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On Tuesday the 18th I extended a simple invitation for people to Visit NILTC’s next show: (URL) was responded to by Larry Pieniazek, The curator for lugnet.trains thus: (URL) copy came from the library who is very excited about this show. I would (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.clb, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.terms) !
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(...) Sorry, should have made that past tense. Don't worry, he's not throwing them away anymore.. He's throwing them in the back of my truck! :) Darrell (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Geez, tell him to stack them up and sell them/give them to other AFOLs! What a waste of useful tubs (and landfill mass increase). (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Well, they're selling them for $6.95! A bit much, I think. Especially when I've found old Duplo tubs *with bricks* at a CVS or 2 for less than $10 (wish I had found a ton more). (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Agreed. I MUCH prefer the older tub. But I use the new tubs for static storage, and my 200 or so old tubs for when I need to move something. But I need MORE tubs ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Too bad they aren't available via Shop At Home, unless I've missed seeing them there? I've never been to an official company store or LLCA, so I guess I've never been exposed to these. Hey, now I don't feel like it was such a silly idea after (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This already exists - there's a yellow tub that is sold empty at LEGO stores and I believe at LLCA too. IIRC they were lampooned on LUGNET ("$X.XX for an empty tub? What are they, nuts?"). Personally I like the big tubs with the studs, just (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I think putting them all in consistent packaging (not tubs - see below for more) is a great idea. Now... getting stores to actually display them all together, so the effect (of similar packaging) can pay off, is another story. It amazes me to (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I'd rather pay less for the package and have more of my money go to the brick. The new tub with the studs is not really a very good tub compared to the old one with the flat lid... it takes up a lot more space and doesn't travel nearly as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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{snip} I called the number for Lego Canada and was told by a recording that they would be closed Oct.11 for Thanksgiving, and resume regular business hours afterwards. Not sure if I called the wrong number, or called after hours or what happened. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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You know, I can understand not using tubs for the smaller sets, but it sure would have been nice to see the 4421 in a tub. Then again, continuity of the series might be lost if one were in a tub while others were in boxes... I know! Put them ALL in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) OMG, that was so smart... Seriously too funny! Scala, Galidor, and ZNAp...you're a genius!!! ~See, war CAN be fun. --==Richard==-- (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.general)
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(...) This brand has appeared again on eBay: (URL) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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My fellow AFOLs, I used to like visiting the LUGNET website on a daily basis to catch up with what you talented and creative builders were up to with your belovéd LEGO. I have often been inspired by your ingenuity and technical ability to put (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.color, lugnet.lego) !
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Lost in all the color debate has been coverage of 2005 sets. Looks like this URL went live - (URL) new page shows five new bulk lego sets. They are packed in suitcase style handled boxes, not tubs. Set numbers include - 4421 (1000 pieces) 4423 (800 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: LEGO moves production
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(...) Little update to Arne's story. Bloomberg reports Lego is closing its Incheon, South Korea plant. Oh yeah, and Stan Lee won summary judgment vs Marvel. (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | From a 22, almost 23, year old kid
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I've thought about writing something here for a while, and only now seems like as good a time as any. First off, I did "sign" the letter to the CEO but in all honesty, it's not gonna stop me from buying Lego any time soon. The only thing standing in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.color, Thomas Stangl wrote: <snip> (...) True, but how much of that 5% actually cares about the color change enough to vocally protest? Based on the discussion here I'd well less than half and probably more like one tenth (and I think (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) And your actions, kissing their hindquarters vociferously, will somehow tell them when they might have done something that has upset their paying customers? ENOUGH of the puckering up, Bill. (...) 5% is 5%. If you as a CEO piss off 5% of your (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Is the studios camera the same electronics as the one sold with 9731 Vision Command ? If so, you might google for Vision Command driver. I was able to find an OS-X driver for mine via that method. (although of course the Vision Command (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Nathanael Kuipers wrote: SNIP (...) DUDE! that rocks! Long live 4100 (& drooling to get 4883!) Jeff (brother in creator set alternate models) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company / Call for your signs! (no discussions here please)
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So what if people complain? What you call petulant brats, I call passionate enthusiasts. It’s all relative. And more so, in the end, what’s worse… Those who complain, or those who complain about the complainers. At least these people have a cause, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wait... would that be new brown...or old brown? (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(snip) (...) I can confirm that the license agreement with Steven Spielberg and LEGO for LEGO Studios has ended. The LEGO stores cannot sell LEGO Studios anymore. Also, in conjunction with the cost savings that LEGO is pushing for, I would (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Thanks a lot, guys, you've made me hate LUGNET.
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(...) I wouldn't say that I hate LUGNET, but I am very frustrated by the behaviour of some people here. Like Larry mentioned in a previous post, there have been numerous cases where people have posted rude, unecessary remarks. If only people could (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.color, Richard Noeckel wrote: [snip - just go back and read it] Alright! At last, some clear sense in this morasse! My legions of Bionicle mutant toa heroes stand ready for battle! They are through with being put down. Their patience is (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Thanks a lot, guys, you've made me hate LUGNET.
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Hey Jeremiah, As Steve noted, it's pretty easy to stay away from the real acrimonious threads. I pretty much stick to reading specific theme forums. Things aren't really that bad. Look at the posts that are spotlighted right now: 8 are highlighting (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Here here... Although I plan on hanging around and having a look in on LUGNET every so often, I have to agree with you about the mood shift seen over the last year or so. I too like to come here to see others ideas and MOCS. But this constant (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Jeremiah, while I would intend to agree with you on many of your points, I can make at least two suggestions. First: Stop reading all the posts that pertain to the color change. I did, and I am much happier. Second: Start over with (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) WOW! This is the first I've seen of your 'designer alternates' and so I've just spent a highly enjoyable jaunt through your Brickshelf folders. Fabulous work which shows just what Lego is all about - I hope some of the designer set design (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I'm not brown-nosing. I'm just disgusted with the way some so-called Adult fans of LEGO act like three-year-olds when the company makes a change they don't agree with. (...) Yeah, they're a company that needs to focus on its core business - (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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| | When was Lego first sold in Your Country?
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OK, I too am tired of the flame wars...... So on a different note: What year was Lego first sold in your country? I know, I know, go look in the Lego official website timeline. Well it is very misleading because it references sales and opening of a (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO moves production
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(...) My new (URL) Hogwarts Castle> box says: "Components made in DENMARK, SWITZERLAND, SWEDEN, CHINA and KOREA" So add Czech Rep, and there you go. (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(As much as I hate big dramatic "Look at me, I quit" posts, I truly feel the need to say this, not to bring attention to myself, but to get this off my chest.) When I was in high school (and all through college, for that matter), LUGNET was around (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: An alternative open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company
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Some snippage. (...) I agree with Peter, I think excessive crossposting is something to be avoided. And I'm not the only person that feels that way. I'd also remind those thinking of crossposting excessively (for shock, for humor, to make a point, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I wonder if we should all put away our toys (or dump them off at the local children's hospital, donate to the tsunami children) and go outside for a bicycle ride, or grab a book or something. -Patrick (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) All right, Brickwars it is! We can have a massive battle at Brickfest, the color-fast against the color-less. um, are there any bley minifigs out yet? (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Hello Nathanael! I'm so glad you posted this pic/link for people to see. I saw it earlier today on Brickshelf and was hoping that it would get the attention it deserves. I'm a big fan of your all of your work, not just this model. I hope when (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Civil War!
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Let's do this! I'm tired of this debate. I'm sick of the contention between individuals. Enough!!! Let's just 'throw down' and go to war. Let's just put the civility aside and flame the hell outta each other. C'mon, bring it... I like the old grey, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: An alternative open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company
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(...) I have to agree with Bob here... Y'know, sometimes the consumers know better than the management William! That, and your whole brown-nosing here smells like @$$ What's so productive about giving TLG praise? They're a company, they don't need (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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| | An alternative open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company
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To Mr. Jørgen Vig Knudstorp CEO of LEGO Company Billund Denmark Dear Mr. Knudstorp, We are writing to you, the highest authority of the LEGO® Company, to affirm our support of LEGO despite the recent controversial color changes to light grey, dark (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains, lugnet.color) !!
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(...) Wow! Looks great! You're too good at this. You take the "What would you make?" thing to the next level. You make alternates that look like they could have been the main model. Tell the truth, does TLC consult with you on the parts selection (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Amazing work on all your alternate models. Wow! If not full-blown instructions, have you considered doing pics of your model during construction/deconstruction? I know I wouls love to try out some of your designs so I could see them in my (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Studios Question
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(...) I also have this problem. There used to be a FAQ telling you to send them questions through e-mail. I sent two emails, one in Sept/Oct and Another in late November. I never recieved any response. Please let me know what they say if anyone (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Really impressive for a limited parts pallette. Is this an official alternate model? Or just proof that Lego's alternate designers need to work harder? :^) -Stefan- (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | MOC4100: Cranetruck
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Before I continue building alternate models of the new designersets I still wanted to build another one of the 'old' 4100 Maximum Wheels designerset. I tried to use as many bricks of the set as I could and this is the result: (URL) (Click the pic to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) Lar, I was in Enfield last April, and I know one of the buidlings there was still doing set packaging (production line of bins feeding pieces of Lego bricks into bags, and then the bags were going into boxes and tubs). I know the large (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I thought Enfield was now a distribution center only and all molding and set assembly/packaging has been terminated. Who has been there lately and can confirm/deny? (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) To the best of my knowledge, that is correct. The sets are made in-country to be more adaptable to the product mix that is desired by the marketplace in each country (plus, I figure it's easier to ship bricks en masse than sets--a lot of (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lego Studios Question
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(...) This might help: (URL) if it wraps) ROSCO (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but I didn't see anything for Studios. Is there any way possible to get the Studios camera to work with Windows XP? The software doesn't seem to be compatible, and the OS doesn't recognize the camera. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) When I checked it, I did it thru my bookmark and did not realize it till now. My mistake :(. Shoulda checked the URL. My bookmark URL: (URL) To answer your Q: I refer to my land (where my house sits) as Gakland. The land that's flowing with (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Hats off to Jake!
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Hello! And thanks to every LEGO employee who ever designed a great set, in particular those responsible for sets #851 (1977), #375 (1978), #928 (1979), #7740 (1980), #6382 (1981), #6950 (1982), #1592 (1983), #6080 (1984), #6392 (1985), #6067 (1986), (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company / Call for your signs! (no discussions here please)
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___...___ February 2005 To Mr. Jørgen Vig Knudstorp CEO of LEGO Company Billund Denmark Dear Mr. Knudstorp, we are writing to you, the highest authority of LEGO Company, in order to express a matter of utmost importance for our community. We, the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains, lugnet.color) !!
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| | Open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company / Call for discussion!
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Dear LEGO® Fans! Below you will find an open letter to the LEGO Company’s CEO. The Intention of the letter is the urgend wish to get back our SYSTEM grey back. I will post this letter 2 times: the second posting is meant to put your name under it. I (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains, lugnet.color) !!
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(...) So this means that parts are currently molded in ... Denmark, Switzerland and the Czech Republic ? Sets are being assembled in ... Denmark, Enfield/USA and (possibly) South Korea ? Ray (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Just wanted to be the one who made post number 50.000 in "General"....! But as to the subject, in the Danish television yesterday it was announced, that LEGO will move a considerable part of its production capacity from Billund (Denmark) to the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: fibblesnork.com???
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(...) ...And still has nothing to do with Todd. PS, what is a gakLander? I know what gak means... (21 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) It's back online. "The Gaklander" (21 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Sure, no problem Top Black Square: Collect Chevrolet model cars Left section: (header) Lego's Chevrolet model cars (small) Are accurate miniature models of the original Chevrolet models. They are made of a special type of plastic and lasts (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk)
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(...) Wow, thanks Martin! Now I REALLY want one of these things! And I know a bunch of Chevy guys who'd think the same.. If it's not to pushy to ask, could you do this one too? (URL) Unfortunately all I can speak/read is American. :( But if I can do (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX)
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| | Western sets in Lego club newsletter ?
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Lately I've been very interested in #6762 Legoredo, wish they'd rerelease it as a Legend, so I decided to go to Lego.com and do a search for it, just in case they still had some. :) Anyways, among the search results was the front page of a Lego club (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.western, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Who's this
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Those engines were built by me. I have been building Lego Steam engines for about 13 years now. Most are 100% Lego parts, but a few like the small yellow one has clear oscillating cyliders that I machined out of acrylic(plexiglas). The red engine (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Well, Left section: (in black square) Lego toys in red square: Chevrolet model delivery vans available both as an ordinary delivery van without mechanics (series 960) and as a mechanical delivery van (series 970) with the modern flywheel (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX)
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| | Re: Removing "dots" from baseplates
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(...) Paint stores sell a product called 'Goof Off'. Really!. It removes paint from all kinds of surfaces, without harming anything. I've used it on carpet, and on various kinds of floor surfaces. ***I've never tried it on ABS, use a less-valuable (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | FOTW: I love Ross!
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Hey all, Seems to me I haven't seen a FOTW in quite a few blue moons. While shopping for some new shirts at the local Ross about a month ago, I noticed they had some Lego on deep discount. I picked up a few things. Today I decided to go back and see (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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I have some of the 48x48 green baseplates with the soccer field white dots. Has anyone had luck removing the dots from baseplates. Normally the dots make it a rare item and removing the dots is bad. The soccer plates I got a reasonable price and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Vikings!!!
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(...) I assume most of you have seen these: (URL) It seems to me that Lego has been stealing the work of some AFOLs. viking helmets and good beards are the domain of red bean studio. Then there are the lighting torches, lightsabers etc. that they (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Hey Darrell, Nice advertisement. This is the first time I have seen the 1:43 trucks advertised with Lego bricks. Since this is the mid-1950's, the bricks were slotted bricks. The Lego windows of that era fit between the slots, not onto the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX)
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| | Dawsonville LEGO Outlet Store closing :(
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For those of you who didn't know the Dawsonville Georgia LEGO Outlet store is being closed (this is the first US LEGO Outlet opened in Oct. 1999). I guess this is another sign of the tough times for LEGO retail. I know many folks have never (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ga)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Thanks Phil! Here's a pic of what I'm talking about, just in case others were interested: (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Hi Gary, thanks for the response. I guess I glossed over the scale in my haste to grab another piece of LEGO ephemera.. In the book it does say the scale is approximately 1:40. I'd still love to have some of these, as I'm as much of a gearhead (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX)
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| | Re: Part Identification Help Needed
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"Thomas Main" <thomasmain@myrealbox.com> wrote in message news:IA9F0u.n9L@lugnet.com... (...) The part in question is a Fabuland Washbasin that appeared in the Fabuland sets 3623 and 3646 It's Bricklink part number is fabek2 Hope that helps! cheers (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.general)
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| | Part Identification Help Needed
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I am looking for the part number for a large one piece sink shown in the following picture (the white sink with red tap): (URL) have searched through peeron trying to find this part without any luck. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@myrealbox.com (21 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: VIKINGS!!!!!!!(Re: was:LEGO new crane)
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(...) Based on a size comparison with a minifig and with a 1 x 6 piece (the 1 x 6 with railing at the top) and based on the color and what little details are visible in the picture, I think the wheels are the same as the 81.6x38R wheels from the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: VIKINGS!!!!!!!(Re: was:LEGO new crane)
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(...) On the giant dump truck, do those tires look like Power Puller tires, or something else ? Also, do you think the bed of the truck is constructed, I don't think they would make a a single Lego piece that big, would they ? (21 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The Beeesh
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In lugnet.general, Eric Sophie and others wrote: (snip) I'm not seeing this on topic for .general XFUT back to .mecha and those posts with FUT set to .general have been forceFUT back to .mecha as well... I would ask everyone participating in this (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Now There's an Enthusiast - Hidden Treasure (was Re: The Beeesh)
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(...) OMG, now I have to reply (uggg sorry!) Honest, Dave, I really don't want you to feel that way. I promise if you look close, you'll see all kinds of cool little things packed in small places and what not. Often times, I just hope someone will (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Now There's an Enthusiast (was Re: The Beeesh)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Eaton wrote: (major snippage) (...) My gawd man! Are you OK? Now, I'm not in the mecha crowd but I do get some enjoyment checking out works by Eric. What really got me to post here were those last sentences. You make it (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Hi, If you are familiar with the 60's steerable vehicles (331-337), the steering mechanism on these earlier ~1:40 (non-constructional) vehicles of which you enquire was quite similar. The triangle sign on the cab roof is the user control, as (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | Re: Potomac Mills Outlet & Tysons Corner Store
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(...) Alex, While I don't know the assortments compared to NY and NJ, I can tell you that the assortment of parts is better at Tyson's Corner than the outlet. The last time I was there (before Christmas) at both locations, the Outlet had red 1x6 (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Johnny Thunder and Blackheart's Gold (Completed!!!)
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Well here are the last scenes in the story. Hope you liked it. I'd be grateful for comments, so I can improve my work, both building and writing. Is there anything you think I did well and would like to see more of? Anything you think I did poorly (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Potomac Mills Outlet & Tysons Corner Store
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I am planning on visiting the DC area for the sole purpose of going to the Potomac Mills Outlet and store in Tysons Corner. My primary interest is the Pick-a-Brick selection in these stores. Does the selection of special elements varies (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Well, post the text and I can translate it for you. Martin (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | Re: Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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(...) Darrell, I am not 100% sure, but I think you are describing the 1:43 scale model cars that Lego made in the early to mid 1950's, BUT they were not part of the LEGO System. The box tops and pictures on the boxes of these cars/trucks do not show (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | Anyone read Danske Modelbiler?
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Hello, I don't exactly know where to put this, so I'll take a chance and post here - please forgive me if I should've posted elsewhere.. I stumbled upon a gently used copy of "Danske Modelbiler" Collectors Priceguide for Danish Modelcars, by Dorte (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | Re: Lego Volvo
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Maybe this is old news, but there is (another?) LEGO SUV being displayed at the Volvo booth at LA Auto Show this year. I don't remember seeing it there last year, but maybe I just missed it. Not sure if it's the same car that's in LLCA. The whole (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: fibblesnork.com???
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(...) I believe Todd's registration ran out on fibblesnork.com and he didn't renew it, so nothing on that site now has anything to do with him. ROSCO (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | fibblesnork.com???
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A couple of days ago, I stumbled across this site: (URL) this a valid site? Or do I have some trojan? It looks suspiscious to me. If I click the link, I get 'search for: lego, legos, bionicle and 'jewish dating' (???) amongst other things. IIRC, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: trading
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(...) Trading is great! But this is OFF TOPIC for .general. Please confine it to a .market group, thanks... (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Johnny Thunder and Blackheart's Gold (1/8 Update)
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Well all, here is another update. I think it is Part VIII. The story in now complete, and I think it will last two more days if I post my standard four scene updates daily. I might do a double posting tomorrow so I don't have to break up the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: trading
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"Master Blobicus" <Cartmandude@cox.net> wrote in message news:I91K2p.qr5@lugnet.com... (...) would (...) instructions have (...) snipped Sorry, I do not have those items not interest in what you have. But I am happy to see other people looking for (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: rarest printed parts?
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(...) S, It may not be super rare in Europe, but the 309/1309 Church is very rare in USA/Canada, where it was never sold. If you come across any more, please let me know!! :-) Also, thanks for showing the 2x10 beam from Bremen Germany. Promotional (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: rarest printed parts?
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One rare part can be found here: (URL) have only heard about this single item. I beleieve the church 309/1309 is somehow common, I have got it offered a few times (the set). (<- I collect chucrhes!) S "Gary Istok" <istokg@earthlink.net> wrote in (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Johnny Thunder and Blackheart's Gold (Double Dose)
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I must be on a roll, but since I am hoping to have the story finished by the time school starts, I decided to up the ante a bit. So, here is a double dose of Johnny Thunder's Adventures: (URL) whole thing (thus far), when moderated: (URL) are (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: valuing lego for insurance purposes
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(...) I have my LEGO collection insured under a special collection agengy insurance. I tried to have my renter's insurance thru ALL STATE give me a quote but they did seem to understand that my collection of lEGO was worth $20,000. They wanted to (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Whitening yellowed bricks
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HI, I bought a Futuron space set that has some of the white pieces yellowed. I checked the FAQ and will try soaking them in a bleach solution to restore the colour. I'm concerned about the printed pieces though. Does anyone have experience on this. (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Johnny Thunder and Blackheart's Gold (Broken Links Fixed)
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Whoops! Here's the right ones: (5 URLs) The whole thing (thus far), when moderated: (URL) Comments are welcome, Steve (21 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Johnny Thunder and Blackheart's Gold (Update 1/5)
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Yes, it was quick, but I had some free time, and thought since I went so long for the last ones, I'd do a double entry for today. Thus, Part VI is now ready for viewing: (5 URLs) The whole thing (thus far), when moderated: (URL) Comments are (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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