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(...) Hmmm... If I can get some of this stuff, I'll try it on a 1x8 brick I have. This brick was left in the sun for so long that it has yellowed to the point of beinging virtually the same color as the beige bricks. Jeff P.S. It was part of a (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | My 2000 set experience
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Well I bought most of the 2000 sets I could find yesterday and today. The chicagoland area seems to have a complete stock if you visit a few stores. Zany Brainy last night had: The green episode 1 land speeder the A-wing the B-wing the desert skiff (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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How often is Auczilla supposed to send "updates"? I've posted several bids, in several different batches at several different times (both this morning and this afternoon), and I still haven't gotten a single update. Thanks. Franklin Franklin W. Cain (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Communications
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(...) Yes indeed: (URL) Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org Quotes 'R' Us ---> (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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I am looking for detailed information on RCX communication (computer to rcx, and rcx to rcx). I am also looking for detailed information on all devices, sensors, motors etc.. Could somebody point me to a site with some good information. Thank You. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-95, to lugnet.robotics)
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i understand that when the PWM is off, the mask: 0b11111111 switches all motor ports on in the forward direction. but if the PWM is on, what bit string correspond to what speed? is it possible to have motor ports 0 and 1 controlled using PWM while (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Has anyone ever tried using Brasso with a toothbrush? It seems that it would work better on the textured 2x3 slopes. I personally used Brasso, with a cloth, to remove the printing from the McDonalds sets. I was surprised to see that once the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) brasso consists of a very fine abrasive in an oil suspention. it is not a chemical solvent at all. toothpaste is a much softer abrasive, and would take weeks of constant rubbing to remove paint, and using a brush would be too abrasive, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Star Wars Episode 1 Video Tape
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(...) -- (...) forget (...) TPM on DVD in the near future. Lucas wants to wait until the next two epsiodes are complete and in the can and before releasing a "definitive" version of all six films on DVD, or whatever technology replaces the format by (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Yellow Castle on ebay
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(...) seller: (...) What's really interesting is that this seller has no feedback rating yet is selling a lot of high priced items including a $1,300.00 statue thing. Also s/he doesn't have the Lego set in the correct category. Dan M. (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Well I can't say I have the RCX plugged in when I'm running a vehicle, I *ALWAYS* have it plugged in when it's not in use. I've actually only had to replace the batteries in it once in the past year. Removing the jack was a mistake, IMO... As (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I tried letting some pieces sit awhile and soak, but it didn't seem to matter. -- Paul Davidson Dave Schuler <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message news:Fn3IDo.3qo@lugnet.com... (...) expected. (...) furiously. (...) but (...) be (...) That (...) off (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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Yes, it would work. It would probably remove scratches and stuff, too. -- Paul Davidson John DiRienzo <ig88888888@stlnet.com> wrote in message news:Fn3IMu.4F7@lugnet.com... (...) be (...) expected. (...) furiously. (...) but (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I have been thinking along these same lines. One curiosity is the Playmobil set I noticed the other day at a TRU. Playmobil actually made a small Civil War set. I believe it had one soldier from each side, a confederate flag and sevel guns & (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Are you able to put up a website for it? That way, you could advertise it on lugnet.general and rec.toys.lego as well, and get a lot of entries ... and keep people updated on contest status, etc. -- Paul Davidson Bob Jackson <omegax@newrealm.net> (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: What are the *REAL* Y2K sets?
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(...) LOL! Or how about the Set 9897 Titanic - Party scenes complete with class envy! The "evil" rich eating with Jack and Rose, complete with cigars, bourbon (SP?) and silver plates, etc. and the poor "good" people with gallons of beer, dancing, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: A great cleaning method for lego
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(...) I've found that an excellent cleaning method is to soak them in Bizz detergent (by far the best detergent...it can get things out that better-known brands can't touch) for a couple of hours, then scrub them with a toothbrush, and rinse in a (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Scooby Doo Lego
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Regular, glued, mostly 2x4 and 2x6 BROWN bricks. I believe it is approximately 4 feet (just over a meter) tall to the top of the head. -Nick Daniel Poole wrote in message ... (...) Cartoon (...) not (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Scooby Doo Lego
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I saw the same commercial a few nights ago. It is a contest held by Cartoon Network in conjunction with LEGO. What I would like to know is whether or not Scooby is made of Duplo or regular size Lego. Wish I was a kid again so I could enter this (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | FA: MIB 6988 - Alpha Centauri Outpost
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Hi all, I have a 6988 in good shape on eBay right now. Check it out at (URL) if you're interested. I gotta make room for Y2K sets. later, Chris (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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