I am 91% towards building the a model of this set acording to rebrickable(swapping out green parts for black/red)
So I should be able to build the B model, I am already planning a RC version of it
Seen this over on rebrickable, and its on my list to build once I get a few missing parts.
Also had my eyes on build
also had my eyes on building your 8x8x8 :p
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http://www.retailfinder.magcafe.com/results.php
most places are normally happy to kepp a copy back for you if u ask :)