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(...) I can contribute... oh, 10 (12 if there are no rules against liches :) ) magic users right now... :) That number *will* be going up soon, though... :D (...) Don't forget about that little event called... Oh, what was it again? Oh, yes: (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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| | Re: Taxes from Lego auctions?
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(...) I gave the IRS a call about this since (as I'm sure most of you are aware) it's tax time and I wanted to know what to do with Lego income. The basic answer is that profits from selling sets (or parts) should be counted as capital gains, (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Another Point to Ponder ...
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(...) Hi Mike, As one of the NELUG Brikwars-Fanatics, I wanted to pose a question to you, as the keeper of all knowledge arcane and sacred regarding the game. Actually, I just wanted to get your thoughts on an interpretation of the rules. Here's the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming)
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| | Re: 5071 - What's it worth?
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The short answer is, a lot. $30 sounds about right, although more likely an upper bound than a lower bound. I've seen them going for up to DM60, currently about $30. They're so sought-after because they (along with the classic large red spoked (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: Taxes from Lego auctions?
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(...) One point on the above - (in the US [and remember, IANAL]) you don't get to deduct the hours you spend (though if you paid some kid to dissassemble and sort the parts, then you could deduct that expense). (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | The geometry of minifigs
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At what angle and point do the arm/shoulder of the minifig connect to the torso? What is the angle and offset of the bend of the minifig arm and what is the angle of the hand with respect to the pin which connects it to the arm? I don't see how (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
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I had purchased as many of the <set:3033> from a $5 off sale about a month ago and ended up with as many as I thought I could afford, but still wanting more. Last night, I got a call from the manager of one of the local Toys 'R' Us stores and he had (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Russian T34/85 Tank
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You are right, getting the angles of turrets is very difficult. The Tiger1 was relatively easy compared to the T34/85. I think this version is around the 6th rendition I attempted and I am still not completely happy with it, but it is close enough (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Will RCX work on PowerBook G3?
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I actually purchased a Mac serial/USB to 9-pin serial converter, unfortunately, all of the ports I have are not for a printer or a modem, which the software seems to be very picky about. My one serial port is for S-Video out and the USB ports aren't (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: KBKids.com Sale
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(...) bite on (...) deals (...) I just checked KBKids and it appears they are all out of the Model Team Bigfoots. When I did the Model Team search the only Model team set that came up was the Red Fury. Jeff (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: How do I...
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(...) The way I handle stubborn pins of all types is with <part:3959>. Stick the long part of the handle in the pin and *usually* the pin will come out with it. After that you can just use an axle to drive the other pin out of the piston housing. (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Microfig Creations and Karim Nassar's Pallas Spaceworks
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I always have enjoyed modeling in both scales. After finishing my largest microfig ship to date (DS-4, (URL) I got started doing a bunch of minifig scale blacktron stuff. I'll probably do another large microfig scale ship afterwards. To tell you the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Another Point to Ponder ...
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(...) Argh! Little bastards. (...) I can actually answer this one for you, Shaun, because I asked Mike the same question (I wanted a SpaceHero in my Mech :D). Basically, anyone can start the game driving a vehicle (like my MEDIC! HA HA!) but only a (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming)
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| | Re: Gathering of the Wise (was Re: possible translations)
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(...) No, as long as they behave and don't leave tomb dust and rotting-flesh messes on the carpet, liches are fine. 8) After all, they probably attended the Gathering when they were alive, why let death slow you down? (...) "The Gathering of the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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| | Re: What is it about the brick that has us hooked?
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you are sooo right, I too felt and still feel like an idiot by loving Lego at 31 years old!!! Admittedly I started buying it initially for my son, but on reflection it was mainly because I wanted him to take it up because it used to be my favourite (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: half timbered houses are online
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(...) you'd be using those timbered castle pieces that seem to be so hard to find, but I'm really glad that you were able to do such a good job with just plain old bricks! I *like* it! My favories were #4 and #5. For those of you who are not (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | [MN] 80 Parts Lots posted to eBay
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I've just posted about 80 new parts lots to eBay. Parts are from my recent purchases of Mos Espa Podrace and Night Lord's Castle sets. They can be found at: (URL) Lego - 100 Purple 1x2 grille Tiles No Bids Yet [MN] Lego - 100 Purple 1x2 Grille Tiles (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | source for black train roof pieces
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Is there a current or recent set that has the Slope Brick 45 2x6x2/3 (ldraw #2875) train roof pieces in black, ala Metroliner? I found a couple in something I just parted out, but didn't note which set it was. (Doh!) If this is already addressed in (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Another Point to Ponder ...
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(...) the (...) Great minds think alike! I created on of these mosquito buggers yesterday and was thinking "man what if I could have a SpaceHero fly this instead of just a little old pilot. Not to mention the fact I wanted the SpaceHero carrying a (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming)
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| | RE: FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
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Hi, How do you sort them? by both color and size I assume. Any thoughts about making a shake grate, or whatever they call the wood frames with wire mesh or screen stretched across to sift dirt, fossils, etc. This would at least sort FAST by size, (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | eBay: Lego from year 1974
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Three old sets sealed and in perfect conditions: (URL) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: KBKids.com Sale
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(...) sale, (...) And don't forget to use the FREIND4 coupon code. It doesn't look like there's a limit to the number of times you may use it either... -Adam (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Gathering of the Wise (was Re: possible translations)
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(...) I have a number of mages who are affixing their "Hello, my name is:" badges to their robes and deciding whether they should attend the "Care and Feeding of Familiars for Maximum Mana Potential" symposium or to hit the convention floor and see (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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| | Re: source for black train roof pieces
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(...) 4559 has this in good quantities, and it's "recent". This is a Joshua Delahunty question. ++Lar (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 5071 - What's it worth?
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(...) currently (...) realistic (...) in (...) Are these different to those in the US 901 / EU 107 motor set? Chris (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
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(...) Spray the wire with plastic goop like what you dip tool handles in to rubberize them? Or even a few coats of paint would work. ++Lar (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | #7171 Mos Espa Pod Race on eBay
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Last night I posted my #7171 Mos Espa Pod Race set to eBay. Tons of orange and green elements in this one... Current bid: $10.00 (URL) for looking. -Adam 8-D (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: The geometry of minifigs
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(...) The angle of the side of the minifig torso as Ldrawn is 9.782 degrees (arctan 4.655/27) from the vertical. Hope this helps. Chris (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Mike's Auction Update 15 (rare 1680 Forestmans Cart going once)
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Please bid by e-mail to me and remember to watch for updates so as not to be disappointed. Prices are in UK Sterling and postage added at the close. Closing will be after the usual G1 and G2 posts, beginning 20th March and after 48hr intervals. I (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | New Animation
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Dan Boger and I just completed another test animation over the weekend. This weeks subject is planting flowers at the Velux House. Here are some quicktime and mpeg movies of it. The two quicktimes only differ in frame rate(2 and 4 frames/sec). Let's (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.town) !
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| | Re: Ohio builders :)
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(...) Well, considering the fact that I have never heard of WarHammer untill now, Dungeons & Dragons is the closest analogy I could some up with. The basic idea is that you build LEGO (...) I haven't read the 2000 rules yet. (...) This one sounds (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.oh)
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| | Re: Parts history
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(...) Try (URL) for starters. Gary seems to know more parts history than anyone on LUGNET. Ben Gatrelle (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
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Hi, Wow, I say, it never hurts to ask your dad. He might get a kick out of it. Worst he could say is NO, are you nuts! Would make a nice newspaper article w/ color photo, etc. though. What does the company usually use the equipment for when not (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Stupid question about steam engines
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(...) It doesn't matter! It is FOA which matters, if you have 100 powered wheels or 2 powered wheels, if you have the same weight above them, you can deliver the same torque to the track to start the train. (FOA=Factor Of Adhesion, Tractive (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My website is operational
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(...) The fish (or dolphins) are decorative elements from many of the Ninja sets with buildings. I concur, Grim's scythe is great! Tony (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | RE: FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
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Hi, It also just occurred to me that you could do some serious damage on ebay with an efficient, cheap bulk sorting system, and new bricks at less than 1 cent each... Hum. Maybe bulk bricks from S@H, or incredible simulation, is not too far off. (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Ohio builders :)
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drew@netpluscom.com (LegoMasterLuke) wrote in <FsK2Kz.s6@lugnet.com>: (...) I was afraid you'd take that as a slam. Just trying to control the expectations of other readers. I wanted to name a few other war games, but WH40K is the only one I am (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.oh)
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| | Yardsale tips (was: Help Me Get Back Into LEGOs!)
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(...) I don't do much yard-saling because 1)I'm not a mornig person 2)You _can_ spend lots of time and get little, however... TIP#7 always make sure you ask the person if they have any LEGO. Once the lady running the yard sale said to her son, "What (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | FA (eBay) - 8480 Shuttle Almost Done!
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Hi all, It's the last twelve hours for my 8480 Technic Space Shuttle auction: (URL) at $82.05. The shuttle is new and in sealed box. Check out my parts auctions too! Happy Bidding! best Lindsay (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Sfida Sumo LF V: regolamento
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(...) Se togliamo i sensori di rotazione allora voglio limitare il tutto a un solo RCX: vogliamo mettere che vantaggio danno due RCX? E io ne ho uno solo. Poi a pensarci bene voglio limitare il numero di mattoncini 17x3 rossi a pois: non ne ho (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.it)
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