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I've been reading the recent articles about The Lego Group's financial problems. Its sad to see a company with a long history of good practices in trouble. But, it has occurred to me that we AFOL's might be part of the problem. What do we do? Well, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Tiki altar
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oops, that's what I get! (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Cloud Cruiser police vehicle
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oops, that's what I get! (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space) !
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| | MOC: Tiki altar
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Hey all, Have that hankerin' for hot human stew? Then check out my tiki temple of tempation for all your cannabilistic fantasies! (URL) Altar.htm I had it populated with Islander figs but I packed them away before I took the pictures! Mr. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey all, Been awhile, but I finally got around to finishing the page for this: (URL) Cruiser.htm A sort of Space-Town air patrol vehicle. I also revamped the main page a little, removing some redundant text and focusing the style more like a (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: In the next 36 hours a lot of Lego auctions will end!
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(...) Hi! I write today just for remember you that tomorrow my auctions will end! Don't miss them, you could make great deals! See you soon! Luca (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Re: Pneumatikslang
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(...) Ser inte fel ut...transparent är nog det bästa iaf för min del.. Kollade lite med skjutmåttet, visserligen analogt, men jag tycker att legoslangen har en innerdiameter som mycket väl överrensstämmer med 2,15 och fästpunkterna är ca 3,1. Skulle (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Lugnet, Peeron, Brickshelf, Bricklink in upcoming Lego CD
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As part of the Lego CD that I (and my helpers) are still working on, I wanted to add a chapter about the major AFOL Lego sites. This chapter would talk about Lugnet, Peeron, Brickshelf and Bricklink (as well as a few others such as 1000steine). I (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Jason, There is more happening here than you are aware of. And I hope, as I said in my other reply to you, that you get to know me well enough that I don't start drama like this unless it is necessary. And I believe it is. (...) Can you tell (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX)
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| | Re: Angel of Fury spaceracer
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(...) Unfortunately, I don't have any, and my budget is already busted. Man, that would look really nice though, maybe I can think up something else. Thanks! (...) I'm definitely a fan of trance. My favorite is the "Liquid Trance" mix. Good stuff. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Now that is a crock. You've accused me of hijacking your idea and mutilating it; how is that support? The recruitment ad doesn't support SciBrick - and by continuing this mess, all you are doing is hurting SciBrick. BTW, Wouldn't "Supporting (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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(...) Brian, Umm.. perhaps then you could tell me what exactly his critque is. Re-read the first post, it is Eric posting a "SciBrick Wants You!" recruitement ad. It is not a critque of SciBrick. Since then, Eric has alluded to criticism, but has (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX)
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| | Re: fore! new moc - fly-by mini-putt
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(...) but it's what we do best - re-inventing the wheel. just because it's been made before, doesn't mean you can't do it - better & bigger. it was a lot of fun, i only wish i'd had more space (& time & bricks) to make it even whackier. mini-putt is (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | New MOC: the STAR RUNNER!
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(2 URLs) My fisrt major "ToPleSs" MOC. More information at (URL). I've actually had that mini-fig for a really long time, but I didn't feel like posting a mini-fig on its own. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: SWEDISH TOWN PLAN BOARD (was Re: New (Old) Town Plan sets discovered.)
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(...) Thanks Anders, It really is an interesting story! Boy did I get the year wrong on that one. But I was basing that on my memory from something I read a few years ago. Well, at least we know that they made the Swedish Town Plan board #200 until (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 4679 tub in old grey?!
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(...) In the two 4679 tubs I purchased, everything in the tubs was in old colors. The only new colors I got were a couple of new dark grey (URL) teeth plates> in both of the bonus boxes. Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: fore! new moc - fly-by mini-putt
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(...) Very nice, I've been meaning to do one of these for ages... Guess I don't have to now : ) Thanks and God Bless, Nathan (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | 4679 tub in old grey?!
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Hi all, I'm sure this has been covered but if someone would be kind enough to tell me: Did all the 4679 tubs ship with old grey IN the tub part?? I know the 500 elements were in old colours but what about the inside. I have bought 12 and so far and (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | 973psj.dat [DAT]
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This version uses the revised subfiles for 973psb/psj. Also, I adjusted the size of the insignia (i.e., the two horizontal bars). I've already asked Thomas (offline) for his blessing to post this revision. I'm posting this here because the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Combat strategies and tactics in space. Was: Jormungand Carrier Strike Craft
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as insansely non-interesting and 10% related to sapce this is. for god sakes can we move it off to you know.. off-topic? thanks Rick (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Combat strategies and tactics in space. Was: Jormungand Carrier Strike Craft
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(...) Ok, then you would be most qualified to clear this up (if you're willing anyway) Assuming ships have the insanely high fuel efficiency seen in most sci-fi, wouldn't smaller ships (fighters) be more effective in actual combat senarios. Sure the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: I AM ALIVE (Was Re: Starship Roll Call: Q4 2004)
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(...) Speaking of being alive, Helix is running, just not a lot of players in-sector. Maybe your space liners would profit by taking tourists to see the race. Otherwise, the inter-adventure lull may hold clues to the next adventure... Shamelessly (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.gaming.starship)
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| | Re: Part search
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(...) Yeah, some of those Boat parts need to be relocated. Especially now that the Wedge group has been broadened to include the boat base bricks (originally, wedges were only the 3x4 wedges, like part 6069). (...) That's not a totally bad idea. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Leonard Hoffman wrote: snip here and there... (...) I thought that was exactly what this whole thread was. (...) -Brian (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX)
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| | Re: Part search
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(...) You might want to try Anders Isaakson's LDList, a small program for searching your LDraw parts. It's really a simple interface, allowing you to search for keywords or specific phrases. And LDList not only matches on part numbers and names, it (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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Hello, I'm an AFOL who's been at least peripherally involved in the on-line LEGO community for a long time. Most of my bio on lugnet is accurate. I'm a 32 year old computer programmer, I'm married. My wife and I have a little boy who will be 2 years (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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Thanks to all who replied to this thread, it has been a most enlightening read! Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> P.S. Except for Marc's contributions, of course :-) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego changes CEO after new losses
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(...) -snipped- Here's the latest- (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: y-wing, no capital letter
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(...) Ummm... this may seem a little rough but although it's not a bad ship (and the slopes behind the cockpit are nicely done), this spaceship just doesn't really seem innovative enough for a builder of your ability... I'm only saying this because (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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Yes. Thank you : ) When I'm irritated, I often mispell things, sorry about that. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Thanks! Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Got Brick?
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You've seen Got Milk ads and almost every other permutation. Now there's one for AFOLS! (URL) Got Brick> We have T-shirts and bumper stickers. And if you want it on something else, send me an email. Aaron S (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: Steambots
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(...) That white one is cool, especially his head. And don't you be knockin' unobtainium! Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Steambots
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(...) As RoscoHead would say, "No wuckers!!!" Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Angel of Fury spaceracer
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(...) Very nice. I would like to see how it looked with a (URL) curved wedge "car hood" element> on its nose instead of the 4x4 plate. I'm not sure how easy it is to come by in classic dark gray though. (...) I've found that the 2001 remix of (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: The Grim Reeper's got a new ride!
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(...) Very cute :-) Not particularly spacey, though. Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Hey Marc, Dictionary.com is hiring. Your services might actually be welcomed there. -Tom McD.¬ (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: The Wanderer: a Clankbot
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(...) I dig the Popeye forearm and foreleg proportions too, good style. And nice earrings! ;-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Announcing X-Pod World
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(...) Great idea! And a nice easy-to-use site to match. I will be interested to see where pictures get taken. Best regards, Allan B. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | 7201 Final Duel II for $1.66! (Nashville)
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G'day folks, If you're in the Nashville area, check out the K&B Toys shop at that massive Opryland mall. They have a pile of 7201 on clearance for 3 for $5, or $1.66 each. That's a real steal for a Stormtrooper and an Imperial Officer, plus a dk (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Joshua and the Israelites Massacre Twenty-Nine Kingdoms
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(...) Thanks, Bruce. (...) Yep. Though I was pretty close to that pattern back when I did a wall for a throne room in the Parable of the Harsh Master: (URL) 10:31 - I love the use of minifig legs as crennelations. The wall is (...) Thanks. I had to (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Buying pneumatics??
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I am starting a rather large project that requires large numbers of pneumatics. I have been trying to find places where i can buy them seperatly or in cheap sets. Bricklinks prices are terribly high for just one piston. Does anyone know where to (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Announcing X-Pod World
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Earlier in the year I was invited to Billund to meet the creative director of the Designer (and other) product lines to hear about an idea he had for a website. The idea was simple: X-Pods are great for taking LEGO with you wherever you go, so (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) LOL Marc if you want to be pedantic, you missed A-D-O-L-E-S-C-E-N-T. ROSCO (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: Un altro pazzo
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Bene, ho già concluso. Non speravo di fare così in fretta. Lo strazio è durato poco. Saluti a tutti Gabriele (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market, FTX)
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| | Re: SWEDISH TOWN PLAN BOARD (was Re: New (Old) Town Plan sets discovered.)
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(...) In fact it was September the 3:rd, 1967, 05.00AM (Sunday morning). I was only 13 then, so I wasn't allowed to be up at that time of day, but I remember getting out my bicycle as soon as I woke up later in the morning. In 1955 there was a (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: Large vessel sighted....
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My goodness...it's HUGE! And it's Imperial Soldiers, too! How very excellent. It looks awfully slow, though. It could use some larger, custom-made sails. It's a shame there isn't more pictures of it. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) R-E-F-E-R-R-I-N-G. Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: Part search
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(...) I forgot to mention that you can search on the number of studs too. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Y-O-U-'-R-E. Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) C-L-I-Q-U-E. Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) R-O-G-U-E. Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: Part search
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(...) I assume it uses the same format as the tree grouping rules, which again are undocumented in the help files, but are helpfully detailed in: (URL) dont appear (as you have noticed) to accept spaces. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) F-A-Z-E. Marc Nelson (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: Dadi.com (sabato 20, domenica 21 o entrambi?)
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Io vorrei fare compagnia ad Andrea e venire su il sabato con lui...ma poi x la notte? Non vorrei approfittare troppo dell'ospitalità va bene anche una camera in un qualche albergo! Ciao (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Set 10159 - City Airport
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Disclaimer: this is my first review, so I'm not familiar with what a review _should_ look like. Anyways, here it goes: Set 10159 - City Airport is a re-release of set 6597. This means it is from a time when you could actually build a city with (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.reviews)
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| | Re: Curiosi PlugIn
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(...) Scusa non è che ci puoi dare il link diretto? Ciao Mauro (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Dadi.com
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Presepio?..... Posso avere informazioni? Ne volevo fare uno quest'anno.... Grazie Giuliano "luca zaccari" <luca.zaccari@fastwebnet.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:I609s0.1q6F@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto 17 This Saturday
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(...) I started building tonight too. But I'm finished. I just need to program, and I can't see THAT being that hard :) Calum PS-See y'all there kids! (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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He is reffering to Chris' propensity to chime in as Judge. How can we move on if we all just keep harping on it. e (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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Kevin, this minor spat between us has gotta stop. Come on man, allow Lenny and I to just get this over with. Your adolesent games don't phase me. e (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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What a crock of crap. I on purpose included the words at the beginning of the post: "In support of SciBrick" Further more, your petty misperceptive paranoia is just insecurity. Outline why my post is invaild and you'll only illustrate why I left (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | (murfl)
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(murfl) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Jason, This isn't about tolerating anyone. You have never met me, but I am one of the most easy going guys around. I want everyone's opinion to be heard - I am a member of the Lugnet Transition team, and I am 100% committed to Lugnet's policy (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Please rephrase, does not compute. I am legitimately unsure what you mean by this. It's not a bait or anything, I'd just like to know. ~LEGO Pope (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | SWEDISH TOWN PLAN BOARD (was Re: New (Old) Town Plan sets discovered.)
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(...) Well I just found out why this board is different. Kurt Richter, a German collector friend (who is also helping with the Lego CD) told me today that this was the Swedish Town Plan board. It seems that in Sweden they were driving on the left (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) In space, no one can hear you scream. But that's space. This is Lugnet. ;) I'll be your friend Eric. Maybe if you built a Friendship-Bot that carried around a bouquet of Click-It flowers and handed out LEGO Brick shaped candy it would (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: SciBrick is looking for you!
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(...) Who are you? No seriously, who are you? When did someone say "I wonder what Jason Mantor has to say about this". How are you involved with this at all? For that matter, how am I involved with it? I suppose it's because of me being LEGO Pope (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto 17 This Saturday
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(...) Oh wait! Office Space just started on CTV--I'm probably good for the next two hours... Dave K (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: All four LEGOLAND® parks put on the block
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(...) This may not be a bad thing. Having a separate company gives TLC a chance to be a partner, which could work out really well. Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are not owned by the Walt Disney Company, but by the Oriental Land Company. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto 17 This Saturday
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(...) So it's like 1 a.m. and I haven't started building yet. Hmmm... So, pulling a Chris, I think I'll go to bed. See y'all in the morning. Dave K (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGO® admits there is the possibility of a takeover
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First a possible move to china! …Now the chance of a takeover? WoW, the future of our beloved brick should certainly be interesting... Astoundedly, --==Richard==-- (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2005, FTX)
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| | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
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(...) Snip. (...) Agreed!! (...) This is a fantastic vignette (and MOC)! Superb detail in such small (6x6) scale. Are you sure that the GOLD chrome came from Jack Stone sets? I recall only (silver) chrome pieces. Great job! Nelson (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | All four LEGOLAND® parks put on the block
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Toy maker to divest four parks including the one in Carlsbad Struggling to regain its financial footing, toy maker LEGO® Company said Thursday that it plans to transfer its LEGOLAND parks, including the one in Carlsbad, to a separate company as the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | LEGO® admits there is the possibility of a takeover
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Family likely to lose control of the LEGO® set By Harry Wallop (Telegraph.co.uk) LEGO is suffering from a severe case of subsidence, an affliction that can destroy even the sturdiest foundations. The manufacturer of the iconic toy bricks, loved by (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, FTX) !
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| | Re: PLUGS #2
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(...) I'm free all day on Sundays and Mondays. At this stage I guess it'll have to be at one of our houses, I'm in Maylands and am happy to host, unless someone else is willing to offer? I don't mind travelling. Braith. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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| | Re: brickbay park studio condos
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(...) (2 URLs) (...) (URL) (...) gee, thanks, i'm glad i joined too. it took me long enough but now i wonder why i wasted so much time thinking about it. anyone out there who is questioning the value of being in a lug, it can't be beat. this is one (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: 10133 BNSF Locomotive Ship date?
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Yeah, I'd definitely like to know on this too. I have 2 orders in, am moving next month, and I REALLY need to know if I need to change the Shipping Address or not. (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: PLUGS #2
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(...) Hi i would be interested in plugs 2 depending on where and when. michael. (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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| | Re: brickbay park studio condos
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(...) thanks. there are still a few more mocs to photograph & post: one more house with furniture, a country home with orchard & duck pond & a museum of fine arts. sharing it with the lego community is almost as great as being at a train show. -§ (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Large vessel sighted....
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Ahoy. Peculiar goings on here: (URL) 'specially this: (URL) Nelson (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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| | Re: Rotation Sensor
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(...) However I would definitely recommend 10-12V AC adapter - there are stories of people burning out the bridge rectifier on the RCX adapter input by prolonged use of DC adapters. ROSCO (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | MOC: The Dish
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"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong (URL) Parkes Radio Telescope> On 21st July 1969, Parkes Observatory gained fame for providing TV pictures for all but about 11 minutes of the first lunar landing, via (URL) their (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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"Jordon Hirshon" <j.hirshon@att.net> wrote in message news:I606x3.161n@lugnet.com... (...) Lego Educational: Adapter - (URL) Sensor - (URL) - (URL) Sensor - (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Rotation sensors are still readily available. You can get them from LEGO's educational division. Check lego's web site to find the name of the educational division distributor for your area. Any 9v DC adapter that fits the socket will work for (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) It's really easy to look at it that way, but the evidence suggests otherwise. I cited a few press releases (URL) elsewhere> in this thread, most of which dealt with layoffs. Within a month of announcing 161 production layoffs last year in (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I still keep looking for the 6x7 Boat bow plate in the Plates section, then the Other/W(edges/ings) section, and then finally remember that it's classified as a Boat part (I've done this at least twice since actually finding it in the parts (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Yes, it is possible. Check out this link: (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.lego, David Eaton wrote: SNIP (...) surprise-overpaid upper mananagement cutting labor to save costs. we can still have the best product without keeping the perception that more management is better. Jeff (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Ok! Nice work BTW. I assume it is possible to "mix" various degrees of crab and normal steering? Also, is it necessary to recalibrate the wheels to go back into a straight line sometimes? I see you have a 24 tooth clutch gear that might be (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic)
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What is wrong with you people ? .Space is getting bad, but .scibrck is out of control ! You guys need to take a deep breath. This kind of childish crap isn't constructive. Remember: We all like to play with LEGO. That's what these formus are for. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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Hey alright! It wouldn't be the same unless Admiral Kill-Joy chimed in. You part of the reason I quit. Meanie. e (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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(...) That's whatcha shoulda done yesterday. ~^- (URL) ~^- Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. ~^- (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX) !
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I appologize for replying to my own post, but my newsreader didn't x-post to all the newsgroups that this thread was reaching : ( (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (URL), when 161 waged production workers in Billund were laid off, and 1500 was the number cited as being employed in the affected departments. (URL), when 43 administrators were in Billund were laid off, and 2000 was the number cited as being (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I miei migliori auguri!;-))) ciao! Matteo (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) prima di tutto ti invito a pensarci bene (200euro ti cambiano veramente la vita?)... poi penso che tu chieda troppo poco per quello che offri...(penso). Poi se proprio non c'è nulla da fare e te ne vuoi liberare, invito chiunque fosse (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market, FTX)
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(...) Well I've found it helpful on may occasions, just not usually when I'm doing a cold search for a part. Besides, I was just pointing out that "since this method only allows you to search by part number" was incorrect. Note also that the part (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I made some quick calculations on these numbers (population numbers taken from (URL) and rounded to half millions), and it seems Denmark and Netherlands have the most number of lugnet members/population (Countries with small populations and 1-2 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
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What is going on here ?! I don't know what Eric's trangression is but, is anyone else alarmed that a toy hobby group has secrets that need to be kept hidden ? Is there really a need to censor Eric's postings ? Shouldn't a group like this deal with (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick)
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