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Re: Help With Finding Part...
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Sat, 3 Nov 2001 23:04:23 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
> In lugnet.general, Kyle Beatty writes:
> > In lugnet.general, Tom Reed writes:
> > > Hi All,
> > >  I hope I'm posting this in the right place.  I'm interested in the ball
> > > parts that come with Hogwart's Express.  Those are the light gray round
> > > pieces with the hole in one end.  I recently discovered the same piece only
> > > in black in the technique set 8008 "Stormtrooper".  Did this part (in black)
> > > come in any other sets?  I noticed that some of the bionicle figs have a
> > > ball part on their chest.  Is this the same part?  I'm trying to find a
> > > source of these without paying for the larger sets.  I would appreciate any
> > > help!
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tom
> > 
> > It's the same part. A search on 'ball and socket' will probably yield some
> > previous discussions. My opinion is that a whole new line of toys could be
> > based on this element (with axles, natch).
> 
>   I got two of the grey ones from BrickBay.  They're spiffy,
>   and will make excellent tank ball turrets.
> 
>   But as for their availability:  They come in 8008, 8007, and
>   two of the Bionicle Toa (Tahu, the one kicking the rock around,
>   is the best; he's got two).
> 
>   best
> 
>   LFB
Thanks Lindsay and Kyle for the info!  I picked up a Tahu set and confirmed
it had two.  Now I have a source for some of those parts.  I appreciate the
help!
Tom



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(...) Actually, it's Pohatu that is kicking the rock around and yes, it has two technic axle balls. Tahu is the red and orange one with a flame sword. Tahu does not come with two-just clarifying for those seeking the set in question. If that is the (...) (25 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic)

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  Re: Help With Finding Part...
 
(...) I got two of the grey ones from BrickBay. They're spiffy, and will make excellent tank ball turrets. But as for their availability: They come in 8008, 8007, and two of the Bionicle Toa (Tahu, the one kicking the rock around, is the best; he's (...) (25 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic)

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