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I wrote Michael Anderson (firmware guru at TLC) expressing my concerns about the future of Mindstorms based on the recent press regarding TLC's financial woes. I asked him if he could reassure me. He said, "there are some very interesting projects (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) If TLC is trying to control costs and return to profitability, they will want to cut products that have a bad profit margin for them. This would likely include Star Wars and Harry Potter on the basis of licensing fees and specialized part (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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let's don't make things worse than they really are if we think "the core" is brick and nothing more then we should think TLC will stop producting plates which is stupid so IMO technic is a patr of "core" the same with liftarms (studless beams) "the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I'm asking the Adventurers fans and the MHoF fans to help me on this. I'm trying to stop a cheater that is mass-voting for Harry Cane. If he/she doesn't stop it, I'll have to disqualify the Adventurers series. I know who this person is. However, (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Review: 10129 UCS Rebel Snowspeeder
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#10129 System / Star Wars UCS Rebel Snowspeeder Ages 14+ 1457 Pcs. (C)2004 94 page manual: 1 model, 40 steps for the body, 41 steps for each wing and 14 steps for the display stand. Price Range: $129.99 USD RATINGS (Scale: Must-Have Excellent (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars) !
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| | Re: HELLO?!, LEGO CO. ! was: Will the educational arm of Technic & Mindstorms continue?
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"Jeff Szklennik" <jeffszklennik@usaexpress.net> wrote in message news:HrCCrt.1A8G@lugnet.com... (...) products, (...) in (...) change, (...) a part (...) that it's (...) returning to. (...) days' (...) it; I (...) Well all I can say is that, if (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) SNIP (...) Technic is a theme of semi-specialized pieces, but they're so widely used in other themes now (racers, Star Wars, etc.) they've become an extension of standard elements, so I doubt Technic is leaving. the theme name may change, but (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Will the educational arm of Technic and Mindstorms continue, at least?
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In lugnet.robotics, Ross Crawford wrote: -snip->> But has there been any official word on whether or not at least the (...) Before TLC drops the educational division, there's the question of what will happen to FLL which has grown rapidly not only (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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| | LEGOLAND® California & Volvo Cars Build Relationship for Driving Safety
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LEGOLAND® and Volvo Cars Build Relationship for Driving Safety 'Future Driver' Programs Target 3 to 13 Year Olds. IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- What is the ideal age to teach children about automobile safety? If the multi-year marketing (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | BrickFest PDX 2004 - Portland, Oregon, USA - Things to See & Do!
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Have some time to explore through Portland while at Brickfest PDX 2004? Not sure what Portland, Oregon, USA is all about? Check out these cool and informative PDX Websites prior to arriving BrickFest PDX 2004! :: transportation :: PDX Airport - (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.us, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Master Builder contest experiences...
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(...) snip (...) OK--I went to the Vegas comp and it was awesome. Even if I hadn't made the cut, it would have been worth the 400 mile motorcycle ride! I showed up and had fun just checking out the models that Lego brought with them--Dan and I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Re: Will the educational arm of Technic and Mindstorms continue, at least?
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(...) I'd be very surprised (and disappointed) if Technic was dropped. After all, it has been around since the late 70s, I think that makes it part of the core building system. But thats just my opinion. Mindstorms is another matter - it's a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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| | NYCLUG -- Meet-n-greet, and others orders of preliminary biz
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Howdy! I recently formed a NYCLUG (pronounced NYE-klug) email group, comprising everyone who has (thus far) expressed interest in enrolling in NYCLUG. Those who would like to enroll or are just interested in finding out more about NYCLUG, please (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(...) I think it should continue, and i just posted this: (URL) couple seconds b4 seeing this thread. (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: TLC to stop making Mindstorms/Movie sets?
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(...) Getting finished with the software & licensed stuff i can understand, If software companies want Lego games, they could pay Lego for a license fee. I hate to see SW & HP go, 'cause they're are cool, but if it's hurting Lego now, move on. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Yes, I would like to hear something official as well. I would have thought that as a moderator of the official MindStorms forum I would have been told something, but no. The exact same questions are being asked there and I have no solid (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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It seems like the writing is on the wall with regards to the retail sector for many of LEGO's more sophisticated lineups --- press releases abound about how LEGO is restructuring and eliminating all its electronics (which I assume means Mindstorms) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.general, Tom Dickson failed to understand FTX. (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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<link (URL) The company now plans to stop making the electronics and movie tie-in products and return to its core mission: producing colored plastic building blocks for children. Good? or Bad? (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: Another short story
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(...) Dude, that is TOTALLY pure, innocent, absolutely entertaining fun. Tell Nick that is a GREAT story. The illustrator's not bad either ;) I really like the super spinning effect. What are the extents of Super Nick's powers? I always thought if I (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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