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(...) I think (at least from a classic "classic space" point of view) that it will "pale in comparison" but at least there can be supplemental parts to make things that either theme alone couldn't make, especially with flight and space pieces. I (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Here in the US not a real laser pointer IMO. Too much potential for retinal damage. I don't think TLG could honestly post the age range otherwise. I don't own any l&s (1), but it could be one or maybe just light. (1) frankly I don't need (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) the (...) will (...) Jr'ized). Hmmm. I hope its more along the lines of Ice Planet revisited. Its a shame that that sub-theme didn't last for another year. I'd like to see Lego do some stuff with it in the park. -Tim <>< (URL) - Coming Soon! (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Well ... got mine yesterday ... I am a bit disappointed. I'm into Technic and Model Team, and no pictures of any additional Model Team sets, it appears that the Big Rig (5571) is possibly discontinued. And there are no pictures of any larger Technic (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I had hoped that it would be the Antarctic (because Antarctica has rock mountains), but I definitely won't complain (unless it's horrendously Jr'ized). (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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If you are taking volunteers, I'd be willing to do it. I've been meaning to do something similar anyways. :) Jeff (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Janet's point was that someone was rude, crude and disrespectful. This kind of behavior doesn't fit with the spirit of RTL. I'm not saying foul language automatically disqualifies someone, but when it is uncalled for (as it was in that situation), (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I guess YES ! I thought about it a few weeks ago and I also guess that it will be adventure in Arctic. Rene (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) The 3rd is classic "White space" set number 6990. I own it. Rene (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I am hoping that someone can fill in the gap. I believe there are three monorail sets. I am aware of 6991 Unitron and 6399 Airport. Can someone please tell me what the third is. Thank You. -Nick (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Beaker wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Don't forget: Who is Timmy? (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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My 2 bits: I like the idea of a new FAQ, with information that is relevant. It is obvious that the current RTL FAQ is not a priority for Tom Pfeifer, for whatever reason, and the rest of the community is suffering for it. He needs to realize that it (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) If Lou or anyone else wants to put together a "new for '99" page, based on these from previous years (2 URLs) just paragraph overviews and links into the DB, let me know and I'll install the page. Pause is Lou's trademark so it isn't a (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Way to go Mike! Here we all sit, waiting patiently for the return of S@H phone specials and the guru himself is missing. Off buying Lego in Orlando under the guise of a holiday with the relatives. ;) Welcome home. Barry (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I was just reading the Legoland California flyer. The Adventurer ride at the park includes areas that depict ancient Egypt, an Amazon jungle, and. . . the Arctic. Could this be the next adventure?? See all of you lucky Primo yearly pass holders on (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Also sprach Janet Zorn: : Based on the snip below from RTL, I recommend that there be a : disqualifying criterion for online conduct inconsistent with the : promotion of the hobby. Profanity in RTL or Lugnet has no place in the : promotion of a (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36859FD2.7B642084@c...AM.com>... :(copy to be posted to rec.toys.lego as well) : :We don't have an official body or anything, and probably won't for some :time. But could we do something like a Master Modeler? With (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) *blush* In my defense, I literally just got home after driving from Orlando, where we spent Christmas with my wife's family. Evidently they started today. I'll see if I can get the page updated ASAP if Todd hasn't covered for me already. (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Hi, Looking at the picture of the 4970 Rock Raiders: (URL) is that piece on top of the vehicle? Could that be a laser pointer? Or just a light and sound element? ____ |oooo| Cheers, |oooo| Wouter van Wageningen ¯¯¯¯ (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm with that. All the slope bricks with a logo or other painting on are screened rather than having stckers applied. Selçuk (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Hi All, I found this one a few weeks back, but didn't get around to mentioning it here. I was cruising the local thrift stores and found an 8720 Technic Power Pack at Goodwill. Not being a Technic sort of guy (1), I saw it and thought, ho hum, then (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) corrected. The person who scanned them didn't want credit attributed to him/her, so I just dropped them in the upload directory unannounced. Thanks for getting them up! Does the throwbots k'nexish desigs look as if it has something to do with (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This is an excellent approach to a LUGNET Faq. Which, I have grown convinced, is the bigger need. An r.t.l alt-faq can easily grow out of such a thing as well, but a LUGNET faq fairly screams from the sort of cooperation I think would make a (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Lou, are you going to come out of retirement to build a "new for '99" page for lugnet/pause? :^) -- jthompson@teubner.com "Float on a river, forever and ever, Emily" (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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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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| | Re: Two new Technic sets - Mini review
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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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| | Re: 20% off clearance at Zany Brainy 12/26-12/31
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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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| | Re: LUGNET Blurb (was Re: Should RTL be hosted on this server?
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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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| | Re: LEGO Quality Observation
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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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Well, we didn't finish this, did we? Here is a revised copy of the blurb incorporating all the changes I could find. Do people think with these revisions, it's good to go? -- start -- To fellow RTL'ers: There is another place to share the joy of (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Point taken, although I see nothing wrong with limiting it just to CLSotW winners, particularly since (with the 3/4 rule) that wouldn't even be a necessary qualification. But allowing the N page alternative, as if that were in some way (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) My neighbor is the national rep for one of the major toy companies for the Target chain. Target "Strongly Urges" its major toy suppliers to repackage sets that they may have in excess inventory or that were not good sellers and then sell them (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Lego (...) After I posted this, I thought of another building criteria that is (IMO) very stringent - as per the above, but using no _more_ than n pieces. (...) want (...) Good question. I don't think it's something that needs 'proactive (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) No, I don't. I agree with you that it should not be merit badge-ish. I tried to address this by a) offering alternatives: N pages OR CLSotW. You can win CLSotW with just one page if it's cool enough. (consider the CNC machine. That site was (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Instructions/catalogs 1968-1973
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(...) You can scan and send them both to ftp.kl.net. For scanning suggestions, take a look at (URL) (I personally suggest scanning them at 150 dpi, with magazine level descreening and auto contrast enabled if your scanner supports it.) I assume you (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Odd thing I noticed while building #6093, Flying Ninja Fortress [1]. At one point, the instructions have you build a corner which is 3x3, and three bricks high. From above, it looks something like: +-----+ |O O O| +-+---+ |O| |O| +-+ On each level, (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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8230 has all stickers. But, 8880 has two screened headlight parts Selçuk (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Andrew Cooperman <cooperman@email.msn.com> has kindly made scans of the new 12-page 1999 LEGO TECHNIC Catalog (4112685/4112686/4112687-AM). Look for the sections entitled: 1999 LEGO TECHNIC Catalog 75 DPI (4112685/4112686/4112687-AM) and 1999 LEGO (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) YES! This in fact is what the NMRA Master Modeler has to do... you have to make models of locomotives, of trackside structures, of passenger, and of freights, as well as demonstrate ability to do scenery (Or at least, several of these... I (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I just located my old childhood legos in my parent's attic. Still included were the following instructions and catalogs. Most of my sets were Dutch origin. 119/156 - 4.5V Train Signal 131 - Train Coach 150/151/154/155 - Idea book for 4.5V track (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) A good idea, but it seems somewhat too merit badge-ish. I can see certain people doing things they otherwise never would have done, and will never do again, just to check off one more item on your list. Do you really want to encourage people (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Recently, thanks to Gunther L and Paul Wolters (sorry if I misspelled your names guys), I was able to put two sets together from scratch: 1) The Black Seas Barracuda 2) The Blacktron Message Intercept Base Now, as a huge castle fan, and having been (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Of bricks that I can be certain of.... 1 kilobrick of white 2x2 columns (1024) 1500 white 2x4's 1000 various 2x4 other colours (both increasing all the time) 4000 1x2 1 bucket full of 1x1's (2000??) Matthew Verdier wrote in message ... (...) total (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Stickers are a big foul in my Lego collection. I give them to my 5yr old for his Legos. Using them kinda ruins pieces for further ideas b/c they may not match the theme you are trying to create. I don't know... This is just my feelings on stickers. (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) There was a "special" Target packaged set this year. It was in the traditional blue "Target Packaging". The same packaging that they use for the other brand name toys that Target puts out (hot wheels, fisher-price, etc.) The Target by me had a (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Umm - Is it just me or do relatively few of those catagories actually involve building? It's fairly obvious that anyone who makes 3/4 of that list is going to be a certified maniac, but it seems to me, at least, as though there should be a (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I remember back in the old days (the 70's) my brother and I sorted all of our pieces (~3000), all from regular sets. The winner was 1x2 red bricks. Now my piece count is heavially biased by brick buckets so I'm sure the contents of those buckets (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I was in yet another Target tonight, looking in vain for a marked-down Arachnoid Base, when I saw a 300-pc set called 'Cars and Planes Set' ... it was really odd. It had the customary Lego System logo, but there was no set number and no 'official' (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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For those of you who may get lucky (as I did)... I was in Target here in Tulsa today, and found a few bargains. One that was interesting: The Rocky Ridge playscape promo sets. These were not marked as clearance, and if you scanned them on the floor, (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Hi to all. I was in WalMart in Pryor, OK, this evening. No markdowns visivble...sigh. But after having hit two Target stores this afternoon, I was not to be dissuaded so easily, so... I walked a couple sets to the scanner...and guess what...? 8) (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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I like this idea a lot, also it may be a good idea to vote for people who should be a MM. I think it is a great idea, but what is LMDC? (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) No. I meant by color after you have too many of a particular piece. I too sort by piece category (LDRAW, Auczilla, etc.). I'm down to sorting all 1xn plates and bricks by color, 2xn plates and bricks as well. Barry (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yep, you're right. The headlights for 8422 are printed. That reminds me...I think the headlights for 8816 are also screened (this may be the element that you're thinking of). (...) Nope, those are stickers. Andy (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) If you mean an element with printing on it, there have been several. White 2x2 round with a black grid on it is used for headlights in several sets, although a specific reference is escaping me, I KNOW I've parted at least two different sets (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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| | Lego(r) Master Maniac designation?
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(copy to be posted to rec.toys.lego as well) In my recent post to raise interest and cross pollinate between Rec.Models.Railroad, I called James Mathis a master builder, because I think some of his stuff is really really good. I bet most of us could (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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| | Two new Technic sets - Mini review
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Over the last few days I was able to find two new 1999 Technic sets. I found 8252 (Beach Buster) at my local Target and I picked up 8246 (Hydro Racer) at the LIC here in Orlando (WDW). The 8252 set is the blue and white police buggy that can be (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) !!! Matt is just getting started, apparently. One big set can bring you 700, 1000, 1300, or even 1700 (in the case of 5571) pieces. Interesting question though. I know for sure I have at least 4000 1x2 bricks because I remember buying that (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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It says SEptember of 99 alright and it also confirms that they are HYDRAULIC. LEGO RULES Dave Richard Dee wrote in message ... (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Matt Marshall wrote in message ... (...) On a volume and numerical basis, the most of one brick I have is gray 2x4s. I probably have 2100 Gray 2x4s. My goal is 10000 of them. Matthew Verdier "You can't just say you're King because some watery tart (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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What is the most common brick people have in their collections? My collection probably has at least a hundred 1x2 bricks, over 10% of my total collection. Anyway is this also the most common brick produced by TLG or do I buy an abnormal number of (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Is that refering to the 8448? I think it looks like the chassis under the seats are made up of three layers of traditional beams, so I you'll probably find a lot of studs on it. Fredrik (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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September for the red car!! Hydraulics! Translations, please! Some of the new Technics were disappointing, until seeing the bigger models. But observations of the '98 sets seem true for '99. Very few studded bricks. Looks like some of the only (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) keeps things simple with form in mind, and I like it. I had color before, and my best friend is sold out on color sorting, but it doesn't work for me. It's too dang hard to find the piece you want when there are 1000 or so of the same color (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Do you mean *just* by color? One bucket/tub for each color? That only works up to a certain point. My current sort is somewhat complex, primaraly by shape for the common elements. I do have a bucket for each color for "special" pieces that don't go (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 20% off clearance at Zany Brainy 12/26-12/31
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Hey, with all these people having multiples of this set (including myself) I expect to see a *complete* 18 wheeler at some point. KL (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) On the subject of the 8446 green crane, it's interesting to see that it makes use of many pieces from the Slizer-line: (URL) uses Slizer feet as headrests and light holders. And Slizer heads for gripper device. I don't understand much Dutch, (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This may not work as well on translucent, as even though you get the surface to tactilely and reflectivly be the same, it may still be a bit fogged. Worth a shot though, and sure to work on solid color pieces. (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I'm excited to check out my regular Wal-Mart due to what I heard some Lego reps discussing. Back in the beginning of Dec. there were 3 reps there setting up a Duplo train display and they were basically in awe as to how much Lego this Wal-Mart had (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I am the first to say so, too. Yes, I noticed the "Happy Holidays", but it don't say Merry Christmas. Twas the night before Christmas, not a creature was stirring, just my mouse, as I write this..... -- Instructions for usage of Ickna: Ickna should (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Very cool. . . now where did I put those Aquashark's stupid canopies?? Barry (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your perspective, Target is already running a 40% off sale that has really cleared out the shelves. At least that's the case at my local Target (So. CA). About the only thing left are Mag Wheel (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Do you hate the printing on the u.f.o parts? Well I have used a technique from my years of scale modeling to remove stupid printing from Lego pieces. By using various grades of automotive sandpaper and Blue Magic metal polish. I buy it in the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I just got the new Out of this World catalog today with the Star Wars sets. The SW sets look nice, but the rest is severely lacking. Are there any hgh quality SW scans online yet? If not, I can scan them in. My grievance is with Town. I'll be (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hrmmm, what's the general opinion on the value of those packs at $4.50 each? I don't have a S@H catalog in front of me, so I can't compare them to the older red or blue packs. (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Do yourself a favor and put that pocketbook away for a few weeks. The sales begin pretty quickly, but the only way you'll ever see the legendary 70% off sales is if you excercise some self control and ignore the run-of-the-mill 20% sales (and (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Someone returned empty-handed from a Target and was wondering if the rumored sale was a hoax. I can assure you that it is not. I visited four Atlanta area Targets today. I spent a total of $125, and got the big fiber-optic UFO set, both smaller (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Do the clearance sales at Target start the day after X-mas, or a bit later? Also, what other U.S. stores have similar sales? -John Van (pocketbook ready to go) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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While looking for closeout deals at Target (Orlando, FL) this afternoon, I ran across the first Technic 1999 set. It's the Police buggy (8252). I haven't built the set yet but it came with a 1999 Technic catalog and a 1999 Technic S@H insert. There (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Whoops! That should be: (URL) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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I bought an 8252 today and got an in-set European/Asian Technic catalogue. Its a bit disappointing as it almost certainly does not show the whole range. You can see it at: (URL) Holidays! Huw (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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Well, I've spent the last few days being wonderfully ill, so I don't remember how I got here, but we're in Florida now and I wanted to sigh on and wish everyone a happy holiday season. Kinda nice to be wearing shorts to do my last minute shopping. (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) one. (...) In my personal opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with painting mini figs (although I wouldn't do it) in fact, my friend has proven to me that paint, glue and exacto knives can seriously improve figures... (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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| | Legos Mentioned at Jennicam
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Howdy, ...Okay it's Christmas Eve. Time for oddball observations...what has been the oddest place you have noticed Legos displayed, referenced or mentioned? The Star Report? CNN coverage of Bhagdad? This thought hit me as I was reading "Jenni's (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Jasper, I am VERY interested in that 6382 Fire Station! $30 + shipping won't be a problem: I'm living in the Netherlands too. Mark (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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