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(...) Hey man, that's the way to take it! I think most of the folks were sure you'd explode again. I'm really happy you didn't fullfill what even I expected when I put my bucks into the betting pool in mind... Good way to go. Try to ignore the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well that's the only brick I could think of, but I wasn't sure. Thank you Eric Marco (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Bionicle Doona Covers at Target
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Spotted today at Target, Bionicle doona cover sets, single or double bed. The double is normally $69.99 but there is 25% off manchester until Wednesday bringing it down to $52.49. Didn't check the price on the SB set. The design is similar to the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Question for Gary Istok
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(...) Gary, One other item - the 501 must date from after late 1966/1967. See the 042 in the USA 1967 dealer catalog. Same box art, etc... (URL) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) That is one of my goals, to aim toward a more refined fluid look. Always has been after I spent the night with (URL) Agiel>. -snip- (...) No need to act like your on egg shells, I asked didn't I? Please go ahead by all means.... (...) Earlier (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Question for Gary Istok
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(...) OK, to add to the confusion is the fact that NO catalogs show the #501, #502 or #503 sets. Jan K.'s Billund Vault pictures (which I hadn't seen) sorta takes some of that mystery away. Duplo sales started in 1969 in Europe. These sets would (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Where is the new 7893 Passenger Plane available?
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I found it today at the Lego Imagination Center at Disneyland California - They had a bunch of them - Very cool!!! Thanks - Anyone seen the airport yet? "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@cox.net> wrote in message news:Iq7G1D.LoL@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | New 2006 sets sited at Lego Imagination Center - Disneyland Ca
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I found a number of new 2006 sets at the LIC at Disneyland: 7890 - Ambulance 8991 - Airport Fire Engine 7903 - Rescue Helicopter 7892 - Hospital 7893 - Airplane 8672 - Racing - Finish Line? 8671 - Ferrari 8668 - Truck For reference, see this (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Random Pneumatic idea/question
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(...) Is it now? Hmmmmmm. How would one go about hooking these switches to access the fourth port? Is there a website that I can visit that would give a good explanation to this? With thanks, Billy. (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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That is confirmed. I have my sets on the way. They should arrive before Turkey Day. Also just wanted everyone to know that doesn't know already. Go to www.bf2005.com and see the different items for sale. If you go into Target and buy the sets before (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: My first mecha: Proto-1
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Nifty. I can tell it's pretty playable - always good, and I like the range of motion in the legs. You don't mind my asking, what are your influences? Soren (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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(...) Thanks. For what is essentially a recolored GM, the Nemo is a surprisingly nice design. Glad you like the thruster packs... I was originally trying to replicate the 'ballute pack' atmospheric reentry system from the show. Pity I couldn't get (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Mostly it's the face and the feet - much more refined, less formulaic and clunky. More delicate. (...) Oh, I am stepping in it here, but I'll go right ahead and say it: all, or most, of your mecha are built in a single color, with generally (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Black Friday deals
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(...) Gee, there might even be some left since they caught Bill Swanberg (I like in Beaverton Oregon...). Frank (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Voidfighter, Brickfrenzy style
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(...) I usually hate all-black space MOCs, moreso if they have highly sculpted wings/features/whatever... That's why I am surprised by how much I like this fighter! The cockpit in particular is well done, and I think it would be interesting to apply (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) I know this sounds a little naive, but what is a release-free switch, and what would it be used for? Billy. (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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(...) This mecha is definitely more pared down than some of your other works, but that's what I find so great about it. From the colour usage to the joints everything is just so precise and perfect. The bazooka, with black carry handle to boot, and (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Thank you. That means a lot to me. (...) Help me out, what do you mean? (...) I guess it is a matter of finding the right scale frame to fit the weight allowance of the given joint for the over all completed Mecha. With The Cub, I found the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, for a first mecha this is excellent! I think you go the basics of mecha building down pretty solid, the next thing you should work on is giving them a certain "feel" or personality. For example, I don't know whether this is a whacky (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Hi Marco, good to hear from you. (...) I noticed myself from the pictures that you can't exactly see what is going on in there. I also think some more pics would be helpful. (...) We all have our own level of comfort. (...) Most of the work (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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Returning the feedback, nice Mecha, you have good designs. I like them, plus I see neat connections and choice parts. e (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well hello, and welcome! I was looking at this on Brickshelf the other day. You have some good ideas there. What sorts of projects do you have in mind next? Thanks for sharring and again, welcome. e (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Bricklink Admin Bill Swanberg arrested for Lego thefts
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(...) Actually, it's one of the oldest scams in the book; that's why those automatic tellers at Home Depot, etc, have the weight system setup. I'm surprised it worked so well, I guess the cashier's display just said "ITEM LEGO TOY" or something like (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) Ahhh, I would love to see it done :-) CS (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Random Pneumatic idea/question
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(...) Yes, the fourth port is an issue. It is possible to hook multiple switches to give you access to the fourth port though. (...) Kevin (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | A Fall collection of MOCs
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Here are some things I've built recently. Personally I'd like to see more MOCs posted to lugnet.space, so let's see more people posting their builds. Blue Crush Hover-Racer: (2 URLs) (MOCPage link)> This build is an example of my love for slopes, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: 'Stretchtop' rotary gondola
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(...) Will there be a mini engine to pull these little cars? Cant wait to see more of the tank cars. Dave www.GPLR.org (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Problem with IR
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For some reason I'm having a problem downloading with NQC. I previously had the serial tower set up at the end of a track. The rcx on my robot goes up and down it. I used to have occasional problems with the IR comms, but I'd change the battery and (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | New MOC: Nemo II
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(URL) (Click for gallery) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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I like it - refreshingly different from the usual Sophie-mecha. Not sure I like the idea of using such weak joints for something so massive, but it clearly worked out for you. Soren (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Bricklink Admin Bill Swanberg arrested for Lego thefts
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(...) No, he was an Admin up to the point Dan got wind of this. He was not only demoted but kicked off the site 100%. I can see Bill doing this no problem. His ego and attitude led him to think he was better and smarter than everybody... guess the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Other pneumatic questions.
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(...) That makes sense. I guess that over a long circuit the air in the system would loose its... uh... effectiveness at accurately sending and recieving the information from the RAM device, (I guess thats how you would say it.) and that a purely (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Random Pneumatic idea/question
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(...) Speaking of liquids, Is it possible to replace the air in the pneumatic system to make a hydraulic system. I mean by using something like, oh say, 10 WT silicone oil? (URL) I guess not since you can't complete the circuit because of the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Shroomtastic
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(...) Hey! groovy! This reminds me of the recently fantastic Japanese animation film "Howl's Moving Castle" which incidently, I would love to build something based on the Castle in the film. But this reminds me of it, so if you want to know what I (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: Random Pneumatic idea/question
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(...) Hi Nathan, It is possible to make a sprayer using pneumatics. Imagine how a super soaker works. You have a water tank, and an air pressure tank. You pump up pressure in the air pressure tank. Once you release that pressure, the water is (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | For "Sinterklaas" and Christmas - Major SALE!
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Hello Lego Fans, We've just made an major cut in our prices just before "sinterklaas" (Dutch) or Christmas. Sets, Bricks and manuals are all on sale! Minimum order $10, shipping starts at $1.88. All get an extra gift ordering. Please state "lugnet (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Other pneumatic questions.
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(...) Billy, I'm pretty sure you could, but I doubt you'd want to use a piston per bit of memory. (...) Instead you might want to use a 1x10 technic brick, with long pins with friction in them. The idea being that you can slide the pins in the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Bricklink Admin Bill Swanberg arrested for Lego thefts
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(...) That's so simple I'm surprised I never thought of it, not that I'd ever commit a crime of course. Steve (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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In lugnet.mediawatch, David Gregory wrote: He'd better be (...) As I read the report I thought exactly the same thing, although my joke was going to involve making sure he didn't drop the soap. :-) Steve (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Bricklink Admin Bill Swanberg arrested for Lego thefts
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(...) Bill hasn't been an admin for awhile, several months if I remember correctly. Daniel (URL) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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