Build A Model Solar System

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Bought the first issue at Borders last Saturday at $5.90. 51 more issues at $12.90 *EACH* to go! LOL

Anyone else collecting or already bought the fully assembled set? :)

http://build-solar-system.com/sin/index1_sin.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa0fBbBccYU&

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Looks interesting... is it 12.90 each?
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Sorry my bad. Forget to add the word "each". LOL

For the rest of the 51 issues, yes. Try the non-Singapore weblink from the mainpage. Can buy the full set fully assembled. :)
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Hi,
Very interesting... does it include Pluto?? It'll be very interesting to see how they made the highly inclined orbit.. ha ha ha :P

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Looks nice and would have got one if cheaper but you could get an Ethos for that money! :)
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Post by Chris »

True. But if you are doing astro outreach, that can be a very good resource.

This is like... the astro version of mcdonalds collectible toys.
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yes. I saw the first issue too but 51 issues to build it. What if the magazine goes bust and you can't find one issue? Previously I was building a robot through these weekly magazines. Quality is good. If you do finish it, do post it here and have a house warming for us to see it [smilie=cute.gif]
And they included Pluto! Yeah! I like it already!

Reminds me of the one I saw in the movie "Pitch Black". [smilie=cool.gif]
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Any one knows what material are the gears made of?
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Is there anyway to just buy this kit without buying it every week?
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I bought one issue in Tokyo - it was the Japanese version. Did not manage to get started as I missed the other issues!
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