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(...) Well, pink Lego is definitely a strange attractor. (...) No, it's some urbane math. --Dave 8^) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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"Whytcross, Benjamin" <BWhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au> wrote in message news:1D0812CAE3E7D21...ccess.com. au... (...) I think that it's imperative that we make a quick 9 posts, and get over the mark for to become the no.1 group for the past seven (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) My merciless experiments on the one monkey I've got indicate that black and tan arms both look okay, and fairly natural. Other colours are fine as well, they just produce a less realistic effect (surprisingly). (...) It depends -- have you got (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Mmmm. I have found and will bring along two limbless carcasses. I still don't entirely understand how that's going to be so useful, but, as with so many things in life, I can still know what to do without having to understand the why of it all (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Delightful -- thankyou sir. I'll be at Studs.2000.3, otherwise I suppose a disabled simian would travel safely by post. --Dave (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Looks like lego won't be dropping in price by as much as we hoped after the GST. Apparently the RRP has risen recently, caused by TLG/LA raising the wholesale set price. I'm currently basing this on the following: 'Impulse sets'. RRP is about $4.25. (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi all, My local Coles supermarket are obviously cleaning out their storeroom at the moment (they did have some Lego a few years ago and it disappeared all of a sudden, I'd wondered where it went and now I know!). I've no idea whether these are of (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au, David Low writes: <<snip>> Anyone with little brown monkeys, whole or de-limbed, please let me know (or bring them to Studs 2000.3). And has anyone seen those Duplo Zoo sets (especially 2864) around Sydney? --Dave Dave: I have at (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, from memory, I've got one set of white shoulders, white arms and yellow hands, and need 2 more [or to be more precise I need 1 more, and an arm with 'pin' to connect into the shoulder], and I think I need 1 black shoulders with white (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) and a bit later... (...) Hmm. Which kind of 'deconstructive' are we talking about here? ;) Steve (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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Hi Paul Glad you got the 6160 :-) If the guy made a mistake as he said and forgot that that laybuy was mine, well, it happens. I was just hoping that whoever got it, was not wanting to make a huge profit on it, but keep it and was at home gloating (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Rachel Kingston wrote in message ... (...) the (...) I passed through Milton on the Thursday after Easter, i.e. two days after ANZAC Day. (...) I don't think it's an eBay entrepeneur. It certainly wasn't me. I just bought the 6160 which you had (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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When was that again Paul? I neglected to mention that this list was sent to me 3-4 weeks ago, all of the sets listed were there then. Who is clearing out Milton? Hope it is not some ebay entrepreneur. All these sets including my lost laybuy have (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I _think_ (sorry didn't write it down) that they had a 6160 at Toyworld Erina a few weeks ago. Maybe Kev could check it out if he has a chance? Dave (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'd like to echo Santosh's words here, and welcome everyone to .loc.au and hope everyone enjoys having de-lurked, and now knowing a little more about the people behind the names [at least those who you didn't already know]. Benjamin Whytcross (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Point taken...The coloured parts are good for the colour factor. But when you take out the 5-20 parts, you're left with a lot of useless parts. Benjamin Whytcross bwhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au b_whytcross@hotmail.com (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Rachel Kingston wrote in message ... (...) I actually stopped by here on the way to Sydney from Melbourne, basically on Rachel's and Pete W's recommendation. All(*) of the stuff on the list below had already gone... I did manage to bag the 6705's (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Whytcross, Benjamin wrote in message <1D0812CAE3E7D2118BC...s.com.au>. .. (...) Hey Ben, don't knock Belville. After seeing Peter's breakdown of the sets, I have to say that the Belville sets contain some of the most fantastic colour selections of (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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David Drew wrote in message ... (...) Ah, but you see I have actually been lucky enough to meet Peter's wife, and I have to say she is amazingly cool about the staggering proportion of the house that his Lego occupies. Man, those bonus marks would (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Richard, I'll leave my AAT assembled as is, so you can point out your mods to the non-Star-Wars specialists as myself. (...) I think it will make a good after-dinner-mint dispenser, a bit more brown, (it has quite a bit) and it could be called (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Are you after maxifigs? I've been wondering what to do with them. what exactly are you after, colour and piece? James (who's amused fabuland returns this year with Dizney heads, You thought Timmy/Jarjar was bad...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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just down the road, on the gold coast Aaron Coghill Kyola Department Emergency Services (URL) -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Kerry Raymond Sent: Monday, 22 May 2000 13:20 To: (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hadn't thought of that....Sounds like a good idea. (...) "And we want to be the best known childrens toy by 2005. We aim to do this by taking the playability out of our toys." (...) True, but what do you gain from this. Unfortunately, these (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) JarJar makes a good statue. I used the head and hands from JarJar, and the reversed torso and legs from Anakin giving an all tan idol that stands quietly in the jungle overgrowth. (...) "You can tell we are Lego because we are not Playmobil." (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I was until I got 6558 and 6718 which sated my hunger for BURPs, greenery and that very nifty Buffalo headdress. Adventurers is a possibility though (I'm a big fan). (...) Dave (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) What voltages does the transformer work under ? <G,D,&R> (...) Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar Road, Box Hill, 3128 Growing older is compulsory..Growing up isn't :-) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) They look like a piece that's common in the Slizer sets. The blobs fit with the yellow pieces to their left in the picture, producing a ball and socket joint. They might be useful if you want to make a real life Transformer (or support at an (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) But if you get the head off, it wouldn't be too bad as a gargoyle on a building...Or as an ornament on a bridge for a SW castle, like in the middle ages...'Por encourage les autres' :) Now that would have looked good on the Naboo capital ! (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) JarJar the minifig -- the head that can only be removed from a torso with pliers. JarJar the character -- yet another non-human character given a dumbed-down role. (...) Since JarJar will probably feature in SW2 and SW3 I think we can look (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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hmmm yeah I thought of that, though I am not going near ebay for it. They weren't avail here in Aussie (same old story) Are you after one as well then? Perhaps if we find a source we could get them shipped together? I was also after the adventurers (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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My Mindstorms Ultimate Accessory Set arrived last night. It contains: * remote controller, which should enable me to embed my RCX deep into my model, or alternatively, save me from leaping up all the time to press the Run button all the time (couch (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) sale? (...) OK here is the list I promised: PLAYWORLD INTERNATIONAL 119 PRINCES HIGHWAY MILTON 2538 Take 25% off the following prices, that is what he offered me, so I would ask/demand that too if I were you. Especially as his prices are so (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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A good topic for a local discussion. Could everyone explain their reason for disliking JarJar. Maybe if we put together a nice long thread, pick out the interesting/informative bits, and forward to TLG, they may remove him from the many sets they (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) What a bastard (of a thing to happen). I was on the lookout for a 6748 recently -- doesn't seem to have been released locally (at least not via the regular distribution network). You might have to venture into (shudder) the international (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Yeehaa A western completist :-) Have you seen a spare 6761 or a 6748 recently? These are the only two that I need for my son who is cowboy and Indian mad (and knights and pirates, any baddie who has a gun or a sword..) I had a 6761 on laybuy (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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thanks David Great info, I thought there may be a difference. Glad I asked. What is the cheapest you have seen it at? Rachel :-) (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi all, Just a quick note in praise of the new AAT. Having given it the once over quite a few times, I'm actually quite pleased with it now. And because the power converter units (sand coloured star wars engines) are entirely too big, when you (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) <Shocked voice> What...You mean we're also gaining on the americans... </Shocked voice> Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar Road, Box Hill, 3128 Growing older is (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Ha! We rock like a big rocking thing! No. 1 for the past hour, past 24 hours, and second only to .general in the last 7 days! loc.au.nsw.sys is also in the top 20 for the last 7 days! Pete Callaway (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Fantastic -- thanks a lot for doing that. Three jobs, one word, wow. Dave (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm going this weekend to get them.....I dont get much time to go the shops...I work 3 jobs....!!!! (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Is loc.au catching up to the Italians? Go to the Lugnet homepage and hit the "traffic" button at the top of the screen. I'd say being at the higher end of the three columns means we're catching up alright! (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Or maybe they could work on plastic surgery [no pun intended], and change them into little tan men ? Actually, the Timmy brigade could use the JarJars to get into shape for the forthcoming battle. After all, anything that can kill off Jar-jars (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Sport - maybe just fun. Experiments - turn them back into ducks, is that possible ? pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) These are where I'm headed, castle/Belville wise. Zoo wise - I saw the Duplo zoos in the country. A nice, nice set. (My son didn't notice the baseplates go AWOL) pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Don't they say the flapping of one Butterfly tile results in a hurricane or cyclone in Paradisa land ? Or is that an urban moth? (...) The crows ate them while they were hatching. pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Will do [unfortunately that's at 7:00 :( ] Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar Road, Box Hill, 3128 Growing older is compulsory..Growing up isn't :-) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) (URL) hot this week? -- loc.au it seems --Dave (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) L (...) Depends on what you're building, doesn't it, and a member in compression or tension doesn't automatically dictate it's material component. Houses, sure (although the bricks are behaving more like bricks and not a homogenous concrete (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) A couple of cross-refs: PeteW's LegOz.2000.2 kaadu-b-que (URL) Xandria's fairy prison (URL) them out when you get home Ben) --Dave (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The reason for mentioning the extra guns in the western sets was that you could also have the timmy's hunting jar-jars for sport. The Timmy's may also be interested in conducting experiments on them.....For what purpose, no-one knows. Benjamin (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) We used to have some Classic Scala Pete -- all that remains is a single Butterfly tile. (...) Lay off Fabuland okay -- I don't think they ever made a Turtle... Dave (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) What...You haven't seen the 'jewellery' sets. I've got parts here from at least 4, and I just need the instructions [yes, they came with instructions/idea sheets from memory], and some more of these pieces to complete them. In other words, (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) They seem to come in every set (or maybe I bought multiples of them) Even I hate them. (...) Did you see my Star Wars BBQ die-o-rama from LegOz 2000.2 ? (...) Every cook knows, it's important to have a supply of 'stock' pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Ah....wait to see what devious uses these sets are put to..... ;^) These sets are not put to their recommended uses. Scala, I know it exists but haven't seen it in the ABS. What's that mutant animal theme from the '80's, now that's creepy. (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) That'd be the Infamous Grand Admiral (self titled) Boxer Tanbriks and his band of Imperial Academy rejects (and they're just a bit miffed about being kicked out too, so be warned). Hence begins the Adventures of Boxer Tanbriks. This being (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Just a thought... Peter, you want Timmy's. No-one wants Jar-Jar's. [No, I'm not offering to take these off peoples hands...read on :) ] Timmy's have to eat. [I can see people working out where this is headed :) ] Most western sets came with at (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, personally, I can't see anything wrong with collecting paradisa...After all, that is (was ?) the modern housing/tourist area for the townspeople. With the belville though, you're on your own [I have to admit I've bought 3 of these sets, (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Maybe if Elton John bought the company. (...) Kevinw1 had some monkeys for auction on ebay. His description said that you could always use the brown arms with yellow hands (4 per chimp) for other things. So maybe there are some de-limbed (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hey I'd take up that honour If i could but... A) my hips don't squeak enough. (strictly Aussie joke) B) my g/f prefers my current fassion sense, or lack of anyhow. c) the parents would be worried about their son. Although.. on a positive note (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It's Technic's low body count. Systems people have a captive audience of hundreds of minifigs ;^) (...) Kerry, your Technic Kerry from Brisbane. Hey I admit to collecting Belville/Paradisa to the concern of many. pete.w (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Okay, three themes. (Anyone got some spare Paradisa figs?) I wonder if Lego would ever release a Mardi Gras play-set? (...) Frabjous, frabjous. Anyone with little brown monkeys, whole or de-limbed, please let me know (or bring them to Studs (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Not so much lonely as surprised that the Australian roll call was showing a very different demographic profile to what I was expecting. Based on conversations in other not-specifically-Australian Lugnet groups, I had the impression that there (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The independents are dropping like flies up here too, moreso Sydney rather than Melbourne. (...) Toyworlds in Sydney have Highway construction for $173 AUD. (...) You don't have any Big W's at all ? (they are always 10% below retail) What's (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) better (...) Now that's a piece of good news. I was wondering if I'd missed out on some exciting Technics bits by having Mindstorms v1.0. However, I have an 8002 (not yet opened, but probably next in line for opening) so it seems I have the (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Is that counting the 'Village People' and 'Carnival in Rio' themes ? (...) There must be more ! Dave, your monkeys are resting in the Duplo-Egg-Humididome. pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Thanks for the welcome! (and thanks for getting us put on the map (the other Pete also), I'd missed that thread until you mentioned it, we often get forgotten down here...) Part of my reason for lurking was that I never felt I had anything to (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Roger, roger -- was just about to de-Lugnet and do some work. I must say, some of those bargains of Ben's are very tempting, but I'm going to resist. The fugly factor helps a lot. 6709 is fantastic value for $3, but unfortunately there are (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Just like I do with all my Aquazone...It's in a place that's very hard to see, in a location I'm not often at [eg in Colac] :) [Actually, the UFO's and insectoids are also there :), but so are the town, castle, pirates and blacktron 1 and 2 (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) A horse, a bush, even a snake I think. (...) Hey, I have one already, I just try not to look at it. (Completists will go to any depths...) pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) That's right....They had 39 of them Yesterday ! [I doubt there's that many now however :) ] Also, I've got to agree with the 6150 description, although it won't stop me getting one at that price. Benjamin Whytcross (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) That 6150 is one ugly set. Dave Low, you there 6709's $3. pete.w (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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"Rachel Kingston" <kingston@spirit.com.au> wrote in message news:Fv0F1F.F4H@lugnet.com... (...) competant (...) The 1.5 set has a few cool technic parts that 1 hasn't, and is minus a couple of very ordinary parts. It's also got an upgraded (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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"Peter Callaway" <pcallaway@bmcl.com.au> wrote in message news:Fv098q.Lxp@lugnet.com... (...) moving (...) suppliment (...) Argh! I got 4100 and 1170 confused *starts self-flagelation with birch sticks* Bah, I've been studying too much mining (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) What say we at loc.au develop the first lego Structural code, we call it (Australian Lego Stadard) ALS2000. And Yes the first appendix can be Appendix L < Engineering Geek Discussion mode> Hmm See I'd have to disagree with the Lego being akin (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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For anyone interested, the sale prices of the folling are a little lower than reported: 6150 $20 6709 $3 4280 $4.99 4211 $4.99 4221 $4.99 6975 $35 [That's right, and they only have 8 so first in :) ] NOTE: these prices are with the 30% taken off, (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) after. (...) Australia, New Zealand and....Canada ? No...I was just thinking on the fly and wondering what one could term a group that encompasses both Australia and New Zealand could be called. ANZAC is a term used to cover soldiers from both (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) ANZACLUG? What's the C for? (Not that Canadians wouldn't be welcome, I'm sure--it's just that pesky airfare thing.) best LFB (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Oops sorry, maybe it was Kerry, well maybe if we are both lucky we will get the RIS for xmas, and then we can help each other out :-) I agree with the Duplo comments, I too think that the tunnel is extremely ugly, but my son and daughter want one (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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First, sorry for the crazy cross-posting of this article but I wanted to get everyone that requested a change to the maps all at once. I have set follow-ups to lugnet.org but please feel free to add relevent groups to your followup posts. This way (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.org, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.nl, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor) !
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In lugnet.loc.au, Rachel Kingston writes: Thanks for the welcome (and everyone else too!) (...) I think you've got me confused with Kerry here. I'm interested in getting into Technic and Mindstorms but haven't done so yet (it's that single salary (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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David Drew wrote in message ... (...) to (...) And you call yourself a Technic enthusiast?!? Pah!!! :-) I've broken at least two Technic beams building stuff that simply couldn't take the forces on the structure. Fallen in the line of duty, man!!! (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Dierdre :-) Nice to meet you :-) The more women here the better I think, sometimes I do feel a little outnumbered. Though all the guys here are great. I am aiming to get into technic soon, as I really want the RIS (maybe for xmas, I have started (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Guys, guys. C'mon! Concrete? Loadings? I'd at least put it in as a suppliment to AS4100, since perhaps Parts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are directly applicable. Structural LEGO is more akin to steel than concrete, and the loading code is only used to (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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"Santosh" <santosh@student.unsw.edu.au> wrote in message news:FuzvHu.B20@lugnet.com... (...) Actually, technic would be more along the lines of AS1170 (minus the moving parts of course) due to the beams and pin connectors. :) David Drew. (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hey Pete...if you do come up on the weekend...please call in to say hi.....I'll give you a preview of the Castle I'm bringing to 2000 No.3 email me Kev.... : ) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Right that does it, If LegOz ever writes a Guide book, We name it -"AS3600 Lego Structures" LEGO Bricks + Mega Bloks = Composite Structure? Here's one for you Peter, Peter C without enough grey plates = sub-critical Peter C with too many grey plates (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi, You're possibly referring to Frances/Francis Schroter/Schroeter who was posting in late 98. I tried to contact her/him/it on email at the time and never received a response, no longer seems to be active. I know one other local collector (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) So, every time I sit down with my LEGO I'm having a Plastic Moment? Pete Callaway (keep 'em coming!) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It's been a while since I've been to Mum & Dad's at Pearl Beach. This could be a good excuse. I'll see what the diary's like for this weekend (apart from building a Saucy Sue counter-strike force). Pete Callaway (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Hellooooooo anyone out there? Frances are you still around? What about you K., are you lurking? - if so show yourself! :) Deidre (see Australian Roll Call thread in loc.au) drb@tasmail.com (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.tas.hob)
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(...) Given all those smiley faces, I don't think the minfigs'd care. They're probably be ecstatic that they've got _somewhere_ to put up those stumpy legs of theirs. James (who didn't do asthetics in his philosophy degree...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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LOL Well, Tim is an architect, another reason he is worth hanging on to ;-) He is much better than I at ensuring that a Lego building is "architecturally sound" He is a great designer too, though his lego buildings are rather Monty Python meets (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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"Santosh" <santosh@student.unsw.edu.au> wrote in message news:FuzIM4.Ew2@lugnet.com... (...) get (...) Plastic hinges? Yeah, love that piece. David Drew. (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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In lugnet.loc.au, David Drew writes: (and into Loc.Au.Eng) A series of non-destructive tests perhaps? Wheres that Schmidt Hammer nowadays.. Actually Lets get some experiments to determines Lego's Plastic Limit (*boom*tish*)...perhaps you need to (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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(...) The engine is warming ;^) pete.w <aquanaut@optusnet.com.au> (ANZACLUG - Australian/New Zealand LUG by 2001) (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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"Santosh" <santosh@student.unsw.edu.au> wrote in message news:FuzGF3.43H@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) me (...) a (...) I've often thought of doing these sought of tests to determine the strength of lego. However, the thought of _deliberately (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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(...) Soon we'll need an ng 'loc.au.eng' ;^) pete.w <aquanaut@optusnet.com.au> (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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(...) Hi Braith, (...) We were getting worried about the West Coast. Don't forget to patronise loc.au, it's where most discussion takes place. Good luck with getting ftf meetings happening, we're just about to have our third this June 4. Be sure to (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Of course it can! Determine the eccentricity, whack a heap of them 2x4 bricks for compression and some of the technic beams with pin joints in for tensional strength. I wonder If anyone has done any stress/strain measurements on Lego plates and (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.people)
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