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(...) Same here, i would like to view the new castle if you have a website thanks LeRoy ___...___ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 2000 Star Wars sets are out in US
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(...) I'm here in Philadelphia, PA and I went searching today with the recent sightings in Michigan. However, there aren't any out yet. The TRU's here also have empty shelves but they gave me the same excuse they've been giving me for weeks, i.e. (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: A new castle babe!!! (and a weird knight--not a woman)
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(...) And we all know that only girls have eyelashes. *laugh* (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Introducing LEGO Direct
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(...) You're right; I didn't mean to say that. Note my distain for the Scala line. I'd like to see the better non-conflict oriented sets for boys AND girls. But I also have a hypothesis that these sets would sell really well to girls. And when I'm (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: A new castle babe!!! (and a weird knight--not a woman)
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(...) My Reasons (may not be enough for you, though): A. I own The Catalog; B. I looked at it under magnification; C. If that is a Mustache, the knight has no mouth and a very long face; D. It looks an awful lot like the Pirate Wench's Head; E. The (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Future New Castle Weapon
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(...) One of the Ultima games, yeah? (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Introducing LEGO Direct
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(...) OK well an AFOL mother of a boy(2yrs) and a girl (10yrs) I guess I'm qualified to add something to this discussion. My daughter, would've actually loved the pink cutesy themed sets when she was three to five yrs old. That is when she started (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Parts Guide
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I was reading a while ago and ran across a thread about Jonahthan Wilson and his posting stuff. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone would write a tutor on how to design a part. I would like to learn, but don't know how. I guess you could call me a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Lego capable CAD software for the Mac ?
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(...) I am also interested in CAD for LEGO. You are aware that with MacPerl you can convert old non-MPD files to QuickDraw3D objects and view them in SimpleText.I am in the process of adding Multi File support [original script by Erik Olson (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: "Fixing" movable dividers in Plano boxes
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For now, I'm using a pair of tweezers to lift smaller bits out of smaller bins. I haven't yet got around to doing an experiment using Shoe Goo as an adhesive. I intend to try it on the Plano plastic, and on a Lego brick, so I'll know whether or not (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Future New Castle Weapon
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(...) I'd love see a mace! Either Spiked or Flanged, but I'd prefer Spiked. I made one for a Giant I built once, I'll have to look for it, as I forget exactly how it was made. As for weapons I'd like to see, More varieties of Bow would probably top (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | FA: TECHNIC Parts From 2 x 8245!
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Hi all, I’ve just parted out two and a half (roughly) 8245 Robot’s Revenge sets on eBay: Lot #1 – Black Liftarms and ½-Width Peg Beams (URL) #2 – Purple Pieces (URL) #3 – Torquoise Pieces (URL) #4 – Axles and Cylinder Plates/Tiles (URL) #5 – Wheels (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Sale Postings (was: Super Car on sale)
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Although it is a great deal, ...it is off-topic. Please put these messages where they belong. I think it would be "lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade". Has nothing to do with "robotics" -Phil (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: FSMs, coding techniques and other goodies
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Vlad, why don't you write a graphical FSM generator? Textbook FSMs are quite powerful, but in practice, states and transitions are usually augmented with enter/hold/leave actions. This provides plenty of configuration potential. Also, there's a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: # LAST MINUTES FOR SETS 5571 !!!
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(...) When I looked this morning they were $95 (or $96). Julie (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: 2000 Sets
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(...) Each time I read one of these "2000 Sets" messages, I get more purple with envy... I'm in Canada, and it'll probably be next year before we get to see these cool sets! (We don't even have 8448 in stores!) Bryan (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | AAAArrr...rrrgggggghhhhhh !!@?#$§!?!
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Jaaa ! Meine Piraten sind endlich zu Planken unter den Füßen gekommen ! Habe im Inserat einen Piratenverkäufer entdeckt. Als ich endlich dort angekommen, musste ich feststellen, daß der kleine Junge ein KOMPLETTE Sammlung von ALLEN Piraten Sets (nur (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.de)
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| | Re: review: LEGO '99
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On the Technic side, in 1999 we got several nice little sets, among which 8251 is my favorite. To me, both the main model and the alternative model are among the best mini Technic sculptures that Lego has ever made. Altough I like the look of the (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | 2000 Sets
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I found MANY 2000 sets at the Knollwood Target when I stopped in on the way home from work tonite. There are a few less sets there now :^) They had Castle (YEA!!!!!!) and a bunch of other stuff :^) (including that Star Wars stuff, know anyone who's (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | barcode truck 8479
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How many motors and sensors does the 8479 barcode truck have? Rob (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Enlightenment
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(...) From talking to people at the last two meetings, it is clear to me that most BayLUG members read Lugnet newsgroups and/or rec.toys.lego /Eric M/ (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: MIBO - the dog. Anyone built it?
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(...) there weren't any apparent mutant powers radiating from him. (...) It's very slow. But works really well. (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Woohoo! Banner Day!
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Howdy all, Just had to share my banner day. My eToys shipment arrived...finally. Now I've got my wife and kids taken care of for Christmas. Gotta go wrap 'em up now. The service manual I ordered for my VCR showed up today so I could track down the (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Genetic algorithm and Scout
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I've just posted a genetic algorithm program that generates a program for the Scout (in Lego Assembler). The GA uses a simulation to determine a behaviour that allows the Scout to search for a bright light and stay in that area. The program itself (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: "If it were my toy company..."
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(...) The large radar dish recently re-released in grey in set 4533, (and it looks like a pair of tan ones any day now in 7115) show that old pieces *can* be reintroduced, if there is a desire to do so. By the way, THANK YOU, LEGO, for doing that! (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Fast service on 6559
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I just got this one by mail today! Whoohooo! Pretty cool price to parts ratio from Shop @ Home last week too. And this week for that matter... My main excitement comes from the fact that this thing has a poster in it -- what gives? I never got a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.aquazone)
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| | Re: S/H Web Club sale, was:S&H Technic Sale
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(...) <SNIP> Here's the e-mail I got: Happy Holidays! LEGO Shop At Home would like to offer LEGO Web Club members the opportunity to save up to 40% off great last minute LEGO gifts! Please provide code: W299 to the Shop At Home representative in (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | MIBO - the dog. Anyone built it?
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Has anyone out there built the MIBO? ((URL) it a feasible project? Or does it require super-human powers? Are there any English building instructions? Has anyone seen it perform (eg speed and naturalness)? Jari (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Torturer
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(...) Ummm, we have black single-tails. No? And the rest is never gonna happen -- keep dreaming... -- Richard (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Port Block Trading Post (was: Who needs some Spare Parts?)
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(...) bits and pieces and I have a preliminary Trade and Want list (trade is much larger than the want at this stage) so I'll sail into Port Block and stick a poster on the wall. Pete Callaway P.S. Got any grey plates for trade??? (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Comments on models
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(...) Wow! 2 out of 8 are mine :) Thanks for the nice comments. You may not like Battlestar Galactica, but I haven't even seen it :) I just liked the ship. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) pay (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: PentWing Fighter, Version II
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(...) Thanks for the suggestion. I like the new wings better too (although I only built one. Maybe I'll tackle the other four later.) (...) I thought the first one was a bit bland. I *think* I like the new one, but I'm not sure. Seems to me that it (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Future New Castle Weapon
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(...) I swear some clone maker makes a mace and flail, but all I could locate in my collection was the Mega Bloks Legend castle where the king has a yellow Lion mace! The same set has a great silver war hammer not to be believed! Tyco used to make (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Torturer
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To further my mace idea a little bit, how about a dungeon torturer/executioner type dude to go along with it? We would get to see some nice torture instruments that way...how 'bout a cat-o-nine-tails? Mike (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Enlightenment
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Hey you all. I must be out of the loop too much here. When I saw people talking about 7124 I went and looked it up. There's a picture there. (on Pause) So what I want to know is how do you guys find out about this stuff so early? I'm only on Baylug (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Horrible quote from the Scala web catalog
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(...) <URL:(URL), actually. "Worldwide Number 1 for Military Construction Bricks" doesn't sound exactly where I want to be going. :) They do have some interesting set designs. But from what I've heard, they suffer from quality issues. (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.scala, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 1x3 red arch?
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(...) Thanks, Gary. I was trying to build Guarded Inn without having the red castle walls needed to do it -- although I do have a pair of red corners without the tudor design on them. But if one wants to replace castle walls I quickly realized that (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: "If it were my toy company..."
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(...) Oooh, that's a dangerous path. I can just see it now -- Jrized versions of all our favorite classics. (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: "If it were my toy company..."
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(...) One reason that LEGO is constantly inventing new pieces is to make sure that as many elements in a LEGO set are patent-protected. The re-released old sets would not have that advantage. I wouldn't mind if they modified the sets to make them (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: No 2000 stuff yet
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(...) This may be the wrong week to ask me this... ...the other day some kids were getting their jollies breaking out my windows with stones as large as an adult's fist, when I went downstairs to capture the culprits (being home at the time), a near (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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