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My son and I are new to the group (and to Mindstorms) so I don't know if this has been covered recently... I'd be very interested in learning the pros and cons of different programming options for the RCX. I'm currently using NQC but don't have a (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: 2006 - 45 Years Of Lego in the USA
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(...) Dave, Gary: About the Samsonite Plants: Samsonite's first plant was built around 1910 in Denver CO. There they produced trunks, and later, Samsonite Luggage. When the railroad companies effectively doubled their freight charges in the 1920's (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | BrickFest 2006 Planning Thread
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(...) I accidentally posted my follow up as the post subject. Do not hesitate to contact Cyndi or I if you have any questions. Similar threads will also be posted on Classic-Castle.com and LEGOfan.org. Ben (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(URL) Cynthia Bradham and I are the Castle Room Coordinators for BrickFest 2006. We are planning sessions for each day. Please give us your feedback. Set up and staffing meeting: Castle fans meet to finalize the display and discuss staffing of the (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
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| | How old is the oldest active Australian Lego fan?
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G'Day all, This came up in discussions about the publicity surrounding the Creator Show. Without (necessarily) nominating your own age (or someone else's), how old is the oldest active Australian Lego fan? I'll leave definitions of 'active' and (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | My Second Original Mech
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I apologize for the really lousy pictures. I was experimenting with a camera setting that obviously didn't work. <link=(URL) This is my second original mech. I was inspired by some of the mechs Stuart Immonen did and also a hip design that I saw on (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: ~Gymnogene Mk. 2~
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(...) If I had to keep any of the guns, it'd probably be the gate guns on the upper wings (which I'm very proud of), and the grey movie rod guns on the inner wing edges. I'll have to reference some of Soren's stuff. I'm addicted to easy, clean guns, (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: ~Gymnogene Mk. 2~
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Hey Matt. Good to see you back in the swing of things. Your Mk2 is definitely a step up from your earlier version. I really like the color and feel of the new ship. One thing I suggest is lose the SW shooters and the old antenna guns. Keep it to one (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: HoB 2006, one month away
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(...) I unfortunately can't go to this year's event. I highly recommend House of Bricks though. It has a very different feel than the standard fest, but has a great energy. Go and support the evangelism of the Brick! Adrian (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.houseofbricks, FTX)
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| | Christmas in April
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Another late post... Here are some MOCs I built around Christmas - various ornaments and an iPod shuffle: (3 URLs) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Easter Bunny - 4026 alternate model
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Here's a little Easter Bunny: (URL) I built him last Easter from a (URL) 4026> my in-laws put in my basket. Happy Easter, all! Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Graffiti
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(...) That's pretty cool! Makes me want to order a bunch of 1x plates in different colors... :-) JohnG, GMLTC (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | TexLUG Austin robotic line-following contest 6/11/06
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Folks, The Austin chapter of the Texas Lego Users Group (TexLUG) is holding a robotic line following contest on June 11, 2006. In this line following contest, robots attempt to complete a specified race course by following a black line on a white (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Questions about fan involvement with TLC
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First, I am currently under 2 NDA's (Ambassador and MDP). (...) Personally, I had become much less prolific here on LUGNET long before signing a single NDA. Most of my efforts and attention had turned to my local club where I am a member of the EC (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Questions about fan involvement with TLC
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In lugnet.general, C. L. GunningCook wrote: ...a lot of good stuff worth considering (URL) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: 2006 - 45 Years Of Lego in the USA
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(...) I had a tour of the plant in Stratford in '85-86ish... I don't think too many people were displaced--right beside the machine that pumped out LEGO was the machine that pumped out luggage. They showed me the LEGO molds and those were stored (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Question about Colour
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(...) (portioned) (...) (cut) (...) (sliced) (...) Definitely Dark Bley. I did a side by side part/part/cake comparison. This colour did not seem to affect consumer activity at the event. At a kids party a few years ago, the mother had made a grey (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | Re: Questions about fan involvement with TLC
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(...) Hi Janey, Having been one of the non-NDA crowd up until quite recently, I can certainly understand your concerns. I had concerns about how the Ambassador program worked, and what the Ambassadors did, so I applied, and was fortunate enough to (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Creator Show - Sydney - 11/4 - 7/5
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(...) Did that group hold a meeting on the same day as us ? Didn't know they were still operating. pete.w (20 years ago, 10-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, FTX)
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| | Re: 2006 - 45 Years Of Lego in the USA
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Maybe I ought to rephrase that..... the Samsonite fiasco caused TLG to start from scratch in building new Lego operations and production in Enfield Connecticut. It is also interesting to note that when the Samsonite of Canada license expired in (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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