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LEGO has released their annual report for 2004 and it looks like there is some good news! (URL) came into my Inbox via Google alerts, with this link: (URL) up the great work! Best regards, Allan B. (21 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego) !!
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In lugnet.build, Sergio Miguel Antunes wrote: SNIP Sérgio. Thank you SO MUCH for posting! This car is GREAT!! I even bought 2 of the 'Flame Glider' orange racers yesterday, just on the chance you would post, & I was thrilled when I checked Lugnet & (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hi Jeff I am Sergio from PLUG - Portuguese Lego Users Group, a legalized association of AFOL in Portugal. I am also the author and owner of that car. It was presented in an Expo for toys and children accessories in a Portuguese city called (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) How accurate do you need? Many LDraw models include a lot of internal structure and as long as those are accurate enough, you'd be all set. Hope that helps. XFUT lugnet.cad (21 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) Sorry to follow up on my own answer, but here's some more resources for creating a Mozilla (Firefox) theme: (URL) may take a shot myself... ;) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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Hello, I am wondering if someone can point me to a good source for the dimensions of various Lego blocks. Specially a source that provides more then just the external dimensions. Thank you in advance, Brent (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Eric Sophie wrote:[...] (...) We used those when I worked at Futura. Stuck them on for prototypes. there's a little grid-thing for aligning them too. I actually still have my grid-thing, but I -never- would have taken a stud out (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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I saw this on B-shelf last week or so & thought it was VERY cool: (2 URLs) it's in 'PLUG's folder (a train organization apparently): (URL) I was wondering if the owner of the folder or someone from that group or show had any more pics or intructions (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Not that I could find, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. This could be a great project for somebody, though... I found a beginning tutorial here: (URL) Kelly (21 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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does anybody know if there is a lego theme for mozilla firefox thanks tyler (21 years ago, 2-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Nice box Steve! Funny, I could swear that it looks just like the #712/#713 (full/empty) 11"x 14 3/4" wooden box sets from 1963-65 or even the #822/#823 (full/empty) wooden box sets from 1966-68. Those were only sold in continental Europe. They (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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No, its not an April Fool's Day joke, I really do have four more parts for you enjoyment. They are full of action packed goodness. Hope you like them. Here they are: (URL) whole Gypsy-licious gallery: (URL) Steve (21 years ago, 2-Apr-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) It might even have said Copyright 2005 - 1st of April? Looked at the clock an realised it is passed midnight here in Athens but it's properbly still 1st of April where you are. Nice one though - I would love those woodenboxes for my newly (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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Today my wife gave me a Prehistoric Creatures set for my birthday. Lego is apparently switching back to having a second box inside the outer sleeve like they did up until a few years ago. But the new inside box is nicer than the old ones - it's much (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) YEESH! You're SLOW! Mine's already up, on the MOC spotlight even. Legoswami (21 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(2 URLs) The Dread Pirate Two-By-Two>> Just in time for April Fool's Day, I've created this pirate banner for the Dread Pirate Two-by-Two, the most feared brick in the seven seas! Don't let his small size fool you -- he's the most violent 2x2 the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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Mwahahahaha! Tomorrow will be April 1st and last time I checked, there's all these pranksters that will be trying to catch us with a nice announcement about how LEGO is going to reintroduce the monorail sets or the classic grays... However, I'll mis (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Dave, Thanks for the inventory! Eric (21 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.inv)
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Hi all, I have recently recieved a Lego Set 166 'Vehicle Extra Parts Kit' that I won on ebay. (URL) have posted an inventory at (URL) is some interesting items I found: 1. This set contains a gray 4x8 plate with the old waffle style bottom 2. The (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.inv)
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I'm trying to find out if this site ships to Canada but I don't speak Finnish and there are no online translators for Finnish. (URL) Thanks, Mike mkultra71(at)gmail.com (21 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) One reason for the grooves is to fit the awning piece (URL) the windowsill piece (URL) in Yorkshire (21 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes those 1x6x5 windows have a glass insert. They are similar to the glass inserts in the 1x4x3 windows that can be opened and closed vertically. I don't know why they have those groves around the perimeter. But it makes them "not compatible" (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Bzzt! From Best Lock's own site: (URL) Page passed on a drawing and samples of his blocks to the Christiansens in Denmark" Of course, I don't think Page gave Lego any "official" rights to the brick, since Lego settled out-of-court in 1981, (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) i saw that but dismissed it for some reason. Is it glazed? Do you know what the reasoning behind the grooves was? Thanks Tim (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Thank you all! I'll try to inform you of the things I am allowed to tell. Hope to give you some great models in return. Take care and keep on building! Nate (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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Like Keith Hui, all I can say is good luck! (21 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce, Nathanael Kuipers wrote: Way to go! your single set creations have been an inspiration to me, and you have a great talent for seeing the limitless-ness in inventive constructions in what many see as 'limited-piece-builds'. That (...) (21 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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I have seen this coming for quite some time. And I am extremely happy for you(And us :) I also promise to purchase anything that you are involved with, even if it has nothing to due with my taste in that perticular Lego aspect. I will buy out of (...) (21 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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(...) All the good things have been said by others... So I'll stay mum and wish you the best. (...) Who wants to bet that Nate will bring us the next REAL Technic Supercar? Keith (21 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) Hi Joe, We'll have to wait how things will work out, but if it's possible I'll try to drop a line sometimes. We still have our little plan, which hopefully will surprise and stimulate people. ;) I'm honored and excited that you've chosen me (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Scott, I'll do my best to make both TLC and AFOLs happy. If they give me an e-mail account, I'll probably let you know (if that's allowed) Nate (21 years ago, 26-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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(...) Thank you so much Paul for your kind words! I'll do my best for all of you. I'm not sure what exactly they want me to build at TLC, so we'll have to wait if I am allowed to build both main models and alternates.. My first goal is convincing (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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(...) -snip- Nathanael, Congratulations!!! And, I think we should be congratulating TLC, too. You're a terrific builder and I'm sure you'll contribute great things to the LEGO line. It's been wonderful sharing in my LEGO fun with you and I'm glad to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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Yay! Hoooooooorrrrrray! Hooo...ooorrrrrrrray! Hoooorrrrrrraaaay! I'm so happy for you! From the First Little Bot to this wonderful achievment! Go Nate Go! e (21 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) snip Awesome Nathanael! As you have proven time and again with your creations, there is no one more deserving to be a master builder than you. Hopefully now we can get some (official) instructions for your alternate models. ;) Best of luck. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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Nate, Cpongrats and Best of luck to you at Billund! Hope they give you a LEGO e-mail account! Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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(...) Nate, it's been a real pleasure getting to know you online. I'm very happy to see you take off and am honored by your mentioning me. And I'm really happy that you are going to do what you wanted - congratulations! And yes, I will be buying (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX)
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Hi, This will probably be my last post for a while, because in a week I'll be moving to LEGO Denmark to help developing things for next year. I hope to design a great model in return for all your supporting and helping comments for the past few (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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Ok, I wanna chime in here--in a nutshell, I can find faults with both of ya. (...) Ok, When I was in college (circa 1997), we wanted to use some trademarks, but without paying a licensing fee (T-shirt sales for a scholarship). We were told by the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) So based on your argument, both of these globes (URL) must be derived from this (10 year old) version (URL) because the 4 corners of the earth are clearly in the same location? Hmmm, I'm not completely convinced. However, I do admit the globe (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks ROSCO! Sheesh...you'd think I could get my URL correct! (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Agreed. (...) I gotta disagree with this - Yes, if you were painting a globe on a spherical ball, then I would agree. But you're using Lego and imposing a rectilinear pattern onto a spherical object. So, you're going to have 4 flat "faces" (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes it did, and I really like them. Nice work! Christian (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Dark purple, blue violet, sky blue, and dark green (Re: My collection of colours)
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(...) Now what you need Henry are the Cellulose Acetate colors (1958-63): red (looks red-orange), yellow (a Chiffon yellow), blue (a brighter blue). The CA colors for white, black and gray are so close to the ABS versions, they would be hard to tell (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Dark purple, blue violet, sky blue, and dark green (Re: My collection of colours)
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Some new additions to my colour collection: dark purple (#20) blue violet (#22) sky blue (#27) dark green (#31) (URL) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Don't forget that - the map of the earth is quite static, it's the same for us all - the way to produce circles and spheres with Lego have been published many times. Taking this in consideration, it would be quite difficult to produce two (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) At least he lost money on it- maybe that will stop him... (21 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I haven't seen it noted anywhere before, but there seem to be 3 different molds used to make functionally different versions of this part, the 2x2x2 round robot body (R2-D2 body): (URL) The difference is in how the center hole at the bottom of the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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Did the enigmatic subject make anyone, who wouldn't normally look, look? Here are two new Indy vignettes: one from Raiders of the Lost Ark and one from Temple of Doom. First: "This whole place is slithering" (URL) Second: "It feel like we step on (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general) !
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Derek, since you've come out of the woodwork, let's have it out. (...) Are you serious? I assumed you used my instructions since it is exactly the same. Looking at images side-by-side, I see one or two bricks out of place. The other 2,387 are (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) There's also a similar one in the Ultimate Lego Book. It's shown on the front cover, and IIRC inside as well: (URL) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) For years now the OpenGL programming books have featured a LEGO globe on cover. Perhaps that's what you're thinking of. (URL) Have fun, Don (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Let me clarify a few things here. #1 I have more than 20 years experience with brick. Why did you assume that your creation had been copied? You didn't even ask if it might be similar in design. YOU, sir, started with the rudeness as evidenced (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Ahh, I was wondering that myself (I actually did ask a question regarding the origin of the design to the seller and it didn't appear public, so I assumed that the seller had the control to suppress it. JOHN (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well, even if they copied your instructions verbatim it doesn't seem they've done anything illegal, since there was no restriction on use of your instructions. If they did indeed copy it and are using your work to profit (with their own (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) No. Displaying the question publically is an option for the seller. And can't happen at all during the last 12 hours of an auction. Clark (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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"meenkee" <meenkee@cox.net> wrote in message news:IDrn12.21Fs@lugnet.com... (...) people (...) month. (...) copied (...) sell (...) thing... (...) a (...) Globe I (...) create (...) I (...) community. (...) (URL) (...) Do (...) emailed the (...) (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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If you ask a seller a question, are they required to post it (in the "questions" area at the bottom)? If so, we could bombard the auction with, "Can't you just go to brickshelf and download the instructions?" -type questions. Of course that won't (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) In the specific case of eBay, you can report the violation to them and, if you provide sufficient evidence, they'll yank the listing. -Orion (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) eBay has a system in place for owners to protect their work from copies. Here's a link for more information: (URL) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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Well, IANAL, but I would think that by putting the step-by-step directions on a public website you're encouraging people to build a globe of their own. (Great model, btw - I might have to build one!) But, I also think that the seller should give you (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Touché! (...) Or..."imitation isn't the sincerest form of flattery; it's theft". JOHN (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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SNIP... (...) Chalk it up as your own personal experience and put it away for a lesson learned. You'll end up with clearer head, more friends than enemies, and experience for future situations. What if LEGO would have done the same thing without (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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Out of curiousity, a couple times a month I search Ebay, looking for people selling LEGO creations of mine. Sadly, I often come across one or two a month. These people either claim it as their own, or make no mention that they copied the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I never noticed the different studs, but you're right. Thanks for the info. Paul (21 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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Just a friendly reminder to all of you loyal users of Lugnet. While .general is sometimes seen as the main newsgroup of Lugnet, it should be noted that posts are on topic for .general only if there is not a better newsgroup for them to go in. Of (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) These are relatively unknown to European collectors. They were only ever produced in USA/Canda in 1970-71. I have a pair of these. I use one as a castle courtyard plate (there are no lane markings). This was the first ever plastic roadplate, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: AoJT3: Johnny Thunder and the King of the Gypsies (Update March 16)
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Well since this week is spring break, and since I am not going anywhere for it, I figure I can finish, or at least get very close to finishing, this latest adventure. So here are the next four scenes: (URL) whole gallery: (URL) Steve (21 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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I don't recall having seen any Star Wars vignettes (well other than the storyteller sets), so I thought I'd try doing some of my own. Maybe I'm the first, I'm pretty sure I'm the first StarWars Vignette at lugnet.build.vignette. So anyhow, here's (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Cool ASCII art there. The roadplate is a Samsonite plate from the 1970's. Fairly rare to find today. It's listed as set 078 on Lugnet: (URL) a few pictures on Brickshelf: (URL) one I've seen had very unusual rounded top studs, instead of the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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Hi, I have a baseplate that I can't find on Lugnet or Peeron. It's 50x50, less than plate thickness (whatever the term for that is), green, and has smooth grey roads 14 studs wide. The roads enter on three of the sides, curve a bit, and meet close (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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When I was in Europe lately I had a chance to look at the new Duplo© sets. They are nice sets for town, farm and train. Since my baggage capacity was limited I did not buy any. I wanted to buy them being back in the states. In the local TrU no luck (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general) !
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(...) Steve, That's a pretty cool idea, akin to the moonbase project. Do you have an overall layout you are building out to? Ed (21 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Two Vignettes and a Funeral
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(...) Those were all very good, especially the beach one. The Southern California wave rider in me came out when I saw it. Question- Did you intentionally make it look like the surfer is going to go over the falls? A nice accent if you did. Adr. (21 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) I was just watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (one of *My* faviorite movies) last night. Weird, but great! Though I'll have to say the beach MOC was my fav... God Bless, Nathan (21 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks. Hadn't thought about the transblue. Not sure if I have enough transblue bricks or any transblue slopes. (...) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! (...) Any suggestions on how to make it less static? Steve (21 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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Decided that three vignettes weren't enough for today, so I added a new room to my submarine: The Bunk Room, where the sailors can catch up on their 'Z's, in tiny cramped beds. (URL) The whole boat (yes I said boat, submarines are technically boats, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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Very nice! The sun bathing one is my favorite! In fact, I had nearly the very same idea for a Joe Vig vignette! I think the wave might look better if it had some transparent blue and white pieces in it, but the shape itself looks good. The Floor Is (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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| | Two Vignettes and a Funeral
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Hey all, Spent the morning making three vignettes: This one is from a scene in my favorite movie, which I was watching while I was building. Its called "The Floor is On Fire:" (URL) second one illustrates the dangers of setting up sun-bathing camp (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: No Lego Window System
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(...) The largest single pane window that I am aware of was the 1x6x5, which had a very limited production in only 4 colors - blue, yellow, brown and gray. Since it was used in the 80's and 90's, the mold is probably retired today. Gary Istok (21 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hey all, My latest vignette project: the U.S.S. Vignette. This will be a series of modular vignettes, which when done should create the interior of an attack submarine. Thus far, it includes: The Torpedo Room: (URL) The Bridge: (URL) And the whole (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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| | CG Batman film using virtual LEGO (was: CG Batman Film using non-LEGO)
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(...) I'm glad you posted this as I've been thinking of doing the same but couldn't decide if it should go anywhere other than .clone-brands. That being said because of your question below (and my answer to it) I'm going to cross-post this to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.animation, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: No Lego Window System
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I have to agree with this, but coming at it from a slightly different viewpoint. I need BIG windows. the 1x4x5 (1) is the biggest single paned window that has been commonly available (2) correct me if I'm wrong) and thats what I've used for (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
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(...) Hmm, it's possible the bricks used by the model shops are washed. The oil would also hinder the effectiveness of the glue. It's also possible the oil comes from the handling machinery, and model shop bricks certainly get less handling than set (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I noted that some bricks I "obtained" from the LLW model shop gripped much better than regular bricks. In fact they actually squeaked when pressed together. I asked Guy, the main man in the model shop, about it and he said he didn't think they (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
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In lugnet.general, Frank Filz wrote: <snip> (...) The oil is a releasing agent used in the molding process. You will notice it especially on softer items like new tires. My guess is that the parts aren't washed down during the trip from the molds to (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Actually, cleaning is probably just removing oils (oil from people's fingers, and oils from manufacturing). I have noticed this fact than freshly cleaned LEGO holds tighter also, and suspect oil as the cause. I do know that new LEGO does have (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
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(...) Try washing the pieces in hand-hot (40 degC) water with normal washing powder. Allow the pieces to soak overnight and rinse them in warm water the next day, leaving them to dry on an old towel. I've found that when I wash 2nd-hand Lego parts, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "The LEGO Group" or "The LEGO Company"?
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(...) Yeah, and LEGO Brand Retail is separate from Shop@Home. There's a tax rule out there between having an online store and that same company having a retail store regarding taxes. Bottom line, If Shop@Home and Brand Retail were part of the same (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | 18 March 05 - International Day for LEGO Enthusiasts
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Greetings, Earth-Mortals! Once again this year, I've declared 18th March to be the International Day for LEGO Enthusiasts - IDLE time! Please build responsibly, and call for a ride to a friend's toybox if needed. Thanks! Peace and Long Life, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.announce, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
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(...) This is normal. (...) Actually, the preferred approach is to simply not rely on the strength of the stud friction alone to give the model any strength. Even when heavily used, the stud friction alone should be able to _hold_ your model (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
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I use LEGO for teambuilding workshops. The pieces are used time and time again. After a while they fit together rather loosely. Do you know of any material / powder / whatever I can put on the pieces to make them fit together more tightly? (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: AoJT3: Johnny Thunder and the King of the Gypsies (Update March 16)
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Well I had hoped to have this story finished by now, and be started on a new St. Patrick's Day one, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. (This story is turning out to be a lot longer than I'd anticipated... but then of course it is like (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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| | Any LUG in the Albuquerque area?
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Seems like it's been a while since anyone posted to the NM section, but a good friend of mine is a designer/writer for the Albuquerque Journal and asked if there was a Lego Club in the ABQ area. If you're there and interested, please email me at (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.nm, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "The LEGO Group" or "The LEGO Company"?
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(...) That's Ambassador Trobaugh to you mister! :) jt (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "The LEGO Group" or "The LEGO Company"?
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"James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:IDGKMy.1xzF@lugnet.com... (...) Oh, pardon my intrusion into your territory Mr. Trobaugh... :P r (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "The LEGO Group" or "The LEGO Company"?
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(...) That's enough out of you Rob; there always seems to be one "smartass" in the group...LOL! jt (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "The LEGO Group" or "The LEGO Company"?
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"Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:IDGJJE.1or5@lugnet.com... (...) Kinda like Prince, that became the unpronounceable symbol (the artist formerly known as Prince), and then Prince again? Rob www.brickmodder.net (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "The LEGO Group" or "The LEGO Company"?
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(...) You'd think :) Actually, the background comes down to legal and tax issues. As I understand each country office/branch is a separate "company". So in Billund, it's LEGO A/S. In Enfield, it's LEGO Systems, Inc., etc. I don't know the specifics (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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