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  Re: Ducks International Box.
 
Frank Filz wrote in message ... (...) AFAIK no versions of the Kabaya sets have ever been available in the UK, and I have yet to see a non keychain red/white hooded ninja, so yup, they would probably be welcomed here. (...) Again no problem. The (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
 
  Possible J-Box4!
 
That is if it receives enough interest. To cut a long story short, I may be starting an international promo box, but only if there is enough noise in 'Duck's international box' thread over on .market.jambalaya. Just think, purple 'n' green McD (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: How good is 8485 Technic Control Center?
 
(...) Pitsco Lego Dacta 2000 print catalog describes the Technic Control Center #979752 ($92 + $19.50 AC Adapter) as: - Precisely control and program motors, lamps, and sound elements. - 3 output ports. - Stores 2 programs. - No computer interface. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) Yeah, you can...I have way more T's than pneumatic sets--they're used as details in Model Team engines, eg, 5571 comes with eight. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Twisted Time Train (was Re: Castle Parts
 
(...) You can get them from S@H for 19.75, which is only $1.75 more. Alan This message's random set is: 6463, (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Can this possibly be worth the opening amount ?
 
I got a reply from Suzy Demers It's a word attachment with a list of 369 or 379 sets I think. I deleted the e-mail already, but saved the attachment! If anybody is interested, e-mail us we'll send it. -- Thanx Mark & Milissa MMillere@Charleston.net (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Castle Parts
 
(...) Same reason I bought it, for parts. Alan This message's random set is: 2129, (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  What's a Beefeater?
 
I've seen these in the Ultimate LEGO Book. What are they? Alan This message's random set is: 2556, (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
 
I'm in it as a toy builder!! And even though I don't think I'm switching over any time soon, John Neal's 8wides are very nice. Just tougher for me to play with!!! -john 3 (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: How good is 8485 Technic Control Center?
 
(...) yes (...) controller. as the controller is rotated, the motor goes faster, just the same as the train motor (...) you (...) I'll be careful, I only have 2 motors running on it now John Matthews (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) Yup, I tried it. But considering that I have only two small pieces of thin tubing and probably about 20 feet total of regular pneumatic tubing... (can't get T connectors without buying tube, just got two more service packs :-) It crossed my (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Kirk's Lego Train Auction - 11th Update
 
Kirk's Lego Train Auction - 11th Update February 24, 2000 10:03 PM lots are now advancing! Sets Description current high bid & bidder 4552 Cargo Crane $50.00 Brian U Going1 4537 Twin Tank Transport $46.00 This Guy Going1 4537 Twin Tank Transport (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  RE: New York Toy Fair
 
The risk is very low for most people because they don't have enough bricks to build a wall that tall :-( This page is very interesting. I wish the pictures were sharper so that we could make out more details. I'm curious about the various projects (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Ingenous eBay advertising posts
 
Kevin Wilson <70641.507@compuserve.com> wrote in message <38B5E085.DE1BF524@c...ve.com>... (...) THis is just one of many reasons I no longer use eBay. (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: Proportion of bad bidders on eBay?
 
Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <38B57391.B41BEE42@v...er.net>... (...) I punked out of two auctions (not YOURS Larry) because the sellers were trying to rip me off on the shipping, as if they don't make enough on the sale. (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: Popula, the quirkiest auction site?
 
(...) The Serious Collector's prices are even worse than eBay (no, I didn't think this was possible either). Plus, the auctions semed to take forever to end. (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: Reminder: Adventures in Anime Music
 
Once again, I'd like to remind interested parties about Adventures in Anime Music tonight at midnight (eastern time). The theme will be majestic music. Enjoy! Adventures in Anime Music: (URL) WMNR Fine Arts Radio: (URL) Jeff "Growf!" (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  First NELUG Jambalaya Box (Mini-Fig's)
 
Well I thought I would start up our first Jambalaya box (hopefully it won't be the last). This is going to be a Mini-fig box. At the moment I have a bunch of Adventurer Figs to throw in plus quite a few other supprises including a couple older 80's (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
 
  Re: Ingenous eBay advertising posts
 
(...) Man I thought I was the only one that thought some of those posts were ridiculous. I don't even bid often on E-Bay but I check it enough to know that what the bid value is at 3 days before in no way reflects what the final bid is going to be. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: Brickish Museum of Natural History (BMNH)
 
(...) Much as I would not dare cast nasturtiums on the Brickish weather (I'm told nasturtiums are better cut and cast into a lovely crystal vase, with some nice fresh water, to brighten up living rooms against the almost permanently overcast skies (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  WAMALUG takes on the Great American Train Show!
 
This weekend, WAMALUG will be invading the Great American Train Show! Our first show was a huge success, and we are going to make this setup even better! So come join us at the GATS show at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersberg, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  FIRST Lego League
 
Does anyone knopw if the robotic competition aka FIRST Lego League is strictly a US affair or if there are (or it is possible to set up) local competitions in other countries? The FIRST Lego league page on Lego's website mentions a couple of events (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Alternate Minifig Torso (was Re: Woohoo!! I'm First!!)
 
(...) you (...) bucket) (...) Heh, they just look stalky or barrel-chested to me. (...) No it works fine! I just did that after reading this thread and thinking that my space hangar could use a new droid. The tall hip studs just make the bottoms of (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Ingenous eBay advertising posts
 
I wonder if I am the only one who rolls my eyes when I read eBay advertising posts which read something like "price still only $x... or 40% of retail cost... and 3 days to go". Some people even sound really *worried* about it. This is really silly - (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: Proportion of bad bidders on eBay?
 
(...) You're certainly right about people not reading the listings carefully :-) All my deadbeats have been N American and I do quite a lot of international orders - I encourage them. Just worked it out... 21% non-USA so far this year. It may well (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: Has anyone got new Throwbots?
 
If I remember right, it's Millenium $20, Blaster $15, Spark/Flare $6. Tx, +Z+ (...) and (...) Division (...) ago. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  OT: some Construx and Robotix motorized set on ebay
 
Lego Gods don't strike me down but... there's a few motorized and non-motorized sets up for auction. they tend to go cheaper than Legos since their not as versatile. but have their uses. i bid on too many and am afraid i'll get stuck with them (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: The Great Guinness Toast (was: Re: Any parties planned for the odometer clicking one over?)
 
(...) Hey Todd, doesn't this really belong in Off-Topic.fun?? :') (Sorry, couldn't resist) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
 
  Re: Multi-piece decals
 
Too funny, I was thinking of posting the same question. As of yet, I have not applied any of these multi-part stickers. Rather, I just have set them aside until I decide what to do. I am trying to decide whether to: a) Just leave them off, or b) (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: The Great Guinness Toast (was: Re: Any parties planned for the odometer clicking one over?)
 
(...) [snip] (...) NYC is not participating. We'll be in Key West, who is also not participating. But I guarantee we'l be in a bar at 11:30 on Saturday night!!! (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
 
  Re: FA (Ebay) Old Space Sets
 
(...) Well, people don't _have to_ re-list things elsewhere... but doing so definitely increases the exposure. I notice a difference when I advertise my auctions on LUGNET and when I don't. I think the thing is that people like different ways of (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Re: New storage box at Wal mart
 
Indeed, I bought 4 of the TravelLogic 3750 boxes to help store my collection. I use 4 Plano 3730's for the big stuff (like tires), 8 Plano 3700's for most of the stuff, and now have 4 TravelLogic 3750's that I mostly use for the rarer stuff that I (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.storage)
 
  Re: Self as a minifig II
 
Scott Costello <scottcos@spamfree.aol.com> wrote in message news:FqGMnB.KrL@lugnet.com... (...) have (...) Skywalker, I (...) cap (...) hi Warning this is only for the desperate ( or anyone who is avoiding a deadline). I have experimented with (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
 
  Re: Control six Micro Scouts with a fiber optic module?
 
(...) That's a good idea actually. That would make use of all them pointless units. Too bad you can't change their speed... TFM (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.codepilot)
 
  Re: Brickish Museum of Natural History (BMNH)
 
On Thu, 24 Feb 2000, Mr L F Braun (<FqGH9p.E1E@lugnet.com>) wrote at 22:32:13 (...) While not knowing the details of this (shame on me), I *did* think about the woodworking possibilities, but discarded it as another scurrilous nasturtium on the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
 
On Fri, 25 Feb 2000, Larry Pieniazek (<38B5C904.EF423D8@v...ager.net>) wrote at 00:12:52 (...) Not actually being in either column at the moment, I must say that my perception points to more people being in Larry's column than the toy one. At least (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)  
 
  Completing a few Fire Engines...
 
I am trying to build the Fire Engine in Lego Idea Book 250, and I can't seem to find my extra Battery Packs needed to complete the model, or the lenses or the lights, or the Decals. (I had like 3 of them I stripped from incomplete models I bought on (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  The Great Guinness Toast (was: Re: Any parties planned for the odometer clicking one over?)
 
(...) Hey!--The "Great Guinness Toast" is coming up soon! This Saturday night (2 days away!) at 11:30 pm EST, February 26: (URL) like the same day as the NELUG "TCS dry run" (URL) if people happen to be back in town by then, this could be a fun way (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
 
  Roommate Moving Out LEGO Auction Update#2 (Pirate, castle, etc.)
 
To All, My roommate is moving to Texas, so he wants to unload some of his LEGO collection, so I get to run it for him again. There are a lot of good items, from shooting cannons to Pirate minifigs, various ship sails and parts, and Castle (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  RE: New storage box at Wal mart
 
(...) I'm not sure about Travel Logic and Plano. I have not been inside a WalMart or similar store in months (it's part of my ongoing 12-step program...) I went to the (URL) website. I don't have cable modem or DSL access up here in the frozen (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.storage)
 
  Re: FOTW: Classic Castle Figs and more
 
(...) Why (...) get, (...) Here's a trick for those of you who want to get pieces fast. I'm 14 and many of my friends think that they are to old for lego (not me). Some of them have pretty large collections, and you can often ask for pieces. They've (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: Castle Parts
 
(...) 2. James (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Twisted Time Train (was Re: Castle Parts
 
(...) No can do. Most of the ones I have were picked up around Christmas '98, when Walmart clearanced them up here. Shortly before Christmas this year, when Walmart did their major shelf space shuffle, a couple more of these appeared, and they're (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Castle Parts
 
How many black 3x3 corner slopes come in a set (6497)? (...) slopes. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Control six Micro Scouts with a fiber optic module?
 
Congrats, Dennis You just wrote message 110,000!!! - John Rudy (having nothing to do with this conversation) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.codepilot)
 
  Re: Lego outlet in Georgia (was "Re: Darth Vader minifig keychain has printed face!!!")
 
(...) Dawsonville, huh? I think I can get up there somehow. Thank you very much. Sean Frantz (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ga)
 
  Re: Brad Justus...
 
Tom, I certainly hope you are right, but I don't see the parts to make train cars anymore. I cannot see them changing the wheel sets or bogie plates. I would like to see a new window pack that would have the newer town windows in more than just one (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
 
  Self as a minifig II
 
Quite a few of you have made mini-figs of yourselves and your spouses. I would love to do this, however here is my dilema, my wife is blonde. I have never seen long blonde hair; come to think of it, other than Luke Skywalker, I have never seen any (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
 
  Twisted Time Train (was Re: Castle Parts
 
Do you have a line on these? I'd give 18 US quantity 10, if you paid for shipping, which would be a bit of a profit for you.... Not a huge one, but a bit. James Brown wrote: I've picked up (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
 
(...) Put me down in the exception column. I do models. Just not scale models. I don't design for play value, I design for evokation of a look within the imposed palette limitations. This may be semantics but I suspect most of us, across all genres, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)  
 
  Re: How good is 8485 Technic Control Center?
 
(...) Can the train speed controller be used to control regular 9v motors? That could be useful, especially since it has a wall transformer. I'd be interested to hear a bit about the function of the speed controller. I don't know anything about the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: NEW Jambalaya Status Page
 
Hey Dan, I was looking through the updated page and noticed nobody got my last name. My full name is Joel VanAtta, sin case you'd like to update that. Thanks, Joel (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
 
  Re: 3033 1200-Piece Blue Bucket
 
(...) <snip> Lines up for me... (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.inv)
 
  Re: Hangar 33
 
(...) Thanks John. I'll clutter it up just as soon as I can :) -Tom McD. when replying, in order to discourage jumping ship at ports, seasoned pirate captains used to sprinkle powdered spamcake in the crew's rum. (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Brad Justus...
 
(...) I don't think they are cancelling the acc packs, I just think they are bringing out new versions with new #s, which they do from time to time. There have been several times in the past where a "new" acc pack was just an old one with a couple (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Just a doodle
 
You have the engine, bulkhead and hydro tanker already. You won't be seeing the hopper posted, although there are people who are buying copies from me. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) I dont have the tubing from 483 but I suspect it is the same as the tubing in 854/948 Go-cart (which I also dont have!). (...) The flexible tubing has a slightly smaller id and od compared to the hard plastic flex tubing (which taken with flex (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Classic Space Gray Baseplates Wanted
 
(...) I've got four or five moonscape plates and a couple of space road and a couple of landing pad plates. They're all in very good condition (just a bit dusty) The only hassle is I live in Australia. If you're interested, the things I'm after are (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Hangar 33
 
(...) Hehe, my wife was very understanding about this (but I ain't pushing my luck) as the computer is in our bedroom. (...) camera (...) Yes I did that, thinking the same as you, but for some reason, they were still off just a little bit. I don't (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Castle Parts
 
(...) Just a general endorsement of this set, for parts only. I've picked up several at $20 CAD, mostly for the castle bits and the 3x3 black corner slopes. (Although, with the new castle sets, I'm better off spending my random $20's on Guarded (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Using ROBOLAB for FIRST LEGO League
 
(...) Our team used Robolab for the 1999 FLL competition and the programming was very easy for the 11 year olds. We noticed several teams who struggled with the limitations of RIS. How can we get the word out that Robolab is a viable alternative to (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  Re: What is Znap?
 
Argh. I just replied to this via mail, because Colin mailed me his posting without any indication that it was a post to the newsgroup To everyone, PLEASE do not send me mail copies of your posts. Tres unuseful. I'll see your post and respond, there (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  New storage box at Wal mart
 
I found a new Plano type storage box at Walmart, called Travel Logic (maybe owned by Plano). It has three compartments and the front one is half the size of the box. This allows for larger (width and length) compartments. The other two compartments (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.storage)
 
  Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
 
(...) The problem with TLC is that they DO WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT. The old 12V trains were too complicated for younger children and needed much care. Thus, they were replaced by the easier-to-handle 9V ones. The trend continues; modern sets consist of (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)  
 
  Re: Where is everybody?!
 
(...) I'll second that :) "Fear the wrath of a swinging fish" <<KM>> (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: Instructions Storage
 
Skip wrote in message ... (...) about (...) 10,000 (...) methods (...) long (...) I bought some portable file boxes and I use the dividers for specific themes and pocket envelopes for smaller instruction sets. The larger instruction sets fit (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.storage)
 
  Re: Darth Vader minifig keychain has printed face!!!
 
(...) Are they still doing the free brick keychain deal? (...) In the future, I think you will find that if you give it a slow steady pull, the chain part will come out of the minifig without any damage. I've removed the chains from two like this (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Brad Justus...
 
(...) But the brick packs will remain. I didn't ask about certain accessories like technic, etc. But this explains a lot, apparently the limited quanity on all accessories is a mistake, and more or less are for certain items. I mean lego just (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
 
Ben Roller <broller@clemson.edu> wrote in message news:FqGGKz.C3G@lugnet.com... (...) attitude, (...) models, (...) needs (...) some (...) toys. (...) I say they should make what people want. If some people want 8 wide trains, then they should look (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)  
 
  6085 Black Monarch's Castle on eBay (3-day auction)
 
I have a copy of 6085 Black Monarch's Castle from the 1988 LEGO castle theme for auction on eBay. Bidding starts at $0.99 and there is no reserve. Good luck bidding! (URL) Main main@appstate.edu (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  New Blue Train
 
In the hopes that I could get a fussion of something classic, and something modern, I've recreated #4561 with some new details. It should be compatible with the Metroliner, but I wont know until tomorrow. You can see a sneak peek on the brickshelf (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Typewriter and Slot machine
 
Noticed this at BrickShelf.com: (URL) wonder how many touch sensors Soren has? Or maybe he has some other way of figuring out which key was pressed? --Bram (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Tiger 1 WW2 Tank
 
(...) Larry (...) In (...) with (...) fits a (...) some (...) them ... :) (...) lot (...) it! (...) links (...) you (...) turret (...) castle (...) does it (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New York Toy Fair
 
(...) risk an RCX to try to build something like that? --Bram (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Vota il set tecnic preferito(era:Re: 44° iscritto...)
 
(...) Basta basta, mi fate star male con tutti questi set fine anni 70 e primi anni 80. Io che quando trovo qualcosa del 92 sono già al settimo cielo, e questi due stanno qui a parlare di set technic a tre cifre... Io le mie preferenze non ve le (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.it)
 
  Re: James Jessiman Photos
 
(...) Thanks for sharing, Tim, but couldn't you have used one of the pictures where he's smiling? james1.jpg looks so somber... --Bram (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.people)
 
  Re: ZB Sale: 6195 Neptune Discovery Lab $45
 
Hi again, Just to clarify, my local ZB has the 6195 Neptune Discovery Lab for sale. You can get it for at most $45 + Shipping. You should get the 25% discount on top of this and I hear that shipping may be free. My ZB has been out of the Shuttles (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) Hmm, same inner diameter -- that would mean they'd work just fine as pneumatic tubes, then, right? (Unless they'd *pop* because they're too thin? :) --Todd (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) Ho-HO! Wow, so there are TWO (maybe 3?) kinds of rubber tubing? 1. Real pneumatic tubing, as seen in pneumatic sets and in the 1998 Aquazone sets, and 2. This new thinner rubber tubing, as seen in 8002 Destroyer Droid and 8503 Scuba. How does (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Control six Micro Scouts with a fiber optic module?
 
in article 38B5939D.DA488333@SP...trata.com, Dennis Williamson at dennis.NO@SPAM.netstrata.com wrote on 2/24/00 12:25 PM: (...) You're right. I misremembered the number of outputs on the fiber module. The Technic Element Registry set me straight (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.codepilot)
 
  Re: Hangar 33
 
(...) That is a pain--but then again, that's what nights are for! :) (...) Couldn't you get the exact same position by just copying and pasting the camera and light sources? (...) Good idea...except if shadows and reflections of the objects are (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) Sorry to reply to my own message, I just knew that I couldn't actually write anything that short. Actually, the thin rubbery tubes have the same inner diameter as regular pneumatic tubes, even though the outer diameter is considerably smaller. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  R: Magliette ItLUG
 
Giulio Ferrari <giuliof@iol.it> wrote in message 38ABDADA.5AF2D7A4@iol.it... (...) Due M x me grazie, magari con il numero 10 sulla schiena la foto della 8880 davanti, il maghetto blu sulla manica destra, lo scheletrino sulla sinistra, i bottoni (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.it)
 
  Re: Where is everybody?!
 
(...) Or insane:). Alan This message's random set is: 7740, (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: Rotation Sensors - slightly dissapointed...
 
Stefan Elsner wrote in message ... (...) ...No, and that wouldn't do any good, because the error occurs before it returns home - and if it's already at 0 (home) then clearing it isn't going to make it any "homier" (^: The only practical solution I (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Flex tube material
 
(...) The brown soft flexible tubing in the 8002 set is different from pneumatic tubing, it has thinner walls and has a smaller diameter. To my knowledge this tubing came with one of the throwbots, the 8250/8299 as the connection between the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Hangar 33
 
(...) I noticed that as well and e-mailed the parts author. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.general)
 
  Lego outlet in Georgia (was "Re: Darth Vader minifig keychain has printed face!!!")
 
(...) Check out: "(URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Castle Parts
 
It's probably your last to buy some black castle walls and a castle crenallation porch piece(for 19.75). The Time Losers set 6497( (URL) )is at half price for a S@H special(for info go to (URL) ). It has quite a few pieces that would be useful to (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Tiger 1 WW2 Tank
 
(...) Larry (...) In (...) with (...) fits a (...) some (...) ... :) (...) You were Oh so close though. Try this: (URL) not sure if the address line-wrapped or not, but look for the conveyor links, not the chain links. -Duane (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 6195 neptune discovery lab
 
(...) I used ledit. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  Re: Darth Vader minifig keychain has printed face!!!
 
(...) What's that? Lego Outlet store here in Georgia? Please share! Sean Frantz (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Brickish Museum of Natural History (BMNH)
 
(...) I almost fell over right here in the Department lab. It was sort of like MUDding (not that I ever did that, nudge nudge, say no more)... (...) Else, you could keel-haul someone. (not me) (...) I think we know who's getting keel-hauled. ;) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: [not a part, a wish] Pneumatics
 
(...) Uhm, I've got it started allright, but it may take a few weeks before it's finished, I'm rather hung up in other stuff at the time. I'm working on the large cylinder, and am planning to tweak it into the large pump, when finished. Regards (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Darth Vader minifig keychain has printed face!!!
 
(...) Nope... It's *bolted* on. There's this screw/bolt stuck *through* the helmet and head, and into the minifig's neck. Like I said, I was able to *snap*off* part of the bolt, enough to be able to remove the helmet and head. (The head is still (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Toy vs Model...The real issue (was Re: Another 6wide/8wide ramble)
 
(...) I think this point is key. 8 widers seem to think of Lego trains as models, where a majority of 6 widers (there are exceptions) see them as toys. My opinion is that 6 or 8 wide in your own collection is up to you, but Lego needs to keep making (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Tiger 1 WW2 Tank
 
All right, I've been following this part with some curiosity .... Where can you get these tank treads? I looked at the LEGO Dacta link that Larry posted, and I'm not convinced that they are the same as the ones Carl used. In fact, I'm pretty sure (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Darth Vader minifig keychain has printed face!!!
 
(...) Franklin, So the helmet is not glued on? I may have to pick up some of these. Kevin (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Vota il set tecnic preferito(era:Re: 44° iscritto...)
 
Gianluca Morelli <moebiusring@yahoo.it> wrote in message FqFG17.7Eu@lugnet.com... (...) facili (...) Miii...iii!!!...!!! Non ci posso credere! Hai la ruspa cingolata 856!!!...!!! Prometti di portarla al prossimo LEGOfest per farmici fare un giro (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.it)

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