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Controversial gold LEGO figure is $1,000 windfall Individually numbered and mixed in randomly with LEGO’s other collectible minifigs, Mr. Gold is gold-chromed from top hat to toes -- except for his classy white gloves. And he’s apparently worth his (...) (12 years ago, 23-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX) !
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| | Re: Brickfete 2013!
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(...) AFOL attendees there are only 3 more weeks to register for Brickfete. We have some fun news... We will have both a Master Builder and a Set Designer speaking at our event. Dont miss it. (Tentative) Schedule of events can be found here... (URL) (...) (12 years ago, 22-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | The mysterious "WDR" version 6661 Mobile TV Set...
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One of the most interesting LEGO sets in recent times has been the 6661 Mobile TV Set of 1989. This set was sold everywhere, and would have an otherwise dull existence if it weren't for the fact that Germany has a very interesting variation of this (...) (12 years ago, 20-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | June 29th 2013 SMART meeting
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We had a great second-chance sumo competition at our May SMART meeting. We voted on building a Space Elevator ribbon climbing robot for our June meeting. The June meeting will be on the 29th, in the Michelangelo room. Build a robot that can climb a (...) (12 years ago, 19-May-13, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Future LEGO DVD and Book...
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Some current and new LEGO DVD/download samples... enjoy! Current items... Everything you ever wanted to know about the first LEGO sets... (URL) about a dozen wooden box LEGO sets are known in any online database... here's a chance to see the other (...) (12 years ago, 18-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: sales May 17-23
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Gail Meagher wrote: I can't see the Target flyer, sorry. I was planning to check it out at my other half's yesterday, but they started painting the building next door, so I have to stay away if I want to keep breathing. ---...--- (...) (12 years ago, 18-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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(...) (12 years ago, 18-May-13, to lugnet.animation)
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The Wal-Mart flyer has a bunch of DUPLO sets in it this week, Friday May 17- Thursday May 23. $15 (was $21.86 - $24.86) Creative Cars Number Train Toddler Starter Building set My First Construction Site $11 (was $15.86 - $17.86) Toddler Build and (...) (12 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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(...) Play well, Jacob (12 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.animation)
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| | Future LEGO DVD and Book...
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Well my Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guide (1949-90s) on DVD/download... will have a companion coming out in about a year... for the years 1990s-present. This has been a work in progress for some time... and will NOT be released early. (...) (12 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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(...) Hi Matt! Sorry for the long delay in response... I've been very busy... Is that the Xcyber 4305 set you are referring to? Gary (12 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote: snip (...) I heard that as well! I've sketched out a design as to what I think could potentially work, using the 'guts' of an existing switch track, but, alas, since I don't own a 3d printer, I won't be (...) (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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(...) I bet that was one of the most signficant trips in a young boy's life! (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) Yeah, we've had that happen for both monorail and 9v rail-- never a pretty sight! (...) Yeah, we debated whether or not the "world's longest monorail" should mean that it's a single loop, or merely CONNECTED track that ought to count. So if we (...) (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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(...) ... I'm not sure I understand this concept. (...) Inaccuracy! It burnsss usssssss! (...) Yeah, it's not a huge amount-- 0.8 studs is only 2.5% of the distance of a straight, so it'd take about 40 ramps (or 20 "complete" ramps) to make up the (...) (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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Back in 1973 when I was 12, together with my younger cousin I made a 6 minutes Lego film in Super 8, half of it using stop motion animation. Inspired by the popular Apollo program, we built a rocket with several stages and room for the LM, a launch (...) (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.animation) !
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| | Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years
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Back in 1973 when I was 12, together with my younger cousin I made a 6 minutes Lego film in Super 8, half of it using stop motion animation. Inspired by the popular Apollo program, we built a rocket with several stages and room for the LM, a launch (...) (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.animation)
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(...) Talking about monorail for shows and such (since we were, indeed talking about that ;) ).... Ever since the big 12.5 x 12.5 layout we did back in 2009 (I think), I've tried to avoid putting switches into my show layouts. First, as we all know (...) (12 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Ontario Brick Builders Classic Space Layout
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(...) Here to help as I can! BrickFete is very important to me for a litany of reasons that are too long to list. (...) The updates are looking forward to seeing you!! :) And all the other FOL's at BrickFete 2013!!! The continuing, ongoing (my (...) (12 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) I know I'm speaking to two of the most 'detail oriented' people I've ever had the fun of working with... But you're thinking about this too much. If we all agree on- a straight equaling 10 inches a quarter straight equaling 2.5 inches a curve (...) (12 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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