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Thanks for the info John. I think "crowkillers" dislikes the model because it does not appear to have shocks and the wheels don't appear to be the large size typically used for technic supercars. However, I like it. It looks great- especially the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If it was Janey, her excuse would have been, that she was searching the globe for more red bricks. (...) Looks like the Middle East is where the problem originated. (...) That was probably the Gaza strip. Annexed for all time. (...) pete.w (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | BA HAHAHHA!!!!
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this made me LMAO!!! (URL) is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Ferrari
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(...) I love major studless Technic models. If this big baby has the mechanics of the last supercar -- working engines, 5+R gearbox, full suspension, 1400+ pieces, etc. -- and rings in at C$150 or less, I'll get one. Given the going prices of past (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 4679 tubs now $19.97
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(...) Thanks Greg. I picked up two today. To make the deals even better, they are giving out one pack of LEGO Magazine plus Bionicle comic book for each Lego item bought. Tubs count. I pushed my luck a bit and managed to score an even sweeter deal, (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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"David Eaton" <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:I80AH4.1088@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) compatibility. (...) written (...) don't (...) disappointed (...) I understand. I composed this letter with the idea that it wouldn't be a letter from (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color)
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"James Wilson" <wilson_j_s@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I805EB.1wMK@lugnet.com... (...) person], (...) to (...) communication, (...) 500 (...) sit up (...) I totally agree, James. I tried to leave most of that part of the letter blank for (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color)
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| | Re: Ferrari
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(...) year's large Technic supercar - large technic sets have traditionally been released in the summer in north america. However, the smaller scale "model Team" Ferrari Enzo has been spotted and purchased at TRU in the US, and is also in TRU (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
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ok this is a funky idea, but I've already got some evidence it can work. I *really* need 4 outputs, but I only need 2 inputs for my project. Is there some way, using brickOS (I assume it's impossible without modifying firmware), to reprogram an (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: why doesn't this work?
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(...) That doesn't totally seem right. I would think it would slow, before stoping. One last thing to try is actually storing sensor value in the array. Also, in the Checkvar function, it looks like the line: if(temp<27) temp=0; should say (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Summary: MUGS 2004-10
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(...) Hey!!!!!! I resemble that remark!!! Apparently Mr. Crawford has learned some of my finer skills. Ouch, truth hurts....LOL, and the real sad part is, my record stands..... I have not been to a show/display yet that I have not destroyed (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Actually, I 100% agree with you there (and did before I posted) - and the LEGO magazines I've seen for 10+ yrs proves your point. I agree that brick size and shape are MUCH more important (and hinted at that in the letter, so it didn't appear (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) There is a factual error here. Dark grey and brown have not been around for 20 years. You probably want to annex the letter with a detailed description of which colours have changed, with a photo, or even real parts, as an example if you want. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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Thanks for the feedback. (...) Good Point. I argued that internally as well, and thought that the promise on color consistency was a stretch (at best) so it's good to see some opinions that support that counter-point of view. Please also see my (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: what is the best starter train set?
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(...) Oh, ya!!! I completely forgot about that one! It IS a screaming deal. (...) I think a lot of adult fans at the time didn't think much of the set design. It has good parts and thus if you can find it deeply discounted it's a good buy, but the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Summary: MUGS 2004-10
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(...) <snip> (...) It appears Janey Red bricks ability to Destroy others mocs is rubbing off on old Rosco here :) It appears the earth rolls a lot better than expected. It has given me a fun way of dismantling it thou, Maybe next meet, it's time for (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | Re: why doesn't this work?
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(...) Your exactly right, the results are a sequence 1-20, meaning that it takes 20 sensor changes to go from full speed to stop. The rest of the array is zero's as it should be, so the program works perfectly. I'm amazed though that the rotation (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: My first MOC to go public: Butters from South Park
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Great sculpture! I love that you included the throwing star in his eye. That episode is one of my favorites. Any chance you'll ever modify it into a Professor Chaos? (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Ferrari
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The new Ferrari kit was not in the latest catalog. Is it only available in Europe? (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) I'll bet the rules are still subject to change. If anyone has an opinion, about what would be better, they should express it to Jake and Jan Steve (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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(...) WOW! this is some sweet neo-retro space glory all the way! Well Played! Jeff (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) Sorry for taking so long to follow-up on this! A few answers from Jan: The Programming environment: You will get a normal Mindstorms set from us, the latest version. Software: see above, normal LEGO Mindstorms Software Jake --- Jake McKee (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: why doesn't this work?
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(...) I think that means for the first 27 times through the loop, the value for SENSOR_1 changes every time. So all the values would be 0 or 1. Instead of storing the timeout, try creating a seperate counter that's incromented each time through the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) Three hours for building and programming is *extremely* tight, even with a second two hour session the next day if everything had to be done from scratch. I've run a couple of competitions that way, but only because more time wasn't available. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: differenze pneumatic x esperti
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Strano pensavo che costavano + quelle blu...... Secondo il mio modesto parere sono esattamente le stesse cambia solo il colore. Ne ho già fin troppe:-)))...))) Fabio "Davide Peroni" <pispo83@tin.it> ha scritto nel messaggio (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.0 Beta 1 Released *** [DAT]
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(...) Thanks Travis, i have tested different settings, the wierding appear only if primitive substitution AND specular highlight are on, then it affects any transparent sphere primitive. another simple workaround is to use LDView 2.1 that may be a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: why doesn't this work?
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(...) 2000 (...) Yes (it shows up fine on the watch graph) Steve here's the whole program #define TRUE 1 #define FALSE 0 int Vvariable; int Aforward=1; int speed; int maxspeed=0; int timeout=0; int array[27]; task main() { //start speedcontrol; (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Tatsumaki
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MC7 put new construction pictures of the Tatsumaki on Brickshelf: (URL) e (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) The main thing is that it's even for everyone. Allowing everyone to bring pre-written code is fair. On the other hand, not allowing anyone to bring pre-written code would also be fair. It kind of comes down to how they want to organize the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: what is the best starter train set?
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(...) That is a screaming deal. Thanks. I'm curious as to why 4561 isn't highly regarded. I guess I'm more looking for a basic set up (motor, tracks and some basic parts) and then intend on creating my own train. I agree that the more recent Super (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Gobble, Gobble >Gulp<... Lots of Leftovers...
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Nice! But where are the yams w/marshmallows on top, and the green bean casserole? :-) James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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| | Re: why doesn't this work?
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(...) What is the value of inc when you're done? And, is SENSOR_1 defined as a rotation sensor? (and active?) Steve (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | MUNE Buggy
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This is my first .Space MOC, and an entry to the Spacewheels contest. (URL) Built as a Showcar, the MUNE Buggy is a fast and powerful moon machine, and is well-known on the (landing) strip circuits. It's name is derived from MUsclecar/Nuclear (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) Oh, that makes sense. I guess I was too excited about the possibility of a new sensor that I overlooked the obvious! -- David Schilling (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | why doesn't this work?
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I've written a program to record the timing of a rotation sensor changing in an array, but all I get out is zero's and the occaisonal 1 or 4. I've checked several things but can't find any obvious problem. The program compiles and runs perfectly and (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: RCX and the 9v system - help needed!
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(...) There are many ideas out there. Here's one: Build Cows... (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: what is the best starter train set?
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(...) The easy no brainer is the 65537 My Own Train Classic Freight Train, which has upwards of $165 worth of stuff and sells for under $80 (try <www.brickbros.net>). See (URL) for more info. Welcome back! -Ted (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: .adventurers picking up steam!
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Thanks Steve. Just keeping building those adventurers creations! Chris (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: RCX and the 9v system - help needed!
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Hi and thanks for the link! My problem isn't so much a problem more of a "I've got these LEGO computers, I don't build robots, now how do I make use of them" kind of thing. :) I think, unfortunately, the building or converting of an RCX is beyond me (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: what is the best starter train set?
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(...) It is. (...) That change happenend almost 15 years ago now, and there haven't been any changes since, so any 9V you get is compatible with any other. 4.5 and 12v stuff is also gauge compatible. So it's all good. (...) What are your criteria? (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Red-Darkgrey themed ALC Orca Dropship and Supermodule
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(...) I'm one half of that! (...) Dude! That is great! Wow, check the size of that Module! Magnifi! wow the corridors, the shape, the function, the checkered caution areas, the large swing crane. I love it! The Orca has so many cool details. I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Shuriken
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(...) Oh wow, sweet. It looks multi-segmented, lots of areas, components and sections. Very cool. Snip contest stuff (...) That is so cool! (...) Hard to say, they all look so cool. I like all of them. When I look at the first example (above) I like (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | what is the best starter train set?
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I've recently come out of my dark ages and feel its about time to finally get a train set up going after years of dreaming of one. I've done some research on which trains to get or start with and haven't come to any conclusive "this is the set to (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 07
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(...) Right on Jass' master. You feel the funkiness. (...) The Insectoids Tech is on loan. The only clause included in the treaty was NO BRASSO. But it sounds a lot more menacing in Insectoids speak: "Errrrshooooklamorer...razooooka. Vig." (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: CLB Flyer (was: promoting CLB at the ...)
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(...) Ok, I looked over the MichLUG flyer and it is far more train and club display orientated than I remembered. I think it might be better if we started from scratch. Once we have the verbage worked out, I'm willing to lay it out in a pdf. (Or (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.clb, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Apocryphal Blacktron Freudenshadow Racer
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(...) With this in mind, I give you the latest in (URL) space-borne tug-craft.> (You may need to Refresh if you've visited my MOC page before). Dave! FUT OT.Clones, again! (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 07
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(...) Hey thanks, I know what you mean. I too think a nice 1/4 stick of dynamite would make a nice blithering of parts in all directions. A nice pull back pan shot, then, Bam! But taking the tour before hand is important.I guess that would be the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) Huh. They might want to clarify/restrict that, just a bit. Unless they really mean for people to write all their code ahead of time, and bring it with them. Steve (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Oggetti in vendita
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ragazzi mi faccio un po' di pubblicità.. ho messo in vendita qualche cosina su ebay, la trovate negli oggetti in vendita di giovy1982, se volete darci un'occhiata, vi ringrazio! ciao a tutti e buoni acquisti/vendite a tutti ;-) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Drop Troopers Space Superiority Fighter
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The Drop Troopers. A rather unknown Sub Fraction of LUGNET's .Space Newsgroup. They fight 3vil, Kick Butt for Peace, and try to help, but no one really likes them, kinda like the British. But now, a new fighter was produced, the Drop Trooper's Space (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: promoting CLB at the Midwest LEGO Train Show?
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(...) Well you could walk around, talk with people who seem VERY interested in the displays, mention the club. I'm not sure what else to do. (...) We don't currently have a flyer, but I'm willing to modify the MichLUG one for CLB use. (I'm guessing (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.clb, FTX)
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| | Re: Is set #4886 a Europe/Oceana exclusive?
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(...) I'm very interested in 4886 as well. Hopefully someone from shop@home can post an update on when or if these will be avaiable in the US/Canada. Mark (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Coming to Kalamazoo
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(...) Cool. I'm St. Joseph, which is only 1hr southwest of K-zoo. I'm not sure if I'd be able to attend something over the weekend, but I'd be free most any weekday evening while your here. I'll let others pipe in before we try to nail down anything (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, FTX)
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| | RE: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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David, I think by pressure sensors they mean touch sensors. Scott -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of David Schilling Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 1:41 PM To: (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Coming to Kalamazoo
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Greetings! I'm visiting my family in Kalamazoo for the holidays. I'll be in town December 22-31. Christmas is on the weekend so I figure MichLUG doesn't have anything going on. But if any peeps want to hang out that would cool. I won't be able to (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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| | Re: Final draft of the letter?
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(...) I'm not terribly fond of the "Dear Lego Company" bit-- perhaps if it were addressed to Jorgen Vig personally. But if it's addressing the company as a whole, I'm not sure it even needs the "Dear company" bit. (...) Maybe it's just me, but I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) How about 2 "Touch" sensors? I thought the same thing, the first time I read it (when Jan replied to my e-mail, earlier today :) Steve (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: to LEGO factory : You are not being fair.
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(...) Probably because it's as much a learning experience for them as it is for the entrants. (Almost) Every dynamic website such as this has "growing pains" when it is first set up. It will get ironed out. Wait, you iron out wrinkles, not growing (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO sells "violent" toys?
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(...) While searching for something else, I came across TLCs statement about the recall of 6776 immediately following the September 11th attacks. I believe it has relevance with respect to what Jake says above... (URL) Its also interesting to note (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | ILTCO to display at the NMRA 2005 National Train Show
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Greetings We are delighted to announce that ILTCO has been invited to display at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) Annual Train Show. NMRA 2005 Train Show will be held immediately following the NMRA National Convention in Cincinnati. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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I got answers to a some of the questions we've been asking from Jan Beyer about the contest. Question: There seems to be two aspects to the competition. You mention registration is required by February "so you can work at home", as well as an event (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Town Hall - Micro Scale for Lego Factory Contest
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(...) Very nice work there! Some really good detail work, and with only single parts...the bell is just clever! The dark red gives the building a distinguished feel, too...the tan deatil work is also nice. Your double jumper plate solution to the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Shuriken
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(...) Yeah, that part wouldn't do anything for the length. I look forward to the new version. (my interest is purely sculptural of course...) (...) Indeed. How they came up with 'creamsicle' for something orange and vanilla flavoured escapes me (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Super Cief Consists
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The old Super Cief Consists link doesn't work any more. But I've found another site that has some good information regarding the early streamline versions (uses E1 engines enstead of F3s). But the cars are mostly the same, the later SC haveing a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Frank bought a new LEGO room (with attached bedroom, kitchen, etc.)
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In lugnet.people, Frank Filz wrote: <snip> (...) Congratulations! -- Thomas Main thomasmain@myrealbox.com (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Gobble, Gobble >Gulp<... Lots of Leftovers...
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The carrots are excellent! Bryan (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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| | Lorentzian Time Warp Fighter
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Introducing the Newest technology from Kamon Corp Military Technologies, Derivived from magnets, anti-matter, and a high powered fusion device, and other classfied materials. We have developed time travel, although it uses a highly unstable (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Looking for 4774 Scorpion Orb Launcher!!!
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(URL) never seen this set before, does anyone have this for sale? Matt (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: More Butters Fun
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(...) snip (...) Your original Butters is pretty nice, and seems pretty accurate. That shuriken scene was so wrong, but so funny. Great job! My first MOC after getting back into Lego was a sculpture too, but I was quickly lured back into making (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Frank bought a new LEGO room (with attached bedroom, kitchen, etc.)
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Check out the pictures of the home I recently purchased: (URL) home is about 1.5 miles from work, about the same distance from work as my apartment,though it isn't as convenient to the light rail. The LEGO room will be to the right in this picture: (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.people)
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| | differenze pneumatic x esperti
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allora visto la necessità di aqquistare delle mini pompe pneumatic ho sfogliato bl.... mi sono trovato difronte a pompe nere e blu dal costo circa di 5$ l una e quelle gialle e nere che arrivano anche a 10$ che differenza cè???? a qualcunatro (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Final draft of the letter?
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Hey, David, After giving it a quick read, I've got two suggestions: 1) I don't see anything wrong with addressing the letter to a real person, ideally the CEO of LEGO (whose name escapes me at the moment). I think a personally-addressed letter makes (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | More for gadget lovers...
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I saw this (URL) mentioned in a blog I frequent... A 1900 fax machine, the "Telediagraph" that could send pictures (line art) via teletype. Kind of reminded me of the many Lego copiers I've seen on the web....but complete electromechanical...you (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | RE: Motor Speed Control
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(...) :) (...) I'm not sure how the Swan firmware does it, but I have mine set so it cycles every 8 ms. It's on for 0 to 8 ms, then off (brake) for the rest, depending on the speed. That's fast enough to produce a very smooth result. There is no (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | RE: Motor Speed Control
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(...) Actually, it's more like standing on the brakes, letting go and then gunning the gas, stepping off the gas and standing on the brakes :-) And yes, that WILL use more gas, and more batteries. Now, if the resolutiion of timing for the brake (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Gobble, Gobble >Gulp<... Lots of Leftovers...
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Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Took a little time away, so didn't post this until recently... But Once we caught up to the Biod... Ooooo, look what a nice even brown...Well done! (URL) who want's dark meat? Now THAT's what I call a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug) !
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| | RE: Motor Speed Control
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(...) Yes, but I think the "power" portion of the cycle will draw more, because it's always trying to go from stop to full speed. Like driving a car with the brakes on. Start with the brake totally pressed, and the more you push on the gas, the less (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Have you ever watched a child (10 and under) play with LEGO? Quite often the brick size and shape is way more important than the colour. Take a look at the "kid creations" in the LEGO Magazine. Things are made of all different colours put (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Dec 5 Meeting Agenda
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Contact me if you need directions and phone number: 73 Keller Ave Rockaway NJ 07866 4pm to whenever bring your extra catalogs so we can hand them out at the train show dinner<-- remind me I tend to lose track of time shopping mocs train show future (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | RE: Motor Speed Control
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(...) The brake function (as far as I know) should not use more battery power as the short circuit is in the driver chip itself. The drivers are MOSFETs, so setting the H bridge to brake does not actually apply any battery power to the motor (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Motor Speed Control
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(...) If you are not concerned with remaining pure, this interface (URL) should provide better feedback than the rotation sensor. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | promoting CLB at the Midwest LEGO Train Show?
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I'm planning to attend the Midwest LEGO Train Show this weekend. Is there anything I/we could do to help promote the CLB there? I'll have my 4-year-old with me, and won't be able to stand in one place very long, but I could perhaps leave a stack of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.clb, FTX)
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| | Re: Motor Speed Control
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(...) I've been using a power/brake method (instead of power/float) for quite some time in BrickOS. That was one of the first big steps in getting my Legway to work. ( (URL) ) It allows you to program a robot to make smooth turns (slow, instead of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Any NCLTC/LUG members living in Franklin, NC
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(...) There isn't a NGLUG but there is DixieLUG (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug)
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| | ESB Scene: Rescue Mission
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The protocol droid C3-PO seeks out Han to inform him that Luke has not returned to the base. To find his friend, Han sets out on a Tauntaun in the Hoth's snowy wastes, heedless of the dropping temperatures, which is likely to kill him. (3 URLs) (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Any NCLTC/LUG members living in Franklin, NC
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(...) The western-most AFOL I've met in North Carolina is Thomas Main in Boone. Your best bet may be to try the North Georgia folks since it is far closer. I don't know if there's an 'NGLUG', but there is an NGLTC. (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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In lugnet.color, Mark Chan wrote: <snip> (...) I don't think TLC ever made a promise like this. I remember seeing in some catalogs from the '80s that TLC promoted the fact the most elements were interchangeable with one another, and that all the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Red-Darkgrey themed ALC Orca Dropship and Supermodule
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(...) I second this! Hear hear! Rick (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Un consiglio per favore...
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Salve a tutti, io ho acquistato il lego RC 8376, e adesso ho intenzione di aquistarne un altro.. la mia domanda è questa: se collego i 4 motori alle due centraline e le metto sulla stessa frequenza riesco a comandarle entrambe con un solo (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Motor Speed Control
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(...) I'm doing somthing similair at the moment. My robot runs along a track and needs to be controlled so it doesn't go too fast. I've successfully written some code which limits the top speed, you may be able to modify it or just incorparate ideas (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Weetabix Sets
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(...) You're right. It's rolled wheat flakes pressed into a rectangular bar shape with rounded ends. The website's here: (URL) used to go past the only factory that made it in the world on the way to school. Although people usually add some jam, (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO Brand Store Near Heathrow?
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Kingston is almost on the way between LHR and LGW but it'a an awful place to get to and from by car and you'd need to allow at least 5 hours (2 hours to fight through the traffic, park and find the shop, 1 hour to shop, and 2 hours to Gatwick, (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: RCX and the 9v system - help needed!
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If I am understanding the problem correctly here, you should look into using DCC from the RCX. If I do understand your problem, here is a link to a site where a guy tackles using RCX with LEGO trains, and controls them uniquely well with the help of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | (off-topic) Forth Bridge Rivets
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(...) The Forth Bridges Visitors Centre Trust (a registered charity) has a limited number of encapsulated Forth Bridge rivets for sale. The rivets were removed as part of the ongoing maintenance of the structure and donated to the trust by Network (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Color change: Let's go straight to the CEO!
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Hi Scott, Out of curiousity, I then ask, why is, for example, the engineer from 'Spiderman's train rescue': (URL) Flesh coloured? Is he a specific character like say, Peter Parker or Harry Potter? Samarth SNIP (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Summary: MUGS 2004-10
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Yesterday, MUGS held a display at Our Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School, Surrey Hills, to the delight of both the students and the teachers. This was our first chance to display our train layout (christened Shedbridge after the two main (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | Re: RCX and the 9v system - help needed!
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(...) Hi William I found out when I ran the train using the Discovery Scout that it just hurtled around the track, then backwards and forwards if I used the pre-programmed commands. I have not experimented too much with the RCX, but thanks for the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: I love Lego
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(...) Sorry All, This is not about Lego in General. I feel like I'm a Old Blue Lego Steamtrain,and I'm pulling so many different types of carriages.Some New and some Old.Their are so many different colours. In the past, this train has allways (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Berretto Classic Space - siamo di nuovo in gara!!!
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Mi è presa la dislessia da tastiera, (ho scritto senza occhiali!!), volevo dire Giuliano..... e di nuovo: ciao GAetano "Aetan" <aetan76@tiscali.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:I7zIx0.v8M@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Berretto Classic Space - siamo di nuovo in gara!!!
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Scusate il post.... I cappellini li vorrei taglia adulti..... ( leggendo il post di Giukiano misono accorto di non averlo specificato) Sorry :-))) Ciao GAteano (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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