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To celebrate the release of SW Episode I - the Phantom Menace 3D, I'm creating a series of Lego Star Wars Modular Buildings starting with this MOC. An obscure building near the plaza reveals a secret entry to the hangar where the rebels have overrun (...) (13 years ago, 14-Feb-12, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | New giant mosaic
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Hi all, A few months ago I finished a new giant mosaic. Size: 2,48W x 1,74H. (URL) (pic is link) If you want building instructions for your own mosaic, check out my (URL) updated site>. Greetings, Maarten (13 years ago, 12-Feb-12, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX) !
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) I think Dan is bringing this to Bricks by the Bay. I can't wait to see it! Russell (13 years ago, 11-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: This Friday - meet up rtlToronto
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(...) From here at the Swiss, Janey says: "WUSS!!! Don't sign my name to that" Regards Chris (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: This Friday - meet up rtlToronto
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(...) The plan was to go to dinner... and that was a good plan... Until the weather took a turn for the worst So, alas, not wanting to drive home later tonight in the snow, I will sadly not be attending the dinner extravaganza at the Swiss this (...) (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Warsaw art museum buys Zbigniew Libera's 'LEGO' concentration camp
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Warsaw art museum buys Zbigniew Libera's 'LEGO' concentration camp (Jan. 3, 2012 LA Times update of a old report) Some controversial artworks never completely lose the taint of the taboo despite changing times and evolving tastes. When Polish artist (...) (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | LEGO Agrees to Meeting After 50,000 Denounce Selling Out Girls
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LEGO Agrees to Meeting After 50,000 Denounce Selling Out Girls From Change.org Feb. 9, 2012 By Bailey Shoemaker-Richards After a month and more than 50,000 petition signatures, an open letter, numerous radio shows, TV segments, blog posts, articles, (...) (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) I'm afraid to ask, Dave-- what else is there??? (URL) (...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, I just finished a building for Brickmania's new super cool Vietnam diorama, and I've dropped 8 Lifelites into that, and I've got another building to go! Maybe I'll (...) (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: This Friday - meet up rtlToronto
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(...) Haters gonna hate (URL) NOT CLICK THAT LINK EITHER!!!! Chris B.E.D. Pie Judge (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) Oh now you're corrupted! the drilling holes won't be the end of it--not by a long shot :) The landing pad looks fantastic! nicely done!! And now that you're on this long road of lifelites, prepare to drill more holes all over the layout! :) (...) (13 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) Thanks, Steve. As you already know all too well, the credit goes to Ross! (URL) The interior lights and the subway lights are the same; I found them on ebay. (URL) is a link. We run about 3 of those off of a 9 volt transformer. JOHN (13 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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Hi John, How are you lighting the subway. And then on the next couple videos it your layout at "night". What kind of lights are you using to light the building interiors? Very nice BTW! SteveB (13 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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I promised two updates this week, and so here is the second one for this week, and it actually involves more (URL) Lifelites>. We had already (URL) Harold up> to make his (URL) rotor spin>, and that is cool, but we decided that we needed to light up (...) (13 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Bricks by the Bay 2012 Call For Presentations
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Bricks By The Bay 2012 is looking for LEGO-related talks, roundtables, and special activities for the Convention, taking place March 16 -18 in Santa Clara, CA. Going to and putting on sessions are one of the things that makes a Lego convention fun. (...) (13 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.events.bricksbythebay, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: This Friday - meet up rtlToronto
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(...) Some of us are not that excited. Just saying. Janey "I hate Rebecca Black" Red Brick (13 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | This Friday - meet up rtlToronto
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This Friday, I will have to decided which seat too take. (URL) NOT CLICK THAT LINK!!!!! otherwise, lets meet at the Swiss Chalet at 7pm. All I can say is "we is so excited" and "Its Friday, Friday..." Regards Chris Pie Judge B.E.D. (13 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Terrified of the Free Market, LEGO Begs for Protectionism
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(...) Love the headline. Bonus points for me knowing who wrote it before seeing your name ;) For what it's worth I'm on your side. I won't buy MB but a) they have a legal right to do what they do and b) they've made LEGO lift its came by existing. (...) (13 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Terrified of the Free Market, LEGO Begs for Protectionism
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(...) Like I said, YMMV. LEGO has--at every turn--attempted to stifle competition and prevent fair access to the marketplace. In this particular case, they sought the endorsement of their anti-competitive practices by nothing less than the US (...) (13 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) Modern UV protective treatments on windows should reduce that problem significantly either built-into new windows or in after-market applications. (13 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Terrified of the Free Market, LEGO Begs for Protectionism
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I was commenting on the hyperbolic headline to this thread which included the inaccurate accusation that LEGO is "Terrified of the Free Market". I did not express any opinion on MB products or practices since such are not relevant to the discussion (...) (13 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) At our Halloween events last year, we discovered that trans-neon green (anti-freeze color) bricks glow wickedly under black lights! Trés cool effect! Just another thing to make you go, "hmmmmm". (URL) JOHN (13 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) Black lights in the LMC, hmmmmm! ;-D (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) Steve- Watch out for that natural light - I have found that UV light is a huge contributor to yellowing of the brick. Maybe it isn't such a problem in newer brick, but I got quick yellowing of Lego with UV light from the barn layout when I was (...) (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Terrified of the Free Market, LEGO Begs for Protectionism
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(...) Well, suffice it to say that YMMV. (...) Sauce for the goose. Mega Brands is likewise "following the rules of the game," insofar as it is manufacturing a legally permissable product in the competitive marketplace, yet it is routinely (...) (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | LMC – Electrical / Lighting
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Electrical / Lighting All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Bruce Chamberlin brought up that I should have at least one power outlet per wall and proper lighting. I totally (...) (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC – Framing Build Rm Wall
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(...) Dude, you are going to town! It's fun to see the progress. Keep up the good work! JOHN (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LMC - Inspirations
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for the names and links! It is vital that the appropriate people get credit! And Thanks to all the guys out there building layouts and pushing this hobby forward! I'll be shamelessly stealing as many ideas as I can! SteveB (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LMC – Framing Build Rm Wall
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Framing Build Room Wall All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Last night was very productive. I designed, purchased materials, and built the inner most 2x4 wall that (...) (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO World 2012
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(...) According to most definitions I think even the airport is in Copenhagen itself. The location of LEGO World even more so. I just assumed "city" = "historic city centre". Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.events.legoworld)
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| | Re: Legionaries Ready!
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(...) Nice work. Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: LEGO World 2012
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(...) Tak så meget, Jacob. Very valuable information in deed. I had the impression that Lego World takes place in Copenhagen itself, not outside. But then OTOH, I haven't at all planned the details of my visit in Denmark yet, or even had a look on a (...) (13 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.events.legoworld)
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| | Re: LEGO World 2012
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(...) ~15 minutes. (Plus up to 4 minutes waiting for the next metro.) Bella Center where Lego World takes place is closer; first you take the regional train from Kastrup to Ørestad, and then you take the metro one stop towards city. Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.events.legoworld)
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| | Re: LMC - Inspirations
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(...) Hi Steve, 1 and 7 are me (with Mike Pianta for 7, gambort and scruffulous on flickr), 5 and 6 are Dave Stannard (brickhead on flickr), 9 is Tony Sava (SavaTheAggie on flickr). As for further inspiration... I'll blow Mike and my trumpet for (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Black Rare Classic Windows... by the dozens...
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Well they're real LEGO windows/doors, but not real black classic ones... but check out the image(s)... A few years ago I committed LEGO blasphemy.... I painted LEGO... (GASP!) Actually with a classic window collection numbering over 5,000, there (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | LMC - Inspirations
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Hi All, I have uploaded some inspirational photos for my future layout. I don't know who did these MOCs so feel free to claim or identify them! I picked them from various places. If you have links to inspirational images feel free to add in replies, (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LMC - insulation weekend
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update - insualtion Photos at BrickShelf - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Well got a lot done this weekend! My son and I tried to carefully remove the sheet rock from the exterior walls, I was hoping to rehang the (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) Hey James (long time...) Originally I planned on double doors. In fact a coworker just today mentioned the same, but with a twist. I have windows in the garage door and to let the natural light in, he suggested double French doors. I don't (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) Hi Larry, Great question. Simple criteria, the exterior walls that are not already insulated. I may insulate the interior wall between the build room and layout room as well. Since I'll be heating with space heaters and mostly in my build room (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO World 2012
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(...) I've ordered my airplane ticket now. I'll be at Kastrup airport Feb 16 at 08:05. Don't know how long it takes to get into the City from there. If I find a couch to sleep on, or another inexpensive alternative, I'll stay in Copenhagen for two (...) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.events.legoworld)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.40 ***
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(...) Sounds like you're missing the latest LDConfig.ldr. I've got all the colors above. Load from: (URL) we have moved to: (URL) (13 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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