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(...) The last Town JR construction set (6565) had a six-wide railing used as the sides of one of the cheesy (did I say that?) trucks. I didn't see it in the LDraw parts list, but I thought I saw it on one of the other cad programs. Of course, I (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: proud of myself (+ some questions)
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(...) A differential can be used to add two motors together. One motor on each axle, then let the "shell" of the differential power the drivetrain (which of course has its own differential). (...) If you're adding them together with a differential, (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Power supply
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(...) Paul, Thats exactly what I did for my old Nova Township layout. I used an MRC Tech II powerpack instead of the LEGO one. I didn't feel that the LEGO power pack had a slow enough low speed. I soldered my wires directly to the track, but I'm (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | FA: Garage Doors and Compartments
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I have four garage style doors with "runner/channel" elements and 12 compartments that I am going to auction off. The garage doors are in good condition with some storage/usage wear, they still have most of their shine left to them compared to many (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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(...) Looks like a nice description! Can't wait to see it come out and get a chance to try it out :) Chances are, cool stuff like this probably will get a writeup on ldraw.org like MLCad did. Keep it up! :) -Tim <>< (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: GMLUG.ORG is up!!
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(...) Cool! Can't wait to see the site grow!! (...) Try Patrick Delahanty's Regional Shopping Guide - (URL) - I believe there is a map of the US with clickable regions, you might wanna ask him if you can use the midwest, or where he got the graphic (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: proud of myself (+ some questions)
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(...) Good idea. Unfortunately, I don't have one of those, and am a lot more likely to get a second roation sensor. :) How bulky of a set up would that be? It's a challenge to keep the robot compact. (And necessary, since it's hard enough for this (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | GMLUG.ORG is up!!
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(URL) is up and running (sort of). I have put together a bunch of basic information, enough to get the site up and going. It still needs work and I'll listen to any and all comments/complaints/whatever. Paul ps. Anybody know of a good place for (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: Adding motor torque [was proud of myself (+ some questions)]
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(...) Yeah, that makes sense. A bit bulky, but probably worth it. I'll have to try that in Version 0.2. (...) I'm hoping to come up with some way so that the act of powering the lower-geared motor automatically causes it to engage. That way, you (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: proud of myself (+ some questions)
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(...) If you have a fiber optic component from the Extreme Creatures or Space Shuttle sets, you could use that for the heartbeat instead, freeing up the rotation sensor for steering. It's ideal in this role because you don't need to know direction (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Adding motor torque [was proud of myself (+ some questions)]
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=>From: mattdm@mattdm.org (Matthew Miller) =>... =>Wow, I can sure tell that there's only one motor. While it works great on =>wood floors, it barely moves on carpet. Is there a good way to add a second =>motor? I hesitate to just link them to (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | proud of myself (+ some questions)
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So, I got sent home early from work today, due to the hurricane and all. Good thing because 1) I'd left our windows open 2) Kenmore Square is apparently flooded and it woulda been hard to get home later and, most importantly, 3) I made a cool lego (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Decoding the LEGO IR remote control
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Hello All - - I'm interested in using a LEGO IR remote control to control other things besides the RCX. Has anyone here done any PIC development along these lines? I would like to use a PIC to decode the output of a Sharp GP1U581Y and convert the 16 (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Power supply
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I have a real nice HO layout power pack with handheld remote laying around but no speed regulator. I have started buying some train stuff but if I just buy the speed regulator power to rail connectors from Shop at Home, can I just wire those into (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RCX 'brick connectors' and how-they-work??
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OK, I have a pretty good working solution. I used "contact cement": The SOLVENT kind, not the Water Based kind. I did two experiments in attaching .002 inch thick copper foil to the Lego bricks. The copper foil has a self- adhesive coating to start (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Six Wide Hummer model
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(...) ryan, i made a hummer model some time ago. if you want to see it, go to www.geocities.com/tb...itary.html (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | New LEGO at Toyworld Subiaco
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Hi Perthites, The above mentioned have the new technic sets in, including the Supercar II (AUS$288). Anyone seen it cheaper? 8445-Indy Storm 8446-Green Crane Truck and 8444-Air Enforcer Helicopter we're all there with prices between $55 and $100. (I (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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| | Re: motorized switching rails
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Nick, et al: I've posted an "alpha" version of my web page devoted to my motorized switch design. Pardon the construction dust, but you'll get an idea of where I'm going with this design. Please refer to: (URL) don't want any comments yet, because I (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) I agree. A room search algorithm implemented in legOS would be vastly different from one implemented in NQC. Sub-groups under lugnet.robotics.code seems appropriate. Joel Shafer joel@connect.net (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | noice
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Hi everybody, I'm a novice in the field of microcontrollers, and I'm trying to use the handyboard with ICC11V5 and NoICEV2.5.2. The compiler gave me no problem (thanks to a search on this list archive!) but I can't get NoICE to work. Has anybody on (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Request for opinions on additional nelug.org functionality and LUGNET posting procedures
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(...) well (...) Well I decided to do it. The Trading Post is now open at... (URL) you have anything you would like posted just send me an E-mail with the information about the parts etc. I have put up a few things of my own to get it started. I am (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest Lego Users Group
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(...) They're both pretty nice. I'd prefer the first with higher contrast colors--red, orange, and green tend not to stand out from each other for us partially color-blind folks. Primary colors maybe? 3 studs would look great on it too--sort of like (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: Next NELUG meeting
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(...) I agree can't wait (...) I am open for the next couple of weeks anyway although I think next tuesday might be short notice for some plus I think Suzanne might have to line things up at MIT and might need some time I don't know. Although I (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: LEGO.com theme gallery
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(...) The firestation looks like it is from the ST Lego Fire Dept page. (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Michigan Legofest.
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Count me in... Gary Istok wrote in message <37CE8C36.8FD68229@u...ch.edu>... (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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Charles Seyferth wrote in message ... (...) photo-realistic (...) One step at a time. :) Initially, it'll be simple, but later the user will be able to select photo realism or even just wireframe with hidden line removal (which will be wicked fast, (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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(...) Cool. Will the renderings be like in the LEGO instructions, or photo-realistic 3D? Charles (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | LEGO.com theme gallery
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<shameless plug> My model of Fallingwater[1] made it to the voting page at the LEGO theme gallery: (URL) you like it, vote for it! (The firestation looks nice, too) </shameless plug> --Bram 1) (URL) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: looking for Charles Matheny
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I believe he may be on vacation. Christopher Masi wrote: (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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Jonathan Wilson wrote in message <37E1777A.81BA4C41@x...il.com>... (...) Yup. The first feature listed on the web page I mentioned is full DAT-file compatibility. (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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thomas Burger wrote in message ... (...) Yup. 24-bit color. I may have to use some funky color map to stay compatible with the other Lego CAD programs. (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | SpaceCase Auction Announcement
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Yes, it is time again for another auction. I'm calling this one "Space Case" as I have been in the ozone for the last month or so with computer troubles. Anyhow, all that should be fixed now. Following is a list of the sets that will be in this (...) (27 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) anyone, allowing great amount of flexibility. I have created an area here: (URL) site is designed to be very flexible, including good viewability under all browsers, simplified layouts (for lynx, too, see [appearances]), editability, etc. I'd (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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Joel, (...) in (...) The easiest way of implementing this would be to use the Lego-Robotics Wiki. Because it doesn't require an administrator it's easy for anyone to add the code/samples that they want. For NQC you can choose to add your links off: (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Zach's third LEGO auction (update 5) - Rebel Hunter, Deep Freeze Defender, Launch Evac I...
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Here is the latest update. Many open items still remain. Bid status advance starts today. All high bids made on or before 9/14/99 have advanced to GOING 1. Welcome to my third RTL auction. It has been about 18 months since my last auction, time for (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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Laurentino. (...) in (...) seem to be the best for copy-paste... The easiest way of implementing this would be to use the Lego-Robotics Wiki. Because it doesn't require an administrator it's easy for anyone to add the code/samples that they want. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Recommendation on First Train?
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(...) 4565 load and haul would have been ok if TLG had not used the red and black on those proportions. same with cargo railway. an all black with hints of red/yellow as accents or vise versa would look good. i hated spyrius for the same reason. -- (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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(...) I assume you are using the ldraw piece library? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | RE: Code Repository
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(...) OK, maybe I'm a bit outdated :-) Unfortunately your solution is not a good way of centralizing information. Was that the original idea, wasn't it? If web sites is what (almost) everybody has today, then there's no need for changes. Laurentino (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Six Wide Hummer model
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In case anyone is interested I have just finished a six wide AM General Hummer. It is a rescue(ambulance) version that I modeled after the rescue Hummer in the new Johnny Lightning series. If you want to see what that looks like, go to (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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(...) more then 15 solod colors.? change dithered to solids. aka mint, chrome, tan, ect.? (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Next NELUG meeting
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(...) This sounds great! I can't wait to finally see the inside of the very famous MIT Media Lab. Does anyone want to actually propose a date and time for the next meeting? OK, I will. How about next Tuesday at 7:30 PM? (I'm just throwing out an (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Pictures of new Shell promotional sets are up!
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(...) Another good point. In fact, my company is trying to work with a new company that wants to put in automated robotic pumps. My company would supply the gas caps. However, things aren't going anywhere because none of the gas stations want (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: Code Repository
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(...) Yahoo Briefcase can perform this function without any knowledge of HTML or web page building at all. You upload the image file to briefcase and then you can copy the URL as Todd mentioned. Access rights can be set on a folder by folder basis. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Do either of these parts exist?
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(...) You could try using one of the old wrench/screwdrivers... the wrench end is about 3/4 of a circle and fits on a stud. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 8480 in the US... anyone, anyone?
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Yep, bottom line is you should never assume S@H is sold out of a set just because it's not in the catalog. It's definitely worth a free phone call to make sure, especially before bidding above their price in an auction or something. Doug (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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Charles Seyferth wrote in message ... (...) My plotting engine draws lines at all edges of an element, so it's obvious where one brick ends and the next begins. (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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(...) Sounds good. One thing that would be nice is to leave a small gap between pieces so that 2 2x2's don't look like a 2x4... Charles (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Dat explorer
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hmm, so it wasn't quotes after all. I don't know what version of MSIE4 I was running, but it worked. I guess it was the stock win98 version. I just updated it to 5 to see what it does. I can easially make the image a link. Obviously, while png's are (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Dat explorer
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Povray sucks up 800+MB of virtual memory while parsing Datsville. If we saved some of those memory structures as binary maped files and povray could work against those the next time it rendered, It should speed it up alot. I'm assuming that most of (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 8480 in the US... anyone, anyone?
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I am not sure if these are in the catalog now (they haven't been), but S@H had them in stock the last time I asked (couple weeks ago): 6090 Royal Knights Castle and 5571 Big Rig Truck. They have had the 8480 in stock all this year, but it wasn't in (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Wanted: "Wooden" doors. Will trade and/or buy
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I'm building a mid-evil town so I need some doors for the houses. Will buy and/or trade. (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: 8480 in the US... anyone, anyone?
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Probably either discovered stock or returned un-opened stock. The catalog did in fact just add this item back in from years ago. It also says "limited supply" if I remember correctly. - Steve (...) -- Talk Small and Carry a Big Class Library (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Scout Revisited
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Hi all: I just got a Scout today in the Robotics Discovery set. Cool beans....about the second thing I did was take it apart....two touch sensors, two motor outputs, IR port looks like it indeed wraps around, and in fact I confirmed this with rcxCC. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Halloween buckets in 1999?
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The person I was in contact with was not associated with retail sales. He is more closely related to manufacturing (but not really). I was told that the orange was a color they created basically for the Starwars line and that is it. I hesitate to (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: HandyBoard and Jini
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(...) Since the HB does not support Java/RMI/TCP etc it's not likely that you'll see Jini on the HB any time soon. However, it would be fairly straightforward to create Jini proxies on a host computer that act on behalf on the HB functions. I plan (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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Gary Williams: (...) [...] It looks like there are lots of people writing LDraw renderers and editors at the moment. I would like to suggest that they also start releasing the source code[1] so we can get a bit of code reuse. I suppose I should show (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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David Eaton wrote in message ... (...) for a (...) off to (...) exists, (...) I'll include options so the user can define how he/she wants the mouse to behave when dragging parts around. Then nobody will be able to complain. :) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Heather!
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Heather, if your still here, I'm here now in St John's. James P (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.nf)
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| | Re: Do either of these parts exist?
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Eric Kingsley <kingsley@nelug.nospam.org> wrote in message news:FI60BE.8qL@lugnet.com... (...) Five of these were available in Belville #5870 Pretty Playland. (...) Some of the Star Wars sets. I think the Snowspeeder has a few. Dave (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Hello !
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In article <FI5F32.1yH@lugnet.com>, Alan Kershaw <alan@kershawcomputing. freeserve.co.uk> writes (...) Not yet, but there seem to be a few of us in the Cheshire/Merseyside/Lancashire area, so perhaps something could be arranged. Where are you? (...) (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Recommendation on First Train?
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(...) Sorry. From an eight-wide perspective;-) I do have to say that I like the 4565 more now that I have seen some prototypes after which this loco was built. It is, however, a little dichromatic (black, red everywhere). I just like making my own. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Dat explorer
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Kevin Loch <kloch@opnsys.com> wrote in message news:FI5yLw.5p6@lugnet.com... (...) 0 (...) of (...) significant (...) Even just the four diagonal directions would be great, and would only double the number of possible images. And factors of 50 (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | #6989 sighted!
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"Toy Go Round" on Solano Ave. in Albany has a nearly complete Multi-Core Magnetizer with the box and instructions for only $75. It's quite dusty and will probably need an overall cleaning. The reason I'm posting this instead of calling it a FOTW is (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak)
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| | looking for Charles Matheny
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Charles, I am trying to get in touch with you before I send you the stuff that I am supposed to send you. I sent email to you on Monday, and just a moment ago. I sent the message to your home.com email address but I have not heard from you. I know I (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Recommendation on First Train?
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I think the 4565 is far from abysmal--I like it a lot. The main set is decent, (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SHELL LEGO actie, sorry in het engels
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Hy guys, Theres an new LEGO SHELL action going in the Benelux, by tommorrow. I dont have any numbers yet but its an station, with three vehicles, an tankertruck, an F1 Ferrari truck, an carwash with an car and an select shop with an additional car. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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| | SHELL LEGO action
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Hy guys, Theres an new LEGO SHELL action going in the Benelux, by tommorrow. I dont have any numbers yet but its an station, with three vehicles, an tankertruck, an F1 Ferrari truck, an carwash with an car and an select shop with an additional car. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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From: "Brian B. Alano" <alano@kiva.net> (...) I personally prefer to see implementations in a real language, but the language itself doesn't matter. It is pretty easy to translate algoritms from Pascal to C (to use a off-topic example), but it can (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | New robot kits mentioned at NY Times
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The Droid kit and Robotics Discovery kit have a brief mention at: (URL) registration required.) Neat little writeup, not quite as detailed as the Entertainment Weekly article. -Tim (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Ship hulls question
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(...) The biggest difference is that the container ship had a different "mid" section with a pit or hollow in it, I didn't see that on the Maersk ship. Ciao! (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Legoland trip
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Just got back from a trip to Legoland, CA. We went last Tuesday and the weather was perfect (a bit overcast and a bit cool) there was no crowds and we practically walked on every ride. The park was perfect for my 4 and 2 year old although the 2 year (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Halloween buckets in 1999?
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I spoke with a LEGO rep about a month ago and asked this very question. At the time she was not aware of anything but she also stated it was entirely possible that it would be done with out the reps knowing about it. Since Target is already running (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 6444
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(...) I now have 5. I wanted 1, originally, and someone sold me it, (it arrived today), but last week, I found a KB with 4 of them for $12.99, and I couldn't resist. I'll be keeping a couple for trade/parts, but mean while..... The parts spread is (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pictures of new Shell promotional sets are up!
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I wouldn't be surprised if these sets are promoted in the UK (given the Shell is an Anglo-Dutch company), and given that one of Shell's biggest marketing thingy is its select shops. -- Many thanks, Nick Allan ======== Madness takes its toll. Please (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | LEGOfest update
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(URL) attendees, more offered, more wanted... ...this is gonna be GOOD!!! Thanks again to Huw for posting the maps. My links now updated accordingly 8-) ...and further apologies to Simon for placing his train and monorail under 'offers' 8-( For (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Junk Box #1 Thread
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I have received this box from Ectal. I'll wash them, pick them over, and send them off to John Cromer probably this weekend. Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Good lightweight shelving for display?
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Thanks for the info Kevin and Larry! They look just about perfect for my needs. Any opinions on the narrow vs. wide shelves? I'm thinking narrow shelves would be good for most things, while the wide shelves would be good for large sets (bases, etc). (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.storage)
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I think we'll see more orange next year... If not in the Star Wars sets, then perhaps in some other lines... John G (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) Or perhaps a more general one sitting atop the others (integrationally or as a launching point). Because even when there's pseudocode for something, the actual implementation in, say, pbFORTH, may differ fundamentally from the implementation (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Do either of these parts exist?
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(...) This definitely exists, but the only set I know of that contains it is the 6335, Indy Transport, which may not be available any more. (...) Don't know anything about this one. (...) Don't know of any small sets. The Sheriff's Lockup, 6755, has (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Classic Space Set 1593 / the combo of 6880 and 6929
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I am desperately looking to purchase a copy of the instructions to this rare set combo. If anyone was willing to part with the actual set and instructions themselves that would be great too!! The instructions are not on kl.net and I have no other (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 8480 in the US... anyone, anyone?
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(...) My guess is that they were stored on the top shelf in the back of the warehouse behind a bunch of Town JR sets which just happened to be slated for the melt-down and reforming process. Duane (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Halloween buckets in 1999?
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A Lego rep told me no more buckets. Worse than that he told me no more Orange. -Nick Joseph Gonzalez wrote in message ... (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) Oh. Maybe we're talking about different things. No, I wasn't kidding, but I was talking about in relation to code rather than building. --Todd (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Code Repository
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Todd: Nice work on the sample page, very easy to use and browse. I would find this format very useful. Jeff Jeffrey Hazen jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Cargo Delivery Truck for Datsville
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(...) <SNIP CAD STUFF> (...) It looks good, but you may want to insert a plate between the wheels and the body. It looks like the wheels interfere with the fenders. Duane (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) Since many algorithms apply across languages, what about a single repository for all code? (How about lugnet.robotics.rcx.code?) True, it would increase the noise-to-signal ratio for many, but it would Keep It Simple. Also, I favor follow-ups (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: 8480 in the US... anyone, anyone?
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I just got my S@H catalogs, and the 8480 is listed as available for $158.... Has it been consistently available? It wasn't in either SUmmer 99 catalog.... If they brought it back from oblivion.....any guesses as to the reason? Paul Sinasohn (...) (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: wanted: 1x3x2 and 1x2x2 blue-framed windows
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Oh well, I guess I'll have to stick with white. I could go eight wide, but then the MOC's and the LEGO creations wouldn't look right together. Thanks again, Chris (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) You should visit GeoCities or a site like it. You get a free web site and Wizard-style page creation tools, all run from the browser. Besides, we're talking about a repository for programmers. (Although many will be newbies, to be sure.) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) Since many algorithms apply across languages, what about a single repository for all code? (How about lugnet.robotics.rcx.code?) True, it would increase the noise-to-signal ratio for many, but it would Keep It Simple. Also, I favor follow-ups (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Cargo Delivery Truck for Datsville [DAT]
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Here's a truck to deliver cargo in general around Datsville: 0 Author: Nicholas Allan (n_l_allan@altavista.net) 0 Title: Cargo Delivery Truck 0 File Name: cargo.dat 0 1 0 0 0 -50 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 0 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 0 (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Low-loader for Datsville [DAT]
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I'm not sure what this lorry carries, but I suspect a digger or JCB. If someone has made one I'll incorporate it into the vehicle. Anyway, for now here is the truck; please include it in Datsville: 0 Author: Nicholas Allan (n_l_allan@altavista.net) (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Do either of these parts exist?
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I was wondering if either of these parts existed? 1. Green 1x2 tile-Grill 2. A mini-fig tool or part that resembles a Scythe Also I was wondering if anyone new of any small sets that contain 1x1 gray tiles. Thanks for your help Eric, Remove (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Shell Promotional sets go ask for them I will!
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Well, thanks for posting the pictures. I am going to print them out and bring them to the Shell Station accross the street. It couldn't hurt to ask. Maybe the owner will ask his supplier, and if enough station owners ask... Hey, you never know; it (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Code Repository
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(...) On their web site? What's the percentage of people that subscribe this mailing list that has a web site? Many people even use the web interface because using a news reader is too complicated! I can't imagine this people creating a HTML page. (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Cruise Ship
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(...) Yeah its going to be big. I have already seen Terrys page, The Titanic was spectacular, I built one of my own with the grand staircase and reciprocating engines, but it was all multicoulored and didn't turn out well. I took 6 pictures of it, (...) (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pictures of new Shell promotional sets are up!
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(...) NL and NZ are the only certainties at the moment. (...) Last time in the UK they were phased 1 set a week. Henk says you need tokens for them in NL this time. Huw (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Halloween buckets in 1999?
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Sorry if this has been asked already. Does anyone know if there will be Halloween buckets in the USA for 1999? If/when anyone sees them, I'd sure like to hear about it. ..joseph g (27 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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