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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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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 (...) (24 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) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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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... (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) What he said. :-/ Thanks, Franklin (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Why not take this over to .debate?? -Tim (24 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. (24 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. (24 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 (...) (24 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: (...) (24 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 (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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