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| (...) Indeed, and that's what it's doing now. Seems to me though is that the intention is to make it more 'preachy'. (...) Exactly. This is why I'm not sure that a comic like this is a very effective 'recruiting tool' for Dark Agers. Allister (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Perhaps we could have AFOLs standing on street corners holding up copies of the comic. ;-) Peace and recruitment, Guru Baba Ding and Starflower (URL) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) It sure wasn't that empty when we were there.....(2 years back) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| LOL.....having just taken down the section of Pinewood Derby Track that had been set up in my living room...... Actually, my own kids (and numerous friends) have done just this on their own. With the first few sections of the Pinewood Track (an (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) It serves little purpose if it's just a funny joke. Comedy has been used quite effectively as a means for social, political, and religious commentary without having to get preachy about it. (...) Jake may have other ideas, but I'd define a (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) You are right. The colour change is not a joking issue. Some of the reactions to it, on the other hand, certainly are! (...) LOL. If I had a 2x4 brick for every time someone claimed to "rethink their Lego habit" (or "buy less of your product (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Being compared to Scott McCloud is nice, but sorry, no Brick No-Prize (Hm. Double negative. Does that mean you DO get a single "Brick Prize"?). The composition is really just to make it like a newspaper comic strip-- four equal sized panels. (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) I think we are basically talking the same thing. I'm talking about both people who actively build, or people in their dark ages, or other potential community members. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liaison LEGO Community Development (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) I know that is a chief deterrent for me right now. I am reluctant to buy sets from late last year that may contain grey because I am afraid they will actually have bley instead. And I have already shipped enough bley back to Lego to hopefully (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| (...) And that's exactly what makes it ripe material for a joke. Allister (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| Hey Jake, The comic is awesome. I sense that Greg Hyland (who's work is superb!) was/is inspired by Scott McClouds' "Understanding Comics" in the general composition of the pages. Do I get a virtual chrome brick no-prize? Very cool, can't wait for (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Like those Christian 'comics' with little morality plays and a sermon at the end? I don't think I'd like that. A comic should be just that - comical. The effort should be put primarily into making it funny. (...) Hey greg. You're cool. (...) I (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Gah! Why would you ever put an easy-out in a spark plug socket? Is it firmly wedged in there? If so, the socket is probably shot, and the cylinder and/or piston might have been damaged as well. If it's just down in there where you can't grab (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) As something that was intended primarily for an audience within The LEGO Company, I think it was entirely appropriate. There have been a lot of rabid rants on this subject, and they'll get ignored pretty quickly as soon as it's obvious what (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Only if there are illustrated instructions showing which bricks you need for each step :) (...) I will! Jake, it's awesome. I especially love the fact you address the gray situation as well as the castle/space thingee :) I really like the MOC (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) LEGO is a major matter to me. However, building with LEGO is all about the limitations. If I was out to make the absolute best, most detailed, accurate model of something, why not do it from scratch? Kit-bashing, soldering, etc... So, now I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| Great for people who have a vehicle yes.... I have access to a vehicle that I can use for work and school and that's about it. Besides it's about an hour and a half drive to 2 hour drive, which means 3 or 4 hours both ways, about 20.00 in gas which (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) Ah, I remember Pinewood Derby! I won twice, and I spent about three years pushing for a Space Derby to be run, only to transfer up to BSA mere months before they finally ran one. Man, I was mad about that... Anyways, it'd make a great use for (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) These are great!!! I saw a reflection of myself, as well as many people I know in the community on this comic. The "issue" with the new gray was ver, very funny. Can't wait to see the final product, not to mention more new strips. Excellent (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Well, sure -- that's exactly why it hits so hard. If something's just a "day job", and some bureaucratic change causes disruption, one can easily shrug and say, "oh well, it's not like it's anything that *matters*". But seriously disrupt (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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