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(...) I second that!!! (...) Also redirect the LSynth link to: (URL) update the info that version 3.1 is available wouldn't hurt. w. (14 years ago, 27-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Well, the verion of that web page that is on my computer says the right thing, but after I upload it, and go view it via the web, the old page still exists :( So, try going to www.kclague.net://LPub and picking up your favorite version of LPub (...) (14 years ago, 27-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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Next three sets are ready now - it's amazing how long it takes to corral the last 20% of the pieces even if you have 80% sitting there built into the model! 6571 Flame Fighters (1994, 416 pieces) (URL) is complete, stickers are not applied so you (...) (14 years ago, 27-Nov-10, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Thanks Kevin! The downloads are available, just the links aren't there. I grabbed the mac version from : (URL) (14 years ago, 27-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Cool! Good timing, as I am dusting off some LDraw projects. Is the site updated yet, though? (URL) is still titled 4.0.0.4 (and the Mac download link is for 4.0.0.1). Jim (14 years ago, 27-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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I'm pleased to announce that LPub 4.0.0.10 is now available on www.kclague.net. Many thanks to Mark Crosbie, who figured out how to resurrect the Mac release for this and future versions. Fay will be happier now. Thanks Mark! Many thanks to the (...) (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Okay, you got your shots in! Well played, (URL) Schoolboy> (Holy crap I have come a long way since those days!) (...) Why do you hate America, Dave!? Halo promotes violence amongst our youthery; Star Wars provides a healthy outlet for the (...) (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) I admit that's a fair distinction, but in that case it must be granted that the Cars and Thomas license were/are maxi-scale Mega Bloks licenses. Although the systems are compatible and both belong to Mega Brands, they're separate from (...) (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) Well, it's like we are comparing DUPLO to oranges. Thomas and Cars were/are Duplo licenses. If you really want to talk about successful licensing, I'll offer up the Lucasfilm one for comparison any time..... >:-D FTW, to coin a phrase I (...) (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) And doing quite well with it, by all accounts. Hows the Disney Cars license working out for the pioneering brand, by the way? ;D (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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Purely awesome! (...) ...with great success! Philo (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is something I've been wanting to make for a long time, finally made possible by an amazing design for "Mecanum wheels" due to Zblj over at (URL) Eurobricks>. (3 URLs) Mecanum wheels are similar to "omniwheels" except that the small wheels are (...) (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Very nice implementation! How robust is the construction with the curved bricks? I would think this might come apart over time... Looking forward to seeing the GBC application! (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Amazing - congratulations! I would not have expected anything like 30 minutes to be possible. That's also a neat solution to the concentric hands problem. (14 years ago, 26-Nov-10, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Snicker, guess my post beat this by a minute :). Glad to have anyone else post when they see a deal, especially as I miss them sometimes. I just do it because I usually have the spare time, and I really appreciated others doing it back when I (...) (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) RATs!!! Foiled!!! too late!! :( I guess I over edited.... (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Not to steal Gail Meager's thunder, but I had to post this: In response to Blackfriday deals south of the border, Toys R US Canada has a half price event that goes from November 26 to December 2 (Friday to the following Thursday). There are 2 sets (...) (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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S@H is having their 'Brick' Friday sale for the third year running, but it has changed a bit this year. Runs Friday November 26 through Monday November 29 (EST). FREE standard shipping on orders of $49 or more. Get 10% off orders of $149 or more, (...) (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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! (...) To Dave.... If you get hired as store manager, I'll work for ya.... ;) I have "some" retail experience (I worked at Toys R Us one christmas) and over 7 years in security (including loss prevention), and I do still enjoy "bricking". :D Ben (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) For a change, you mean, Dave! I see that Mega Bloks just picked up the Thomas the Tank Engine license that originally belonged to LEGO... ;-) JOHN (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) Nice to see LEGO blazing a trail right behind Mega Bloks once again. ;) (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) Good to hear that a Lego store is finally gonna be somewhat local (At least within driving distance). Too bad it's located in Toronto though. I'm not a big fan of T.O. and try to avoid going there if I can help it. I'm surprised they wouldn't (...) (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) True, but similar comments could be made of any theme. Trains are trains are trains, Castles are castles are castles. Yet for a fan of a theme, a greater number of models of varying price-points is always welcome. The truth is, how a tall ship (...) (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Yes, just poking a little fun at the original article. No insult directed at you Abner. :) -Hendo (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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there are more people registered as from utah than are in the utah lego user group so I thought I would post and see if there is anyone who is interested in being a part of a local lug. we do 5+ train shows a year and have meetings every month to (...) (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.us.ut)
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Here's an interesting tidbit of information I gleaned from a (non-LEGO related) reliable source-- A LEGO store is opening in March 2011 at Sherway Gardens in Toronto, Ontario If true, that'll be good for the many folks that weren't happy that the (...) (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Here is a link to (URL) TRAINS article>, but it may be subscriber only content... so here is (URL) cached version>. Thanks for the wiki link. HTH. (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: USED sets for sale: 6990 monorail (and extra track), 7467 International Space Station
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Here's the next batch of used sets - including the monorail and extra track: 6990 Monorail Transport System (1988) 6921 Monorail Accessory Track extra monorail track 7467 International Space Station (2003) 6990 Monorail Transport System (1987) (URL) (...) (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(URL) As usual, click the pic for more details... AC (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) ---...--- Well I have tried to duplicate the polybag items below. Here is the cost I came up with: Black Plates 2x6 = 0.40 (2) Black Train Base = 2.50 (1) Train Bogie Plate = 0.62 (2) Train Buffer #2 = 2.50 (2) Train wheel pair = 8.10 (4) (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Jeff vW and I agreed that bigger layouts =! better layouts sometimes. We did a show a few years back that took basically 2 days just to set up. A 7.5 x 10 foot layout is just about perfect (at least for now)--enough to not look too crowded yet (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Killer little layout, Dave! I'm forwarding the linkie to Ross! It inspires me to get building on mine! Great vid-- tell me that is you playing the pie ana! :-) JOHN (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Kids; no. AFOLs..... hell yeah! :-p (...) I would be interested to read that article. I am looking forward to seeing the movie with Ross:-) (URL) Here> is the wiki on the event upon which the movie was based for those who might be intested. (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) snip Video as promised-- (URL) Comes in just over 8 minutes Enjoy! Dave K (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) There used to be a polybag of train elements, (URL) here>, it had an MSRP of about $15. Though at least towards the end of availability, lego would offer them with 10-15% off in large quantities. Last time I checked, the PAB prices were still (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I didn't get LDCCset up at the show--I lost the RCX firmware. Derek brought in a USB tower but Sunday was pretty busy so I let the monorails run off a regular train controller for the day. I'll probably get the layout LDCC'ed for the (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Take a wish and I will possibly submit your part.
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(...) Wow again! I'm speechless. /Tore (14 years ago, 22-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | USED sets for sale: 3451 Sopwith Camel, 10037 Breezeway Cafe: more to come
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I'm culling my personal LEGO collection to make space at home, I really have more than I need. Right now I'm digging through the attic for boxes, pulling out instructions, and assembling sets to make sure they are complete. I have two sets ready to (...) (14 years ago, 22-Nov-10, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I think the Pirates of the Caribbean deal between MB and Disney was a one time deal. (14 years ago, 22-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) This sale also applies to orders from sears.ca or phoned in catalogue orders. The two sets Gail listed are 25% off but all other Starwars, Atlantis and City Lego is 20% off. That's the best price I've found for the 8098 in my area. I couldn't (...) (14 years ago, 22-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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