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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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| | 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: 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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| | 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: Spotted in the abs: #8458 Silver Champion
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(...) DOH! I forgot this important part-Number of copies:4 (24 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Spotted in the abs: #8458 Silver Champion
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when: yesterday. where: Zany Brainy, Canoga Park, Ca. price:$169.99, as expected. Purchased? Nope, just drooled on a bit while mumbling in my best Homer J. Simpson voice "Mmmmm, Technic....." (24 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting Live Webcast-September 23rd, 2000
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(And you thought only the folks in Vancouver were cool...) Hello all! Here we go again...September 23rd at 1 pm is the day and time of the next LUGOLA meeting. The place is quite different, though. This time, I'm hosting it in Van Nuys rather than (...) (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Mindstorms mall tour
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I just noticed that this weekend there will be an event in the Brea mall. Lego will be showing off their new Mindstorms sets. This event will start on Friday the 1st through Sunday the 3rd. I was wondering if anyone wants to attend. I will probably (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Kidvention Legofest?
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Hey everybody... Just curious as to if there will be any formal get-together while at Kidvention. I understand that people will be spaced out over a few days. If Friday and Saturday will be big days, we can have something on both of them if possible (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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| | LDraw at the Kidvention Update
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Hey everybody... Here's an update on the status for LDraw at the Kidvention so far: I sent off the artwork for the banner to the company (FastSigns) today, and they will get back to me soon on approval. Thanks to everyone who donated to make this (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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| | Re: Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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Well, let us know what they DO have, and prices, so I know whether I need to drive 500 miles or not! (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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(...) Hehe..., I'm looking for the smiley face, and yet I don't see one :] KDJ ___...___ Kyle D. Jackson, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, LUGNETer #203 (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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(...) But there are no tents in 4558s. They must be blowing out all the 5978s and 6746s... Ran (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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I went down to Legoland yesterday to check out some stuff and as I approached the entrance, I saw a tent up. A teacher w/ kids on a field trip asked what was going on and the rep said this coming weekend there would be a tent sale! As I left the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Still looking for a large monitor... (Kidvention)
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Hey.. I'm still looking for a large monitor (17"+) for the Kidvention LDraw display. If anyone has access to one and is willing/able to let us borrow it, please let us know! We would strongly prefer a larger monitor to the 15" one that will be (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting III-The Kidvention Connection
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Well, you heard it right...Legoland, Ca. July 15th at opening time (9 am start?). The meeting will last until we all drop dead of exhaustion. ;-) This might be a good time to bring the family if you are so inclined, as they won't be bored silly by (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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From Tom, the box will pass to me on Saturday the 15th. The rules for LUGOLA are the same, except that I will be keeping a log for Chris that details who you are and what your interests are. If you are unsure of this format, read the above posts for (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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I'm thinking about (...) Amidala, perhaps? ;-) -Dave (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) I'm in favour of a Legoland meeting in July. We should start organizing: what will be the time/date?, what will we bring?, carpools? I'm thinking about bringing a small model, or two. Henry (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) I also think its a great idea. I would love to meet other fellow California LUGNETers. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) It's a sound idea. It could be an informal LUGOLA meeting hosted by no one in particular that would also allow us to do a little local recruitment....hmmm...I like this plan. I'd have no problem pushing back the LUGOLA meeting held at my (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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Dave Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:FvAo5H.AzL@lugnet.com... (...) our (...) trade, (...) posts we (...) showed us a (...) show off (...) model. (...) but (...) the (...) Mike took (...) stage (...) while (...) you (...) (...) (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) That is exactly what I meant, Mike. That, and it was incredibly silly ;P -Dave (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) Yes, that's exactly what it sounds like. KILL, Jar-Jar, KILL! ;-) I'm bored, can't you tell? -Shiri (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) By 'it sounds incredibly silly,' I'm sure you mean 'it sounds like it is the ultimate terror weapon, which will allow us to crush the rebellion and consolidate control over the local star systems.' - Mike. (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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Henry asked if I could post the notes this time around, so away we go.... What a cool second meeting we had! Even with Henry picking a holiday weekend, and Rick deciding that traffic was too harsh, we still exceeded our previous turnout...by one. (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Kidvention LDraw display supplies
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Hey all... Just wanted to know if anyone in the area would be able to let me (us) use a few things: -Fast laptop for demonstrating model creation/renderings -large monitor for display to public (laptop can be behind table while monitor faces out) (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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