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| IndyLUG's again produced a display at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Kids Day on May 15, 2005. Once they are moderated, you can find my pictures of it at (URL) about the image quality. Some were taken by an inexperienced photographer, some by a (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Indy AFOL Knights win ISD building tournament @ Celebration III
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| LEGO had a booth at Star Wars Celebration III this past weekend in Indianapolis. One of the activities that they had there was an Imperial Star Destroyer speed build tournament. Eight teams (4 Jedi, 4 Sith) of ten people each competed in a (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, FTX) !
| | | | | April IndyLUG meeting
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| The April IndyLUG meeting will start at 2:00 on Sunday, April 10. The location will be Jeramy's house in Fishers. The primary subject of discussion will be the 500 Festival that will be on May 15. Everyone is also encouraged to bring a vignette MOC. (...) (19 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) I dunno, it'd be cutting it close I think! The SSD is what? Like 10x the size of an ISD? Which, from an area perspective would require 100 ISD's to have the same surface area. And the remaining 10 to try and give it some semblance of (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) Simple--you disassemble the assembled ISDs and use the materials to build as many SSDs as possible. How many ISDs did we determine you'd need to build one to-scale SSD? You should be able to squeeze a few out of 110 ISDs, right? Dave! (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) That would be awe inspiring.. (...) Not sure on this one.. (...) Here's how they're running it: 8 teams 10 people each. 2 Teams at a time competing 2 6' Banquet tables per team 4 sessions Friday (The Indy AFOL Knights will begin at 7PM) Time (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) Yeah, I'm kind of wondering how well that will work. 10 AFOLs can build an ISD in about 1-2 hours, no problem. A non-Lego team? Who knows? The first AFOL build took 13 people 1 hour, 43 minutes, IIRC. Will a non-Lego team be done before the (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) No, no.. the Waiting list is that long.. they are only allowing 8 teams... of which My primarily AFOL team is one..so Jump on the wagon folks...I've still got 2-3 open spots on the team. (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) Um, wow. That's quite the difference. Should be interesting to see how far behind the LUGNET team the other teams are. That's a ton of ISDs and a lot of table space to boot. Jason Spears | (URL) House of Bricks> | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: new star wars in stores (well TARGET anyway...)
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| (...) And just a short hop away (Indiana, USA), 7258 Wookiee Attack $29.99 US at Meijers. 70 Technic tread links (conveyor belts), if anyone is counting. Not bad, the tread system runs over some technic quarter ovals at the top, fairly smoothly. (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) .. (...) I spoke with the organizer, and, thanks to advertising on Starwars.com, the entry/waiting list is up to 56 teams! Steve (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) Joe, I'll join the team! The thing is that I can only be there on Saturday the 23rd. Do we have to be preregistered? I was planning on just paying at the door. I'll try to see what days I can get off of work to come to a practice. David (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) A total shame, but I understand. One must visit the Holy Land ;-) We'll miss you.. any of the other Laffayette crew wanna come play? (19 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| On Tue, March 22, 2005 3:36 pm, Joe Greene said: (...) Saturday the 8th is bad. Maybe Saturday the 9th. In any case, I'd like to attend, but I'll be in Denmark that weekend. Steve (19 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Re: ISD Build competition
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| (...) Ok, They have decided to go ahead and go for it even with only 3 teams. That means we need 7-8 more builders! Come on Star Wars AFOLs! Let's rock this party!!! Anyone already in Indianapolis Area, I'll be receiving the practice set soon, so (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Michiana-LTC to Display at ST. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet - Sunday, March 20th, 2005
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| To All, The Michiana LEGO Train Club is pleased to display a 10'x15' display at the upcoming St. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet on Sunday, March 20th, 2005. Event Details: Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST Address: South Bend Elks (...) (19 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.sbd) !!
| | | | | Star Wars Celberation III ISP build
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| OK, It's official. I am organinzing a team for the Star Wars Celebration III April 21-24th in Indianapolis, IN. I have confirmed with the coordinator they still need teams! Contact me white_volg@yahoo.com to join! Let's Rock it! (19 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
| | | | | Castle display @ Child & Parent Expo in Indy
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| Last weekend (Feb. 19-21) IndyLUG had a display at the Child & Parent Expo in Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. We had three sections to the layout: Town/train, Space and Castle. Most of our club's shows are train oriented, but this (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX) !!
| | | | | Robotics Competition
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| Hello, I am working with the events coordinator of Capricon 26 (Chicago, IL) (URL) to plan a robotic challenge event for the February 2006 convention. He has also asjked if I could help find a few people interested in providing a LEGO Robotics (...) (19 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug)
| | | | | Michiana-LUG - 2005 Kick-off Meeting - Saturday, January 29th, 2005
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| To All, A new year has started, and we are gathering, getting ready for the new year of LEGO related activities. Here are some details: When: Saturday, January 29th, 2004 Time: 1:00PM EST - ? Place: Scott Sanburn's House Address: 55752 Wild Game (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: GATS 8-9 jan, 2005, great model
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| (...) As Brian Darrow said, I took the photos at the GATS show, but I have no idea who made the MOC. I'm posting this to the IndyLUG newsgroup - hopefully whoever did it will claim his share of glory for creating it.. :) When I first saw it, I (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | GATS 8-9 jan, 2005, great model
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| Sorry guys, I have been pacient, and waiting for someone to post about pictures from GATS 8-9 january, 2005, When browsing brickshelf, I found this gallery from GATS: (URL) to be more specific, I found this picture: (URL) would have replied to a (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
| | | | | IndyLUG BrickQuest Game
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| At our November meeting, IndyLUG put together and played the Brickquest game created by Peter Guenther. I put together the dungeon and "Brick-Mastered" (my first time at running any sort of fantasy/RPG game). Players included David Gregory, John (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.org.us.indylug) !
| | | | | Re: New 4400 tub at PayLess too?
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| (...) Save A Lot is affiliated with Kroger ? interesting... I found this page which shows the various Kroger grocery store Banners by state. (URL) (who lives about 140 mi from the nearest Kroger) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: New 4400 tub at PayLess too?
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| I bought the last one at the West Laf store which they gave me for $4.00 since they couldn't find two more. I thought that was very gracious of them. Every Walgreens I went to the clerks were super friendly, they must give out happy pills at the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: New 4400 tub at PayLess too?
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| (...) It sounds like I hit both stores between you two. With Walgreen's buy two, get one free, I didn't want to buy the last two on the west side, so I only bought one. And, with only one in the LAF store, I decided against getting it. How many did (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: New 4400 tub at PayLess too?
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| (...) I called both Krogers in Crawfordsville earlier tonight. Both said that they don't have any LEGOS. That's bad news, but I don't consider it a big loss after the red tubs I've bought at Toys R Us and the 4562's I've bought at Walgreens. I was (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: New 4400 tub at PayLess too?
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| (...) Hi David and Rick, I'll save you the trip to Kokomo. The Krogers there are LEGO-less and after talking to the manager they are going to remain that way. Same goes for the Krogers here in Lebanon, Noblesville and Carmel. The management in all (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | IndyLUG takes 2nd @ GATS Oct. 16-17
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| The Indianapolis LEGO Users Group participated in the Great American Train Show in Indianapolis on the weekend of October 16 & 17, and won second place. Some of the main attractions in the layout were: A HUGE mountain (URL) A big baseball diamond (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
| | | | | Michiana-LTC to Display at MHRS Railroad and Toy Show - Sunday, September 26th, 2004
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| To All, Michiana-LTC has been invited to partipate in the MHRS Railroad and Toy Show on Sunday, September 26th, 2004. We will be displaying a L-shaped 20x10 area, complete with 2 running loops of track, and a lot of neat creations from various (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Competition VII
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| For Immediate Release! Ivy Tech State College and the Evansville Chapter 73 of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers announce the Student Robotics Challenge VII titled "The Expedition". In this competition autonomous robots (not remote controlled) (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in.eva, FTX)
| | | | | Michiana-LUG - 1st Anniversary Meeting (Belated) - Saturday, August 7th, 2004
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| To All, Just cross posting this to local groups, I thought it would filter down, but apparently not. It is hard to believe it is already been a year since Michiana-LUG was formed, and we are looking forward to many more! We are having a meeting at (...) (20 years ago, 4-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in.sbd, lugnet.loc.us.in.ftw)
| | | | | Michiana-LUG - 1st Anniversary Meeting (Belated) - Saturday, August 7th, 2004
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| To All, It is hard to believe it is already been a year since Michiana-LUG was formed, and we are looking forward to many more! We are having a meeting at my house again, and here are the details: When: Saturday, August 7th, 2004 Time: 12:00PM CST (...) (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug)
| | | | | LEGO BBQ - June 26 - Bring Your Own Bricks!
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| Everyone is invited to a LEGO barbecue next Saturday, June 26, at my house in Wheaton, IL. Bring your models bring some food, and have some fun. When: Saturday, June 26, 3:00 pm Where: Tim Courtney's House (email for directions) Bring: Everyone who (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, FTX)
| | | | | IndyLUG showing at 500 Kids Festival in Indianapolis
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| IndyLUG is exibiting a layout at the 500 Kids Festival on Saturday May 1 on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The show is from 11 am - 3 pm. Admittance is free. We will be having a Town/Train layout with a replica of the Speedway, and a Moonbase (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: IndyLUG's Town/Train layout at Children's Expo
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| (...) (Feb. (...) town/train (...) Very nice layout. I would like to know who's responsible for the fire trucks. Are there more pictures of them anywhere? Thanks, Will Bricksburg Fire Department: (URL) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: Hassenplug's Connect 4 robot at Child Expo
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| (...) Just in case people weren't aware, I believe this robot was built for a recent rtlToronto competition. If the idea of C4 robots intrigues you, go read the threads in the rtlToronto group, there were a number of other bots with many different (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Hassenplug's Connect 4 robot at Child Expo
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| (...) Steve, That is an wonderful idea for a robot. I am very intrigued by the hopper and loading mechanism and look forward to further details. Congrats on a great display. KK Quah (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Hassenplug's Connect 4 robot at Child Expo
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| (...) A few other people claimed to win, but I was always able to quite their celebrations by showing them the robot had already won (somewhere they didn't see!) I'm still finishing up the web page, where I hope to include some interesting info like (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Hassenplug's Connect 4 robot at Child Expo
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| really cool :) Can you open it ? (source program, MLCAD design etc ?) nanobapt (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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