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Re: non-Lego elements
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Thu, 24 Aug 2000 16:49:50 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Frank Filz writes:
> John Gerlach wrote:
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> > In lugnet.trains, Charles Eric McCarthy writes:
> > > SRC wrote:
> > > > I wrestle with the
> > > > use of string as a non-LEGO element, (the Znap qualifies)
> > >
> > > Why does the Znap qualify? Please check all that apply:
> > > (1) Because it was sold under the Lego name.
> > > (2) Because it has holes that Technic pins fit in.
> > > (3) Some other reasons (please state).
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> > It's made by LEGO, it's designed to work with 'normal' LEGO bricks. I see
> > absolutely no problem with using Znap and considering it 'pure LEGO'...
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> I'd have to agree with John on this one. I would say that anything sold
> under the LEGO trademark, which can somehow be connected to a 2x4 LEGO
> brick, including doing so by any sequence of parts is certainly a LEGO
> building element, and thus pure. String and stickers and other parts
> which interract by more arbitrary connections are a little less clear,
> but I would say that any element of such nature which comes in a LEGO
> branded construction set or publication counts.
When the GMLTC does train shows, the standard question is "Is it all Lego?"
We always tell people that we've used a few non-Lego decals, and the string on
a couple of our truss bridges - although we chose string that looks as close
to Lego string as we could find. The rest is "real Lego" - the same stuff
that they can purchase at stores. (Including the 9volt lights, motors, RCXs,
etc...) Of course a lot of our stuff is 15+ years old, so that might be
harder to find in their local toy store... <grin>
I guess I'm getting more flexible as to what I'll use when I build. I don't
cut pieces, other than flex & pneumatic tubing. We have used some decals, in
fact I have an Alps printer so the GMLTC can create our own custom designed
decals. We would never use 'clone' bricks, and never try to create the 'Lego
look' with something that isn't Lego... I think when people see the 'LUGNET'
container car, for example - they realize that the decal is non Lego - and
they accept that. It's part of the model railroading hobby. (Remember, we
mostly display at 'train' shows.)
I guess it's up to the individual. Build what you like, using whatever tools
and materials you have - just BUILD!
We will probably be adding some definitely non-Lego stuff to our next layout.
I have a small wireless video camera that will be mounted in a locomotive, and
we'll need a small video monitor of some sort to show the image. We'll
probably turn it into a drive-in movie... :-)
JohnG, GMLTC
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| (...) <snip> (...) We run robotics challenges from time to time, and the autonomous robots we use must be built from 100% Lego in order to be official entries. This excludes boxes and other packaging materials, and we insist on using real Lego (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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| John, ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Gerlach" <john.gerlach@bestbu...om.nospam> (...) layout. (...) and (...) I love this idea! I can't wait to see pictures of it... -Andy Lynch Oh to be a minifig, and wander around in my collection... ( (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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| (...) I'd have to agree with John on this one. I would say that anything sold under the LEGO trademark, which can somehow be connected to a 2x4 LEGO brick, including doing so by any sequence of parts is certainly a LEGO building element, and thus (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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