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Top ten new features in the 2000 catalog: 10. Dinosaurs? 9. The return of Castle! 8. Soccer! 7. Kenny! 6. Many more great SW sets! 5. Collectors X-wing and Tie interceptor 4. 3 sets w/ 7 red, white or blue train windows ea. 3. 3 incredible Technic (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Train windows in red white and black.
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Well, isn't that a nice surprise! Of course now you have me wanting blue yellow and green, and the glass to go with them, and the narrow windows and stuff, but I guess that bus will be along later. (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | a-wing/speeder [DAT]
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hybrid on steroids. Note the multi-directional gun turrets and targeting computers. With the space in the cockpit, I did the best I could with the targeting computers. LM...you know the drill 0 FILE asing.dat 0 MPD Author: D M Garcia 0 0 This .MPD (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: What might have been...
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(...) I agree - what is also happening that with the increased growth of the online Lego community (OLC?), our collective critical abiltiy is evolving. Also, our experiences of MOCs raise our expectations - the main criticism of the Falcon seems to (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: What might have been...
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(...) Er, my point was that what's happening now is absolutely nothing new. Many people have been disappointed every single year since I can remember (back to about November of 1993). Nothing has changed this year except it sounds this year like the (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Highlights
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Hey, not bad. Good use of mostly non-SW parts. Ryan ***...*** REPLY SEPARATOR ***...*** (...) every (...) trying to (...) out my (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: What might have been...
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(...) The man makes a point. After seeing the LEGO y2k catalog, the one thing that's been going around and around in my head is the notion that we are getting older -- all of us -- while the average age of TLG's targeted audience is pretty much (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Highlights
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(...) I would if you told me where to go. And only if you promice to go to my site and check out my Z-95. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=...=-=-=-=-=- jmbrown@mines.edu (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | More castle 2000 set comments
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OK, with all the posts nitpicking the new sets, I though I'd add my .02 cents (making it like $3 laying around now... :) ). 6095: Cool looking training dummy. A king and some kind of boring throne (some nice pieces in it), two knights. Arms totals: (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | 2000 stuff on brickshelf
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(URL) at all these scans. Now you can buy an astronaut all by itself! (it even comes w/ a white "power pack" piece!!!) There is a scan of a Dino set: the Dino Explorer (comes w/ tank treads!!!) And what is that Milma the fairy thing? Eeew. Alex (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO ROOM pictures
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(...) Oh, come on, that doesn't look any where near as messy as my Lego room (floor) did! you've got to have about 8 boxes of pieces, with about seven or eight constructions going on. The cans of soda, some chips, where's the music! Btw, this is a (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Toy Aid for children affected from Earthquake in Turkey
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(...) To update folks, here are the pictures that Selçuk sent me: (URL) Larry Pieniazek larryp@novera.com (URL) - - Web Application Integration! (URL) Lugnet(tm): (URL) ref: lar, 1/2 $$ to lugnet. NOTE: Soon to be lpieniazek@tsisoft.com :-) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: More news on 2000 lineup!
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(...) Really? Wow. (...) Oh, ok. Well, like someone reminded me - you're entitled to your opinion. You're wrong, of course, but you're certainly entitled to to be wrong if you want to be. :) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Arctic is Town (was: Re: My Analysis of the 2000 Sets)
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(...) There's absolutely no question about it. The Arctic sets are numbered 6520, 6569, 6573, 6575, 6579, etc., placing theme smack in the middle of the Town range. Divers, also part of Town, were numbered 6441, 6442, 6555, 6556, 6557, 6558, 6559, (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: More 2000 comments
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On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Richard Franks (<FKxLIv.Lxy@lugnet.com>) wrote at 13:01:43 (...) Yes it is. That's why I got two :-) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Mindstorms and Bungee Jumping
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(...) I see. I was wondering why it took 3 RCXs, 9 motors, and 5 sensors to perform bungee jumping. Thanks, Hao-yang Wang (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | My thought on castle 2000
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The large castle looks ok but TL:G could have done much better IMHO. give us sets like 6073 knights castle, 6074 black falcons fortress, 6080 kings castle etc with large numbers of the straight castle walls. Even given the set the straight castle (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Gray & Black plates on BRICKS ending w/in 24 hrs
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(...) Julie (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Freight Terminal
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Nice. Captures the modern warehouse look nicely. Too many clear garage doors though, IMHO. (you should send them to me) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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| | Highlights
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Why does TLG have to put these strange little highlights on almost every single starwars sets they have made?I just don't understand.Are they trying to attraact you with bright colors or what?I'm so confused!Oh,and check out my blaster and Episode (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Check out that cool
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(...) I would have, but I don't check the lego site often because I think the layout is crappy and difficult to get around in, esp the java stuff, which for some reason my browser doesn't like. If anyone can help me with that, just post it over in (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My Analysis of the 2000 Sets
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(...) Thanks Erin! That plane looks, simply put, INCREDIBLE! While LEGO still has a long way to go, I say 2000 is the best year they've had since 1996. The Soccer game itself is not great, but I love those buses! And the Adventurers are great! They (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | FS: Town, Space baseplates
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I'm asking $50 to start. E-mail me with counteroffers! Dave #6710 Space Landing Pads - MIB (2 each) One 323x32 black Space landing pad - fair condition, needs a wash. Two 32x32 gray road curves w/bicycle lane - good condition, road is 18 studs wide. (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Stallman mentions Lego in newspaper article
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(...) True. It's my belief: "Those who can, do." "Those who can't, teach." "Those who can't teach become journalists." Actually, I don't believe that part about teaching. I know many excellent teachers. I can't say the same of journalists or (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Another 2000 Rant
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(...) Okay, it is probably a coincidence, but maybe it isn't. Jurrasic Park 3 comes out this July. (...) Compared to last year, Town has been un-juniorized. No where near perfect, but much better than last year. And you have to love those raised (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Check out that cool
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(...) Thanks! And thanks to everyone who voted for my model. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Line in the Sand
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Steve Bliss wrote... (...) the (...) allow (...) OFF (...) they (...) reference (...) CLIPPING (...) Good point! (...) Or you could write: 0 CERTIFY BFC | 0 CERTIFY NOBFC 0 WINDING CW | 0 WINDING CCW | 0 WINDING UNKNOWN (I don't think "0 WINDING" (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Cheshire shopping report
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Just a couple of things I noticed recently: Warrington TRU has some RBRs (6289). They were on the top shelf, without prices, but IIRC they were about GBP50 last time I bought one. Cheshire Oaks Toy World had 6 5561 Bigfoots (feet?) for GBP50 apiece (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Dacta Storage
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On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Ben Erwin (<38288DB2.18E84948@tufts.edu>) wrote at 21:10:10 (...) Oh Yeah! Go with ZAG. Multiple drawer depths; multiple, customisable, drawer dividers; and the big ones come with castors! (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.dacta)
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| | My thoughts on the new Castle line
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General Comments (mostly negative): 1. The Maiden appears to come only in the largest set (6091) - arghh! 2. Visored helmets are back!! 3. Why did they do the tower peaks in blue again - I'd kill for those in red!! 4. Stained glass decal - there is (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | FS: Pirate, Castle
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Greetings all, I have a good sized collection of Pirate and Castle stuff I'd like to sell in one big lot with a starting negotiable price of $200. If interested, e-mail me with counteroffers! Dave SETS #6059 Knight's Stronghold -Pieces in excellent (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Minifig box #2
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A short while ago I asked that my name be added to the list on the Minifig box #2. Due to circumstances that have come up I will not be able to participate. Please remove my name from the list for Minifig Box #2. Sorry for the inconvenience. Sam (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Ninja vs. "real" Castle (was: Re: More news on 2000 lineup!)
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(...) here, (...) ROFLOL!!! >D I *would* read this at work - now everyone knows I'm weird, not just speculating!!! The images that ran through my head when I read this were far to graphic an complex to repeat here. Lets just say I haven't laughed (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: benvenuto & altre amenita'
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Ciao Marco, (...) Grazie! (...) Mmmm, stai facendo il modesto... Non facevi parte anche tu della spedizione di Boston? (...) Beh, non posso che rallegrarmene. Ho molto da imparare, e imparare in compagnia e' piu' semplice e divertente, no? Ciao, (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | TVBot
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Secondo voi e' possibile intercettare con la torretta a infrarossi i segnali di un normale telecomando TV per poi programmare un robot a riconoscere/trasmettere gli stessi segnali? Sarebbe carino poter programmare un robottino che entra in una (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: Cingoli e motori
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Ciao Marco, (...) Sulle prime l'ho pensato (e sperato) anch'io, perche' in effetti stavo usando delle pile Mazda di dubbia qualita'. Poi pero' ho alimentato direttamente l'RCX con un trasformatore AC/DC da 12V e ha manifestato lo stesso (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: Cingoli e motori
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Ciao Mario, come vedi alla fine mi sono fatto vivo su lugnet... (...) L'idea e' molto interessante. Purtroppo senza un sensore di rotazione la vedo piuttosto ardua :( In effetti sto costruendo un sensore di rotazione "casereccio" usando un sensore (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: Arriva il niubbi! :))
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Ciao Carlo, (...) Grazie. Aveva ragione Mario, allora! :) (...) Non proprio contemporaneamente, ma quasi. Cominciano a singhiozzare poi si comincia a vedere il simbolo di batteria scarica (anche quando c'e' l'alimentatore!), l'RCX comincia a suonare (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Check out that cool
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"Theme Builder of the Month" model at www.lego.com/gallery...winnerzoom That looks real familiar :) Good job, Bram. Ryan (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | LEGO ROOM pictures
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Just for fun, here are some pictures of my LEGO Room with the train table in phase one of setup. (URL) much there yet, but wait until phase three. Lookout! Ben Gatrelle (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Phleet Photos Phublished
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(...) Thanks for the kind words--and for mentioning the B&W as a positive. I'd wondered about that possibility (which has the added benefit of offsetting the odd colour scheme of those early ships) of "aging" the photo--if possible I'll try to (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | RockRaiders minifig pack for Y2K
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Hey, did anyone see the new minifig pack that's coming out in 2000. It has all five minifigs, Yes, even the orange guy that comes only in the largest set. I'm not really into RR, but I think the figs are cool, and they work good as Star Wars (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.underground)
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| | Re: Another 2000 Rant
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Well, I have to disagree on the Arctic part. Maybe those animals aren't being rescued at all; maybe they are fossils or monsters frozen in the ice for eons before being unearthed to wreck havoc among a small team of explorers. I think Lego had given (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Wanted: black knight and dragon master shields
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I'm talking about the triangular shields with the blue dragon and yellow wings. Yes, that one, I'm in desperate need of those, like two or three. I will buy and/or trade. (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: 2000 Town construction sets
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I have a theory... It is probably not correct, because it violates bishop's law (it requires a well thought-out plan for it to be correct) but here it is... Maybe they (TLG) design sets with no bricks (just specialty pieces) because "everyone (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Dates picked for Cleveland Lego Get Together
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(...) I might not be able to make it on the 20th, but I can probably come any of the other days. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.oh)
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| | Re: My Analysis of the 2000 Sets
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(...) blue (...) Go to (URL) minifigs need a vacation Seaborn brick delayed cuz of a severe cold (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | In need of black castle helmets
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I'm starting a castle minifig cllection and I have some helmetless figs. The helmets I'm looking for are the black ones with nose piece. One comes with the fig in "Crossbow Boat." Will buy and/or trade. (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Another 2000 Rant
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Ok, ok, I decided to give my .02 American dollars. Arctic: I don't get it. Why are they rescuing glowing green and orange scorpions and spiders from hunks of ice? The sets look halfway decent, though, and I already have tons of ideas of what I can (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My Analysis of the 2000 Sets
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(...) Depends on how strict your definition of town is...This theme is like divers, bravely taking minifigs where no minifigs have gone before. (of course, some may argue that it is like trains, but they could also be considered to be a town theme (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | In need of couple black knight torsos
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I'm starting a collection of castle mini-figs and am in need of a couple black knight torsos. I will buy and/or trade for two or three of them. I'm also in need of a set of wings for eather side of the helms. (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Did anyone else notice...?
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(...) Construction Site in Waltham, MA also has some Belville & Scala sets. (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: lego Technic "class"
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two more links that i didn't post here yet: (URL) and Non-Robotic LEGO stuff, just like the LDAPS and CEEO site) and (URL) Mindstorms In Education site -Ben (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.edu)
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| | RE: LEGO RCX Skydivers
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Robert's numbers look good, although compared to my numbers they look conservative by about 10% -- I had 13.4 ft^3 per pound. As far as envelopes go, you basically have to make one from scratch. It is not really that hard you just need the right (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Duplo 2612 'Scooter'
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I found several of these yesterday, here is some additional info for the database... Name 'Scooter' (from the box) Pcs: 2 Ages: 2-5 (C) date: 1988, 1990 Ray (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.duplo)
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| | Re: Lego Scala set at local Asda
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Ian Bishop <ian@goodlife.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:NFsWdOAmFXI4EwI...n.co.uk... (...) ...and the Y-wing / TIE Fighter for 19.99GBP! (If they've still got 'em) 8-( Jon. (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Cat by the tail!
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here is another good link: (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | unfair treatment
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Just looked again at 6573. Why is it that they have winter-coat-guy standing way in the back with a radio, and this poor soul carrying a highly radioactive spider in a standard shovel with no protection from the REMs OR the arctic frost!? Man, thats (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Even more 2000 comments
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(...) The same thing that is wonderful about ANY corner slope. It can be used to make a sloped surface with more than one plane. In particular, the extreme slope lends itself well to "accurate" scrutural building - for an excellent example of this, (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My Analysis of the 2000 Sets
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Does Arctic really belong in Town? Jeff Stembel wrote in message ... (...) I think the white thing and yellow thing referred to later are one and the same: the backpack. If not, they are still the same. Personally, I thought it was a polar (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Artic, Wow!
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I just noticed 6575 has those old space "support legs" like in the old Space Supply Base but molded in yellow instead of blue. Woohoo! Plus white base plates (more woohoo!) Thus far, besides the new Star Wars stuff, this is the theme I'm most (...) (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: retrocastle
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(...) Sorry Kevin misunderstood your last post, thought you were saying they were dark gray slopes :) sorry Doyle (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Even more 2000 comments
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(...) Okay, I understand the facination with train windows, but what's so wonderful/useful about 2x2x3 extreme slopes/corners? Kya (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: retrocastle
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(...) Makes no difference to me I'll just wait if they are light, I'll buy tons! If not I wont buy any? simple dont need or like dark gray. But still what says the plate in the att is dark? (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: retrocastle
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(...) Yes, but when you look at the top 1x2 slopes they look darker than the corners? so really it could be light I was just going by the obvious photo comparison on the link I gave atleast there you can see the dark gray plates and they are way (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Dinosaurs!
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(...) Craig, What's your web site's address? I can't find it mentioned anywhere (am I looking with my eyes closed? - more than likely) and a couple of other sites I've been to with links to yours did not work. Thanks Pete Callaway (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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| | Re: retrocastle
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(...) Hmm, maybe. I'm not convinced, though. Tell you what: As soon as they're available, I'll buy one, and check for you, ok? ;-) James (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: KB and sales (was Re: $40 Night Lord's Castle)
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(...) I did not see it in the SF Chron. I'll go by the San Leandro store tomorrow night. Paul Sinasohn (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Castle weapon/helmet terminology?
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Can anyone either tell me or point me to a place that would what all these are referred too? All I know is the short older swords are referred to as "short swords" and the larger silver ones are "broad swords". Just curious. :) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: My Analysis of the 2000 Sets
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(...) Am I missing something? Were is the pontoon plane? I can't find it. (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Thoughts on 2000 SW
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Peter Merryman wrote in message <38288A37.A2C50106@l...ta.com>... (...) I am sorry, but I MUST insert a bad movie pun here... "Raiders of the Hoth Arc" Thank you. (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: retrocastle
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Look at p.12 again: Look at the Dark and Light gray pieces on the front of the AAT. Now look at the dark gray piece on the back of the AAT, right in front of the MTT! Here comes Retrocastle! KL (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: A note about the new SW
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James Simpson wrote in message ... (...) SW (...) If I remember right, The first wave of SW came out Feb/March time frame and were pulled (so it seemed) to be re released to coincide with the "official" EP 1 launch. I don't think they would release (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: retrocastle
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(...) Hmm. I'm thinking more and more that they are dark grey. If you take a look at the pic on page 12, we get a big more of a 'head-on' view, and you can see a lighter grey brick (1x2?) between the two corner slopes. IMHO, they're dark grey. And (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: I feel like a junkie!
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(...) Mmmmmm.... If those really are minifig dresses I think I just found my favorite set of the year for parts. (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Shoddy MF
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(...) very (...) to me (...) two (...) they (...) the (...) Actually, it is possible. I build 6-wide fire trucks, also the 6-wide hummer I posted to cad.dat.models a while back seats two across. Both figs will fit in the area if they are sitting on (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Will Town Die in 2000?
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From the looks of the new 2000 catalog scans, town looks like dying in 2000. In fact its called City Centre now, and the age range is reduced from 5-12 to 5-8. But where's the city centre? And where are the buildings? Just another, even more junior, (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: New Castle for 2000
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(...) Thank you, but we've known since last night, as they're from (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: More news on 2000 lineup!
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(...) I do understand what you are trying to say, I just don't see your logic as compelling in any way. (...) to (...) I've said a number of times this isn't about whether it sucks or doesn't suck. You said it isn't real Castles - that's all I'm (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | RE: Mindstorms and Bungee Jumping
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The Furby doesn't unroll a banner after the bouncing stops. And a Furby won't reel itself to the ground either. This is just a big show. Tilman (...) jumping? How does (...) bungee cord and (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: LEGO RCX Skydivers
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(...) What about from Edmund Scientific? --- Chris Osborn FozzTexx Enterprises 707 226 7629 - Voice 2136 Coronado Ave. 707 581 1797 - Fax Napa, CA 94559 <fozztexx@fozztexx.com> (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Sam's Club Throwbots
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This is a little late, but the packaging is a special Lego Box, not a tray with the sets and shinkwrap. The set is described as a Super Set that builds the two big robots. There is no set number for the Super Set. Inside are the 8 regular packaged (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Did anyone else notice...?
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(...) Dragon Masters helmet with an Islander's Longhorn stuck on it. Bruce (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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The RCX doesn't say "Whooah! Down! Down!" while it's falling or giggle hysterically when it lands. - Robert Munafo www.mrob.com (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: More news on 2000 lineup!
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(...) I'm not trying to attempt a parallel. I know WW has nothing to do with sailing ships or pirates. You didn't understand what I tried to say. WW is as much NOT Pirates to me as Ninja is NOT Castle. (...) It's a Castle subtheme because Lego says (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Factory Racer of a Stock lego car (1255 vs 6550)
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Call me a geek, but doesn't the Outback Racer 6550 (URL) of look like a hopped up version of the car in the shell promo set 1255 (URL) the outback racer is the Gruppe-B racer version of an everyday lego sedan. If these were cars in the real world, (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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Superb work, Dan. Just incredible. Someday, when I have a garage to play in, I hope to build a Space station on this level of size and detail. BTW, your pirate ship also took my breath away. Dave D. Jezek <danjezek@REMOVEaloha.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: If you frequent Huw's Promotional site please read
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R2 <r2eng@primenet.com> wrote in message news:FKwnwz.54F@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) A kind offer, but in comparison to Todd, Kevin et. al. my efforts are miniscule. I'll gladly accept any sets by way of thanks, though :-) Huw (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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That's the best laugh I've had all week! Dave (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | What's happened to 'System'
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Has anyone else noticed the complete lack of the 'System' logo in the new catalogue? Huw (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Gray & Black plates on BRICKS ending w/in 24 hrs
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(...) *groan* Why must you taunt me with these things? :) And when I have already gone far over my Lego budget for the month? I guess I'll just have to go to the admin menu and delete that auction so it doesn't tempt me anymore. (JUST KIDDING) (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: 1.5
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The white gear should be packaged up and sent to: Doug Wilcox 30 George Street Brockton, MA 02302 :) Seriously, the gear is generally referred to as a clutch gear, and is useful for mechanisms which need to reach a certain point and stop without (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: What the...?
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(...) That is the biggest mistake (next to making the falcon cockpit 1 fig wide) that TLG has made for 2000 -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Mike's Train and Launch Command Auction Update 21
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For those who have finished bidding and are ready to send payment, please email me with your address and preferred class of shipping (I will be using USPS), and I will tell you how much it will be. 1. This is a Once, Twice, Sold auction. 2. To bid (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | KB and sales (was Re: $40 Night Lord's Castle)
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(...) The two stores I called were both just regular "mall" KB Toys stores and not the ToyWorks stores. Is it possible that they have different sale schedules? Also, is it possible that the sales are regional? I didn't see the KB circular in the SF (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: 2000 lego stuff
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(...) How do you know that? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Train, Castle, Technic, Divers & ADVENT CALENDER
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Some changes Advent Calender: (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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What kind of helmets are the two soldiers to the left of the gate in 6091 wearing. Notice one has a classic axe in light gray (spare parts for the yellow castle figs). Timbo (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: BEWARE of John DiRienzo
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(...) hours ago, so he *is* available. Let him answer to the allegations brought against him from Morten. I haven't dealt with John, but have dealt with a number of US people and have had no problems at all, so I agree it seems unusual, but Morten (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Did anyone else notice...?
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(...) I sure hope they did the stained glass window in the secret door frame on clear plastic so it is actually transluncent. Timbo (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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