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Why Friday? Are the closed Thursday? -Nick Tom Stangl wrote in message <37FBE445.4286AF47@n...pe.com>... (...) a (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Glen Tannenbaum's page is at (URL) Stanley wrote in message ... (...) The (...) like (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Amazing!!!! Congratulations on a very inspired piece of work! How do I nominate you for CLSOTW?? I'll have to try some Calder or Kandinsky-style stuff later on! Paul Sinasohn, who knows what he likes when it comes to art. and likes this! (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Whatcha building? I have some 2x4s I prolly can spare.. for a good sob story. ++Lar (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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It's a perception flaw though - from the buyer's perspective, it rankles that you're already "paying more than you should have to". And once I'm a seller on BRICKS, it's going to annoy me to have to remember to lower all the opening bids ;-) (...) | (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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I would get about 20 - mostly for the instructions; I wouldn't mix them with Legos, but some of those look awfully tempting - the ships, the large trucks, the UN military sets..... Paul Sinasohn, who probably has all the parts (except girders) that (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) My review: (URL) inventory: (URL) these help! J (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Can someone give Bill Glen T's website? He actually sells Dacta stuff at a decent discount off "normal" price, although the percentage off escapes me right now. Several people have bought lots of these sets from him. (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That's for sure! And I nominate Larry! :) Scott S. (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) I hear you and I understand where you're coming from, especially since EveryAuction works this way, so that means both JABA and BRICKS do as well. But really, what's the big deal? If I want something to open at $1.00 I start it at $0.90 with a (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) ** EXCELLENT ** Very nice quote, Joseph!!! I am reading an excellent book called "Rainmaking", and while it is about sales, it makes the point that once you have been quoted as a source by media, you may well get asked again. We need to see if (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) This is what I see as a flaw in several of the auction scripts out there. If the opening bid is $1.00, then I bid on it, dammit I should be able to bid *$1.00*, not $1.10. It's annoying, I hope most of the people running the scripts fix it. (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Talk about service, that was faster than the drive-thru! Thanx very much. The picture there is much better. This is definitely a must have, it looks like awesome parts - I wish the price was a little better. Bill (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Auction update: 82 Gray bricks
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Hi. I have put a nice assortment of 82 gray bricks up for auction on Guarded Inn. Current bid is $11; auction ends tomorrow (Thursday) around 5 EST. The URL is: (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | RE: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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Frankly, I love the fact that the Lego system is a toy. I play with real mechanical and electrical systems all day long professionally, and I'm lucky, I enjoy my job. But the Lego parts on my workbench make me smile. Giggle, sometimes.... Sure, if (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Ebay... just doesnt make sense.
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Are you talking about Obi Jin Ginn (?) or Obi? I think Obi os only available through the Naboo sub blue thing (I don't remember the name, Where is my catalog?) Still very expensive! Scott S. (...) Scott E. Sanburn CADD Operator, CADD Systems (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Rotation sensor (top) fixed [DAT]
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Dear All Following JVZ's post about the top part of the rotation sensor, here is the corrected version. Cheers JP 0 Electric rotation sensor top 0 Name: 2977t.dat? 0 Author: JP Brown 0 Unofficial 0 wire stump (after John VanZwieten) 4 0 -36 40 -3 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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Well now its says that they limit you can get is 2. So they must have found more. I had to add a tub to get free shipping. Darn. :) Patricia Schempp (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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It's weight/size based. Call them Friday, and they'll be able to give you a shipping estimate. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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I am wanting to BUY from Busy Bee because they are SELLING something I would like to have. (Having made my post relevant to the group...) Can someone give me an approximate shipping cost of order from there to the US. I don't know if shipping is (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I have an inventory somewhere, I think but I cant find it now. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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(...) that seems like a really bad idea, religious issues and all... they both work well -- i use them both. I would however, like to mention two things: the cpu with the ft kit has 4 outputs, 8 digital input and 2 analog. ft is obviously capable of (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Ebay... just doesnt make sense.
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Did anyone else happens to notice the obi-wan figure selling on ebay? selling for $8.50 plus $2.00 shipping... The most interesting part is it is the one form 7110 which you can get the entire set for retail at $6. JMN (URL) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Nintendo and TLG are competitors....
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You need to remember that TLG needs to compete for kids money etc with a lot of new types of leasure activities including video games, that it did not have to compete with a few years ago (when video games were not what they are today). Hence the (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Retrieving data from the handyboard
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I need to transfer the data in a matrix on the HB to my win98 PC? I know a special program is necessary to interpret the signals going to the COM port. Does anyone have such a program or have the have some code that I can compile with VS 6.0? Here (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Dacta castle
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(...) Fright (...) You can buy this set at the construction site. www.constructiontoys.com click on lego dacta, then click on 5+,then click on, theme sets in there should be the castle dacta set available for $63.50 Rich (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Wow! Thanks for the response, now Ive got many happy hours ahead of me searching for these. While Im at it can anyone tell me where I might start looking to add to my collection of female mini-figs? (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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I just got off TLG's "official" web-site after looking at the Dacta stuff for the first time. They have a castle set listed that has 300+ pieces but the picture is not very good. It looks like a mish-mash of Royal Knights and Fright Knights pieces (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Ben Gatrelle <ben.gatrelle@nospam...gfoot.com> wrote in article <FJ5xD9.Ks8@lugnet.com>... (...) site. (...) stuff (...) If they have their web server set to NOT allow directory listings, you're probably not going to see much just by leaving out (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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oops ... looks like the line wrap broke the link... well try selecting all the text of it and check it out ... worth the trip I think : )) (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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(...) The set I found interesting is the Amazon Anchient Ruins (URL) Is that a new mini-fig? heehee John (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Is everyone able to view it now? If not, LMK so I can address it. Here is a link directly to the first page of the contest entry: (...) what (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Tom's WANTED list - 2x4 black bricks tops it...
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(...) Let me check downstairs tonight and see how many I have. Paul (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
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Lego makes pneumatic systems. If your needs aren't too demanding, you may find this a cost effective approach. Ross M. Tonkens, M.D. Medical Director Primary Care of Nevada 100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 240 Henderson, NV 89014 702 914-7120 (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Rock Raiders IS a Space theme
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(...) What if it was a new world? You don't know what type of rock it is. They might have used some new sonar imaging system to determine the caves structural points. I really like the rock raiders theme. Ok everyone thank you for your boos. I think (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: good day, please a pointer to...
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(...) Here are some LSAHS (LEGO Shop-At-Home Service) tips & tricks, including a couple of 1-800 numbers: (URL) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Toy shop register suggestion
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As I was cruising round north Staffordshire last weekend, I was musing on the fact that if anyone were to follow in my footsteps, they wouldn't find much. (I got a 4539 level crossing, 4022 C26 Cutter, 6483 Police boat, 6340 Fire engine, and several (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Wanted: Model Team 4x4 5561
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Hi folks, I've seen a couple of posts about this set going cheap. If it's at all possible, could someone get hold of a couple for me? Preferably at a rate of £40 or so, all in :-) Of course, donations are gratefully accepted :-) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Even more Southern Legofest Picts
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On Wed, 6 Oct 1999, Michael Huffman (<FJ5xCK.KnF@lugnet.com>) wrote at 03:50:44 (...) I particularly like the Trafalgar Square pic. It's a really good point of view. Was it taken with that disposable camera? (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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LEGO Shop at Home Service Enfield, CT 06082 (860) 763-4011 Couldn't find the toll-free number. Sorry! -----Original Message----- From: Al & Becky Szymanski <aszy@worldnet.att.net> To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> Date: (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Indranil
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(...) Larry? Defensive? We must not be reading the same posts. (...) I don't like the government but I still pay taxes. I don't like pain, but I still go to my physiotherapy. You don't have to like something to use it. Or to want to see it fixed if (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: good day, please a pointer to...
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(...) The phone number is 1-800-453-4652. You can call an ask for the catalog. (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: good day, please a pointer to...
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(URL) -> About Us -> Addresses -> Americas (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Lego Article (Re: I'm famous (or infamous))
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(...) ;-) I suspect they may attempt it (especially if it's the same station where my co-worker heard the dj say "he's sick" when they mentioned the article) (...) I'd love to do that but they just offered to the interview over the phone (sigh). (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.people)
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| | good day, please a pointer to...
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please, a pointer to Lego Shop at Home and where / who to call/contact to get this 'catalog' you are all talking about. tia (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | irvine scotland and gatwick airport
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I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on lego shopping in the UK. I am currently in Irvine Scotland and I will have a 3.5 hrs later this week in Gatwick airport. Is there anywhere within cab reach of Gatwick that I can pick up some sets (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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(...) Either of your examples are possible with Lego... at least for sufficiently small quantities of "weights". Seriously, I always liked the engineering challenge that Lego provides. Solving the structural and mechanical issues generally carries (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Weapons for the Undead Army?
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(...) black (...) Come get some! (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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Well, I got 4, so I don't feel too bad. Tom, however... :) J/K It is a nice set, a good deal, good parts! Scott S. (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | New LEGO books now listed at amazon.com
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The new Amazing Animals and Fabulous Figures books from DK are listed on amazon.com. I have seen posts in the UK groups about these books but this was the first I have seen of them in the US. I put one of each on backorder, hopefully they will show (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: next BayLUG meeting
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(...) Hi Mark, Have you checked into this? Russell (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Blue Air Tanks
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Lego Shop-at-Home still has the #8250 Search Sub for $25 (previously $50). The set includes one blue air tank, a large pump, and other pneumatic parts. It also includes 9 or 10 16-stud beams and other useful Technic parts. A good Technic value at 7 (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | FA: Train, Space, Town, & more on SeriousCollector.com
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Thanks for looking! Click here to view: (URL) here: (URL) Description Currently Bids Status Current End [PDT] 6940 Alien Moon Stalker--Who says Lego didn't make an AT-AT?! $35.01 Lego Boats: 4021 Police patrol MISB $21.00 Lego Divers: 6560 Diving (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Weapons for the Undead Army?
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(...) Will there be a figure for Ash? (complete with chainsaw hand insert) (c'mon, there HAS to be at least a few Army of Darkness fans out there!) ..joseph g (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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Someone posted in RTL: You guys may be happy to know that 6444 is now listed as out of stock on the web page. However, if you call and talk to a sales rep, they can still find some at that price. Thank God for the old-fashioned alternative to (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | RE: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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(...) Fischer-Technik is mechanically far superior and more flexible than Lego. It uses metal axles, allows variable positioning (not studs), and is much stronger overall. You can build mechanisms that do real work without worrying about plastic (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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That's my fault ;-) While I was ordering mine, I emailed Lugnet/RTLers I knew would be interested in the set, so odds are they ordered a bunch too. I sure hope my 2nd order went through. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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I ordered 10 more earlier this morning, and it went through, no email denying it so far. So maybe they were running low, and set an arbitrary upper limit on the # of sets someone can order. Either that, or their website doesn't hook in with (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Weapons for the Undead Army?
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(...) Alas, methinks thy words ring true. These minions of bone do make their existence solely within the realm of Castle... Ye shall know, however, that be it within the Lord's will, these un-fleshed mockeries of men may yet see the Seven Seas. Yet (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Halloween Lego Design Contest Reminder and Update
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(...) Ok, since this is to some extent an appropriate newsgroup... Why do you see case insensitivity as evil? I find case sensitivity evil. I have seen very little need to case sensitivity. (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Lego Article (Re: I'm famous (or infamous))
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Well, if it's a goofy show, they might be bringing you in to make fun of you ;-) Make sure to take some killer cool sets - Star Wars, Technic, etc, with you, to show why you are playing with "toys". (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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(...) Sun's implementations are free. Some others are not. Personally I use Sun's jdks... Have a look at: (2 URLs) you are under a Windows environment As a reply to Leonardo msg: You are right, but I encourage newcomers to the Java language to use (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: [Datsville] Garbage Truck [DAT]
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(...) ---...--- This is the Second Contractor's Garbage Truck. Jeff 0 Datsville Garbage Truck 0 Name: garbage2.dat 0 Author: Jeff "Auld Dragon" Stembel < Dragonelf1@aol.com > 1 1 -30 16 160 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 32028.DAT 1 1 30 16 160 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: no minifig in my Island game
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Hmm, I bought the game when it first came out, and never got a minifig with it. Scott S. (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.games.lego.island, lugnet.general)
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| | [Datsville] Garbage Truck [DAT]
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PRESS RELEASE: As Mayor, I have hired two contractors to pick the garbage of our city! Now you all won't have to drive all the way out to the Datsville Municipal Landfill! You will all be recieve a letter announcing garbage pickup dates for your (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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Hmmm...mmm. Shall we compare ... ? Fischertechnic: $260 US 8 models 280 parts Lego RIS: $200 US 12 challenges, virtually infinite number of models 700 parts -----Original Message----- From: christie <christie@apple.com> To: (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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(...) In this sense we agree! It would be a shame if after a so long emails exchange we didn't ;-) (...) I read .dat files in the std LDraw folders, and simply output oriented .dat files in another one. For duplicate instances, I use a folder name (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | no minifig in my Island game
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I recently ordered a LEGO Island game and was disappointed to see that the red infomaniac minifig was not included. Instead there was a LEGO Island comic book. Very sad since 90% of the reason I bought it was for the minifig. I guess this was from a (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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(...) Interesting, Castle is the most stable. (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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---...--- (...) check out: < (URL) > It list for DM 499, which works out to US$ 260 ... later, greg (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | JDH Auction 4 - Shell / Soccer / Kelloggs / Value Packs / other unopened sets
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Advancements have now started. All sets are in mint unopened UK boxes except where marked with '*' - see Details section. Please note my revised bid increments for this auction - see Rules section. Lots ==== 1747 Pirates $3.50 Barry C 30Sep@22:38 G1 (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Does anyone accually like 4561?
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(...) I'd think of the raft as a cheater peice: (URL) can build it out of regular lego peices, but instead of being imaginative, they build a new peice. Okay, having said that, I kinda like the zodiacs. Ciao! (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.reviews)
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| | Re: Weapons for the Undead Army?
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(...) see (...) Arrrrr, mayhap yer skellies pull not double duty as medieval and piratical undead? Read "On Stranger Tides" by Tim Powers. Just saw a great scythe made from a Lance, Katana, and connector (wish these things had names). Perfect for a (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 4x2ReVu: 7150 TIE Fighter and Y-wing
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(...) I agree that this is a really good model set. I am very pleased with the Y-wing engine assemblies, its color scheme, its tapered cockpit, and the excellent detail of its pilot's face and helmet. I am a bit disappointed with its flat underside. (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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Well, they had some great prices on decent older sets, and I took advantage of them. The UFO brand is one of the last good space sets, IMHO. Scott S. (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Blue tanks
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(...) <laughter> Now, if my alleged luck holds true-to-form, I'll get back home tonight and find one in my post-box, having kvetched about it here in public.... Cheers, Roger (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Brown Forestmen
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(...) Umm... what lego set was it? Was it a castle themed set (I'm guessing yes)? Was it "supposed" to be a Dark Forest set? Were there other extra/replaced/used/etc pieces in it? Were any pieces in polybags? My guess is, that since there were so (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Brown Forestmen
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(...) Ill do that but I wont have time till this weekend. As soon as its done ill post it Rich (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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More RTL stats at <URL:(URL). The different categories are counts of posts containing relevant keywords. (Sales & Auctions = "sale|auction", Mindstorms = "mindstorms", etc.) I plan do redo this with the addition of looking for "FS" and "FA" in the (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Brown Forestmen
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(...) Better yet - pop his head and legs off, turn his arms backwards and just put his torso on the scanner. Dan (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Brown Forestmen
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(...) No, I Dont have a Digital camera but maybe this weekend ill take a picture of it, go to the library and get it scanned. Rich (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: New DK books on their way
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I have just ordered the books from my local DKFL - on special offer £5 the pair. I'll LYK my views when they arrive. Huw (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | RE: Blue tanks
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(...) I think S@H is mailing these one by one or something. I have seen "I've got it yesterday" messages for a couple of weeks now, but I still don't have one myself. Tilman (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | FS: small minifig set (#2586 King on Throne) from Chess SW
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There has been some recent discussion in the castle group about this King minifig set from the LEGOMEDIA Chess software. I will sell this unopened set to anyone for $10 plus shipping (probably a dollar or two in the US). If you are out of the US (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Very true...and I'm glad to see this is still on-going. Now, if only I had the -current- catalogue to which you make reference... Cheers, Roger (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Brown Forestmen
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(...) out (...) Do you have a digital camera or access to one? I think a lot of people would like to take a look at it. Dan (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Brown Forestmen
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(...) The collar constists of notched off squares just like any other classic forestmen. Rich (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Blue tanks
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(...) The Fall S@H still has it for $25 - a very good LEGO deal. DLC (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
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Reasonable is a such a subjective term ;>) You might look at (URL) They have a very broad assortment of small pneumatic stuff. Internationally available Parker http:/www.parker.com has all the big stuff you'll ever need... not necessarily cheap, but (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Indranil
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(...) No. It's very open. You're obviously not. Your constant obfuscation is boring me. (...) be (...) It's not name calling, it's a valid observation. You can see quite a lot about us, but we know nothing about you. Tell us about yourself, so we (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Some questions about the shell promos...
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Jonathan Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote in message news:37F9F139.BF74A9...ail.com... (...) accually a (...) The one on the 4x3 car-front piece is a sticker, but on the 2x3 used on the racing car it is printed. Huw (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.promo)
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| | rare castle sets for trade (6010, 6011, 6022, 6023, 6040, 6055 and others...)
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Hi, these sets were already sold, but by buyer mysteriously vanished...... Anyway, I have some early castle sets I want to trade. Some of these were never available in the US. All of the following sets are 100% complete, used and without exception (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Weapons for the Undead Army?
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(...) Yeah, actually the more I think about it, the more I'm thinking I underrated the Indian theme sets... They have a great selection of grey (all the better for castles), tree stumps (which I haven't seen anywhere else), greenery (great for (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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(...) Oh well, I guess I missed out on getting a huge order. Did the 4 OA's for $31.44 and figured I would order 16 more with the 10% off coupon but never got around to it. Wonder if Lego Chess or Lego Loco are worth $15.xx, which seems to be what (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Lego Article (Re: I'm famous (or infamous))
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(...) Good tip, Gary. I'll see if I can tie the adult market in with a nod to Lugnet and its participants. The interview is for one of those goofy "morning" shows, so I don't have much hope for any serious questions but any press we AFOLs can get (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: KB KIDS.com 20% Off sale (and 50% clearance items, more importantly)
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The website now says that the set is out of stock... Naji (...) let (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Town Jr on LEGO site ?!?
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(...) It was. The term "Town Jr." appeared in RTL long before "Town Junior" ever appeared on the TLG website. (...) Pretty amazing! Kinda makes ya wonder... (...) I thought it was coined by Lou Zucaro in late 1996. Can someone check DejaNews? --Todd (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lego Article (Re: I'm famous (or infamous))
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(...) Here's the link to the SL Trib article: (URL) interesting to note that many paragraphs are copied word-for-word from the previous article...! Congrats, Joe! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Lego Article (Re: I'm famous (or infamous))
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Hey Joseph, On the radio interview, you may wish to mention the fact that TLG has sort of ignores the adult LEGO population. Bulk sales are an example of this. No need to badmouth the company, just tone it into a polite way of saying that they could (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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| | RE: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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"Also, while LEGOs (sic) are a wonderful tool for encouraging creative play in children, they fall flat as a university educational or research tool. LEGOs (sic) have so many structural limitations, and LEGO geartrains have such poor frictional and (...) (27 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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