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I just bought the 2004 Mos Eisley Cantina this afternoon (#4501), and was disappointed to find that this set also has the new off colors. It wasn't just the 2 grays either; brown is a lighter shade now. The dark red, verdigris (sometimes called (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Entirely the new colors (the set is largely white, recall). That's to be expected, I think, the light grays in particular are very close and there's really no reason to ship both of them in the same set. Kevin (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well, I have no problem with those that build in whatever way they choose at all -- in my view, playing and building is the point of it all. I think we're on the same page there. I also don't have a problem with additions to the color line, (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) hi, quick q: does it use the new greys exclusively, or in conjunction with the old greys? thanks! hoping its the former... I can't wait to get some new grey! (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Richard, With no offense intended, this sounds as if those builders out there who are "stuck" with the bricks they have (for whatever reasons) just can't be as good at MOC-ing as those who can buy the bricks they need to make the "refined" (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Wouldn't you then also surmise that you'd have to round off the edges of the plates/bricks too? I just can't imagine that after 40+ years the cylindrical stud with the more or less flat top has suddenly become difficult to manufacture. Is the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Just to add my humble 2 cents here, I bought a used gamma-V (6891) from brick link recently, and when I was putting it together, I was disappointed to see at least 2 different greys which didn't quite match each other. I assumed the seller had (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) The chamfering could also help the finished piece get out of the mold faster/easier, maybe the plates got stuck in the machine? -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) This article is a quite interesting read. What jumped out at me was the mention that different colors of ABS have different specific gravities (within a small overall range). I wonder if the saline solution would have a detrimental effect on (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.cad, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) That's a good point, everybody is yellow in a LEGO Brand Store. ;) I think that standing under that yellow brick for so long actually makes you start seeing everything blend into the color yellow. It must be a tactic used by TLC to make guests (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) <snip> Falling in the wait and see camp, I do wonder, how valid are the rumors of color Additional colors (as already mentioned) do lead to neat ideas of having 4 grays to work with. But if the original LT and DK grays are being replaced I (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) I really don't like the new dark grey very much, and I finally figured out why. Well, there are a few reasons, one of course relating to the fact that I've become a bit notorious for my consumption of that particular color. But it's a bit more (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) To your average 8 year olds? (...) I think that's your decision. I picked up the new Snowspeeder today. It uses the new grays (both of them). I think the new dark gray is a fantastic color. (...) No worries. They will be widely available in (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) replying to myself.. the new gray is not very earthy. I tried to add the 2x2 tiles to a landscape which has a lot of gray. The new gray looks very antiseptic. How appropriate for a Star Destroyer. It looks like the float on newly poured (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) With all the new coloring products coming on the market, it would be strange if Lego could not get exactly what it wanted in a color. Having played with them now, I think the new colors are great. (...) Having purchased said SW minis, I did (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Relax, then rush out and get some of these new colors, and look at them side by side with your old colors. The grays are different. I like them. There is no chance I will confuse them when they are mixed with the old. Remember the excitement when (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Actually that wasn't me that said it but a someone from the semi-recent film 'Gods and Generals'. Glad you like it, though. :) (...) Oops, yes, of course. Don't know what I was thinking. I only remembered California and Billund. Thanks for the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Thank you, and you're welcome. I haven't gotten any response on it the other place I posted it so I'm glad to get some feedback here. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) ~Mike (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) The magazine is defunct, and you and many others are out your money. Sorry to be the one to bear the bad news:-( JOHN (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Two questions: a) At what point in history did LEGO bricks become so difficult to assemble that a fundamental change was required to the very mechanism upon which this construction system was based? b) If you are already having difficulties (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) That's my guess about what's happening. Chamfering would make parts somewhat easier to assemble (just like in carpentry, the dowels for a dowel joint are chamfered for easier insertion) at a cost of some gripping. I'll have to buy some of (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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"Ray Sanders" <rsanders@svic.net> wrote in message news:HoF20M.21xM@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ...] (...) then see (...) Good points. I decided to go to TRU and buy the 4492 to see what all of the fuss was about. There is no doubt that the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I have 3 of the new Star Wars Mini sets (Mini ISD, AT-TE, and Imperial Shuttle), and they have the 'different' grey. The new X-Wing, though, has the 'old' grey. (...) So far, it appears to be the Star Wars sets. (...) I did 3, and others on (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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Anyone know how to get a hold of someone from Bricks Magazine? I just noticed the paypal receipt in my saved mail and realized I've never gotten a copy :( Regina (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I did some goolging and found this interesting page. (URL) LEGO has been spending serious bucks into the plastics recycling business. Now, the way I see it, if LEGO is putting all this money into this then I'd think they did some serious (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hi Anthony, You have made some good points there. Well thought out. I must say I may have been a little overemotional when I wrote that post. Lego needs to be the one supplying the bricks, with juniorization and pillar-brick construction, they (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) even if its true that the greys are being changed, this is not the first time or the last during Lego's long heritage of producing building blocks that a change has been made. I would imagine that if the internet had been around when they (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Right on brother. The mighty Brick Shaman went on to say: "Do it fast, do it slow, do it lovely, do it ugly - it's all the same to me." is the centre of LEGO!* M. Thorn Sweetness. However I woudn't be your bro if I didn't hook you up on this (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Everyone should take a deep deep breath and answer the following questions... How many sets have these 'new' colors been seen in ? How many themes have these 'new' colors been seen in ? How many 2004 sets have been examined to determine if (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) I wonder if some of the older dyes have become either unobtainable or have been outlawed in Europe. Some of the older dyes, even food colourings, are now deemed harmful. TLC may not have any choice in the matter. As far as rounded edges on (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I kinda agree. A slight variation in color will make things look beter. Mechs, for instance, will look dirtier if two different shades are used. And it will add to "brick" effects on buildings. But, over all, I like the old stuff better. It (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Rich, did anybody come by who was yellow (i.e. Timmy?) Hope the store is going great--I know your current manager said it was a nice store. Scott Lyttle (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hey Cool! I was perusing the "who's coming" section of the BrickFest PDX web site and saw that Rene Hoffmeister, creator of (URL) 1000Steine>, Germany's answer to LUGNET, is registered to attend! That's awesome! I hope more Europeans (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) 2 words: Coke II. But I doubt it is that drastic. As for clutch, I don't think they would have done anything major without hordes of focus groups expressing their joy at how much easier it is to disconnect two plates. For some adults that's (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I havent even seen the new colors i life, but.... IS this is really true LEGO SHAME ON YOU. CORE colors in ANY SPACE set change. How could you? Building with Lego will never be the same again. I was so much looking forward to the new 2004 line. Now (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) We both know that the grays do not fare well with time-- they yellow, and many times older grays look crappy anyway. In the same vein, I would never build with white from the 70's. (...) We must consider the possibility that the apparent (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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Here's the second case design I've built around a mini-itx VIA EPIA 800 mainboard: (3 URLs) The BrickCase is entirely made of Lego bricks and uses no glue whatsoever (but does make use of several nylon washers, nuts, bolts and miniature screws) and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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(...) Pic snipped; see original post. (...) This is in actuality, NOT a 'dear lego' letter as it is a COMMAND to Lego: If this cheaper quality is the new standard, I, as a Customer who is absolutely correct in this matter, ORDER you to cease & (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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richard marchetti wrote in message ... (...) building. (...) bricks (...) be (...) OVER! I think this is crucial. IF it's really so that there will be not-quite-matching replacements for some of the standard colors, and IF the new stud design is (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Well said, Anthony. I wish I'd said it. Alan (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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Three things: 1. I don't think anyone objects to additional colors, they object to color replacement with a different colors. 2. You might well be in a minority in not minding a mottled look to your MOCs, I think many others would be more than (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) enjoyable to read even as it drives the point home. Thanks for sharing that. >> Mark (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) One idea did pop to mind: What if we have a batch of "lemons" here? Maybe it's just some bad bricks that slipped through the system. We've seen elements of poor quality gone to market before; remember the first batch "hydrolic" cylinders that (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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I think it's fine if LEGO wants to ADD more colors to their spectrum, but REPLACING colors is a bad idea; especially staple colors like light and dark gray. Those 2 colors are heavily used by everyone--space, town, castle--we all need gray. I'm (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I thought all Lego employees were yellow? (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, if it's true about the connections being weaker, I'd say that's bad news. But in all honesty, as a town building and landscape builder, I welcome a slight color variation! Mix up all of those color variations and you have buildings and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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I waxed philosophical this morning and wrote this piece in a fit of passionate loyalty to LEGO. It hit me like a flash of inspiration two days ago and I felt I had to write it down. I thought you all might like to read it. Comments enjoyed but not (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) But that's the real kicker of it all, isn't it?. LEGO Castle is what it is because we make it what it is. LEGO Castle is the fan's theme. LEGO only supplies the bricks. It's the same with space, with town, with trains, with all the known (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) Just a thought with no evidence to back it up, but.... Assuming that this is not simply an error, like bent cypress trees or low-quality train wheelsets, could there be a technical reason? One reason that occurs to me is the colourfastness of (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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Too cool. Hope we get a Lego outlet 'round here someday, sounds like it's gonna be a blast. Congrats on your position! Take care, Soren (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) See these posts on bricklink: (URL) and (URL) Mine>. The light gray has changed a bit, but the dark grey is a whole new color, which I think Clark is right about; it's stone gray. The new studs are slightly looser, but seem to work well. (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This is great I love it. :) e (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the scan. Bad news to say the least. :( I'm crossing my fingers that it's all a bad mistake and the bulk of 2004 sets won't be plagued by this. If Lego truly wants to get rid of colors that have been in production for ~25 years, (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Further more, the studs are rounded, making (...) Yes, working on a machine shop floor it looks as the NEWER 2004 plate/s is of a different mold note the chamfered edges of the stud the reason for this and I must say firstly that I Have very (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Dunno, but does have me wondering how this change plays vis-a-vis the light and dark gray elements in the 4400 tubs that just hit the street. There are 50-ish lt-gray 2x2 bricks per tub. Is Lego dumping old-color parts ? Will these continue as (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, this is bad juju. Nobody wants grey elements that don't match with light and dark grey as we have known them. I don't necessarily mind additions to the color scheme as we know it, but to eliminate the greys is just madness. I don't even (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, Josh, but it's not. The discoloring effect does happen in odd environments, but not like this. I noticed the "bluing" in the dark grey when I bought the Star Destroyer the other day; I initially wondered if it was the light, but yester- (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Looks like The Lego Group is finally cutting corners (literally) in order to compete with cheap clone brands. Is this the end of good-quality Lego?, or is this merely a bad batch of product? -HRH (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) I disagree. I took a look at my Mini Star Destroyer and noticed the blue tinge to the dark grey, but initially thought it was the light of the room. But the color is quiet different, and I can pretty much say that I don't smoke, and neither (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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Josh..in my house NO ONE SMOKES and I have noticed some 6 months ago that when you put alot of dark gray tiles together they do not match( I used a large number on that pepsi building roof edge and a ton on that road in my flatiron block) This is (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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I just went to the one in my county, the Palisades Lego store today (11/14/2003). :-) I felt like a 5 yr old in a candy store. Didn't buy anything from that store yet, it was only for reconaissance. ;-) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Okay.... what happened? Did Lego hire fired workers from clone brands like MegaBloks, Best Lock? This is really sad..... I think each of us should start making emails and letters expressing our concerns as loyal Lego customers. (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) As I replied ON BL, i still think this is attributed to either light or air quality. The old peices have what i consider "Smokers tinge", my peices from my youth have simlar discoloring, and my father smokes... I think its the tar in the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) (re-posting from BL) Hmm... The prophecy is coming true.... I was wondering when this would be made public and if it would be made public. !!start warning!! I do not know the full story behind the pictures (like what sets they came from, etc) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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Hi all, This is from a friend of mine, Gareth Bowler: Got into my first 2004 sets today; the MINI star destroyer set, and promptly scrapped them for parts, only to find, to my shock and dismay, that the colors don't match. Further more, the studs (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX) !!
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(...) Judging from what I saw, (...) Awesome. :) I was just hoping you didn't think it was intentional the staff was assemled like that. As far as I know, the store is still hiring for part-time positions, so it is possible the color of the staff (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) really? Cool! How so? -Brett (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Wow thanks to everyone for the Info, I tried to find it in the various db's but must have taken a wrong turn :) Its always struck me as a really odd little part. Regards, Malcolm (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I have a few of these, too. They were made in the 1960s, and look like this: [LDrawPart 650:15] 650 Hinge Coupling-Nylon I've colored it completely white there, but it's really more of a translucent white. The LDraw color code is 62 or 63 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This piece: (URL) used in this set: (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Malcolm, I have three of these and while I am not certain, instinct tells me these are for train systems. If no-one else knows what we're talking about, I can post a picture somewhere. ~Mike (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hi Everyone (first post) I'm hoping that this is an appropriate group to pose this question. I have a couple of what appears to be a flexible trailer hitches. The part consists of 2 2x2 flat plates connected via a thin somewhat flexible section. its (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) No problem at all, just an honest observation. One that I find surprising in this area, in this mall....and I still find it surprising. (...) My comment wasn't intended to be taken personally by anyone, it was just a very surprising (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Eric, I think we'll try to stop in on Saturday, I'll be the one with the kids (that's a joke, Strong is typically overrun with kids, bring some aspirin.). Have fun, George (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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I just added "aqua" (#23) to my colour collection--so far I've got 44 colours that can configure into a 2x4 brick. Thanks to John Cooper for donating this latest addition. (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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>One thing I noticed was all the Lego employees were white. Is that a problem? I actually spent time assisting in the hiring of people for the store in question. We had all white candidates applying for the positon less one man that was so (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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SCLTC is up and running at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park! Fifteen members set up shop on Sunday, November 9 and manned our opening day on Tuesday, November 11. Pictures are online at (URL) SCLTC website>. Here are some samples (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(snipped) Finally! I can't wait to stop by and spend some money. Also, congrats on the job. I wish Lego would open up a store here in the five boroughs, especially Manhattan or in the Staten Island Mall. I plan on going this Saturday, so I hope to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) (snip!) Cool, Eric! I'll try to come down from CT. Congratulations! --Dave (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hi all, Just a note to say that I will be at the Strong Museum this weekned in Rochester, NY. Here is the (copied and pasted) text of the associated press release: “Adventures in Toyland” Weekend at Strong Museum November 15 & 16 ROCHESTER, New (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !
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URL for non FTX friendly systems: (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I went to the grand opening of the Palisades store on Saturday. I am very pleased that Lego is going this route with the stores. I wasn't blown away by the selection of bulk parts, but was told they'd be rotated on a monthly basis an I did (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Eric, enjoy working for "the brick"! You'll find all sorts of fringe benefits to working for Lego... ;-) How does Jama look in a yellow shirt? JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general)
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Congrats on infiltrating TLC! I'm sure its only a matter of time before you make your way up the ladder to a position of obscene power and influence. Once you are firmly installed as ceo, you've got to do something about those yellow shirts! Its a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Thanks Brian, the photos help a lot! My feeble 3rd attempt is somewhat similiar in design. (URL) This stack is built in 15 layers. The photo shows each and the amount of bricks used. As with all cups, you start with 21-1x2's in the moat at the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I have some pictures up now of how both packing methods fill the main part of the cup. Not shown are packing the bottom groove (18 1x2's) and the lid (4 2x4 bricks and 6 1x1's) as they are both straight forward. The moderated folder is (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Although I am not a 100% lego purist, I see nothing wrong in using a 'background' in Povray. Real builders build their models on non-lego tables, non-lego floors in non-lego houses and probably photograph them in non-lego gardens. The same if (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hey all, I am extremely happy to inform the Fans of Lego in the Tri-State Area that the two Lego Stores in the region are now open! The Pallisades Mall on Rte. 87 and The Paramus Park Mall on Rte 17 Both Stores are now open for for business! (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
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daniel ravenda wrote: > hey. whats up. douse anyone else have a problem with non builder > people. many people see legos as toy and play things and not as > art. :( > > Why why why. at home I am not aloud to build my parent say it is to > babyish. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(URL) Lambrecht bram@case.edu www.bldesign.org (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.fun)
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Hi all, My two cents: This has come up before in several forms. Here are two recent ones. (URL) it comes to building, I'm a purist: not Lego = no way. But when it comes to Ldraw, I do a 180 on that. I can understand why Ldraw.org is currently 100% (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I had read the stuff on packing 2x4 bricks. I was interested in what the best total volume of mixed bricks was. I don't build exclusively with any particular brick size, so I don't mind mixing types within a cup. The LEGO Imagination Center in (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) A couple of hours to do both configurations and count them up. Brian H. Nielsen (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) A typo in the above: The base of the trapazoid is 6 studs, not 8. Sorry. Brian H. Nielsen (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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This article was in the San Diego Union-Tribune printed today. (URL) Some text of the article has been blocked from view because of a sloppy placed notice of interview locations and dates. Adr. (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Doug Eaton wrote: <snip> (...) And I think we all know how painful that can be. :O I'm sorry. -Evil Wayne (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Here is my method of stacking 143 2x4 bricks, 2 2x2 and 21 1x2 in a Pick-A-Brick cup and still having the lid snap tight. I watched Chris Phillips pack one cup then took the idea home and used some trial and error to improve my piece counts. I just (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hush now or Todd will have you replaced with a very small script! :-) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) The worst part about this hobby IMHO, everytime I visit a store that sell LEGO there is a crowd of kids getting in the way. .) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I remember a thread about user defined model-folders in mlcad: IMHO there should also be a folder for custom parts and not-yet-certified parts(parts-I-curren...y-author). As long as they are clearly marked I can't see a reason why we shouldn't (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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