Resources for the FLL 2008-09
Challenge: Getting Replacement Parts
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This year's board is super
cool. But it does have a lot of little parts and
elements that are fun to play with and may very
well disappear along the way. If you have lost
some parts or a table element here is how you
can get them back!
Compiled by Andrew Norton of the
Roanoke, VA, RoboDesigners
http://www.robodesigners.com
NOTES:
- It is very important that you
practice with the actual elements so DO NOT
try to substitute elements with reasonable
facsimiles.
- LEGO produces the
exact amount of field kits as
registrations so you cannot buy a
full kit, only individual parts.
STEP-BY-STEP
- FIRST: Download the
parts
file. You can
use the Table Elements worksheet as a
reference:
TableElementsCompleteUS.pdf
- Next, go to LEGO.com and their parts
replacement area under customer service.
http://us.service.lego.com/en-US/replacementparts/default.aspx
- Select Your Age
- Then select "Lost Part" and enter the
set number, 9699 (the official part number
of the table elements) then click "Search"
- Then choose 100 from the parts
dropdown and you'll see all the parts or you
can enter the part number directly into the
field on the top right. There will be three
pages of parts (even though the page
dropdown shows 1-22). The parts are not in
any particular order so you have to look
around. It's probably easier just to enter
the parts numbers. Note: You many need
to reset the page number to have it show you
the results of searching for a specific part
number.
- Add parts to your cart as needed.
Note that you need to use the light gray
plus/minus signs to adjust quantities.
Note that it will not let you add more items
than were in the original kit and
some parts are not in the list. Look them up
using the part number search box.
- When you are done scroll to the
bottom, choose your country, and click and
"Continue"
- Enter your address and contact
information and submit.
- LEGO will respond with an email
outlining the costs and payment methods.
- Since all LEGO parts are shipped from
the Netherlands it will take 3 weeks for you
to receive your parts (assuming you pay
immediately).
- If you need the parts immediately, or you cannot find a part here, or
LEGO is out of stock try www.BrickLink.com using the part
numbers.
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