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(...) Ok, replying to my own post...here are some more reasons TLG might want to raise cash (all purely speculative, of course): They are going to attempt to *buy* MegaBloks KKK and family is seeking an early retirement Realizing Galidor failed (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | New Build - DB 115 Multiped Tank
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Hi all, Been a while since I last posted, since my last (not quite finished) post I got distracted and built this... (URL) Brickshelf Link (URL) It is heavily inspired by the works of Soren and Mladen and obviously Shirow Masamune, whose work I (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: A french BB 62400
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(...) I'm not sure but I think there's a misunderstanding there. (I've been not precise enough) There are two tiles and if the one in the side (SNOT mounted) of the engine has no offset, the one "stud up" has a 0.4 stud offset relatively to the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Richie, First off, get yourself a razor saw, this will give you cleaner cuts that remove less material. I'd recomend cutting the sections down the middle , and not offset. Make you initial cut across the top. Then flip it over, anduse side (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO® is near an agreement to sell its LEGOLAND theme parks
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Larry Pieniazek wrote: <snip> (...) As long as we are in a speculative mood...why does TLG want to raise money. Are they contemplating opening a factory in China? Is $450M+ enough to do this? Oh, I know...they need the cash to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Abner Finley wrote: (snip) (...) Jake said the key word is "speculated"... to me, the key word is "head scratcher" (well that's two words)! I still don't see why LEGO want to do this, the amount of money they get back seems a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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(...) Just a short note... I am just reading the information based on wired services and other news outlets online. And yes the information is "speculated" not true information. (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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(...) The key to this article is the word "speculated". I've just read on our intranet that this rumor is not true. Apparently, we are still in negotiations with more than one party. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liaison LEGO Community Team (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | Re: What's the status of LEGO 48x48 mosaics?
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(...) I sent out some feelers a few weeks ago when I noticed the entire category had disappeared from US S@H, but have not heard anything definitive. I was also trying to push the idea that Brick-o-Lizer be kept as a design tool online even if the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Re: Lpub Dual Callout
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(...) I believe that your solution of multiple identical parts within the same begin/end is the correct solution. I'll make the PLI and BOM processes handle this case correctly. This way each instance gets its own placement and orientation. Kevin (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: ILTCO at the National NMRA convention in Cincinnati, July 2005
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In lugnet.announce, Paul Janssen wrote: Oops, 14 clubs, I forgot Indylug/CILTC!! Paul ps. My (poor) excuse for this omission is that they keep changing their name to CILTC, and then back to Indylug, so when typing the list, I left out CILTC, but (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | ILTCO at the National NMRA convention in Cincinnati, July 2005
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ILTCO would like to invite everyone to come see the largest LEGO train layout ever (~50 x 70 feet, or well over 15 x 20 meters) at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) National Train Show, July 7-9, 2005 in Cincinnati!!!! The show is open (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town) !!
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| | Re: It's a sad day in Belville land :( ...
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"Melody Brown" <legomel@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message news:IHEGr3.1yIy@lugnet.com... (...) dear (...) others due (...) pondering the (...) This is very sad news :( SAB (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | LEGO® is near an agreement to sell its LEGOLAND theme parks
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Financially troubled Danish toy maker LEGO® Holdings is about to sell four of the biggest bricks in its empire — its LEGOLAND theme parks. Danish media have speculated that Blackstone Group, a New York-based private equity firm is close to an (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: incredibile.. + ruote RC
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(...) Quelle che uso io sono gia complete di cerchione e le misure sono: cerchione 52 mm, ruota completa con gomma 63mm. Comunque non ti preoccupare, so che ne esistono di più grandi e anche di più piccole; quindi, l'unico consiglio che ti posso (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: No HP Set Fans?
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(...) these are awesome cant wait to see the rest. (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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| | Re: A french BB 62400
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(...) This is a useful technique I and others have used before, but in this case it isn't actually necessary. Try putting a technic 1x1 brick with a half pin in it, or a 'dalek' brick (1x1 brick with studs on all sides) on top of the laid-down (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Yes!!! I was told today by a special little birdie that Australia, our dear beloved land, won't be stocking the belville range (along with a few others due out this year too)... I was quite sad to hear this as I have been pondering the stores (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: The Wikipedia Article
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(...) Thank you for the correction. I joined the community back in about 1994 on RTL, and now that you mention it, I remember to have heard of an alt.toys.lego, although not more than hearsay. (...) Well, just do it. Wikipedia is a new encyclopedia (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: A french BB 62400
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(...) ... (...) Bonjour Philippe et Erik This technique incredibly rich !! 1. Use of the 1x1 Technic brick for SNOT orientation needed for the 0.4 stud gap by the plate. In fact not a plate but a 2x2 corner plate because the stud is a bit higher (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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