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  Announce: MUGS 2006-8
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Sunday April 9th. Here are the details: Date: November 5th Time: 11am-6pm Location: Tim's place, Cranbourne. Email australiabrickshop@hotmail.com for details. (...) (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2006-4
 
Oops! Forgot to announce this one! So much happening, what with (URL) Brickvention> only 4 short weeks away. This was the last format get-together for MUGS before Brickvention, and the lucky attendees got to see some of the secret Brickvention stuff (...) (18 years ago, 14-May-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2006-3
 
Lots of fun was had by all again, here we all are doing partsies (for those who can't figure it out): (URL) Some other highlights: (2 URLs) Kane's latest historical additions (2 URLs) Sue ann's Constructionary (which we never got around to playing) (...) (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2006-3
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Sunday April 9th. Here are the details: Date: April 9th Time: 10am-6pm Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone. Maps can be found (URL) here>. Activities: MOCs, (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)  
 
  Summary: MUGS 2006-01
 
More mirth and merriment this weekend! Highlights include: (2 URLs) Teunis' new loco (2 URLs) First sightings of: Sandcrawler, (2 URLs) LEGO Factory set, (2 URLs) and new Airport set (2 URLs) And a neat (spit) Best-lock harvester Pictures (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2006-2
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Sunday February 19th. Here are the details: Date: February 19th Time: 10am-6pm Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone. Maps can be found (URL) here>. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)  
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2006-01
 
(...) Nice Palm Vig, CL Rosco! Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 6-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2006-01
 
Incorporating the 2nd MUGS building championship. BBQ at Tim's place with the usual frivolity, a few MOCs, but mostly just good old-fashioned LEGO fun. Tim supplied the contest materials, including [LEGOSet 7412] [LEGOSet 4731] [LEGOSet 4335] and a (...) (18 years ago, 5-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)  
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-8
 
Another couple of new visitors on Sunday, along with most of the old regulars. And Brikwars!!! Which Tim won, as usual. Unfortunately the newbies didn't make it into the rollcall pic though. (URL) More pics (URL) here>. ROSCO (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  MUGS 2005-8
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Sunday November 13th. Here are the details: Date: November 13th Time: 10am-6pm Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone. Maps can be found (URL) here>. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-7 (incorporating the Victorian Building Championship)
 
Yesterday, we had another meeting at Tim's place. Lots of fun, here's some highlights: (2 URLs) Seeing the new vikings sets. (2 URLs) Paul's latest space ships, and other goodies. (2 URLs) Teunis' train, hauled by a Brickmania design 4-4-2 (2 URLs) (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)  
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-6
 
Well a couple of newbie MUGS attended yesterday's meeting, along with most of the old regulars. And as usual, no Brikwars. But here's some highlights: (2 URLs) Teunis' Santa Fe El Capitan train (based on James Mathis' design) and Maersk container (...) (19 years ago, 14-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2005-6
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Sunday August 14th. Here are the details: Date: August 14th Time: 10am-6pm Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone. Maps can be found (URL) here>. Activities: (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)  
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-5
 
Another fun meeting, much discussion, partsies, and general frivolity. Some highlights: (2 URLs) Teunis with his Maersk freighter in progress (2 URLs) Kane's latest building (2 URLs) Paul's micro fleet Pics (URL) here> after moderation. ROSCO (19 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2005-5
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Groups (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Saturday. Date: July 2nd Time: 10am-5pm Location: Selwyn House, Craigieburn. Melways Melways Ref 387 A8/A9 Activities: MOCs, trading, chatting, maybe some Brikwars, (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-4
 
(URL) A good turn out for our meeting on Saturday, with most of the regulars plus a couple of not-so-regulars attending. There was a pretty spacey feel about this meeting, but also of note was (URL) Kane's house>, based on a design by (URL) Kevin (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2005-4
 
Hi all, Just to prove we aren't dead, the Melbourne LEGO Users Groups (MUGS) will be hosting 2 get-togethers the next 3 weeks. The first is this Saturday (NOT Sunday as is usual): Date: June 18th Time: 10am-5pm Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-3
 
Another big day of partsies, MOCS, and other stuff. Highlight was (URL) Sue ann's TARDIS>. More pics (URL) here>. ROSCO (19 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2005-3
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Groups (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Saturday. Date: April 9th Time: 10am-5pm Location: Selwyn House, Craigieburn. Melways Melways Ref 387 A8/A9 Activities: MOCs, trading, chatting, Brikwars, chatting, (...) (19 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Toy Kingdom at Northland closing???
 
HI everyone Was at Northland yesterday and noticed that Toy Kingdom at Northland had a 50% of everything in the store. Now, before you get excited and rush out to get some real bargains, don't bother! Their "sale" is off the "normal" prices of items (...) (19 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2005-2
 
(...) Ah, my thunder is stolen :-) Thanks for the compliment! Cheers, Paul (19 years ago, 15-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2005-2
 
(...) I just happen to saw them on Brickshelf by chance. The Starfurys are very nice work. (URL) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2005-2
 
In lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, Ross Crawford wrote: <Snip> (...) Love the rainbow ship, and a starfury, YAY! Pity I missed it. Got pretty sunburnt at st-kilda fest instead :) Aaron PS. I actually have a new space moc and small brickwars squad to bring (...) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2005-2
 
(...) MOCs, some (...) (URL) (...) I counted about 17-18 people during the day - some turned up after the photo was taken (...) touch!) (...) Sue (...) So rare that no-one has listed any on Bricklink and they don't even appear in the catalogue! But (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-2
 
Another busy day at Chadstone. Lots of people, lots of partsies, some MOCs, some trains, and no Brikwars. Pretty much standard stuff really ;) (URL) But the highlight for me was definitely seeing (and actually getting to touch!) the 2x2 tiles with (...) (19 years ago, 13-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2005-2
 
Hi all, The Melbourne LEGO Users Groups (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together this Sunday. Date: February 13th Time: 10am-6pm Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone. Maps can be found (URL) here>. Activities: MOCs, trading, chatting, maybe (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
 
  Re: V/line N-set
 
(...) Just a minor note...the roof for these models should actually predominately feature a "rusted" appearance for accuracy...and maybe some form of walk-way between carriages (chains for the sides, and maybe part 6179 at offset heights for the (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2005-1
 
Another MUGS meeting, and surprise, surprise, no Brikwars! But there was lots of partsies, before and after we raided the nearby dicount toys store. Some notable items: A new future AFOL, Jessica, and a new member, Scott. (2 URLs) Some Fabuland: (2 (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Announce: MUGS 2005-1
 
Hi all, Sorry for the short notice. The Melbourne LEGO Users Groups (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Saturday. Date: January 15th Time: 10am-5pm Location: Selwyn House, Craigieburn. Melways Melways Ref 387 A8/A9 Activities: MOCs, trading, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Brikwars rules\info for Sat 15/1/05
 
Just a quick outline of Brikwars for Sat (Selwyn house, Craigieburn): please bring some form of terrain (preferably 2 32x32 baseplates of it) MAX TL: 5 Max CP: 150 Max troops (non officers): 10 Max officers: 1 Max vehicles: 1 Max vehicle class: 4 A (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  First public display for M>ltc
 
M>ltc is happy to announce we will be displaying our first public layout at the Melbourne Train Expo and Hobby Show, next weekend 11th & 12th of December. Details: Brentwood Community Youth Club Hall Brandon Park Reserve Ferntree Gully Road Glen (...) (20 years ago, 3-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2004-10
 
(...) If it was Janey, her excuse would have been, that she was searching the globe for more red bricks. (...) Looks like the Middle East is where the problem originated. (...) That was probably the Gaza strip. Annexed for all time. (...) pete.w (20 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2004-10
 
(...) Hey!!!!!! I resemble that remark!!! Apparently Mr. Crawford has learned some of my finer skills. Ouch, truth hurts....LOL, and the real sad part is, my record stands..... I have not been to a show/display yet that I have not destroyed (...) (20 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Re: Summary: MUGS 2004-10
 
(...) <snip> (...) It appears Janey Red bricks ability to Destroy others mocs is rubbing off on old Rosco here :) It appears the earth rolls a lot better than expected. It has given me a fun way of dismantling it thou, Maybe next meet, it's time for (...) (20 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Summary: MUGS 2004-10
 
Yesterday, MUGS held a display at Our Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School, Surrey Hills, to the delight of both the students and the teachers. This was our first chance to display our train layout (christened Shedbridge after the two main (...) (20 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)  
 
  Re: Next M>ltc set up :-14/11/04
 
(...) Hmmmmmm I already did but for some reason it only shows up when you're logged in, even though the 28th shows up if you're not! Seems like a yahoo bug, I'll report it, but rest assured it's in there! ROSCO (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  Next M>ltc set up :-14/11/04
 
Hello All, Next M>ltc set up day is the 14/11/04 At My House (Teunis' house) Date : Sunday the 14th of November. Time :- 11am-4pm Address :- Please email Me ! Ross, could you please post this one in on the M>ltc / MUGS event calender. Thanks, (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
 
  Re: M>ltc 2004-4
 
(...) Hello All ! Here are some pictures that I took of the layout (URL) ! Ross could you please add these to the M>ltc Picture/pages . Thanks, Teunis. (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Re: M>ltc 2004-4
 
(...) Well the main bridge is almost finished, there are a couple of smaller ones and a small causeway too. (...) Moooooooo! Well thanks for the design but you coulda warned me that adjusting the program was gonna be a pig of a job. Of course I've (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
 
  Re: M>ltc 2004-4
 
(...) Whatever that is, it looks pretty cool. Your layout is looking really nice too. Can't wait to see the bridges on it. Those cows look awefully familiar... :) J (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)


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