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(...) Thanks John, I think you put to words what many folks feel, but can't articulate. In the US, WWII, has already reached the level of "myth" for most kids. This is of course an unfortunate by product of a collective refusal to honor history, but (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The toggle bit is checked in Single output mode (the documentation is not quite right for this mode) and in both single pin modes. each message is sent 5 times you need to toggle the toggle bit in every message sent. 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 etc. bob (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Decimo anniversario Star Wars theme
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(...) Può essere anche questo... (...) E ora sappiamo chi erano gli altri due ;-) (...) Ecco, su quelli non saprei cosa dire, ma visto che mi piace il tuo ragionamento (altrimenti che ci staremmo a fare qui???), cercherei di seguirlo... (...) Anche (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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(...) Wow. Just... wow. I absolutely love this locomotive. Not just because it looks great, but because the way you've solved some problems I've run into in the past with attaching pilot and rear trucks. I've been drooling over this locomotive now (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge to build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the (URL) N&W Y6b>. (3 URLs) Brickshelf Gallery> after (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Grunts - Episode 15.
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(URL) S. (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce)
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(...) This is great news indeed, thank you for posting. Has anyone tried the rc train remote on a power function reciver to see if it uses the single output pwm control signals? If not, hopefully the new RC train system will be compatible. It also (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Mi spiace, ma nemmeno io la penso come te, willy avrà usato anche un termine categorico, ma alla fine ha detto una verità.. Anche io ho letto il post di Marco e ho lasciato correre, non sono appassionato di quel tema, non compro quei set, (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) I don't have BrickOS, but I have been playing with the protocols in NBC. I got the twin-motor PWM mode to work in tests, and the original 'Combo direct'. But I can't get 'Single output' or either of the 'Single pin' modes to work. Have you had (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) ho chiesto un consulto: c'è chi ha proposto di realizzare l'interno della morte nera, chi l'arena dove c'è la corsa delle "bighe" (...) possibilmente un modello in scala, in modo tale che vi sono anche i personaggi e da un effetto di (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | perfino la LEGO incolla i mattoncini LEGO! sigh!!!
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Con mio sommo dispiacere ho scoperto che i mattoncini della scacchiera LUDO (*) sono... incollati! Incollati! La LEGO stessa non rispetta le regole dei sacri puristi LEGO! (mai - dico:MAI!- incollare i pezzi!) Non solo i mattoncini sono incollati (...) (17 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Brickverse Today Update
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I have updated the Brickverse Today daily email format to now include the new AFOL History and CSF MOC Report. (URL) Also, as of today there are 53 different online feeds being collected and since October 12, 2007 it has sent out 2804 articles to (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Decimo anniversario Star Wars theme
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(...) mauro, il tempo che impiego a scrivere un post o compilare un questionario è niente in confronto al tempo che passo a mantenere il sito di LDraw.org, partecipare alle riunioni online del steering committee, tenere di buon umore il LSC, (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: SR 3D Builder - Version 0.2.2.11 released
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(...) Oh, Mistake. I wanted to say I think it is still for version 0.2.2.10. cu mikeheide (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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Now you can use your RCX to control LEGO Power Functions. That's right the RCX can act as a PF remote control but it can do something that the PF remote can't do yet. The RCX can do PWM with your PF reciever moduals. You do not need to install (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) Ted: Here's V2.0 of my 92-stud bridge. I added the vertical bracing and it made a HUGE difference in both the stability of the deck and the lateral stability of the actual truss structure. (2 URLs) More Pictures> Now I just have to wait for my (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Has Lego begun producing "war toys"?
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(...) Playing war is fantasy. It is, boiled to its essence, acting out the struggle between good and evil. Generally speaking, fantasy works well the more removed it is from reality. Space wars work great. The distant past works well, too. What (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well,funny you'd mention M&Ms, but I do actually avoid red ones. Which I guess might sounds as silly to you. But there's a reason: red ones are not vegetarian. Subtle difference, of course, but it's there to illustrate the semblance of point (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) It's funny how it's ok for kids to play at cowboys and indians (well, not so much the indians part any more) and pirates, both of which are genres that glorify killing and lawlessness. On the other hand, war (especially WWII which LEGO has had (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(2 URLs) The LEGO company just released a document detailing the complete protocol used by Power Functions RC receiver. I host the document on my (URL) Power Functions presentation page>. As you can see this opens up a new world of possibilities... (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | LEGO Power Function RC protocol
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Annuncio ufficiale riguardo il protocollo del Remote Control Power Functions. Segue originale in inglese e link al manuale in formato PDF. La traduzione della parte tecnica probabilmente non è ottimale. Marco Chiappa LEGO Ambassador ----- Lo scorso (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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I will first list standard stuff TLU will likely do anyway so I can take credit for them... :p UCS TIE Fighter UCS A-Wing UCS B-Wing My real suggestion is: A 'not-to-scale' minifig playset of the blockade runner, like the 6211. Figs: 2 or 3 rebel (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors)
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| | Re: SR 3D Builder - Version 0.2.2.11 released
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(...) Do you have already changed the links to this new version???? I think it is still for version 0.2.2.11. cu mikeheide (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Bricking Bavaria (München, Germania)
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(...) Certo che ci ho fatto un pensierino! Come a tutte le altre tue proposte! Ma come sai mi muovo con tutta la famiglia ......... e quindi troppo costoso, troppo impegnativo....... grazie degli avvisi Giuliano (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Decimo anniversario Star Wars theme
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Ma che bello spunto che ne è venuto fuori!!!! (...) Anche io e condivido quanto dice Mauro Ma non dobbiamo essere troppo pessimisti! Vi ricordate l'incredibile senso di appartenere ad un gruppo di amici provato a Ballabio? Forse gli Afols italiani (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | 9v parts available on PAB
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Just thought I drop a note that the 9v tracks and motors are once again available through PAB. (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: Decimo anniversario Star Wars theme
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(...) Ciao Marco, capisco molto bene la tua frustrazione. Sinceramente apprezzo moltissimo la tua opera e penso che abbiamo un ambassador all'altezza di una comunità di 1000 afols scribacchini e non certo 20... Dicevo capisco molto bene la tua (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: S@H Deliveries
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(...) Yeah they just dump it, I've been home when they deliver & they don't even bother knocking ;) (...) There's always a catch isn't there ... (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Is there a sticker database anywhere
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Is there a site or database out there listing parts with stickers on them and which sets they came in? Something I can use if I have a stickered part and want to find out what set(s) it cames in or if I want to know what parts the stickers for a (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Decimo anniversario Star Wars theme
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(...) Se guardiamo ai numeri assoluti, Star Wars ha TRE fan, il cantiere CINQUE, Viale ItLUG non più di TRE, il diorama Legoland QUATTRO, le sculture DUE e il resto dello zoccolo duro si divide gli altri temi. La domanda posta non è tanto "perchè (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: S@H Deliveries
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(...) Hi DARKspawn, (...) If I am not home at the time of delivery, does the driver just dump the package, or do they leave contact details? (...) Amazon US and UK have been good. I have ordered DVD's, books and CD through both and with only one (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Dico la mia: * Capisco la tua frustrazione ma a dir il vero me ne strafrego di Star Wars! * Che mi faccio di altri 1500 pezzi Bley per 150 Euro? * Forse le TRE persone che ti hanno risposto sono prorio i TRE a cui piace SW (è saputo che gli (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: S@H Deliveries
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(...) Hi Wayne, Courier, & they are sent from Germany I think, & typically take 3 weeks for standard delivery =(. Shipping will cost AU$30 for any order under $100 & more if exceeding that. I've been meaning to try Amazon as I have ordered a few (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: Bricking Bavaria (München, Germania)
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(...) Io probabilmente partecipo (non per tutta la durata però): qualcuno ci ha fatto un pensierino? Luca (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | S@H Deliveries
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Are these deliveries done by courier, or via AusPost? (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: Decimo anniversario Star Wars theme
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Sto discutendo di questo sondaggio sul forum degli Ambassador. E' incredibile che in poche ore le risposte e le richieste sono state numerosissime. Segno che il tema Star Wars è amatissimo. Però all'estero... in 3 giorni a me sono arrivati 3 (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés jeudi 24 janvier 2008
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Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jour. Nouveaux articles ---...--- ** La gamme postale LEGO ** par Erik "brickerik" (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) yes, Yes, YES! to Han Solo frozen in Carbonite! Tim. (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) Minifig might be a stretch at $150, but you could get an awesome microfig scene for that money. Tim (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: "Studless" hinges?
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(...) LDraw Design Pad (LDDP (URL) does that very well. Open the part file, click on the line with reference to the stud primitive, then use Tools > Inline part or Ctrl-i, or toolbar inline icon. Save, done. Philo (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) I like the idea of a Vader Bust or a very large Jabba. Or maybe a Hans Solo in carbonite. The Imperial Senate? John P (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: "Studless" hinges?
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Now I have a new problem... I have a number of models that have exposed 4073.dat (Plate 1x1 Round). And again I'm rendering the models as studless. The 1x1's are also constructed with the base of the piece being a stud. If someone could give me (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) Then again, here's a scene I'd love to see with Ewoks... (URL) Brian Davis (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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Do not under any circumstances choose a set with Ewoks. The Ewok celebration is the anticlimax of Star Wars. A commemorative set should remind us of all that is good about Star Wars and Lego. How about a scene that has not yet been done, with all (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) I think this is a difficult question to answer, as there have been so many great sets and innovations that have come from the star wars line. Personally I have really enjoyed many of the sets but I have not displayed any of them mostly due to (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) I Think we should have an endor bunker set it ended the starwars series of movies and it would be a great way to end 10years of starwars lego. ewoks and rebels in a mini fig size forest scene would be great we all have enough stormies now days (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: Ping???
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(...) Ahhh Brisbane. Tim (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: Wheel design
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(...) Thanks for all the feedback. I was unable to post lately due to the fact that I am back in college and adjusting to that. It sounds like there are no TLC wheels that allow the swingarm to be in the centroid of the tire, but the 8466 rims come (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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I've found the deck can be pretty insubstantial; even in minifig scale, the truss carries the weight. The Notre Dame Bridge is about 320 studs long and has been up for over a year now: (URL) At least, I have heard no news of its collapse. It can (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Lego artist needed
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Hello, I work for an event planning company in Philadelphia and we are in need of an expert Lego artist for an event in Orlando on February 25-28. We are looking for someone to construct either a 6'x4'x2' bridge or a giant seashell (approximately (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Brick events in 2008?
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(...) I see what people mean, alot of stuff coming for 2008. But the more the merrier I always say. This year is going to be a great one for shows and events!!! Dan (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Brick show 2008
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(...) we are working on a stanard regime of events, with some special events as well. Last years show brought in more the 600 people for the World Record Build. This year we plan on over 1000 for the weekend public show. We are signing AFOLs now for (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Brick events in 2008?
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(...) There's a link to Joe Meno's (URL) calendar> on the lugnet.events sidebar. ROSCO (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Brick events in 2008?
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(...) Duane, Since this appears to be an unofficial listing of events, feel free to add it in! I think a central repository of conventions/events is a good thing--after all, you never know when someone might be traveling, or some non-AFOL's find (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) Definitely playset. Death Star would be terrific, although Naboo City and Jedi Temple both have enormous potential. -Teddy (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) Functioning? (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) (URL) This bridge> had a main span of 96 studs, and could have been more if I had more room on the end to attach the main cables further from the base of the tower. It could also be doubled in length by building the same from the other end. (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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I totally agree with Shaun. Here's what I wrote on Brother's Brick: Death Star Playset: (URL) better. Minifig scale with Luke, Leia, Vader, Obi-Wan, Han, Chewie, Stormies and Droids. I loved playing with that set as a kid. Then again, after the Lego (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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I’d suggest that instead of yet another minifig-based set (which you can do any time you want), go for something that you otherwise might not do. The first thing that springs to mind is a sculpture of Darth Vader and Luke dueling with lightsabers, (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) Yeah, after I built this I realized that I had the technic pins at the top too far apart and should move them each in slightly to form a triangle. Right now the track and track bed are supporting most of the load I think. I pulled out my old (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) The mini-fig scale version of the cantina including the sliding front door, droid detector, bar, stage, and booth tables. Then include the minifigs for the band, pilots, thieves, and bounty hunters that inhabit it. (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: Brick events in 2008?
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(...) And there's Brick Bash, though it's a regional event. It's a public exhibition, as opposed to an AFOL convention. Anyhow, this year (our fourth year) it's Saturday, March 29, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. More info soon. (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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(...) A lifesize lightsaber hilt. (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: Sondaggio su comunità italiana
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Fatto, anche io ho compilato il questionario. Ciao Luca Delcarro "Marco Chiappa" <chmar@nospam-chmar.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:Jv3Ly5.LIE@lugnet.com... (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Brick show 2008
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(...) I'd be interested to hear more about this. I assume they plan on doing the First LEGO Leauge challenge. Anything else? Steve (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Brick events in 2008?
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If we're going to list them all, NWBrickcon DOES have a date set, and (considering I included Brickvention) we can add LEGOWorld.... Jan 25-27, 2008: Brickvention 2008 (Melbourne, Australia) (URL) 17-19,2008: FIRST championships (Atlanta, GA) (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events)
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| | AFOL History Project
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At the behest of CSF members I have sought to create a repository of events in which I had a few minutes to burn tonight and so I whipped up something quickly. (URL) this page you can view and add events from the past, I have added a few to start (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.announce) !!
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| | Re: Has Lego begun producing "war toys"?
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(...) If I recall, TLG renounced the "we do not make weapons" philisophy a few years ago, or something to that effect (most notably, prior to the Batman sets). There's a TLG press release about it somewhere (don't have time to find it right now). As (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: BrickfestAnywhere 2008?
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(...) In the works now. We are going to go for the "World's Largest LEGO(r) Castle" We have clubs already signed up for events! We are planning a large sculpture build as well as a LARGE Mosiac build! We have signed a robotics club for some fun, and (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickfestAnywhere 2008?
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(...) Sweet, thanks for adding us. Our link to the sight is www.brickmuseum.net I am awaiting the final copy of the brickshow2008.com Hoping by end of next week it will be done!!! Either way, thanks for everyones support. All the shows are going to (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickfestAnywhere 2008?
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Steve, you beat me to it--I was making a list with dates, but you posted first--so I'll just integrate my stuff with your post. Jan 25-27, 2008: Brickvention 2008 (Melbourne, Australia) (URL) 17-19,2008: FIRST championships (Atlanta, GA) (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickfestAnywhere 2008?
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(...) I knew that, but I did forget to add it. :) Is there a web site? How's this for a list? Brickventures, Melbourne, Jan -(URL) Chicago, Jun - www.brickworld.us BrickFair, DC, August - (URL) Bellaire, Oh - (URL) Seattle, Oct - (URL) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) Dave- If you want your truss construction to actually support the bridge, you should convert your trapezoids into triangles (i.e., break them up by adding verticals in the middle). (Actually, the way many of us do this still makes trapezoids, (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Star Wars Anniversary Set - Help Decide
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Here's my idea: A playset re-creation of the Death Star trench battle from Episode IV. I'd love to see two minifig X-wings (Luke and Wedge), with Vader's Tie Fighter, and a semi-built up trench (read--LOTS of er..new..gray), perhaps with a turret or (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) Bruce- You are quite right, but my error is in studs, not feet. (I had an in-the-back-of-my-mi...uite-right feeling even as I wrote the post(s). I think the problem was that I knew that each single tower section was 192 studs long but in the (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) huh? What is "Brick Show" Dan? Is there a web site or link with information about this event? (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Do not forget Brick Show 2008 in Ohio. Self plug!!! dan (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | SR 3D Builder - Version 0.2.2.11 released
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Hi again, a new version of my application is available at (URL) a look to release history to see what's changed check it and enjoy Sergio (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) The most iconic scene of the trilogy: The Trash Compactor from ANH! (...) Minifig scale - so it's an action playset! (...) Luke and Han in unhelmeted stormtrooper gear, Leia in her "I've just been probe-droided" gown, and Chewie (with manacles (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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(...) Abner, Yes, I'm aware of Brickworld, and will be attending. And, as much as I'd like to visit Melbourne, I don't think that's going to happen tomorrow (thanks Ross, and have fun). It appears going forward Brickfair will fill the hole left by (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hi Tim, I meant that I reposted in the correct forum, and will continue there. Thanks, Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I would like to see a UCS Imperial Shuttle (like set 7166) at minifigure scale. Perhaps it could be built around the scene when Han, Luke, Chewy, and Leia are in the Imperial shuttle sneaking in or going to the Death Star. This is one of my (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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(...) I agree that it seems like there is no diference, but I think that most parents would say that their is a difference between kids playing cowboys or pirates, and kids playing war. I personally have nothing against kids playing war. I played (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Sondaggio su comunità italiana
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(...) Certo, dopo il 18 Febbraio ne avremo copia. Ciao Marco (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | New license for the LDraw All-In-One installer
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Hi folks, we’ve been granted all the permissions for the new All-In-One-Installer we’ve sought and based on these permissions a new license scheme for the installer has been chosen. The text for the new installer dialogs can be found at: (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: tiny house (half timber) and child
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(...) Thank you, George! Maybe it's good to clarify, though? Hillel's daddy is my husband Allan. David is a kind benefactor who remedied my inept posting of non-active URL links. Judy (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Hey, I don't give a newt. t'other Tim might. Although the post hasn't been moved, ( I don't think anyone but admins can move posts.) but don't worry about it. Tim (David) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Pets and Lego
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My cat has been right into the lego blocks lately and not in a good way. He jumps into various sort boxes and rumages around eventually he scopes some out and throws them all over the place. You can often find him hiding somewhere chewing on them. I (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) OK. I used to work with her out at Lutwyche(?sp) a few years ago. (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) That would be my gorgeous older sister. (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock...
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(...) And glad to see you recognize and appreciate the ways of python. :-) JOHN FUT.O-T.F (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John. I do very much appreciate the grace extended here. I've also seen these kinds of mistakes handled badly. So, did they also make this guy you speak of cut down the tallest tree with a herring? Ha! Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | AFOL History Project
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At the behest of CSF members I have sought to create a repository of events in which I had a few minutes to burn tonight and so I whipped up something quickly. (URL) this page you can view and add events from the past, I have added a few to start (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) No worries. I'm just glad I got you before the (URL) Evil Tims> did-- they can be sticklers about things like this. Once, I saw them turn a guy into a newt for cross-posting improperly! (he got better) JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) -snip- There is (URL) June 19-22, 2008 in Chicago. Which is way BEFORE Brickfair. I can't speak for the people who are in charge of Brickfest. I don't think there will be one in 2008. Can you wait until 2009? Thank you for listening. -Abner (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Okay, I moved it to the market forum. Sorry about that guys--my bad. Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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Moving this message to the proper forum. ===...=== Hi all, I have uploaded a number of my custom LEGO Santa Fe trains into my BrickLink store inventory: (URL) for looking, and if you don't look, then I hope you have a good reason, like you're just (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.market.brickshops)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Sorry. I come to LUGNET a lot, but it's been a LONG time since I posted here. I think that must have changed. Is there a way to move this, cancel this, or should I just leave it now that it's done? Thanks, Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickfestAnywhere 2008?
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Well I know perfectly well that you know about (URL), but I will gladly take this opportunity to plug the event anyways :) Just in case someone else hasn't heard. BrickFair: (URL) This August, 2008, Labor Day weekend Thank you for listening! (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Hi, Mark! They look really good, but it is bad form to post advertisements outside of the (URL) market groups>, even though your item is train related. It is a violation of the TOS. Thanks! JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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