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oh - I misunderstood. sry! *sweet*

a really nice MOC! *y* for the missing parts - here you go! (use peeron to find out how the part is called, you might already know, they've got inventories to nearly all sets, including M:Tron.)

thanks and welcome! I hope you found what you've been looking for!

From teft to the right: me (16), me (20) with 8844 and me (20) with my 5-string. DISCLAIMER: I'm no: emo, punk or metalhead. Please don't hurt me X-D

:-D awesome! I'll try it too!

*thinking* ...maybe Space Police II. But I have to get the 6957 Solar Snooper first. M-Tron was the only Space theme, I (nearly) owned completely. But if you want, I also could review sets I don't own. (but that could be kind of "dangerous", because you only see and understand the "power" if you own them.) Or maybe I could show (off) my Classic space stuff. *sweet*

buy! 50€ is a great price for that set. oh and for your envy: my neighboor gave his 6990 to me as he stopped playing LEGO. :'-)

for the aperture I don't know what I've used, but my room was already very darkend as I tool the photos. It was actually serendipity. ;-) I will but I'll need some time. I really shoud do a few things for university (that's also the reason why I succeded in so many other things... :-| ) NOT AGAIN!!! *sing* (just kidding. my parents will. X-D ) The toothed 10L axle doesn't look very robust, you're right. On brickshelf I once saw another version using a worm gear and a halfbush being moved along another axle.

thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to see that you liked it. But another very cool ground vehicle: 6957 Solar Snooper IMHO TLG is on the best way to make good (space) sets again (compared to 1997-2004 IMHO). But I don't believe that they can make sets like in the 80/90s. Of course, their building style changed, new parts and so on. But as you said with SPIII it's time to go on and get along with the new things TLG will bring. (While I make some reviews of the "good old" sets... >:-) :-D ) A PF electromagnet would be really great! :-)

nice one! Actually I didn't own the 1478 too, but I just build it from other models. For the articulation I also used the 3x2 Plate with a hole because I hadn't any 2x4 hinge plates left...

Okay, I'm relieved to hear that. Guess I'll toy with the idea of sleeping in the cellar, so my bed can be used for all those models now covering the floor 8-| :-D

Hi! After my two M:Tron MOCs I decided to make a total theme review. In contrast to my other reviews this one is not picture heavy. It's kind of text heavy. But If you're younger than vintage 1985 (I hope I can say that) I really suggest you should read this because IMHO the newer space themes like Life On Mars or Mars Mission will look pale in comparison with M:Tron and its friends. ;-) Table of contents: #1 overall information #2 background information #3 logo #4 color scheme #5 sets #6 set and instruction pictures #7 minifigs #8 patterns #9 catalogue panorama pictures #10 brickshelf finds / MOCs using the MTron theme #11 weblinks #12 credits #13 final thoughts #1 overall information: The M:Tron theme started in 1990 with five sets. Two special sets came in 1991. I made a Lego Space Timeline for 1989 to 1992 showing the releases: M:Tron disappeared in the catalogues in 1993. #2 background information: A very short definition, taken from an European catalogue: "Who's who in LEGO space? M:Trons have the galaxies best computers and magnetic equipment." Another one, taken from a german catalogue: "Alles dreht sich um uns! Klar - wir sind doch die gro

do you have any dust problems, blakbird?

15 seconds. I will review it too and post it in this topic! actually I took it from your site! X-D unfortunately I don't own 8480 but I think 8824 is also a very good (though small) white set! 8462 rocks as a blue set. I just got it a few weeks ago. Let's see... 8462 also is one of the last TECHNIC sets I would call Old-school. 8479... okay too, but 8458 is IMHO not. 8868 and the totally mysteriously black set will follow...! Did you had something like this in mind? if the toothed 10L axle rotates the axle nuts want to rotate too but they can't because of that 2x4 Technic Plate. So they'll decide to move along the axle. The 1x6 Bricks on each end make sure that the axle won't move in or out. Thanks for your feedback!

glad to see that I could help! could you explain your thoughts please? You know: my english skills ;-)

yeah, I meant they're rare. ;-) but I can imagine that a normal axle with the old half bushes will help. Sometimes these are really strong; if you put 2-3 in a row? EDIT: I just tried it: a normal 10L axle with 2 interlocking old half bushes type 1 on each end. (I chose those who only can be moved very hardly along an axle.) I slewed the BJST / back arm a few times tried the pneumatics parallel to it and it didn't loose.

yesterday while building, I accidentaly dropped a Axle Nut. Of course I'm working in a total mess and so it tool some time 'til I found it again. there are ~324 axle nuts on bricklink with an Avg Price of $0.89. I didn't know of this Accessory-set: 5110-2... You can buy it for $40.00 8-�

Thanks for your feedback! I like both, but I would say 8455 is far more than just a studless version! with 10 pneumatic cylinders and 2 pneumatic pumps it's a wonderful set for every pneumatic freak. Unfortunately I don't own the 8455 - YET. ;-) I foreshadowed a black review a few days ago... guess which one... X-O X-D

Hi! This is my forth pre-old-school review. As promised: a yellow-set ! My 8862 arrived today, survived the washing machine coaster and actually was real fun to build! #1: information: This set contains 664 parts (only! I thought I’d be far more!) and was released in 1989 in the TECHNIC theme. Be sure to visit Technopedia if you want to know more! #2: building instructions: Wow these instructions are used! I'm not used to this after all this sets with unread instruction booklets... The pneumatics page: The last step for the alternate model: #3: the parts: Wow! Look at all those technic beams, gears, pins...! (A few parts are missing in this photo!) #3: building: The left worm gear is for the outriggers, the right one for turning the “rear boom” The three 12L Axles: left one: outriggers, middle one: steering, right one: erm… rear-boom-rotation. The two worm gears in the front part: left one: lifting the bucket, right one: dumping the bucket. The turning-mechanism for the “rear-boom” is finished. Once again a toothed 10L axle. The Boat Weight 2x6x2 is hidden underneath the radiator grill. Okay… many hoses and a nice, comfy seat have been added. Now you can recognize the Backhoes real shape. Only with a little violence it’s possible to lift the bonnet (?) through the Pneumatic Pump. Yeah, outriggers. Same technique that the 8854 uses. The finished “boom / jib / scoop thing” (=BJST) :-| X-D The finished loader bucket. And to end the building process: the same picture from the introduction. (OFF-TOPIC: “It is all part of the miracle of nature! - The circle of life!” #4: functionality: This time, I tried something new! I hope you can spot something - if not: Technopedia! Okay, here we go. #5: random shots: I’ve got way too many pictures this time, so I refer to my brickshelf folder. Until it’s moderated you can follow the multilingual links! eins deux three quattro fem zes sédem osiem #6: final thoughts: Definitely worth buying! As a child I thought it looks hideous - but today I’ve found out it’s totally fun to build and freaking functional. Three things I want to mention though: The BJST can only be slewed (a new word!) if the outriggers are deployed. It is also possible that the BJST will reach the ground (danger of grinding or sticking) even if the outriggers are deployed. The two mechanisms for the loader bucket can actually interlock, and the 14 tooth gears might break / disentangle from the axle. thanks for viewing the pictures, I hope you enjoyed it! Please comment if you want to!

sorry, no box. (like on bricklink) I'm done with the photos, I'll upload and write it soon. (sadly the lightning in my room was not the best and so the pictures got a little red-warmish touch... >:-) ) I also tried something new! Beware!

yeah- showing off!!! :-$ 95,688 Parts 532 Sets from 1969 to 2008 $16.661,46 (according to the bricklink average price guide - I admit: for some sets I've looked up "NEW"... >:-) ) 538 Minifigs 389 instruction booklets 98 Boxes I'm collecting sets for 2-3 years now. EDIT: sets I own twice: 65 triple: 7

uh 9:10! well thank you! :-$

oh no. I forgot to put it back. I wanted to make a photo with this beam alone... 8-| The camera belongs to my dad. it's a panasonic lumix dmc-fz30eg: Wow! you're right! Never thought of that! thanks! I made a SCAN (!) of those two gears: You can notice the longer teeth (first pic).

awesome! (i just received the 8862 today!)

thanks for the feedback! i took it already apart but maybe I'll do an overall M:Tron-Theme review... let's see