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Just a few subjective comments ... (...) I think the 7166 is a rather stylish-looking set. The striking visual effect is created by a high fin combined with drooping wings and nose (probably using our old friend the click-hinge). There is also (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | 2001 - reactions so far
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I just took a look at the 2001 sets and the ratings that they have attracted so far: (URL) the distribution of average ratings: 90s: 1 80s: 0 70s: 7 60s: 8 50s: 12 40s: 4 30s: 8 20s: 2 Of the 42 sets listed, only one rated a score of > 90 and that (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Jan 26-28,Powerhouse and Studfest VII
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Calling all MUGS and any BUGS. The MUGmobile should make it's way north to Sydney on Friday January 26th, hopefully arriving that Friday evening at my place. I can see lots of zzz's happening that night. Can the MUGS give me an indication of their (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | STUDS meeting 28 Jan -- BUGs to send an emissary!
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I've booked a flight (FlyBuys points) so I will be coming down to Sydney on Fri 26 Jan and staying a week until Sun 4 Feb, so I look forward to meeting all you STUD and STUDettes and all the MUGs and MUGettes making the pilgrimage. That should give (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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To all BUGS and potentail BUGS, The ball is rolling, albeit slowly. The next meeting has the following tentative dates 21 Jan, 28 Jan, or 11 Feb. please Email me with your preference so we can determine the date. To make it interesting we are going (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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| | Re: 2001 Bugs next meeting! *ideas*
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Hello again! Ok I will bring the bridge and I also have an air port! or I could make up a more suitable airport! but I have a cutie install too hehe :) Not going to say what it is, but it's amusing but every town needs one haha :) and no it's not a (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: 2001 Bugs next meeting! *ideas*
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(...) I have plenty of roads, but bring what-ever you want, A bridge would be good. Maybe somebody can bring a train as well? I have plenty of track. We will also need a fire engine and possibly an Airport! or a Marina? Just Imagine... Keep on (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Kerry! I have a few plates! I am quite happy to lend you one or any other pieces! :) Let me know! It would be cool to see you again anyway :) mel... (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Cool :))) well I have all my ideas planned and ready to start building! on a 32x32 is fine with me, makes life easy! but one thing... are you going to set up roads etc? I have a bunch if we need some! Maybe I could also make a few small gadgets to (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Qantas Lego
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In the words of a certain ad, bugger. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: 2001 Bugs next meeting! *ideas*
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(...) As the (...) theme (...) I think it makes a lot of sense to go with a theme that reflects the interests of the host, so town is fine with me. (...) a (...) Not being a "townie" myself, I don't actually possess a 32x32 base plate (as amazing (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Good Idea, As I'm hosting the next meeting, BUGS #3, can I put my 5 cents worth in. As the fellow BUGS know I'm a town and train BUG, so I would naturally like the theme to be around those. I have spoken to Peter and we discussed the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: The K-mart earth tones special
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(...) Looks to be the new standard shelf price (no special clearance tags). No shortage of Slave 1s either (bring on the Mandalorian platoons!!). Pooh Duplo seems a bit cheaper too. --DaveL (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Qantas Lego
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) SYD (...) now. (...) Larry is quite correct - this Qantas set is _not_ Lego. Someone bought one for me recently on their trip to Europe - the figures are kind of interesting in that they have knees (and (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: The K-mart earth tones special
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(...) Under the heading of pointless trivia, you can also get the clam in 7161 Gungan Sub. However, they cost more and I haven't seen one in ages anyway. Kerry (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Lego not an original idea?
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(...) I'm not sure. What I do know (or have an opinion on) is that the LEGO compatibility of these plates is of marginal value. They only have studs on top, and it looks like really all you could do is build on top of them, which seems pretty (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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Santosh Bhat wrote in message ... (...) their (...) I do have one question relating to this. Our son is getting a Rokenbok set for Christmas which is a RC type building set. The ELEVATED road plates are Lego compatible (Mom has her eyes on these). (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Qantas Lego
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(...) This has come up before (the search func is down else I'd give a ref.) PeteC was the one IIRC who verified that, No it's not real Lego. James (who's surprised that he can remember stuff like that...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Qantas Lego
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(...) Quantas USED to have real Lego, I got some sets on my return flight from SYD to LAX... but I believe this is a non Lego, non compatible brand. I inadvertantly bought something like this a long time ago, the studs are smaller diameter and (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Qantas Lego
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(...) If it was Lego, I'm sure that would be mentioned. Check the minifigs, they are not yellow, the heads are larger than normal and the legs look a bit funny. The trans red and green elements on the end of each wing don't look like existing (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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