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(...) Nice. I'd like that many 2x2 windows! And, people here should note that you have to right click and go to view image to see the images full size, about twice what is shown on the page. Crossposted to .town Alan This message's random set is: (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: set 1271 Jungle Surprise
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(...) Aha -- Goodo -- thanks, Mark! --Todd (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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(...) Sounds like a fun building challenge. I have never attempted a Lego washing machine. Other quick ideas I have are: - electronics store - small post office - small bank - bakery - hat store - police substation - subway entrance - a run-down (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Future of LEGO Trains ? was Re: Model Railroad Scenery
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Good points...going from 700 to 1200 pieces would be 500 piece increase, or $57.50 increase based on an 11.5¢ per piece estimate. Which would be right around $200. But $200 is alot of money, and many people already balk at the $150 price tag. If it (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Arch question...
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(...) You wouldn't wanna part with two of those arches, would you? Name your trade. My collection is 90% castle with a little space, pirates, and town. So, what's your price? Bill (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: set 1271 Jungle Surprise
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(...) This set is identical to European set 5905. (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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Yes, one just opened here in Charlotte, at 'Concord Mills Mall'. It's even larger than the one in Atlanta. I've shuffled things around and I have decided to convert the 'General Store' (the one from the Wild West set) to the 'Outdoor World'. Now all (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: How to make shackles
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David Simmons wrote in message ... (...) Cool. My attempts at this had always failed miserably. Expect to see these methods showing up at Port Block. I have almost enough convict figs to make a work detail ;-) Richard Still baldly going... Check out (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: set 1271 Jungle Surprise
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(...) I'm guessing this is Adventurers set then? What copyright date is shown on the box? 2000 or 1999? Is the treasure piece really silver colored or is it gold colored? Is it the traditional Amazon-Adventurers medallion? Female fig in a $2.99 (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: My EMD SD40-2
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(...) snip the rest of the answer Thanks, I was basing my guess on the slang blower = supercharger; I couldn't remember if the SD40-2 were turbo/supercharged. No need to answer that one I can look it up when I get home. I have to laugh...what is a (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Website update: Moonbase Io
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Todd, I really like the look of these new ships. They have a very unique shape and color scheme. Your designs are really starting to fill out while maintaining compactness. The best of the bunch in my opinion are the Skyfox and the Osprey. The two (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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(...) suggestion (...) out. (...) or (...) are convertables, that is also the reason I have not built a huge Severe Storms Lab. J.W.Hummer (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Trip to Bay Area
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(...) There are a couple of meetings in earlier March, but I am sure that people wouldn't mind getting together to meet an out of towner. Of course, I am technically an out of towner, being in Fresno. What brings you to the Bay? Mike Poindexter (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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(...) Yeah like the Bass Pro Shop, Out Door World at www.basspro.com I've been in this place & it has its own McDonalds inside in other words its huge. J.W.Hummer (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: eBay: 375 Yellow Castle MISB
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Can you discuss what the problems were? I was a serious bidder (although outgunned by castle heads who wanted it more than I did)... (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: My EMD SD40-2
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(...) No, the blower is a massive device that provides air, via ducting, to the traction motors to keep them cool. The ducting can be rather elaborate, since the motors are mounted on the trucks (side hung and connected via gears to their drive (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | FA: 5571 on Ebay
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(URL) Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Future of LEGO Trains ? was Re: Model Railroad Scenery
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(...) Actually, it is both worse and better than that. Going 8 wide means going longer, too. That means that trains will be 78% larger, assuming that height remains the same. I would figure that it would be about twice as big as a 6 wide train. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Or, even better, I could make a total 'Outdoor Store' that combines Diving, Outback, Arctic, and Extreme Team into one! It will give me the chance to use that one sticker I have in the Idea Book from 1997! (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Website update: Moonbase Io
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Check out the 4 new starfighters in the "Miscellaneous" section, 2 new mechs in the U.E.S.F Mecha section, 1 new mech in the "Vedraan Droids" section, and a new tank in the "Civilian Tech" section. Go to (URL) Enjoy! (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.space)
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(...) If you have any of hte new arctic sets you could make a snow store, with skis,snowshoes,parkas etc. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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How many lego bricks did it take to build your new house :) I finally figured out why you were buying all of those clearance sets in bulk. You needed the bricks for the new house :) Mark (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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(...) Sounds Cool. Good place to put all those divers pieces you have lying around. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Kirk's Lego Train Auction - 9th Update lots are advancing!
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Kirk's Lego Train Auction - 9th Update February 22, 2000 9:30 PM lots are now advancing! Sets Description current high bid & bidder 4552 Cargo Crane $45.00 Brian U Going1 4537 Twin Tank Transport $43.00 Brian U 4537 Twin Tank Transport $42.00 Brian (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Bal Bas Bow (Virtual On Mech) pics
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I've uploaded pics of my latest Virtual On mech, Bal Bas Bow. He's a unique mech in that he has no legs, but instead hovers around. Go see Bal Bas Bow at (URL) Jr. Master Grade Lego Models (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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There is this rather expensive paper you can buy the people use to print bumper stickers on. I really want to use that, since it's one big sheet of sticker paper. Plus, it's glossy and water-resistant. Perhaps I should invest in a packet? (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Metroliner Dream
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(...) wrote (...) Isn't that the 'Diversionary Tactic'? :) Ya know, like the following: KL: "Where do you keep your tiles?" You: "Hold on a sec, I'll get... Hey, Isn't that a Metroliner going for $60 on ebay?!" :) (...) Huh? Wha? You mean we were (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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I already have an Ice Cream Stand; right now I am trying to locate the old Paradisa one on E-Bay. Someone suggested 'Laundromat'; how does that sound? (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Legoville...
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I like the idea of a 'Diving Store' and I love the idea for a Laundromat; I think I will use that one since it will go right next to my Gorcery Store. How does this sound - 'Diving/Fishing Store', right on the Harbor! Sound like a good idea? (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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I have a Fire Department and a Plice Station both from the Super Rescue Complex set. The Gas Station is an old Octan set from the mid-90s. (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Pizza-powered speeder bike?
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(...) LOL!! Personally (since I don't drink coffee), I'd use MDAOTM: Mountain Dew All Over The Monitor. :) Jeff (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: interlock for spacecraft
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(...) Looks nice. It's kind of big though...can anyone come up with a very small door for small ships? --Bram (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Arch question...
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(...) 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer? Yeah, AFAIK, it is the only one with those gray inverse arches. I love the set! I now own eight copies of it. :) It is a great way to get the boat pieces, BURPs(1), and gray arches. Whether it is worthwhile for (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | interlock for spacecraft [DAT]
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The discussion in .space inspired me to build this. This interlock has 3 connecting points, 2 of which are neccessary. The hinge on top and the technic pins must connect, but the slots just above the technic pins which accomodate 2 door rail (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Spring 2000 Shop at Home Catalog!
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(...) That's it, sorry. I was in a hurry, and I just assumed everyone would understand it. :( Jeff (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | Date & Time? (Re: LUGOLA proposal)
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Hi LA area (including OC and nearby places) LEGO fans It looks like there's a good number of us and therefore could probably make for a fun get together. So let's start planning. I suppose weekends are prime times. How about the first weekend of (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.announce)
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| | How to make shackles
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I was fooling around last night and I think I hit upon a pretty awesome idea. First, take the hands off of the 'fig of your choice. Thread the hand peg through the top of the end stud of a dark gray 17 stud long chain. The hands won't reattach all (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Fire Dept. Site updated
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Hello all I have just updated The St. Lego Fire Dept. site. I have added a few new truck designs, as well as a new station design. Please take a look at it and let me know what you think. The address is (URL) Some of the pictures are rather large, (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | ZB Coupon?
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This is a great deal - thanks for the tip. Does any one know of any other coupon offers that would also still apply? Thanks! MCD (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Announcing the 'Vancouver Lego Club' (VLC)
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(...) Congrats!!! OK, just created a new newsgroup lugnet.org.ca (parallel to the newsgroup lugnet.org.us group) for focused discussions about Canada-based user-group formation, etc., as needed. Lemme know (just ask) if you want a newsgroup/mailing (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca)
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