 | | Dan's Lego Parts Auction Update: 12/13/99
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More parts have been sold, and only a few more are left. The open lots are at; (URL) Lots are here; (URL) Summary; (URL) M. Ok-Ok I'm recycling last night's update ;>o (Again!! x4) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | 4561 on sale at Family Toy Warehouse
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Anybody out there? Just thought I'd post that 4561 Railway Express is on sale for $89 at Family Toy Warehouse. That's an okay price, but I got them to knock another 20% off because the last one at the Greentree store was ripped up quite a bit. And (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.pa.pit)
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| | Re: Help: Re: review: LEGO '99
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(...) 8251 Sonic Cycle: This set lets you build either of the two little yellow motorcycles. My only complaint with this set is that the motorcycles are out of scale with the Technic figures. (URL) 8253 Fire Helicopter: This is one of the three (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | I am in MSP this week
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The usual suspects all know, but any MSPers who don't... I am available for festing if there's an interest. (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Sr. VP Justus of LEGO Direct.
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Señor Justus, You write that your firm intends to be more receptive to Adult Fans of LEGO. I am quite pleased to hear this. Although I like what I've seen from your 2000 catalog, I have a few new ideas, that I wish to pass on. After this small (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Horrible quote from the Scala web catalog
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(...) Well I was off line for a while and am just catching up. Some of you I am sure have seen my postings relating to LEGO and girls in the "Introducing LEGO Direct" Thread. I actually seem to have started a lot of conversation on this topic with (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.scala)
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| | RE: Help: Re: review: LEGO '99
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In fact, (at least last time I checked) if you typed in a set number the generic search engine was smart enough to recognize a set number and go directly to a set description (instead of to a post discussing the set.) -Luis (...) ###...### Profanity (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2000 Star Wars sets are out in US
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(...) 6095 Royal Joust showed up in a TRU in Salem, NH. I found it 12/13 but the shelf tag had a date of 12/10. It was the only 2000 set there, but I saw the LEGO lady and she said that more might show up tomorrow... J (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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| | Red Pnuematic Cylinder & Pump
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Just a quick question.... What set or sets did the red (type I) pnuematic cylinders come in? I have a pump, a cylinder, a switch, and one of the no-return valves (described in technica). How do I get more of these parts? (Without spending an arm and (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | JJ'S REVIEW: 6095 Royal Joust
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(This review will join the others on my web page soon...but for now...here it is) Number/Name: 6095 Royal Joust (Tesouro Guardado, Torneo Real, Joute Royale) Theme: Castle/Knight's Kingdom Pieces: 99 (3 minifigs) MSRP: US $19.99 Rating (Model): 6/10 (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.reviews)
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| | Re: PentWing Fighter, Version II
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(...) Hmmm... Pentapterigoid doesn't flow off the tongue very well. While PentWing is good, I think it also needs a more menacing name. Legotaku Jeff (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: PentWing Fighter, Version II
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(...) Very Cool! I'd hate to meet up with this thing out in space (unless it was on my side). :) I like the added colors, but, like John, I prefer the older canopy. The old cockpit made it look even more menacing. This one makes it look like it got (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: 8880 Question
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You have the right idea. Play with it on the floor. Varoom! -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) D Fulk Jr" <wrench_turner@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:NKBVOFWfzAOhQkZ...4ax.com... (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | RE: Help: Re: review: LEGO '99
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You can always go to (URL) click on "Lookup a set". That brings you to (URL) you can type in the set number. That usually brings up a description of the set that includes the year, parts count, name, and picture. Older sets sometimes include (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 600dpi scan of Female Knight, From 2000 Catalog
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(...) Yay!!! Jeanne D'Arc! -- Richard (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | RIS version 1 still packaged with Robolab!
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I have just ordered 4 robolab sets for my classroom. I expressed my concern about losing the power adapter input and my Canadian supplier (Spectrum) called Denmark to check it out. She claims that the educational sets being shipped still contain the (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Most money spent on Lego at one time (was Re: LEGO for Life Sweepstakes)
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(...) You're right.. we didn't want to know. Man. I would have loved to have had one or two extra 375s to go with my first, back then (not that I wouldn't now, of course..)(BTW, I was five then.. ;) ) Dear Lego.. how about more sets like 375/6075? (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Help: Re: review: LEGO '99
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(...) Would you mind translating the set numbers into names? Thanks. JaB (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: barcode truck 8479
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On Tue, 14 Dec 1999, rhendrix (<FMpGG2.3tF@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:38:26 (...) Two sensors, one motor. (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has anyone ever been missing a piece?
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(...) Cheaper than finding out what part it was, exactly, that Idiot Customer[1] lost, finding it, and sending it, presumably. Jasper [1] No offense to you personally, but if you've ever worked in a customer-facing situation, you know what I mean.. (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | 600dpi scan of Female Knight, From 2000 Catalog
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Well, Steve has confirmed the fact that the Knight is Female, but here is a 600dpi scan I made of her, from the 2000 Catalog: < (URL) > Legotaku(1) Jeff 1 - WooHoo! New Word! :) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: What colors do bricks come in?
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(...) Never trust a beer you can see through, for yea, it is likely to be macro-brewed. Jasper (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: MIBO - the dog. Anyone built it?
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Yeah, I've built the thing, the main problem is the 6 turn tables (A min for joints, 7 including the neck) 5 motors and a rather large amount of free time to tweak parts of it I'm not even going to work on instructions til someone accually has the 6 (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | 6464 $38 at Zany Brainy (as well as the 8480)
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I was in the ZB in Lancaster PA today. They had a number of 6464 Super Rescue Complexes for $38. Not too bad... Also, lots of $75 8480 Shuttles left. (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | TECHNIC SETS WANTED: 8460 & 8848
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No answer the first time, I'll try again, and hopefully with luck this time... :-) I'm looking for a 8460 MISB or used in excellent condition. I'm willing to exchange it with a 8880 MISB or used. I'm also looking for a 8848. I'm open for an (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Sale Postings (was: Super Car on sale)
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Phil Watt <wattsup1@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:385595AC.E6FED2...ink.net... (...) Generally I agree with you, but the Shuttle and Super Car kits are relevant here since they contain many special parts (turntables, motors, fiberoptics, etc) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Future New Castle Weapon
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(...) Yup! Now, which one? :) I want some clear Katanas, so I can have Glass Swords! Jeff (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Brad Justus is real
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Moving this to .debate, for lack of lugnet.off-topic.comp.risks. (...) BO isn't cracking - it's carelessness on the part of the crackee. Anyone can distribute happy99.exe, but breaking root on an up-to-CERT unix box is something very few can do. (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | LBFR Announcements
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I've made some minor upgrades to the LBFR website that may interest some of you. Engine One has a new color scheme, which is explained in the News section. I have also generated a JPEG instruction file for Rescue One. It's currently available on (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Webpage
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Hi All I have had my webpage for a while, but many might not know about it. So I figure I can post a message on here to lead you to it. The address is www.lcs.net/users/oglewood/ . I like the page, and I have 12 models currently. Some of them are (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | MF pic
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Huw Millington's site BrickSet (Lugnet's Cool Lego Site of the Week this week) has a picture of all the new Star Wars sets, including the MF. Click on the Star Wars section on the home page, then Classic, and it's at the bottom of the page. (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Introducing LEGO Direct
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(...) Oh, I dunno. I'll take a few 100-300-normal-brick pokemon sets (though pikachu wouldn't be first in line, despite his usefulness in the game itself). Jasper (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: 'Fest pics are up
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Are you sure? (URL) I will concede that yours are better than mine :-) On Mon, 13 Dec 1999, Huw Millington (<FMp2xI.61B@lugnet.com>) wrote at 19:41:57 (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: 'Fest pics are up
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On Mon, 13 Dec 1999, Scott-A (<FMp4vD.2AL@lugnet.com>) wrote at 20:25:05 (...) And much appreciated it is too :-) I *still* haven't opened it, but tomorrow's my birthday, so I can't see it lasting much longer <rubs hands with glee> (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | 9v- Lego Train sets for sale & 5571
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The following train sets are for sale with amounts.(No Auction) MIB-4558-only the tab is gone on one side of box,everything still in factory bags,with instructions & stickers.Great condition all around. Never played with $380 (should really be MISB) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | LBFR Announcements
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I've made some minor upgrades to the LBFR website that may interest some of you. Engine One has a new color scheme, which is explained in the News section. I have also generated a JPEG instruction file for Rescue One. It's currently available on (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | 8880 Question
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This may be totally normal, but I don't know so maybe you can help. I have just built the 8880 Supercar, and seem to have a lot of friction when turning (rolling) the wheels, but only when the car is being held up in the air and the suspension is (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Help with MPDs
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(...) if you're running Win95, here's a link to a quick and easy proggy i built to create MPD's (URL) select the .DAT file that contains all the sub models and M-Peedy does all the rest.. J (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: The wife problem
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On Mon, 13 Dec 1999, Scott-A (<FMpAw2.6Gz@lugnet.com>) wrote at 22:34:58 (...) Not quite, but I picked one up from next door but two the other day, and it was someone's mother who answered the door. She said "Ah, you're the one with all the LEGO. My (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: 2000 Sets found in the US
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(...) Before there were hypermarts, there was Meijer Thrify Acres. :) Steve (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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