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(...) I know I've seen something cool when I keep thinking about it later. "Man, that is so cool. It's like a mobile HQ for the Adventurers". Later at dinner: "I'm not even into trains and this thing had me excited. Its totally something they would (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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(...) Dear Rich, you cried for this, so let me answer: - Ignition started - counterstatement launched - get a deep breath Blay sucks and will suck forever. I think this is a fact for the majority of AFOLs I know. Ben P.s.: I appreciate the existence (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color) !!
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SCLTC opens its third consecutive winter engagement at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum today. The new layout features an oceanfront with extensive undersea view, hotel, aerial balloons, lighthouse, and 90 inch arch bridge. On display at the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Universal Color List...finally
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Hello! (...) Sic est. Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego)
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Hi, I have created couple of Articles/Tutorials on Spybotics. Some of them are normal articles while some of them are in the format of "Talking Presentations" (made from Power point 2000) using Microsoft Agents. Actually I made them for my son and I (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) great stuff! I especially like the doc, and the rat army. Especially the rat army, very well done, I'd like to see more of them. -Dan Rubin (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Not impossible, but definitely too tough for even the likes of me. Consider this though: put the acetate inside the brick and then you would not have a smooth face on the outside. You'd have a ridge there. I can probably clean this current (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Hey Rob, those look good. One suggestion: Have you considered placing the transparent piece on the inside of the brick? It might be more difficult, but it would lend a cleaner look. -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Rob, those are great. Never mind the naysayers "LEGO never made that console in that color" or whatever they may say. You are a(n evil) genius. Of course, now you have to figure out how to introduce motion effects into your lighting, so (URL) this (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | New City Sets
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Just got my new fire sets last night. Not bad, but can any one tell me why the sets have some german stickers in them? Larry (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: 2 Micro MOCs : Heavy Haulers & Shell gas station
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(...) Switch to a top-down view and place the cars where you want them. Then switch back to a side view and press Page Down to set them down on the road. Nice trucks! Marc Nelson Jr. (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Thank You Dave, Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) Napolean, baby! He had it goin' on! Anyway, I shall endeavour to book us gigs at train shows. Not toy-train and doll shows or shows out in Nowheresville... I like how the layout's coming together. So there you are. Back to bed now Dave K (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is there a way to write programs on the PC that are controlled by the Lego remote control? Clearly the RCX can be programmed to react to signals from the remote control but I was wondering whether the same could be done for a PC. Thanks, Ralph (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Appreciating what TLG and Lego Direct have done for AFOL's
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(...) Where are you getting your information from? Every survay I've seen at best comes up with keep both colors but never have I see a survay that says bley is perfered by a "majority". If you want to start an argument you should have some facts by (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color)
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| | Re: BNSF MOC
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(...) Yes. You've used two 2x3 slopes on the right-hand side, then a 2x4 on the other side at the back and made up two studs of slope with the little 1x1x2/3 slopes. Then you've only photographed it from the right, and the one shot that shows what (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brick Testament: Story of Christmas in Publishers Weekly and Money magazine
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(...) Odd how Money puts you in their children's category, and Publishers Weekly specifically warns against giving this book to children. Makes me think of the odd place that AFOL's work holds - on one side it LEGO bricks, therefore a toy, and (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) I THINK you're right about the proportions, Rich, I really do, but you speak as if you KNOW you are. I think it's dangerous to assert one is in the majority on a question if one doesn't have metrics to back it up. So... What do you base that (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color)
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| | 2 Micro MOCs : Heavy Haulers & Shell gas station
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All: Here are my creations for this weeks' competition. I hope you like them! The images are a little "broken" on the LEGO Factory web site (missing pieces!) so I thought I'd re-post them here. If you like them, you can vote for (URL) in the LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | RE: RIS 2.0 Problems
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I know this is a bit late, but we hit major RIS problems the first year we did FLL. We switched to ROBOLAB. No regrets!!!! Even kids who were reluctant to change are sold on ROBOLAB. No comparison. You'll save yourself a lot of time and frustration. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Cornered roofs
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Hi all! I am building a building, with octocal walls. I use hinge bricks anf plates, which gives me almost 45 degrees walls. (URL) am looking for a way to add a roof, and found this: (URL) small though, but then I saw this part: (URL) took me some (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Appreciating what TLG and Lego Direct have done for AFOL's
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(...) I have not seen one scrap of evidence that Jake or anyone else at TLC has been dishonest at any point in time. And what's more... FACT: The toy industry is cut-throat, competitive, season-driven. FACT: TLC is a privately held company. FACT: (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC : Falcons Impregnable Rock
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John Langrish schrieb: (...) Hi, thanx. First, i wanted to build the "Rock" for the Castle on 4 Plates, but the amount of my gray "ugly-rock-bricks" are limited, so I decided to use 2 Baseplates. I've spend nearly all my green bricks in the bottom (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Brick Testament: Story of Christmas in Publishers Weekly and Money magazine
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Publishers Weekly has reviewed (URL) The Brick Testament: The Story of Christmas>. The write-up can be seen on their website, but in case you don't have a subscription to that site, I've put a copy of the review on The Brick Testament's press page (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books, FTX)
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| | Re: BNSF MOC
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(...) Ask a stupid question.... : (2 URLs) And other choo-choos of that nature... JOHN (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Captain Cool-Guy: The Expanded Universe
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Awesome stuff Felix! I love how you get such simple graphic and cartoony shapes from the brick. More please!! Jeff (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I am, and it is a correct assumption. You in the minority will just have to deal with it. (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color)
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| | LDD Micro Car Dealership for LF
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Micro Car Dealership (2 URLs) 2> (URL) 3> (URL) 4> (URL) lxf file> For all of you who would like more "realistic" town sets, here's a micro car dealership. Three models of cars are sold here, the jeep, the van and the convertible. Also included is a (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Thank You Dave, Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) Thank you, Dave, for organizing yet another successful train show. As always, you come through with casual yet dedicated effort. Calum (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: BNSF MOC
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(...) <snip> (...) Not bad, for a 6 wide;-) I wonder if there are any NWs or SWs left out there that are painted in BNSF colors. I actually am about finished with my latest tour de force, although I have chosen to model it in Great Northern colors. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) I think it might be contagious. (...) oops, to=two (...) Were you authorized to make such a purchase all on your own???? (...) Thanks Calum. Janey "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) Oh of course, typical NON-train parts!!! I don't know how anyone could be confused there at all. Smile. (...) Likewise. (...) Smile, thanks John. (...) Hey don't count me out of block stacker yet (okay, I'm just kidding here!) Janey "Red (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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really enjoyed the on topic and even more, the (...) Really? I guess me keeping you up all night meant nothing to you, oh well, there goes that theory. (...) Did you just mention that right on LUGNET???? (...) Gee, and I could have sworn..... (...) (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Two vehicles and a Gas Station/QuickeeMart
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Two new town vehicles with what I think is an interesting hood/nose design (URL) blue runabout (click me!) >> and (URL) famous brand delivery van (or me!)>> both by Nik. Also (URL) mart (or me!)>> Get your papers, your windshield washer fluid, milk, (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) There were off-topic bits? I just remember talking LEGO all the time... (...) The layout just gets better with every show. We still need a name though--train 6 just doens't cut it. (...) I waited until I thought you got home 'cause I thought (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | BNSF MOC
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This was a fairly obvious MOC to make... it is just a recolor of (URL) MTW-2001>, done in BNSF colors now that the dark green and orange are available thanks to the new set. One beef I have with that set is that the cab at 4 studs is way too short, (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 4679 - 500 piece bonus tubs
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(...) Don't use them as heads ;^) Use them architecturally. If you can use 1x1 cylinder bricks and 2x2 round bricks, you can use plain minifig heads as columns in combo with other round elements. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Universal Color List...finally
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(...) I much prefer the new transparent orange, although the old one worked OK for flames. I didn't find it very usable for much of anything else, as the color was too saturated, and its hue was a bit too far on the red side of the spectrum. For (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego)
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| | 4679 - 500 piece bonus tubs
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FYI Amazon/TRU has the 4679 bonus tube in stock now. In a small sample (3) - all of the ones I got were stamped "2714" by the bar code. These are the tubs with the assortment of "heads" (mostly black and brown though I've seen variations). IMHO, (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | New CS consoles - now featuring better glow!
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Check 'em out: (URL) extremely happy with the outcome. No shadows, no unsightly innards showing... Thanks to Admiral Giddens for the use of his site for reference material. The only nitpick I have is about the small place on the 1x2 that I cut too (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod) !
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| | Brissy Lugs LEGO Christmas Party! - Sun Nov 28th 2004!
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(...) Hi all! this Sunday around 11am, at my place! for more info read above (for the address, email me or call 0404882321) -: Dave from Adelaide maybe attending too (Boofy from Bricklink), please let me know if you are also attending. Thanks and (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri, FTX)
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| | Re: Universal Color List...finally
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(...) That is true. I have plenty of "old-gray" bricks, and there will probably be plenty "old-gray" elements on bricklink for a long time to come, but my main issue is that elements introduced after the color-change (like the 3x12 wedge-plate) will (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickQuest first questions
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(...) Right... he could still move in and attack, or could position himself for a charge next turn. (...) I'll think about this... but it hasn't been a problem thus far. I might be reworking the combat mechanism to something more like it was (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.gaming, FTX)
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| | Re: New Space?
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(...) I personally would like to see a neo-classic space or neo-BlacktronI. Basically the "story arc", color schemes and insignia of the original theme with newer designs and newer parts. Something along the lines of the classic space contest w/o (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space) !
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| | Re: Universal Color List...finally
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I think that the new "Trans Orange" was also reported as being present in the recent arctic alpha team sets. In fact, mabie that explains why Trans-Orange is not in the universal color list. Because they have dropped the classic transparent orange (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Some 2005 sets showing up already in regular stores.
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(...) It's not radio controled. I just got one at my TRU, and some of the other 2005 sets. I'll try and get pics or scans up soon. -Dan RUbin (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2005)
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| | Re: Identifying AFOLs on LUGNET
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(...) Neat idea, but what about those of us who don't stick to any one building theme? I build Town, Train, Technic Scale, Space, Miniland, Adventurers. I don't think I'ved settled into any one theme yet. Would I be a 03xx? -Elroy (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Morton wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP (...) Out of curiosity I looked at Amazon/TRU for this set. I found something titled: Lego Radio Control Ferrari Enzo (8652) (just go to (URL) and search for "Lego Ferrari") Is 8652 radio (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2005)
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| | Re: MOC: Blacktron Outcast Racer
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Hi Tony, I don't know why, I missed your post, I only saw your racer now. It's very sleek! Oh, and I could find the storage compartments very easily! Nice engines, I like this orientation. And the hoses bring a lot to it! The chrome bits add a nice (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) not bad Gary, I like it. no need to make it official, I'll remember mine, Darren... 0215 (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I like the LEGO Geek Code better, it is more expressive. However it may be a bit harder to decode. (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Kind of a neat idea, for what its worth I would be a 0212. Eric Kingsley (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: B.I. Joe: Killer Whale Hovercraft
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Very nice, brings a tear to me eye. As for contestable entry, feed me the dimensions, maggot! Rick (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) Also, forgot to ask this as well: does the entire vertical area have to fit within the 16x16 "knob" area? (I'm so used to saying "stud"...) For example (URL) entry> is pretty cool but the bow and stern appear to hang off the baseplates. Is (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Ack! [Was: Re: to LEGO factory : You are not being fair.]
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(...) OK, OK, I just noticed that there is, and I have done so. Geez, I'm doing well today! [ stifles a growl ] --Muze (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: to LEGO factory : You are not being fair.
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(...) Ditto! I inadverdently uploaded an entry that exceeds the 16x16 limitation, but there is no mechanism for me to retract the entry, nor is there a mechanism to make sure it is disqualified. Yes, it's actually important to make sure it's (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | FA: Brick Kicks club magazine 5 issues 1993-4 plus extras
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For those of you interested in old paper items: (URL) for looking and happy shopping! John #388 jaradtke on BL and eBay (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: New mod
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"lester witter" <witter@erim-int.com> wrote in message news:I7KwJs.14q3@lugnet.com... (...) OK, I used the wrong term to simplify for posting. I actually use a drill press with an X/Y vise. Sorry for the confusion. Rob (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: Captain Cool-Guy: The Expanded Universe
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Felix, I <3 Dr. D. He's the epitemy of everything I strive to be and more. I need a full sized poster of him in my laboratory for inspiration! Definitely good stuff...Reminds me of my other alter ego - Dr. 3mel (URL) "Brickmurderer" Hendrix (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Dover Show Success
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Hey you guys did great! Nice (URL) Show Pics>! Great display, great member participation and lot's of interested people! Good Show, right on. Thank you! e GardenSLUG LMHoF Biomechanical Bricks (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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| | Identifying AFOLs on LUGNET
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I had this idea last night, and I was wondering if it makes sense (I'm sure I'll hear from pro's and con's). Here it is: What if Lugnetter had a 4 digit code to identify them from a Lego collector perspective. Here's what I mean: 1st digit: (collect (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Hook Coupling 737c01.dat and 444.dat train wheel.
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(...) [snip] (...) Hello Niels, (...) ldraw failed. Then I had a three weeks vacation without online access. Now I uploaded them at brickshelf to publish them. :-( (...) these (even if I think mine are more accurately done).... (...) I had a close (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: New Space?
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"David Eaton" <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:I7LFnz.15vC@lugnet.com... (...) The thing about the current trends for LEGO is that they tend to "juniorize" things way too much. I don't want any theme launching into a Space theme if it (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Appreciating what TLG and Lego Direct have done for AFOL's
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(...) I just wanted to clarify this, just because you don't like the color change, it doesn't make you ungrateful. I can fully understand those folks who are into space and castle and perhaps are reminded every day about how they pick or choose what (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Well, this isn't good (especially for the Disney board here)
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(...) That's what makes me so frustrated. The major competitors report success while TLG makes things worse by making poor business decisions (i.e. the big "2003-change"). -Bryan (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.disney)
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| | Re: Appreciating what TLG and Lego Direct have done for AFOL's
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(...) Christian, I did not tell people to shut up. What I am saying is that last week it has been ONE YEAR since this came out. ONE YEAR!!! Isn't it time to stop the grieving process over the old gray. You can still get the parts from the company or (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | eBay Auctions: NIB Town, Divers, Model Team, Pirates, Western, Technic
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I have several new, unopened LEGO sets currently on eBay. Each item started at $1.00 and there is no reserve. I ship worldwide and all auctions end on Sunday 28 November. My eBay userid is: jpanix Thanks for looking! Town 1029 Tine Milk Lorry - Item (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Re: Some 2005 sets showing up already in regular stores.
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(...) Any pictures of the new sets? Kinda odd that there is no pics on brickset and nothing on lego.com about most of these sets yet. Mark (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2005)
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| | Re: TRU specials
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(...) I wouldn't be complaining. (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Well, this isn't good (especially for the Disney board here)
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(...) I think it was Lego that bailed on the continued contract. From what I've heard, Lego basically said "We've been hit hard by licensing, we're not going to do any more licensed products." - Star Wars was great, but also flopped (Lucas got a (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.disney)
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| | Re: to LEGO factory : You are not being fair.
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(...) Another mix-up I've observed is many under-13 entries in the Senior category. (I didn't check to see if there were over-12 entries in the Junior category). Personally, I'm still waiting on the fix for the garbled images, both within LDD and on (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad
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(...) After a long delay I finally got back to these parts. I've post completed version on the PT. -Orion (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Nuovo set technic 8419
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imho, piccolo ma dalle grandi risorse... (URL) Matteo. (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: New Space?
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I'll second that. They should have a PCS theme to combat the forces of 3vil, as the Space Police had Blacktron. They've already produced a skull base, so they're paying attention. James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Space?
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I'd like to see a theme that looks like what AFOL's call Pre Classic Space. Of course Lego would have to come up with a "better" name than Pre Classic Space. Jeff (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Well, this isn't good (especially for the Disney board here)
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(...) Then you'd better brace yourself--MegaBloks has recently licenced some of Marvel Comics' characters, and Spiderman is the first set to be revealed so far. Potentially, you'll see LEGO Spiderman and MB Spiderman together on the very same shelf (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.disney)
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| | Re: Mobile Party Palace (Space Wheels Contest Entry)
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Thanks, Tim. The pics aren't too bad, if I scoot WAY back from the monitor :-) Seriously, though, I wish more folks would post construction pics, to help us SNOT-impaired builders. Thanks, James (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Well, this isn't good (especially for the Disney board here)
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In lugnet.general, Joe Meno wrote: * SNIP * (...) I saw that yesterday at Fred Meyer, there was a huge aisle display of construction toys just waiting for the day-after-Thanksgiving sales. A big part of it consisted of LEGO tubs (700 pc buckets, (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.disney)
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| | Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) That's right Janey... it was an ENGINE, and I will build other engines too. But not trains, never trains.... :) BTW, thanks for the compliment :) Now I'm off to Bricklink to order a few bogies, a train motor, track, etc... It was nice to meet (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) Don't be lying Jake - you know you be bowing to ALL of my mad skillz. I be all rooling yu like timmy roolz lassie. yo. -Da Mastah (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Our first wargame (QuikWars)
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MOCs and snapshots of IndyLUG's first foray into wargaming with ABS plastic. (URL) folder may not yet be public). (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) How'd you know?? :) (...) Duh. I see what you're saying now. I was thinking something different... I bow before your calculatin' skillz. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liaison LEGO Community Development (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) In the tutorials I think it explains it fairly clearly. (URL) Especially in this one. (URL) At the top is states: "How to get started… using the new roadplates Want to build a cool building for the LEGO Factory competition? To help get you (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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Silly Jake, you must not have done well in teh m4th ;) (...) 8 8 = 16 _ _ 8 |_|_| 8 |_|_| =16 Total of 4 8x8 Baseplates. 8 8 8 8 = 32 _ _ _ _ 8 |_|_|_|_| 8 |_|_|_|_| 8 |_|_|_|_| 8 |_|_|_|_| =32 Total of 16 8x8 baseplates. (...) Thanks! -Lenny (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | LEGO Factory - Week 2: Weekend Holiday 2 & 3
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Since I realized that we can enter more than one entry per week, I decided to go ahead and finish up my "Weekend Holiday" series this week. WH2: The Lake (URL) I know this is a rather plain model, but I felt like I needed a place for my mountain (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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In lugnet.lego, Jake McKee wrote: snip (...) Each 8x8 baseplate has an area of 64 studs. Combining them in a square would give you a 16x16 square, with an area of 256 studs. Marc Nelson Jr. (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) That is strangely worded. Thanks for the heads up. On one hand I'm not sure how you'd make 2 8x8 baseplates into a 16x16 area (since you'd have 8x16 if you only use two). On the other hand, using 4 8x8 baseplates results in a total surface (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) [ ... snipped ... ] As long as you are looking into things, can you check on Tech Support Request response times? How long should one expect to wait for follow up regarding a Tech Support request? I followed the Tech (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) Hi Jake, That's one of the issues... this seems to be a requirement, based on the (URL) official rules>, but it's fairly buried: As part of the LEGO Factory Element Pallet, the Entrant will be provided with three different (3) 8 knob x 8 knob (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: The Adventurers Travel in Style
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Very cool, It looks like I may have to borrow some of your ideas Thanks Andrew GtwLUG (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) From (URL) this post:> The official rules say: As part of the LEGO Factory Element Pallet, the Entrant will be provided with three different (3) 8 knob x 8 knob base plates which have a road pattern on them, and two 8 knob x 8 knob plates in (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) I know there are some things with the voting that needs double checking. I've talked to the team working on the site and they are currently looking into it. As far as the 16x16 requirement, I looked through rules and I'm not finding anything (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: November 2004 SMART Meeting Notes
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Thanks David for organizing this meeting. It looks like I missed a lot of cool robots. Good job Mark on a excellent mini-challenge robot. From the photos I can see that there were several other cool robots that I wish I had more time to look at. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: USS Constellation
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I like that, and it goes to show, not all Lego Factory® MOCs have to be Town buildings. James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory Contest: Rules or Suggestions?
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(...) Excellent question, I'd also like to see what the deal is. I also still have some concerns from the first few days of voting... this entry received more than 200 votes when the image was garbled. Halfway through the week the image was fixed, (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Thanks rtl(rlt, wink)Toronto
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(...) I like peaches. (...) And to think I'm going back for smaller sorting bins today. With no help! (...) Thanks for participating with us Janey--I'm looking forward to your continued contribution for next March! Calum PS-I have SO much Lego stuff (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | to LEGO factory : You are not being fair.
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Dear LEGO Factory... I couldn't find any contact info on the LEGO factory web site, so I am posting this message here. Week 1's winner? You have pronounced the "Senior winner" of the contest's first week, yet this person has clearly cheated, as well (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, FTX) !!
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| | Re: New Space?
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(...) I would expect to see a new space line in 2008 when the SW license is up. Probably will be similar to the Knight's Kingdom or Alpha Team lines-- a team of good guys with space ships, and a bad guy w/ minions and ships. Seems to be Lego's trend (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Train Set Design (Help?)
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I realize that Track Designer has an elevation feature, but are there other sources of information on creating terrian for an L-Gauge train set? I have roughly an 11' x 11' room in which a shelf system is going. The layout is two modified dog bone (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Space?
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Ok so we know that Lego have StarWars now, but will we be getting a new Space series soon? Maybe Blacktron or Space Police III? I'm guessing Alpha Team, will probably go into Space at some point, but any rumblings from the Lego labs? Matt (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Legofest Crema
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Ho messo on-line le foto fatte a Crema (URL) Events) Se, per qualsiasi ragione, alcune foto fatte a cose o persone non vi fanno piacere, ditemelo che le elimino (....le foto, non le persone :-) Nota per Antonella: le prime foto sono le tue!!!! (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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