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(...) encountered page 3... Is that page pretty much why the paper exists? (...) Yah, this has a thread in .general: (URL) - jsproat (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Hi, Let me stress that I do not read this paper... But I happened to see this article over someone's shoulder on the train today... (URL) hum... Kev (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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A friend of mine will be going to Legoland in Denmark next month. Are there any "Do not miss!" things to see while he is there? In other words, how can he get the most bang for his buck? Also, is there anything special about the Lego store there? (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Jin is writing a book on Lego Mindstorms for release in Japan, and as far as I understand, instructions for MIBO are in it. His site is at: (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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Does the term below, 'because of his agreement with the publisher' mean that Jin is writing a book on the construction of MIBO? Man, that would be fantastic. Can you or anyone else confirm whether a book is being written on the subject or not? (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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Are there Any Fotos of the event ? URL ? thanks. See ya Rui Martins (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hey everybody.. I'd like to take the time to thank many people who played a critical role in making the LDraw demonstration at Kidvention a successful event. First off, A HUGE thanks goes out to Lego Direct - Brad Justus, Heidi Bailey, & Heidi's (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Actually, those mock-ups weren't described to me as Throwbots in any way shape of form. They looked incredible, especially the larger ones. In terms of size, they were taller than Millennia and wider too. Few (if any) Throwbot parts were evident in (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I don't know why you 'couldn't' if in fact that was the case. But I do know that I didn't, cause I barely got the opportunity to take pictures while I was there. I took about 90 of them up by our display, but about half of them I gave the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Nick, much of the throwbots prototype stuff was not even made of ABS. It was just a plasticene mockup of possible designs or directions to take the line. Or perhaps even an entirely different line. And most were very crude. Practically molded (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) The "much" part. I was just asking incase it had a big sign on it or was moving around like crazy. Why couldn't you take pictures of the movie maker? It was on lego.com??? (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) What part of 'I wasn't paying much attention' is difficult to understand? -Tim (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Did you notice if the throwbots had glow-in-the-dark, electronic, transparent or any other special pieces? NICK :^\ (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I really have no idea. I'm not much of a Throwbot fan, so I didn't pay that much attention. I was busier talking to the Technic model designers. -Tim (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Did the throwbots have new pieces or roborider heads? (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Nope. All prototypes. That was meaning that what you saw there was _not_ guaranteed to make production. They even had a technic car with spraypainted yellow panels, because those pieces weren't made in yellow (even internally!). -Tim (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) the (...) with (...) about (...) fly (...) a (...) Did they have names on display (for example: Scum, protector of the plumber world)??? NICK :^b (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) with (...) F1 (...) was (...) And (...) the tires were 6in high, 6in wide, like drag-racing bikes, also had 2 regular bikes, they looked like harleys. the throwbots were new designs, lloked like a cyborg-alien type mix, lots of chrome. -Philip (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) heard (...) Were they new throwbots or privious failures or attempts to make neat ones? And exactly how big are ENORMOUS tires (6in? 8ft?) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Something to that effect. They had a few really cool Technic motorcycles with ENORMOUS tires. The technic stuff was really cool, especially talking to the designers face to face. I didn't pay much attention to the throwbots, but the Silver (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) : (...) What are the prototypes of throwbots, supercars & dynamite low riders (I heard of them in a previous message)??? NICK ;^D (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I don't believe so. Brick By Brick (the display) was set up only for Kidvention, and only those with Kidvention passes were allowed inside. Sorry : \ -Tim (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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Does anyone know if you can still see the sneak preview of new sets after the 18th. Hope so, NICK :^) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Lol...very funny, Mike. :) I just sent out the final notice...4 hours before I'm planning to leave. Here's the jist of the message: Meeting times: 1 pm-LDraw display. 6 pm- East parking lot. Looking for the car with the LUGOLA sign built in (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) I'm going to try and show up also. Here are the finalized details as far as I've heard: Meeting time: Saturday, sometime between opening and closing time Meeting place: Legoland, either the interior or the exterior of the park - Mike. (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Yes, we have instructions - Jin sent them to me but they can't be redistributed because of his agreement with the publisher. They can only be used for Kidvention. We'll be sure to update you on the status of the MIBO project. -Tim Kidvention (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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That thing is cool! Do you have instructions or pictures to build from? KL (...) :) (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, Tim! Until the LUGOLA meeting around the LDraw display at Kidvention...Build well...and fast! -Dave (URL) of the M-tron Commandos (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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Hello everyone! I'm posting to you live from our LDraw and GMLTC train layout display at Legoland California for the Lego Maniac Kidvention. We're having a blast here with the displays talking to people and informing them about the online Lego (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland) !
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(...) Was anyone able to score discount tickets, or any other items to assist those of us who live on the other end of the poverty line from Henry. I have AAA and they offer 10% off but I was hoping for the best deal possible. Comeon Dave you gotta (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Considering I'm leaving for LLC tomorrow, with the Weeks Jambalaya box in the car, I'd like to know WHERE to meet too ;-) I will have email access via my work laptop while I'm down there, but I won't be at the hotel using the laptop much. (...) -- (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) The "Over $25.00 value" is your clue that it's a child's pass. Adult tickets cost more than that (although last december they mailed me a coupon to allow adults to get in for $25. :) (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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I'll be there, in conjuction with the scheduled LUGOLA meeting (Saturday, July 15th): (URL) think we should finalize the details soon. Meeting time (9:00?), meeting place, carpools, etc. Henry (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) I picked up one of those sets over the weekend. It stated on the front "Free ticket to Legoland inside! Over $25.00 value" or something like that. Nowhere on the box did it mention the fact that it is a child's pass, something I only found out (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) You are coming, right? -Tim (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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If I knew "that people will be spaced out over a few days" I would have been there for such dude! SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hey everybody... Just curious as to if there will be any formal get-together while at Kidvention. I understand that people will be spaced out over a few days. If Friday and Saturday will be big days, we can have something on both of them if possible (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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Actually you folks in Southern California can get the best discounts to Legoland, depending on whether your place of employment offers them. Last year I was set to use the AAA discount (so the answer is yes to that question-- you just show your card (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I've seen Millennia Throwbot sets here in the LA area which have the free ticket inside. From what I've read on Lugnet, however, it's a child's ticket, not an adult ticket. (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) have (...) Unless I'm making things up again [1], there are sets being sold with Free Admission coupons in them. I remember thinking they were probably only sold on the East Coast, and wondering how much Lugnet would foil those plans (to lure (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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