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(...) I wouldn't depend on Steve Jackson showing up, just snag the rules, get some people together (or shang-hai the neighborhood kids) and play. Steve Jackson Games is often represented at the local gaming con, but The Pirate Game seems to be (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Found the article here: (URL) agree though, barely worth reading. Stallman is portrayed as more nerd than geek from this report. Though I suspect the reporter had know idea how to engage Stallman in a more engaging & enlightening conversation. (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO RCX Skydivers
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JP, How do you attach the RCX to the kite? Is it taped,or does it use legos? Andy (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Dungeon Master's Castle / Black Knight's Castle?
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(...) Well, I WISH I had 3 Guarded Inns! That'd be way too cool! I'm actually waiting to get my first (and probably only) one that I just bought in an auction recently... And the only reason I have 3 Black Falcon's Fortresses was because both my (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Orlando LIC
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Dennett wrote in message ... (...) retail, (...) Prices are pretty much standard retail, maybe a little higher. Selection tends to mirror S@H catalog although they don't have as many parts packs. Sometimes they will have some odd ball stock. One (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | programming in MS Visual C++
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Is there anyone that knows how to upload programs in visual c++ to the Lego Mindstorms unit? I'm trying to program my unit using the visual c++. Thank you all for your feedback. Ron. (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: I'm new to castle collecting.
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(...) I'd almost pay $15 for 6044 right now just because I'd like some more RK figs. I've seen them go for 3x that or more on eBay. I'd go back and buy them if I were you - maybe sell one on eBay to pay for the other two. (...) Yes, it is to much to (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Orlando LIC
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(...) I seem to remember them being the same as S@H prices, and you get to pay tax on top of that, but I could be wrong. All I bought was a couple bags full of the 1807 Santa sets when they had them on sale for something like $1.25 or $1.49 - forget (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | RE: Plastic Tackle Boxes (Was Re: I'm sorting by color now!)
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(...) I was a bit concerned too, and although there has been no short term damage, I don't know about the long term. I think that the smell is just normal soft plastic outgassing. The plano boxes are made of a fairly soft plastic, so I don't think (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Long range IR mode.
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(...) I don't have this word defined yet. If you like and REALLY need it, I can roll it into the next release which will use the ROM math routines for speed. I could (time permitting) roll a special release out for you in the next few days with just (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | LBFR has moved
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The Lego Beach Fire and Rescue Service has moved! The new address is in my sig. Thanks, Will -- Visit the Lego Beach Fire and Rescue Service (URL) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Lego TV
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I am spending a few hours building the new supercar (8448) and I turned on the robot cam to watch (its Lego TV!). I am still testing the live robot cam so check it out and help me test the connection and setup at (URL) Thompson (URL) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Is Jambalaya a dismal failure?
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(...) Hey! I posted when I had the drab box and sent it on, and one of the General boxes, can't remember which. I didn't post details of what went in and out, but I did mention a few highlights. Kevin (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Controlling LEGO-robots through the Internet
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<<we're on the lookout for people who have some experience with "web-controlled" robots>> Thomas, Have you looked at the red rover project? You can build a rover, create a Mars-scape, and explore! Or, control someone else's rover over the Internet (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Ben's LEGO 4449 Daylight train.
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Very impressive. I especially like the design of the drive under the engine. Thanks for posting your work. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Fleskes <benfleskes@msn.com> wrote in message news:FKrKEC.LG7@lugnet.com... (...) really (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Stallman mentions Lego in newspaper article
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I read the following article in the paper today: (URL) on moral high ground November 06 1999 I draw your attention to Richard Stallman's comments on Lego. However, I did find the article to be rather idiotic and unpleasant, confirming my view of (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: info on pneumatics
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JP Brown <envcons@csi.com> wrote in message news:3823B200.ED7049...csi.com... (...) the large pumps, (...) reversibly so (...) pump (if you ever (...) I have removed the springs and reinstalled them by screwing (or winding) them off the button. It (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Orlando LIC
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I hope this is the right place to ask this. What are the prices like at the LIC in Orlando?? Are they SAH prices, retail, or above retail. Thanks Ryan (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | 8001 Battle Droid IS available online
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It is now available for £22 from The Entertainer: (URL) there is the 6982 Exploriens Saturn 3 for £25, the Millennium Slizer for £15, Indigo Island for £20. I noticed some prices are significantly cheaper and some at Hamleys prices. Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Ramagon?
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Has anyone heard of a construction toy called RAMAGON. I noticed a box of these pieces in a toy store and it mentioned on the back that the set contained pieces to connect to lego. Mark H. (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO RCX Skydivers
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Hi Marco The RCX is slung underneath the "glider" (actually a 2 meter delta stunt kite). It has one micromotor plugged into OUT_B (i.e., the micromotor contacts are fitted directly onto the OUT_B contacts so the center of the motor's rotation is (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics)
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| | eBay Auction Lego 4010 Police Boat
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I have the 4010 Police Boat from 1987 posted on eBay. (URL) Hill (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Delivery Center - Going 2
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Going Twice! Delivery Center from 1985. Includes instructions but no box. This is not a complete set. Set contains 275 of 283 pieces. Here is a list of the missing pieces: 1 Blue 6x12 plate 2 clear window panes for 1x4x3 windows 1 grey 2x2 plate (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | In Ottawa next week
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I am in Ottawa Tuesday through Friday next week. Anyone in the area that would be interested in a mini-fest some nite? Let me know. Love to meet ya! I could even see going to somewhere half way between Ottawa and Montreal with enough advance (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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| | Loft storage of LEGO
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I've accumulated a lot of new sets in the last year, and haven't had time to open them all. I was starting to run out of space during the summer, so I thought about storing my collection in the loft. I live in a brand new house, built to the latest (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Metro Station Plus
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On Sat, 6 Nov 1999, Lawrence Wilkes (<FKr3yF.IDD@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:56:39 (...) Very evocative. Can I suggest using classic 2x2 windows across the top of the bridge instead of the big ones you've got? I've seen *many* foot bridges with small (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGO Legal?
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(...) True - though I have to admit I've just saved a local copy to show my friends - just in case TLG forces them to be deleted. I know it wasn't your intention, Lorbaat but thanks for the URL. I haven't laughed so much for several days :) Simon (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Kmart- 20% off Lego & Duplo
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Got the flyer yesterday. From 11-7 to 11-13. Time to stock up! Lego is not a toy, it's a way of life. Build on! ScottR swrunyan@uswest.net (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: there ARE good deals on eBay
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I can't take credit for that phrase, it was J Aldritch who I first heard use it... he's not around much any more, anybody had contact with him lately? (...) Larry Pieniazek larryp@novera.com (URL) - - Web Application Integration! (URL) Lugnet(tm): (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Auc. update: Train window glass, 12V, 4.5V, 9V!
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I've decided to implement proxy bidding; see rule 8 for details. I'd like to start advances next week, so please get your bids in! Welcome to Alan's First Train Auction! This auction includes a selection of 4.5V, 9V, and 12V sets, parts, and (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: LEGO Legal?
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(...) Co-worker sent around the URL. I'm not disputing that they're somewhat amusing, but it struck me as something that LEGO would want to have a look at. I imagine that word might filter back eventually, but I'd still rather get an address and (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO Legal?
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LOL! I have to admit they are kind of funny.. though they sure don't belong under that URL.... I have to ask how you found them though.. I went to the main page and you need a login to get anywhere it seems.. though I didn't check the page out that (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Does this two set avaiable in US
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(...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | RE: New info and SDK for the Scout!
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This is very exciting! Having recently purchased my RCX and Scout, I missed the fun of the first year of RCX exploration. Now I get another chance. THANK YOU LEGO for releasing this before the original fall 2000 date! Jeff (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New info and SDK for the Scout!
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Although the Scout is supposed to offer more feaures than the RCX, it seems to me that the RCX is still a better deal. Scout memory available for programs: 400 bytes RCX: 6100 bytes. Scout variables: 8 locals for each of 6 possible tasks and 10 (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Metro Station Plus
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(...) Good lick finding the parts for that. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LEGO Legal?
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Does anyone have the email address for LEGO's lawyers? I want to drop them a note about: www.duplo.org Mostly because I think they'd be horrified that things like: www.duplo.org/wille/ are out there with the Duplo trademark on them. eric (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Is there a parts inventory of space sets?
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(...) Which sets. Why do you want them? if you want them so you can seperate out a set from a lot of lego for example then you can use the brickshlef.com scans for that (just build the model) Or do you want a list of every space set ever made? -- (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | More Entertainer offers
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This week Entertainer (at least in Camberley) added 6559 - deep sea bounty for £16 8299 - technic search sub with CD ROM for £25 There were still plenty of Night lords castle and wicked witch manor. The 8220 fire engine were all marked £20 this (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Metro Station Plus
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(...) the yellow strip is in the style of the 'do not cross the yellow line' that is on many UK stations to prevent people standing to close to the edge. The subtle changes were more often forced through lack of bricks! e.g. the yellow cones that go (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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