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(...) One problem we have at the moment is that the various sources of parts lists (LDraw, Tim Vattima's set inventories, Auczilla, Technica, etc) all contain different subsets of the full parts list and use different descriptions. We need to (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) I (...) to (...) Perhaps (...) be (...) Sounds good to me! I'm going to begin by designing the database to hold the data, and deciding on the best method to catalog the parts, or the best existing database to use for the parts. Any suggestions (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) It was... 2 letters off is less than 10% margin of error, which is good enough when you're estimating. :-) Are you sure there isn't an umlaut or AE joined or something in his last name? :-) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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(...) Nope, "Linnaeus" is spelled correctly. However if the "A" above refers to his first name that's wrong, his first name is Carolus. If not, nevermind. -Chris (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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| | 8448 Super Street Sensation Inventory per box
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Set #8448 Super Street Sensation Year: 1999 MSRP: US$129.99 Pieces: 1408 Figures: 0 Inventoried by: John Creek (Snake Plissken) E-Mail: crow@technologist.com Parts Reference Taken From Lego Elements Image Catalog Reference URL: (URL) #1 - Chassis (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) There seems to be a fair number of people interested. I think we should try to combine our efforts as far as possible, to avoid duplication of work. Perhaps this thread should be taken to lugnet.db.brictionary where there appears to be a fair (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) Respectfully disagree. Animals are all related (1), and the nomenclature, driven by the Linnaeus classification system, reflects that relationship. Lego elements, except in limited cases, are not related to each other by derivation or (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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After thinking about this a lot, I think we need a nomenclature that is similar to the binomial nomenclature that they use for animals. These could be coupled to a standard name, such as lupus wilus, aka Wiley Coyote. The technical name would allow (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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| | Re: The Lepanadat Project (update 1)
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I will be creating a set inventory database, with a web-based searchable interface, and will be, of course, needing some way to refer to each of the parts int he inventory. I would like to put your database online also, in a searchable format, and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) I had also thought about this subject. One of the names that also should appear in the Lepanadat project is some sort of systematic name. This would allow people to find a picture of the piece and the various names for the piece. I had a few (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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It has been a while since I updated the page for the last time. Because I found a new job and had to move, I lately had not very much time over. I also still had to do many things for my own collection, so the Lepanadat project was somewhat on the (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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(...) Or "How good a missile is it to throw at my kid brother?" Both are hard to quantify, don't you think? I'm sure neither question will be asked by my version of the brictionary. I do have a small JPG file of the MS Access display of (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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I was wondering if anyone would be interested in an online LEGO parts & Inventory database... or if there is already one out there. If there's enough interest I would be willing to write a web-based database for it. I thought it would also be nice (...) (25 years ago, 3-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) A common piece of information, that many neophytes could supply: "How much does it hurt when you step on the piece barefoot?" Steve (25 years ago, 2-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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One of the tasks of the bricktionary is to allow the identification of an in-hand Lego element. The user would supply various descriptor words based on what he sees of the object in front of him. What might then happen is a sort of expert system (...) (25 years ago, 2-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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| | Re: does anyone have...
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(...) Yes, I do, contact me if you want a scan (and I can find it...) (25 years ago, 1-Feb-00, to lugnet.db.scans)
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...scans of the folowing: the old 4.5v/12v "track diagram template" the instructions to: 7865 7863 7862 7861 7860 7859 7858 7857 7856 7855 7854 5853 7852 7851 7850 Did these sets even come with instructions? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (...) (25 years ago, 2-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.db.scans)
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| | 5824 - the inside story
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(CP to .castle because they were interested about the gems) I got my Belville 5824s today, so here's an update on what each contains: (for $9 only!) 3 white fabuland fences 2 white trellises (sp?) 1 white rabbit 2 orange carrots w/green rods (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.castle, lugnet.db.inv)
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| | Re: 8445 Indy Storm -- on clearance at wbstore.com
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Is that Outlook 98, 2000, or Express? Just thought it would be funny to see someone ripping $100 software that they most likely purchased and use. Dan "Christopher Jeris" <cjeris@math.mit.edu> wrote in message news:Fp2E89.LnC@lugnet.com... (...) QTY (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.db.inv)
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| | 8251 Sonic Cycle
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These tables are meant to be read in a constant-width font. "T#" is the section number of Technica in which the part appears. "P#" is the part number if I know it. Part names correspond to Technica's for all parts which appear there. set number: (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.db.inv)
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