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    Retro Computers

    created by HairyDalek on 2012.01.26

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    This would be a range of models of historical computers, specifically those that spurred on the home computer market from the 1980s. The model featured here is of a Sinclair ZX81, but I would envisage other computers from that era - Sinclair Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari ST, Vic-20, Commodore 64, MSX systems, etc.. The models should be as close to 1:1 as possible, thus allowing models of varying sizes (and price) to be sold. A ZX81 would, for example, be a much cheaper set than a BBC Model B, or a Commodore Amiga.

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    Each model would feature a lift-off section which would give an approximation of the inner workings of the machine in question. Again, the above example is of my ZX821 model which has a lego circuit board.

    It would be nice if Lego were to make or print components that looked like chips, resistors, capacitors and so on.

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    The resolution of Lego is quite low - and nicely reflects the lo-resolution of the graphics that early machines offered. It would be good to be able to present any identifying badges or logos as custom printed bricks (if possible). However, I don’t see it as a necessity.

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    Computer keyboard keys can be tricky to match with standard lego bricks. A custom brick or two shaped like standard keys would be helpful when modelling computers with full size keyboards.

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    It would be nice to include a mini-fig representation of the creator of the machine, or key people involved in their invention or production, though not necessary. As an illustration, here is a mini-fig of Clive Sinclair.
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