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Thanks for the feedback. (...) Good Point. I argued that internally as well, and thought that the promise on color consistency was a stretch (at best) so it's good to see some opinions that support that counter-point of view. Please also see my (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: AFOLs and Mindstorms
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(...) I'll bet the rules are still subject to change. If anyone has an opinion, about what would be better, they should express it to Jake and Jan Steve (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Sorry for taking so long to follow-up on this! A few answers from Jan: The Programming environment: You will get a normal Mindstorms set from us, the latest version. Software: see above, normal LEGO Mindstorms Software Jake --- Jake McKee (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Three hours for building and programming is *extremely* tight, even with a second two hour session the next day if everything had to be done from scratch. I've run a couple of competitions that way, but only because more time wasn't available. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The main thing is that it's even for everyone. Allowing everyone to bring pre-written code is fair. On the other hand, not allowing anyone to bring pre-written code would also be fair. It kind of comes down to how they want to organize the (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Huh. They might want to clarify/restrict that, just a bit. Unless they really mean for people to write all their code ahead of time, and bring it with them. Steve (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Is set #4886 a Europe/Oceana exclusive?
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(...) I'm very interested in 4886 as well. Hopefully someone from shop@home can post an update on when or if these will be avaiable in the US/Canada. Mark (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) How about 2 "Touch" sensors? I thought the same thing, the first time I read it (when Jan replied to my e-mail, earlier today :) Steve (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: to LEGO factory : You are not being fair.
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(...) Probably because it's as much a learning experience for them as it is for the entrants. (Almost) Every dynamic website such as this has "growing pains" when it is first set up. It will get ironed out. Wait, you iron out wrinkles, not growing (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I got answers to a some of the questions we've been asking from Jan Beyer about the contest. Question: There seems to be two aspects to the competition. You mention registration is required by February "so you can work at home", as well as an event (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Have you ever watched a child (10 and under) play with LEGO? Quite often the brick size and shape is way more important than the colour. Take a look at the "kid creations" in the LEGO Magazine. Things are made of all different colours put (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.color, Mark Chan wrote: <snip> (...) I don't think TLC ever made a promise like this. I remember seeing in some catalogs from the '80s that TLC promoted the fact the most elements were interchangeable with one another, and that all the (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Color change: Let's go straight to the CEO!
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Hi Scott, Out of curiousity, I then ask, why is, for example, the engineer from 'Spiderman's train rescue': (URL) Flesh coloured? Is he a specific character like say, Peter Parker or Harry Potter? Samarth SNIP (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Sorry All, This is not about Lego in General. I feel like I'm a Old Blue Lego Steamtrain,and I'm pulling so many different types of carriages.Some New and some Old.Their are so many different colours. In the past, this train has allways (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego)
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I've drafted a letter, and had my wife review for grammar, context and presentation. By way of credentials, my wife has worked as both a full time external communications, and internal executive communications writer in a Fortune 100 company for (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Actually, The yellow minifig is not dead. I recall Jake mentioning at a Brickfest convention that the flesh-colored minifigs are only done when there's a likeness to a person, either in real-life or as an actor/person in a licensed product. (...) (22 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: One last Spring Cleaning set
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(...) My local K-Mart didn't have the buckets on Friday for the BOBO, but they have them now for the 20% off sale. Priced at $8.49 at one Southern California location. The biggest difference from 4679 bonus parts is that nearly all the left/right (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Is there any news on when the dark blue container ship is going to be available? I would like to get one and a 10029 Lunar Lander before the latter disappears for good. (even better if I can get it before it goes back to full price from the current (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Is set #4886 a Europe/Oceana exclusive?
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(...) I've also been patiently waiting for 4886 Don, and was hoping to include it in an order with 10133 in an order placed before December 1 so I could get free shipping. To my dismay, Building Bonanza keeps on showing up as not available on my S@H (...) (22 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's always been my understanding as well. Technically they can street anyone they wish (although it can get tricky without a defensible reason that doesn't appear discriminatory). Anyhow, in a mall you would probably need permission to set (...) (22 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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