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  Re: What are the 10 pieces most in need of coming in 1/2s (was Re: What are the 10 worst pieces ever made by TLG?
 
(...) they (...) work (...) I'll add: train wheelsets (that would make narrow-gaugers AND John Neal happy :-) 2x2x1 cylinders (to create columned facades) airplane noses Will Visit the Lego Beach Fire and Rescue Service (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Color Schemes of Passenger Trains
 
I have a few questions about some of the history of passenger train color schemes. I'm deciding which color I want to build a passenger train. The book I'm using for reference (if you want to follow along) is the Walters HO 1999 reference book. On (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Giant Cruiser and MOC contest
 
yEs, I am going to use 4 of the big black pieces in the msg intercept base for the hull. 12 bricks long and nice an tall. (...) to (...) you (...) we (...) I'm (...) the SW (...) until (...) and (...) a (...) as (...) as (...) white (...) the (...) (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Longest train?
 
(...) the (...) engine, (...) Tha (...) Yes, that would be Canadian Pacific Railroad, the coal trains. Now they have the 6000HP AC engines doing that work...2.2% ruling grade, and it is hard on the equipment. From what you are saying, that is about (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Giant Cruiser and MOC contest
 
Those are great ideas! BTW, I hate to ask, but I have no idea what MOC stands for. -- Paul Davidson Patrick Justison <pat.justison@mail.utexas.edu> wrote in message news:Fn21G1.Jyx@lugnet.com... (...) right (...) I (...) to (...) three (...) on a (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
 
  FA (eBay) Technic, Pirates, Adventurers Promos and More...
 
Have a look for Technic 8735, 8880, 8485, Kabaya and Shell Adventurers, 5905/5906 and more: (URL) free to e-mail me with questions. Thanks, -Rob. (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
In lugnet.dear-lego, Mike Stanley writes: <significant snippage> (...) From where I'm sitting, you don't generally come across as abusive. Harsh, yes - abusive no. $0.02 James (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Longest train?
 
(...) Is CPCoal Canadian? I saw a show that was talking about trains running through the Canadian rockies. They were using two engines up front, 50 cars, a third engine, and 50 more cars. Lots of cool scenes...like the trains running through the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Suggestions for Lego: My two cents
 
(...) YES. Lego, you do this and I will personally guarantee the line's success. I will reach out through my contacts among the Latin teachers at the middle school, high school, and college level to make this line pay for itself many times over. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  trouble uploading *.mpd's
 
Yahoo! GeoCities won't let me pload *.mpd files. Anyone know a solution to this problem? Thanks a lot! Mike (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Suggestions for Lego
 
Bruce Schlickbernd wrote (...) Cool. How about: Bring back pirates now. or PIRATES NOW! (please?) Richard Still baldly going... Check out Port Block at (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) I'd probably do that, just to spite them. Call's on their dime, not mine. :) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  1462 Galactic Scout  [DAT]
 
just put this in today... Jameson Robert Gagnepain (URL) #17714608 0 FILE Main.dat 0 Main unit - 1462 0 Name: Main.dat 0 Author: Jameson Gagnepain 0 Official Model 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3020.DAT 0 STEP 1 0 -20 -8 -10 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2452.DAT (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Probably mine as well. (...) I think I see where you're coming from, although your core reasoning here seems to be based on a misunderstanding. Tom was the author of this "prove it" post you're talking about. Todd, however, was not the person (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Fighter  [DAT]
 
Made this fighter about a week ago... LMKWYT. Jameson Robert Gagnepain (URL) #17714608 0 Untitled 0 Name: Fighter 1.dat 0 Author: Jameson Gagnepain 0 Unofficial Model 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3832.DAT 1 7 -20 -8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3832.DAT 1 7 (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: GATS Tampa Show...
 
Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:Fn2noF.6Ez@lugnet.com... (...) wondering... (...) <snip> Thank you Larry. I have wanted to say that for a long time now, but never happened upon the occaision to say it. As someone who is (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: Leo's castle-- number mix up?
 
Jeff Johnston wrote in message <385EB4D4.3F594E48@m...ne.net>... (...) thats (...) out?! (...) one (...) flip-up (...) done (...) I, too, am beginning to wonder a lot of things. I have a pic of King Leo's Castle that I guess I'm not supposed to (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: the set you should buy for the funny white gear
 
(...) Or, you could pick one up from www.toysmart.com right now for around $22.00 if you use their $10 off a $25+ dollar purchase, combined with their free shipping and 20% off lego sale. I think you can use all of the sales together, and even if (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Longest train?
 
All I have to say to THAT is, we need pictures. (well, OK not ALL... yes I know about CP radio controlled remote helpers, they were among the first, if not THE first, to do this. But my my point is merely that if you're in the "pure" category, all (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Powering trains w/ RCX
 
sebarile-MOBL <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:Fn2CqL.AHF@lugnet.com... (...) That is one bad corner to cut! I use a jack sometimes, batteries more often though. I was just laying on the couch the other day thinking I needed a (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
 
  What are the 10 pieces most in need of coming in 1/2s (was Re: What are the 10 worst pieces ever made by TLG?
 
(...) YES. In fact that's an idea for a subthread. This is all fantasy of course but maybe??? someday??? 1. Pirate Hulls (introduce a center hull sectional brick too, as the prow is not exactly any particular shape 2. car fenders (both kinds) 3. 2x4 (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  the set you should buy for the funny white gear
 
8735 Power Pack Motor Set But wait until after Christmas! I bought one of these at Target shortly after Christmas for $22.00. Waited a bit longer and bought two for $17.00 each. This set has a gear motor, a few gears (including the highly sought (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Cataolgs, Justus and Lego
 
Hey. This is getting nasty. May I suggest e-mail? Or perhaps lugnet.off-topic.debate? Or .off-topic.fun, if you're enjoying yourselves? (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Boy do I hear that. Lucky for you, you don't like to hear yourself talk as much as I do, so the temptation won't be as great... :-) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  ldraw.org parts refernce list..
 
i am making a parts reference list for timmy / timothy / tim ( :)--- ) c. there are parts i know, that are not on lutz list, and are not in ldraw. if anyone has some part #s please mail them to me? (those are MOSTLY in 30000 range) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Giant Cruiser and MOC contest
 
(...) Hey everyone, Z here. I was wondering how the spacecraft will be displayed. Will there just be a site with pictures of each ship, where people could mail their votes? If so, I'd like to know the address. Z (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: What are the *REAL* Y2K sets?
 
6421 Spaghettio Fiesta Comes with a full case of spaghettio's! New food group for minifigs. Includes 2 minfigs, 1 BURP, 1 can opener and canned fuel as well! Get yours now before they get bought up for the *rare* can opener! Build On! John Matthews (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  GFLTC Pictures Online
 
Hi All, The pictures of the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club at the GATS Tampa Show from last weekend are now on our web site. (URL) Ya... Robin GFLTC (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
 
  converting BMP's to *.DAT help
 
When converting bitmaps to DAT files in MLCAD, is there a direct correlation between the pixel width and height of the image and the output file's dimensions measured in stud-widths? Or, is this relationship more or less uncontrollable? Thanks for (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  WTB or WTT for Doors from 6769 Fort LEGOREDO
 
I'm looking to buy or trade something to obtain 4 sets of black doors (front Gate) from 6769 Fort LEGOREDO. You do not have to have all 4 sets. It would help though! Thanks Jim Jrosco@yahoo.com (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  runtime error 216
 
Has anyone come across this error (#216 @ 0001:889D) while running LDraw? It only happens to me when I try to load a BMP conversion *.DAT, which is an option in MLCAD (as is the terrain creator). I encounter no problems when trying to load the same (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
Mike Stanley <cjc@NOSPAMnewsguy.com> wrote in message news:slrn85tp01.3ou....utk.edu... (...) It *should* shock the lady on the phone! There are only a few of us (I would guess) that do this on a regular basis. I ordered 2 of something once... (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: GATS Tampa Show...
 
(...) Just (...) It depends... Assuming that LEGO track is standard gauge (USA) -Real world distance in between the rails = 56.5 inches -distance in between LEGO 9v rails = 1.5 inches - 56.5/1.5 = 37 1/3 or 1:37 1/3 scale (standard mini-fig is 1.625 (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Cataolgs, Justus and Lego
 
Ryan Dennett wrote in message ... (...) catlaogs. (...) tragedy (...) to (...) that (...) Brake the rules huh? I hope the high hopes you have placed in this Close Encounter of The Lego Kind will be fulfilled. (...) and (...) law) Big deal. I could (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  My ReVUE: 6520
 
Background: The day started out great. My wife has been begging me for a blue 540i station wagon, so I decided I would surprise her with one on the 25th. To my luck, the first dealer I called had the exact one I wanted. Or so I thought. After (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.reviews)
 
  system_pwm_off
 
The 'system_pwm_off' function comes standard with the 'lib_hb.c' file. this function switches the PWM off for all the motor ports. is it possible to turn the pwm off for a specific motor port while the others are able to run with PWM? i've a DC (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: GATS Tampa Show...
 
(...) Just (...) All together now: "Minifig scale!" Seriously, they're not to any particular scale. Neither are minifigs. You could carry out analyses that pointed to any scale from about S (1:64) on up to G (1:22.5, the LGB Narrow Gauge, not the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: 2000 Sets at local Targets
 
(...) I found the Desert Skiff and Slave 1 at the Target near 183 and 620. They also had 1 Gungan Patrol, 1 more Slave 1 (which disappeared while I was shopping), lots of Desert Skiffs and Flash Speeders, and a few A-Wings. No B-Wings though, :-( (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
 
  Re: S@H Canada Goodbye
 
(...) There's no duty on toys coming into Canada. The shipping should also still be free, if the new 2000 lego Direct brochure (see Brickshelf scans) is correct - it says nothing about extra shipping to Canada. Canadian S@H prices were always a (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) material (...) "Poking around hotline servers" Ahh, another practioner of the black art... You know, this is what's so laughable about the whole situation. Uh, HELLO THE GENIE IS OUT OF THE BOTTLE. Copyright laws are a relic from the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Longest train?
 
(...) What about the real ones with mid train helpers? CP Coal trains in the rockies used to (don't know if they do any more) get 12 3000 HP engines, 4 front, 4 mid, 4 end. They even had a big pileup from a little mistake that they made (and you (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Exactly. (...) thinking (...) acknowledged (...) Agreed, although I suppose my stance is more militaristic than most. (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: S@H Canada Goodbye
 
(...) just (...) We received the bad news today as well. Shocking... My wife was told when she called (The number is auto routing to the US) that we would now be charged in USD and that DUTY and LARGE shipping would now be in effect... She really (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
 
  Re: What are the *REAL* Y2K sets?
 
"Heh!" is right. Like your evil sense of humor. We could use some chuckles around here right now. Rob (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  OMSI Holiday Junction (Featuring PNLTC)
 
Hello All- The Pacific Northwest LEGO® Train Club is featuring a special layout this Holiday Season at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). The annual event is named the Holiday Junction. The show comprises of various gauges of train (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Outlet Mall Locations?
 
Hmmm...as an expatriate Michigander (or has it changed to Michiganian now, as Gary suggests?), I could go for Michigan as well--and Kalamazoo would suit me fine, too. Seems to me that the bigger outlet malls are near Detroit, though--I wasn't aware (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: The end of the Technic beam is nigh...
 
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean TLC is not out to get you! ;-) (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) us (...) No, not at all :-) What bothers me is how much ebay sellers ask for shipping. This other day, a guy wanted 5 bucks to ship a Message Decoder which only contains 32 pieces. After I politely pointed out to him that a set this size can (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: GATS Tampa Show...
 
(...) This may be a very stupid question, but my wife and I have been wondering... Just what scale are LEGO Trains? Thanks Dean (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) If it makes you feel better, you can call them 50 times and order each separately. *grin* (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Catalogs, Justus and Lego
 
(...) I believe that they have spoken, but the original discussion wasn't hard copies of instructions...it was scans of instructions for sets in the current catalog, and how this might have an adverse effect on TLC. Man...that's what my English (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: SHELL _ LEGO promo sets.
 
These sets are quickly dissappearing in NL so for those of you that do not have these gems yet you may want to consider getting them.. I guess the price inlcuding shipping(if the $140 includes shipping??) is about the going rate.!! Dave N. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  *** 7 Star Wars set + NEW Wild West set inclusive! ***
 
7 Star Wars LEGO: 7110 (Landspeeder), 7130 (Snowspeeder), 7140 (W-wing Fighter), 7128 (Speeder Bikes), 7150 (Y-wing & TIE Fighter), 7161 (Gungan Sub), 7111 (Droid Fighter). All sets was used as exponates on Toy Exposition in Slovakia, so they are (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Then it shouldn't bother you, although I pity you those prices. It does bother me, though. Most companies cut you a break on price when you order large quantities. Given the "built-in" nature of shipping costs at S@H, it only makes logical (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Well, nothing is "free". I prefer to think of the shipping as "built-in" which is what it is, really. I guarantee you it costs them FAR less to ship out 20 copies of a service pack in one box to one address than it costs them to ship 20 copies (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Catalogs, Justus and Lego
 
(...) Throw them away. (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: ZB deals
 
(...) <SNIP> I just ordered one 4565 at $99.95 less 20%.... total 85.29 (I think) Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Depending on location. Here in Hawaii, retail costs are about 10% more than S&H prices. For example, the super street sensation is $149.99 here at TRU. When the 6090 royal knight's castle first came out, it was $159.99. So it actually comes (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  2000 sets in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles
 
I walked into the Toys r Us in the valley on Topanga Cyn and found the lego reps stocking the shelves. The lady that they are going to the tru first and then to Targets. Oh yah they only had 2 new sets:( (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Giant Cruiser and MOC contest
 
Here's how the contest could work, although any suggestions are welcomed. Everyone could send their entries to me at steve10115@hotmail.com. The message must be titled MOC Contest. Attached to the message must be the pics of your ship, and the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Well, technically it is. But, S@H charges 10% more than retail, so most of us just consider that 10% a shipping cost. Ben Roller (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. Shipping is "free" because it's included in the price of each item. Which is nice when you're ordering one or two things, but when you're ordering 100, it's silly -- you're paying a huge markup, and (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: random() compile problems
 
(...) Hi Matthew, it lokks like the functions are simply not defined neither in the legOS kernel nor in the libs. Following the comment in include/stdlib.h, they should be in libiberty.a, which is somewhere in the cross-compiler tree. However, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
 
  Re: What I'd like to see...please
 
(...) If it's accessible through a web browser, OS concerns should not be an issue. Make it HTML-compliant, instead of the www.lego.com -like Evil WebPages, and make sure lynx can read it. (...) Nah.. 1600*1200, with various sizes reduced copies. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Catalogs, Justus and Lego
 
(...) Well personally, I havea large stack of them in my closet because I can't be bothered to list them in order to sell them! Kevin (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Praise from the US!!!!
 
On Sun, 19 Dec 1999, Jason Briscoe (<000b01bf4b37$5fb14...f893e@pbnc omputer>) wrote at 22:13:20 <effusiveness snipped> (...) I'm on it. Actually, it's quite scary. I'm sorting through the crates of stuff on the landing, and hiding in cupboards, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: 2000 Sets at local Targets
 
(...) I checked this Target again today, nothing else new. (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) I thought shipping was free on all items? Besides, you're only speaking to a clerk behind the phone who doesn't have the power to make a decision on how shipping will cost. By reading less than a half of this thread if I was Brad, I'd be (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  2000 lego at etoys
 
2000 lego has arrived at etoys.com but they are all listed as "out of stock". URLs: Mobile Outpost by LEGO - (URL) Base by LEGO - (URL) and Planes by LEGO - (URL) Dump Truck by LEGO - (URL) Police Patrol by LEGO - (URL) Construction by LEGO - (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Motor driver circute problem Using L298N
 
Hi guys, I built a Hbridge motor driver using the IC L298N. But it is not working properly. It is swithcing properly with the inputs but it is not drawing the current required for the motor. I am sensing the out Voltage as 8v but when i connect the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Robotics subgroups by mail (was: sensors)
 
[I'm replying to an email that Stuart Crenshaw wrote. He said it was OK to quote him here and reply for everyone's benefit. I quoted his reply inline below to fit into the thread.] (...) No, you actually can post to lugnet newsgroups via e-mail (not (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Oh no - there is no one else from Rockford!
 
(...) I know that me and Tim Courtney are in the area... I'm in St. Charles, Tim is in Wheaton. Jameson Robert Gagnepain (URL) 17714608 (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd)
 
  Re: possible lego club???
 
(...) people (...) that (...) make (...) I would also be interested... was at LEGOfest at tims and had a good time... Jameson Robert Gagnepain (URL) 17714608 (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
 
  Re: Saint Louis Club
 
(...) in (...) Sounds good to me. :) Wayne (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan)
 
  California Mission Under Construction
 
Hi All, You are welcome to check out Ross' California Mission (Mission San Jose in Fremont, CA) under construction at the BAYLUG website at: (URL) is about 2/3 complete. He is building it on 2 old 50x50 grey base plates for his 4th Grade California (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: ZB deals
 
(...) can't remember, I'm so excited!!!) -rob (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: What are the *REAL* Y2K sets?
 
(...) Y2K Metroliner / Fast Freight / Bullet Train set. Lots of track (your going to need it). Exploding trains (parts borrowed from 6755). Comes complete with BURP-tunnels (you really don't want to see what happens in there). No speed regulator, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Giant Cruiser and MOC contest
 
I'm up for it if I can borrow a digital camera and then throw up a site. The problem is my ship might not be done right away. Its already a year and a half in the making..although it could probably be done (on the outside) in about a month. I'd love (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: LGEO homepage ?
 
(...) I've just tried to access the page and it's working again. Leonardo (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: I know its an auction...
 
(...) can always go back, modify the item description and add text to it. After all, today is a free ebay listing day. That's very clever, I wouldn't have thought of that :-))))))) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
 
  RE: The "Which Set Should I Buy" FAQ
 
(...) You announce to the list that you have a spare one, and you will get your mail box filled with e-mail from friendly people that are willing to solve your dilemma by giving you their address and sending a check for the postage :-) To the best (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: ZB deals
 
Thank you! They still had the Shuttles in stock at 7:15pm EST! Yippie! I can't wait for mine to show up next week! Fred. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: What are the *REAL* Y2K sets?
 
(...) Heh! More: Mindstorm Y2K Bug - build a timer display that freezes when it changes from 23:59:59 to 00:00:00 Mindstorm Y2K Destroyer Droid - Build a working version of the Phantom Menace destroyer droid. Have fun making it roll around the room, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  9 volt battery pack (6 AA)
 
Does anyone need any of these...I've got some to sell/trade. -rob (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) I also hope no one gets kicked off of LUGnet for using "LEGO" as a noun. :) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: FS: train & technic sets (is this really an auction?)
 
(...) It does, but in previous discussions Todd has decided that if there are sealed bids and no updates to the newsgroup, this is sort of "to the best offer" sale is allowable in .buy-sell-trade /Eric McCarthy/ (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) from (...) Laura wrote: <major snippage occurrs> (...) them quickly (...) Ditto! -Peter (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: Line in the Sand  [DAT]
 
Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote... (...) (snip) (...) Why? Are you thinking about 1 16 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1-4disc.dat The determinant is zero, which BTW causes POVRay to halt ("singular matrix"). L3P has to fix these matrices or POVRay would not render (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: LGEO homepage ?
 
Todd Lehman wrote on December 17th: (...) I have tried to get in contact with Lutz for the last two months regarding LGEO+L3P. None of the mails were bounced, latest attempt was 15. december - the day before Todd's mail was bounced. /Lars (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Line in the Sand
 
Steve Bliss wrote... (...) I think this is a possible, but rare case. It can, however, be circumvented by regarding DAT files from PARTS as special. (...) Why not? Any information you can gather by simply analysing a DAT file should not be required (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Database conversion to HTML table
 
(...) Make a calculation field that concatenates the fields you want and wraps them in html tags*. Then export all the fields as a text file. Open it in a text editor, copy the text and put it in the html file where you want it to appear. - chris (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.publish)
 
  Re: The "Which Set Should I Buy" FAQ
 
Hi. A copy of the thick white gear is included in 9747. What do you do with two of them? Barbara Nostrand +---...---+ | Barbara Nostrand, Ph.D. | | Contact via Email: mailto:nostrand@acm.org | | Contact via Voice: 309-677-2461 | +---...---+ | (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  What are the *REAL* Y2K sets?
 
I am among the poor souls still waiting for the 2000 LEGO. I went to a WM in McAlester, OK yesterday, and there was a new cardboard standee on the main aisle. My heart leapt with joy! And there was not a single new set in the damned thing. 'twas (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Um.....What?
 
---...--- (...) HOLD IT! I didn't write that. I don't know who did, but if you check...no wait here, I'll check... Here's what *I* wrote: ***** Now, now, let's not get nasty. Us yanks talking about the new LEGO sets is not all THAT bad... It could (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: EuroFest Currency?
 
(...) Post some signs with various exchange rates on them as reminders. Make the dollar readable from afar, and the rest can be smaller. Jasper (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.eu)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
(...) Sure, when a company tries to stop the dissemination of information on the net, that information usually goes underground. But that's besides the point, in my opinion. I don't want to have to beg people to send me instruction scans by email, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: WOO HOO...2k SW found in western NY
 
About 2/3 of the way to rochester from you. Newark area. I pretty much cleaned them out (except for the new castle stuff, only got one little set, still 5 or 6 others there). Oh, I only got one of about 5 Gungan Patrols too. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: ZB deals
 
(...) You'd think they'd be ecstatic, as they have cleared a LOT of floor/shelf space by selling off those large-boxed sets. Last year when I bought out 18 5571s in one go, the mgr was very happy to sell them to me, even though they had to ship them (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
I agree totally with Robert...Which brings me, once again, to point out an address EVERYONE should look at. Todd is, in my opinion, trying the best he can to *follow* the words in this website: (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Enough already
 
On Mon, 20 Dec 1999 01:00:41 GMT, "Robert M. Dye" <robdye@writeme.com> wrote: . (...) They'd be in their rights to demand it. It would not happen. The web simply doesn't work that way. Did you miss the dozens of posts screaming "someone email me the (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)

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