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(...) Eh, I don't like the Dragon product line. The occasional special piece in a kit is great (Bionicle pushes the limits of good taste, but doesn't break them), the Dragon line is hard to be considered bricks at all. From what I've seen, there are (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Snart dags före Legoland!
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(...) Och så var man tillbaka igen. Åter till jobbet en vecka innan nästa semesterdel tar vid. Köpte nästan inget Lego på Legoland, en liten påse med godis bara (Se min andra post om fynd i Lund). Barnen stortrivdes i alla fall (6-åring, 15-åring + (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Fynda på Åhlens (i varje fall i Lund)
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På väg hem från Legoland stannade vi några dagar i Lund. På Åhlens hade dom rea på Lego! Vi fyllde på vårt förråd med: 7531 Clikits 99:- 4099 Designer, fordon, 90:- 4100 Designer, Mecha, 90:- ordinariepris 200:- eller mer. (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Mursten catalog/phamplet
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I just put scans of a Mursten catalog/phamplet at: (URL) would like some help translating the inside of the phamplet, to me it looks Danish, but that is just a guess. In case you cant read the text, here it is: Ideen med den i midten afbildede (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Ahh, the old times...
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(...) While I hope they do continue older product lines, I am a big fan of the mindstorms, the Spybotics, the Bionacle manas. I have found uses for some of the most obscure peices, and if you take a look at the lugnet mecha forum, you will some othe (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: tobacconist's parts
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(...) I have those four, SPECERIER and POST with red letters, TOBAK with black and cursive, GARAGE with thin black letters. Are they for different versions of the set, or where the letters of different style on the different signs? (...) I think (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Is Lego the most complex collectible toy of all time?
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(...) As Janey said. Artificial stone. Looks like stone, feels like stone, heavy as stone. I got one of the smaller boxes from the factory as thanks for my CAD program, and I was very intrigued when I got a message from the post office about a quite (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | roboshow.de with new design in English
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Hi folks, something that will be interesting for those of you who not speaking German: My homepage (URL) is now also available in English! Just click on the British flag on the top. Additionately I created a new design, that offers more space and is (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: MegaBloks
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(...) I personally don't know - but Lugnet DOES have a forum for discussing Megabloks and other clone brands: (URL) . You'll probably get more information there. -Lenny :followups to o-t.clone-brands (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: advise on class size...
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I try to keep to around not more than 5 children per mindstorms kit (or per RCX if using Dacta), and not more than 8-10 per instructor. Usually - once you get above about 8, it is good to have a couple of other adults around to keep peace, so the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: Bionicle MOCs for Brickfest 2005
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(...) Regarding the question whether it is a Bionicle MOC or not - If the majority of parts are Bionicle or related parts such as technic, then it can be considered a Bionicle MOC. Having a large number of non Bionicle parts does not necessarily (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: MegaBloks
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I'll admit that Megabloks look really cool on the shelf. But I have to question a really cool looking Pirate ship or castle w/ dragon when there's only a hundred pcs or so. I look at the boxes and see a LOT of juniorization. And talk about color (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: better be sitting down for this....
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(...) CALUM!! thats is the FUNNIEST thing i have seen you re-draw to date!!! i had to save that to disk, I'm re-sending that to all my new home-boyz. I like the extra chains and the ball cap you put on my head. did anyone else NOTICE that in the the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Iris and Eldon Storage Products On Sale at Rite Aid
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Saw the ad in my morning paper. Here's a link to the ad on the Rite Aid site- (URL) good untill the 9th of July. Adr. (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | advise on class size...
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Hi Robo Educators, I would like to gather some opinions from the educators out there who teach their middle school classes using the LEGO MINDSTORMS + Robolab: 1) What is a reasonable class size in 2 to 3 hours session? 2) How about summer camp (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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(...) I'm not Mike but the Howto_Upgrade.txt in the LanguageTemplate file at (URL) has all the info you need. just redo the same procedure you did when upgrading from 3.00 to 3.10 and don't forget to backup your 3.10 first. (do you still have the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: An Idea for new Mindstorms - event potential?
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(...) Human brain: 100,000,000,000 neurons. Bee brain: 1,000,000 neurons. Housefly: 300,000 neurons. Fruitfly: 400 neurons. Nematode: 100 neurons. Sea slug 7 neurons. The housefly is actually suprisingly smart for the insect world. I found somewhere (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | German and Italian language add-on for MLCad 3.20 available
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hi folks, I upgraded the german and italian language add-on for MLCad. the add-ons are now fit for version 3.20. you'll find the .zip-files along with a tutorial for how to change the language interface at: German - (URL) - (URL) w. (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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Great work Michael! Can you give me directions on how to update the Dutch translation? Thanks. Jaco P.S. Will you be fixing the GHOST error with the MLCadArrow? (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
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| | looking for Michael Hall
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Hi, I am looking for Michael Hall. Does anyone know him, or live near him???? He has a package for me and the first time this went perfectly fine, so i know i can trust him. But, i haven't received any answers to my emails since Februari (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Question about MOC cards
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(...) The rule of thumb I've always seen used is "one judgeable creation, one MOC card"... Otherwise you run the risk of confusing the judges or voting audience. But if you want to put together additional sheets with information, or if you want to (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Question about MOC cards
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This year I am bringing my Solomons Temple MOC (80% complete as of right now!) and I was wondering about some MOC card etiquette. Is it considered bad form to have more than one Card for a large MOC? Mine is 32 studs wide and 128 long and a cut out (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Hanging asteroids (was: Re: Announcing the great Asteroid MOC Contest!)
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(...) I've been watching this Asteroid debate hang/don't hang. Having done commercial suspended ceiling work a bit, might I offer some suggestions. I fully agree with the ideas against hanging from the ceiling tile. I don't know how many asteroids (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: New MOC: British Class 37 diesel loco with articulated bogies
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In lugnet.trains, Mark Bellis wrote: SNIP (...) Ah, I finally get to see your bogies. :-D Great design. Smart door design too. I'd steal it were it not for the fact that I like to have interiors in my models. Well done, thanks for sharing. Legoswami (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: better be sitting down for this....
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(...) That's 'xactly what i was thinking! ... no girls for you this summer. But being married... that just means no girls for life?!? A go-cart... i can believe that, lol. Too funny, take care, --==Richard==-- Oh, and p.s. be safe in that thing... (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | MegaBloks
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!Hey guys, _MegaBloks_ Yup, that's right... i'm using the 'MB' word! ...lol Perhaps this is the wrong place to ask, but… does MegaBloks have an open forum for their product lines like Lego does with this here fan-site ‘Lugnet’... What i mean to say (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: better be sitting down for this....
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(...) Jesus, I thought you were kidding about the rice rocket and the Civic Nation (represent), albeit I would like to think I am in the "Accord Nation". It's like got a preinstalled ground effect kit already, and it's even got a coat of primer for (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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"Jarrad Whitaker" <akdor1154@gmail.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:IJ1DA6.xIx@lugnet.com... (...) Thats a special hard thing. It needs some rework of internal structures which requires much time ... I do not realy have much time - thats why. But I (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: cheeky little new Castle Lego set
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Hi Mike, last day I was looking up the inventory for the Creator Board Game and find ithad the number GA03, so I think there's a pattern here. Best regards Daan Bargerbos ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Rayhawk" <mike@brikwars.com> To: (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: An Idea for new Mindstorms - event potential?
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(...) I've been interested in estimates of insect (& arachnid) brain power for some time, with neuron counts, up-to-date analysis of cognitive abilities, etc. For some reason I've found this material hard to find online. Any references would be (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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Awesome works, thanks! But when are we going to be able to Undo? ;) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Comfort Bistro - Art Show
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(...) Cross posted. (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Comfort Bistro - Art Show
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(URL) Saturday JULY 2, 2005 e (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: AoJT3: Johnny Thunder and the King of the Gypsies (Update July 1)
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Here's another update... we're slowly moving towards resolution of this story which has dragged on far too long. (URL) whole gypsy-cal gallery: (URL) Steve (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: better be sitting down for this....
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(...) Huh? There are other forums??? (...) up beside it). Of course, its no FULL BOX, red (hunter green or black) FORD 150/250! (...) Bang! (ya owe me for the bullet!) (...) Shocked is not the word I would use. Janey "You wont really drive that in (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: cheeky little new Castle Lego set
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(...) Does anybody know why the set number for the chess set starts with G? Are there any other sets with G numbers? I've been trying to track this down but I'm having no luck. I'm especially curious to find out if it stands for "Game" - meaning (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: better be sitting down for this....
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(...) in some other forum, someone wanted PROOF of my new ride. OLD cool TRUCK: (URL) shoot me: (URL) am as SHOCKED as you are. (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Seaside Castle
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Nice MOC. I especially like the multiple levels. It suggests multiple lines of defense. I also like the way you incorporated a sloped roof into the castle design. That always makes it more interesting. I also like the way this is built on a spit of (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: better be sitting down for this....
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(...) Giggles... (...) Giggles even more.... (...) Starts laughing.... (...) Laughs more.... (...) Uncontrollable laughter, funniest thing I have read in a LONG TIME.... And to think, all this from "city boy" that mocked *ME* by saying I was driving (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | better be sitting down for this....
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To my homies Calum, et al if your drinking, swallow it if your standing, sit down if you cant handle this truth, skip this message.. . .. .... ...... I am following Calums lead, and am now the proud owner of a Honda Civic(1). thats right, Civic (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Summary: MUGS 2005-5
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Another fun meeting, much discussion, partsies, and general frivolity. Some highlights: (2 URLs) Teunis with his Maersk freighter in progress (2 URLs) Kane's latest building (2 URLs) Paul's micro fleet Pics (URL) here> after moderation. ROSCO (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | Vikings Soon at Shop-at-Home?
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Was just browsing Lego Shop-at-Home and saw that they have a category "Vikings" with a new icon beside it. I happily clicked it but the link goes nowhere.... I'm guessing that this means Canada will have the ability to purchase Viking sets soon! (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce)
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| | Ahh, the old times...
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Dear LEGO, When I was a kid, I remembered how LEGO toys were apart of a modular toy system. Town, for example, had a complementary set of vehicles and sets, focusing on emergency services (such as police, firemen, ambulance/hospital, etc) and on (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Hanging asteroids (was: Re: Announcing the great Asteroid MOC Contest!)
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(snip stuff about hanging devices) I'll need to talk with Dan about the feasibility of using these things for hanging. Personally, I am a bit wary for the reasons Phil mentioned, but also the cost involved in man hours and money. Dan and I have a (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: New MOC: British Class 37 diesel loco with articulated bogies
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(...) Hi Mark, I like your articulation trick and really like some of the side greebling. The drivers cab windscreen seems a little short to me though. It looks like the whole thing should extend one more stud towards the front (or rear) of the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Creator Show
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(...) Not sure about WA, but it will be at Bendigo Toyworld (not sure dates) and Myer Melbourne from 1st Dec to mid-Jan. I will see if I can find other dates. ROSCO (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: BrickFest Hosts the “Build the Trust” Adult LEGO Enthusiast’s Model Contest
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(...) The architectural diagrams are extremely helpful. However, they beg the question is this competition strictly for exteriors or exteriors plus interiors? I'd been planning on doing just exteriors. Kelly (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Hi Gyl, one thing you could try is adding hoses to the unused cylinder outlets, and pushing lever handle partially in the end of the hose. I've found by adjusting how far the lever is up the hose you can partially block the hose, which would (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Super Mario
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Hello! Just thought I'd post my latest creation, Mario from Nintendo's Super Mario Brothers! (URL) I have always been a fan of the little guy since the days of playing Donkey Kong at my local arcade in the early 80's (dang, I'm old). I actually have (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) I received mine Monday after ordering from Amazon.com. (Peeron RSS feeds rock!) I just completed it, and I pretty much agree with others' impressions here. The box is cool and huge, but I also didn't like having to tear it to open it. Like (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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(...) Thanks for all your work Michael. I especially like the names in the top corners. Tim (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 4881 Designer Set "Robo Platoon"
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I love this set for the great parts selection. There's only a little blay, and it has the new 1x1 tooth piece in blue and red! Dave S. "Patrick McFarland" <pmcfarland@downeast.net> wrote in message news:IIz0sp.J3o@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: One week 'til Yateley Fest 2005
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(...) Despite low turnout, it went well. David (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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(...) You're awesome! I love the grid ganularity hotkeys (I had to ResHack these in before) and the axis labels on the view windows, -Orion (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
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| | Looking for a Building
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Hello all, I hope this post is okay to go here. I came across what has to be one of my favorites builds a while back, and I can't seem to find it now. I believe it was on Brickshelf, but I'm not positive. The pictures I remember were of what looked (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | The First Joe Vig Contest - Ending Soon!!
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(...) Just a friendly reminder... the First Joe Vig Contest will end in less that 2 weeks, so if you want to participate, please get your entries in soon!! "Big Daddy" Nelson (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | New MOC: British Class 37 diesel loco with articulated bogies
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Here's my latest 8mm scale train MOC, a British Class 37 diesel loco in railfreight grey livery with red stripe, as carried by 37674 and others in 1988. (URL) The model has opening doors and removable roof sections, for closing the doors and putting (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | *** MLCad V3.20 ***
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Hi, finaly I had the time to release a new version of MLCad. It doesn't come with a lot of new features, but I think nice once and some error corrections as well. You can find all the details in the release notes wich are in the zip - file. I guess (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad) !
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| | Wal-Mart Star Wars clearance
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My Wal-Mart has clearanced all remaining Lego Star Wars. (20-33% off) They got out of Harry Potter quickly last year, too, but are still selling Spider-Man. (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Meridiani Planum Nuclear Facility
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(...) Moon Zombies!? This is truly a frightening glimpse at a possible future. Where is "Dead Reckoning" when you need it? Well done, especially the curved building, I find the lack of interiors inspiring. This is madcap indeed. -Keith (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Does Anyone Have a Mars Rover Kit
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I am in need of a large quantity of studless parts and gears and am kicking myself for not buying the Mars Rover kits when they were on sale at WalMart this Christmas for 25 bucks. Long story short, did anyone stock up on them and save them for a (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Ferrari 360 Spyder
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Hey! Here is one of my better MOCS, a 6-wide two seater. (3 URLs) For more pics visit the Brickshelf page: (URL) I very much appreciate comments! Thx, -Josh (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Four new vignettes
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Hi, Bruce. Nice work. Love the difference in facial expressions between the people with money-in-hand, waiting to get their fix and the one guy who's been served. And it seems like such an obvious detail, but I don't think I've ever seen the old (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Castaway
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(...) No, Joe! That's not a dog, it's THE GRIM. Run, Joe. Run for your life! (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Hanging asteroids (was: Re: Announcing the great Asteroid MOC Contest!)
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David Gregory wrote in late April: (...) In lugnet.space, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote: (...) Interesting. I was not aware of these devices. Things to consider, though: (1) weight capacity of these hooks (most seem designed for signage, and LEGO structures (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Thanks, I did do that and it works so so, but not great (I stil have to very carefully partially open the switch so it leaks slowly) but certainly better than before. What's wierd is that there is actually an extra tee in the set, although not (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) well... you could just only switch the pneumatic switch to the centre stop. I have done this and the air gently flows out and the boom slowly lowers (not too slowly mind you, but it doesn't slam down). I think this is designed to only use two (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: XXL Crane
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Lo so Dino, hai ragione, ma a me sinceramente i vecchi draghi piacciono meno rispetto a questo :-))) che sembra più cattivo.Immagina tutti i vecchi set con questo bestione che esce fuori... tipo (URL) (che io ho) Sarebbe stato molto più "draghesco" (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Child Friendly Golf Course Opening At Legoland CA
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I was able to stop by the park today and play a round of golf and have some thoughts: The first thing that stood out was the teens and lady clubs have METAL heads. Now, what drove them to only use rubber heads on the little kids clubs is beyond me. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) I will make an assumption (not always a good idea) and say the 2 unused cylinder retract ports should be hooked together with 2 legs of a Tee, then the third leg of the Tee attaced to the unused port on the pneumatic switch. Every other (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | My Display at Redbank July
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Hi all BRISLUGS and BLTG I have put up a Lego display at the library in Redbank Shopping Plaza it is there for all of July. Please have a look if you are up that way. Hope if you see it you are pleased with it. Cheers and thanks Peter 348 (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: New MOC: MOAB
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(...) Thanks for the comments, Mark. The calves are actually as thick as they possibly can be while allowing enough clearance on the front (above the foot) and in the back (retracting up to the thigh) so the MOAB can squat down low enough to fit in (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Brick 1 x 4 with Town Car Grille Chrome
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(...) Clark, I have a yellow 1x4 with a black grille. It came in set 166 Vehicle Extra parts pack. The printing is very overdone, the two headlights on each side run together. I'll get a pic, or scan, of it in the next couple of days. I think Eric (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Joe Vig Contest Entry - Castaway
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Shipwrecked and drifting for days on a bit of flotsam, Joe Vig finally finds a bit of dry land. And oh look, is that a friendly dog to be his loyal companion? (URL) See the (URL) BrickShelf folder> (after moderation) for two other views. Enjoy, – (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Studs invade Bionicle world en masse!
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(...) They had to do something... four years of releasing six heroes, six villainous henchmen, and various support sets was getting old. How often can you mutate a Toa and get kids to buy one with new armor or weapons (sorryImeantTools)? So I have (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | 4881 Designer Set "Robo Platoon"
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So, I picked up the first 'generic' set I've bought since I was a wee little kid. You know what? I actually missed having creative little themed sets. I may actually pick up two or three more of this sets just for more parts to build bigger things. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The Upper Chattahoochee rides again
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(...) For an older MOC, I think they looked pretty good, reminds me of a GP15 (URL) My first train MOC was a 88ton switcher about 15 years ago. Although it could be greatly improved, I'm hesitant to change it. Mat (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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(...) The only FLL rule we are not enforcing is the restriction on software, so contestants may use any software they like. JB (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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(...) 42 DAYS!!!.. oh wait I knew that ;-) See you all soon! ~Christina (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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On Fri, July 1, 2005 12:36 pm, John Barnes said: (...) John, I plan on bring at least one of everthing on your list. However, unlike in previous years, winning all the competitions is not my primary goal. I have several interesting entries, so it (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Hi Vineet. In what way did you atached the extra tubes (there were a few cm of back and blue tubing left over after I cut the size I needed - I assume you are referring to those). Thanks, Gyl (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | New Technic Sets available for Purchase S@H
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The new 8421, 8416, 8420 sets are now available for purchase at S@H. Cheers, AP. (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Weekly Update of New AuctionBrick Listings - 7/1/05
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This is weekly update of new items listed at (URL) as of Thu Jun 30, 10:09 PM PST. To bid, review details of any item listed or to register go to (URL). (2 URLs) 4285 Small Basic Bucket> MISB Minimum Bid: $1.00, Time Left: 6 Days 16 Hrs+ (2 URLs) (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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BrickFest 2005 event planning and space allocation is in process. It would really help the planning process to get some idea of what competitions you might be planning on entering, and what Technic, Mindstorms or Great Ball Contraption MOCs you be (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Blips
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(...) look to be shorter than a minifig, yet are much more interesting than robots like R2-D2 in the Star Wars sets, that are not much more than a block of plastic with legs. ;-) I love the light on top and all the different appendages. Jeff (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ursine cub II
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(...) Now I got ya.. I was thinking you were referring to some obscure anime I might have seen in the distant past! I had a friend help me with the original 3 Ursine Cubs which were made out of 2 recon mechs and 1 red planet protector, and mama bear (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) As far as I understand it, having had a chance to chat with the set designer in Billund during the inside tour, the "buggy" motor is cheaper than the smaller one you are referring to. The buggy motor uses a conventional iron cored armature (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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On Fri, July 1, 2005 10:17 am, Gyl said: (...) I replaced the single pair of pneumatic cylinders with two pair of pneumatic cylinders. It's a very easy change (except for securing the two cylinders end-to-end) That allows the boom to hold much more (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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Yes. When I built the crane, I had the same problem. This can be fixed however. All you have to do is attach the extra tubes. (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Thanks for the info. Still, I don't see the need to use this motor in the 8421. It only uses one motor, and it is not a very demanding application. They could have used the minimotor easily. It would have been smaller and less expensive, and (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Bushwhacker" Tank Mecha
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(...) blush (...) Thank you Mark! Yes, I'm trying to get a lot more detail packed into my models. Of course, with guys like you and Soren, among others, I'm learning fast. :-) (...) Yeah, originally they were supposed to fold back 180 degrees into a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | LEGO Braces for Big Changes - International Herald Tribune
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(URL) braces for big changes By Ivar Ekman International Herald Tribune SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2005 BILLUND, Denmark Lego, the maker of the iconic toy building blocks, put this little town on the map. Employees and residents alike cherished the family (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.mediawatch) !
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Hmm - not a lot more torque, but a huge amoutn of additional consumption, and fairly highly reduced efficiency. The 5292 appears to definately be the American SUV of the Lego motor range. I take it that for heavier torque - it is still better (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: LPub Orientation and Half-Size LDraw files
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(...) Thinking more about it, I wonder if it is a good idea that anybody be able to modify (and possibly screw up) these files. Some (manual) validation should probably be necessary. Philo (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Indeed... more torque, but lower efficiency: (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) I think it is supposed to deliver more torque than the standard motor. Anyone care to verify that for me? (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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On Thu, June 30, 2005 11:49 pm, Gyl said: (...) The motor is the same used in the RC Racers. It's much more powerful than the other motor, runs three times as fast, but also draws more current. The two outputs run at different speeds. Steve (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: XXL Crane
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(...) Anche a me piacciono i dragi e mi piacevano anche i dungeons... ma che ci fai di un blocco di abs in un pezzo unico? lo metti su una mensola ed aspetti che la polvere lo ricopra! Ma dove sono finiti i set in cui ti dovevi sbattere per fare (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Quelli della LEGO...
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(...) il (...) grazie... grazie... ci stavo pensando giusto qualche giorno fa... :))) ciao, Matteo. (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: XXL Crane
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(...) Ma hai visto il drago del nuovo set di HP? (URL) splendido io adoro i draghi ne voglio trenta anzi no cinquanta!!!...!!! GAetano (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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