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John Barnes wrote in message <3.0.32.199910071132...server>... (...) John: I am a Mechanical with 11 years, and my wife is an Electrical with 15 years experience. Between our Lego habits, and our poor "doomed to be a nerd" 3-1/2 year old, Lego does (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) In an important series I took as part of my computer science degree at the University of Utah, we did group projects simulating industry (requirements, design phase, etc....) which turned out products which were robots and scanners and such of (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | 2995 at S@H (Re: Set 2995)
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(...) Sorry to answer my own post, but I just called shop at home and this set CAN be purchased separately (price was $6.75). ..joseph g (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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I started by sending an e-mail too with no success. Here is some addresses and phone numbers - maybe you will have more luck. But I think there is no other way than to get somebody in UK to eat a lot of cereals fast. Kellogg's Consumer Services P.O. (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Rock Raiders have a Space ship
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Liam Parnell wrote in message <99100611192303.0059...ender2>... (...) I've just checked the 1999 UK Lego catalogue, which leaves me with one question: where is this Explorer? Does it have a set reference? Or are you referring to something in the RR (...) (25 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Brick by Brick Auction Update 4
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Hi, This is a Brick by Brick Auction Update: 10/7 - 12:00 PM Items G2 with no new bids in the next 24 hrs. will be SOLD. Visit: (URL) auction rules, bidding info, and daily updates. Lot, Pieces, Description, Status, Current Bid, High Bidder (1) 7 (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) I don't think I would say that. The Gungan Sub is terribly misconfigured as to the version in the Movie which had all 3 characters in one compartment with 2 "Cargo compartments" on either side. I personally think that this model was the 2nd (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | 4x2ReVu: 4950 Loader Dozer
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Klaus is a class II Corporal in the maintenance unit for the substation, Hephaestus' Forge. This morning his duties call him to a lower tunnel where water pipes keep bursting (affecting pressure for lower excavation areas). He parks his vehicle in (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.underground)
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Two wide-eyed youth look at the spacecraft before them in awe. The pilot, in civilian clothes, is busy speaking with a small crowd about the importance of joining the academy so he pays no particular attention to the two young ones. "So why (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yes, and the cockpit is one part, not three distinct ones. Good for parts, poor representation of what it was in the movie. :( (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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Well, I for one am glad they are continuing the Star Wars line, even if the MF is out of scale and so on. If it has a large assortment of bricks and so on, as the other Classic sets and EP1 sets do, I will be very happy indeed. Now, here's hoping to (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) From what I can tell, the Gungan Sub is *WAY* bigger than it "should" be. eric (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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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 (...) (25 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 (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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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 (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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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 (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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