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(...) That's a pretty good representation for what Lego will probably come out with! Actually, I'll guess they'll make it look worse :( They'll probably find some way to sneak in some random colors and make it more out of scale... Any idea how many (...) (25 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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Please trim general from the list of groups now people, this thread doesn't belong there any more. Thanks. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.events)
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(...) quite good. Greetings. M. Moolhuysen. (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Thanks for digging that list up. I'd say the Lefties are in large part (but not all, Sweden the ex and Japan being notable exceptions) former colonies or at least Commonwealth countries. (Canada being the large exception but think of how (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: OT: P!$#ed of at ebay.com.au
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Benjamin, how is it your reply to the start of the thread appeared above it? And when is your work ISP going to fix it's aging mail server so that it actually properly handles mailing list posts, or whatever posts you chuck at it? Cheers ... (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Anytime before December the 7th is bad for me :( Final session of university is being an absolute killer on me. But As I have said, I'll still try to find somewhere, and I'll make an appearence albeit a brief one when the meet goes ahead. So I'll (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well, looking at the forecast, I don't think the weather will be good for the BBQ idea :( [though if it improves, I'll make an announcement, probably Sat morning-ish] However, if you want, feel free to roll up early with lunch [There's drinks here, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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Ok, if we have a BBQ - do you want us to bring anything? cheers sue ann (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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(...) I'm back. Finally. It's been a good break. So, 22nd it is. Fair enough (...) I have three houses in the style of David Eaton a guarded inn modification with stables, smallish towery thing and a blacksmith/forge. They're all small buildings, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm good for the 22nd (thanks gang). I will try to catch up with Eli. (...) The barracks (government house at Port Block) is on two 32x32 plates. (URL) chapel-ish thingie is also on two 32x32 plates, and could happily sit on four 32x32 plates (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Oops...I should try reading...That's the one near home :) [Not that I could have nescessarily have got there...late nights all week :( ] Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I assume you're asking Paul as I wouldn't have a clue :) Either that or you're discretely pointing out that I was a fool to try and do it by phone when there were possibly easier methods! :) Live and learn. Deidre (the geographically (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Northlands, as in Melbourne...as in near where I live? or another one with a similar name? 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, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Thanks Paul, I _think_ I've got one from Northland but I do not recommend trying to order from this store by phone unless you have a lot of patience and are prepared to see the savings eroded in long distance phone call costs (I'll spare you (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: OT: P!$#ed of at ebay.com.au
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(...) ...oh, I forgot to mention...the DIN paper sizes fully rule. :-) I just remembered the fouth dumbest thing: it's 12-hour clocks with a.m. and p.m. instead of 24-hour clocks -- especially digital alarm clocks. I wonder if anyone has ever -not- (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) OK, the top dumbest thing is U.S. weights and measures (pounds, gallons, inches, feet, miles, etc.) rather than the metric system, which fully rules. And the third dumbest thing is U.S. paper sizes (Letter, Ledger, Statement, etc.) rather than (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) With David Drew making three happy with Sunday the 22nd of October, let's aim for this. Richard will hopefully reply today if that date is a help and check with Eli. Kev's still in the land of the maple leaf, but an extra week will help with (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) okay, I have to ask -- what's the dumbest thing on the entire planet? --Dave (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Care to tell us what the dumbest thing is ???? 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, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm annoyed by it too -- and I'm American! I think the American dating system (mm/dd/yyyy) are the second dumbest thing on the entire planet. dd/mm/yyyy makes so much more sense. --Todd (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter White" <aztekium@optusnet.com.au> To: <lugnet.loc.au@lugnet.com> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 1:32 PM Subject: Re: Studfest 2000: Part the fifth (...) Any day's good for me. Just pick one. :) later, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Studfest 2000: Part the fifth
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(...) Me too -- I could probably use the extra week of building time! Any ideas for a location? --DaveL (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | OT: P!$#ed of at ebay.com.au
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This is quite off-topic but does not apply to people outside of aus so I'm posting here. <begin rant> Does it annoy anyone else that ebay.com.AU is meant to be an Australian site but uses the American dating system mm/dd/yy rather than ours (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: My AT-ST
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(...) Thanks for the complimemnt. I'm not very happy with the feet but I just don't have the slopes in grey or dk grey to do a better job (well not without more scouring than I'm willing to do) Tim (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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The pics are now up at BrickShelf try (URL) href="(URL)here</a> (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Richard, We changed the date for Kev, so why not for you. We could go back a day to Saturday 14th October, but this could put people out. Alternatively, we could go forward six days or seven days to the 21st or 22nd of October. I would vote (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Studfest 2000: Part the fifth
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Afternoon guys and gals, I am undone. Keen as I am to be there Sunday week, steeped in wholesale carnage, it is going to be my god-daughter's birthday party that day. My offer of the barracks and chapel stands - I'll get them to Eli to bring along (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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The funny thing I find about your post is that everything except this last paragraph of yours made perfect sense. :-) <gdr> Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Whytcross, Benjamin <BWhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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That's a nice AT-ST Tim, I like it, although honestly, the feet seem a little odd. But you have more faith in TLC than I do, as I don't think the 'official' rendition is going to be as good as your model. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Heh, it seems like a lot of people do that, don't be harsh. =) -- Andrew, Agent 0007 (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: My AT-ST
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(...) I'll third the motion-- I can't seem to connect to that address (even without the lego.htm) from three different locations (all US, all NorthEast) over the last two days. I can't get so much as an error message out of the web server that's (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | LA does something right...
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While talking to a manager (?) at a toyworld near work at lunch today I found out a little bit of info about the soccer sets. It seems that these sets are popular, as the local store has sold out, and they were told by LA that they are on (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Sneaky tricks by Myer
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Recently Myer had a 20% off sale on Lego (or was it all toys ? I can't remember, but I was only interested in the Lego ;) Before the sale, they had the MTT going for $82 or so (a little above other places, e.g. Big W at around $80, but not bad). Lo (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: When is Lego actually considered old?
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(...) bucks, whatever their size. I've noticed this but find it curious because a lot of those earlier sets: 1. don't seem to require a lot of really specialised Technics parts 2. have instructions on-line on brickshelf I've never actively pursued (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: How much are Lego Mindstorms?
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"> >How much are Lego Mindstorms, thinking of getting one, I think they are great! James, with your level of ability, I think you should be looking at the Robotics Invention System. I think you would find the less sophisticated Droid Developer or (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: 7190 Millenium Falcon beats the pants off UCS X-wing
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(...) shelves. I finished building the UCS Tie Interceptor yesterday. Having now built the Millennium Falcon, the UCS X-Wing, and the UCS Tie Interceptor, I would have to rank them: 1. X-wing (big, nice design, some mechanicals) 2. Tie Interceptor (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: newbie to lugnet
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(...) Arrr, etc etc. Welcome aboard! <<pauses to swashbuckle to and fro a bit>> Looking for redcoats and bluecoats - you're not on your Pat Malone there. I'd suggest watching the tradingpost (URL) watching eBay (URL) in a supreme being? And is your (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | newbie to lugnet
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Hi there, Lego collecting has recently been revived from my childhood and so I'm new to Lugnet. The themes I'm interested in are Castle and Pirate. I'm particularly looking for Imperial (both red and blue coats) Pirate sets and oldish Castle sets. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au.tas.hob)
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I'm not sure if I've seen this item mentioned, but the 8462 blue Technic tow truck is on sale at TRU for $131.00. I seem to recall that David Drew recommended buying it for under $200, so this seems like a pretty good price. Have fun finding one (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: My AT-ST
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(...) Same here. Could you perhaps upload them to brickshelf? ~Mark (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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I have realised that in replying to this I got myself hooked on to the Brissy email list. As an Adelaidean, and a busy one with that (with no money to be visiting Queensland - although I'd LOVE to if I could! Went to Qld in '94 and had a ball!) it (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I've tried to visit (URL) for some days now, but I can't reach it (from Europe). I'm very curious though. Is it possible that someone host these pictures on another location please ? Greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) version - I doubt they'll do better than yours :-) I also liked the photography - you caught the forest feel... Richard Still baldly going... (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I'm looking for an 8880 Technic Supercar to buy, preferably new but if not, I'd be happy with a second hand version. Has to be complete though. Anybody??? Cheers Andreas (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au.tas.hob)
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That's pretty good, I like to see models made in the style that "Lego would." That's how I built my Imperial Shuttle... I hope that Lego's model resembles this one, it's an excellent "legoish" rendition. -Bryan (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.9, LegOz 2000.Q1
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(...) (URL) etc Richard Still baldly going... Get ready for Port Block Yards, Earth. (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | RE: LegOz 2000.9, LegOz 2000.Q1
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Actually, I believe that Vic is LegOz 2000.7 on Sunday, NSW was LegOz 2000.8 [15th], making Qld LegOz 2000.8 [14th] and NSW LegOz 2000.9 that is: 2000.7 Melbourne 8/10/00 2000.8 Brisbane 14/10/00 2000.9 Sydney 15/10/00 (?)[I'm not 100% certain of (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | LegOz 2000.9, LegOz 2000.Q1
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I have just been (re)informed that Melbourne are having LegOz 2000.8 so we are in fact LegOz 2000.9 in Brissy. I think we really need to put state stamps to avoid this confusion (.7, .8 and .9 are all within three weeks of each other but in (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | LegOz 2000.8
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Just an announcement that LegOz 2000.8 will be the inaugarul Brisbane LegOz and will be held on the 14th Oct. Anyone interested check out lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri for some details. Tim (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: My AT-ST
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And to beat anyone too it. Here is the URL (my stupid) (URL) href="(URL)here</a> Sorry Tim (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | My AT-ST
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Just thought I'd post some pictures of my MOC AT-ST. Any criticism of the model is apprectiated. The attempt was to create an AT-ST in a similar way to that which TLC would but with a little more detailing. The cockpit opens and allows two minifigs (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.7
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Hi Ben. A couple of things I'll be bringing: 1. My technic helicopter - no ordinary helicopter, 2. A few other technic sets (constructed) I've acquired lately (seem to be mostly aeronautical), 3. ***** FOR SALE ***** 8299 sub with CD (unopened) (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | LegOz 2000.7
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It's nearly here again...That's right, LegOz 2000.7 is less than one week away. Date: October 8 Location: 31 Benston St Craigieburn [email me for a map/directions] Time: start at 1:00pm finish about 6pm [unless it's likely to be good weather...might (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: MF cockpit corridor mods
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(...) First, there probably isn't any way around the saucer piece and for the corridor, you need a lot of those angled pieces from the castle sets. I don't know how to describe them, they're 3 studs wide and they're stepped so they angle at 45 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Lego in Japan
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Just back from my trip to Japan. For those who know the geography, I was visiting Makuhari which is at the northern end of Tokyo Bay. While there, I had the chance to check out the Lego scene. Firstly, model building is very popular in Japan; I (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: anyone here from perth?
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(...) a (...) think). (...) LOL! really don't bother! After 14 years (!) or various swap meets in perth I can say that this is one of the longer running but most disappointing of them all. Of course that's not to say you won't find anything (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | MF cockpit corridor mods
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Afternoon all, I'm a bit stuck and wonder whether anyone has any pithy solutions to MF cockpit corridors and saucer pieces. I've been modifying the stock MF, cleaning up details and proportions here and there. On the whole I'm pretty pleased with (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Gyrocopter
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That's fantastic! I've been working on some of my own "incredible flying machines" for castle and adventurer eras. -- Paul Davidson Richard Parsons <richard_w_parsons@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G12xq1.FoI@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town)
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| | Diamaru Sale
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Hey, Diamaru are having a 50% of lego sale, not much there but some things are useful such as ninja minig fig packs 4805, $7.00, Time Cruiser Ship/s $40approx. Some more as well... Later, James (25 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Latest Brissy shopping update
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At last Brisbane has got the UCS and Millenium Falcon!! Myer in town has both the UCS models but apparently no MF's (although they may as they've just moved the toys to level 4 and the Lego didn't even have shelves). Prices are as usual high. Mr (...) (25 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: anyone here from perth?
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Hi All, I'll add my 2 cents... (...) Toyworlds in Subiaco, Claremont and Canningvale are all pretty well stocked but TRU in Morley and the city are often cheaper.(City store is open Sunday from noon). These are the main stores where I shop for LEGO. (...) (25 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Brisbane email list
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Hi Tara! Hello! I'm glad you managed to find your way over here OK (it's a bit curly to find!) Hope you enjoy having a look around. Cheers, Jane (25 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Are we ready for Brisbane get-together?
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(...) Count me in. I have never been to a get together so just let me know what you need. I collect town, old space, star wars, train, western, pirates and just bought my first mindstorms (...) Weekends are best for me because of work. Transport is (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: Brisbane email list
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Hi Tim, Could you please add me to the list of interested persons in the Brisbane/ Gold Coast region. Jane McDermott just told me about this local group and I would love to be involved. cheers Tara (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: RRP for new Technic? (Was Re: Studfest 2000: Part the Fifth)
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(...) I'll answer my own question :) Not sure if it's RRP but dstore.com.au have the Power Puller for $219.95 (currently available) and the Silver Champion listed for $339.95 (not in stock). I've never dealt with this online store, just looking up (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Brisbane email list
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I have compiled a list of email adresses for those I know of in Brisbane. If anyone else would like to be informed of Brisbane events, pleased contact me or reply to .loc.au.qld.bri. I will post the completed list so that anyone else who needs it (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | MF, UCS X, Silver thingie
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Morning all, I have my MF, effusive notes below. Liverpool TRU no longer have any MFs, but they did have a UCS X and a silver technic racing car. The scanner was busted and the staff overloaded, so I didn't get prices but their phone number is 9824 (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.7 parts wanted list [not finished]
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Hi Ben Your wants list is acknowledged. The search will begin this afternoon, though don't hold your hopes too high for the Fabuland extras :) (cos I need much the same). I will let you know what I can provide you with tomorrow (thursday) by email. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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| | LegOz 2000.7 parts wanted list [not finished]
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As no-one else has done anything about this [and as LegOz is a week and a bit away] I thought I'd start the ball rolling with an intermediate parts wanted list. I'll post a more up-to-date one on the weekend if I get a chance. Just remember: LegOz (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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| | Re: How much are Lego Mindstorms?
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(...) Dick Smith online (www.dse.com.au) has the Robotics Invention Set for $298 (that's come down a bit!), the Ultimate Accessory Kit for $105 and the Vision Command for $169, as well as the other Mindstorms type kits. Not sure if these prices are (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | RRP for new Technic? (Was Re: Studfest 2000: Part the Fifth)
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(...) Does anyone know the Aus RRP for this? Thanks Deidre drb@tasmail.com (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | RE: What? 6399 Airport shuttle $803USD!!!!!
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Possibly me if I had the money [1]...it's a nice little set. [Actually, it is a little high, but that seems to be the current market price. Let's hope the $Aus can get better soon :) ] [1] but then again...I prefer the older stuff...they had some (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | What? 6399 Airport shuttle $803USD!!!!!
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Hey Everyone, I was browsing eBay and I came across a MISB 6399 Airport Shuttle! However it was $803USD, around about $1400AU, now that is expsensive who wouldpay that much for one set? Later, James (25 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | How much are Lego Mindstorms?
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Hello Everyone, How much are Lego Mindstorms, thinking of getting one, I think they are great! Later, James (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | New person in Qld?
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Hi everyone, I have just sold another Lego item to a lady from the Gold Coast. I have let her know about Lugnet, as she is just emerging from her Lego dark age. I hope she comes by to see all the things you are planning up that way. (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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TRU perth city has the falcon and UCS X but no UCS tie. They also have the pod bucket (I think), race and dinos. Also they have the action wheelers. Also big W belmont forum has the pod bucket, race, dinos and ALL of the action wheelers, including (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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Jonathan Wilson <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:39CF2862.AF5131....com.au... (...) That really depends on what you are after :) Wonderland of Toys used to be good until they closed down. Toyworld in Canningvale is ok (he owned a (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Sales at Target and Kmart this week
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20% off all Lego & Duplo at Target this week. 20% off Star Wars Lego and Winnie the Pooh Duplo at Kmart, plus a couple of small promo deals - $16.99 'Lego Technic Slammer Racer' includes bonus 'Lego Technic Road Rebel' Save 11.91 on the price of the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Fine idea Pete, I'm on the job! Will advise... Richard Still baldly trying to go to a galaxy far far away... (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Can't see there being enough stock to last until clearance time. Especially if it's TRU only. Richard, maybe try phoning TRU's to try and pin one. Bankstown Square is not too far off your travels. pete.w (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Studfest 2000: Part the Fifth
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(...) So the power puller is available in AU. Cool. (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Richard Parsons wrote in message ... (...) I decided that I'd comment seeing as one of the links that Bradley gave didn't work (for me, anyway).... and of course I love to comment ;-) (...) They do use inverse saucer pieces, four of them in light (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think we've agreed no magic. Religion is cool by me :-) (...) Yup, I'm cool with either of these. As I mentioned elsewhere, I feel a Port Block Spacecraft Yards coming on, so I'd probably lean towards the base. I hope to have an MF by then. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | anyone here from perth?
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where are good places to find lego? (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Anyone seen the Silver Champion?
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Ouch!! That is expensive!! And I don't reckon the original poster would be that keep on getting his hands on one ... :o) Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Dave Low <stinglessbee@hotSPA...Email.com> wrote in message news:G1FE1o.2s0@lugnet.com... (...) other (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I can probably assemble a forge and some miscellaneous ye olde townery. Are people okay with religious fanatics/proto-communists? The religion is optional, it just seems suitably TL3. (...) I'm keen on either the Technic or perhaps a SW Rebel (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yet again a superb and remarkably accurate document of a mighty battle. Well done Richard! I'll try to assemble some troops, peasants, wildlife and buildings for the next battle -- any ideas on what is still required? --DaveL (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) states will get the set before NSW, like the UCS sets, and the Falcon. (None of which I've seen for sale yet.) (...) when they appear, I'd be really grateful. I saw a couple in GBs Sydney city store on the weekend -- around $320 IIRC. --Dave L (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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You can read a detailed review of the Millennium Falcon at (URL) can also go to www.brickset.com where you can find many informal reviews of this and other sets. (...) Peter)? (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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Evening all, Haven't actually seen one of these in the ABS yet, I can't seem to find a detailed review of it over in .starwars, and I'm getting all keen and hyperactive. What is the deal with the underside - is it flat, or have they used the inverse (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Studfest 2000: Part the Fifth
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Just summarising the last two month's posts: Studfest 2000: Part the Fifth will be on Sunday the 15th of October (Put it in your diary now ;-) It will start 12ish, and finish around 6pm, or when we get chucked out of the venue, whichever is the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well I made it back to Aus. after my trip to NZ. More on NZ prices later but I was pleased to see a letter from Lego Aus, telling me about the Lego show at Pacific Fair. So I went along yesterday and had a look. Not bad but I've seen better city (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The chance of finding any of the Shell sets still available here is very remote. They sold out real quick. Grahame in Christchurch, NZ. (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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On Sat, 23 Sep 2000 Santosh Bhat wrote: ---- (...) ---- Hi all, Great news on the Silver Champion front. At great risk to life and sanity, I ventured into town to hit the big department stores. GB's had nothing new, but David Jones had both the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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On Fri, 22 Sep 2000 Paul Baulch wrote: ---- (...) ---- This is generally the case for sets post 1990. Previous to this, ALL technic sets will fetch a good prize on ebay. First generation technics (particularly the 3-digit kind) are worth big bucks, (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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On Fri, 22 Sep 2000 Paul Baulch wrote: ---- (...) ---- Argh! I don't know what I'd do if I ended up with this many Timmys. I guess I'd have to do a recreation of "the factory" from Quake 2. :) Hmm, screaming Timmys.... later, David Drew (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Sunday the 15th it was. Kevin isn't back until a couple of days before the 15th. If we were stuck I'm sure the East Gosford hall would be available again. (...) The size of the last venue was great, no-one had to step over anything and the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Can't imagine that Santosh ;-) (...) Most worthy effort. (...) Much as I am a keen proponent of the first Sunday of the even month (and getting together again for Kevin later in October), I seem to recall that I was on my Pat Malone there. I (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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