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And, I have just moved from Vancouver to Calgary as well, and have just become active on lugnet again. Hmmm, Zellers was having 15% off all lego on the weekend, I don't know if that sale is over yet. ttyl Jason (General Lego +Mindstorms addict) (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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(...) I'd certainly buy them! Only hopefully it wouldn't be done with just train sets; at least some old Legoland Town sets as well, and preferably old sets from all themes. (...) I don't know if it would work, but I'm all for that. I'd be sure to (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I was also very disappointed at the selection in the new Lego catalogue, although one thing is giving me some (small) hope... As the catalogue has to cover the period up to Christmas, and as many Christmas toys are only launched nearer the (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I've figured out the ultimate storage solution- don't. Build instead. :-) Mike (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I'm quite sure the green hat has been in several freestyle sets, mostly buckets. You should be able to find one of them easily. Tim (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.basic)
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(...) Not now, but I can fill them. Baseblates are 10"x10". The 8'x4' can have 4 1/2 by 9 1/2 base plates. You can do the math for the rest. (...) I can build stuff pretty quick, just tell me what to build. I can also build some decent passenger (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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Great work, Karim! I always enjoy seeing your new models; I particularly like the passenger liner; you've really captured the essence of a luxury cruiser there. The engineering vessel is a fine piece of work, too. I must say that my all-time (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space)
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(...) liner; (...) :) It's my favorite also :) (...) Well, I'm in a sorting phase right now, so it will be a little while before I have anything new... although I have some cool ideas. Thanks! --Karim (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space)
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(...) First of all, what size do you want to build it? Minifig scale? lifesize? some other scale? For a minifig scale TV, I usually just use a black 1x2 brick, put a small control stick on for an antenna, and maybe some kind of sticker on one side (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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Wow! Amazing as usual! I see on the back of your Scarab Field Unit, it has those flags set vertically. Can you believe I did the same thing yesterday while building my own mecha (except its bi-pedal), mine uses 8 of them and they are heat sinks. (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) I disagree. A good storage system can make finding the right pieces easier, and therefore makes building easier. Well, of course, some people do go a little far, i.e. this box has 2x4 white bricks, this one has 2x2 black bricks, etc. But color (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Didn't appear to get the 10. Does this mean we do the order or not? Phil. ----- Original Message ----- From: Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> To: <lugnet.loc.uk@lugnet.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:58 AM Subject: T shirts - last chance (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: TV
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(...) Here's my version of a minifig scale TV (2nd pic from the top). (URL) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Dat's it. (Art C-45) 100 yards, not feet (duh, although didn't have the spool with me.) I originally bought a spool of the natural cotton color from another craft store (because they didn't have black) and I like the way it works. I had to (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Yeah, but if all your parts are built into models (as mine usually are) you don't need to store. I only break up models when I need the parts for another model, and then I use the left over peices to build something else. This leaves me with a (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Hello, I'm just rooting through the kernel code, and have a few questions: [note: after actually writing this, there not all questions, more comments, or suggestions. And there aren't just a few of them. Good luck getting through it! ;-) ] *) What (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) One caveat to this. I was at an Ames in Revere MA and they had about 4 5976's 2 had tags 2 did not. You can only get the discount if they *have* a tag. I only really wanted 2 anyway and if I wanted to fight about it I could possible have (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Target Value Pack?
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To All, Well, I went to target, and no SW value pack. : ( As a matter of fact, their LEGO selection is pitiful in Ann Arbor, MI. Scott S. -- Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (URL) LEGO Parts at Great Prices? Visit The (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yes, that would be interesting. I was in Cologne at the end of last year, to take a look at an exhibition of modern art, in particular art using new media, but I was a little disappointed. There was no real use of the wonderful possibilities (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) systems (...) doing? (...) A couple of things will cause that error. If you haven't selected a file to be uploaded (you browsed files but never actually selected one). Also, filenames with spaces are not supported. KL (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: New Hope Valley Railway Event
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(...) I can give an inventory of built sets tonight if you want them. (...) I can contribute track if necessary. (...) I could certainly join for lunch if my input is desired (and to hand off stuff if you want any of my stuff). Let me know if you (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: More outpourings from my little brain
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(...) spinning wheel is by far my favorite. Like Bram's photocopier, it captures the "feel" of a spinning wheel, in a minifig-scale package. I am impressed. :-, (...) Go, little brain, go! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: NMRA Details (zonker)
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I will also bring 10-12 wagons and 2 locomotives. I can bring some track as well. (I've marked mine with model pain markings under the ties, just in case we wanted to try a mix-and-match at meetings.) I'm planning to bring the digital camera and (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Calling all furniture!
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Hi folks, One of my slated Lego projects is to build a furniture store - basically an idea list for different types and styles of minifig- scale furniture and accessories for filling out houses, castles, office buildings, spaceships, etc. To that (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: New Hope Valley Railway Event
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Oh, another thing I could contribute: The two small modules from my castle (see (URL) for pictures) could easily be made ready for use on a train layout this week (one module just needs to be topped off, and both modules could use vegetation and (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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I love the chain gun on your new mecha. I was watching Gundam Wing the other day, and I was thinking "Why not make a chain gun like HeavyArms?" Looks like you beat me to it. ;^) I love the use of parts to make the curved bow on the spaceliner too. (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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| | PIRATES!! 14 unopened sets collection
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auction is here: (URL) the set list: 6204 Buccaneers [Minifigures-1997] good condition (one side smashed) 6235 Buried Treasure [Pirates-1989] 6236 King Kahuka [Islanders-1994] 6245 Harbor Sentry [Soldiers-1990] fair condition (one box seal broken) (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: More outpourings from my little brain
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(...) So, you say that Bram's photocopier gives you a good impression of a spinning wheel? I always got a good impression of a photocopier from it... Greg "Gotta love that muddy brown mush!" Majewski (URL) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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I have to agree with Larry P and others that Lego could better the AFOL train market by a) Issuing new train designs that are better than the current assortment b) Releasing a generous range of train parts through Lego Direct The idea of reissued (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | questions...
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Hiya As I have not had much time to build stuff or buy stuff over the past month or two, I have lost track of what new stuff is available, so could someone fill me in on some details please? ... What is the current best / average UK price for the (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Things to do in Denmark...
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A friend of mine will be going to Legoland in Denmark next month. Are there any "Do not miss!" things to see while he is there? In other words, how can he get the most bang for his buck? Also, is there anything special about the Lego store there? (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: More outpourings from my little brain
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(...) Huh. I always got a grainy, black & white impression from Bram's photocopier. But I'm using last year's model... ;-) To clarify: the spinning wheel Heather just published is a work of art, just like Bram's photocopier is a work of art. Both (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 6949 Robo Guardian
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i'm super glad you responded to this, chris. it will give me the opportunity to publicly thank you for your work on those parts. i do have the part files and i'm using them with the pov images for the shrinius site. i didn't want to include the (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) Running a 9V motor at 12 V for extended periods (say with a heavy load so the train will not fly off the track) will shorten the lifespan of the 9V motor. (...) I thought that voltage would matter. I understand that ultimately the strength of (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | dont't fear the reaper
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I've tried to test the maximum memory allocation possible in legOS. For that, I wrote the following test program: #include <conio.h> #include <unistd.h> #include <stdlib.h> int main( int argc, char **argv ) { int i; char *cp; i = 1; while( ( cp = (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Reminder: BBQ this Saturday...
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Just a reminder that we are having a BBQ at my house this Saturday, August 5th. I will be sending out directions via the Mailing list but otherwise here are the particulars. 1. BBQ. starts at 1pm and goes to no later than 9pm (sorry but the wife is (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Mindstorms parts for sale!!!!!!!
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Here is a list of what I have for sale make an offer please. I would like to sell it all at once but that may not work out. All items are in excellent condition. (1) RCX 1.0 (1) Infra red tower and cable (4) Lego Touch sensors (1) Lego Light Sensor (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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(...) *whew* finally! I can stop hitting your page 100 times a day looking for updates! :-, (...) I love that passenger ship! Total luxury! :-, The Magellan looks pretty cool, too. (Good use of flower pieces, btw!) Panther is awesome. Great editing (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Scorpion Attack
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(...) Cheers, - jsproat (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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lawrence wilkes wrote:. (...) I couldn't disagree more. I would argue that Trains is the most popular theme TLC has. Which other theme (besides town [1]) has sustained itself for almost 40 years? Which other theme is so non-violent (besides Model (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Calling all furniture!
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(...) Well, a while ago, I made some stuff, like beds and halogen lamps. just follow this thread: (URL) also made a house with a bunch of furniture inside: (URL) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) Lets put it this way: I don't think you are going to harm the Lego motor unless you build it into a special engine that is designed to stand 12 volts around highly banked corners. I can try it if you want...I have ample 12 volt supplies and (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Questions on power puller
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Tractor pulling may be mostly a North American sport, although I have seen some German sites as well... for a view of what it's all about without needing the earplugs (Trust me, they rank up with Top Fuel dragsters for noise level) check out (URL) (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Can you a 5' credit card for me?
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(...) Actually, LEGO Direct doesn't actually sell anything. LEGO Direct is TLC's "consumer-facing entity" online and offline. LEGO Shop At Home is the business that sells the bricks. (...) I think LEGO Direct may actually be more worldwide (at least (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) One thing I know I would buy, would almost be willing to bet (1) Larry would buy, and I'm sure others would buy, is if Kadee happened to decide that LEGO trains needed the benefit of their superior couplers (this actually could probably be (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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(...) Thanks! :) I was waiting for someone to pick those out... now if only they actually came in black... (...) Very very painfully, by hand in LEdit. Thanks :) The pics don't show it, but in the real model, the body opens up in three parts (left (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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(...) You know, I actually built that gun 2 years ago... It was on the mecha I called the Gargoyle, which I never finished. I have since taken the gargoyle apart, but kept three of its guns assembled, hoping to find a use for them. I've now used (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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(...) vertically. (...) Yeah :) I wanted to find a way to pack them more densely, but couldn't figure it out in the limited space I had there. Over all, I'm pretty happy with the way the Scarab worked out though. I look forward to seeing your (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Actually, if we onle get ONE new part, I want a metal wheelset with power connection. I want several new parts, but not a huge number (roughly in order of desireability): - Metal wheelset with power connection - Train motor with jumper between (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NMRA Details (zonker)
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(...) Probably Thursday, to help Mike set up. I'm not sure I can be there on Friday. I'll try to find out if my brother can watch the setup for the day. If worst comes to worst, I'll call in sick. Paul Sinasohn (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Castle 6031's
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I just found a local store that still has a few dozen 6031's If anybody's interested, they're $6 each. I'm located in the netherlands, willing to ship worldwide. Just email me for details (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) break, (...) I'm not as pure as I used to be(1), I'd buy these. I'd also buy a hobbyist implementation of DCC as long as I didn't have to do any work to assemble electronics that involved soldering. 1 - just the other night I *cut* some (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Warhammer
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A while ago I saw a Warhammer 40k land speeder that someone built out of Lego. Do any of you know where I can find it? Thanks, ~Mark (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) break, (...) I'm not as pure as I used to be(1), I'd buy these. I'd also buy a hobbyist implementation of DCC as long as I didn't have to do any work to assemble electronics that involved soldering. 1 - just the other night I *cut* some (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) How do you assess popularity? Number of sets available? Number sold? If it is so popular, why is the number of train sets so thin on the ground? And why do shops not stock it? And why do Lego not even bother importing it into the UK as they (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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Mine are very tightly packed by using 8 1x2 plates with handle, and 2 1x1 plate clip lights. BTW I downloaded the .dat files for the Scarab and Panther, very nice! I also see that the Panther uses a similar ankle, and shin joints like my Neroid, (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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It is always great to see new models by you Karim. You know, I think it was you and Ben Vaughn who got me back into Lego building about 1.5 years ago. I remember feeling very inspired by your earlier work. Your line of microfig scale capital ships (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) old (...) 40 (...) that (...) One of the things I often point out as to why trains should be so popular is that it is really the only model of a real life SYSTEM which can be so completely simulated. RC boats, cars, and planes are lots of fun, (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) Now is that Larry or his evil twin double speaking... Must be his double, Larry would never make the misteak of posting twice posting twice... FUT: lugnet.off-topic.fun (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Vado al ... mare
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domattina parto! Perciò per un po' di tempo non sarò un assiduo partecipante al newsgroup ... a meno che le linee di collegamento ad internet non siano magicamente migliorate in versilia nell'ultimo anno (dubito). Se passate da Forte passate a (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | 25%off at KB Toy Liquidators ! (was Re: Found in Burch Run, MI
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Waahoo!! I found two of the 4561 Train sets at the nearest Toy Liquidators in Pigeon Forge,Tn. They were marked 49.99. They also had the 7124 Flash speeder marked 6.99 and one gray plates part pack errr I mean the Sith infiltrator marked down to (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) And I should add, whatever the latest successful book/film is. What we need is a blockbuster film about trains! regards lawrence (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Warhammer
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(...) Was it mine? (URL) really need to come up with a better indexing page for my models... :-P Cheers, - jsproat (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Cannot find a particular part for ldraw...
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(...) [snip] (...) That definitely applies to me too. Chris Dee (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Target Value Pack?
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I forgot to say tha thet one I saw was in the back. there is going to be a toy reset Aug 6 and the lego section is going to grow. On my post I put the dpci #. every item at target has an unique dpci so you can ask for an item by #. that is the # (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Vado al ... mare
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(...) Buone ferie .... 8-))) CiaoCiaoSergio (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | über-garlic garlic gazpacho (was: Re: BBQ August 5th for 1st Anniversary)
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(...) mmmm, did it! Made a proto-test-batch version last week and made what I think may be a final candidate last night. Wrote down all the ingredients as they went in so I'll be able to reconstruct it the night before the BBQ. One last adjustment (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: 6-Wide Vehicles
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(...) A couple of others that are worth checking out are the following: Metro Area Fire Depts: (URL) Valley Fire and Rescue (URL) Fire Dept (URL) finally my own (shameless plug :o)) Woodchuck County Fire and Rescue (URL) are some other 6 wide sites (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: NMRA Details (zonker)
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(...) I won't be there Thursday to set up, as I have my meeting with a walnut grower and now it appears that I am having a customer who has flown in from Germany who will also be coming by to see me Thursday as well. This looks like it will take up (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | WTT: soccer bricks for other promo bricks
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I have extra promotional soccer bricks. I am looking to trade for the following bricks: LEGO Human Resources brick LEGO Island brick October 1999 brick from the Georgia outlet store (any color) November 1999 brick from the Virginia outlet store (any (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: 25%off at KB Toy Liquidators ! (was Re: Found in Burch Run, MI
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Hey thanks for the additional tip. I just bought two last week and I called the store where I got them and they said I can bring in the receipt and get the credit for 25% off, UNBELIEVABLE!! I never thought I could justify the cost of the lego train (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: New Puzzle Book
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(...) is fixed?? Also, your descriptions are very vague. I'm not sure what kind of puzzle you are talking about. Would you consider posting a picture of one of the puzzles? or comparing to brand names/ types of puzzles that might be well-known? (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Dark Side Developer Kit at Target
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(...) I saw it Saturday at the Target in San Leandro, CA (NorCal) Paul Sinasohn (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Ames 50% off clearance items...
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(...) for some time - but now I don't see ANY Lego advertised on Wal-Mart.com. (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Automated Lego Sale retrieval???
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I was just wondering if anyone has come up with an automated tool to search the more well-known Lego sites for sales? Entirely possible, but may require much tweaking as the sites change, etc. It would be fun to have an automated search-bot tell you (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Free scanning (was Re: Web fun)
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(...) I've been building my website on and off for the last 3 months....I don't get much time to do this as I work 2 jobs....and as you will see when I finally upload my site....why it has taken soooo long....keep an eye out for.... THE KINGDOM OF (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Major revision/expansion of my wantlist page
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(...) I can go either way. However, as Scott pointed out, we are paying USD 5.99 undiscounted for this set. And I've never seen it on any sort of significant sale, it's a consistent good seller I suspect. (...) I'd use Harro for payments to Ozians. (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) So in other words you really really want to see him buy the farm, eh? What's the average lifespan of a brikwars fig? .4 of a scenario??? ++Lar (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.gaming)
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For 24 Hours counting from now, I reduce the price of all items on my Brickbay shop with 10 %. Go to: (URL) shown are the reduced prices. After the 24 hours with 10% off the HETOR SETS & BRICKS will be closed down until 13th August, when it returns (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Finally! Pallas Spaceworks Update
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On Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:45:16 -0600, Karim wrote (in message <FyKMJG.5oz@lugnet.com>): (...) Karim, Fantastic update as usual! I wasn't sure about the feet on the Panther at first, but when I saw the shot from the rear quarter, bam!, I loved it. You (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Doesn't New York also have "The Boulevard?" I know that LA gets "The Strip," right? ;) LFB (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Wouldn't that be like sending coal to Newcastle? James (who fondly recalls the sight of the Enterprise stuck on a sandbank...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) True! Very true! However I never get sets until they go on clearence (except Star wars). Legos usually get marked down to 50% before the new sets come out. July and August are the best months to buy lego for that very reason. David (URL) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.western)
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(...) lit. (...) I wonder how close the green will actually end up being to weathered copper? If we have to give it a name now, perhaps calling the new LEGO colour "Liberty Green" after the first set it will appear in would be best. -- David (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.fun)
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Well, the easiest alternative is to get a visa [or similar] debit card. Then you can only spend the money in whatever account you have it lnked to, and can't get yourself into debt on it...You can only spend money you already have. I've got one of (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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On Sun, 30 Jul 2000 23:11:06 -0600, Paul Gyugyi wrote (in message <FyJqEI.I72@lugnet.com>): (...) I've been messing with all the parameters I can find and there doesn't seem to be a way around that problem. I'm at a loss regarding what to do. Oh (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: BrikWars Medieval
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"Richard Parsons" <rparsons@hinet.net.au> wrote in message news:FyKFnv.DIC@lugnet.com... (...) Um, unless I've lost track of how many Dave's there are in this newsgroup, only Dave will be fielding. I have exactly 32 minifigs, and unless my soccer (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Be very careful when it comes to visa debit cards, sounds more secure but look closer. If someone makes fraudulant charges on your regular charge card, you are only responsible for very little if any of the amount, you dispute the charge and the (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: LEGO AUV wins the 3rd annual AUV competition!
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(...) I had summarized the newspaper reports of the competition in: (URL) Thanks for the details and pictures! Brian (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Which is exactly what I do...It's just used for internet account at the moment, meaning hardly any money sits in the account at any time....But point taken. Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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"Paul Baulch" <paul@vic.bigpond.net.au> wrote in message news:FyKGIH.IFH@lugnet.com... (...) 50). (...) in (...) races. (...) Sheesh. Well, I'm sure my explanation sounds a lot more logical. I must have been living in hope. :) later, David Drew. (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Shure: static unsigned char matrix[100][100] __persistent = { { 0, }, }; Eddie C. Dost ecd@skynet.be (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Wanted: Trade partner
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Hi, Desperately need a trade partner in Germany - What I need is someone who will receive occasional parcels from German and European ebay sellers, and re-ship to me. No more than 1 shipment each three months, and I will reimburse all expenses. In (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.de)
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| | Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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(...) Good point there. Most of the themes, especially recent ones, are centered around violence.Pirates v. Islanders/Imperial Guards. Good knights v. bad knights. The whole wild west theme was centered on a good guy/bad guy emphasis. Samurai v. (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Auctioning would be a good idea in the case where there are just a couple of "really good" pieces and not everyone can get one. For everything else we can do a draft where the person who picks first in the first round picks last in the second (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I've found that a carefully cut piece of heavy construction paper inserted between the torso and legs can be used when you need to hang a scabbard off a minifig's belt - I'm sure the same would work for the Celts' tackle. If you really wanted (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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