 | | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 4/10
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Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday (tomorrow). Particulars are below. Bring your creations and show off what you've been working on! I'll bring my pictures from the recent all-Texlug meeting, and set up my monorail (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | MichLTC to display at Chicago House of Bricks
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MichLTC is going to setup a 15'x15' train/town display at the Chicago House of Bricks. Expect to see Larry P's (URL) Super Chief Project>, Jason Spears' (URL) Hotel>, Chris Leach's (URL) red factory> and much more. Hope to see many of you there! (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.events.houseofbricks, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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| | Caslte & Space Display - Gaming at F-Con Pictures/Report - MichLUG
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(4 URLs) MichLUG was invited to display and run games at the Foundation Gaming Convention in Lansing, Michigan. The event ran from April 1st till April 3rd. Peter Guenther ran (URL) BrickQuest> and (URL) BrickMech>, while I ran (URL) Brick Battles>. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | MichLUG Meeting and Contest - April 16th
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Description: Get feedback on creations, check out creations by others, and talk about upcoming shows. Guests are always welcome, if you are interested in joining MichLUG or just want to hang out and talk about LEGO. (There will be some club business (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Spring 2005 State-wide TexLUG Meeting Report
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Howdy all, Here's a meeting notes & report page (with photos) from our state-wide meeting this past weekend: (2 URLs) best, TJ Avery (URL) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.tx.ant, FTX)
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| | April IndyLUG meeting
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The April IndyLUG meeting will start at 2:00 on Sunday, April 10. The location will be Jeramy's house in Fishers. The primary subject of discussion will be the 500 Festival that will be on May 15. Everyone is also encouraged to bring a vignette MOC. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
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| | RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor (Passaic Class)
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My new ship the product of months of lego work was at all-TexLUG meeting 4/3, in San Antonio. (URL) The RTN is proud to announce the RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor. Modeled on the Passaic Class Monitors. (URL) gallery at: (URL) enjoy (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, lugnet.loc.us.tx, FTX) !
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| | Re: Bricks for Brains takes "The Science of Bridges" to COSI Toledo
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(...) Duane, Going through the (URL) pictures>, looks like everyone had a LOT of fun. I'm bummed that I couldn't make it out. Also a very cool reminder that LEGO bridges can hold quite a bit of weight. So most of our trains are probably pretty safe. (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Robot Sumo Event (under 14) at LIC Orlando April 2, 2005
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This Saturday there will be a Under 14 Light Weight Class Robot Sumo event at the Orlando LIC co-sponsored by LIC and my company, TLCK ((URL) are currently 12 entries for a round robin style tournament so that should be an exciting set of matches (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Pick-a-Brick In Maryland
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(...) Both on both counts. Although, Annapolis is a smaller store and their PaB is even smaller than Severna Parks. Pat Bunn (former BeBeep employee and frequent LEGO Expo Exhibitor) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, FTX)
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| | Re: Pick-a-Brick In Maryland
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(...) Which location has PaB & the Expo? (Annapolis, or Severna Park?) Thanks for the info, Robert (20 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, FTX)
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| | Pick-a-Brick In Maryland
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I went to one of my favorite toy stores today, and they had Pick-a-Brick! (URL) Park>> (URL) The store is called (URL) Be Beep>, and aside from having Pick-a-Brick, they also have a LEGO Expo every year (April 27th - May 11th this year), where you (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, FTX)
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| | World Trade Center Revisited
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This is version 2 of my WTC microfig model that I rebuilt in November 2003. As with all my previous micro skyscraper "rebuilds", the emphasis has been on improving and expanding the levels of details - particularly at street level. This proved to be (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.us.ny, FTX) !!
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| | [Press Release] Special Guest at Spring BayLUG Meeting
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Users Group (BayLUG) is pleased to announce that Brendan Powell Smith, creator of The Brick Testament, will be doing a (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) I dunno, it'd be cutting it close I think! The SSD is what? Like 10x the size of an ISD? Which, from an area perspective would require 100 ISD's to have the same surface area. And the remaining 10 to try and give it some semblance of (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) Simple--you disassemble the assembled ISDs and use the materials to build as many SSDs as possible. How many ISDs did we determine you'd need to build one to-scale SSD? You should be able to squeeze a few out of 110 ISDs, right? Dave! (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) That would be awe inspiring.. (...) Not sure on this one.. (...) Here's how they're running it: 8 teams 10 people each. 2 Teams at a time competing 2 6' Banquet tables per team 4 sessions Friday (The Indy AFOL Knights will begin at 7PM) Time (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) Yeah, I'm kind of wondering how well that will work. 10 AFOLs can build an ISD in about 1-2 hours, no problem. A non-Lego team? Who knows? The first AFOL build took 13 people 1 hour, 43 minutes, IIRC. Will a non-Lego team be done before the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) No, no.. the Waiting list is that long.. they are only allowing 8 teams... of which My primarily AFOL team is one..so Jump on the wagon folks...I've still got 2-3 open spots on the team. (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) Um, wow. That's quite the difference. Should be interesting to see how far behind the LUGNET team the other teams are. That's a ton of ISDs and a lot of table space to boot. Jason Spears | (URL) House of Bricks> | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: new star wars in stores (well TARGET anyway...)
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(...) And just a short hop away (Indiana, USA), 7258 Wookiee Attack $29.99 US at Meijers. 70 Technic tread links (conveyor belts), if anyone is counting. Not bad, the tread system runs over some technic quarter ovals at the top, fairly smoothly. (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) .. (...) I spoke with the organizer, and, thanks to advertising on Starwars.com, the entry/waiting list is up to 56 teams! Steve (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) Joe, I'll join the team! The thing is that I can only be there on Saturday the 23rd. Do we have to be preregistered? I was planning on just paying at the door. I'll try to see what days I can get off of work to come to a practice. David (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) A total shame, but I understand. One must visit the Holy Land ;-) We'll miss you.. any of the other Laffayette crew wanna come play? (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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On Tue, March 22, 2005 3:36 pm, Joe Greene said: (...) Saturday the 8th is bad. Maybe Saturday the 9th. In any case, I'd like to attend, but I'll be in Denmark that weekend. Steve (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: ISD Build competition
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(...) Ok, They have decided to go ahead and go for it even with only 3 teams. That means we need 7-8 more builders! Come on Star Wars AFOLs! Let's rock this party!!! Anyone already in Indianapolis Area, I'll be receiving the practice set soon, so (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.starwars)
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| | MichLTC to display and run games at Foundation Gaming CON in Lansing, MI - April 1st-3rd
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MichLUG has been invited to run games and display at the (URL) Foundation Gaming Convetion> in Lansing MI, on Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd. MichLUG will have a 5'x10' castle display on Saturday and Sunday. The display will feature (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, lugnet.gaming, FTX) !
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| | [Press Release] 2005 BayLUG Meetings
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - For the past several months, the Bay Area LEGO Users Group (BayLUG) has been looking for a place to hold it's meetings after learning the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb)
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| | Michiana-LTC to Display at ST. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet - Sunday, March 20th, 2005
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To All, The Michiana LEGO Train Club is pleased to display a 10'x15' display at the upcoming St. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet on Sunday, March 20th, 2005. Event Details: Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST Address: South Bend Elks (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.sbd) !!
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| | The Brick Testament: Ehud and Shamgar / book signing tomorrow
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(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with two new stories providing an illustrated account of the second and third of Israel's (URL) judges>, Ehud and Shamgar: (2 URLs) Moabites Killed> (2 URLs) Philistines Killed> (NOTE: For (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, FTX) !
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| | all-TexLUG meeting 4/2-3, San Antonio
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All, The next all-Texas TexLUG gathering will be in San Antonio the weekend of April 2. Particulars and travel info are below. See you there! ---...--- What: All-Texas TexLUG meeting When: April 2-3, 2005 4/2: Setup / socialize (all day) 4/3: Public (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: anybody want to make a little extra cash and have some fun?
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(...) Ya know, I could be interested Scott... ;) Well, on second thought...I'm not in Colorado and I might already have a job with that company. -Brett (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | Any LUG in the Albuquerque area?
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Seems like it's been a while since anyone posted to the NM section, but a good friend of mine is a designer/writer for the Albuquerque Journal and asked if there was a Lego Club in the ABQ area. If you're there and interested, please email me at (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.nm, lugnet.general)
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| | Saturday Dads and Kids Group
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I am doing a Saturday Dads and Kids Group. As a LEGO fan it will be a part of what we do. If anyone is interested let me know! Sincerely, Brian Kelley email: kelley01@visi.com (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.mn)
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| | Lego Robotic Sumo Contest - Sunday 6/12/05, Austin, TX
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Folks, The Austin chapter of TexLUG is holding a Lego Robotic Sumo contest! Win valuable Lego prizes when your robot outwits and outpushes its opponents out of a circular arena! Rules, schedule, and entry details may be found here: (URL) contest (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx) !
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| | TexLUG Austin 3/13 meeting report
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Folks, Attending the 3/13 Texlug Austin meeting were: David Perdue Jay Perdue Kurt Baty Tim Rueger The meeting focused on getting details set for the Sumobot contest. The contest will be held June 10, 2005, with optional test and debug sessions on (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Star Wars Celberation III ISP build
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OK, It's official. I am organinzing a team for the Star Wars Celebration III April 21-24th in Indianapolis, IN. I have confirmed with the coordinator they still need teams! Contact me white_volg@yahoo.com to join! Let's Rock it! (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store is open
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(...) I didn't get to look closely at the parts that were available. The display was being mobbed by little kids building figures then discarding them. (...) Not that I saw. In fact, there didn't seem to be any hoopla over the grand reopening (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store is open
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(...) Great pictures! I am very happy to see them NOT do a store in all yellow ;) (...) !!!...!!! WOW! 3 figs for $10? Yikes!! Were there special parts or something? For that price I would hope it was parts you can only find in that store! And I (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Central Florida Brick Day...
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Florida LEGO Fans, I declare Saturday, March 19th, Central Florida Brick Day! The day starts at the Plant City Train Show in Plant City, Florida with a display by the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club and then the fun moves to the newly remodeled LEGO (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store is open
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(...) Brian, Thanks for the info and the images! The store looks great, I'll have to check out the store this Saturday... Robin W GFLUG (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store is open
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(...) Brian- Thanks for the photos and update. That PaB wall looks very impressive! Eric (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store is open
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(...) That looks great, thanks for posting those pictures. I'm probably taking my family to Orlando in May, and the kids want to see both the new LEGO Store and the Star Wars weekend (great pictures of that too). Mmmm, pick-a-brick... mmmm. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Downtown Disney Lego Store is open
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It's open. (URL) (though the images may not load right now, due to a problem with .Mac) And it's beautiful. The interior looks much like a Gap or an Apple Store; far more sophisticated and visually interesting than it had been, and much more (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Meijers 20% off on ALL Lego
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I was at Meijers today and noticed that their entire selection of LEGO was 20% off. Seemed like a nice sale. (Green baseplates would only be $4 now.) Have fun. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> | (URL) CLB> (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi, FTX)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store being renovated
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(...) According to the employees, when the store re-opens it will have 200-250 PaB parts and this number will climb to over 300 by summer. (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store to reopen soon
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(...) Brian - thanks for the great pictures. Can't wait to see these in person in April. Eric (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store to reopen soon
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(...) Thanks for the updates! I look foward to seeing it in person for the first time in October!! Mark P (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Downtown Disney Lego Store to reopen soon
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It's not open today, but I took pictures: (URL) new figures outside are really nice, though I worry a little about Mom - kids kept leaning against her and she was wobbling; with her narrow feet I've got to wonder whether someone might eventually (...) (20 years ago, 12-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store to reopen Sat March 12
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(...) Brain, KK Quah and I were going to drive over for this Saturdays re-opening, but KK got an email from the store manager tonight, that said they need to delay for inspection... I don't know what they need to inspect, but I do know that this (...) (20 years ago, 12-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Downtown Disney Lego Store to reopen Sat March 12
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I dropped by DD to look at the store today. The privacy wall is still up around the whole thing, but there's a lot of work going on; through the gaps in the wall I could see lots of painters painting. The window displays don't appear to be set up (...) (20 years ago, 12-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | G.M.L.T.C. to display at La Crosse & Three Rivers Model Railroad Show
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The Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club will be showing this weekend at the La Crosse & Three Rivers Railroad Club 24rd Annual Model Railroad Show. Thrill to the GMLTC's huge ever-expanding modular all-LEGO town/train layout (a 30'x19' "L" at last (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | Town & Train Display - GATS Pictures - MichLTC
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(3 URLs) MichLTC had the opportunity to display this past weekend at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI. It was a lot of fun and a great layout. Steve Ringe had a dropped section with moving cars and an animated playground. Ken Koleda made a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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| | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 3/13; more sumo
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Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday. Particulars are below. Bring your creations and show off what you've been working on! Once again, I'll be demonstrating two bots from David Perdue's sumo robotics book, with more (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | anybody want to make a little extra cash and have some fun?
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Any fanatics out there in the Denver area interested in making a little extra cash while promoting our favorite hobby? If so, e-mail me directly. I can't be completely open about it just yet, but I know of a store in the "Denver area" related to my (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | Town & Train Display - COSI Toledo Pictures & Report - MichLTC
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(2 URLs) This was our second chance to work with the (URL) COSI Toledo museum>. They again had us display at the same time as (URL) COLTC>, who are a lot of fun to hang out with. The display was modest compared to some of our displays at 10ft by (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX) !
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store being renovated
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(...) I wish they would figure this out. I called the store yesterday and was told that it wouldn't be ready 'for at least 3 weeks'. (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store being renovated
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(...) I just called the store for a status update and they are scheduled to open in the new store on Saturday, March 12th (not 100% firm). Eric (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: AFOLs in Ft. Collins?
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(...) I can't speak about Ft. Collins, but there are several of us in the Denver area. We used to get together about once a month, now it's every 2-3 months. Send me an e-mail and we can work something out. -Duane (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | AFOLs in Ft. Collins?
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I may be moving to Ft. Collins this summer. Is there an AFOL club in that area? Or do Ft. Collins AFOLs usually drive to Denver or some such? What's the general low-down on area LEGO activity? Thanks, - Joe (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | LEGO®Palooza...or I got by with a little help from my friends
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Hi all, In January, the North Carolina LEGO Users Group was asked to provide displays for the first LEGOPalooza at Morehead Planetarium, in Chapel Hill, NC, February 26. As Administrator for NCLUG, I decided to make a call from some friends in other (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, FTX) !!
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| | Town & Train Display - Festival of Trees Pictures & Report - MichLUG
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(2 URLs) This was our second year working with the Festival of Trees. This is a long show for us, with the display being up for a little over a week. Rather than decorating a tree, like we did last year, this year we made up a mini-layout and that (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | MichLTC to display at the GATS in Novi, MI - March 5th-6th
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This will be MichLTC's 8th time displaying with the Great American Train show. We frequently pull out all the stops for this show and this year is no exception. Looks for many new creations. We will have a dropped section, numerous 9v train loops (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events)
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| | Castle display @ Child & Parent Expo in Indy
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Last weekend (Feb. 19-21) IndyLUG had a display at the Child & Parent Expo in Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. We had three sections to the layout: Town/train, Space and Castle. Most of our club's shows are train oriented, but this (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX) !!
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| | Re: SanDLUG Meeting at LL Re: Meet at the Park? (LLCA that is)
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(...) So is the 27th a go? And are we going to meet at 12:30 and then eat or whats the plan? Meeting outside over by the driving school - inside if it is raining? Mark P promobricks.com (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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| | Sacramento Brick Builders March meeting 3/5/05
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Hello all, <www.sacbb.org SacBB>, the Sacramento Brick Builders, will have its monthly meeting on Saturday, March 5th, from 11AM-3PM at the (URL) Arden-Dimmick Library>. Our meeting will include the usual sharing of MOCs, BrikWars, and this time, a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, FTX)
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| | Call for GBC modules - House of Bricks
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It’s the Great Ball Contraption - LIVE! You are invited to build modules, or just watch the action, live & in person. We will be constructing a Great Ball Contraption (URL) at the House of Bricks (URL) event at the Chicago Marriott, Schaumburg, on (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.clb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic) !
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| | Re: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd curator
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(...) My number is 2487, and I'm alrady a curator for SanDLUG (URL) as well. Thanks, Mathew Clayson (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
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| | SanDLUG Meeting at LL Re: Meet at the Park? (LLCA that is)
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(...) Adrian, All, I've talked to a few other members by phone, and it sounds like this Sunday, the 27th is a better day to meet. I propose that we meet at the Fun Town Market Cafe (URL) at 12:30. It's good food, and a hotdog and hamberger stand (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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| | Re: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd curator
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(...) According to the list of Curators available at the admin.curators sidebar (URL) here>, there is no curator for that group. What's your member ID#? -Lenny (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
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| | lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd curator
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Who is the curator for lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, San Diego California? If there is none, I'd like to do so. I'd like to set up some links to local AFOL groups in the area and a LL link in the sidebar. Mathew Clayson (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
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| | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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(...) Lunch meeting sounds like a feasible idea to me. My travel range is very limited - so somewhere near Metrocenter (Phoenix) would be good for me. (20 years ago, 22-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx)
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| | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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(...) We haven't had any meetings yet, but we should attempt to get one started. Even if it is just meeting for lunch or coffee. Larry (20 years ago, 21-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az)
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| | Robotics Competition
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Hello, I am working with the events coordinator of Capricon 26 (Chicago, IL) (URL) to plan a robotic challenge event for the February 2006 convention. He has also asjked if I could help find a few people interested in providing a LEGO Robotics (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug)
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| | New York World's Fair Danish Pavilion pics and info wanted!
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Lego displayed at the 1964 New York World's Fair: (URL) looking for any information and photos of that display, exhibit, or building. I've found brief references online, one of them saying "The Danish pavilion had an amazing play structure. You (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | James H. "Red" Duke, MD vignettes
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I have finally got around to posting the vignettes that I made in honor of Dr. James H. "Red" Duke a few years back. These were given to Dr. Duke as a Christmas present from our research team back in 2002. The folder (when moderated): (URL) Favorite (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou, lugnet.town)
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| | TexLUG Austin 2/13 meeting report
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Folks, Attending the 2/13 Texlug Austin meeting were: Richard Arndt (also of the Austin Robot Group) Kurt Baty Lee Rahe Tim Rueger David Smith (in from Dallas) Ed Southerland Wade, Helen and Roger Yamada Kurt brought another of his fantastic minifig (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Chicago House of Bricks is Coming!
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(...) Good idea. I've also included .loc.us.il.chi as a regional area and kept .events in there because it is indeed an event. (...) Unfortunately no. Still the price for a weekend pass to (URL) 2BeCONtinued4> is comparable to other brick (...) (20 years ago, 15-Feb-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.clb, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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| | Visiting Orlando
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Hi all, My girlfriend and I will be flying to Orlando next weekend. We are both AFOLs and are looking forward to some sweet Lego shopping there. Can anyone tell me - is the Lego shop still closed? Can anyone recommend any good alternative places to (...) (20 years ago, 13-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: Introducing Pennlug?
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(...) Hello Mike, I'm posting this to a few other groups in hope it reaches a wider, but still focused area. I'm assuming "rea" is Reading. Did you see that DelVaLug has a display at the Greenburg Show in Fort Washington - THIS WEEKEND! I was not (...) (20 years ago, 13-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.rea)
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| | DelVaLug At Greenburg Train show in Philly
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Hey Just a reminder that DelVaLUG has a display at the Greenburg Train show in the Ft. Washington Expo Center outside of Philly, Pa this weekend. We just wrapped up our first day and are prepping for tomorrow. All in all things went pretty well. We (...) (20 years ago, 12-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.trains)
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| | Town & Train Display - Pictures & Report - MichLTC
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(2 URLs) This was our second year at the Southeastern Michigan Model Train show. Our display featured creations by Jim Garrett, Justin Pankey, Chris Leach and Lester Witter. From Art museums, to ambassador residences, to movie theaters and (...) (20 years ago, 11-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Town/Train/Space Pictures - Toy&Hobby Expo & January Meeting Reports
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(...) Argh, thanks for the correction Rick. That's what I get for copying the format from a different announcement. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> | (URL) CLB> (1) Re-posted to the various groups to show the corrected link. (20 years ago, 11-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Town/Train/Space Pictures - Toy&Hobby Expo & January Meeting Reports
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(4 URLs) MichLTC displayed for the third year running at the Toy & Hobby Expo in Novi, MI. We had a town/train layout, a space layout, and some mirco skyscrapers. We were also interviewed by Fox channel 2. (URL) Show Report and More Pictures> (2 (...) (20 years ago, 11-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX) !
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| | MichLTC to display at COSI Museum - Toledo - Feb 19th-20th
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MichLUG will be displaying at the COSI Museum in Toledo, OH. This will be our second time with the museum. The train layout will feature two train loops, many city blocks packed with detailed creations. The museum will be open from 10am till 5pm on (...) (20 years ago, 11-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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(...) As far as I know, there hasn't been any meetings yet. :( (20 years ago, 10-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az)
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| | Starting a new LUG in PA!
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Seeking all AFOL's in the Lancaster/York/Harrisburg and surrounding areas for forming a L.U.G. I know you're out there, I saw your names on the sheet of paper at Zainy Brainy when they were going out of business to get the maxifigs! So let me hear (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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| | COLTC display at GATS, Feb 12-13th.
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COLTC will be displaying coming weekend at the Columbus OH GATS show. We will have a 30 x 25 foot layout, featuring creations big and small, new and old. Several new MOCs' will have their premier at this show, most notable a 10 foot long operating (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.oh)
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| | [Press Release] BayLTC to Lecture at MoAH (update)
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UPDATE: Sorry everyone. I probably should have added a few more details yesterday. The lecture starts at 7:30pm. It is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. Russell For immediate release: Contact: Ellen Harrington 650-321-1004 "LEGO® (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Guan Hei Fat Choi
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Hello All! Happy Chinese New Year! (I might have misspelled it in the Subject line...apologies to those of Chinese heritage if so.) 2005 Year of the Rooster! (URL) a little MOC. Again based upon the LegoLand CA Pelican promo. Wanted to make a very (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.org.us.sealug) !!
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| | [Press Release] BayLTC to Lecture at MoAH
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For immediate release: Contact: Ellen Harrington 650-321-1004 "LEGO® Trains: Only Imagination Required" & "Thomas & Friends in LEGO" Palo Alto, CA: Feb 1 On Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Kenny Paul will be presenting "LEGO® Trains: Only (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | [Press Release] BayLTC at Santa Clara Convention Center
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce that we will be displaying at the Train Collectors Association Cal-Stewart (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 2/13; sumo demo/contest
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Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday. Particulars are below. Bring your creations and show off what you've been working on! I'll be demonstrating two bots from David Perdue's sumo robotics book (I'll be borrowing his (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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(...) Has there been any group meetings yet? I have been looking for other AZ builders. My email address is milmania@cox.net. Dusty (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az)
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| | Sacramento Brick Builders in the Sacramento Bee
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Hi all, A nice article on the Sacramento Brick Builders appeared in today's (Thursday, Feb. 3) Sacramento Bee. The Bee is the major daily newspaper for Sacramento, CA's state capital. Link to online version: (URL) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.nv.ren, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | [Press Release] BayLTC at Cow Palace GATS
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce that we will be displayingat the Great American Train Show in San Francisco. (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Downtown Disney Lego Store being renovated
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(...) Brian, A little bird told me the same thing... The store will have a very large Pick-a-Brick in the side room. And the new store will have the new modern yellow brick look with many displays, shelves a long the walls, etc. And it looks like (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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| | Re: LEGO museum in Ohio?
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(...) I too had the same dream but in a bit warmer climate. There used to be this old church for sale on Amelia Island in Florida that I thought would be a great location for a LEGO museum / shop. Of course I need to win the lottery or something so (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO museum in Ohio?
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I have contacted them about a week ago, they said they'd get back to me, but no contact since then. I'd love a place that I can reach in 2 hours, and where I can park my Lego collection. If this turns out to be a legit museum, I'll be more than (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.general, FTX)
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