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Re: Bionicle going away?
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Wed, 30 May 2001 20:52:45 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, John Hansen wrote:

I say, "well done, TLC".  How people can say that a set with

1) Technic gears
2) Technic cross axles
3) Technic friction pegs
4) Technic bushings
5) Technic angle connectors
6) Technic catches

is not a Technic set is beyond me.  About the only Technic thing the
Bionicle sets don't have is square beams and wheels.

The missing element is 'Technic Function'.  If Bionicle sets are like
the Slizers, the only function they have is a wheel (small gear) that
you turn to make the head go up and down.  Not exactly high-function,
y'know?

Steve



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  Re: Bionicle going away?
 
(...) But previous technic sets at similar price points are equally low in function. Look at all the mini technic sets that fall between three and five dollars. Most are equipped with one function ( a wheel-driven propellar for example). Or look at (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.technic)

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  Re: Bionicle going away?
 
(...) [snip] (...) [snip] I also just picked up my first Bionicle sets recently. I purchased 4 of the Toa. I like the new elements introduced in this line. The feet pieces are much nicer than the throwbot feet. The torso gearbox looks like it can be (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.technic)

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