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Why not an alternative FAQ?? The unauthorised, Kitty Kelly version, for instance? Quote, and give credit to, where it is due, or reference it extensively? It could be the official Lugnet FAQ/unofficial RTL FAQ.... Larry Pieniazek wrote in message (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Also sprach Nephilim: : I'd still love to donate my time to such a project, and I : see now that Jim is also interested. Perhaps collaboration : is in order? I'll cc this exchange to Tom and see if his : opinion on the matter has shifted in the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I suppose it depends on who is primarily responsible for the marketing and distribution. I suspect that if Lego is the only one saying what will happen, then it will hit stores much like other 'themes', except with a bit more hype, and a (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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Has anyone done it yet? Based on the Pause listed prices, it will be about $115 retail for the initial five sets. Figure 10% or so S@H mark-up and it's about $125 to reserve your first Star Wars Lego for delivery. This is certainly doable, but I'm (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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I am in the process of scanning the new items from the S@H 1999 Catalog.. Will post location when done... -- Instructions for usage of Ickna: Ickna should be placed on a level surface, maximum acceptable incline is +/- 5° Ickna is not a toy, may be (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think Todd has a neat idea technically. However my concern with multiple FAQs is the divisiveness factor betweeen RTL and LUGNET. Multiple FAQs within LUGNET would be very cool. Tom does not "own" the right to be the keeper of the FAQ. Nor (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Say, Jeff, what do you think about a special multi-FAQ where questions (and their answers) could appear in multiple newsgroups? That is, what if you were to restructure the "main" FAQ something like this?-- Main FAQ file = Header List of (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'd expressed interest in updating and revising the FAQ back in August and contacted Tom. Todd's post on r.t.l referenced that. Tom's response was that he would be happy to have submissions to the FAQ be emailed to him; he wasn't interested in (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I'm thinking probaly in Late January, Mike Stanley can probably give you an exact date Lee Jorgensen wrote in message <36879E4E.32964ED8@u...st.net>... (...) Matt Marshall $%#$% Vacuum Cleaners Always get my pieces!!! Matt's Lego Page (URL) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I assume that the headlight parts on the 8880 are screened because they are 2x4 "top" slopes, and hence has a rugged surface, unsuitable for putting decals on. The same goes for the 8422, or rather, they are screened because the headlights (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I'm working on it. I need to trade for/buy extra wheels (and other parts from the set, like the red and black macaroni bricks), and I'll start off with a flatbed trailer, and then start gathering red and black 1x bricks to enclose the trailer. THAT (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Posted. 'Twil be interesting to see what ensues. (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks good to me!! --Tood (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Todd Lehman wrote: <original question> Discussion on this seems to have petered out. Well, I changed my mind. If we can resolve the cross posting problems, I now think it's a good idea. Why? Selfish reasons. Several times in the last week I have (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Are the S@H Specials starting anytime soon? -- Lee Jorgensen, Programmer/Analyst - Bankoe Systems, Inc. mailto://jorgensen@bankoe.moc <-- reverse moc mailto://ljorgensen@...uswest.ten <-- reverse ten (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes.. I recently built 6075 Castle again.. That set had everything interpolated, if you know what I mean :) Jaspert (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) The more I think about this, the more appropriate it seems. At this entry level, the objective is primarily to encourage activity, not to reward achievement, so why not let it be merit badgy? Most of the web sites people create specifically to (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) That is sad. I have always considered the instructions that come with sets to have a dual purpose: 1. Build the set. (duh) 2. Subconsciously teach quality construction methods. The example you give sure screws up purpose #2. -- Terry K -- (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I think you're on to something here. Honors for service, honors for body of work. Separate things. I dug up the NMRA reference: (URL) describes the Achievement Program, as well as the Master Model Railroader designation. Interesting reading. (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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