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(...) It's too bad that TLG doesn't make a 1x2 low slope (half pyramid) roof peak piece that would be used in conjunction with these low sloped corner bricks, like they do with the regular sloped bricks. Is that a possibility, or would there (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TLG investigation 1st answers
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(...) But Anders, if the *playing* is the important part, then why don't we just buy pre-built, ready-to-go toys for our kids? They're sturdier, usually; cheaper, just about always; have more functionality, without a doubt. If my kids want to play (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Or the good ones (ie, master lovers of the brick) all retired. But I suspect marketing pressure (particularly the push to shorter time-to-market, shorter product cycles, more products in market, and (oh, yeah!) the push to appeal to (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TLG investigation 1st answers
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(...) I have 100's of Lego sets, only about 5% came from auctions/private sales and some of those were from people who were clearing out old stock from shops. I have run a few auctions myself, but only for the purpose of purchasing more Lego! Matt (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TLG investigation 1st answers
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Just want add one perspective to the dumbing-down debate. To my preference, not all toys *should* appeal to *all* kids (let alone adults). Kids have different talents. This means some talented 7-year olds may be able to build the Technic Space (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My Page Updated again
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Well maybe I should really stop posting when I'm asleep! the url is! (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | My Page Updated again
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I just wanted to let everyone know that didn't have the time or the speed to view all the pics on my site, I've changed the format again! It should be slower speed friendly now. I've also removed some pics of my older creations and one creation (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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Until now, the News-by-Mail gateway to the lugnet newsgroups has only supported instantaneous message delivery: one e-mail message sent to you for each article appearing in your newsgroups. I am pleased to announce that the gateway now supports (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: CyberMaster in the USA ?
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I haven't seen it in the US? Anyone else? Scott Sanburn (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
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Mega-dittos there, Jesse. If only I could get my hands on some more of those Space mini-figs...... Scott (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TLG investigation 1st answers
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(...) Yes, this is what I was trying to get at in my request for rereleasing old sets. Because some of us, although fans for years, if not decades, *still* missed some of the sets we really wanted. This is not living in the past, this is simply (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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Hi! After seeing the Outlook Express question answered so quickly and eminently, I have a new question: Is it possible, and if so, how, to include non-standard headers using Agent 1.5? It's not really lugnet related, but I was hoping some nice (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Thank you, I have never been into boats, especially pre 1900's. I probably should see if I can auction some of those off one day, I believe I bought at least one of them. I guess I should update my inventory as well. :/ So much to do, so (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Another reason is the one that gets me into and acution. Auctions are the only way I can buy that Alpha-1 Rocket Base that was discontinued when I *started* collecting, but Saw in my Catalogs and wanted...or even to get, say the old shell (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hearty congratulations extended to you, and many a green envy towards your kids!!! ;-) (...) Whooee!! Building for days on end.. :) (...) Do you stop the train and back it up if one of them gets real close to it? I love to do that, and watch (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) But not entirely. Some AFOL's might participate in auctions to be theme complete, but others also do it for the parts. Some parts are no longer available at all or in the color I want. (...) It sounds like you work where I do :) We have two (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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I inquired about bulk parts many years ago and the minimum order was 100 pieces and you had to increment in 100 pieces. The prices they quoted for common bulk bricks was extremely cheap, but specialty pieces were another matter, but considering I (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jeroen, Please read this. You might be surprised by it.
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(...) pretty much a kid, and I would like to see old sets brought back, and bulk orders made available. I mean, I know lots of kids who would love the old sets brought back, and bulk ordering. If you think that kids would rather have flashy sets (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Time Cruiser (6493) Question
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I bought it: in fact it was the first set I bought after my Dark Ages. (I'm sure this says something about me psychologically, but never mind!) It does have some neat stuff - I turned the ship into a rather more realistic looking cog or carrack, and (...) (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Shrouds. But since the lego ships frequently have almost no other standing or running rigging, you might as well just call them rigging. Kevin (26 years ago, 21-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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