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Tomorrow morning I will on live TV on Channel 11 at 9:30am. BayLTC has a Christmas train layout set up in the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto, CA and the executive director arranged for a live broadcast from our train layout. Russell Clark (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) oh, that's Sweet, combining my two favorite things, Lego and Young Nordic Females ;-p Leg Godt Travis Matheson (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) as of Sunday (26th) 50% 0ff Leg Godt Travis Matheson (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Finalmente mi sono deciso di tirar fuori istruzioni e cataloghi dalla scatola e dal raccoglitore scassato in cui si trovavano e dar loro degna collocazione: (URL) raccoglitore A4 costava 2,80 euro. Le buste A4 costavano 1,20 euro per il pacco da 25. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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Alzi la mano chi non ha questo: (URL) a tutti! Gabriele (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) Tutto sommato questi nuovi set mi lasciano un po' freddino. Tra gli Star Wars i migliori sono quello col TIE fighter e l'Y-Wing e l'UCS Y-Wing; questi sembrano entrambi molto belli. Gli altri non sono molto diversi da quello che abbiamo già (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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As I'm getting back in the swing of all things ldraw, I tried out the Mac OS X version of LDView ((URL) Pretty cool viewer - works well on my G4 running 10.3.7. No crazy interface artifacts. Encountered a couple little bugs, figured I'd mention them (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) Calum, a few of us in NELUG were just talking about these very topics at the train show we did this past weekend. While I'm not speaking on behalf of NELUG, the four of us who were having the discusion all agreed that LUGNET, or more correctly (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I may have to make a new year's resolution, give up on lugnet and just browse brickshelf instead. That's where most of today's cool MOCs show up anyhow. Lugnet doesn't seem to have a lot to do with the art and craft of Lego these days. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Meet the Briclopeans (and their DuoDrive 2004)
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The Briclopeans are a race of block-headed, one-eyed humanoids. Their planet is very short on resources, so they can only afford to put two wheels on their cars. This transport is fairly typical of their cross-country taxis, used for crossing the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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(...) Yes that is true. I too find it hard to believe that Lego wouldn't make sets for Maersk anytime they wanted it, if they can earn a profit from it. btw, there are some similarities between Maersk and Lego. Both companies were founded early in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, I can't wait to have a closer look at it, but couldn't you move the buttons down below the spotlights? I think most people use the spotlight list a lot more frequently than the buttons, so less scrolling is needed if you swich them (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Another Episode 3 Set!!! Spoiler Warning!!!
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And well done again rebelscum/theforce.net: (URL) Vader's Transformation - With the help of a medical droid, the Jedi Knight once known as Anakin Skywalker is transformed into the villainous Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith. Includes Anakin (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I was thinking about this earlier. Jake just needs to shut-up. Whenever he starts talking, it seems to get him (and TLC) into trouble. Imagine if he had never said anything about the Maersk ship. People would not have expected it to become a (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hello! This is wonderful! I love all the details in the building and surrounding scene as well. Love the fence around the park. Really like the trams as well. Looks like you used the new dark grey color on the roof of the trams and it works (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Just one word: Ubercute! Thanks for making and sharing -NB (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This is a reference to the TV show Happy Days. The show was good for a few years, but it eventually started getting gimmicky and went down in quality. This first became apparent when they made an episode about Fonzi jumping his motorcycle over (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, and it was voluntary, AFAIK. He took the initiative to be the community liaison and while I don't know exactly what happened, my impression was that he pitched his superiors on the idea of being that link. I'm the kind of guy at work who (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya. AND THAT'S SCARY. Chris Magno: sane??? Well more seriously... .build isn't too bad. In fact can I put a general pitch/plea in? If you see a MOC you like, and you think it worthy, *spotlight* it.. that's one way to move the non MOC stuff (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have talked to the POV-Ray folks and figured out what I need to do to package a version of POV-Ray with my app L3P Launcher. So in my next version it will be all self contained (l3p and povray) and will be able to do the renders for you. I (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) That's pretty much what drove me out of my black hole of lurkerdom. I don't think the negativity expressed on LUGNET is fully representative of the AFOL audience, but if there are no rebuttals to some of the most outlandish displays of pique, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But since I am a buck fifty short and a day late, my teacher should have taught me not to use dial up and always check to see if the answer has been already posted, man I am TOO slow to play with the big boys!!!!! Janey "Red Brick. (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Treading ever so lightly into rtl since it appears to be the only sane part of LUGNET right now. I would wager there are more than a few people at LEGO who are already fed up (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tony, I really like this ship... its refreshing to see a moc using mostly "old school" building techniques & pieces. I like the idea of doing retro-nostalgia inspired MOCs. I think it would be fun to do modern interpretations of the classic (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) "Jump the shark" is an American based slang, describing the fall from glory... when something popular/useful/inter...aging..... has lost its luster.... fails to impress or declines in its usefulness or impressiveness. Some would argue that is (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Not sure where to chime in this thread, so I'm dropping it in the middle :) I personally feel I was lucky enough (or unlucky enough) to come out of the dark ages and rediscover my love of Lego about two years ago. My slow discovery of the the AFOL (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It sure is! (...) Can anyone think of *anyone* in the hobby that would have taken as much abuse as Jake has? Anyone? I sure can't. Call that Jake-fanboyness if you want, but we are by my reckoning already about 2 incidents into borrowed time (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just type "jump the shark" into Google and hit "I'm feeling lucky" Derek (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) What is jumping the shark? A. It's a moment. A defining moment when you know that your favorite television program has reached its peak. That instant that you know from now on...it's all downhill. Some call it the climax. We call it (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wouldn't be surprised if opportunities have already been lost. I also fear the day that Jake finally gets fed up and quits. I don't see anyone else stepping forward to fill these shoes, and I don't see Lego Corporate feeling much presser to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sorry but...what does it mean to "jump the shark"? (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know, I didn't think of that, and it's a really good point Dave. A lot of opportunities are going to disappear when Jake and/or Lego finally get fed up with us. Calum (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I always like to look at the Top Referrers. It lets you see who is linked to your page. But is there a Top Referrers section on your page? Steve (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Altre novità 2005!
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Ciao ragazzi, spulciando in questa pagina troverete delle cose carine, ma... ho capito male io o sono parecchi set nuovi che usciranno l'anno prossimo???? Ditemi di no per favore, perchè ho visto delle cose davvero intriganti... ma cacchio io devo (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) I was perfectly for the 'ignore them' routine. The situation, however, is that the company of our chosen hobby has representatives here and they see the shenanigans and the b*tchfest going on by a vocal minority. How then can we, as adult fans (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A very nice kick off to the holidays it is, as well as your reindeer ornaments. I would think this MOC would be worth the needed tweaking to get it to be more stable so you could use it again next year, of course, who would be willing to put (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Since you've asked this question directly, probably worse or neither. Those who post directly on the topics themselves are the worst offenders, either pro or contra. I'm just opining on the posters themselves, which is probably not any better, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you think posts like this make it better, or worse? You compare these issues to schoolyard misbehavior. If I remember correctly, the best way to deal with much of that was to ignore it. The people behaving badly will run out of steam and (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) might password this directory in the future, but, for now, lots of interesting stats for Sparky's Space--those numbers are quite big for my little corner of the internet :) Anyway, thanks Dan. I may tweak what's recorded at some later (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Larry, thanks for your reply and your compliments. (...) The tram is built after a plan and should be a little shorter rather then smaller. But this a good compromise, in my opinion. (...) The building is tan and light-yellow coloured, The tiles (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) These are all good suggestions- especially the comm array (which really should be there). I was of planning on doing some variants on this ship anyway, and the interior was one of the areas that clearly needed work. I hadn't thought too much (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Ah, and she's a beauty isn't she? I just wish I could get my hands on some more trans-yellow 4x6 plates. Those are hard to come by! (...) Thanks for the compliments. I've been trying to use variants on that engine for a while now, but it took (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Andreas Böker wrote: (another jawdropper) Wow, that's cool... the front is very ornate, really captures the real thing nicely. And those trams are great, even if they are a trifle (ahem) wide. :) Are those tiles white or tan? (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello! Sorry for chiming in. I know I'm exactly the type of Lugnet-user who ruines it for you. I'm sorry. This said I'm not going to poison the nice atmosphere here on rtltoronto and I'm chiming out (does that expression exist?) as suddenly as I (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave K (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi friends, I've got another moc of my litlle town. It is a big old house of my hometown, called "the german house", build by the merchandiser Jobst Wulfert. One the best representives of the "Weser-Renaissance"-period. Built in 1560. Here are the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) non-sensical postings from Calum??? In rtlToronto????? Really????? Say it ain't so! I guess I'm one of the patients in the institution now, 'cause they always made sense to me. Dave K -who has never really sat thru 'One who flew over the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What Jeff? Whatever do you refer to?? ;) I'm happy :) Dave K (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I _hated_ using webtrends, not sure why, but I just didn't like it at all. Webalizer I've been using for years, but I've set up awstats in parallel because it gives a slightly different analysis, and can work in semi-real time, instead of (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) # HostnameLookups: Log the names of clients or just their IP addresses # e.g., www.apache.org (on) or 204.62.129.132 (off). # The default is off because it'd be overall better for the net if people # had to knowingly turn this feature on, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Coming to Kalamazoo
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(...) I'd prefer the 27th too. Where, Kalamazoo? -Tim (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) install and configure. I use it on all my LEGO sites as well as some of my commercial web sites (my "work" site uses WebTrends which has more of the business nitty-gritty, but also costs some real $$). {Kelly} (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: SNIP! (...) Apart from your non-sensical posts that confuse the heck out of non-rtltoronto people (haha), I find that I usually agree with your more serious postings. Well said, Calum. -Bryan (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) apache? I'd like to do that for peach. Calum (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What do you want to set it up to do? Just to analyze it? I use both webalizer and awstats, both have their nice points. (URL) Dan Boger dan@peeron.com (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Mmmm, That is a rather unsusally choice of letters and number. I think this may be one of those 'inside jokes' that we are known for,,, But does everyone know what this inside joke refers to? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Jeff VW (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) snipped the interesting stats (...) Glad you did as well. (...) Watching the log files can be addicting..... I love to see the hit increase after a moc posting to Lugnet. Janey "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a theory I buy into..., and until a "solution" is demonstrated, it's a safely self-satisfied theory. Conflict is human nature, and until the day we're all lobotomized, or extinct, it won't change. Keeps things interesting I s'pose. :] (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Throughout time, there has been the threat of the end of the world, at least as we know it..... Y2K??? Armageddon?? WW III?? Plagues?? Pigs flying?? Hell freezing???? etc..... That's nothing compared to this!!! This may be the first known (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope, those are garage doors, rubber-band actuated ;-) I just wanted to make good replacement for those expensive lamel garage doors parts, so I basically copied the doors I have in my garage. The problem is that also in reality the doors (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Just build.....
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Hey everybody, Just thought I'd add my two cents to all the chatter going on around here! JUST BUILD!!! Since when did Lugnet become so not fun anymore? When I found this website many years ago, I thought it was one of the greatest things I've seen (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.general) !!
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(...) Jag har sett och hört den, och låten låter i princip precis som originalet, med en något mer technoaktig synth. (...) Se följande post jag gjorde i mediawatch efter att ha sett videon (innehåller artistens hemsideadress): (URL) kan man köpa (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.se)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: snip (...) That's a bloody brilliant idea.... wish I would have thought of it myself! Although I'm not really bothered by all the silly and/or childish bickering, although the ignorance and whiney (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think you are unneccesarily complicating things. In this case, I think simply providing a way for the user to overide the reference part directory is the way to go. -Orion (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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I was playing around with the log files on my Apache wevbserver (and if anyone can give me some great website that explains how to set up the access and error log files nicely, it'd be appreciated) and I parsed the last 4 days for Sparky's Space. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Interesting take on an old hat. The double delta design, single fin and thruster are definately all hallmarks of the venerable old girl. The updates are interesting...like the feathered exhaust and the panel hinge. Although... :) I almost feel (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) yeah, what sort of sicko would want one of those? ;-P Seriously this happens a lot in the model railway world, you scratch build a model of something not avaialable as a kit or RTR from the trade and just when you finish someone releases it. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: A Community Problem (Was: Re: 10152 Update)
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(...) Indeed. I have wondered why the same names keep popping up over and over with respect to TLC negativity. Almost feels a bit like a psy-ops campaign. Free speech is one thing. Excess indulgence is another. fut to .off-topic.debate ( shame we (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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In lugnet.lego, Rob Hendrix wrote: <snip> (...) Yeah, as soon as I saw those, I thought of the pain you'd be feeling. After checking yout your wonderful work at BF this past summer, this one from TLC has got to suck. Well, don't forget you got the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Episode 3 Set!!! Spoiler Warning!!!
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(URL) Walker Clone Walker - The battle for control of the galaxy rages on! Piloting their mechanical Scout Walkers with moveable heads, legs and blasters, will the Clone Troopers fight on the side of the Jedi or the evil Empire? Includes Clone (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Jake McKee" <jacob.mckee@america.lego.com> wrote in message news:I8xw3s.KoJ@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks Jake. Thanks for bringing us this news in person so we can be prepared before the actual event occurs. As for the rest of you, hmm, let's see (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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Getting back to the point... Calum Tsang wrote: <snip a lot of note worthy stuff> I was just thinking, what are the things I like on Lugnet. It comes down to two things. rtl and excellent MOCs. Maybe I haven't explored the extents of lugnet to the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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(...) Hmm. More sweeping statements, with absolutely nothing to back it up. Again. (...) If you're aware of the ratio between LEGO soliciting opinions and acting on opinions, then you must have some data to back it up. Show it. Put up or shut up. My (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| | Re: A Community Problem (Was: Re: 10152 Update)
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(...) Hi John, I wasn't actually referring to you personally... more the continuous TLC-bashing I've seen from some people, and not just on this subject. Makes you wonder why some people bother frequenting LUGNET, or buying LEGO, at all, if they (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Anytime we can mention the number 1 (or two, if you like 'The Burninator!!!" more...) all time best SB E-mail... fhqwhgads Though, for me, my all-time favourite still is "Can you play the guitar?"--it's so nostalgic with the lack of easter (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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More and more we've come to expect less and less from one another... Eh, Sorkinism. Anyway, rtl is like 'Cheers' to me (another television inference), where one comes to smile at the banter, and appreciate the 'funner' things--'where everybody knows (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello Travis, (...) You can try this file ((URL) with Orion's program. The result should look like this: (URL) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Oh, I just hate it when Calum's right about stuff. Prolly almost as much as he hates it when I'm right. Fortunately for me, there's a frequency difference there. :) (...) Me either. (URL) That wiki scares me, it takes obsession to a Whole New (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The thing is I have that old 'zoodles' commercial im my head now--"well sharky's going to bite your ear off!" Chris, we got Derek, Dave (me), and our most recent convert, John. You're coming over, my friend--you do not know the power of the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Perhaps there are different connotations of the term "limited"? "Limited" in that we will purposefully limit production to X number of units to create collector demand, and will never produce them again, thus protecting their collector's (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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And coming in at number 5 it's: Dan Boger wrote: > (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At the time, it was. Does that negate new contracts with Maersk? Dave K (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yah, go Calum! I should write something that will allow me to subscribe to some people's posts, no matter where they are. (...) I will never-ever-ever make a post about The Sibbie! (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Providing a way to override default LDraw folder path would be enough for me. Philo (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Calum "The Yellow Dart!" Tsang. That'll earn you +5, maybe +10... And I think that, once again, Calum put into one wonderful post exactly what I'm feeling. TLC is getting better with their (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm pretty sure that the 10152 wasn't either. This whole thing seems to turn on a mistranslation more than anything else. That's pretty funny at one level, actually. Most of the rest of the difference appears to be cultural, we seem to have a (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Aye it shall, even if I have to throw large amounts of $ at Lego to get the parts to do so.. it shall! It seems my Lego collection is too eclectic to have enough to finish it right now.. but I'm working on one... (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) box of classic space sets, and I can really appreciate the way you've updated 918 since I'm rebuilding the original. I really like the engine, with the vectoring finger things, and the trunk is cool. The color scheme is grat, too. Plus, you (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) It's really cold outside. I think hell is freezing over. I just ventured out from the .robotics room and read the 10152 thread. I agree with BOTH Larry AND Calum. I better get my coat. Steve (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wrong. TLC stated that they had old Maersk Blue pellets and 'wouldn't it be nice to give the AFOL a really cool set and use up the pellets at the same time'. Why should that negate future contracts? It was a business decision made at the time (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) I'm pretty sure the duck wasn't marketed as a "limited edition of 10,000". It really matters not what their excuss is if they changed their mind they could have changed the model. Their move was compleatly unethical and problably leaves them (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well put Calum.... I feel the same way. Personally, all I ever read nowadays is rtlToronto, loc.ca, and technic sub-groups. Everytime I have ventured into the main group, and scanned some of the topics (the great dumb grey debate, people (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I am watching ! I don't think you can rely on anything to positively identify an unofficial part. We could enforce something in all files that are submitted to the Parts Tracker, but unofficial files could just be local to the user, with (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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Sorry, I think I need to clarify further... - This is in the "Investigator" section, NOT the regular program area. - after I click on the big "upload" arrow, I changed the dataset name to, e.g., "ds1", but there is no graph. - I click on the "upload (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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You know, in my random stumblings among the leftovers from a nice community it's nice to find rtlToronto and Calums wise words once more. Perhaps one day I'll be back sharing the fun in full scale. This should provide som interesting responces from (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I wonder if there is anyone has a chance playing with the investigator with the 2.5.4/B. It seems to be a bug: Symptom: 1) after doing the programming in level 4, do to the upload data window by clicking the "upload area" icon 2) click the big white (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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(...) You could have it in an IKEA cafeteria. Young Nordic females would wheel around cartloads of different elements and impulse sets. ABBA muzak would be piping away. The non-thinking man's Pick-a-Brick. pete.w (I think I need to get out more...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Sand Red is just so 2001. (...) Ah ! Hallucinations due to MSG ( Mono(Jet) Sodium Glue-to-mate ). (...) Could be a once in a lifetime experience with the color range halving. (...) pete.w (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Rene presented them in his post, just one level above Bens posting: (URL) Quotes: “The edition of this set is likewise limited, there is a total of 14,000 copies” “This is your last chance to buy Maersk blue bricks” Yours, Christian (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Wrong end of the line. Imagine what car (or other companies) go through when they promise something in their advertising, and don't keep it. E.g. if the any car company advertises a car to run 100km with 3 litres (The task of calculating the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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