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$130 Ebay Penguin Kit

ercoerco Posts: 20,259
edited 2011-12-12 20:32 in General Discussion
Looks like someone is making his move this Christmas: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170740358333?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649

I emailed the seller, and it comes with the rework kit, so it's one of the feelgood donation Penguins being hawked for some holiday bucks. Ah well. It's ultimately going to a better home.
penguin.jpg
500 x 500 - 30K

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  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,935
    edited 2011-12-12 10:10
    Wow, $180, sad in a way, but it was never said that you couldn't resell it I guess. The funny thing is that I am getting ready to give a kit away that is already reworked. I have an extra one from creating the instructions and feel that it would be an excellent first prize for a small Basic Stamp contest of some sort.
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-12-12 10:19
    To the new owner of this kit, feel free to contact us if you need assistance. I still have enough spare parts to build a rookery of Penguins.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-12-12 10:23
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    To the new owner of this kit, feel free to contact us if you need assistance. I still have enough spare parts to build a rookery of Penguins.

    Ken,
    I'm talkin' Bi-Peds so it's not too far OT. How about spare parts for Toddlers?

    Jim
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-12-12 10:28
    Publison wrote: »
    Ken,
    I'm talkin' Bi-Peds so it's not too far OT. How about spare parts for Toddlers?

    Jim

    A dwindling supply, but if a Toddler lies on an operating table somewhere we're probably still able to resuscitate.

    What appendage or electronics do you need?

    I'd do anything for an authentic Twinkle Toes Kit, in case anybody out there has one.

    Ken Gracey
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2011-12-12 11:18
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    I'd do anything for an authentic Twinkle Toes Kit, in case anybody out there has one.

    Ken Gracey

    ???
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-12-12 11:45
    erco, these little switch bumpers for the Toddler's feet were fantastic:

    bumper.jpg


    I don't have a set, anywhere.

    Ken Gracey
    bumper.jpg
    200 x 186 - 5K
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2011-12-12 11:52
    @Ken: Says "in stock", Buddy! http://www.hobbyengineering.com/H1695.html
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-12-12 11:57
    I shall never go shopping again with you, erco.

    I just sent Al Margolis a message to see if their existence is real. And if so, the toes are coming home!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2011-12-12 12:00
    Of course, you'll blow your whole profit margin buying back your own product at retail prices... :)

    Hope you get some.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2011-12-12 12:25
    erco,

    I should send you my TRaCY controller board (http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?136351-2011-Holiday-Givaway). You're probably the only one who could find all the parts and resurrect one to sit on the rear deck of your Corvair.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2011-12-12 12:51
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    I shall never go shopping again with you, erco.

    I just sent Al Margolis a message to see if their existence is real. And if so, the toes are coming home!
    I'm pretty sure I have a pair in my box of "Need to put together Later" things from Parallax. Was there another "bumper toe" product for the toddlers?
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2011-12-12 14:45
    Wow, that Penguin sold for $180! http://www.ebay.com/itm/170740358333?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649

    They are officially highly prized and collectible!

    Stand firm, my Penguin brothers!

    Hold!

    HOLD!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2011-12-12 14:46
    $180!! I've got 2 here that I haven't even opened!!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2011-12-12 14:55
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    erco, these little switch bumpers for the Toddler's feet were fantastic:

    bumper.jpg


    I don't have a set, anywhere.

    Ken Gracey
    Well, mine say Bumper Sensors. What's the difference?
    Mine:
    twinkle_toes.jpg
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-12-12 15:32
    DoggieDoc, you've jogged my memory. The first generation was called Twinkle Toes (when we let the engineers name products) and then we revised it to be called "Bumper Sensors". You have the latest revision.

    Do you happen to have the wire bumpers in that bag, too? Oh man, what I'd do to get my hands on a set of those. I could complete my Parallax robot museum.

    Trade you a cat. No, wait, that won't work. I'll send you some shrimp. You don't eat shrimp. I'll make a trade of any type! Lithium ion cells, an S2?
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-12-12 16:08
    Okay, contacted Al at Hobby Engineering. His response is funny enough and I'm sure he wouldn't mind if I shared it, so here it goes:

    Hi Ken!

    I hate to admit it, but I have nine.

    They are available for purchase. The current price is one Prop-Boe each. Paid in advance only.

    -- Al

    The guy has been reading or forums or talking to Parallax staff. He drives such a hard bargain I have no room for negotiating! Propeller BOEs. . . everybody wants 'em, nobody has em.

    I'll go back to him with a counter-offer of some type.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2011-12-12 16:30
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    I hate to admit it, but I have nine.
    That number is possibly down to 7 now. I followed the link earlier and ordered 2. If I messed you up some how, I will gladly forward them to you.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2011-12-12 17:45
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    That number is possibly down to 7 now. I followed the link earlier and ordered 2. If I messed you up some how, I will gladly forward them to you.

    God bless you doggiedoc, you're a bigger hoarder than I am. I can hold my head high as long as there's somebody worse than me.

    Now Ken, we'll discuss my finder's fee! Two Quad Rovers, and a Prop Boe in a Pear Tree :)
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2011-12-12 18:24
    erco, it's a sickness. I don't know any other way to treat it other than feed it! :D
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2011-12-12 19:13
    Here we go again! Same seller, different Penguin: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170746869667&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-12-12 20:32
    I thought of bidding on one, but Percival was giving me an evil stare. I guess he wants to be the only Penguin 'Bot in the house! ;-)

    @
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