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(...) Hmm, it's possible the bricks used by the model shops are washed. The oil would also hinder the effectiveness of the glue. It's also possible the oil comes from the handling machinery, and model shop bricks certainly get less handling than set (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I noted that some bricks I "obtained" from the LLW model shop gripped much better than regular bricks. In fact they actually squeaked when pressed together. I asked Guy, the main man in the model shop, about it and he said he didn't think they (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Frank Filz wrote: <snip> (...) The oil is a releasing agent used in the molding process. You will notice it especially on softer items like new tires. My guess is that the parts aren't washed down during the trip from the molds to (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Actually, cleaning is probably just removing oils (oil from people's fingers, and oils from manufacturing). I have noticed this fact than freshly cleaned LEGO holds tighter also, and suspect oil as the cause. I do know that new LEGO does have (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Try washing the pieces in hand-hot (40 degC) water with normal washing powder. Allow the pieces to soak overnight and rinse them in warm water the next day, leaving them to dry on an old towel. I've found that when I wash 2nd-hand Lego parts, (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yeah, and LEGO Brand Retail is separate from Shop@Home. There's a tax rule out there between having an online store and that same company having a retail store regarding taxes. Bottom line, If Shop@Home and Brand Retail were part of the same (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | 18 March 05 - International Day for LEGO Enthusiasts
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Greetings, Earth-Mortals! Once again this year, I've declared 18th March to be the International Day for LEGO Enthusiasts - IDLE time! Please build responsibly, and call for a ride to a friend's toybox if needed. Thanks! Peace and Long Life, (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.announce, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) This is normal. (...) Actually, the preferred approach is to simply not rely on the strength of the stud friction alone to give the model any strength. Even when heavily used, the stud friction alone should be able to _hold_ your model (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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I use LEGO for teambuilding workshops. The pieces are used time and time again. After a while they fit together rather loosely. Do you know of any material / powder / whatever I can put on the pieces to make them fit together more tightly? (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: AoJT3: Johnny Thunder and the King of the Gypsies (Update March 16)
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Well I had hoped to have this story finished by now, and be started on a new St. Patrick's Day one, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. (This story is turning out to be a lot longer than I'd anticipated... but then of course it is like (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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