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Hey all, It seems to me that since Lego began outsourcing their brick production, a lot of needless mold changes have occurred. The first one I noticed was the 1x2 brick with Technic axle hole (which no longer has the nice cross/plus design), then (...) (17 years ago, 20-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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Just a heads up that in the past few weeks the RailBricks blog has taken off with a good post on Lego trains coming from any one of the contributors every couple of days. If things stay at this pace, for the Lego train fan it is worth a look at (...) (17 years ago, 19-Jul-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Just the thing I was looking for. I started looking into this when Matija Puzar mentioned the NNTP protocol (which I vaguely remember using several aeons ago) and this got me on the right track. However, I have found that - as opposed to what (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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(...) If you read lugnet with a newsreader (Outlook Express, XanaNews for example), instead of using the web interface, there's no problem keeping track of what you have read. XanaNews can probably be configured as a 'portable application' so you (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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I think both policing and specializing is a bad thing. Policing, hiding stuff never solves the problems. Better bash it out in the open and deal with it. Sure, pure trolls need to go and there are limits. I moderate in Swedens largest bicycle forum (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I'm old fashioned and prefer reading LUGNET through NNTP. It has both positive and negative sides, but one of the major positive sides is that you actually can easily keep track of cross-postings and posts that you have already read. And I (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Lately I have been posting a lot more on Eurobricks and a lot less on Lugnet mostly because Eurobricks is a LOT easier to post on than Lugnet (like all the times the authentication email takes forever to arrive or worse still, never gets (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I don't believe LUGNET needs to return to what it was to once again be the centre of the LEGO universe. I signed up only relatively recently after reading LUGNET for some years and participating in the robotics section through an external (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I think part of the reason why things have fragmented such as they have, but not as a conscious decision by any one group or individual, is the lack of redundancy that is Lugnet. There was a period of time many years ago when Lugnet's server (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) At Brickworld 2009, the fragmentation of the AFOL online community was the subject of several discussions. This fact seems to be well-known to AFOLs at this point. Even the LEGO Community Team knew about this. As you pointed out, one question (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Seems I was not the only one to leave this place. :( Can't see how flickr and possibility to edit posts and masking mail-addresses can be the reason for this. Does not matter if the system is slightly flawed if the crowd and quality of builds and (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I feel the same Jordan. I still follow LUGNET, especially the train and town threads. Any efforts to create more activity on this site would be greatly appreciated. Bert Waters (17 years ago, 15-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) LUGNET and Brickshelf have both lost a lot of momentum. I think it's partly due to the fact that these websites, once on the cusp of the AFOL online presence, have not invested the resources and energy to stay with the times. The sites that (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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1-4 1-2-3 3-5 1-2-3-6 3-5 1-2-3-5 2-3-5 (17 years ago, 15-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Sad to hear that. Hope it stays alive, at least in the past it was a great source with lot's more posting MOCs there than here. Lugnet itself also seem to have lost a lot of momentum over the last couple of years. Glad to still see some (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(URL) --Tony (17 years ago, 14-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | LEGO Board Games: Interview with Cephas Howard
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From Blog website: www.brettspiel.co.uk By Brett J. Gilbert July 12, 2009 LEGO Board Games: Interview with Cephas Howard In which I am lucky enough to get the scoop on the new LEGO board games from Cephas Howard, the lead designer of all 10 games, (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.games, FTX)
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(...) After BS almost shut down some time ago it has never come back to 100% normal. Searches only turn up a small part of what's actually there and these glitches keep occurring every now and again. Apart from the fact that it is 100% LEGO it has (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I saw that Brickshelf was having problems yesterday too. I just checked it, and it all seems back to normal now. I'd say, temporary glitch. Have Fun! C-Ya! Rich (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) There's definitely something buggy going on. I can see top-level folders but their contents come up as "Empty". It sounds like BS has some fixing of problems to do... -Jordan (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hello, I don't know how helpful this is, but last night (around 3AM GMT on July 13), Brickshelf had the opposite problem; it had a bunch of files but no folders. Daniel Patten (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hi all! Have not been around for ages but what up with Brickshelf? System Stats: 0 Files 286,804 Folders :( Temporary glitch or did I miss something? Tried searching but could not find anything relevant. (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | A new forum, a fun place to converse!
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(URL) think it is all set up correctly! Please feel free to let me know if I messed it up in any way (I am new to the forum sections here!) This section will be for discussion of anything! Feel free to post what you want (less lugnet MOD's of (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Weird goings on in the Brick Link forum
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Hi all! Due to very strange things going on in the forums/chats I will no longer be involved with them. Not sure how/why it is going on, but I will not be involved. Feel free to contact us via email until we can get a good forum (off BL) going. (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Behind The Bricks LEGO Star Wars Fan Vote Video
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Behind The Bricks: LEGO® StarWars™ From the website: This fun and informative video from LEGO® Club TV entitled “Behind the Bricks” takes you to Billund, Denmark, the home of the LEGO design lab and the birthplace of LEGO toys itself. It was shot (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !
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| | Re: CARLSBAD: Legoland hires nine star builders
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They are in for a surprise of a lifetime! (17 years ago, 7-Jul-09, to lugnet.general)
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Actually my brickshelf id is Lynxavr and Blockparadise. I am slowly reorganizing and separating the company stuff from my personal stuff, but lynxavr is probably me on most sites. (17 years ago, 28-Jun-09, to lugnet.general)
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At Brickworld this year, I decided to give a presentation on the (URL) On-Line LEGO Community>. (URL) When I came up with the idea, I just had a rough outline and some fragmented thoughts on the subject. I really didn't think I had much to say on (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jun-09, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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Sorry to reply to myself, just thought I would mention that right after that interview I was led away to secret quarters where the official job offer was made. There was no hesitation: I accepted. :) (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jun-09, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yeah, I kinda sensed yours and Adam's displeasure regarding his hack journalism skills in the comments with his Flickr photo ;) -- Bill (ToomuchDew) (17 years ago, 27-Jun-09, to lugnet.general)
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Thanks for linking :) Joey, as he named himself when he interviewed me, got everything exactly right. He is far and away the superior journalist to Jeff Zevely of CBS8 news, who misrepresented and misquoted more than one candidate. (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jun-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: CARLSBAD: Legoland hires nine star builders
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(...) Followup story at San Diego News Network (URL) Lego lovers get dream job offers By Joseph Peña, SDNN Friday, June 26, 2009 11:48 a.m. Some things - like a favorite toy - resonate with you long after your childhood. “Legos are the best toy to (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jun-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: CARLSBAD: Legoland hires nine star builders
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(...) at least 4 are known to the AFOL community... Joel Baker of Seattle, WA (SEALUG) (URL) Heins of Poway, CA (SandLUG) (URL) Larson of Beverly Shores, IN (aka Hinckley, Eurobricks admin) (URL) Wood of Gardena, CA (LUGOLA, SandLUG, ChiefLUG, (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jun-09, to lugnet.general)
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(URL) Legoland hires nine star builders Five declared "masters," while four gain associate positions at the amusement park BY BARBARA HENRY - bhenry@nctimes.com | Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:51 PM PDT CARLSBAD ---- A Carlsbad teenager who vowed that (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jun-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.legoland.california) !
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| | Brickworld - WGN Broadcast
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover Thank you again for registering to attend Brickworld this year! We are looking forward to a dymanic event this weekend. To kick things off, we just received final confirmation that WGN-TV will be visiting (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - Exhibit Setup Information/Logistics
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover With only a couple days to go until the big event, please take note of the following information for setup and takedown: Location: The Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, Illinois (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | STX Europe ship built by LEGO Bricks competition (winners)
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STX EUROPE Competition posted on LUGNET last year. (URL) STXEUROPE-Blockdoker> Here is the winners of the competition. Plus the Jury picks of other designs by other people. Winner of the (URL) Oasis Category> design Thilo Schön. Winner of the (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | LEGO® set 10197 - Fire Brigade
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Start saving! LEGO® set 10197 – Fire Brigade Ages 16+. 2,231 pieces. Year: 2009 US $ 149.99; CA $ 199.99, UK £ 97.85, DE € 149.99 Build an authentic vintage fire station! Ding ding ding! There’s a fire in town! The fire brigade drives to the scene (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jun-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGO on Mythbusters
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If anyone catches any other LEGO based items like this. Please contact the Plastic Brick Museum. We would like to grab up these style items for the museum (just got the Trading Spaces life size Basketball player as well as a life size Spiderman from (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jun-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: C&O H8 Allegheny #1602
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(...) Vool loco! It is so realistic that for a moment, it sure looked like an HO scale model to me. Have you made a UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4 yet by the way? (17 years ago, 9-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: C&O H8 Allegheny #1602
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(...) I've mentioned it on many other forums, Tony. This MOC is incredible and I am so looking forward to seeing it run at Brickworld 2009. :-) We're just about a week from the event and I am so excited to see all of my old friends and hopefully (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | The Secret Underground World of LEGO (video)
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For LEGO fans around the world and who might be in the "Dark Ages". On YouTube there is a pretty funny video by 'Ignite'. Talks about how the LEGO hobby and fans. Areas such as LDraw, LDD, Brickarms, BrickLink, LEGO movies, LEGO Mindstorms and other (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jun-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.fun, FTX) !
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| | Re: C&O H8 Allegheny #1602
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(...) Very nicely executed, Tony! I wish I could see her in person at BrickWorld! I like how you did the front end, and the detail in the cab is a great touch. I built an (URL) several years ago, before even BBB wheels, so I'm familiar with the (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | C&O H8 Allegheny #1602
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(2 URLs) Full Gallery> (includes work in progress photos) Chesapeake & Ohio H8 Allegheny class (2-6-6-6) articulated steam locomotive, the tallest, widest, heaviest steam engine ever created. By herself, the H8 weighed a staggering 724,500 lbs; with (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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| | LEGO® Group and Cartoon Network Enterprises join forces
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Ben 10 LEGO Construction Toys Coming from Cartoon Network Enterprises June 2, 2009 Press Release from Cartoon Network Enterprises and The LEGO Group. Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) and The LEGO Group today announced a global agreement that adds (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jun-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LEGO® Brand Drives Growth in Licensing Portfolio
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PRNewswire LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2009 Continued Strength of LEGO® Brand Drives Growth in Licensing Portfolio -Premier construction toy brand inspires children of all ages to build creativity into their day with all-new licensed products- Licensing (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | New 'Combo Build' Contest at Brickworld 2009!
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is excited to announce a slight schedule change for Brickworld 2009. In place of the 'Speed Build' that was to be held on Friday night, we will be trying a new 'Combo Build' event. The (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - Registration Update
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover On-line registration for Brickworld 2009 is now closed. We are thrilled to have 556 registered attendees coming to this year's event. We think you will all make this the best Brickworld event yet!!! If you (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Asia's first LEGO® Model Shop in Malaysia
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Asia's first LEGO model shop for LEGOLAND® Malaysia May 22, 2009. SINGAPORE: Iskandar Malaysia will house Asia's first LEGO Model Shop to design and make models for the LEGOLAND in Nusajaya. The model shop will produce 15,000 models that would make (...) (17 years ago, 25-May-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - The BIG Announcement
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is thoroughly overwhelmed right now. We have set a record attendance level and are fast approaching what seemed unattainable a few short weeks ago. There are presently 427 registered (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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| | Bonktron recruitment drive
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(URL) Bonktron> Please feel free to join this Flickr group and post any of your Bonktron related pictures to the group pool. Thank you. ...I really had to resist the urge to make Beavis & Butthead type jokes when I wrote this ;^) (17 years ago, 21-May-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LEGO(R) Space Police 2009 Trailer/video
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For LEGO Space fans. On LEGO.com (URL) Teaser trailer> LEGO Space Police Log 01: Interrogation Video: 1:10 minutes long (URL) LEGO Space Police> Enjoy. (17 years ago, 21-May-09, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Most common production LEGO sets - proportion or quantity
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(...) Within a given theme, the smaller sets sell better than the larger ones because they're more affordable, but Brian has it right in that long-term production makes a huge difference when many popular sets can sell out in half a year. My guess (...) (17 years ago, 20-May-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Most common production LEGO sets - proportion or quantity
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(...) Short answer: Mindstorms. Longer one follows :). (...) That's not exactly the same thing. The production rate, and the consumption rate (how well they are selling), is nice, but the number of sets owned in the general public is also a function (...) (17 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Most common production LEGO sets - proportion or quantity
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(...) I would lean towards Star Wars, City, and Bionicle, simply on the basis that those lines are the top sellers for TLG over the past 2-3 years. Top sellers would mean that more production would be focused on the line to replentish sales, and (...) (17 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Value of 003 Master Mechanic Set?
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(...) Better yet, if you just want to know the prices of one or two sets, I'm sure Gary wouldn't mind offering his opinion. Try posting on the Bricklink forum. (17 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Most common production LEGO sets - proportion or quantity
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I am curious which LEGO sets are most common. For example, among currently available LEGO sets, which are produced in the greatest quantities, and therefore most widely owned (assuming they are not hoarded)? Is this information available directly (...) (17 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Frank Lloyd wright LEGO sets
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSEE The LEGO Group and Brickstructures, Inc. to produce and distribute Frank Lloyd Wright Collection(R) LEGO(R) Architecture Building Sets The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced today that The (...) (17 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Brickworld - Collaborative Mansion
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover For Brickworld 2009, we want to build on the collaborative display that was started last year, the LEGO Mansion. This year, let us try to build on the theme of lighting (in keeping with the World of Lights (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Re: Value of 003 Master Mechanic Set?
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(...) He has a store on BLink. Cost is $26.95 USD. Click below (go to Category: Books): (URL) HTH (17 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Build On The Spot Challenge
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(...) Attention everyone!! Okay - is everyone listening? We are modifying the conditions of the BOTS challenge in response to feedback received from the community. 1) You do not need team mates. You can compete as an individual or a team. 2) You do (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Re: Value of 003 Master Mechanic Set?
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(...) Do you have a valid email or url for him? When I google his name for the CD I only get 404 error dead pages. Thanks (17 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Value of 003 Master Mechanic Set?
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(...) You might want to try & get hold of a copy of Gary Istok's CD - I've heard it's very comprehensive. ROSCO (17 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Value of 003 Master Mechanic Set?
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Does anyone know what the value of (URL) LEGO Set 003 Master Mechanic Set> would be? (URL) Stock Image from LUGNET What would the value be if the set is New In Box (sealed) with a box rating of 9. Minor scratches on the box, no dents. What would the (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - LEGO Store Event & Discount
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover We have received a lot of communication regarding LEGO Brand Retail involvement with Brickworld this year. Well - here you have it. Now, you know what we know. Brand Retail is once again a major contirbutor (...) (17 years ago, 12-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGO set 4999 Vestas (please release it)
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(...) The email server had problems for a while. I'm not sure about the intentions of mister Burke, he asked information, even placed an order but did not hear from him again after explaining the problems that we had. Site is working correctly now (...) (17 years ago, 9-May-09, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO on Mythbusters
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(...) I was gonna post this. But, I didn't want to spoil it. However, if you are not able to see or get Discovery Channel show Mythbusters. YouTube Links: (URL) Video: 4:25 long (Explains more about it.) (URL) Video: 2:02 short Enjoy. -Abner (17 years ago, 1-May-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LEGO on Mythbusters
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Don't know if anyone else caught it, but the Mythbusters episode last night, April 29, had a LEGO myth. They had a YouTube viral video special, and did one about a 7 foot diameter LEGO ball made of 5 million pieces rolling down a San Francisco (...) (17 years ago, 30-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO set 4999 Vestas (please release it)
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(...) Not really at #4999 VESTAS Wind Turbine, but a new 2009 set: #7747 Wind Turbine Transport -. This appears to be non-motorized and smaller version. At least someone at the LEGO Group, Inc. was listening. (URL) (17 years ago, 28-Apr-09, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - Thursday Workshops
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is in full swing preparing for the event. We are thrilled to have 5 leaders lined up to head workshops on Thursday. The Thursday workshops are each 3 hours in length. There is a limit to (...) (17 years ago, 26-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Brickworld - Mindstorms Competitions
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is proud to announce the following Mindstorms competitions for this year’s event: Stock Sumo – Are you a Mindstorms expert? It doesn't matter for this competition. Come and see if you can (...) (17 years ago, 24-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGO set 4999 Vestas (please release it)
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(...) Has anyone bought any of these reproduction stickers? What is the quality like and is this guy good to deal with? I seem to be having difficulty trying to reach him by email. Cheers. (17 years ago, 19-Apr-09, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LEGO Somali Pirate set on Letterman (comedy)
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For Pirates fans. Here is the video of the LEGO Somali Pirate set. (comedy) On CBS (URL) Show with David Letterman> Also on YouTube starts at 1:25. (URL) YouTube> (17 years ago, 18-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Digital Blue products : LEGO Digital Camera, Boombox and MP3 Player
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Just some updated product image and information regarding to LEGO and Digital Blue mention few months ago. Digital Blue site (URL) DigitalBlue> (URL) LEGO Digital Camera> (URL) LEGO Boombook> (URL) LEGO MP3 Player> They will be sold in certain (...) (17 years ago, 16-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: HispaBrick Magazine 004
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Hi Joseph, Many thanks for your words. They help us to continue working and trying to improve our Magazine. We take note about the downloads. Let us see what can we do. Regarding the printed version, you can buy all the issues in printed version at (...) (17 years ago, 15-Apr-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | Swedish church unveils Lego Jesus statue for Easter
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Life size at 5.8 feet (1.78 meters) tall 30,000 bricks (URL) (17 years ago, 13-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO: Castle Adventure Traveling Exhibit
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(...) SNIP Can we get a list of proposed dates and locations so hte LUGs can start working on partnering plans with the local hosting venues? Paul Sinasohn BAYLUG LUGNET #115 (17 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | LEGO: Castle Adventure Traveling Exhibit
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Indianapolis, IN April 6, 2009 Indianapolis Museum Exhibits LEGO: Castle Adventure Hear ye, hear ye, calling builders of all ages... join The Children's Museum of Indianapolis as they debut the opening of LEGO Castle Adventure. The new traveling (...) (17 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | LEGO (Enfield, CT) property being marketed as biz park
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Enfield, CT April 8, 2009 LEGO property being marketed as biz park. Danish-based toy maker LEGO Group's vacant Enfield factory and warehouse are being marketed by their new owners as the Enfield Business Park in an effort to lure industry to the (...) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | No pictutres on brickshelf?
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I just checked my BrickShelf account, and I can see all folders, but there are nothing in them - deep links work, but BS itself does not list them. I searched here for information, but could not find anything. Does anyone know? WBR Sonnich (17 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | "Deathstrider" Droid Host Unit and a centipede
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I've been thinking for awhile that a mantis-like creation would fit in well with my Vedraan Empire sub-theme of Silicon Psyche. Check out the "Deathstrider" droid host unit- (URL) the past few years, I've accumulated a lot of metallic Bionicle (...) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: HispaBrick Magazine 004
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(...) i LOVE the magazine. terrific photos, excellent articles. it isn't a 'fluff' rag trying to promote all the latest products. it provides in-depth information for the more-than-casual fan (product reviews, interviews with designers, even info on (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People
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(...) This poll is interesting. Some of the options appear to be already released, or contain significant parts (sub-sets) from majors recently released, and or pending release sets. The first option shows the City Square. This set looks like the (...) (17 years ago, 6-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - World of Lights Display
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover This year Brickworld will host a new collaboration. The idea was unveiled during the closing ceremony at Brickwrold 2008. The idea is simple. Illuminate your display/MOC. Use your imaginations. Use LEGO (...) (17 years ago, 5-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Re: (correct link) The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People
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(...) As long as the track is compatible, it's OK with me. Like the same way the new PF/RC track is compatible with 9V track. As far as the motors go, I would like to see PF, instead of the old style motors, anyway. Even a complete train redesign, (...) (17 years ago, 4-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | (correct link) The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People
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Correct link listed below. (URL) Three different choices: City Square, Public Transportation Center and Truck Shop Information regarding to the three choices. Depending which theme wins the Target age market is 6+ and price point is $100USD. The (...) (17 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People
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Three different choices: City Square, Public Transportation Center and Truck Shop LEGO City Vote Correct link listed below. (URL) (17 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People
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Those links do not work? (...) snip (...) (17 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People
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The Future of LEGO(R) CITY Lies With the People -Polls open for excited fans to vote on proposals for expansion of LEGO CITY in 2010- LEGO CITY (April 2, 2009) - Architects and planners of LEGO CITY are at odds over which section of the booming (...) (17 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Brickworld Event Schedule Outline
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team excited to announce the preliminary event schedule outline has been posted on the Brickworld web site at: (URL) You will notice that 3 of the 4 classes are set. As soon as the 4th class is (...) (17 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Re: Interesting blog post on TLC current status
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Thanks, Jean-Pierre Paul (17 years ago, 1-Apr-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Interesting blog post on TLC current status
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(...) The contents of that 'blog post' is actually an article written by Jon Henley for '(URL) The Guardian>' newspaper of the UK. The Henley's article can be found here: (URL) (or try:(URL) if that doesn't work) The contents of the article make for (...) (17 years ago, 1-Apr-09, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Interesting blog post on TLC current status
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(...) Paul can you post the content. The link does not seem to work. Cheers. (17 years ago, 31-Mar-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Interesting blog post on TLC current status
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(URL) Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (17 years ago, 31-Mar-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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(...) sorry, i'm in the middle of moving all my web sites and links to a new server. you can now find the PF software and all the software that i have writen at this link: (URL) (17 years ago, 30-Mar-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Wall Street, Politics and $
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Wall street and your tax dollars at work ... at a sunny vacation resort. (URL) they got my 401K in one of those piles. Brian Darrow (17 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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Hello Jetro, check this URL: (URL) found it after some googling... Greetings Maico Arts Jetro de Chateau schreef: (...) (17 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Unfortunately the link no longer works and I can't find it anywhere on your new website either. Is it still available anywhere? Thanks in advance Jetro (17 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | New PF elements - has anybody played with them?
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Got my catalog the other day and, (while watching my five-year-old circle *everything* as "something she wants"), noticed the Emerald Night train, the new PF based train set. Looks like S@H is going to sell the new PF stuff as a kit: (URL) anyone (...) (17 years ago, 28-Mar-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Brickshelf: server glitch?
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Everything seems to be back to normal now. (17 years ago, 23-Mar-09, to lugnet.general)
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