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Re: 8735 set with too many parts?
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Date: 
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:48:38 GMT
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Richie Dulin wrote:

> In lugnet.technic, Adrian Drake writes:
> > 
> > 1x1 round plates, short technic pins, bushings, helmet visors, and 8 tooth
> > gears always, ALWAYS come with 1 extra in every set.  Without fail.  I
> > think it's because they're tiny pieces and are easily lost, so they throw
> > in one extra just for fun.
> 
> I think you're right (at least as far as 1x1 round plates go). I know the
> more common theory is due to (potential) inaccuracy in the sorting
> machines, but after buying many many sets with 1x1 round plates in them, I
> have always ended up with one extra 1x1 round plate of each colour in each
> set.

Agreed!

In set 6617 that also has separate bags for each submodel there's also an
extra 1x1 round plate per bag so I got several extras.

Small joysticks also always come +1.

/Tobbe



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(...) I think you're right (at least as far as 1x1 round plates go). I know the more common theory is due to (potential) inaccuracy in the sorting machines, but after buying many many sets with 1x1 round plates in them, I have always ended up with (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)

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