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(...) If that wasn't clear in my original post, yes. ?? Darrell (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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I've recently won some items on eBay - one of them unfortunately got damaged in transit (poor packing). What type of glue is best glue to use to reattach a lid and should I try to remove the old glue 'strip'. Also, if a box has become ripped - is (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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"Darrell Urbien" <durbien@mail.occ.cccd.edu> wrote in message news:IFIn2w.1AEF@lugnet.com... (...) Did you mean this: (URL) for your original link? Thanks, Rob (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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I've been tempted by (URL) one> from zemi.net.. But I wish he'd make one in red.. Or bley.. :p Darrell (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(URL) the pics fit to print! It was a wonderful time with very little by way of catastrophe. K, part of the bridge fell out of Dereks' car when we were loading, but honest, I was just in the general vicinity... Thanks go out to Calum, Derek, Jeff (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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I bought a house a few months ago and will be turning part of the finished attic into a Lego space. I've seen someone else ask a question like this, but that was a few years ago, so I'll ask again now :) I am looking for ideas for building my own (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) A point worth mentioning is that the difference between LEGO quality and MEGABLOKS quality is not as great as the difference in price, and that's the real problem. As long as the consumer perceives that MEGABLOKS are good enough relative to (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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For crying out loud people! I leave for a weekend to do a LEGO train show and I come back to more if the same b-fest??? I have disagreed with Larry on issues in the past--quite vocal at sometimes too--but the issue was with opinions, not the person. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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Hi! Pedro Silva and I have briefly discussed this. He sent me a list with parts he want - mostly with ldraw part numbers. And there are 500 of them. A lot. So I was thinking about using lugnet's partsref to see the parts as pictures, create a small (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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Like this you mean ?? (URL) couple of Brickish members have car decals as one of our number Rhys Knight produces car decals for a living. They are backed with a magnetic sheet so they can be removed when normality is required :) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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Hey all, Here is the latest four additions to the story. There might be a bit of a hiatus after this, as it is finals time again. Though I would estimate that it is nearing, if not already on, the downward slope to resolution... or at least I hope (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) The 1/4 pyramid could be used for the peak of a 2 sided hip roof (in the armpit of an "L" shaped building on a square/rectangular base. The 1/4 pyramid (1x1 double convex) and the 1x1 double concave have a lot of uses besides on a roof. For (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I didn't get a response in .color, so will try in .general since this is not meant to be a "political" color question. Anyone?? Thanks, Steve (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.color)
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Maybe. I'd put a LUGNET-logo sticker on my car, for sure. James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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So, I was thinking about the Cult of LEGO and the Cult of Macintosh (I have dual membership), and wondered if adult LEGO fans would put LEGO logos on their cars like Apple nuts do. A couple of friends indicated that they would. I would. Anyway, I (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) My one wish would be a double concave 75 degree slope in black, and it would be sold to the public in a pack of various black 75 degree slopes. (...) Yes, that would be wonderful as well. An inside corner (double concave) like this would also (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) oops wrong newsgroup, my mistake. Reposting article to Lugnet.General and Lugnet.Local.Canada....o.Hamilton (posting there since there isn't a local Niagara Falls) ;) Ben Medinets (21 years ago, 24-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, FTX)
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(...) Well, setting up went as smooth as one could possibly expect, considering the bad weather and long lineups. Anyway, a reminder that if you're in the GTA tomorrow, come on over to the International Centre and have a boo at the layout. I've put (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Great thread idea, Gary! There are tons of excellent ideas listed here, but I can't pick any one (or choose just one of my own) so I'll step back a little for my suggestion. I wish Lego would attempt to always produce a "mirror" or inverse of the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hint: look at it upside-down. Mike, these paintings are EXCELLENT! Not just 'tulhu, but everything you've painted. From the heroic spacemen on the battlefield to the evil timmies... wonderful work. (21 years ago, 23-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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First the abomination of the nega bloktrix, then the fearsome two by two, now, as if in answer to the signs of the apocalypse, BrikThulhu. I am trying to figure out if BrikThulhu emerged from the illuminated portal on the left face of the pyramid. I (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Definitely. In fact, LEGO is essentially the ONLY toy I buy as gifts for children. (...) It is a great toy. It teaches creativity and should be part of everyone's childhood. And I give it as gifts because many parents do not buy it due its (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I've added (URL) The Shipyard> to Zemi.net. The gallery submission process is now automated with many thanks to Bram Lambrecht. If you're new on the scene (since 2003 or so) the Shipyard is a website that lists all the largest LEGO minifig scale (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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In lugnet.general, Mike Rayhawk wrote: snip (...) Oh my goodness! that painting is awesome! The rest is pretty good as well. Dave K (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Every day seems to bring new evidence of conspiracies within conspiracies in the upper echelons of Lego - but it was only recently that I noticed what should have been obvious all along: any common brick, studs-out and with one corner pointing (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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All, my colleague Jeff James has had some problems posting to LUGNET and asked me to forward this note along: === Hi All! This is my first post on LUGNET, so a quick introduction may be in order. I've been at the LEGO Group for a bit over 7 years, (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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The old robot head: (URL) - it is now known as "1x1 Brick With Studs on Four Sides". Your cad diagram does help conjure up what you meant. Perhaps another couple of rotated view might aid the process. Basing a concept on the (URL) may yet yeild a (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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The BrickFest™ Team invites the designers and artists of the AFOL community to submit graphic ideas/artwork for the Official BrickFest 2005 Event Graphic, which will commemorate the 6th Anniversary of BrickFest in Washington, DC. The graphic will be (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.general) !!
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(...) This one exists :-) Ok, so I think you meant a 2x2 quarter round tile as opposed to the 2x2 tile with a 1x1 quarter round bite taken out of it (that shows up in the original Scala mirror frame). (...) I'd rather see a complete set of (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This topic came up a few months back on the MichLUG mailing list and I modeled up a few of the wish parts. Curved Parts: (2 URLs) Gothic Arches: (2 URLs) Personally, I'm rather fond of the gothic arches, so I'd have to pick the 1x6x3 arch as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) I had forgotten all about that piece, though I once asked for help in identifying it. (URL) it out!> Thanks for your input. Dave! (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) 1X2 triple convex slope at 33° in black. I don't need a bunch of them, but I do need them. I suspect many other builders need them too, from what I've seen as far as roof peak modifications with 33° roofs. (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Good call! That wasn't quite what I was envisioning, but I guess it qualifies. For that matter, one might make a half-hearted case that the "Space Positioning Rockets" might sort of partially qualify, with the one-stud-plate overhang. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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There's also the 1 x 20 x 2/3 rack piece. Not really a brick, but it is two thirds the height of one (URL) of the newest parts is the 1 x 1 x 2/3 slope (URL) again, not a brick though! Richard. "Christian Treczoks" <ct@braehler.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Would you count the classic Space camera/jet thingy? It's part #4595, and its main body is 2/3 the height of a brick. [LDrawPart 4595:0] Steve (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) Yes, they did. I actually own such a thing ;-) (URL) hth, Christian (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Wow, it is nice to see that there are others out there that have really interesting ideas. I like them all, except for Allan Bedford (just kidding Allan, it just seems such a waste of a wish, a 3x3 brick could be made with a 2x3 and a 1x3 with (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I think the issue with that piece is that MegaBloks has already made it in a couple of sizes. It may be a patent issue. Otherwise, I'd love it too. LFB (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I have been making these the hard way from a 2x3 and a 3x4 slope. (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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On the topic of fluted columns, I'm sure Lego would make it Juniorized, but I would rather have a top and a bottom piece with drums 2 bricks high. That way you could make your own base or capital. The white Technic pin joiners can be wrapped around (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) You go right ahead and talk about Swedish shops and the lack of LEGO in a given type of shop. I will _not_ complain. If you happen to write them in English, I'll read them and see what is happenning in Sweden. It would make me feel so worldly (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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I'd like to join technic beams together. The trick about the axles is cool though. Thanks for sharing that. I'm curious what the old robot head looks like, but you imply it's not ideal, so no biggie. Here's a crude image that I made with mlcad that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The choice of the part itself is easy. I've long wanted to see this piece produced: (URL) The choice of color is more tricky. My first answer is red, since that's a color I tend to use a lot. However, in terms of overall usefulness (to a wide (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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Every time I think I've seen all the variations of parts TLG comes up with, I find one I haven't yet come across!! I hope Jake McKee and his colleagues keep that up! Of course, with the Enzo Ferrari being a new set, it's fairly easy to miss some (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: SNIP (...) I already do & I look forward to having kids so i can buy more (...) Best toy/hobby EVER! (...) NONE - in fact go back to Basic & Universal sets like (URL) 730> & (URL). By the way, these sets would (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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If he is suggesting what I think he is - that is an axle elbow which has three orthoganal connections - it can be acheived (somewhat less neat) with a 90 degree elbow, an axle pin and an axle joiner. If Xanthra actually means Technic Beams - then (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Since Lego plates are each a third of the height of a standard brick, then two of these would account for two thirds. I am not aware, however, of a brick half the height of the standard brick. -- (URL) - Build Robots (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP (...) In order of most wanted on down: (2 URLs) (and it's mirror) (2 URLs) Jeff (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Yep. poor choice of words on my part : ( Instead of planes, lets use lines as you suggest. I'd like a studless "3d" version of that corner piece you pointed out that joins 3 beams at the intestection point of 3 mutually perpendicular lines. It just (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sounds great. Too bad you don't know anyone who works for LEGO ... :) Bruce (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Duplo plates are half the height of the standard Duplo brick. Does that count? :-P -Duane (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) Hey, that would be pretty neat. Begin production immediately, on my authorization. (...) Ditto with these. Get started at once! Dave! (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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Has LEGO ever produced a brick that’s two-thirds or half the height of a standard 2x4 brick? Just wondering. Dave! (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) I'd either go in one of two directions: 1. The "studs on both sides" plates that some of commented about. (This year brings us one of my long time wishes - 1x2 and 1x1 bricks with studs on two sides and top) 2. Odd length plates (and bricks, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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On Wed, April 20, 2005 2:18 pm, Rob Antonishen said: (...) That's a great start. But, it won't keep the beams from twisting (rotating) on the pins. I'd really prefer a studless version of this: (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) There is always this: (URL) with a few friction pins... -Rob A> (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Hey, If I could wish for a single mold, I think I'd go for a plate with studs on both sides. That would be a really helpful SNOT element. Another thing I'd like is a 1x1 plate with clip on the bottom. Essentially the inverse of this piece: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I've been trying to read as many of the reponses to the questions I posed earlier in the week, but there's just so many! My colleagues are also reading along, and have asked me to tell you all thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure yet what the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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On Wed, April 20, 2005 10:21 am, Xanthra47 said: (...) I'm not sure I totally understand what you're suggesting. Can you explain it more? When I think of a beam, I think of a straight line. If two lines (beams) actually intersect, they will be in (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I'll see your two plane connector and raise you one more : ) I'd love to see "corner connectors" or "tribows" that tie 3 beams on 3 mutually orthagonal planes together in a sturdy way. Just think of what we could do in technic, if we could easily (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.general, Dan Thompson wrote: Sorry for the reply to myself Jake please make sure this get passed on as well. Even if they are only read and never touched again. This is a mindset for myself living and growing up in the USA. This may not (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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On Wed, April 20, 2005 7:44 am, danny staple said: (...) That's called a studless beam. :) With the latest trend towards studless stuff in Technic, I'd like a way to connect two beams at 90 degrees in the same plane. Something like this part: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The fluted column idea would be one I would definitely go for, just make it in old light gray. 2x2x11 seems like a bit too much in height, so mine would just be 2x2x2. Not too long ago (URL) Bill Vollbrecht> came up with a column design that I (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I have to admit Patrick - that really would be a worthwhile part - I also think that the inverse peice in a two-plate high design iwth stud receptacles on both sides would be a very useful peice. Wouldnt this be a matter better discussed in the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I surely would like a lego piece with studs on both sides.Could be any color, plate height. Look this: (URL) Lane yahoo.co.uk>" <stevenrobertlane@<n...pamplease> escreveu na mensagem news:IF8M2E.qyv@lugnet.com... (...) start a (...) of any (...) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Tought question. If I had to boil it down to a single piece, I'd go for a "Slope 33 3x3 Double Concave". In Red. Really a tough choice - I could list a bunch of pieces like that - bricks to round off rough corners or even big holes in the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'd like a vertical half-width studless technic plate. It should be 5 technic holes wide and 7 high. Colour, black. Steve (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) No. (...) I only know one 0--11-year-old, and he already gets as much Lego as he should from his father. If, hypothetically, I did need to buy a toy for a kid (any age) it would be Lego. (...) A mini catalog in every small Lego set. A medium (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) This is an EXCELLENT question, Gary. I thought about this for a minute and realized it could be broken up a bit more, so here is what I came up with and my color prefs. Currently molded part: (URL) I'd love to have more of these in Light Grey (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Things are a little slow (besides the survey's), so I thought I would start a new thread. OK, say TLG came up to you and said that they would make one single mold of any part that you wanted. But only one part, and only in one color. And it would be (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general) !
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* Would you buy LEGO toys for children 0-11? Y/N Yes * Why / Why not? For my son, because he will inherit my collection. For others, because I think it is a good toy, and between lego.com, bricklink and other sites I know where the deals are. * What (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Not at this time. (...) Because I am afraid that IMHO the themes are too specific and not enough of the Basic type brick/plate system functionality that brought me into the Lego world exists today. Plus let's face it - even Lego can not (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) I actually did get a chance to fill out the survey, but I found myself itching to post on some of this anyway. (...) Yep! Of course, it depends on the child, but in general I think it fits most kids. (...) 1) Being an AFOL, I of course have to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: (Bon Snippage) (...) I already do, because LEGO toys can be anything a child can imagine; they drive kids to be creative, and can be used over and over in many different ways. And as a child grows, and can use (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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* Would you buy LEGO toys for children 0-11? Yes * Why / Why not? They promote creativity as well as imagination. * What feature(s) would you add if you were the marketing director of LEGO? More basic types of blocks, etc... with more examples of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes. I have three nieces and I still buy lego for them as presents. Additionaly my wife is expecting now and we will be buying for our own doughter in a few months if we still could find some meaningfull stuff. (definetely not clickit (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes, bricks and thinks to build a real world, and let (my) child "work" with his impressions of the world. (...) Because it is educational, meaning that (my) child will think, discover the world and process this - it should also open his mind (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) [yes] (...) [ It's still the best building toy by far. As a whole it's still the best toy for the money] (...) [someone mentioned a DVD with instructions and ideas, i think that is a good idea. Idea Books are great marketing tools. Bring them (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) If I had them, I would, but I'm my own child! (...) Lego is simply the best toy a child can have. 'Nuff said! (...) LEGO? I'll start with features I would delete? Rocco J. Carello hit the nail on the head; fads die. The Star Wars line is (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes (...) It is my personal believe LEGO promotes Learning and play (...) I would try to increse the pick and brick selection. I would try to create a pick-a-brick presence in Australia. I would drive the competativeness of on-line shopping by (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Hi Dave! A kind samaritan emailed me a link to the very page that you saw lo these many years ago. (URL) here> it is, exactly as you remember it. If the samaritan wishes, I'll reveal his name. Nice domain name, BTW. Makes me want to drive like (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yes. (...) Because it is a high quality toy that fosters creativity. (...) The ability to create virtual Lego models (using a computer) and actually order the parts to build the model directly from Lego. In other words, let people (adults and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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The next four additions, which burns through all the ones I was holding in reserve. Guess I'd better get writing and photographing again. (URL) whole story: (URL) Hope you like it, Steve (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes (...) Because I think it is amongst the best products for enabling kids to use their imaginations. Because I'm an AFOL and because my enthousiasm for the product is obvious to kids, they seem more interested themselves. (...) I hate to say (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes. (...) LEGO continues to be an excellent product, encouraging creative play and original thinking. (...) Like others have stated, I am a bit unclear as to exactly what it is your asking. Are you referring to product features, or packaging (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes (...) As the TLC slogan used to be, Lego toys are "toys that build imagination" (...) More emphasis on building and interconnecting multiple sets to build larger things. (...) Instead of trying to sell someone a $90 set I would try to sell (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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i dont want to start a fight or anything, so im signing off for the next few days. lugnet has just gotten too stressful for me, and it seems like certain people are just out to start a fight and bring me down. the best way for me to avoid ugliness (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.people, lugnet.general)
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(...) I would consider including Lego as one toy I might buy for young children. However, other toys that I might consider buying *before* Lego include: Rokenbok (for the older kids in that age range who might see it as being a more functionally (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: [snip background story] WOW, indeed. :) (...) OK. (...) Thanks to you and your colleague for being willing to manually collate our input! (...) Y (...) LEGO toys are positive, facilitating action and creativity (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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-SNIP IT- (...) WORD! (...) Yes (...) Quality, duability, mind stimulation, imagination, better than any electronic device at that age, sets a foundation for creative thinking and expression (...) As in selling features, none. I would do less in (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes (...) Because kids don't really want to spend their entire life behind the 2-D-computer, and building with bricks gives the third dimension. (...) I would subtract, not add. There is more than enough LEGO marketing as is. (...) Produce (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes. (...) We enjoyed Lego as kids. Its fun, safe and high quality. Every kid deserves Lego. If they don't already have some, its great to be the person to introduces them to it. If they already have it - well you can never have enough. Also, (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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Normally I'm simply lurking here but now I couldn't resist :) (...) Yes, in fact I've already bought quite a few sets that I keep in storage for them until they are old enough because I feel that LEGO has gone down-hill in the last years so I'd (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: snip (...) Y and N (...) Sorry for the confusion there, Yes I would buy Lego for a child, but I would not enjoy giving it to them as I would rather add it to my collection. Basically I buy Lego for a 54 year old (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yes - within certain boundaries (...) Because I still consider Lego to be one of the best toys ever, regardless of the mistakes the company made and makes. I would not buy Bionicle for a kid, nor would I buy some action-and-violence-centered (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Y - I don't have kids but would buy them as gifts for other people's kids. (...) Because it's the best toy to develop a child's spacial and geometric skills. (...) I'm not a marketing expert, but you gotta differentiate yourselves from the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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I actually got to cast my vote. I am as stunned as you are. Back to lurking now... Brilliant! = (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes. I currently buy for a 2 year-old and a 9 year-old (well, a 32 year-old too, but that wasn't the question) (...) It's a great creative toy. You can literally build *anything* with it. I want my nephew and my daughter to know what it feels (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) I'm happy to help out, and I'm glad that we have this opportunity, as the survey was flawed in many ways. It showed a lack of comprehension of the AFOL mind and behaviour. Most of us would not consider buying clone products no matter what the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) YES (...) Because it's one of the best learning tools available and "it's a new toy everyday" - this is so true and a whole generation have missed this phrase. It also outlasts most other toys in terms of interest and durability. (...) I'd get (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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