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  Does anyone have the BusyBee Phone No?
 
Does anyone have the BusyBee Phone No? (26 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Tower Building Trial
 
I think this is an interesting concept. Obviolsy the bigger the tower the better. However, as an engineer (of sorts), I'd likle to see towers also rated by: 1) Height to weight ratio. and/or 2) Height to brick count ratio. This would mean builders (...) (26 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Technic Supercar article in this week's Autocar magazine
 
John Smith <jsmith@it.newsint.co.uk> wrote in message news:FJA9Hy.Dx8@lugnet.com... (...) delurk (...) cover) (...) are (...) Excellent. Thanks for the info. I'll make a point of checking it out in WHS tomorrow! Huw (26 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Technic Supercar article in this week's Autocar magazine
 
As nobody else seems to have spotted this yet, I guess that I'd better delurk and bring it to everyone's attention.... The current issue of Autocar magazine (dated 6 October 1999, Rover 25 cover) has a four page article on Technic supercars - (...) (26 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Tower Building
 
I think this is an interesting concept. Obviolsy the bigger the tower the better. However, as an engineer (of sorts), I'd likle to see towers also rated by: 1) Height to weight ratio. and/or 2) Height to brick count ratio. This would mean builders (...) (26 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Tower Building Trial
 
Tower Building Trial Time taken: 2.5 hours Cups of tea consumed: 2 Bricks used: ~500 Footprint: 40x40 Height: 14 bricks I constructed the section using the classic bricklayer style using 2x4s. 3 of the walls were 2 studs in width, one was 4 studs. (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Even more Southern Legofest Picts
 
On Fri, 8 Oct 1999, Michael Huffman (<37FD4870.DFB594CE@...ring.com>) wrote at 01:27:12 (...) Yes, that was the one that I meant. I like it :-) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Tower Building
 
On Thu, 7 Oct 1999, Liam Parnell (<99100720152607.009...rrender2>) wrote at 18:54:53 (...) Righty ho. A base, middle sections and a top. Form an orderly queue :-) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Even more Southern Legofest Picts
 
(...) Yes & no. It's not a disposable one per se, but it was in the price range of one. I bought it before leaving for the UK -- cost me $11; came with a roll of film, a battery, & a cheap plastic bondi-green (like the iMac) camera (you could (...) (26 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: irvine scotland and gatwick airport
 
Huw Millington wrote in message ... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) as (...) Maybe that was just my experience. I connected in Gatwick to a Duetch BA flight. I had a four hour layover and wanted to go to the American Airlines AAdmirals Club. Since (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Tower Building
 
(...) Oops, I was a bit confusing there. I meant what you said originally. ie 3 types of section: base,mid and top. There can of course be lots of mids. I will shut up now! I meant it was simpler than my less specific scheme which would allow a (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Rock Raiders Space ship
 
(...) In outer space. Not on this planet. In the RR game. That was 3 questions! PS - Ninja is a Castle theme. -- Liam. (URL) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Tower Building
 
On Thu, 7 Oct 1999, Liam Parnell (<99100717264303.009...rrender2>) wrote at 16:20:02 (...) OK, virtual LEGO doesn't interest me, so let's concentrate on the real stuff :-) (...) Can you expand on this? Do you mean three mid-tower section sizes, plus (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: Toy shop register suggestion
 
(...) I tried doing this on my Technic LEGO site but 99% of the entries were from me and it is now slightly out of date. Anyway, if you fancy having a look try: (URL) look under shopping. Stephen (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: 3055 set Kellogg's UK Promo
 
I started by sending an e-mail too with no success. Here is some addresses and phone numbers - maybe you will have more luck. But I think there is no other way than to get somebody in UK to eat a lot of cereals fast. Kellogg's Consumer Services P.O. (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.promo)
 
  Re: Rock Raiders have a Space ship
 
Liam Parnell wrote in message <99100611192303.0059...ender2>... (...) I've just checked the 1999 UK Lego catalogue, which leaves me with one question: where is this Explorer? Does it have a set reference? Or are you referring to something in the RR (...) (26 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Tower Building
 
Tony, I am working on a web page for the tower project. It will be online by this weekend. I have decided to also expand into a virtual tower building venture a bit like Datsville. Three different size of sections would simplify the project, and (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Northwestfest dates, times, names, pack drill
 
I haven't had any cries of anguish at my last suggestion of the 11th of December, so that will be the date. Doors will open at 9:00am, or sooner, if there's someone hammering on the door. Doors will close after the last person has gone home. (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: 3055 set Kellogg's UK Promo
 
I couldn't find a mailing address or phone number at their website (URL) did send an e-mail, but I haven't had much luck in company contact replies. Could someone post the address and phone number for Kellogg's UK? Thanks, -Rob. Christian Lindblad (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.promo)
 
  Re: irvine scotland and gatwick airport
 
Mike Walsh <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:FJ7qn4.80y@lugnet.com... (...) If you go into Crawley (5 miles down the road) you'll find 3 toy shops in the town centre: Beatties, Gamleys and Toy Stack. I don't expect you'll find (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)


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