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Hey! Tim Saupe -- From Bricks to Bothans -- asked me to post some information on coverage they're doing of the Galactic Challenge contest that was held on Friday. Here's the link: (URL) winners were David Michon (US) in the 5-10 age category, and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.legoland) !
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| | Re: Anyone going to the Galactic Challenge?
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(...) Same day I met you... opening day at LLC in 1999. I said it before but it bears repeating, I think the Michons are very nice people and good builders and true LegoManiacs, I just think it's funky that they consistently win. It's an unexpected (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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(...) Sorry, I can't find the original post, but apparently the "production line" just swaps the unpainted and painted pieces. IT'S A FAKE!! Who would have thought LEGO could be guilty of such duplicity... --Dave L (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"Whytcross, Benjamin" <BWhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au> wrote in message [ ... snipped ... ] (...) using (...) Not a stupid question at all, I wondered the same thing myself. I can't think of anything that has 1x4x3 thin wall in it currently except (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G15uMw.15C@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Replying to my own post, here are a couple pictures I took of the tour: (URL) #1 is the retired mold. Picture #2 is the machine (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Probably a stupid question...but which set would require these parts with the logo? [or is a new set going to use it? ] After all, I can hardly see them producing a large number of parts, printing on them, and then not using them... Just my (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:G15MBJ.GLu@lugnet.com... (...) Brickshelf (...) which (...) at (...) machine (...) I was at LEGOLAND California a week and a half ago and the factory tour equipment is still pumping (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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James & All, (...) Brickshelf (...) which (...) at (...) machine (...) cost 10 (...) than 1 (...) probably (...) Well, I do know those molds cost a pretty penny. A mold for a Chrysler battery box for the Neon cost 500,000, and it was a little bigger (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I'd take a stab that that is actually the "LEGO Factory Tour" in Funtown at LLC. Or at least, it looks an awful lot like it. :) There is also a mold machine pumping out 2x4 red bricks (at the time) and an assembly line machine that made & took (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Galactic Challenge at LEGOLAND California
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I look forward to meeting and seeing several of you this Friday at the 'Galactic Challenge.' In my previous message I wrote that "we will be bringing in some additional life-size Star Wars models that will be placed near the Magic Theatre. (I don't (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Anyone going to the Galactic Challenge?
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I believe it is all day. I am not sure though. jake (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G1247p.y7@lugnet.com... (...) current (...) time (...) Hmmm....I don't know/couldn't say either. I see a definite similarity in style between Thomas' and David's creations though. (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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(...) Not to start conspiracy theories or anything, but are the Michon brothers *really* that much better than everyone else that they consistently win on merit? (I met Thomas and his dad... they are great indeed.) Would it be in TLC interests to (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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ok on friday i have school from 7:50am to 3:10pm when does it start/end? -phil kostka "Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:G11ts3.8s9@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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It is Friday (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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"Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:G11F3M.7L3@lugnet.com... (...) when is it? -Phil Kostka (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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"Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:G11F3M.7L3@lugnet.com... (...) I believe David Michon is competing in that event - AFAIK he's the current national champion. Got to meet him and his family out at Legoland this summer, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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Is anyone going to be at the Legoland, CA Galatic Challenge event? jake (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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Hi Eric, It took some doing, but www.mapquest.com finally gave up the info. It doesn't help that the Legoland webpage doesn't even list the park's address! FROM: I 5 AT CANNON RD CARLSBAD, CA 00000 US (Closest Intersection) TO: 3400 S LAS VEGAS BLVD (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Would anyone out there have an idea how far it is from Legoland, CA to Las Vegas? I may be heading to Vegas, and would like to try getting to the park. Eric (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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