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(...) I don't think you can expect any such effect. Keep in mind that there's more to a LEGO set than the parts included and the main model. There's also the box and instruction artwork, specialized minifigs, cartoons, the theme itself, as well as (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wait a minute! Nowhere does the press release state that you will be able to buy any piece in any quantity. It states "bricks." I think what they mean by this is the current bulk brick offerings. Maybe slightly augmented. Kevin Zwicker (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:G55r47.8xK@lugnet.com... (...) There is an incredible opportunity there, I've had many conversations with people in the commuinty about what is there. I haven't heard from them about anything (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I read that as meaning the current bulk brick offerings. /Eric McC/ (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"John VanZwieten" <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote in message news:G55qKL.6ou@lugnet.com... (...) It probably won't mean *any* piece, but I can imagine that a good assortment of the most desired pieces will be made available. It would be silly (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Uh. I was mostly joking. I haven't seen a BETAMAX tape since.... well, since the first place my family used to rent videos from, which was back in... crap. I dunno. '85? '86? I figured it was a marketing thing, though, since the main purpose (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I am curious as to how they plan to do this. Of course it's already true to a large extent. KL (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I would have to side with Eric on this one. Although I've been drooling over the possibilities of true bulk ordering, my suspicion is that the range of elements will be severly limited. Look for example at (URL) which shows models of the (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hooray!!!! I'm not sure my comments won't fall into the 'me too' folder, but this means a lot to me. It appears that within the next couple of years, LEGO will cater to the needs of builders like me. This means I can seriously imagine getting (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If you did this to one of my GoB sets, and I find out about it, I _will_ take you to small claims court. _I_ own the design, period. If you come up with something similar, fine. But, if you take from my design, and it is not enough different (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I got a message at the school that the LEGO Robotics team I coach represents. The message indicates Rich Highberger, of LEGO called to speak with me yesterday (following our outstanding showing on Sunday, where we placed 2nd overall and took home (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) And that is one thing that I want make sure is happening. I want TLC to be able to make money. If they aren't making money, it will mean that they will go under, to be bought out by someone else. I think that as much as TLC policies sometimes (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Really. So if I look at the Guild of Bricksmith page, and copy one of your designs, and place it in my living room, you're going to take me to court? Good luck not getting laughed at by the judge. You do realise that you have to prove some (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm not too experienced with LEGO software, but I can't say I've had the impression that LEGO lives by those rules so far. Ok, so my hands on experience is limited to the Cybermaster unit, which needs specific operating system¹ versions to (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That is to be expected, and that wasn't the point I was trying to make. I'm not offended by people copying my designs for their own private enjoyment. Suppose LEGO claims rights to any sets you create using their service. Suppose they go on to (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) And another word I hope they'll not overlook - Linux, Linux, Linux, Linux!! Regards, ROSCO (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I buy lego sets for the designs, and for the experience of building someone else's design. I really feel that building a set is a form of performance art, and the lego instruction developers are true artists, and it is fun to see things come (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, I'm not a lawyer, but I don't think you've got much of an argument here. As long as I credit the creator, and am not republishing or selling their work, then you're out of luck trying to sue me. If I build a model based on pictures of (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) "Within a year building instructions for LEGO sets developed since 1955 will be accessible online." It does obviously NOT say the following: ---Within a year building instructions for *all* LEGO sets... I rather read it this way: ---Within a (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I would imagine that the folowing might cause problems: 1.licenced sets like SW (lucasfilm might not want the instructions to go online) 2.promotional sets (like the shell gas station sets) 3.sets that they have lost the instructions for or (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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If LEGO offers all the 'desireable' parts, then they no longer are desireable. LEGO would never do this as it would kill off a good deal of their business, namely, AFOLs. Build On! John Matthews Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If they would even issue PDFs of the stickers so that they were scaled properly, that would be awesome. I'd print them out myself on the color printer and use them. The custom generator for the Silver Champion stickers doesn't work at all: (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This is incredible. I have created a self-sustaining argument over Lego rights. This is actually, in a strange, twisted way, funny. I never thought that debates like this would carry over into Lugnet. And never intended to start a debate in (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This message is for any messages SUPPORTING Lego designs being traded freely, without any costs. Reply with your arguments here. (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This reply/thread is for the posting of messages from people who believe that everyone's creations are theirs only, and must be paid for. Please post your replies HERE. (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Why not take this over to .debate?? -Tim (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) What he said. :-/ Thanks, Franklin (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Does this mean I should stop looking for those $500 Lego 7750 trains on eBay, where all I really want are the big red train wheels? You know, if it sounds too good to be true... (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ok, I'm not sure how it's bad yet... (...) That's because you might be able to get one cheaper, I assume? Is that bad? I'd call it good... (...) That's actually pretty good, too, since now I can buy the instructions (or get 'em off brickshelf) (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I've been reading this thread with interest. The PC industry was created when Compaq reverse engineered the BIOS chip on the IBM PC back in the early 80's. All other components of the computer were bought from other sources. The only chip IBM (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You're joking, right? Garage doors are desirable (highly). If they start selling them Bulk, they're STILL desirable. To BUILD with. I don't amass certain parts because they are desirable (that would be silly, as it would cost me way too much (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well said, Lars! That's it exactly! I think this is the stance most in the GoB take. If you'll recall, there have been people in the past who copied my first publicly sold model. That's fine by me, and I said so at the time, as they were doing (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'm not sure this is completely true, inasmuch as the desirable parts have intrinsic value (contrast with highly desirable collectible stamps). I for one will always value train windows at a non zero amount, because I actually use them in (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Mark Sandlin wrote: (...) Stuffit is the culprit... it's claiming the ZIP files are corrupted... Oh well... If LEGO wants me to watch their little movies, then they can post them online like everyone else does... The days of downloading a (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Very true. How many people would buy a metroliner or a black seas baracuda or any other so called "rare" set just because its "rare" and/or valuable? I certainly woudnt. There are only 2 reasons I buy lego: Because I like the design of the (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Actually, I think LEGO would benefit greatly (as in, money in their pockets) if they offered the desireable parts because they are simply desireable! However, I'd have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it's great that I can get huge (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think you have a very valid point here! If we will be enabled to create models using any part that has ever been created, it will mean the end of those ridiculous prices you see on Ebay... However, I doubt that that will be the case. I can't (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Warning, uninformed speculation ahead. That annoys some people (and their annoyance, in turn, bemuses others). (...) I think this is the very MOST that we can hope for and it is in fact a stretch. Although no one can say for sure, the probability (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In additon to your comments the page syas something about Issue #1. Perhaps Lego took up the idea a fan- web zine? (after all the non-action when I tired to get an independent one started :-) !!) In regard to 3D Moddeler software, Why do we need yet (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Intresting comments. I heard rumours that one clones manafacturers 'reverse enginered' a brick by scanning into a computer with a laser type scanner. Of course TLG/TLC got em fair and square in the courts.. Perhaps TLC/TLG might want to have (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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