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(...) I question the need to "enhance" the realism. The Lego world is its *own* very special and unique realism. Changing the minifigs to be more like exact models of the real world rather than abstract (and well-recognized!) representations is a (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Todd - PDX is just around the corner - how about lets find some time to circle up with people who are interested at the fest and discuss the prospects? -Tim (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hey, please, if stuff needs saying, just come out and say it. (...) Tim, although I can't offer development services, please don't hesitate to give me a call and bounce ideas off me, etc. --Todd (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) We have our first arrival- the good Professor has been spotted in New Seattle! He hasn't yet hooked up with the sigfig participation facilitator, AndroDan, but he's there. Rumor has it there are a few more on the way... (URL) Whateverly, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) True, but that shouldn't hinder other projects aiming to do the same. If something can be done better elsewhere, or done at all elsewhere, it's a win for the whole community. (...) I think Tony is probably correct here. (...) Yes, only about a (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Paul, I support you in this and please let me know if there's anything I can do to help nurture discussions. --Todd (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I have a lot. This was in development for about 2 years, but none of us had the time to dedicate to it. Some $$$ would've helped, which was why we talked to TLC, but they didn't want to get into a standards/site war, which was probably pretty (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Community involvement is the key. I posted all this because I don't really care who picks up the ball: Lugnet or whomever. I'm happy to help out, too. But the ideas and intentions are sound community policy. -paul (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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From Lego: (URL) Company is positive about its pre-school business with plans to introduce twelve new DUPLO products this year and the launch of the new QUATRO brick. The new QUATRO brick is eight times larger than a traditional DUPLO brick and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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| | Re: New Skin Tones coming? (was: Re: Scans from new danish 2004 catalog)
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In lugnet.general, Marc Nelson, Jr. wrote: (snip) (...) That's one way to look at it. Another way would be that they are improving on a good thing. (...) lol Nothing will forstall the destructive actions of that man, the worst enemy blacks ever had. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hi Paul, thanks for sharing your ideas and thoughts about a future "umbrella" covering all the community ressources available on the web these days. Some times ago I had a similar discussion with Jake form LEGO Direct. I want to highlight two (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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"Ted Michon" <ted@michon.com> wrote in message news:HsDqtK.17I@lugnet.com... (...) slower (...) to see. (...) A good answer to this (and Terry Prosper's question) is a program called VideoMach, see (URL) . It's a great tool that allows you much (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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While I was trying to say it nicely, Troy I commend you for cutting to the chase and saying what needed to be said in public. I agree 100% with your post. That said, I hope people are interested in discussing this topic of integrating resources, and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I put the movie on a CD and played it in my DVD player at 1/16th speed. Aside from the occasional orientation problem, it was a really nice way to view to movie. Excellent pics, Todd. I hope a coffee table book does come out one day!! -- (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: New Skin Tones coming? (was: Re: Scans from new danish 2004 catalog)
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(...) My point was that at a time when TLC has already made a lot of costly and pointless changes, they shouldn't make any more. The minifig is one of the most recognizable and beloved LEGO products of the last quarter-century. Putting feet on it (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) (snip) (...) I wasn't sure when I wrote that (TLG just put DUPLO stickers on EXPLORE boxes as a temporary clarification), but now it turns out to be very clear, with DUPLO and QUATTRO now officially (re)launched. Eric Brok (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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TLC has confirmed, that the name DUPLO is to be re-launched for pre-school bricks. The change from DUPLO to Lego Explore has costed the company about a billion Danish Kroner. The article (in Danish!): (URL) Copenhagen (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo) !!
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(...) This is *very* peculiar. In the Danish catalog the Spider Man and HP figs clearly show 'natural' skin tones. This was already hinted on by TLC, so it's very unlikely to be a printing or lighting glitch. But the new dutch catalog which the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I disagree. I think it's standard yellow and blame the different hue on clever lighting when the photo was taken. Christian (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Skin Tones coming? (was: Re: Scans from new danish 2004 catalog)
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(...) I've had mixed feelings about this, but now I am prepared to welcome the changes. While I love yellow minifigs, I believe having the chance to see skin-toned figures will enhance the realism of the LEGO line. -Tim (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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