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| Hello ! The second thing I presented at BricMania (Grenoble, France, July 2004) after the moo-torized cows ( (URL) ) is a presentation about a building technique : TOPLESs. TOPLESs is the acronyme of Tile Or Plate Located between Enough Studs. And (...) (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX)
| | | | | Multiple MOCs: Technic - Modem Team Hybrid
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| Hi, I set up an account at MOCPages and posted some of my recent creations there. Among my feature presentations are the following (intentionally) highly recognizable cross of Technic sets with their model-team-ish counterparts: (3 URLs) There are (...) (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
| | | | | Time to sign up for the Brick Bazaar at NWBrickCon!
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| The ever popular Brick Bazaar is comming to NWBrickCon in Seattle this year. Now is the time to sign up to reserve a table to sell your stuff! Hours for the bazaar are more limited than in the past to concentrate sales and to give bazaar (...) (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc) !!
| | | | | 3 Vignettes and some 'figs
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| Hello. I made 3 vignettes. Gong Farmer and Garderobe: (URL) Oubliette: (URL) (An oubliette is a very small prison chamber with a small door at the top. Prisoners were put inside these, and were often forgotten, as is illustrated in mine) UFO (...) (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | LDraw.org's September Model and Scene of the Month Winners
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| Congratulations to the winners of the September Model/Scene of the month contests: (URL) MOTM, US Sherman M4A3 Tank, Jorgen Andersson> (URL) SOTM, I am a train driver..., Ben Beneke> The voting for the October Model of the Month and Scene of the (...) (20 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
| | | | | Rodney Dangerfield, 1921-2004
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| Continuing in the theme of brick memorials, here's our favorite unrespected comedian: (URL) With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, "How can I get my kite in the air?" He told me to run off a cliff. Bruce (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX) !
| | | | | Bulk Listing Now Available at AuctionBrick.com
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| We are pleased to annouce our new Bulk Lister at (URL) AuctionBrick.com>! With the bulk lister you can list up to 100 items at a time by uploading a simple CSV file. To make it even easier you can download your current listings in a CSV file, make (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.auctionbrick, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.brickshops, FTX)
| | | | | Bacta Tank
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| The containment cylinder fills with rejuvenating bacta fluid that is capable of healing even the most grievous wounds. Medical droids closely monitor the patient, who is suspended in the fluid. Luke Skywalker spent time in a bacta tank, recovering (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX) !
| | | | | Castle Vignettes
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| Three Castle Vignettes (inspired by (URL) Hietbrink's> and (URL)'s) (URL) "Ahh.. but I am not left-handed either!" Inigo and the Man in Black duel on the Cliffs of Insanity. from The Princess Bride (URL) "Ture sharpness comes without effort!" Li Mu (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | All aboard for Train and Town at NWBrickCon!
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| NWBrickCon is almost here, and it just wouldn't be a LEGO event without a train layout running through it! If you would like to contribute to the layout, please e-mail me at <mailto:jrclark@aol.com jrclark@aol.com>. Let me know how many (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.western, FTX) !
| | | | | US S@H Specials, Oct 06 - 12, 2004
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| (URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) 4Juniors/Jack Stone/Max Creator Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore Bellville Bionicle/Throwbots 8561 Nuhvok $ (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
| | | | | Noppingen Palace by Lemming
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| Hi all, don't miss to see and explore that gigantic Noppingen Palace by Lemming! (2 URLs) Noppingen Palace> I can't wait to see the real model! HoMa (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | RC Racing at NWBrickCon™ 2004!!
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| A first ever course for racing LEGO® RC Cars will be at the NWBrickCon™ 2004. Dan Parker, founding member of PNLTC (now PSLTC), owner of TbP (Trainbuilder Productions), and a sponsor of this year's NWBrickCon™, has built a large RC race course for (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
| | | | | Janet Leigh 1927-2004
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| Hi all, After hearing of the death of Janet Leigh on Sunday, I put together my interpretation of what is perhaps her most famous scene: (URL) Here's a color version: (URL) Bruce (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
| | | | | Here come the .... Vikings
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| Hi all I built 2 new MOCs (set size) in the viking spirit (press the pictures to magnify) (2 URLs) Comments are always welcome (URL) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, lugnet.build, FTX) !
| | | | | "Spartan" medium assault mecha
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| Check out my latest experiment with the new clicking ball and socket hinges, the "Spartan"- (URL) this one, unlike my "Juggernaut" design, I left the hinges exposed for the sake of lightness and used the Alpla Team socket bricks at the shoulders and (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Retro-Future MOC: Serpent
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| In the very best tradition of big fins and excessive chrome: (URL) (Click Image) (URL) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Peeron upgrade - part 1
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| Thanks to generous donations in the Upgrade Peeron Donation Drive [1], we can go through with the first part of the upgrade. To that end, Peeron will be unavailable tomorrow, starting from 2pm EDT for about 15 minuets, while Pair Networks upgrade (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.inv) !
| | | | | Oldies-style bot
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| just a flash of inspiration: (URL) kind of a "Danger, Will Robinson!" look. Jeff (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
| | | | | Scibrick display at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital
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| I was invited by some representatives of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to install a Lego display in the lobby of the Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. I, of course, jumped at the chance to bring a little happiness to some kids who may not (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | Make Your Own Lego Bowl
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| A few people have been asking how to make your own Lego bowl. So I made some instructions for it: (URL) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc)
| | | | | Echo Base Entrance
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| The (URL) main entrance to Echo Base> is zealously guarded by the rebel troopers. Rotating shifts of infantry scouts are sent on reconnaisance patrols to scout for any signs of Imperial activity within the active perimeter of the base. A tauntaun (...) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | New MOC: Falke Raumschloss Dropship
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| Good Morning Space! (2 URLs) Pictures> (URL) Pictures with funny stuff> While I crave your approval, I also appreciate your honesty. Please let me know what you think! -Mr. Dan (20 years ago, 2-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | Lego Trivia Game Show Online!
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| At BrickFest 2004, we had the 1st ever (that we know of) Lego Game Show! I had tons of fun organizing it, but sadly we didn't have nearly enough time, questions, or prizes to accomidate everyone at the event. So I wanted to get it in an online (...) (20 years ago, 1-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !
| | | | | Announcing: Space Wheels Contest
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| Hi All, In co-operation with Gil Shaw I am pleased to announce the next big building contest. Get out that bin of unused wheels! You're gonna need 'em for the (URL) (click the banner for more information) The only rule is that your model must use at (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
| | | | | rtlToronto Attending 2 Train Shows in the Same Month!
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| Hello everyone, rtlToronto LEGO Train Club (rtlTLTC) will have a display at the Toronto Hobby Show from November 5 thru 7, 2004 at the International Center, located in Toronto, Ontario. To find general information about the hobby show, see the link (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | 12-foot bridge built in 2 hours on live TV
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| In July 2004, I was contacted by Nicole Fox, one of the hosts of "Your Morning on CN8", a live morning show based out of Philadelphia. We decided it would be fun to build a model of Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX) !!
| | | | | NWBrickCon 2004 - Moonbase
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| Hello again, NWBrickCon is having a special theme for the Moonbase: Halloween. That means we're looking for existing modules fitted with Halloween colors, decorations, mini-figs, etc., as well as new modules with a Halloween theme; crypts, costume (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX) !!
| | | | | ParLUGment to Display at Railfair 27, Ottawa, Canada
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| Hello, The Ottawa LEGO club ParLUGment is pleased to announce our second train layout showing in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. On October 16th and 17th, we will be displaying a 25' x 16' LEGO Train layout at Railfair 27. This is double the size of last (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment) !
| | | | | 2-6-4-T Steamlocomotive
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| Hi! I want to introduce my latest MOC, a 2-6-4-T steamlocomotive: (URL) Although there is no real-live-model of it, I got a lot of inspirations from british and german locos. The 2-6-4-T is 43 studs long, 7 studs wide (what else ;-) ) with a (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
| | | | | US S@H Specials Sept 29 thru Oct 5, 2004
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| (URL) 1-800-835-4386 (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) Racers 8370 Nitro Stunt Bike 9.99 5.00 4+ Playset 4654 Tanker Truck 14.99 7.50 4653 (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
| | | | | Castle vignettes
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| Hi all, Inspired by these small vignettes by (URL) Makoto>, (URL) Sugegasa>, and (URL) Yuriko Hanai>, I put together three Castle-themed vignettes: (URL) (Pic = link) PLMKWYT, Bruce (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX)
| | | | | Theed Palace Chamber (Interior details)
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| (URL) Interior pics have been posted...> (2 URLs) AC Pin (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | MichLUG Meeting - Saturday, October 2nd
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| Description: Get feedback on creations, check out creations by others, and talk about upcoming shows. Guests are always welcome, if you are interested in joining MichLUG or just want to hang out and talk about LEGO. Date/Time: Saturday, October 2nd, (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events)
| | | | | Pictures of the completed GMLTC Plummer Building model
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| They're not moderated yet, but they should be soon! I've got two folders, one of (URL) 'under construction'> photos, and the second of (URL) completed model.> The specs: From the base to the top of the tower is just over 7 feet tall. We have no idea (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.events, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.org, FTX) !!
| | | | | Mecha Space at NWBrickCon
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| Howdy Howdy. NWBrickCon is about a month away and the Mech(a) table needs your support! Planning on bringing a mech or two or more, let me know so that I can have the table space to make your presentation as good as it can be. I perfer if you (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon) !
| | | | | NWBrickCon™ 2004 Deadlines
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| As Halloween and NWBrickCon™ 2004 draws near, we want to be sure you don't get caught dead without knowing why...er, when the deadlines are. October 2 - First day of BYOB (Buy Your Own Badge) begins. Online registration will continue to be $35, but (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | NWBrickCon 2004 - Castle!
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| Hey .Castle, NWBrickCon is coming up fast, and Castle needs to be there in full force. If you’re planning on attending please e-mail me at t.rafert@comcast.net. Let me know what you’re planning on bringing so we can get a general idea of how much (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | Microfig Maersk Sealand Container Ship
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| My microfig interpretation of the popular set #10152: (URL) Spencer Rezkalla (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.boats, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
| | | | | Various MOCS for October GATs in Indianapolis, etc.
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| Hi folks! IndyLUG is preparing a layout for the October GATS that has a lot of new stuff. So I'm posting the MOCs I've created so far for the layout on Brickshelf, with more to come. The main MOC is the courthouse I first showed at Brickfest 2004: (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | Mobile Anti-Aircraft Platform MAAP-210
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| As threatened around 2 months ago in (URL) this post>, I finally present my newest mech, the MAAP-210. (URL) This is my attempt at building something in Mladen's favoured style. It turned out a lot bigger than I originally intended. Eight legs also (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !
| | | | | GMLTC Plummer Building project completed!
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| We finished it up on Saturday, September 25th. Finished height is just over 7 feet tall, using a guestimate of 55,000 to 60,000 bricks. Total design time was around 150 hours, total build time was around 400 man-hours, not counting all the time we (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org, lugnet.build, FTX) !
| | | | | Theed Palace Chamber
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| The Neimoidians seize control of the Theed Palace including the Naboo royalty without any incident. Queen Amidala remains defiant and refuses to sign the treaty that gives the Neimoidians full control of Naboo. Security battle droids are called upon (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | "new" stuff for the Galactic Inqusition
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| Ok, so if you were at Brickfest, neither of these is new. What we have here are a medium assault mech and an attack fighter for the Galactic Inqusition. Each of these took about a day to build, and got put together just before Brickfest, to make the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
| | | | | The Iditachimp
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| Got chimps? Enter the Iditachimp. The Last Great Ape Race on Earth! (2 URLs) / Iditachimp> (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Ford GT & Chrysler 300C
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| I've built a couple models honoring a pair of this year's hottest cars. A little bling and little zing... The 550hp 5.4L supercharged Ford GT: (URL) 345hp 5.7L Hemi-powered Chrysler 300C: (URL) Spencer Rezkalla (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town) !!
| | | | | Only ONE Week Left to Pre-Register for NWBrickCon™ 2004!
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| There is less than one week left for pre-registration! This may be your last chance to save money and get exclusive goodies! If you register (and pay) by October 1st - this coming Friday!, you will get the entire Attendees Packet, including Name (...) (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | NWBrickCon™ 2004 to Host Wacky Race
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| Now in it's first incarnation here in the United States, straight from our friends in Freelug, we have "La Rampe Infernale" or the "Wacky Race". Dig deep into your collection to create a vehicle that will travel as far as it can. Points will be (...) (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | NWBrickCon 2004 - Space!
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| Hey .Spacers, As you might know, NWBrickCon is coming this Halloween, and Space needs a presence. If you're planning on attending please e-mail me at bruce@kus-numa.net and let me know, as well as what you're planning on bringing, so we can get a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX) !!
| | | | | Michiana-LTC to Display at MHRS Railroad and Toy Show - Sunday, September 26th, 2004
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| To All, Michiana-LTC has been invited to partipate in the MHRS Railroad and Toy Show on Sunday, September 26th, 2004. We will be displaying a L-shaped 20x10 area, complete with 2 running loops of track, and a lot of neat creations from various (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | The Big House and a Website Update
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| Well I had planned on posting these seperately, but a broken leg helped to culminate several projects simultaneously. First and foremost however is The Big House (2 URLs) This was last winters project, a house i drew for an architect several years (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
| | | | | Treadwell and Gonk Droids
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| (URL) Two of the more common droids utilized inside the Echo Base are the Treadwell and Gonk (power) droids.> (URL) The WED Treadwell model is characterized by a flat, treaded base providing a low center of gravity with a spindly neck, cluster of (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX) !
| | | | | The virtual Cube has come alive !
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| Hi all, A few months ago I created (virtually) a Lego version of a wooden puzzle (a cube later converted to a sphere). When we visited LegoLand Billund, I was lucky to find many brown and tan tiles to construct a real Cube (dimension 20 studs, 12 (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.be, FTX) !
| | | | | BWBrickCon™ 2004 Draft
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| As hinted at earlier, we are going to have a Draft! Okay, so what IS a Draft? It is an event where everyone brings one copy of the same (unopened) set. We open the sets, sort the pieces into piles and take turns Drafting the piles of pieces. The (...) (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | ci maximum
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| The ci maximum. (URL) The ci maximum is ci racing's GT1 class aircar. It goes really fast. Inspiration for the shape was the Toyota Supra Esso Ultraflow. Thanks to everyone who encouraged and/or threatened me to finish this. I'm really happy with (...) (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | US S@H Specials Sep 22-28, 2004
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| (URL) 1-800-835-4386 (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) 4Juniors/Jack Stone/Max Creator 4653 Dump Truck $ 9.99 $ 5.00 Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
| | | | | Scriptorium
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| Hi all, I've made a little scene out of a medieval monastery, the scriptorium: (URL) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle) !!
| | | | | New MOC: 32,000 piece corporate logo
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| Hi, everyone. In July, a company called LPL Financial Services contracted me to build their logo out of LEGO for an event they were hosting in August. The final model is 32,000 pieces and 24 cubic feet. (2 URLs) Read all about it : (URL) Their logo (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !
| | | | | I'll be on TV Monday morning
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| Hi everybody! If anyone is interested in watching, I will be doing a live television event on Monday in the Philadelphia area. It will be broadcast on CN8's "Your Morning on CN8" (9am to 11am) with Nicole Fox. Nicole has told me that the show is (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.announce)
| | | | | GtwLUG showing at GATS the 25th & 26th
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| The Gateway LEGO Users Group from Saint Louis, MO will be showing this weekend at GATS in Wentzville. Our layout has grown from 8x12 ft. to 10x16 ft. We will have 3 running loops and a larger yard. The show starts at 11:00am and closes at 5:00pm (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Explorer
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| Greetings! At long last, I'm ready to post my latest creation! (2 URLs) Explorer is a long range science and research vessel with a crew of 8. Features include a shuttle/cargo bay, 2 storage rooms, crew quarters and bathrooms, 4 escape pods, a (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, FTX) !!
| | | | | S @ H Phone Specials Sept 15-21, 2004
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| 1 800 835-4386 4100 Maximum wheels $10 4093 Wild Windup $12.50 7508 Clikits Jewels n Bands $3.50 7517 Clikits Cool Room Decor $5 7518 Clikits Cool Room Catchers $5 3538 GG Snowboard Cross Chase $15 3427 NBA Slam Dunk $4 3420 Soccer Champ. Challenge (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
| | | | | Why these news groups were created
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| Long ago, when lugnet.people was created, the idea of subgroups was entertained. Possible subgroups envisioned at the time included Kids, Teens, Parents, and NSLOs. At the time, LUGNET was still small, and it was felt that creating these subgroups (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
| | | | | Steampunk: Monowheels, transportation for the new millennium
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| Dr. Ryu invites you down to the showroom to try out the latest in single wheel transportation. We have two new models in stock just waiting for you! The XJ45 with dual traction is perfect for the long commute between your workshop and the castle. If (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | The Brick Testament: Gibeonites Enslaved, Amorites Massacred
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| The Brick Testament website has been updated today with three new illustrated Bible stories in the continuing saga of Joshua and the Israelites: "Gibeonites Enslaved", "Amorite Coalition Massacred" and "Executed Kings Hung on Display". (URL) For (...) (20 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !!
| | | | | Re: 8 new subgroups of lugnet.people (Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, LGBT)
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| (...) You forgot the group I suggested in another post: lugnet.people.nwgwdag (Nerdy White Guys Who Date Asian Girls) group. It would provide a safe space to discuss issues I find interesting and important, such as posting "Asian Girl" alerts (...) (20 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.people, lugnet.admin.nntp) !
| | | | | 8 new subgroups of lugnet.people (Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, LGBT)
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| Eight new subgroups of lugnet.people have just been created: Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, and last but not least LGBT. CHARTER/PURPOSE ===...=== lugnet.people (group and hierarchy) All about LEGO® people (enthusiasts, (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.people, lugnet.admin.nntp) !
| | | | | MLCad.ini 2004-03 Update Now Available
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| Hi, I just updated the MLCad.ini file accordingly to the latest LDraw.org parts update 2004-03. The .ini file defines the parts available in MLCad's minifigure generator. Download the file from my website: www.holly-wood.it/mlcad-en.html The update (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
| | | | | PCS Magnolia
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| With the continuing success of PCS forces, I've been asked to step in and regulate the ever-increasing amount of civilian traffic. Meet my ship, the Magnolia! Ain't she a beaut? (URL) More pictures of her can be seen after declassification at (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | Only Two Weeks Left to Pre-Register for NWBrickCon™ 2004!
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| Don't miss out on your opportunity to save money and get exclusive goodies! If you register (and pay) by October 1st, you will get the entire Attendees Packet, including Name Badge. Plus there are items we are putting in the packets that only (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
| | | | | NWBrickCon™ has Updated its Website!
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| I am pleased to announce that we have updated our website to simplify its navigation and have added several features: • Who's Coming? Click on the link and you will know! • What's Happening? Click on the calendar and ceck it out day by day! • Can (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
| | | | | A San Francisco Street - complete with hill and houses
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| Hi all, Following on the construction of a (URL) San Francisco Victorian>, I decided to build an entire San Francisco street. It is of course built on a hill, and includes three complete Victorians, and one under construction. Each of the houses has (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | A window using SNOT and SNIR techniques
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| Hello, After the unofficial presentation in a false scientific document [1], I'm proud to announce you my latest application with SNIR technique [2]. (URL) This window is a combinaison of SNIR and SNOT. When two 1x1 parts are placed in diagonal and (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
| | | | | LDraw.org 2004-03 Parts Update Now Corrected
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| There was a problem with the self-extracting archives for lcad0403 and the new complete archive that created the files in c:\windows\temp. This has now been corrected in the versions of these downloads at (URL). If you downloaded the original (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
| | | | | SacBB September meeting 09/25
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| September meeting reminder! <www.sacbb.org Sacramento Brick Builders'> next meeting will be Saturday, September 25, from 10AM-4PM at the Arden-Dimmick Community Library 891 Watt Ave (cross of Northrup) in Sacramento. We will be using the community (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, FTX)
| | | | | LDraw.org 2004-03 Parts Update Now Available
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| The 2004-03 parts update has been now been released. Whilst nowhere near as large as 2004-02, this has cleared most of the certified backlog on the Parts Tracker. What remains are mainly primitives which are not yet in use by certified parts. This (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad) !!
| | | | | An alien starfighter
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| (URL) Click pic for moderated Brickshelf gallery, or (URL) here for the MOCpage> with a little more builders commentary. I've got no real backstory for this one, or even an actual alien pilot to go with it. It's simply an alien space fighter in a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Mecha Wampa
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| Luke would've been in so much trouble... (URL) The (URL) Wampa> was built for the ESB scenes with borrowed designs from the Mecha MOCs. Specific details on the joints, arms and fingers can easily be recognized as such. I don't know whose original (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | The Fireball
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| All right, here's a copy of a Schylling Fireball tin toy speed boat. Lots of fun SNOT here folks. Enjoy (URL) and the folder, post mod. (URL) Here are some pictures of the original toy itself. (4 URLs) Thanks for looking, Nathan (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
| | | | | The Buccaneer Bowl
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| Presenting... The Buccaneer Bowl! (URL) Folder: (URL) Our town's new bowling center is pirate-themed, and provides fun for all! Enjoy air-conditioned comfort as you try one of our four lanes. Grab a bite at the Snack Shack, or try your hand (or (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !!
| | | | | NWBrickCon™ 2004 Speed and Master Build Contests
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| The ISD Speed Build has been done. And Done. And DONE! We in the Great NorthWest are going to present a new challenge. An open competition speed build - each contestant alone. No teamwork, no committee, no sharing of the glory - or the prizes! Here (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle) !!
| | | | | Great Edmonton Train Show (GETS) this weekend
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| This weekend, Sept 18 & 19th The Great Edmonton Train Show is being held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. If you are in the neighborhood drop by and check out NALUG's display this year. The show is being held at the Mayfield Inn Trade Center, 16615-109 (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab, lugnet.announce)
| | | | | ESB Scene: Wampa Cave
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| (URL) Wampa Cave> Luke regains consciousness inside the Wampa cave, only to discover that he's a prisoner of the beast. Fortunately, his lightsaber lies nearby and Luke draws upon the power of the Force to pull the weapon from the snow. When the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | Next NYCLUG Meeting -- Saturday, October 2nd
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| OKAY: Let's try this again. Please highlight this on LUGNET!!! Calling all NYCLUG members to show up for our next meeting -- at Sid's house on Staten Island on Saturday, October 2, 2004! We'll start around noon and leave the end time open! My Lego (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
| | | | | Peeron database updates now available via RSS
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| Announcing a new RSS feed on Peeron.com. You can now keep track of updates to Peeron.com using RSS. See when new sets are added, the parts list is updated, or new pictures uploaded. The feed is available here: (URL) can be previewed here: (URL) the (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.inv) !
| | | | | mort de MonLUG - death of MonLUG
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| English follow below C'est avec regret que je dois annoncer la fin de MonLUG. Du a des conflits internes entre les membres de MonLUG, nous avons decide a l'unanimite de la fin du groupe. Bien que MonLUG n'existe plus, les membres du defunt groupe (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.announce)
| | | | | LENNI Specification v0.2 Request For Comment
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| Thanks so far to everyone who's participated in the LEGO Enthusiast News Network Initiative (LENNI) discussions. I've gotten a very clear idea of what types of things should be in this proposal, and have completed the draft of version 0.2, which is (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.announce, FTX)
| | | | | Menck M154 excavator on scale 1:13
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| Three months ago I added a (URL) new model> to my website. (URL) Eventually I found some time to finish my story about the Menck excavator. I also made same extra pictures in a quarry about which I'm very satisfied. It was the first model which I (...) (20 years ago, 11-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !!
| | | | | Announcing the opening of PromoBricks.com
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| I am pleased to announce the opening of my new website (URL) PromoBricks.com>! As many of you know, I have had a list of my collection of the bricks up on (URL) Land Of Bricks> - but with the re-design and re-focusing of LoB (more on this later) and (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.promo, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
| | | | | Fixed Price Listing Upgrades at AuctionBrick
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| We are pleased to annouce that Fixed Price option at (URL) AuctionBrick.com> has been completely overhauled to make it much easier for both the buyer and the seller. Fixed Price listings are items which do not get bid on like auctions, but can be (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.auctionbrick, lugnet.market.auction, FTX) !!
| | | | | Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 06
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| Moonbase Module - (URL) Mech bay 06> The Little Red Bot 0201 is docked on stand by. Features: (2 URLs) The Mech Bay sits on 1 48x48 base plate. It has one West corridor connection. (2 URLs) A crew of three and a service bot keep LRB0201 ready to (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | ci racer
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| After a five-year suspension from the IPRC, cerebruminc has announced ci racing: a division dedicated soley to developing racing technology. The enigmatic corporation has already emerged with an entry in the IPRC 1500-class Airbike Circuit. (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Dodecahedron
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| I was playing around this weekend, and noticed a nifty way to form a nearly perfect pentagon. At first I sorta passed it off as merely neat, and little else. However, I also started thinking about how it would look as a dodecahedron (everyone's (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !
| | | | | NWBrickCon™ 2004 Animation Film Festival
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| This year, there will once again be a NWBrickCon™ animation competition hosted by Seth Rotkin at (URL). The interest level, both in the animation community and the general LEGO® community, is higher than ever before. LEGO® animatiors have been asked (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle) !!
| | | | | DixieLUG Meeting - September 18, 2004
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| There seems to be enough positive response even after Brickfest, so lets do this! :-) We'll have a DixieLUG meeting this month! Where: Jason Whittenburg's house (Smyrna, GA) When: Saturday September 18, 2004 - 1:00pm EDT Directions: (URL) Get (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.al, lugnet.loc.us.sc, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl)
| | | | | ESB Scenes: Hoth Vision & Rescue
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| (URL) Hoth Vision> Luke flees away from the cave and staggers out of the gorge into the dark and snowy twilight. Weak and exhausted, he sees Ben Kenobi through the blowing snow. It is hard to tell if Ben is real or a hallucination. Ben instructs (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | Witch's Abode
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| If the town witch lived in town, and not in some hovel outside of town in the haunted forest, what would her house look like? It might look like this: (2 URLs) Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> | (URL) CLB> (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.clb, FTX) !
| | | | | MichLUG Meeting - Saturday, September 11th
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| Description: Get feedback on creations, check out creations by others, and talk about upcoming shows. Guests are always welcome, if you are interested in joining MichLUG or just want to hang out and talk about LEGO. Date/Time: Saturday, September (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events) !
| | | | | "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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| After nearly a month of trail and error, I've managed to build a decently sized mecha with the new clicking ball and socket elements from this summer's wave of Designer sets. Check out the "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha- (URL) At 10.75 inches (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Upgrade Peeron Donation Drive
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| Introducing the Upgrade Peeron Donation Drive We're looking to upgrade Peeron's server to ensure the service continues to be fast and useful. With over 80,000 visitors a month to Peeron.com, and another 40,000 to LDraw.org (which Peeron donates free (...) (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.inv) !!
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