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Re: TECHNIC IS NOT DEAD!!!
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lugnet.technic
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Sun, 5 Jan 2003 17:12:48 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Ronald Vallenduuk writes:
> As for the small construction vehicles: I'll get those in a flash as soon as
> they hit the shelves. Even if there's hardly any new parts in them for me, I
> think they're very well done: they're just cute. And Lego should be
> encouraged to make more of this....
Agreed! I think those little sets are cute too. The truck seems to have a
gear-driven dump mechanism, and the front end loader seems to have a
gear-driven front bucket lifting/lowering mechanism. Prices appear to be 20
USD for the dump truck and front end loader, and 6 USD for the little
forklift. Which is very reasonable for technic IMHO. I will definetly be
getting the 2 larger sets.
> Elsewhere I noticed two more RC cars: 8366 has a cool look and uses Silver
> Champ wheels. 8369 looks interesting on the parts side: new wheels/tyres,
> new shocks (as far as I know) and.......... new style body panels! Aargh!
> Not again!
http://www.marzdistribution.com/insideMarz/moreinfo.cfm?ID=LEGO-8366
probably uses the controller/receiver of the recent 8475 R/C buggy.
So it's a normal technic set (ie. modular design) with the new styling
panels, probably the new 8475 motors, and likely a servo output for the
steering.
http://www.marzdistribution.com/insideMarz/moreinfo.cfm?ID=LEGO-8369
appears to be in the same trend as the 5600 racer and the more recent
4589 racer (http://www.brickset.com/search.aspx?Query=4589). It's probably
a one-piece chassis with steering and drive inside. The wheels and
suspension look very similar to conventional radio control cars; which again
makes me think that's it's a one-piece chassis/wheels/suspension. But it's
strange that it's in the 8000 series, which is usually reserved for technic.
There are a few technic parts in the rear wing support structure. Strange....
Build well
John
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