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(...) Really??? that is one of the most often used metaphors for an exercise in futility. From the The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations: "I'm not going to rearrange the furniture on the deck of the Titanic." --Rogers Morton (URL) Ford's (...) (24 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I agree. I have had no trouble ordering online from these guys. They are just like any other online retailer. Red and blue technic beams, gears, motors etc. A bit pricey, as has been pointed out, but if they are the only source, you gotta do (...) (24 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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I'm not sure, but I think this thread has now had more name changes than a dead LEGO product line. ;) (...) Name changes (after 20+ years of being in use) are a silly exercise. For anyone who's ever known it as such, it will always be DUPLO. And why (...) (24 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) yeah, I'm aware of the name change, but for some reason I refuse to adopt it. ..chock it up to nostalgia. and too long of a name. I still say SYSTEM, DUPLO and TOOLO too. (...) lol. that's not funny, but it made me laugh. never heard that (...) (24 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | Re: LEGO Dacta is now 'LEGO Educational Division'
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(...) Yep, after receiving an email from Bernard Catt (EdEx), he's confirmed they do sell to the public, and they're working on on-line ordering in the near future (you can order by email). He sent me a catalog & some brochures & stuff, and going (...) (24 years ago, 17-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) I've dealt with Educational Experience before, very helpful and prompt service and they do sell to the public! (Well, at least they did - this would have been around a year or so ago). Unfortunately I can not say the same about Moore (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) Incidentally, I recently came across another DACTA supplier in Australia, Educational Experience, www.edex.com.au. They only sell to schools, and they don't take on-line orders. Prices are pretty similar to Moore Ed. Just thought you might (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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LEGO Dacta has officially changed its name to LEGO Educational Division. Read it in their latest newsletter: (URL) guess this is the new logo: (URL) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-02, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.edu)
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I was pleasantly surprised on receipt of PITSCO's new catalog. Finally, the ability to order some meaningful amounts of basics (think gears, pulleys) in bulk. Thanks! OK, I'd love to see more and the gears were backordered (I expect due to high (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) We still carry the solar panels as a spare part (pg 51 in PLD catalog) at the same price as S@H. The item you are referring to is a solar add-on for the Simple Machines set. This also includes a 5 day lesson plan for using with that set. Dan (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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Thanks for your response. Regarding pricing differentials I was thinking in particular about the solar panels - now priced far higher bundled with connecting wires while SAH has them alone at the original lower prices.....minor point. However, you (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) John, LEGO Dacta has developed and marketed robotics materials for over 12 years now. I personally used the LEGO TC Logo kits in my elementary classroom some 10 years ago. The materials have always been designed to meet the needs of a variety (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) John, I'll take this in pieces if you don't mind. I will take exception to the "greedy" statement. Pitsco LEGO Dacta (and LEGO Dacta specifically) is designed to serve the school market. Our business systems are designed to cater to schools (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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Maybe THIS is a better forum......... Dear PITSCO, You may wish to reference the "Bulk Technic Tubs" line under "Dear Lego" for some background. I teach a number of "enrichment" courses at my sons' elementary school, through scouts and elsewhere (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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please see question: (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | Re: LEGO CAD Software-Is the next version ready?
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(...) Ed, We are expecting to have the LEGO Designer software available to distribute sometime around Sept 1. Thanks DAN (25 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) Tom, In general we do not have any ability to lobby TLG to add packs to their range. However, we have added quite a few new items to our spares range and will be adding more as the elements come in over the summer. The 2 new ones I noticed up (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) Larry We are interested in finding out how to better service and communicate with our customers. Our range is designed to be used in classrooms by educators and students and we are always interested in how we can make the learning experience (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta)
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(...) May I ask if the MacOS (9) version of the LEGO CAD software will be available at some stage this year? Thanks, Ed Cox (25 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.loc.au)
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First of all, I would like to thank Suzanne and Todd for inviting us to take part in the community of LEGO users here. We are happy to be a part of the community and hope to be able to provide educators using the LEGO Dacta products in their (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.lego.dacta) !!
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