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(...) Why force people to have to build it at all first - just let them order what they want from a list and have the computer model as an alternative for creating instructions if they want to use it. The whole thing with forcing people, via (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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"Steve Bliss" <steve.bliss@home.com> wrote in message news:4blv2toer0dgb6l...4ax.com... (...) I'm behind that one too. :-) -- Tim Courtney - tim@zacktron.com (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (URL) - Zacktron Alliance ICQ: 23951114 - AIM: (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Now *there's* an idea I can get behind, and fully support. :) Steve (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I clicked the link (hey, why not), and yes, it's a way[1] to request 'BETA tape'. I assume it's what Kevin posted, a professional format video tape. (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) ...which goes back to the idea of designing a "dummy model" out of the parts you want, and sending that. You get the parts you want, and TLC comes nowhere near the model you don't want them to have. eric (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) I wouldn't be surprised if "one in 10 Lego buyers is now a grownup" is really just a translation of "10% of our sales are for consumption by adults". 10% of sales is still a whopping good margin, when you consider the impact AFOLs can have as (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yes, I saw that you'd posted a few message over the last few days. My impression of you is a general skeptic - you'll believe something when it happens. So I was a bit surprised on the message you posted. Not a bad surprise. Just a surprise. (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You'd have to trust the program, of course -- that it wouldn't sneakily upload the model as well as the parts list. If you don't have the source code to the program or you aren't able to reverse-engineer it, lord knows what it's doing. --Todd (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Good idea! --Todd [xfut => lugnet.org] (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.org)
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(...) It sounds like this method could be useful for bulk orders as well. All you would have to do is stack up the parts/colors you want (via LEGO/CAD) without having to assemble them into a structure. The whole "building" issue could be moot. Gary (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) If LEGO offers a free program that does LEGO/CAD, It would probably have to run locally and store the model design locally. The only thing that would actually have to be transmitted to LEGO is the parts list. So the program would have a (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thank you very much for your input! This topic is being discussed in detail, and we're considering all options. Some members have already discussed plans to do so, some are not sure about it. It's too early to evaluate what the effect of TLC (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well said! With the introduction of the Mickey Mouse sets, some Fabuland elements which had been near impossible to find much less afford became both available and affordable. It is a glorious feeling to have some elements that I thought I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ding! This is why people's fears at giving LEGO the ability to market their models are bunk. If you figure out what pieces you need, you can create instructions for an ugly "alternate model", and build the real model when you get the parts. (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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I am cautiously optomistic about this entire revelation, but I am skeptical about whether or not they will have an extensive part/color inventory for us to use. If so, here is a scenario that I would consider: ---...--- For those of you who have (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Are you sure it wasn't "ERIC HARSHBARGER"???? His EMAIL id is: eric@ericharshbarger.org Gary Istok (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ah finally a sub thread that makes some sense. Both Tom and Gary speak wise words. I will agree that as Bulk parts become available I will almost definitely cut back on the number of sets I buy but I will more then offset that with my bulk (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I have the UNICEF stuff up on my page, at: (URL) the bottom blurb...what does it say? 3000 sets made or so!. This holds promise, that small runs are _possible_, even if not _likely_. James Powell (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Welcome Tomas! Thanks for posting. It is gratifying to hear every once in a while that someone in LD really is listening in (at least in this group). -John (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hello LUGNET, I wanted to let you all know that LEGO Direct is paying attention! There are a lot of discussions and meetings going on inside TLC right now about the issues mentioned in this thread. Hopefully we'll be able to post here sometime soon (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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