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Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 23 Jun 2001 13:47:44 GMT
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cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.+avoidspam+edu
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Robin Werner wrote:
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> In lugnet.trains, Wayne Sardullo writes:
> > I was @ LEGO S@H today and just found new trains to go with the My own train
> > stuff...
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> > Set #10013 Open Frieght Wagon 16.99
> > Set #10014 Caboose 14.99
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> >
> > Enjoy and pass on the info apparently its not avaliable yet.
> >
> > Wayne
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> Wow! It looks like LEGO is getting back to trains. I didn't think they would
> add more stuff this soon and they look good! Keep it coming LEGO! Thing are
> looking better in the world of LEGO trains...
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> Build on...
> Robin
> www.gfltc.org
The set I like the most out of these new ones is the caboose
http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010013.jpg
eh, it is OK. The ends are on backwards (in my mind the tall support things
should slope inwards and be square on the inside edge).
http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010014.jpg
This one is very cute. I bet it will sell well. If it was in stores (with more
train stuff) it could really attract new train builders.
http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010015.jpg
Why did they used stacked 1x1 round bricks. I wonder if they tried thinner
supports, like the ones on 10013, but changed their minds. Hm, 1x2x3
windows...that will make it hard to sit minifigs next to the windows; won't it?
http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010016.jpg
Not bad. I don't think a real good solution for using these pieces in a tank car
yet. The pieces are attractive because of their roundness but their roundness is
the source of some substantial building issues. (By the way, does this mean LEGO
is now officially making trains 8 studs wide ;)[1]
http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010017.jpg
Interesting design, and it looks like it can be emptied from the sides. I don't
know if I like the color scheme. I am leaning towards I don't like the color scheme.
Two things bother me about this line of trains. (1) The extensive use of the 4x6
double sided roof piece in the caboose (10014) and the coach (10017). I'd rather
have more flexible (use wise) parts. (2) These aren't "normal" train sets. It
seems that LEGO direct is interested in LEGO trains, but LEGO (normal) isn't.
Unless models like the caboose are included in the LEGO catalogues that go into
the regular models I worry that a lot of potential buyers will be missed. So,
the train line will not sell as well as it could, and LEGO "normal" will
continue to neglect trains.
Chris
1. I got this one for you John :)
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See some of my LEGO creations at http://cmasi.chem.tulane.edu/~lego/
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| (...) Think so too... (...) Yes, but i wish they were red & white... (...) Thats what i was thinking too... I'll have to get back into LEGO 6/8 wide trains... Those white quarter circle panels make me happy, not more brasso to get white ones for a (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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| (...) (log flat) (...) Indeed. like this: (URL) their previous sets got it wrong too, I think... consider the car in 4565. (...) True. However LD is showing that they can expand their line nicely. Just as we hoped they would. I'll settle for that, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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| In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi writes: [snip] (...) Maybe they wish to try out the "new" marketing filosofy that this kind of sets may have more apeal to the general public, before they start flooding the shops with a similar type of product. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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| (...) I think so. Pandora's box has officially been opened:-) As for your analysis of the tank car, I think you are correct-- the ladder shouldn't penetrate the tank cylinder, but rather run up the outside of it. Connecting all of this is a part of (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
| | | Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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| "Christopher Masi" <cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.edu> wrote in message (2) (...) isn't. (...) into (...) So, (...) Lego Direct or the larger corporate unit, either way it does not matter to me who markets the train line. I'm very pleased that someone at (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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| (...) Wow! It looks like LEGO is getting back to trains. I didn't think they would add more stuff this soon and they look good! Keep it coming LEGO! Thing are looking better in the world of LEGO trains... Build on... Robin www.gfltc.org (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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