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(...) You could position the old finger-hinges in an "open" position as well. The only big advantage I've found for the click-hinges is that depending on variation of the click hinges that you have (earlier ones had really floppy click-action, and (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It's actually about a year old at this point. Until now, though, the only sets that have used it were Clikits. (...) Combining the two is something that has to be done with a certain amount of care. It's a lot easier to build System onto (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) In the Netherlands they're being dumped for around 3-4 Euro each, depending on size. And still none are sold as of yet... although that couldnt have anything to do with the excellent design right? :D :D (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.no)
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Today I discovered the Galidor figures for sale for the first time here where I live (Tromsø, Norway. They was on sale too.... Is 50NOK (about 6 euro or 7.3 US $) cheap for those figures? Even if they are cheap I dont think I will buy any for (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.no)
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| | Re: 2004 Alpha Team: The Good, the Bad, and the Jack Stone
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(...) Oops. Perhaps my wording was vague, but you're correct. The fingers are indeed compatible, though the bricks/plates themselves are not overly similar. I would guess that they're not sufficiently idential to be in danger of patent infringement. (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Are you sure about that? They may not be the exact same parts, but the hinge fingers sure look like a match. I'll have to test it though. I'd bet Lego has a patent on the new click hinge finger design, in addition to any patents on the hinged (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:HzEppu.20uG@lugnet.com... (...) so (...) imagine it (...) than (...) position. (...) You can do this with the fingered hinges as well. Even my older fingered hinges have enough friction (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I completely agree with this point, The various click-hinges were cool when I first got them in the 1999 X-Wing set, but they spread like kudzu to overtake every hinge application under the sun! They're versatile, yes, and they have the nice (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 2004 Alpha Team: The Good, the Bad, and the Jack Stone
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(...) Another thing to remember is that the click hinge "clicks" and therefore means that you can position canopies and whatever else in an "open" position. Which is better for "playability" (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I bought a MegaBlok Alien Agency set on sale (to compare colors) and noticed it came with a nice old style finger hinge. It works quite well, even though it's made of inferior plastic. So you're probably right about the patent. If so, it's (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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"David Simmons" <xenobuzz@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:HzE3K5.MM6@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped .... ] (...) I (...) appeared (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I couldn't agree with you more. I have said it before and I will say it again, I think the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | I've Got a Loverly Bunch of Modulex!
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298 more than before to be precise. They arrived today! (URL) 1x1 6 (4 of them destroyed by glue) Brick 1x2 26 Brick 1x3 21 Brick 1x4 51 (6 of them destroyed by glue) Brick 1x5 1 Brick 1x10 21 Brick 2x2 22 Brick 2x3 26 Brick 2x4 50 Brick 2x5 5 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | 2004 Alpha Team: The Good, the Bad, and the Jack Stone
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Hey all, Much to my surprise, my local consignment shop had the complete theme. After looking over all the sets, I bought #4743 Ice Blade ($10) and #4742 Chill Speeder ($4). The idea seems to be Alpha Team meets Ice Planet 2002 with a dash of (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Designer sets 4506 (Sea) and 4507 (Prehistoric)
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Greetings and Salutations, I am a big fan of the new Designer series. When I saw 4506 "Sea Predators" and 4507 "Prehistoric Creatures" appear on S@H, I ordered them right away! They arrived today and I spent all evening assembling a few of the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.reviews)
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| | Re: What would be the LEGO equivalent to the new Barbie clothing line?
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(...) suit :-) (URL) I wonder what the equivalent for LEGO would be? T-shirts/polo's with a torso print? With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Clearly it is now, since it's priced in Euros. (...) I think they've successfully retired "System" as a product group name. Unlike DUPLO and TECHNIC, System is more commonly known as just "LEGO", so it's not exactly a household name. Dropping (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.be, FTX)
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I have never seen a blue tub 3033 in Belgium (has it ever been available in Europe?). I only know of its existence via AFOL webpages (mostly from the USA). Untill know... (URL) Notice the "Basic" logo on the side. I thought it should be the "System" (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.be, FTX)
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| | Help identifying 2x8 brick with single hole
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In a collection of parts (probably from mid-late 70s) I found a 2x8 red brick that has a single hole in the top/middle of it - between the 4th and 5th studs. The hole is about the same diameter as the classic antenna pieces. Anyone know which set(s) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: What would be the LEGO equivalent to the new Barbie clothing line?
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All Classic Space sets reissued in their original colors. Dave* *who'd dearly like to see trans-yellow make a reappearance as a windshield color! (22 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen Gary Istok?
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Gary Istok wrote in message ... (...) Gary, it's good to see you back! I look forward to adding more History of Lego links to the Town group page :-) Kevin ---...--- Farmhouse kit: (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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