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(...) I've been reading .trains, and busy like a one armed paperhanger. Got back from sea ~2 weeks ago, have trains running again, I fitted my KoF with a LED light as headlight, and have to reprogram the pair of decoders for my Maresk. (...) (13 years ago, 4-Dec-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Rancor's Lair
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A new home for the Rancor. (URL) Click the pic for more details... AC (13 years ago, 4-Dec-11, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Canadian sales first week of December
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Superstore here (Nova Scotia) at least has no tax on Friday and Saturday (Dec 2-3). I don't get the part of the flyer that might show any LEGO on sale. ---...--- Walmart flyer good from Friday Dec 2 through Thursday Dec 8. $18.77 (was $24.86) two (...) (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I check Lugnet every day, but seldom post. GMLTC is pretty lousy at promoting ourselves, even though there are lots of things happening in/around/above/below our layout. We've got new trains running, a few 'in progress', and other fun stuff. (...) (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The sites that Tim mentions are the ones that I tend to check daily, even though I don't post often to any of them. LUGNET I check once a week or so. I'd love to see some more discussion happening on the RAILBRICKS site, but I'm biased. :-) (...) (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I don't notice this bias...perhaps because I like 9v. ;) The only issue I have with eurobricks traintech forum is the picture posting rules on there, and the moderators do tend to drop the hammer a little too hard sometimes, maybe that's my (...) (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Rob.... less trains, more lifelites!!! 3vil Grin. Ben (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: HispaBrick Magazine #12 IS OUT!
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(...) Link corrected David (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Hi Rob, There's no one central place anymore. The main areas I know of are: (URL) Eurobricks Train Tech forum>- probably the most active I'm aware of. Although the discussion and standard is often not to my taste since there's a lot of love (...) (13 years ago, 1-Dec-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | HBM 012 IS OUT!!!
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The 12th issue of HispaBrick Magazine is available now (URL) In this issue you will have the opportunity to learn more about Mike Doyle and his abandoned houses, trains created by Anthony Sava, the robots of Simon Burfield and the game Super Robo (...) (13 years ago, 30-Nov-11, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish, FTX) !
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I thought I had a good idea of trying to breathe life back into lugnet.trains. It last a while, but seems things are going dormant again. Is there a better forum to use that we can all agree on? Merry Christmas! Rob (13 years ago, 30-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | December 10, 2011 SMART Meeting
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The next SMART meeting is December 10th, from 2-5pm, at Digipen. The mini-challenge is to build a robot that can cross the gap between two tables. There will be a taut rope going over the tops of the two tables. See you then! -- David Schilling (13 years ago, 30-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Jabba's Droid Dungeon
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(URL) Click the pic for more details... AC (13 years ago, 25-Nov-11, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I missed a few LEGO things in the TRU flyer. I trusted that clicking on bricks and blocks would show me all the LEGO, rather than taking 1/2 an hour to look through the flyer online. $5 off LEGO city flashlight $14.97 (reg $19.99) - (...) (13 years ago, 25-Nov-11, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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The flyers this week seem to all be for different periods of time. Please read carefully. Sears flyer good from Thursday Nov 24 - Sunday Dec 4th. 25% off LEGO City Harbour, now $89.99, reg $119.99. 20% off ARC 170 Starfighter, $63.99, reg $79.99. (...) (13 years ago, 24-Nov-11, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: WTB: LEGO Holiday Train 10173
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(...) Rob, I still had two sets (1 opened + 1 sealed) till fall last year. I got them in a sale for 50 Eur (aka. 50% off). I sold them for a small fortune and realized by high interest, that I could have even asked much higher prices than I actually (...) (13 years ago, 22-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) We only went Saturday because Sunday Bonnie had to work. While she was at work, I had to put together the train cars that got smashed after a derailment caused by me indirectly... as in I put in a set of fresh batteries in the red cargo train (...) (13 years ago, 22-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Looking for a holiday train to go around my tree. Can be open/used. I realize the set is discontinued but I don't want to spend a fortune either. Thanks! Rob (13 years ago, 21-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep--Keith and Ben and Bonnie I suck at this Dave (13 years ago, 21-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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And Simon! for the love of all things, I didn't add Simon! And Andy! I'm going back to bed now to catch up on my sleep. Really, thanks guys! (I'm sure I forgot others as well--i'm so sorry) Dave K -feeling extremely sheepish right now) (13 years ago, 21-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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So... Haven't quite caught up on my sleep, but that's okay! It was a great show! (see some pics here--(URL) I really need to thank everyone who showed up! You guys made the display fantastic! I heard so many great things from the visitors and the (...) (13 years ago, 21-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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One day sale (Friday November 18th) at Indigo.ca. Save 25% on all LEGO brand toys. Online only. I haven't shopped there for toys before, but be wary of their shipping and handling costs, as (URL) posted> they can be significant. "Friday’s Deal is (...) (13 years ago, 18-Nov-11, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Jabba's Prize
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(URL) Click the pic for more details... (13 years ago, 18-Nov-11, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | 4 totes of duplo to who wants to free up space in my abode
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4 totes of duplo has to be taken to a good home! (URL) some thomas, some cars, lots of vehicles, lots of duplo figs thru the years, 2 totes of just bricks... Anyway, contact me and we'll work something out. I'm also going to put this on Kijiji (...) (13 years ago, 18-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Heck that could double as your christmas tree, it's big enough/now BRIGHT ENOUGH!! (13 years ago, 18-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Want to know what 128 LifeLites looks like? (URL) it's still not done. (but it'll have to wait until my next Rob order--maybe he'll retire from all the orders I'm making ;) ) Anywho, you'll get to see it at the show this saturday!! Take care, Dave K (13 years ago, 17-Nov-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Canadian sales
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Zellers flyer good from Friday November 18 through Thursday November 24th. BOGO 1/2 price on all LEGO. Excludes LEGO board games. Second item must be of equal or lesser value. 3 days only, Friday 18 to Sunday 20, save 10% when you pay with your HBC (...) (13 years ago, 17-Nov-11, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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LEGO film to be made in Australia by Animal Logic TRANSFORMERS transformed the Hasbro toy line into a blockbuster cinema franchise, now LEGO is hoping to do something similar with their iconic building blocks - and the film is to be made in Sydney. (...) (13 years ago, 17-Nov-11, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Monday the 14th is save 30% on all Playmobil brand toys. Online only. Gail Meagher (13 years ago, 14-Nov-11, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: What's your favorite locomotive?
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(...) Found them! (URL) (13 years ago, 14-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ben's town Re: 2012 Train sets? // Wishlist
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(...) No need to worry Tim! I heard the compliments out of your words (mixed up with a little irony, which has been deserved after my statement on having problems with leaving baseplated away). I had not the intention to sound harsh either. Humor, (...) (13 years ago, 11-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not sure the wording there made that sound like the compliment it was intended to be. But it was intended to be a statement on your high skills :) (...) Great to hear. I'll look forward to the next round of pictures. Tim (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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Zellers flyer good from Friday Nov. 11 - Thursday Nov. 17. (except closed Nov. 11 in Nova Scotia) They show a full price pink brick tub in the "for girls" section. Save 20% on LEGO board games $15.99 - $31.99 (reg $19.99 - $39.99). Shows two of the (...) (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Sure, Tim. But thanks for the help though... ;-) (...) The winter will be long.... The focus is first on a new track layout next to the roundhouse and will next be on the naked walls around the village (plenty of space for imitation of (...) (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You could build a 2x rim underneath the walls (thus keeping the design much the same) and use the tiles under that. As a man whose 8 year old trains still set the standards I think you can manage it ;) (...) Excellent. (...) I think that would (...) (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Tim, you are so right with your observation. The village layout appears to be quite static with all buildings erected in right angles. However I have found no satisfying way to integrate Houses on baseplates in odd angles. This ended in very (...) (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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LEGO Inspired Fashion Show to raise money for Educare From Newsok.com, Nov. 8, 2011. By Heather Warlick Moore Fashion show featuring LEGO fashion designed by local celebrities and students will be held to benefit Oklahoma City Educare. Some serious (...) (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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LEGO® Design byME to Close in January 2012 The LEGO Group is closing that part of the Design byMe customization service that allows consumers to order digital models in real bricks. We will be accepting orders until January 16, 2012. Consumers will (...) (13 years ago, 10-Nov-11, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Ben's town Re: 2012 Train sets? // Wishlist
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(...) If I might offer some criticism: the green 'hill' baseplate seems out of place to me, and it would be nice to see more of the buildings at a slight angle (like your genius rock one). That aside I love the feel of the whole thing. Tim (13 years ago, 9-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains)
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--snip-- (...) x-posted to .technic I thought this was possible with the existing protocol. I didn't really understand the details but I thought the existing protocol allowed for a full 16 channels of which only eight were used presently. And I (...) (13 years ago, 9-Nov-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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