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Re: Bionicle going away?
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 30 May 2001 23:46:57 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, David Arnon writes:
> And yet, I'm sure no one thinks it's a 'Technic' set. Thats because it's main
> point is not the Technic part (or it's functions) but other things (looks, I
> guess).
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> How people can say that a line whose main point is computer games and
> collecting masks is 'Technic' is beyond me.
I'm wondering whether you would argue that the UCS Tie Fighter was not
Technic if it had been released as a Technic set. A Technic set contains
Technic elements and is released under the Technic name by TLC. Bionicle
sets fall in this category. Some StarWars sets are released under the
Technic line. They contain Technic elements and they are rightfully called
Technic sets.
The Bionicle line isn't only or mainly about computer games and collecting
masks. I won't be collecting masks nor will I be playing any Bionicle
computer games. But I am interested in getting several of the sets because
of the elements they include - the new style gears, the ball-joint, some of
the tool elements, etc... It seems to me the Bionicle line is about playing
well with sets that involve the traditional Technic mechanisms and functions
as well as new Technic mechanisms and functions - not as advanced,
assuredly, as many Technic sets, but definitely well within the spirit of
the Technic name.
John Hansen
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| (...) I think it's obvious that it's a 'Model Team' set by nature. I have only 3 Model Team sets but I got the impression that all of them contain at least some Technic elements and have some functions. What differentiates this line from the Technic (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| (...) There's a simple test, has it got a transparent windscreen, Yes!! then it can't possibly be Technic. Also Technic sets are always built in a skeletal framework style, while the UCS Tie Fighter is a solid form. I thougt we'd agreed Bionicle (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| (...) <set:7191> has: numerous technic gears: 8t, 16t, 24t, 12t beveled technic cross axles: in various lengths and colors technic friction pegs (including #3 friction peg) technic bushings (both regular and 1/2 wide) technic catches plus many many (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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