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(...) I'd have to agree... also, bear in mind that a Falcon the size of an X-Wing is still a lot bigger than the X-Wing just in terms of pieces, etc., since it's a lot more bulky, and doesn't have real 'wings' or a thin body... But usually, the toy (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Lego Article (Re: I'm famous (or infamous))
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(...) WSJ recently (last december) ran an article on Mindstorms, titled "Lego's Robot Set for Kids Grabs Crowds of Grown-Ups". Front page of the second section. I doubt they're likely to run a similar article again soon, unless something really (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) That would have been an unforgivable error were it not for the fact I like Lego more than Star Wars. Whoops. Maybe I should go back to lurking here and dreaming of grey bricks.... (...) same here :: paul (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Building a moon-display for your space models
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I have strted on the display. I think that by the end of the week, you will see some pictures of it. --Tobias (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Lego for real research
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I was interested to note the sad comments about Lego being just a toy! I am also a professional engineer, of 25 years standing, who enjoys recreational Lego. RIS is one of the more significant steps toward accessible home robotics in recent years. I (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Tower Building
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Tony, I am working on a web page for the tower project. It will be online by this weekend. I have decided to also expand into a virtual tower building venture a bit like Datsville. Three different size of sections would simplify the project, and (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: NQC 2.0.1, MacNQC 2.0 b2 released
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(...) Dave, Oops, I meant Keyspan, I see it does, I should have read before I wrote. thanks for the effort! DLC (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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(...) I wouldn't say that. If TLG was to produce the Millenium Falcon in it's proper size, it would be a far too large set to sell. (Ok, so I know that a lot of people around here would buy it, but for most kids it would be too large.) LEGO usually (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: NQC 2.0.1, MacNQC 2.0 b2 released
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(...) Dave, Does this one fix the bug when dealing with the Faralon USB to serial port adaptor on the newer Macs? just asking... DLC (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: New starwars sets.
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Jonathan Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote in message news:37FCB430.B14DB3...ail.com... (...) alternate (...) Why not? Maybe they'll settle for a lifetime supply of free Lego :-) -John Van (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: IR proximity detectors
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(...) [snip] Andrew, Take a peek at (URL) and bonk on the IRPD project. Getting IR demodulators to work reliably is a bit more tricky that just looking for a bounce. I have done a LOT of work in that area and have found that you really need to take (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Theme/subtheme lifespans (Re: Favorite Adventurers vehicles)
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(...) Good point, Steve. I hadn't thought of the lifespans corresponding to the sub-themes rather than the more encompassing theme. Thanks for the clarification. ..joseph g (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Datsville Constructions Forklift [DAT]
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I know I said no more models but I forgot to put this one on the list 0 Datsville Constructions Forklift 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 30 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 30 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 38 5 30 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Witches Hat [DAT]
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This is used as a warning device on the datsville constructions roadwork sites. 0 Datsville Constructions Witches Hat 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 25 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4589.DAT 1 25 0 24 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT -- Jonathan Wilson (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Palette of Bricks [DAT]
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This is the starndard method of transporting bricks. This will fit on the flatbed truck (I think 2 might just fit) 0 Datsville Constructions Palette of Bricks 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 3004.DAT 1 16 20 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Warning Sign (repost) [DAT]
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I forgot the author info 0 Datsville Constructions Warning Sign 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 3023.DAT 1 15 0 -10 -8 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 3068WARN.DAT -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Arrow Sign (repost) [DAT]
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I forgot the author info 0 Datsville Constructions Arrow Sign 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 3023.DAT 1 15 0 -10 -8 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3068P50.DAT -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: New starwars sets.
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(...) What will you do if it is the same model? sue TLG :) -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: In town the rest of the week
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PS, I am at a client site, no email, and my cell phone is out of range (although you can leave me voice mail there 616 299 6375) All I can do for the rest of today is check here. ++Lar (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: In town the rest of the week
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(...) <Chris means Thursday, that is, today as of this writing, when he says "tomorrow"> (...) OK, then. I suggest all who are interested and available come to Jillians tonite. I will be wearing my GMLTC shirt.. it's a white polo with the GMLTC logo (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Tom's WANTED list - 2x4 black bricks tops it...
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They aren't hidden when you pull the outside off of the inside ;-) I'll use misc colors as the support for the inside, with only black showing, but the entire outside will lift off to access the inside chambers/tunnels, so I want to do it right and (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Busy Bee Shipping
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(...) Were is this? (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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[ (X)FUT lugnet.admin.general and lugnet.off-topic.geek ] Matthew Miller: (...) Now that you ask for it... I did consider if it would be practical to train an ANN to classify the posts[1]. Play well, Jacob 1) If you take this seriously, you might (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: 4x2ReVu: 7150 TIE Fighter and Y-wing
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James Simpson <jsimpson@rice.edu> wrote in message news:FJ75v7.JyH@lugnet.com... (...) do (...) The Y-Wing is actually supposed to be pretty flat underneath, though just a flat plate looks lame IMHO. Just adding one or two layers of plates does the (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Set 2995 (Re: 4x2ReVu: 5909)
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(...) hey, i never even knew about the 2995 (it does look quite nice). (URL) for the scan, lugnet.) can it be purchased separately from shop at home (or does it have to come bundled up with the other sets)? ..joseph g (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Favorite Adventurers vehicles (Re: 4x2ReVu: 5909)
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(...) I thought the 2-year cycle was for specific products. So the *Egyptian* sets are on the end of their lifespan. But there's no implication that the Adventurers theme won't continue. Aquazone was the first of the new themes (I do believe), and (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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I'm using one of my old cylinders for my cut-off pressure switch. This only uses one of the inlets any way. They are OK for once only trigger events. They can also be used to transfer motion from one place to another by simply connecting two with (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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(...) Great stuff. I guess we know know that there will be a Millenium Falcon and probably a Slave I as well seeing the Boba Fett fig. But like everyone else were are the Storm Troopers and the other main Characters like Leia, C-3PO, and Chewie? I (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New starwars sets.
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Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:FJ8Irp.HBA@lugnet.com... (...) Now I'll finally have a minifig to be "me." I've been told often (just yesterday, in fact) that I look like Harrison Ford. And there's a B-wing! Which looks (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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(...) The minifig under the lightsaber appears to be Han Solo. I'm really amazed by these sets, even with the small size of the pictures. <speculation> The Falcon seems pretty hefty. The front mandibles look to be the new x-wing style wings with (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Ute [DAT]
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The ute is an aussie icon. You can see pictures of a real ute at www.holden.com.au. (it was my reference for this model) 0 Ute 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 4 0 0 130 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 4 31 5 130 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4624.DAT 1 4 31 5 -30 0 0 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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(...) WOOHOO!! The Boba Fett and B-wing look very, very cool! Thanks for that tip. ..joseph g (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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(...) And Princess Leia! And C-3PO! And Chewie! "But [the AFOLs] ask the impossible... I need more men!" "Then perhaps you can tell [them] when [they] arrive..." "The [AFOLs are] coming here?" "That is correct, [TLG]. And [they are] most displeased (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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(...) Cool! My guess is that plenty of sale/auction posts are still not being captured. FS/FA will help with that. Steve (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: New starwars sets.
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(...) know what that looks like already- but there's a clear shot of the Boba Fett and Han Solo minifigs! eric (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New starwars sets.
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Try this link, (URL) at bottom of picture :^) Mike (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Tom's WANTED list - 2x4 black bricks tops it...
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(...) Ummm.... aren't the support bricks hidden? Why bother using black when you can use any color? Heck, why not just use some Duplo - TLG does it in their own models, right? (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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(...) Sure. For both of those requests. :) Not sure if I'll get to it today though. Got suggestions for other interesting search terms? (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Northwestfest dates, times, names, pack drill
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I haven't had any cries of anguish at my last suggestion of the 11th of December, so that will be the date. Doors will open at 9:00am, or sooner, if there's someone hammering on the door. Doors will close after the last person has gone home. (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: 4x2ReVu: 5909 Treasure Raiders
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(...) Using same rating system: 1) 5948/5909/2978 is by far the best. I rebuilt mine to be a two seater though 2) 5956 the idea is very clever 3) 5928 looks very good apart from the wing guns 4) 5925 looks desent 5) 5988 Balloon 2 through 5 is in a (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Datsville tracked excavator/bulldozer
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(...) Thanks! I'm quite happy with the look of the cabin: It has the right "open" feel to it, that I was aiming for. Oh, and I made some renderings of the bulldozer as well, if anybody are interested: (URL) Jeff, who wishes he had more chain link (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Enough parts to make a whole 8880 Technic Super Car on Ebay....
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Enough parts to make a whole 8880 Technic Super Car on Ebay.... Every part is in 100% guaranteed absolute genuine MINT condition.... Every auction has a pic, so you can see just what you are bidding on. The wheels: (URL) lights, shocks, etc (URL) (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: 3055 set Kellogg's UK Promo
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I couldn't find a mailing address or phone number at their website (URL) did send an e-mail, but I haven't had much luck in company contact replies. Could someone post the address and phone number for Kellogg's UK? Thanks, -Rob. Christian Lindblad (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.promo)
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| | Datsville Constructions Front End Loader [DAT]
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I would have used the smaller excavator arm and the bucket with the teeth on this model but ldraw does not have them (at least I couldn't find them) This is the last piece for datsville constructions untill the small arm is available in ldraw, then (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Wrecking Ball [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Wrecking Ball 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 110 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 38 5 110 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 6015.DAT 1 14 -32 5 110 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 -38 5 110 0 0 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Warning Sign [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Warning Sign 1 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 3023.DAT 1 15 0 -10 -8 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 3068WARN.DAT -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Tray Truck (repost) [DAT]
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I changed the rear mudguards to the type with studs 0 Datsville Constructions Tray Truck 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 0 0 170 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 110 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 14 32 5 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Flatbed Truck (repost) [DAT]
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I changed the rear mudguards to the type with studs. 0 Datsville Constructions Flatbed Truck 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 0 0 170 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 110 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 14 32 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Right [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Right 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 detourb.dat 1 0 0 -40 -14 -1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 detour.dat -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Left [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Left 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 detourb.dat 1 0 0 -40 -14 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 detour.dat -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Double [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Double 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 detourb.dat 1 0 0 -40 -14 -1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 detour.dat 1 0 0 -40 -14 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 detour.dat -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Base [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Base 1 0 50 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4070.DAT 1 0 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4070.DAT 1 0 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4070.DAT 1 0 -10 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4070.DAT 1 0 -30 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4070.DAT 1 0 -50 0 0 1 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Front [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Detour Sign Front 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3958.DAT 1 0 30 -8 10 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 0 30 -8 -10 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 0 10 -8 -10 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 0 10 -8 10 1 0 0 0 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Mobile Crane [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Mobile Crane 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 0 0 170 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 110 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 14 32 5 170 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 38 5 110 0 0 1 0 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Cherry Picker [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Cherry Picker 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 0 0 170 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 110 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 14 32 5 170 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 38 5 110 0 0 1 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Backhoe [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Backhoe 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 30 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 30 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 38 5 30 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 6015.DAT 1 14 -32 5 30 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 -38 5 30 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Ashpalt Truck [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Asphalt Truck 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 14 0 0 110 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 0 0 170 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4600.DAT 1 14 32 5 110 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 14 32 5 170 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 6014.DAT 1 0 38 5 110 0 0 1 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville Constructions Arrow Sign [DAT]
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0 Datsville Constructions Arrow Sign 1 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 3023.DAT 1 15 0 -10 -8 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3068P50.DAT -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: US promos and McD's
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Ray Sanders <rsanders@gate.net> wrote in message news:37FB909F.81990A...ate.net... (...) I think that unlikely. What about the Jack-In-The-Box promo from a year or so ago? Huw (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: irvine scotland and gatwick airport
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Mike Walsh <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:FJ7qn4.80y@lugnet.com... (...) If you go into Crawley (5 miles down the road) you'll find 3 toy shops in the town centre: Beatties, Gamleys and Toy Stack. I don't expect you'll find (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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(...) But do you reckon the seals are the same? They may use different material now... BTW, does anyone have any good uses for the old cylinders? They are pretty feeble when pulling (ie relying on "vacuum"), and seem (IMO) to be less well-built than (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: some good stuff on ebay
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(...) Oh, eBay isn't that unappreciated...it's just certain people who use it to scam the less knowledgable. I've gotten a lot of good deals over eBay... J (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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I have some of the original pneumatic cylinders with only one inlet. They have been used for various non Lego uses. While coming back from the dark ages, I have discovered that all three still work once they have been pumped once by had. They can (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 3055 set
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(...) The 3055 was part of a promotion campaign in UK from Kellogg's Cornflakes in 1998. The campaign included the three sets 3054, 3055 and 3056. The 3055 should still be available from Kellogg's Cornflakes in UK until December 1999. Getting this (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: New angled beam
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(...) Yeah, I was talking about the ones used in, say, 8446 and 8462. Even if I've never seen exact duplicates of those on real cars, I have seen things that are similar enough that I think they're fairly realistic. Fredrik Glöckner felt they were (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New angled beam
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(...) Sorry, I have no idea about that. While I have the 5571, I haven't even held a 8448 box in my hands. Hey, I haven't even _seen_ a box in a shop yet! BTW, while we are talking about the new Technic sets this year: I've noticed this really odd (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: IR proximity detectors
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you won't be able to easily) get distance measures with standard IR comms parts (such as the IS1u60). light travels too fast for the time delay betw xmit and rcv to tell you anything. as a proximity sensor, all you get is a yes/no reading. if you (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Surprising pricing
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(...) These would be a reasonable purchase if the radio gear was small enough and removable, so you could incorporate it into, say, a radio controlled metroliner. Has anyone tried or considered this? Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: I've just overhauled my Lego Website.
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(...) I need to put a links section on my site too. Anyone who wants to be included on this, please lmk, including yourself Scott. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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(...) [added lugnet.starwars] And Lego's Millennium Falcon, albeit in shadow. And who is it underneath Luke's lightsabre? Uncle Owen? There don't seem to be any new E1 sets, as rumoured. :: paul (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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Matthew Miller: (...) Thanks. It looks like the ration of "commercial" posts is increasing steadily. Could you also plot the different categories as percentages of the total? (I can do it myself if you publish the raw numbers ;-) Play well, Jacob (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: New angled beam
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(...) Fredrik, can you tell us which is larger by weight? Isn't the amount of ABS in a set a better indication of the cost and size of a set? <ICS> (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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Not bad...but one question...where are the Stormtroopers? (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Does anyone else like the new helicopter landing skid piece?
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Jonathan Wilson wrote in message <37FB2D25.9D3C67D@xo...il.com>... (...) But less like a real lgo model..:-( Selçuk (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Attention Calgarians & Edmontonians - Hobby Show
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(...) I can only answer questions about my Calgary show experiences. These are yearly Woodworking & Hobby shows. The Calgary show had attendance of 10,000 last year (12,000 expected this year). It has been heavily advertised. Held in the Big 4 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | IR question
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hello all, quick question- inside the Handy Board Tech. Ref. we saw two IR sensors mentioned (Quality Tech. QRD 1114 & QRB 1114). we are wondering if anyone has used these sensors and knows how to obtain them? we have contacted our HB vendor, but (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | New Star Wars Stuff
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In case you missed it on RTL you can find a picture of a new flyer/catalogue at (URL) which has a picture of minifigs of Han and Boba Fett as well as a B-wing. Kya (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Ultimate Lego Book (was re: AFOL Take Action!)
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[Posted here by request the of another adult Lego fan...] I highly recommend this book to any serious Lego fan -- its more or less a must have item and fairly well presented. The book contains great pictures, great ideas, and a thorough enough (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Tom's WANTED list - 2x4 black bricks tops it...
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You know that 66x66 stud black pyramid I'm building? I'm tearing all the supporting 2x4 blue bricks out of it and replacing them with black ones. That used every one I have, I need hundreds more, THEN I need hundreds to build the inside of the (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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Tilman Sporkert <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:NCBBKPAJLICLDDA...esw.com... <snip> (...) Check (URL). <snip> -- et (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: IR proximity detectors
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Andrew - - Take a look at Dennis' IRPD ... it uses a 12C508, 2 IR LEDs and a Sharp detector ... works great with the HandyBoard and off loads much of the processing to the PIC. If you want to do it with the HB, then do a search on IRPD and you'll (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Retrieving data from the handyboard
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Interactive C can't handle 2D or 3D arrays.... instead another method needs to be used.. If your matrix was a 3X3 789 456 123 and rows went from bottom to top and columns from left to right then you'd have to come up with a formula using the row and (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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Hmm, there is a spike right after the first of the year. I bet that is caused by new users fresh from their dark ages after buying holiday presents for younger relatives... KL (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: To sell or to auction, that is the question.
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(...) Are you talking the ebay Maersk? They proxy was 50 and I myself was wondering how it went to 50.01. My guess is that the other person entered 50.01. Paul (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: irvine scotland and gatwick airport
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peteh wrote in message ... (...) UK. I (...) in (...) pick (...) In the Gatwick Airport itself there is a small toystore in one of the terminals, I can't recall if it is the North Terminal or the South Terminal. I do know that it is NOT the (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | IR proximity detectors
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I'm trying to set up either one or preferably two near infra red proximity detectors. I'm wondering whether the sharp IS1U60L component mounted on the handy-board is suitable for this type of application. We managed to make it work recieving codes (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: LEGO robotics dis'd in CACM Forum.
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(...) I have to second that. Despite all the problems we are currently having because of the HW limitiations (which are many) I have never seen fellow college students so excited (in a classroom:) as when we had 15 opening their RIS kits about a (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | eBay: Lego 7720 Battery Train Set w/ box
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I have on eBay a 7720 with box, but no instructins. The set is missing a couple of pieces, and has a couple of extra pieces as well. Details and pics are at: (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | eBay: Lego 6274 Caribbean Clipper, complete with inst.
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Hiya! I have a 6274 up for auction on eBay, complete with instructions, but no box. Details and pics are at: (URL) for looking! Adam bwappo@ee.net (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Busy Bee Shipping
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Nick Goetz wrote in message ... (...) would (...) The prices on the unofficial BusyBee web site still have VAT included. You can roughly subtract 17% of the total before shipping if your order will be shipped to the US. This will help offset the (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: RTL posting stats (was Re: Lugnet Newsgroups Anniversary!)
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(...) Yeah, I assumed that -- it's been around and popular for a long time. SW and Mindstorms, of course, started recently. ("Space" seems kind of hard to search for, and very likely to return false positives.) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | KYLTC in Ky?
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Will someone create one in Kentucky? I can't drive yet, so I can't go to any of Lego Train Shows any where in the U.S. :( (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ky)
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| | Ohio get together??
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I had seen some posts that spoke of a possible get together some where in Ohio. Is that still up for comment? Or now that school is on, and football season is starting up we might wait till next year? I'd love to host one, but between the computers, (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.oh)
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| | SAS Promotional Set #2774 on Serious Collector
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I just posted an auction on Serious Collector for the SAS Airlines Promotional set #2774. (URL) for taking a look. -Tim (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Somebody help.
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(...) I'l try tommorow and I'll tell you how it goes (if I don't chicken out:) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.people)
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| | FA(eBay): barrels, ninjas, jail doors, exploriens, 1/4 circle plates
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7 large barrels (URL) small barrels (URL) and ladders (URL) red ninjas, white shogun, horse, +++ (URL) Explorien space figs (URL) white-framed jail doors (URL) light-grey frame jail doors (URL) quarter circle plates 6x6 (URL) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | NQC 2.0.1, MacNQC 2.0 b2 released
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Visit www.enteract.com/~dbaum/nqc for details. The NQC release fixes a couple of minor bugs. The MacNQC release pulls in the latest NQC compiler and tweaks a couple of things. Dave Baum (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest
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(...) I really can't tell on either one of those. My guess would be we might have (...) Yeah, once we get a better idea of how many would be interested, lets go from there on a location. (...) December looks ok for me. The first weekend is out, but (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us)
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| | Re: LEGO for Life Sweepstakes
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(...) Sort of like: if one hundred AFOLs showed up at Enfield's front gate and said "we would like to speak to marketing". Think TLG might get the idea that somethings happening out there ? Ray (27 years ago, 7-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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Someone at TLG needs to wake up - this KB sale is proof of the power of AFOLs and the Internet - they went from unlimited # per order, to 6, to 2, in 2 days, because a few emails and newsgroup postings were exchanged. And, uh, TLG? The $300 on (...) (27 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.dear-lego)
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