 | | Brickworld Registration OPEN
|
|
(URL) EVENT AND HOTEL RESERVATION WEB SITES OPEN The Brickworld Team has been hard at work since announcing the event in early December. We are excited to announce the event registration is now open on-line. You can reach the secure registration (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX) !!
|
| |
| | Peeron and PICSL updates
|
|
Just a quick update on what's going on with Peeron and PICSL recently: - With the new year, Peeron is now able to show instructions from 2003. 36 were made available at midnight on the 1st, and since then, 11 more were added. See all available 2003 (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.scans) !
|
| |
| | LEGO® SpongeBob SquarePants new sets
|
|
Information from Toywiz.com. LEGO® SpongeBob SquarePants new sets (no pics) Set #4981 Chum Bucket Set #4982 Boating School (URL) -Abner (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.licensed.spongebob, FTX)
|
| |
| | LEGO® Harry Potter set for 2007
|
|
Information from Toywiz.com Harry Potter new set for 2007. Set #5378 Hogwarts Castle (LEGO Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) (URL) -Abner (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.harrypotter)
|
| |
| | Classic Space Fly-In at BrickFest PDX
|
|
This year at BrickFest in Portland we will be doing something a little different. We will attempt to display every single Space set, 1979-1999, Classic through Insectoids, in one giant and beautiful layout. So we need you to bring a few of your (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) Wait a minute....you turned down over 2,500 LEGO pieces...because it was the wrong scale...and then you made your Mom go through the hassle of returning the set??? Dude, let me trade one of my Christmas presents for it - oh, wait, I liked (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct)
|
| |
| | Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
|
|
(...) ya know... this ain't the FIRST time you played the oh-so-sweet, and innocent. we all know the truth. I have the REAL truth on my side. I am a patient man. I will be vindicated! Chris (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) Well said. Jude (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) STFS (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct)
|
| |
| | VicLUG meeting this Saturday
|
|
In case anyone is here we are meeting at Rod's place on Saturday, 2-4:00pm to show off Xmas acquisitions, marvel @ Rod's cool building space and chat about upcoming events like the Hobby Show @ Westshore Town Centre (formerly Canwest Mall) the first (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Prototypes shown at fan event in Frechen (germany)
|
|
(...) Ah, I see. Thanks for clarifying. And since they already have their poll info, I won't spoil anything by saying that the original LEGOFan poll showed the VW in the lead by a long margin. And the VW model shown in this thread is also one of the (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
|
| |
| | New York City NXT Meet-up
|
|
I have the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT ROBOTICS SET and since I'm so "into it", my father and I were thinking we could start up a Lego MindStorms NXT Meet up group/club in New York City where we could meet once a month (or every other month), build, (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
|
| |
| | Re: Preparate i portafogli!!!!
|
|
(...) Tre PROTOTIPI: (URL) non diciamo nulla delle auto... ;-) Ciao Luca (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
(...) Il candidato ideale per il coordinamento del plastico "semplice" è qualcuno ordinato e ben organizzato, che sappia tenere i contatti con molte persone e che sia in grado di prendere piccole decisioni (come scegliere la disposizione delle (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: BrickFest 2007
|
|
(...) I am just wondering if the sudden emergence of another event (BrickWorld) in close temporal proximity to the usual BrickFest time had anything to do with Christina's decision. JOHN (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Prototypes shown at fan event in Frechen (germany)
|
|
(...) You're right, I didn't wrote it clearly enough. The designer wanted to get the local fan's opinion via pen & paper (very classic and userful way ;)) Actually I didn't know anything about an online poll. So this posting was just for letting you (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: BrickFest 2007
|
|
(...) BrickFest = BrickFest... Since there will only be one BrickFest event in 2007, "BrickFest PDX '07" is the same as "BrickFest 2007". Hope this clears up the confusion. (...) (URL) See Christina's earlier post regarding a Summer 2007 event.> (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
|
| |
| | Preparate i portafogli!!!!
|
|
(URL) Ciao Marco (URL) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: BrickFest 2007
|
|
Just to be sure... BrickFest PDX 2007 (Portland, OR) is still a go, it is 'not' cancelled. However, BrickFest 2007 (Wash. DC. area) as if right I don't know. Knowing it can be confusing with mentioning two BrickFest events in the same year. There is (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Prototypes shown at fan event in Frechen (germany)
|
|
(...) Hi Stephan, Thanks for sharing these images. Are you saying this thread is a poll, and you'd like feedback here? Or were you saying these designs are as a result of a poll? I ask because there was a poll on LEGOFan several months ago that I (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
Vorrei prima di tutto ringraziare tutti voi per l'entusiasmo infinito che mostrate nei confronti di Ballabio: sono sinceramente commosso. 1) Supervisori L'idea di nominare dei supervisori a seconda dei "temi" era già in cantiere da tempo. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Newfound growth or splintering the existing base?
|
|
(...) One correction: BrickFest 2007 was not cancelled, it's being held in Portland on March 30 - April 1, 2007. Hope you can attend. - Kelly (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: Newfound growth or splintering the existing base?
|
|
(...) Calum, I think the base needs to expand, not only to support the events and grow them, but to maintain the community. If I had a 2x4 brick for everyone that said on the LUGNET newsgroups that they were going to stop buying LEGO bricks or stop (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Prototypes shown at fan event in Frechen (germany)
|
|
Hi there, last weekend a small group of LEGO designers took a couple of prototypes to the fabulous german fan event in Frechen. Very huge cars, for which the ambassadors initiated a poll (what car should LEGO make?). Mustang (4 URLs) Aston Martin (4 (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX) !!
|
| |
| | Re: Borgbyggare?
|
|
(...) Tackar! Det var en del nytt för mig. Jag har tittat en del på Classic Castle men ska göra fler besök där efter dina tips (någon egen identitet har jag inte där). Castle World ska jag också titta närmare på. FOL=Fan/friend of LEGO? "Legofan" (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.se)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
(...) Who needs an NXT??? I am using an RC buggy remote. Question: If you guys in RTL Toronto build robots as you said, then why on earth don't you have an NXT already? (Check with Calum...I hear he has an NXT that he isn't using) :) B (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
|
|
(...) LOL, ok, tell me I'm not the only one that laughed at the idea of Chris being in the closet... about ANYTHING! Janey "I have to get off these cold meds! Red Brick" (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
In lugnet.org.us.laflrc, Brian Davis wrote: <snip> (...) Nyyahhhh.. we build robots, not glorified RC cars... ;) Actually, after seeing pics and videos from you guys, I'm so totally floored by Rock Crawling! I'd make the trip if I had an NXT :) Dave (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
|
|
(...) I wondered how this worked myself and found this: (URL) Best, Jonathan (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
(...) Oh, I know it's fun - I was asking the community out there in general, not echoing my internal thoughts :-). (...) No problem - the "course" is to drive over Steve. We should be able to get all of rtlToronto to come down for this one ;-). (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: WTB: Lids for Blue Tubs
|
|
(...) I have your 10 lids on my back deck - I got really busy over hte holidays - send me your address again?? Thanks, and sorry... Paul Sinasohn (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
|
| |
| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
|
|
What's a "town/train jambalaya box"? (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
|
| |
| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
|
|
(...) Count me in Paul Sinasohn (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
|
| |
| | Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
|
|
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Yo go, girl! We all know that Chris is a closet artsy fartsy person... Dave K -well, maybe just the second part of that... (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: Call for Nominations: 2007 LDraw.org Steering Committee
|
|
(...) Thanks guys, I accept the nomination. Chris (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
|
| |
| | Re: Legofest di Ballabio: on-line il nuovo sito
|
|
Ok, concordo pienamente e ti ringrazio per aver esposto delle motivazioni che sinceramente non avevo preso in considerazione (Sarà la poca esperienza)! Quindi gara di sumo sia (o almeno per me va bene). Grazie Ciao Luca Delcarro "Mario Ferrari" (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
|
|
(...) Ring, ring... "Hello???" "Hi, this is Kettle calling ... I have a message for Mr. Magno, yes, just one word, BLACK!" For the general viewing audience... let me let you in on a little known tidbits of FACTS from the "Book of Magno Trivia"... (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Microscale Building Set
|
|
Way cool set but what I want are the cards they talk about: (...) Which of course I cannot find anywhere on the site. Anyone have any idea where I can get these? (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: q-cars
|
|
(...) These are great! I especially love the blue ladder/bucket/extender truck. It looks like it should be servicing a micro-scale power line or installing a sign over a store. (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
(...) Trovo l'idea splendida !!!! Tanto lo sapete tutti come la penso ... i vostri diorami e le MOC sono superlative .... ma per noi umili mortali ... mamme che giocano a Lego nelle ore notturne ... poter partecipare ad un plstico "libero" è (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: HiTechnic Compass Sensor Problems
|
|
(...) There is a problem with v1.01 of the LEGO firmware. You must have either V1.03 or V1.04. (I had that problem, also) The compass works fine with the newer firmware. It does say that on the HiTechnic web site, but it's not very obvious. Steve (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
|
| |
| | Re: GFLTC at GTE Tampa
|
|
(...) Very cool Robin. I am amazed at all of the people who are going vertical. It seems like a great many sky scrapers are going up these days. I like the attention to detail that you put into the city, the raised sidewalks with storm drains, the (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
|
| |
| | HiTechnic Compass Sensor Problems
|
|
If anyone is having trouble with the HiTechnic Compass Sensor you would not be the only one. I could not get it to work no matter what I tried. Before contacting Lego I checked for new updates and remembered the firmware 1.04 that I never did it (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
|
| |
| | Re: Call for Nominations: 2007 LDraw.org Steering Committee
|
|
I, Tim Gould, nominate Zach Best. (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling at BrickWorld
|
|
(...) We've been talking about this. Rock Crawling offers a couple interesting challenges. The first is to build a Rock Crawling truck, and the second is drive it. The problem is that most of us will be doing a great deal of playing/testing before (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: "The" Course
|
|
(...) I agree. (...) Yes - do a higher is better scoring system...I, for one, will be less confused. We can then award bonus points for the design of the vehicle. 4WD, rear steering, and multiple types of suspension points (ie - 2 wheel suspension, (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | "The" Course
|
|
I just had an idea about the Rock Crawling course. I was thinking about how we can make it hard for the good trucks, and possible for the not-so-good trucks. The answer is two courses. But not two separate courses, just two paths for each obstacle. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
(...) That's because you haven't built a rock crawler and experienced how much fun it is ;) I definitly think this should be an event. The biggest problem I see is finding/bringing things to make a course. John (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: third generation rock crawler
|
|
(...) My vehicle does use 4 RC buggy motors. I have a motor drive assembly for each *wheel*. The drive assembly is outside the suspension components so no linkage is required. The vehicle actually uses 2 RC buggy receiver units and steering units so (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
(...) Brian Davis is the competition coordinator for Brickworld's Mindstorms events, so he is the right guy to work with if you have suggestions, desires, ideas, etc. Glad to hear someone is lurking about :) B (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
(...) We're not sure, yet, if Rock Crawling will be on the menu for Brickworld. There will certainly be some robotics events, but we've not finalized a list as yet. Does Rock Crawling sound interesting? (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
Secondo me ci vuole qualcuno che ha un pò di esperienza passata nei diorami. Io posso dare una mano, volendo. Sono sempre davanti al PC e leggo il NG ed i messaggi in tempo reale, magari serve. Se poi non troviamo nessun altro ...... Non sarebbe (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: AFOL's websites please update your 'Links' pages!
|
|
(...) Always a good reminder. I'll take some time and go through the Classic-Castle links page. To add to this, everyone should also check out (URL) Wiki-Brick-Links>. This is an interactive site where you can add links or fix broken links if you (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.general, FTX)
|
| |
| | AFOL's websites please update your 'Links' pages!
|
|
I just thought this might be a good thing to mention, and start fresh for the New Year. This is more a call to all AFOL's, LUGNET members, and other LEGO fans that have their OWN LEGO fan sites plus 'clubs'. Please 'UPDATE' or FIX you're links (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
(...) come stazione della polizia ho la 6386, mentre per la caserma dei pompieri, se esce il set nuovo a un buon prezzo, è molto probabile che lo comperi. idem per la stazione di benzina, betoniera e camion rifiuti. ho inoltre l'officina 6369, la (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
(...) Giusto, un supervisore può risolvere la maggior parte dei problemi. Gli edifici residenziali e commerciali non presentano problemi, se ne possono portare a volontà (sempre informando il supervisore). Mentre stazioni, caserme, ospedali, porti (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
(...) E' su questo punto che bisognerebbe organizzarsi per bene. Per ogni plastico collettivo andrebbe designato un "supervisore" che faccia da punto di riferimento sia per domande su come realizzare il modulo, sia per tirare le somme ed organizzare (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
Si hai ragione. Forse ci complichiamo troppo la vita a stabilire dimensioni e modularità. Magari farei un pò di coordinazione tra le costruzioni che si porteranno. Spiacerebbe vedere 5 stazioni di polizia e nessuna caserma dei pompieri ;-) saluti (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
(...) Io concordo con Luca, eviterei il truciolato, che pesa e costa. Inoltre per moduli piccoli non porta nessun reale vantaggio. Pensavo semplicemente che ognuno portasse le sue costruzioni e le sue baseplates stradali (anche eterogenee, come dice (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: A few ideas on member pages
|
|
(...) Hi guys, As a recent user of member pages, slowly learning about FTX, I seconded all these ideas. Didier (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.general, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
|
|
Un minimo di standard lo farei, per non arrivare a montare il diorama sul momento e magari ottenere un risultato poco "professionale" Partirei con lo stabilire il supporto di truciolato, magari solo da un cm, io uso questo e per costruzioni fino a (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
|
| |
| | Re: Rock Crawling
|
|
So . . . I've been lurking in your club's newsgroup lately and am wondering if this rock crawling challenge will be at BrickWorld for sure. Are there other robotics events planned? (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
|
| |
| | Re: Aliens Style APC
|
|
(...) Magnus, Thanks for the comments. You can squish 15 troops inside plus the driver and gunner in the seat shown. If you're really into the harsh reality of militaristic economics, you can get about 22, maybe 23 tops in there ;-) Cheers! ~ Paul. (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Aliens Style APC
|
|
(...) Thanks Marco! The steering front and back are not connected. Would be a great idea though and totally possible. There's enough room under the vehicle with a slightly modified floor. And plus my son likes driving the vehicle sideways with both (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Aliens Style APC
|
|
(...) Tim, I used the technic wheels from set 8842 from 1986. My dad bought me that set way back then and it was a favourite because it had steering that worked and a simplistic engine with moving piston when you pushed it along the floor. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Aliens Style APC
|
|
(...) Wolf, Yes I toyed with the idea of making it a few studs wider originally, but the scale of the vehicle looked out of place with the wheel diameter... and those are the only wheels in my collection (from 1980's technic set ;-) that would work. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) I agree fully. My nephews picked out a couple small Bionicle sets, which I'm not at all interested in, for me this year (and last year actually), but I accepted them with a smile and a thanks. I didn't even return them to the store. To do (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
ROTFLMAO (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) I think the claim from Lego that the set had been opened is also a possible cause for complaint. But while it may not have been opened by Gregory or his mother, you never know what happened to the package on the return trip. Otherwise, I (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
|
| |
| | Not eXactly C beta news (NBC)
|
|
I have released a new beta (b21) of NBC with built-in support for the Not eXactly C (NXC) programming language. The sourcecode and the Win32 binary are already up on the NBC website. The Mac OSX binary and Linux binary will be up later this evening. (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) Seems to me they were acting entirely in accord with their return policy. Always read the fine print - (URL) "Custom items such as LEGO Factory models and Pick A Brick orders cannot be returned or exchanged." I guess it could be argued that (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) From my old model railroading days, I know that there is conductive tape (as mentioned) and conductive PAINT. Don't know how long it would hold up to trains rolling, but it's worth a try, at least on this piece. I also learned today that there (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Drive types
|
|
(...) The presence of both opcodes comes from the early days of NBC when I was trying to understand the executable file format (before the days of documentation) and I knew that in the NXT-G compiler a clump had both upstream and downstream (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) Actually according to (URL): "Also, LEGO direct-to-consumer (Shop at Home) sales division announced a partnership with PFSweb Inc. to fill Internet orders of Lego products from its catalog and online store, according to a statement in December (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: BrickFest 2007
|
|
(...) I have been concerned that I can only afford to attend one LEGO event each year and was going to have to choose between BrickFest (the largest, best-known event) or the new BrickWorld (which is much closer to my home and more convenient for me (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) I think you missed the real point. It wasn't the price per piece that he was dissatisfed with. It was the set. Remember, not everyone who likes LEGO builds MOCs. The first thing I noticed was that his mother didn't notice the scale. Something (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
LOL (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
|
| |
| | Re: My first train7 project
|
|
(...) Mario DeFacendis is my friend and sometimes rtlToronto person. Together we entered rtl10 Project X and tried to enter rtl15 Deep Yellow. Sometimes you'll see him post in this NG or appear at an rtlToronto event. The LED's are literally garden (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) I fail to see the humor in this. Sorry. (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct)
|
| |
| | Re: BrickFest 2007
|
|
(...) Somewhat sad, but understandable. And I definitely think that BrickFest is better off being a 'GREAT' event than being a 'YEARLY' event. Time to start planning for 2008! I am especially glad to hear of the one-day public expo. Personally, I (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: MGB Roadster
|
|
(...) (URL) Phew, the pressure is OFF!> (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: BrickFest 2007
|
|
(...) ... (...) So, are you saying there will not be a BrickFest in DC in 2007? (or elsewhere on the east coast) Sorry to hear that. So, it sounds like a good time to have an event in Chicago... Steve (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: My first train7 project
|
|
(...) This is just gorgeous. Practical lighting is what LEGO displays are really missing. Who is this Mario guy, and how can I get some of those LEDs? Aaron (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Drive types
|
|
(...) Thanks John - quite clear now. Though I still don't understand why there are 2 different opcodes that can be used for more or less the same thing??? Philo (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | BrickFest 2007
|
|
a side and personal note to the community/those of you who know me: After BrickFest 2006 I was energized and encouraged by others to get back to work and refocus the event on the fans. Bigger does not mean better. Micro MOC's are a great example of (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
|
| |
| | Re: Falkirk Wheel
|
|
(...) That seems to be a roundabout way of doing what they've been doing in Peterborough for 100+ years-- (URL) course, to get this thing to work on the energy of 8 kettles, you close the gates manually and bail out a little water in the bottom (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: A few ideas on member pages
|
|
(...) I think it's a great idea. I am all for expanding LUGNET's functionality to further increase its popularity and relevance. I even made our NG into our club's (URL) web site>. I'd like to see color capability in FTX as well. Thanks for bringing (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.general, FTX)
|
| |
| | A few ideas on member pages
|
|
Hello everybody, I started built a (URL) member page> a few yaers ago. From the begining I found it easy to do with FTX. It's by far not as complicated as HTML or other design languages. So after having this page for a few years now - and still (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.general, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Aliens Style APC
|
|
Paul, Ah, I was admiring this the other day - very nice work! How many troops does it fit on the inside? I know how hard it can be to balance functionality and scale, and I think you've done a great job. I like the slightly sloped roof and you've (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Hey Iian, These are your little duckies right??
|
|
(...) Iain's stuff always impresses. He builds such clever stuff. But to watch him go through it is really a treat: Iain intrinsically knows the "feel" of pieces--eg, what will stick, just how much bracing something needs, that sort of thing. It (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Falkirk Wheel
|
|
(URL) this is what you need in the layout...not a piddly little boat lock :) And the fact that it only uses 1.5kWh of power (like boiling 8 kettles) to lift a boat is way cool. I'd plan a trip to Scotland just to see this bad boy... -Rob A> (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: q-cars
|
|
(...) I love them all, especially the tunerz and the hummer. :) Nice work! -Rob www.brickmodder.net (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
|
|
(...) I disagree. If Chris does a good job of estimating the final purchase price, good for him. He'll save people like you from wasting your time bidding on it, while the price rises from $20 to $100. I don't think it's gouging, if it's a luxury (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: Aliens Style APC
|
|
Hello Paul, this is a true spotlight! I just had to login and answer. I like the details of the interior. And I love the playability. Great work. I wonder how you did that sliding door. It looks fantastic in the animation. And what about the wheels, (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: 2007 sets: Huge RC Bulldozer and Combine Harvester
|
|
(...) take a year! It looks awesome! Why is it that us lugnetters are discovering sets later than before? The snowmobile was posted here right when it hit stores in America, yet last year the tow truck was discovered and posted many months before it (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: MGB Roadster
|
|
(...) I can't promise that I won't do it again, however;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Manhattan's Engine 14
|
|
(...) Thanks! (...) Ah, yes. I have this habit of knowing where things are by knowing what buildings are on the corner of the blocks they're on rather than knowing the actual street name/number. In the case of this firehouse, I actually know of it (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Very poor customer service from Lego Shop at Home
|
|
(...) Pardon my naivety, but at 2,776 (per the box top) pieces, (URL) set 5526> seems to be a fairly decent way to get a variety of legos at an average of $0.047 per peice even if you don't want to build the set using Lego's (online only) (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.lego.direct, FTX) !
|
| |
| | Re: MGB Roadster
|
|
--snip-- (...) Truth be told there were two down windows: one at about 10am today when I uploaded a rear shot and the later one for the trio image. (...) They do exist (there's quite a few for (URL) sale on BL right now>). The design is also set up (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: MGB Roadster
|
|
(...) Shame on you :P Tim (19 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
|
