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Spoiler alert if you were going to try solving the code yourself. Hints if you tried and gave up. (...) Thanks for posting the original contest notification. I would never have known about it otherwise. Of course, I did waste the majority of a day (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) Not only that, but I owe geeks like you for informing me about the contest. Thank you, it was a lot of fun! I got a whole class of 3rd-6th graders started on code-breaking due to that contest <grin>... (...) Nope, and no chance on the Spirit (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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If you're a geek like me who spent time solving the Mars Rover DVD, you'll be interested to know the (URL) Society> finally announced the solutions. I won't spoil the suspense for anyone, but you can find the answers at the Planetary Society's site. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) When I had worked in the LEGOLAND California modelshop, we would occasionaly come across elements that weren't completely molded in the bins of bricks. Myself and another guy would collect them and in 4 years we maybe had around 100 or so (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I haven't had any problems with individual piece quality, but I've seen lots of comments like yours recently, and it's alarming. While we're on the topic of quality control, there have also been a number of packaging errors over the past few (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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I think one thing that may have had an impact on quality was the shift in the forumla of the ABS plastic that took place at some point. For example, the old swords from classic castle were hard and stiff and likely to snap off (and also other parts (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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"John Kyle" <worldsingerNoSpam@att.net> wrote in message news:HwLJqH.CKI@lugnet.com... (...) sets? (...) and they (...) Pepper (...) completely (...) were (...) got (...) slopes (...) plastic or (...) 'bitten' (...) control (...) slipping (...) I (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This site has some incredibly good models on it. I especially like the snowman sculpture made from transparent bricks. How did you ever collect so many?? -- Thomas Main thomasmain@myrealbox.com (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hey, Here is a link to a post from me a while ago on the same subject.. (URL) Well (if you have complete pieces) Erik Bush (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) WOW!! That is some amazing work you've got there. The Star Blazers Yamato is amazing, as are your sculptures. Beautiful. Adrian (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hello. I set up my website in English today. Welcome to my website! JUNLEGO (URL) There are several sculpture works. (URL) Star Blazers, battleship YAMATO, pooh...etc Enjoy yourself! (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) I'll second that. Although the number of sets I own ist statistically irrelevant, I noticed a manyfold increase in quality issues up to the point that I don't bother Lego customer service anymore when the mismolded part ist just a "regular" (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I laughed outloud when I read that! A "BIPPY"!! (...) No way, don't thank me! Thanks to all the BIP contributors! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BIP (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general)
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I've had a couple of problems. I had a misprinted piece and had a couple of black slopes that were warped pretty badly. I've had a part missing from a set once too. Customer service is very good about replacing parts. I also have run into several (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Holy shmokes! I was on my way out the door today to head off to work, when I decided to take a quick check of my favorite websites before leaving. I opened up LUGNET, saw this post at the head of the "Top Stories" section on the main page, and (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Here's one folder with lots of such quality "issues" - (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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I was wondering if anyone has ever had any problems with items in Lego sets? The reason I ask is because I recently got 2 sets from clearance sales, and they both had oddities that I've never seen before. The first one was the Pepper mini-fig from (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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Has someone already mentioned: "Minifigs" or "Minifig"? "The Secret Life of an AFOL" "I was an Adult Fan of LEGO" "Bricks on the Brain" -I'm sure Jake wouldn't oppose! "A Tale of Two Bricks" "Towering Bricks" "Who's Afraid of New Grey?" "I'm OK, (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) What about a paraphrase of one of those WWII recruitment posters, with minifigs? (URL) want you for AFOL army) (URL) Call to Duty, Join the AFOLs, For fun) (URL) one is wonderful, it needs just to be re-done in minifigs ;-) or.. The Old Man (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) It should be simply be called "Lego People". Either that or "Brick Fetish" e (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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