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(...) It isn't a matter of being blown out of proportion, really. We're all here for fun, and Lego is a hobby for us (well, more like an obsession, maybe). Because it's a hobby, no one here is getting paid to be nice, or anything, and some people do (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Woohoo! LEGO FOR LIFE!!!!! (...) Awwww..... that's not 'Lego for life! That's only 'Lego for three months'! :) Think if it were REALLY 'Lego for life', and any of US regular LUGNET-ers won, we'd put 'em out of business-- but on the plus side we'd (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: [FS] - eBay - McDonald's Promo set, box only - 25 cents
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Another thing someone could do, but I'm not as upset about this as others so the someone is not me, is to actually sell the set in a Dutch auction... (many sets with a reserved price that matches the list price) and in the description of the set for (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Juniorization is more than just over-reliance on SPUDs and POOPs. It's the dorky design, the missing doors, the lack of realistic details. You know, everything you pointed out as being wrong with the set's design. I've got an old 4.5V tender (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.reviews)
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Apparently, this isn't new, but I don't remember seeing anything about it on LUGNET before. In the Parent's section at www.lego.com, there's a sweepstakes running from now until the end of April. The sweepstakes is only open to US residents. The (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Lubricating Cylinders --YoYo lubricant?
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Maybe it sounds strange, but you could use the lubricant people use for their YoYos. As Yoyos are made of different kind of plastics (ok - there are also wooden and metal ones) , there should be no problems i.e.: Your cylinders will survive the (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Eric, If your going to be staying for a week i would suggest getting a place outside of boston and using Public trans to get down town. The commuter rail system is extensive and easily accessible. I am from the North Shore which has a few nice (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I live in Florida, so cold doesn't figure into the equation for my appearance in the Spotlight. <g> If anything, the heat kept me inside the last couple months building with LEGO and now the cooler weather (there is no "cold" weather in FL) (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I glad you enjoyed it! When I saw those particular pieces I knew I *had* to use them for the double bowl kitchen sink and stove. I had a great time designing them and am very pleased with how they turned out. (You have no idea how long it took (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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look, this is a lego web site, not a typing site, i come here to talk about lego, not to be a nuisance or be hassled bye others. if i have some how affended anyone bye typing the way i do, sorry, but you dont have to take it upon yourself to post (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi i am looking for the set of halloween legos #3047. my boys really wanted this set and i can't find it any were. If anyone has one for sale at a reasonably price please let me know---thanks jodie Kruegjo@aol.com (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Telestia is a dang good pilot (and she knows it) but signing on with Manwaring Underground Developers didn't entail anything like this. The Mammoth craft's finer points never included high marks for maneuverability, and angling it through a narrow, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.underground)
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(...) The theme you're looking for is "Sci-Fi". Steve (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.space, lugnet.underground)
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Here's a real sad thought. Without realizing it, we have truely opened the doors to those who want to scam people on Ebay. There are over what 1800 items in Ebay Lego right now? Well it is a rareity that I read them all, so I might miss the great (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | FA(eBay) 4 cannon still only 2.25, ends Mon
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4 cannon, each with wheels and towbar still only 2.25 for the four: (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) collaborate (...) minds. (...) I'm in Garfield Heights, Ohio (An inner-ring cleveland suburb). While I wouldn't mind some copetition, we didn't have an originality problem last year. You may want to check with James though, the original (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.loc.us.tn.mem, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tn)
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(...) Thanks. Reason I'm asking is I got an email from a 12-year-old in Finland who's tricked one out with a v12 engine, gullwing doors, and fiber optics in the engine. I'll let you know if there's a web pointer when he gets back to me. -Tim (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, this was actually posted here about a month ago but anyone who hasn't taken advantage of it should. Rachael and I have each ordered a Landspeeder - with tax and shipping it came to $0.73. (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think LUGNET is one of the best sites on the web! The site concentrates on a specific topic, is easy to navigate, and it contains lots and lots of information and links to relevant places. The three-gates-access is excelent, everybody can (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Lubricating Cylinders
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(...) Oh yes, I member those good old days too. My daddy also tried to repair everything - most of the time he was successful, but stories like your's still come to mind.. Jacob (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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