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"Hendo (John P. Henderson)" <hendo@valyance.com> wrote in message news:HE0FHD.Fn6@lugnet.com... (...) Well, I'll cover this part. For starters Mindstorms DID NOT EXIST; you'd have wait an additional ten years to buy one at your local TRU,etc. I (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) catalogue [99870-AUS], and I'm fairly sure it was released either in 1979 or 1980. [after all, fabuland wasn't available until 1979, and the picture in the catalogue shows a fabuland set of instructions.] The actual info in this catalogue (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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At the weekend my mother picked up a Lego folder marked “1130”. It looks like it has been designed for holding instructions... perhaps late 70's era. Anyone know anymore about it? Scott A Have you inspected Arthurs Seat yet: (URL) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Those are good! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) After finding part# 817 Trailer for Legoland Car ( (URL) ) in a pile of used LEGO I could argue juniorization has been around far longer then '97. '88 in this case. I'm sure there are more examples. Though I wont argue this point since I too (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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The full song is an instant classic. Performed by Brak on Episode 5 of "The Brak Show," the lyrics are: "Friendship is like an ointment When you've been stung by fifty bees. Wherever you rub it You know it feels better Because it's a topical (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) "Ledges?" Interesting. I've never actually thought of them that way. Hmm...that gives me some new ideas. I've always called those thinwalls, and for the clear ones, trans-thinwalls. I also call 1x1 rounds "dots," though I tend to try to stick (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hmmmmm...... I find amusing that nearly everyone states that 1988 was the best year for LEGO. I really can't agree or disagree because I had just been born! ;-) I have to say that 2002 - 2003 is (and will be) the best year for LEGO. In 2002 I did (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hello Matt, (...) This sounds kind of like the same question from this thread: (URL) hope that answer is what you were looking for. This is still assuming you're talking about the personalized features on the LUGNET set reference pages. If not, (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hello, I was just wondering if anyone could answer the following questions: 1. If I put something as WTB (Want to Buy) or WTS,(Want to Sell) can I ever change the amount? 2. I know this is kinda off-topic but, does anyone know of a good FREE website (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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Wow, good topic! Although the entire 80's seemed really great, I started collecting Lego in 1991 so it's hard to rate the years before. So I'd have to say 1999 was my favorite year. The Star Wars line did it for me since Lego not only released (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) They do indeed appear to be raw ABS. The company I work for has one customer who wants parts made in antimicrobial ABS with the intent of painting them afterwards, so we decided not to waste money on having the sheet colored. It all comes in (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I agree, and with good reason. Until just now I was under the impression that a paid membership WAS required. After seeing the link to the membership sign-up page, it never even occured to me that it wasn't required for posting. I've even had (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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(...) Thanks! I can't wait to find time to sort it, build with it, post some pics, and then in a way share it with you all. :) (...) Yes, you got that correct. You can always check out Shiri's acronym guide for this sort of thing... (URL) can never (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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Very Cool, Hendo! What a great find. I haven't had any great finds lately, so I am jealous. :) Josh PS. Is NLSO, "Non Lego Significant Other?" (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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I dunno where to post this, but I just had to share my excitement. I had my first Find Of The Week in some time last week. Of course, that makes me wonder whether I should call it the Find Of The Week, Month, Or Whatever. Well, this is what (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I think this question has popped up before in some form or another. But it's the fun sort of topic that is always good to revisit. My 2 cents... After some thought, I have concluded that if I could choose only one year, then it would have to (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yup. 1987 was the year in which the best thing happened for lego space....I was born. Really though, B1 is far above the other space themes, mostly cuz the cool 'figs. Star wars remains a pretty good line nowadays. Click hinges, new colors, (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) *smacks the young padawan of little BT1 knowledge* Blacktron 1 will always beat out Blacktron 2. One of the reasons is that BT1 have a flight suit, while BT2 have a "B", how do they stay strapped in? Trans Yellow is also a much more better (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well now that is kind of interesting. I always thought most people liked the trans-yellow better than the neon green. I know I do. I wonder what other people think about that? -Mike Petrucelli (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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