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Ultimately, many things will determine if the software is successful, depending on your point of view. Personally, my take on that was that you would have a wide range of parts to select from, and when you were done, your parts list would be (...) (23 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I was having this problem...I re-registered and the problem went away (although now I have two logins). My guess is there are some accounts in the system that are corrupted or missing certain data and therefore trigger the resulting error (probably (...) (23 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) All right! I got a chance to see this set on Brickset, and I was wondering when It would become available. However, I'm a bit disappointed in the fact that the Red Baron set isn't sold in stores... I *really* enjoy the design though, just like (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I doubt this is it- but on Lego's games part, (URL) has 'KIDS ONLY Like games? Take the survey!' as one of the buttons. It directs you to the general opinion part, in which games are a categorie. I wonder why kids only? I doubt this is (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:GuwALr.AG5@lugnet.com... (...) today. (...) for (...) available :) I don't think so. 1. the software isn't available anyway - so who knows. 2. it must be much, much more difficult for Lego to (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<<snip>> (...) It's been done (the Mosaic thingie) by Henry Lim on his Catwomen, he used no less then 35 mosaics! See the result here: (URL) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yeah... Couldn't you theoreticly use that with the lego mosaic? Just take a picture of a grey wall or something like that and send it in... Coarse, you would get plates. As for this mythical software: Hmmmm... I wish we had more info then this (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I get that alot from developers... 4 Q too! (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Perhaps this means that a larger variety of parts are, in fact, available :) I wonder - a model of a monolith made entirely of 2x6 yellow bricks. You want bulk bricks - just draw a big picture of them. I could live with that ;) JB (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I swear.. the day LD acknowledges and uses .dat as the official means of selling custom sets, I'll drive to NY and kiss Brad on the mouth. Unfortunately, er.. maybe fortunately? I'm expecting LD's very own bloated format inside a glitzy-slick (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake, The website doesn't mention any demensions (I ordered it anyway!). Do you have these or will they be available soon? Thanks, Robert Powell SCLTC (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) No offense, but that's not particularly helpful. You get 100% of your desires by simply not using a broken feature. Those of us that like it have been hosed -- and worse, taunted by it on every visit -- for months and months now (a year??). (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This is my frustration as well, big time. I have very little, if any, interest in this stuff....but someone does. (...) Let alone 'overs'. When they need 100k of bricks they surely don't run only 100k of bricks. All the production facitilies (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Ben Roller" <lugnews@rollerfamily.net> wrote in message news:Gutr9H.MDD@lugnet.com... (...) download the (...) in (...) this (...) orders (...) Sorry, but I can't help thinking that this software would be a huge disappointment if they released it (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"jonathan lopes" <cityboy4k@aol.com> wrote in message news:GutpC1.HyK@lugnet.com... (...) one (...) sand (...) They don't need an 'opportunity'. There are loads of great bricks in current sets that must be manufactured by the g'zillion. Why oh why (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I was beginning to think I had dreamed that post up....with no follow-ups from Lego concerning to status of the Build-Your-Own-MOC. It would indeed be a good idea for them to release the software ahead of time, though, so we all have plenty of time (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I have to strongly agree with this... 1X3 and 1X1 would be a tremendous addition to the bulk section!! What was the reason for discontinuing the tubs??? The reason Brad (Justice) gave were that they were for retailers to attract (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Windows, doors, and roof bricks. Oh my! :-) Seriously, I have said it before I'll say it again, what we need is larger plates. A 6x8 and/or 4x10 is a good size that is still small enough to be highly versatile. At this point I do not even care (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) i think Lego should give credit where credit is due & endorse Lcad as the soft ware & build off that (with Mlcad maybe), in honor of Mr. James Jessiman jeff szklennik (23 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Andrew Lipson wrote in message ... (...) Please! Even 1x1's would be acceptable (since they are no longer in the tubs and buckets at all except with eyes on them!). You can't build decent buildings without at least SOME odd-numbered bricks. White (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Personally, I LIKE not having it set the country, so I've never even tried it. Sometimes I order from S@H Europe, and if I set to the US, I wouldn't be able to easily anymore. Of course, I only make an order online every couple of months or so. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Check Bricklink. I, and I'm sure many other people, have brand new 2x4 blue bricks set at prices BELOW LD's bulk prices. In fact, many people, including myself, sell them for almost HALF of LD's prices. I still have 700 in my shop. Since this isn't (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Looks like you're using Mozilla/Netscape? Try using MSIE 5 or better-- could be your version doesn't quite work with thier secure server (after the password screen is apparently https). Or I suppose it could be your OS/browser combo NT doesn't (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Dear Lego.. i go to "my opinions" i enter my name and password i get: " There is nothing wrong with your computer screen. Unfortunately you have encountered an error on our website. We ask you to go back to the home." WHAT IS WRONG? Is it my (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Ben Roller writes: ... (...) ... I have one Samsonite-era set from the early 70's: (URL) includes a single sheet showing models that _can't_ build with this set. I was amused. (In the set's defense, the back of the box shows (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'm still getting mixed results. It will retain the country setting only until I actually log in (which one has to do to order), then it is gone again. It also still does not maintain the log on like it did once upon a time. So, convenient (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I dunno. Note the smileys... :-) Maybe it's the routing they will go in future. I do NOT want to speculate further as I don't want to jiggle Kevin's elbow more than I just did. (...) Funny, I was thinking of saying the same thing about YOUR (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I noticed that, but was being hopeful. :) Also I was ignoring the fact that they could just put up one set of instructions and say "hey, this one was developed since 1955." (...) So, is that what Lego meant? Does Brickshelf even have (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I stopped into the shop just now and bypassed the sign-in screen. What a relief-- thanks, to whoever fixed this! I don't visit more often than a couple times a month, but on dial-up every little bit helps. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Um, the quote is: "Within a year building instructions for LEGO sets developed since 1955 will be accessible online." I see no "every" in there. :-) Here's the link for you: www.brickshelf.com :-) :-) (but ya, I want my custom set design tool (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi Here in Sweden it is already available. I just order mine. Mattias (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Ok, so it's 2002. We're ready, so go ahead any time and let us download the software you mentioned here: (URL) get started working on our creations so that there's no lag time in orders when you announce the service. Even if you don't plan to start (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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(...) Yeah, this stuff is long overdue. I guess no 'opportunity' (like the sand red) has arisen at the manufacturing plant(s). I was pleased with the center stud tiles last year, but really expected them to release more items with them. (I think the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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!!! 1x3's !!! (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Here here! Good ole 2x4 bricks in blue would be nice! And what about 2x6 bricks - none! Of course, I need yellow but I'd take pink or teal if I had to! JB (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Come on guys. It will be two years soon And STILL no real increase in the diversity of bulk bricks. OK, we have had a couple of new shades of standard bricks (that no one really asked for) But the stuff people keep repeatedly asking for never gets (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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The subject tells all. I ask this in light of 10018 and 19 being sent to stores. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) The UCS sets are a rotten example. Whoever designed the UCS Tie and X-Wing boxes should be strangled, hanged, and SHOT. Those are the flimsiest, most useless boxes I've seen out of Lego. They are double the size they need to be (and at half (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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All, Just a quick note to share yet more good news! As of today, the 10024 Red Baron set has arrived and Shop At Home is taking pre-orders! Check it out now: (URL) like it will start shipping 15 May! Play Well! Jake --- Senior Producer LEGO Direct (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.lego.announce) !
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(...) USC? I don't think I'm up on my acronyms. It's not the cardboard itself that I mind, but the fact that the box can't be re-closed to contain the pieces inside. (...) Well, LEGO started it with the whole "Use this box for storage" deal on the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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