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Ghost Rider...motorcycle....hero..! I blame that song for this 'road trip' as it were. When I got the ideas for the wheels it was off to the open highway, winds of creation in my face. (URL) I've tried in the past to make a hoverbike and it failed (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Mars DVD solutions posted
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(...) Just got word from The Planetary Society that they haven't sent out any notifications yet, but will soon. They also haven't settled on which LEGO prizes will be awarded. And in addition to LEGO prizes, they'll be awarding a one-year membership (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Quality Control Issues?
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(...) That sounds like it might look pretty freaky. You ought to use that head in your haunted house. David (22 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: A new P.A.B. 2X4 Record -- 163 2x4s!
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(...) I tried this method and it takes a little time, but it works very well. As a control I packed 2x4s into a cup without any assemble and I could only fit 103 bricks, so assembling makes a significant difference. (22 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, FTX)
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| | Two Dkstone?
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Hi yesterday, at the second PLUGFest, i open a 8384 [LEGOSet 8384] at the step 13 i noticed a little difference with the colors. (URL) here to see large>> The brackets have a different color... but in the instructions are the same. so i look at the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.pt, FTX)
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| | Re: Mars DVD solutions posted
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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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| | Re: Mars DVD solutions posted
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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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| | Mars DVD solutions posted
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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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| | Re: Quality Control Issues?
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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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| | Re: Quality Control Issues?
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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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| | Re: Quality Control Issues?
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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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| | Re: New sculpture website
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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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| | Re: New sculpture website
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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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| | New sculpture website
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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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| | Re: Quality Control Issues?
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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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| | Re: BIP Contest II comes to an end
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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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| | Re: Quality Control Issues?
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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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| | Re: BIP Contest II comes to an end
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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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