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Trains for sale at lego shop at home in deals (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Re: 2006 - 45 Years Of Lego in the USA
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(...) Well things may have changed somewhat in 41 years since this Lego model was produced for the grand opening in April 1965..... (Eric Strand's pic): (URL) I think you've got it Steve! Gary Istok (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My Second Original Mech
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When I look at this, it makes me think that it should be dancing. I can't think why. I like it. Agility is great, fragility is not so great, but seeing as I can't actually touch it, who cares? I like that tubing 'tache best of all - especially as (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) "and a certain amount of distrust both between and within them." From (URL) here> (...) Then where does the lack of trust come from? Or to use your words, what is the problem? (...) What was the original intent, and how is it lacking? (...) (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I tried for 7 minutes to "fix it." I dont normally use the web interface. I gave up figuring smart people can cut and paste. Chris (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Its true. One thing that I've noticed just in general community trends is that people are active in the communities they love. Some are Train, some are classic-space,classic-castle, classic-clickits!!! Ok, I made up the last one, but you get (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I can only speak for myself, but I think lack of communication has alot to do with it. Of course, this is by no means the fault of the Ambassadors themselves. Simply put, those of you who fall under the umbrella of a NDA are privy to a level (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thomas, I did mine in a fit of boredom(1) on April 5th. Took me all of 5 minutes with MS Paint. Chris 1. Calum was on the phone going on and on about his favorite email client... PINE. he even did a cute pic.(2) (URL) 2. that image of the mail (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) (snip) (...) HI Jeff, are you coming to the rtl dinner on Thurs? I didn't see ANY reference to mistrust, or lies in this entire thread. Those seem to be words Lenny used. Neither Janey or anyone else ever accused any NDA'er of lying. To (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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This thing will look fine under your Christmas Tree. Awsome stuff. Of course, we Castle fans are looking for your immanent return! Later. (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Chris, Hahaha - looks like it wasn't such an original idea after all. When did you make that image? But it does reinforce the idea that there is a problem if at least two people came up with that idea. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@charter.net (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I have to agree with Lenny on this one, I don't see a reason why there would be any mistrust? Is it the thought that we may be saying one thing and know that to not be the truth? Although we do have some extra information that we cannot (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: My Second Original Mech
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(...) Yah, but the ftx code needs some work :) (URL) BS Link> Yup, I'd say so. You're getting a lot of the articulation knocked out nicely. Neat work, interesting how you keep track what parts come from what sets, very useful information. Keep it up (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Charitable Fundraiser Sale
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Great parts + good prices + tier discounts + free shipping = Excellent deals! (URL) am helping out a local group of teens raise funds for travel expenses associated with attending tournaments. The group is a Bible quiz team and you can learn more (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I dont have good enough drawring skillz to do anything as technical as what he made. But I am funny all the time Tim! And you better know it!! (URL) WORD! As for the other Ambassadors... well, some of them can't be funny because well, they (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) In my role as art critic I would say that the message here is that the NDA makes the Ambassadors silent leading to upset in the community. Either that or it's a subtle statement on the war in Iraq and the state of African democracy. (...) You (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) That is an interesting image. I have seen similar else where. I feel it best describes how the populace feels towards the silence from the ambassadors. Either we think alike, or some one is copying the other. (URL) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I have uploaded a bunch of mostly used, but high quality, Lego sets to my Bricklink shop: (URL) also, I think I have some of the best prices going for most of these sets. It's a great place to find a bargain. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@charter.net (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: 2006 - 45 Years Of Lego in the USA
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(...) (URL) an advert announcing it: (URL) what I hear, the building is part of the local tourist economy. It is mentioned on historical buildings listings in Loveland. I think it would be a great place for a Lego museum. Maybe we could even get a (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lego Creator Show - Sydney - 11/4 - 7/5
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(...) At one of the Brisbane shows, they were selling off stock at quite low prices on the last day. However, that may have been because Brisbane was the last city on that particular tour (which ended just before Christmas). Kerry (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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| | Re: How old is the oldest active Australian Lego fan?
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(...) Well, I'm 46, but semi-inactive at the moment. Inactive in a building sense, I still read LUGnet and run a bricklink shop. But hopefully when I finish my part-time study in June, I may have more building time again. The oldest person I can (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Is that the facility at 609 14th Street SW? With the big studded features over the door? That's either a big decorating coincidence, or those things must really be embedded in the structure (to not have been replaced in the last 30 years). (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: HoB 2006, one month away
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(...) That would be the talented but humble (URL) Matt DeLanoy> (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.houseofbricks, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, the turnout was about twice what I was expecting/hoping for. And the Mechs were about six times more spiffy. (...) It's a strange tradition that I've always used for my contests at ReasonablyClever.com. I think it came out of a desire to (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is a very interesting little image you have there. Why did you make it? What is the message you are trying to send? On a broader note, I have heard a lot about mistrust between Ambassadors and non-Ambassadors, but I don't exactly (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) It was neat - and somewhat frustrating. Next time, I'm going to let myself have a vote as well, or maybe do a "Chris' Choice" award or something. I'm just thankful I had willing victims...er....volunteers to fill out the voting spreadsheet. (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Class 91 Interceity 225
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(...) ...did someone mention poster? (URL) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How old is the oldest active Australian Lego fan?
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(...) Interesting question. As far as Melbourme based fans go, I'm probably close to the oldest regular contributor. However there is at least one other fan who turns up occasionally when he has something interesting to show or trade. I don't know (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Legoland Windsor Visit Report (Am I the only one who cares!)
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Visit Report 9th April 2006 previous visit Oct 2005. Our first visit to Legoland this year. With news of a few new attractions expectations were high. After a very pleasant trip down the M40 we found ourselves at the park just before 10:00. We (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-06, to lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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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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(...) 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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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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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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