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(...) janet, Was it the Dark Side Developers Kit? (which it sounds like, with a grey brain and grey tchnic parts) Or actually another Droid developers kit? I've got the Dark Side Kit as well as the Droid's Kit and they are both very interesting and (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: ZanyBrainy in Fremont?
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The Zainy Brainy in Fremont is definitely open. It was open in time for the last BaLug meeting. Right now they have a deal on some of the Indian Village stuff and some of the Ninja stuff. Janet -----Original Message----- From: (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | New DDK seen at the Metreon
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I went to the Metreon in San Francisco last weekend. In the MSN store they had a couple of Mindstorm's things one of which I had never seen. It is basically the Droid Developer Kit but it makes the bad guy robots instead. I remember the initials (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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Wow, that is tite! I like it! -- Chef ICQ:84584424 AIM: Jedi101673 (URL) Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:G1nB4q.Jry@lugnet.com... (...) but (...) McGlone's (...) just (...) original (...) incredible. (...) colors:blue. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: rapid river village at TRU
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(...) I haven't hit any of the local TRUs in a few weeks (trying to economize until I get a new job), but the last time I saw any in the Sunnyvale, SJ Winchester, or SJ Blossom Hill stores was in July. If there's some part peculiar to that set that (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) The new pics are much better. Although it looked bigger without Overkill. Love the gun taken apart. That is too cool...like the mecha is cleaning it or something. Also the feet are well done. I like the technic pieces you used. Build well. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | rapid river village at TRU
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Does anyone know of a TRU in the bay area that still has the rapid river villages for $15.00? Thanks for your help Matt (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | ZanyBrainy in Fremont?
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Several weeks ago, I discovered on zanybrainy.com's store locator that they have a store in Fremont. However, when I made the non-trivial drive up there, it was closed, and looked like it was in the final stages of preparation for opening (i.e., the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) Thanks! The idea for the cockpit came directly from my ex-co-worker Niko. He loves detail work like that. I have plans to continue building deep details into my mechs and space creations. If you like this, wait until you see M-Tron Alpha (the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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I really like the cockpit, Dave. The controls are very nicely made, and I like the techy-looking stuff behind the pilot. ~Mark (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) Many more pics now....enjoy! (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Introducing the LUG Box
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(...) With that being said, I'd like to announce that LUGOLA will be starting a *LUG box on November 4th. Ideally, we'd love to ship it to a LUG that is meeting on the 11th or 18th so it can begin moving. The idea is to get another activity going at (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) To answer your questions: 1)Yes, the legs are remarkably solid given how they were made. I'll have close- ups later today. 2)Overkill Pic? Done. 3)It doesn't fit into the tri-war. It is produced by and outside company and won't see any (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) Very cool Dave. I like the legs. They are solid looking. Also that trans orange works well (and is one of my least favorite colors). I'd like to see a full picture with maybe Overkill for comparison. And how does this fit into the "tri-war"? (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Warthog Anyone?
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Well, I've felt inspried this week by a couple of different things. First, but the mechcommander page-specifically, the shadowcat. Secondly, by Bryce McGlone's Big Blue, and finally, by a gentleman I worked with until this week. He's just gotten (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Windows on ebay
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Hi All, Just wanted to bring to your attention these huge lots of white windows on ebay for all you town/train builders. I am not selling them. (URL) (Big windows) and (URL) (little ones) Not to mention the prices! Mark (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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Dave Thanks for hosting our best meeting yet. I had a blast seeing everyone's latest creations. -Henry P.S. I apologize for giving you a faulty link. The correct link is: (URL) forgot the ".html") (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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(...) Thanks for the clarification Dave. I've just logged on and was reading the news. Anyone wanting to see the space tourist bubble bus (egg crate) can see it here: (URL) spider Mecha "Cobba" mit legs is here: (URL) the amazement at the talent and (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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(...) One big fat me too on this one. Had me singing "Ebony and Ivory" all the way home! Bryce McGlone (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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Just a quick correction here, Scott, and please correct me if I'm wrong, but the space bus belonged to Mr. Spacerocks himself, Rick. Spider Mech is Rick's as well. Roy brought some incredible ancient Lego to show off, as well as some cool catalogs (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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Some of my most memorable memories from last meeting are as follows (in no particular order): 1. Everyone being astounded as Bryce pulled "Big Blue" from his box. As impressive as this creation looks on the web, it is nothing compared to viewing (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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It was great meeting all you guys. I had a wonderful time. Bryce McGlone (...) Unfortunately, (...) a (...) fact, (...) pair (...) four (...) on (...) assist (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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It was a resounding success! Thanks to the seven of you that were there and Brad, who could only be there in the abs (minifig Brad Hamilton). Unfortunately, the webcam met with technical difficulties (VLC curse?), but otherwise it was a fantastic (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
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John, Thanks for the wonderful comments. I'll admit that it was an exercise to see which parts I could cram into the main model while eliminating the colors blue and green. The main pod 'spine' is the insectoin leg I received as part of a trade and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
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Nice job on the pod racer! While it may be built of "useless" parts, the color scheme your have selected is most successful! And quite a collection of parts as well! This is what I love about LEGO. Build On! John Matthews Dave Johann (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
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Hi Dave, I wish I could join you tomorrow. That's quite a creative pod racer. It really looks like a patchwork of different parts, but there is something spindly and elegant to it. Brad Dave Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | ED-209-C
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The first time I saw Dave Schuler's Lego ED-209, I was amazed! I thought it was one of the coolest mini-mechs I'd ever seen. (URL) Mark Sandlin took the idea a step further with a revamping of the design...a streamlining if you will. radically (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la) !
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| | Variation on a theme: My Podracer
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(URL) was to be the first of two entries into Mark Sandlin's space creation contest, but due to a severe lack of time, I didn't get around to taking pictures until the day the contest ended. Someday, entry #2 will be complete, but it's design right (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | RE: Lonely Lego Hearts? was: Anyone looking to buy a castle?
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Well, I don't know, maybe she wants out of Mississippi for some reason! Can you blame her? m (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Lonely Lego Hearts? was: Anyone looking to buy a castle?
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(...) Not if the closest female prospect is in Mississippi. Ran (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Futuristic Four Horsemen
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(...) ooOOoo I like War. He's kewl. (...) wha? huh? ~Mark (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Futuristic Four Horsemen
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Lately, I've been noticing people posting their renditions of the four horsemen of the apocolypse. Mine have adorned my desk at work for the past 4 months, but I finally got around to getting pics of them. You'll find them here: (URL) actually (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la) !
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| | Lonely Lego Hearts? was: Anyone looking to buy a castle?
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Hi again, There is also on excite a 37year old female in Mississippi looking for a guy that likes Castle. at: (URL) we don't need our own newsgroup for this after all! mark (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Message from a two-way device
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kiddie world 30% off. lots of large sets,ucs tie,mf,castle, rock hq. New playmobil space station. Bring cash, since the other checkout lines are really long. Paul (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | September 23 LUGOLA event-Meeting IV FINAL NOTICE
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This is the final announcement via LUGNET regarding the Saturday LUGOLA meeting at my place. In other words, if I don't have your email address, you won't know where to meet. I'll be emailing and egroup posting the address this evening. On to the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Bay Area Discovery Museum Lego exhibit
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Hey, David -- I was there on Sunday too...what time were you there?? I brought Colin & Wanda, the Lego travelers, and my 395 Rolls-Royce. I took a bunch of pictures with my digital camera; I'll get them up on a website when I can... I also left my (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Bay Area Discovery Museum Lego exhibit
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The museum has a blurb about it on their website too: (URL) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Looking for #5571 Giant Truck as Xmas gift
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I have 5 I am selling, I have posted 2 on Ebay, was going to try another on Brickbay. I hate to be a hard case on this, but I won't sell them for less than $200, I don't even want to sell them as it is. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Looking for #5571 Giant Truck as Xmas gift
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Hey all, My dad likes this set and I was wondering if anybody had an extra they might consider selling? Hope nobody minds me asking this here, but we could do the deal at the next meet and save the shipping trouble. Dave -- "Life is what happens to (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Bay Area Discovery Museum Lego exhibit
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Hey all, My NLLSO noticed in the paper today that the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito was having a Lego exhibit When she called we found out it was the last day it was going to be there so we buzzed over to check it out. Sorry I didn't have (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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