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  1. 1974
    No, it's peoples/AFOLs expectations of what LEGO can do that is wrong. It would require a whole new line of parts to make even a simple, _reliable_ RC vehicle. They did that in the past with sets like 8366, but all RC parts we're integrated, not really LEGO as such And it was still a poor performer Even if they offered more powerfull motors/batteries, proper RC, ballbearings etc, the structual integrity of the System/Technic parts are not durable enough Also, flying things are not what parents should buy little Johnny for his six year birthday. And they will if such a product was made Jacking up standard LEGO parts with custom motors/batteries/RC will destroy/wear out the LEGO parts in a heartbeat and TLG would never put such a product in production You know, you can actually scratchbuild RC cars/planes etc. There are thousands of parts out there, you don't need to by a RTR (ready to run), you can DIY it, much like building with LEGO. I know, 'cause that's what I do I'm sure TLG intentionally chose the crappy IR system for their remote controlled sets, just so it's not possible to compete with proper RC. 2,4GHz is very cheap now Good luck to the OP, but I think we'll see real flying cars and fusion energy before LEGO flies proper Allways a good idea to think outside the box, yes, but sometimes you start with the wrong box Imho that is ...
  2. 1974
    No they don't. The majority of LEGO is not sold from S&H
  3. 1974
    But let's get back to Technic parts! Let's talk about the most pointless part ever made by TLG, the pin in the 40345c01 : And in the 40344c01 : Now, I do love those frames, in fact they're very important to my MOCs (and sadly, come in so few different colours), but what made TLG think they needed a specially moulded pin to those parts? I've looked at those sets with these part and I still don't get it? It's not needed for structual attachment or even needed for a simplified build? A simple pin, 2780, would do - even for a four year old kid, no? Waste of a good mold. And as we know, those cost as much as a third world GDP What other pointless parts have you've come across? Cheers, Ole
  4. 1974
    Well, it takes a long time for LEGO to rot, I'm long dead when these parts are in my son's hands and then his children's and so forth .. That makes me quite happy Cheers, Ole
  5. 1974
    Ok, time for some more funny parts! (Note : As allways, my numbers are from the Bricklink Catalogue) (Note 2 : All these parts where made before the advent of the 3D printer, so they all came from a mould) (Allthough maybe not a _proper_ production mould, I don't know how plastic prototypes where made 15-20 years ago) ... I'll start with the unique parts and then go to the normal parts in 'off' colours ... First we have what looks like a 2420 that had a wild date with some 3623s : ... ... Next up we have the logical extension of 3660, much like it's counterpart, the 3037. Why this wasn't put into production, I dunno, but it would have made sense (I have no inverted counterpart of 4445 btw) : ... ... So, here's an odball The Slope, Inverted 9 (or there abouts) 5 x 2. What's strange about this, is that it doesn't have the notches on the bottom like the purple brick I've showed earlier (or the 4228) Maybe they would go too far up and mess with the structual integrity? I like the 'stepping' on the back, makes it easy to use : ... ... Here's the Brick, Modified, Facet 3 x 2 x 2 bottom. A perfect companion for the 2464! Should have been made, but since the 2464 was discontinued in '97, the point is moot : (Note the sprue 'clip off point' at the bottom? Many of the parts I have have that) And low and behold, the top part is this : Fit's nicely with 2463 ... ... More slopes .. I think I'll call this one 2451 (as 2450 is taken by a set), let's look at the Slope; Inverted 2 x 2 x 3 : ... ... And now for some funny slopey curvey things! : ... ... That's all for now, but more will come shortly Cheers, Ole
  6. 1974
    Yes, but 8466 can often be found for cheap, like $50
  7. 1974
    So, did ya?
  8. 1974
    Bricks/sets in bags and boxes have zero value to me I take my time. I don't do mega projects, exhibitions etc. My biggest MOC is my Blacktron base and that sits on 8 32x32 baseplates and have, I guess, less than 10k bricks I build with them Rail crossings, minor (as they have no torque) moving parts like doors, revolving radars, lasers etc in my Space stuff, cranes in my Town MOCs A 9V batbox + cables, lights/sound doesn't take up too much room and I can fit them easily I buy to build only, why would I put them in a box? That's not what LEGO is about I have +500 cables in various lengths and as many electrical plates + several hundred lights, loads of bat boxes/sound bricks/motors and optical cables, so I don't worry much Besides I have a healthy selection of old 12V/4,5V light/motors that I also like to use Cheers, Ole
  9. 1974
    I know there are Technic clones out there (can't remeber the brand, something like "Drool"?) .. do those mfgs make liftarms/Technic parts that TLG doesn't? Cheers, Ole
  10. 1974
    Hi antp Yes, that subject surely makes me wake up Links have been changed (again, sorry ), but everything is here now : www.blacktronite.com Cheers, Ole
  11. 1974
    I haven't seen wrongly biuld sets yet, but I did pick up a used 8865 that had some kinda odd body work done, complete with a bunch of (now expensive) 12V light bricks. Great I thought, until I tried to take the lot apart ... it was glued! Luckily, it was only the odd bodywork, the 8865 chassis was just dandy There's also a large Classic Space collection for sale here locally, completely glued together .. who the freakin <bad word> does that?
  12. 1974
    Hi Phybuilder They came from Billund Motors are pristine and perfect as you can see in the pic. Even though micromotors are notorius for going bad, I actually haven't been able to do that yet (or find one bad apple in my lot) As far as I know, TLG melts (pure bricks) or thrashes (electrical parts) bad production parts They do however donate 'floorsweeps' of over production of parts, I've bought 'charity give aways' like that (odd lot that was though .. ) Cheers, Ole
  13. 1974
    No problem, Jim Have a nice day!
  14. 1974
    Geez Guys .. Just because parts don't appear in official sets, they don't have be cloned or illigally obtained I have hundreds of prototype parts (including that thin 15L liftarm - in a colour not even officially released by TLG) and TLG knows that They got no problem with that either. Everything was _bought_ through proper channels, so it's all cool I used to have a couple of hundred, but I'm down to 50 or so. And just to rain on your parade, I paid less than one euro each .. and they were new to boot Cheers, Ole
  15. 1974
    You can actually get a chinese ripoff Ferrari, but no way I'm gonna push that p.o.s to +250km/h I guess you're okay with anyone ripping you off your work then? This is not EB material, imho that is And I'm positive that is not doing anything good for the EB/TLG love affair either
  16. 1974
    This is not LEGO, what is this freakin' crap is this doing at EB?
  17. 1974
    10030 came mixed up : http://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=172296&nID=832422 Cheers, Ole
  18. 1974
    The tanks, however, seem to made of different plastic than normal bricks. Might just be (somekind) of ABS anyway ... I'd like to see your coloured tank as I have 'bout a hundred of the blue ones
  19. 1974
    Build one in black and glue it?
  20. 1974
    UCS = display set, so stop complaining folks Major fail though, Batman never works in light grey Nice tumbler Difficult to see, but could you squeeze a minifig in there? I'll bet MOC plans for this would sell like hotcakes Cheers, Ole
  21. 1974
    I doubt you'll find a real (or even internet) shop that stock 9V trains, that stuff has not been made in ages.. There's only BL (and what's wrong with that place, it's the biggest LEGO venue afterall) and evilbay/CL The cheapest way to get 9V trains/parts is to join your local LUG Cheers, Ole
  22. 1974
    It's the model that TLG thought was so good they hired the guy (teenager actually!) who build it. He later gave us Blacktron/Futuron and a lot of other classic sets : http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/02/11/interview-bjarne-p-t.html
  23. 1974
    Since you know the BL numbers, you've probably looked at this page : http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=x638 At the bottom you can see what they can attach to They don't fit any shutter bricks, afaik
  24. 1974
    Why don't you just ask the designer, Gary? http://tveskov.com/ Those sets looks crappy anyway. Allthough I'm a huge CS nut (I got at least 150 sets), I've never bothered to hunt them down and would have no problem building several copies of each of them But I'd kill to get a numbered and boxed version of this : Cheers, Ole
  25. 1974
    No, they buy readymade pellets. They have never been in the actual plastic making industry as far as I know
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