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In lugnet.general, David Laswell wrote: <snip> (...) That makes a lot of sense to me. I really like the combination of these mid-tone values when they are next to the darker colors. Like tan/brown and this medium blue/blue (not necessarily in the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: part ID
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Checking bricklinks collection of technic stickersheet pictures, I now know that its from the 8229. Regardless of where its from, its certainly a very nifty part :) In fact, many technic sets have nifty stickers :) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.db.brictionary)
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| | Re: More opinions needed - possible future Legends
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(...) LOL! (And could somebody please call 911 for mr. Lovelace?!) Erik B (from Holland; calling 911 myself won't work for Dave :-| ) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: More opinions needed - possible future Legends
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(...) And me. My policy is not to buy any sets that contain the new colours... (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: most wanted parts/color combination?
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(...) 1. The "Star Wars" hood and fabric cloak, in Blue, Green, (CLASSIC) Grey, (CLASSIC) Dark Grey, Red, White, Tan/Khaki, and Dark Red (reddish-brown). 2. The forestman (i.e., "Robin Hood") cap, in Blue, Black, (CLASSIC) Grey, (CLASSIC) Dark Grey, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Too much Lego?
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(...) % smile. That's the only thing that matters. (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Clubs/Events - Tips and Tricks
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(...) You missed one important one that always gets me: 4. I didn't keep track of how many hours I spent building it. (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: most wanted parts that dont exist?
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(...) 1. Cypress tree - (URL) In any of the following colors (green, dk-green, bt-green, orange, yellow... perhaps even tan). I know they exist (or existed) in green, but the mold is shot and TLC hasn't made any effort (that we know about) to (...) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Too much Lego?
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(...) According to Peeron, I've dumped about $150 a month into my collection in the short time since emerging from my dark age a very short time ago, so I'm sort of playing catch up. A big "ditto" on the issues of personal taste dictating what would (...) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Last chance for real grey -- let's send a message
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(...) SNIP I just ordered 4 each of lt gray bricks, dk gray bricks, lt gray plates, & dk gray plates. Jeff (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes, for me a better order to describe me is "Much LEGO, too!" (...) Ditto! There is no way I'm selling my bricks! I will give to friends who need a piece, but selling?? Gugh!! *inward shudder* (...) Again ditto! It's my hobby. I tried to keep (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Too much Lego?
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"Ken Nagel" <knandjn@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HuzIv4.2305@lugnet.com... (...) got me (...) at (...) HUGE (...) hold a (...) Hmm, I wouldn't be so quick to assume that AFOLs don't have models approaching or exceeding this price. Actually, (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Too much Lego?
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What is this phrase, "too much LEGO"? I read the words but don't understand them in that order... ;) (...) I've been on a buying spree for the last six months and have approximately 75,000 pieces. Before that, it was about 50,000. (...) I keep it (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: most wanted parts that dont exist?
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(...) Why would you want links in white? I'm curious to know. The part I'd like that doesn't exist exist is the black version. I mean you can't get it in sets or from Lego direct, (but you can from pitsco) so therefore in a way it doesn't exist. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: most wanted parts that dont exist?
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(...) <snip> 1. A 1L technic axle. The smallest currently is 2L. 2. Transparent technic flex cables 3. Transparent technic flex cable ends. 4. Chain links in white (large and small) 5. small pneumatic cylinders with single stud on end. Kevin (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I agree with Calum - besides, estimating the pieces is a good way to drive home what sort of achievement such a layout is. I also find it is a good way to talk about the designing elements of building with lego (ie "That spaceship containes a (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Medium Blue alongside Gray in 4728 Privet Drive
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(...) Most of what you're seeing in the odd color look is the fact that the blue and grey have pretty similar color value (i.e. they're in the same range of a light/dark scale), but they're not the same color. Any medium value color will look odd (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) In the words of U2, "you can never get enough of what you don't really need." I think for many, the answer "how much is too much" depends on what kind of stuff you build and on what you do with your finished constructions. Personally, I do not (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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"Thomas Main" <thomasmain@myrealbox.com> wrote in message news:HuzI0B.1xIB@lugnet.com... (...) got me (...) at (...) Since I have only been out of my dark age for a little over two years, I would say my spending on Lego for that short time has been (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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I work in a university library (and I used to work in a public library) and I have always wondered how the library concept could be integrated with the Lego play concept. I think there is an opportunity with the Designer series of sets. If Lego (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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