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(...) i have not really spent a lot of time trying to figure these modes out. i was more concerned with getting the PWM to work correctly. i'm going to spend more time testing this and will let you know. bob (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Glad it worked for you and thanks for the heads up on the RCX 2.0 problems. i don't have a 2.0 RCX to play with so i'm not sure if it is a timing issue that can be resolved or what. i was very excited the first time i got my RCX to talk to the (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Well this was just a quickly hacked out example program to show how to use the library function that i wrote. i realized at the time that the PWM started out at fastest and went to slowest but i had run out of steam and never really got back (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) With all the support material (decals, paints, painting guides out there for the military modeling hobby, its an easy jump to Lego doing a military line. I suspect we are only a few years away from it. (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Absolutely excellent news! Downloaded and printing... (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Thank you very much for that fine piece of software Bob! After reading your post I immediately run in my LEGO room to grab an RCX and the IR tower to test your software. Well, I had to find out that I had not enough batteries at home and thus had to (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Hi the pro builders are a good lot, Nathan does custom work (called the brick artist), you can also check with the clubs, some of them do amazing work as well. www.brickmuseum.net Dan (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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(...) Okay, thanks. I can get 'Single output Mode' to work now. 'Single pin Mode' may be working too, but I'm not sure what to expect from it. I would expect setting either C1 or C2 would set them to 9V and run a motor forwards or backwards. Setting (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Bob, I could not wait to get home from work to try this. I want to say thank you; your effort has saved me many countless hours. I loaded the Firmware, and the Program into a 1.0 RCX, and the brick worked flawlessly! On my 1.0 brick, I was (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) A crying shame really, since WW2 models precisely like those would guarantee them my money. ESPECIALLY M1 Abrahms and Apaches! (Aircraft carriers would rock, too) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John, I think you put to words what many folks feel, but can't articulate. In the US, WWII, has already reached the level of "myth" for most kids. This is of course an unfortunate by product of a collective refusal to honor history, but (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The toggle bit is checked in Single output mode (the documentation is not quite right for this mode) and in both single pin modes. each message is sent 5 times you need to toggle the toggle bit in every message sent. 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 etc. bob (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) I don't have BrickOS, but I have been playing with the protocols in NBC. I got the twin-motor PWM mode to work in tests, and the original 'Combo direct'. But I can't get 'Single output' or either of the 'Single pin' modes to work. Have you had (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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I have updated the Brickverse Today daily email format to now include the new AFOL History and CSF MOC Report. (URL) Also, as of today there are 53 different online feeds being collected and since October 12, 2007 it has sent out 2804 articles to (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Now you can use your RCX to control LEGO Power Functions. That's right the RCX can act as a PF remote control but it can do something that the PF remote can't do yet. The RCX can do PWM with your PF reciever moduals. You do not need to install (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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(...) Playing war is fantasy. It is, boiled to its essence, acting out the struggle between good and evil. Generally speaking, fantasy works well the more removed it is from reality. Space wars work great. The distant past works well, too. What (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well,funny you'd mention M&Ms, but I do actually avoid red ones. Which I guess might sounds as silly to you. But there's a reason: red ones are not vegetarian. Subtle difference, of course, but it's there to illustrate the semblance of point (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) It's funny how it's ok for kids to play at cowboys and indians (well, not so much the indians part any more) and pirates, both of which are genres that glorify killing and lawlessness. On the other hand, war (especially WWII which LEGO has had (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(2 URLs) The LEGO company just released a document detailing the complete protocol used by Power Functions RC receiver. I host the document on my (URL) Power Functions presentation page>. As you can see this opens up a new world of possibilities... (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Is there a sticker database anywhere
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Is there a site or database out there listing parts with stickers on them and which sets they came in? Something I can use if I have a stickered part and want to find out what set(s) it cames in or if I want to know what parts the stickers for a (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.general)
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Hello, I work for an event planning company in Philadelphia and we are in need of an expert Lego artist for an event in Orlando on February 25-28. We are looking for someone to construct either a 6'x4'x2' bridge or a giant seashell (approximately (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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(...) If I recall, TLG renounced the "we do not make weapons" philisophy a few years ago, or something to that effect (most notably, prior to the Batman sets). There's a TLG press release about it somewhere (don't have time to find it right now). As (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I agree that it seems like there is no diference, but I think that most parents would say that their is a difference between kids playing cowboys or pirates, and kids playing war. I personally have nothing against kids playing war. I played (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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My cat has been right into the lego blocks lately and not in a good way. He jumps into various sort boxes and rumages around eventually he scopes some out and throws them all over the place. You can often find him hiding somewhere chewing on them. I (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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At the behest of CSF members I have sought to create a repository of events in which I had a few minutes to burn tonight and so I whipped up something quickly. (URL) this page you can view and add events from the past, I have added a few to start (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) What's the difference in modern weapons versus black powder rifles, pistols, and cannons (even some cannons had spring loaded firing mechanisms) anyway? If you open the door just a little bit, you still opened it. That's like saying you don't (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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In 1953 TLG came out with an early slotted brick 4 page idea brochure. On page 4 of that brochure it shows a LEGO fortified structure with non-LEGO army men. (Dave Shifflett's website): (URL) was the only occurrence that I'm aware of... of LEGO (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Lego actually produced a plastic, full size gun in the late 50s or early 60s. Also there were lighters with the Lego logo on it back then. I too, do not like the idea of weapons in Lego sets, they took a no violence for many years. There were (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I would say I'm torn as well. I like the idea of the "Agents" series, but would be against any kind of military-theme set. My main issue right now is the inclusion of weapons that actually fire in sets (Exo-Force and Star Wars mainly). To me (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Good! (18 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Has Lego begun producing "war toys"?
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I am curious to hear folks opinions on this one. I happened across a pics in brickshelf showing the boxes for new sets for 2008. It is my understanding that we do not allow links to leaks, so you will have to find it yourself. Long and short, for (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Who sells Custom Made LEGO Stickers?
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(...) That's the one! Thanks Russell! Gary Istok (18 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Is this the one? (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | After 45 years... the LEGO Gnome reappears on LEGO Boxes!
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This is a reprint of a Bricklink thread... Starting around 1954, TLG had a mascot for LEGO boxes and catalogs, that we refer to today as the LEGO GNOME. This little character was used on all LEGO box tops and in catalogs until 1960. The last known (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general) !
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I lost my PCs favorite pages... so I cannot find the link to that fellow who sells reproductions of old LEGO stickers on his website. Can anyone help? I tried Googling for it, but came up empty. Thanks, Gary Istok (18 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Getting your MOC's to shows?
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(...) snip (...) I am sure that many will find this post to off the wall, but if I ever go to another event--which of course I plan to--and I if I decided to take all my equipment with me and a layout, etc. I will never go again without simply (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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let me tell you about Brick Show 2008. You can bring you MOCs, you can build MOCs at the show, or just jump in on the mass builds. www,brickmuseum.net dan Never tried to fly with MOCs, usually we bring glued models so packing is very easy...but we (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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Looks like a new slope available mid-year 2008. The grill/bumpers on the (I think it is supposed to be a) truck and the little car (URL) Not that I have done anything lately with lego, but maybe by July I'll be out of my funk. Jonathan (18 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.inv, lugnet.general)
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| | Aaron Sneary Paints a Door
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(URL) (18 years ago, 18-Jan-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Dave- We've been hauling LEGO around since 1995, first for contests, then commissions, and later for small events around town. In 2001 we started doing LTC shows and in 2004 we started attending BFs. Initially we carried fully assembled MOCs (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: ALL-TIME Greatest Loudmouths on LUGNET?
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:Jut1v9.r4@lugnet.com... (...) Cheap Shot? Nope, I wasn't gunning for you. Shoot, I was just aiming to funny. But I figured you'd rifle through your armory for a comeback. You're always a barrel of (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) That was meant as a cheap shot, wasn't it!??? Well played! :D JOHN (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Snip (Plus, I think I've got a good shot at it>;D) (...) I bet you're right. ;) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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I remember each year we used to find out among us who was the chattiest from the previous year, but that hasn't happened in a while, so I think that it would be k3wl to find out who the all-time greatest are up until this point. Is that possible? (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This is excellent, Holger! Thanks for pointing it out to me. Last night I was chatting with another builder who mentioned another dome, and this must be it. Very nice model, I'm blogging it. (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) We always skip that, and hang out together as a group (with the GMLTC usually) (...) I'll get it to you (contact info) via email. The flyer did say that they were restricting new participants, but you never know. It would be best to contact (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, you have been kinda quiet lately. I was wondering where you disappeared to. :-) Dinner in La Crosse sounds great. Did you guys make it to "The Depot" last year for BBQ? If you like BBQ it's awesome. (...) MINI Cooper. We COULD bring our (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Dave (& Stacy:-) I've been much too quiet around here, so I'm taking this great opportunity to sound off. I remember being in your shoes not so long ago. Our first show was LaCrosse:-) So I will share with you all I can. But for sure let's (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hi Dave & Stacy, I've been to BrickFest '06 (in my backyard) and I've driven to Brickworld (12 hours in small SUV). I'll start one step ahead of your questions. I go out of my way to create MOCs that are built-to-show. In BF'06 I made a mosaic. It (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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I have driven and flown with MOCs. For driving, I just load them into boxes. I might put a bit of padding around some items, but mostly they just get stacked up. Note - my larger MOCs tend to break down into smaller modules - with the exception of (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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I'm not sure where this should be posted, so I placed it in events, general, and storage. Stacy and I are planning to attend Brickworld and possibly BrickFair this year. We would like to exhibit at both, but this year will be our first time doing (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.storage)
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(...) The additional photos posted on BrickShelf clearly show the plane is painted. Thanks, CDC (18 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How to Build a LEGO Geodesic Dome
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(...) my regards to the builder! (18 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: How to Build a LEGO Geodesic Dome
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Hi Jon, thanks for sharing your Dome and the instructions and thoughts behind the scences. Just recently German AFOL "treczoks" covered the "the last of it's kind" under a half-soccer-ball-dome: (URL) In year 2153, 45 years after the big bang this (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) thx for the quick answer. w. (18 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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Hi all, well it is official. New home of the World's Largest LEGO(r) Images is Bellaire, OHIO Special thanks to the AFOLs who helped build this HUGE picture. Looking forward to 2 more records in 2007. If you want to be part of the next record feel (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) OK, that's really cool. Did you try using just 5 holes of the wheel for the 5 pt vertices? It might solve the problem of having to force the pentagons, which probably will deform the connectors after a time. Might not look as good though. (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sorry: I take it back -- the first one is 1961. Jim (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Willy. The first one appears to be 1960. The second one is 1958. Nice images. --Jim (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) That is awesome. Very informative too. I have tried building a "bio-dome" using trapazoidal facets with techinc angle connectors. I couldn't ever get a working geometry that lined up with lego parts without getting so big it would be (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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You actually had to have shown up at a DC event to see it in person JOHN. :P -Rob www.brickmodderlabs.com "John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:Jup4I5.HMJ@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, since I totally missed the MOC the first time around, I'll say "thanks" and "WOW". This is magnificent, Jon! I think that this would be great fun to try and replicate one day. Very impressive; very kewl. Very well played. I bow to the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yay! I always wondered how you built the joints... thanks for putting up the instructions, Jon! "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) white around the fringes. My guess is that this KLM plane is someone's personal project, not an official LEGO set. -Jordan (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Help dating old italian catalogue
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hi folks, can any of you date these old catalogues: (URL) guess is 1958. w. (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | How to Build a LEGO Geodesic Dome
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Hey everybody. I finally got around to posting instructions for the geodesic dome I built back in 2006. Please take a look: (URL) Let me know what you think! Can't wait to see some cool domes (or spheres) from other builders! (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | New Plane In KLM Colors???
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Does anyone know about this airplane posted on Brickshelf in the KLM colors? Is this a new 2008 set that has not been released, some kind of promotional set, or has the poster altered a regular plane with some kind of contact in the KLM colors? Does (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Available parts in a particular color
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(...) I think this is what you are looking for: (URL) Bricklink, click on Catalog tab, Colors sub-tab, find the color you are investigating, and click the Parts column link (first one). Of course, Bricklink and Peeron part lists are not guaranteed (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Brickvention (Melbourne, Australia)
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Hi Everyone! Brickvention is now just under two weeks away. The committee are very excited as they can finally see all of their hard work coming together. For those new to the concept, it's a gathering of Lego Fans from all around Australia (and (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.events) !
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| | Brickworld 2008 Registration Open
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Hello Everyone!! We at Brickworld are thrilled to be bringing a second event to the community. We have made changes to the event based on feedback we received last year to try and make it more rewarding for the attendees. Here are some of the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-08, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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(...) Also available on BL: (URL) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Doh. Found it on Peeron right after I posted: If you click the official Peeron color chart link, then click the link for the color you're interested in, you get a list of inventoried parts I hate it when this happens. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Available parts in a particular color
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I'm sure it's possible - can anyone let me know where I can compile a list of all parts made in a particular color? Specifically, Sand Green. I've searched on Brinklink, but of course, I get all the lots for sale - I just need one entry per piece to (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Pictures of Lego on ebay
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Here is a good one. Someone is selling old sets on ebay and using the photos I sent into Peeron as their pictures. Seller is lockhand Here is a link to one of the auctions. (URL) anyone else came across sellers like this. I was ready to bid until I (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Town Plan 10184
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Well, got mine today and had to put one together. The positives are 1. it simulated the old town plans with new elements. 2. there are a lot of hard to get parts in it (garage parts and brushes). 3. There are new elements that I have not seen (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 4996 beach house
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(...) Jonathan, Here is a picture: (URL) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | 4996 beach house
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Does anyone have: 1.Good pictures of the new/unique/funky parts in this set (such as the windows and doors)? and/or 2.An inventory of this set? (e.g. scan of the page in the instructions that has the inventory) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Early Lego Licenses
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Here are some notes from the upcoming edition of Brickfetish. Let me know what you think. Lego Early Licenses By the early 1950's it had become clear to Godtfred that the Danish market was becoming too small to support the growing company and he (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Top 25 Sellers of 2007
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote: (snip) (...) Dave, Your data may not be too far off. I know City and Star Wars were the top two selling themes for much of 2007. Scott (18 years ago, 9-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Mine is 7,4xx - can't remember the rest. Saw a set on sale on eBay yesterday and the number of the cert was 9,xxx. So, there must be at least 10k of them produced. (18 years ago, 9-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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Can anyone who has 8156 tell me if yours came with the wheel "rim" parts with the red stripe painted around the diameter like they show here: (URL) In mine they came as solid black with no color accent like they show on the box. Wasn't sure if this (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Top 25 Sellers of 2007
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(...) Very true-- actually, I hadn't thought to compare a theme's prominance on the list with how many sets were available within the complete line, but that's a good idea to give some accuracy. I think the top two in my list have been .. um .. (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Getting BrickJournal
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(...) An update on the TwoMorrows website... As of 8:37 am CST the site is back up and is taking orders. I just ordered my subscription and paid through PayPal. You can also download Issue 9 for free from the TwoMorrows site. You just have to create (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I agree with this sentiment. I even emailed John and TwoMorrows a couple days ago and have not got a response. I have a hard time sending them my money when they don't even respond to emails. -Dave (18 years ago, 7-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Joe, You probably know but the site (twomorrows.com) is still down. I have to say it doesn't give one much faith in the publisher to have the site unavailable for days. I would like to order BrickJournal but I don't just want to send a check (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Has anyone actually managed to download the issue 9 pdf? I have been trying for ages and keep getting error messages. I would be very grateful if someone could post a working link to the last free issue of the magazine. cheers Tara (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Top 25 Sellers of 2007
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Thanks for compiling this data, Dave. I love it. Too bad LEGO doesn't share more specific sales data. If the Viking theme really did so well, does anyone think it might come back? I liked that theme, but it doesn't seem like it was in stores very (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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Thanks for compiling this data, Dave. I love it. Too bad LEGO doesn't share more specific sales data. If the Viking theme really did so well, does anyone think it might come back? I liked that theme, but it doesn't seem like it was in stores very (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Top 25 Sellers of 2007
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It is very interesting data that you have compiled. Without actual sales figures and some comparison to the number of new sets in each theme, I don't think that you can conclude by splitting the numbers into each themed category. It might be safe to (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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It is very interesting data that you have compiled. Without actual sales figures and some comparison to the number of new sets in each theme, I don't think that you can conclude by splitting the numbers into each themed category. It might be safe to (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Top 25 Sellers of 2007
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(...) SNIP (...) I wonder how closely this resembles the top sellers in brick and mortar stores, or online shops besides S@H? I am impressed by how many Star Wars sets are there! I bet next year Indiana Jones will be up there too. Roy (18 years ago, 6-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) -snip- Great work putting this together. I do find it interesting that such a range made it to the top 25 (albeit dominated by Star Wars). Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 5-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Nice work, Dave! I think your statistics are interesting and seem to correctly identify some consumer trends. I would expect Shop at Home sales to reflect to a greater extent those products that aren't as readily available at major local (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Top 25 Sellers of 2007
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Since March 12th 2007, I've been tracking Lego's "Top 25 Sellers" page. I believe it lists the top 25 Lego sets that have sold the most copies through the web during the past week (168 hours). Unfortunately, it's not perfect data, so this (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-08, to lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Getting BrickJournal
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(...) (snip) (...) You can send payment to TwoMorrows Publishing 10407 Bedfordtown Drive Raleigh, NC 27614 USA Subscriptions are: $32 US postpaid by media mail $42 US First Class $50 Canadian $66 Surface International $78 Airmail International I (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Getting BrickJournal
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(...) Joe: The TwoMorrows website is not currently working. Is there any way to order a mail subscription other than through their site? Thanks, Dave (18 years ago, 3-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Getting BrickJournal
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Hi all, Happy New Year1 BrickJournal is heading to print and will be available at newsstands that get delivery from Ingram Distribution. This is the time to notify your newsstands or bookstores to order an issue. If you are international, you may be (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-08, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Set list
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Hi, I have no idea, if I am right in these two catagories, but I try. I've got a question: Some of the sets lying in stores, being built at home for example 10184 Town Plan aren't in the Lugnet list yet. Is that for any reason? Are the admins still (...) (18 years ago, 31-Dec-07, to lugnet.general) !
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| | Brickvention 2008 registrations.
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Just a reminder that registration is open for Brickvention 2008. Information about the event can be found at: (URL) form can be found at: (URL) information about Brickvention: Date: Saturday Jan. 26 and Sunday 27 Jan. 2008 (Saturday is only open to (...) (18 years ago, 28-Dec-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Ebay auction... (suspect?)
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(...) Plus the four Lions Gate Models CDs of original model building instructions, which I produce. Kevin ---...--- Custom LEGO building instructions and models: (URL) Instructions (URL) instructions ($$) (URL) (18 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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