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(...) Well, it's only my opinion, but I'd suggest that a "true" clone brand is based on the studs-and-tubes system and is able to maintain reasonable clutch power with LEGO bricks and plates. I used to consider the 3:1 plate:brick height ratio to be (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) That and without a way to edit posts, typos can make it look like you swore. I found a few accidental typos while searching for swears the other day. Things like someone who misspelled "cut" by inserting an extra letter. Also you've got to (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | The Shrinking Canadian Dollar
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(URL) OK, I knew the Canadian dollar bought less than an American dollar, but c'mon... the truck on the right is from Canada, the truck on the left isn't. [1] Kelly [1] This is a parody and is not intended to be taken seriously by Canadians, clone (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: A taste of the east, or, the Korean Lugnet
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(...) If it's mostly discussion of Oxford, maybe it belongs in off-topic.clone-brands? I seem to recall they have been discussed there before. I suspect the previous poster wasn't very serious when he suggested that maybe Oxford is a secret branch (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out, coolest looking set MegaBloks
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(...) As it turns out, I've come upon this kit at a local TRU. The steam engine is indeed $49.99 and looks to be 14 wide, unless I miscounted. I know nothing of trains, but if a train-head happens to see the set, I'd be interested to hear a more (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Bill: Did you happen to notice whether the set included a new catalog, or was it the same late-2003 pamphlet that's been in circulation for a while? This is my lingering complaint about MEGABLOKS--too often the catalogs are out of date, to (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Hi Gail! I stumbled across this set online recently and mentioned it to our LUGNET train-fans here: (URL) I think you're right about the $50US guess--it'll retail for about $49.99, give or take. Thanks for the info! If you see the set on store (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Greetings, The Sears Wishbook arrived on my doorstep today (Sears Canada yearly large Christmas mail order catalog). Three pages of LEGO sets, but no large exclusive Technic sets this year. Only 8434 ($49.99) and 8435 ($69.99). Had the motorized (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: USS Nimitz spotted at Wal*Mart
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(...) Well, the real difference is that I'm a knucklehead. You're right, of course--the 8x12 plates are two-third height. (...) Yeah, I'm definitely planning to get this set when the funds become more readily available. Dave! (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Odd, the two Kittyhawk sets I have use 8x12 two-third-height tiles. A minor but much more useful difference. (...) Sweet. -Mike Petrucelli (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the pics. (...) Hmm. Well usinging the more acurate dimensions compared to the UCS Star Desyroyer the Enterprise set would be 616 meters long. A galaxy class should be 642 meters long. (I know, I originally used the Soverign class (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | USS Nimitz spotted at Wal*Mart
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I found (URL) set 9795> at a Wal*Mart in Western PA over the weekend. The price was $49.99, which, if memory serves, was the MSRP of the (URL) set a few years back. Here are a few observations: The design of the Nimitz is vastly different from the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Oxford (Korea) Dragon/Castle set
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Hi guys, I've managed to get my hands on one of those Oxford sets from Korea. I've posted a review along with some pics here: (URL) Isaac (Red Bean) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Uh, I was kidding about that, but thanks for the analysis. I know I always have a resource to consult when I need good starship size comparisons! Dave! (20 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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I have been busy filling orders for this but had a chance to take one out to play with and photograph a few of the pieces. There are only 3 pre molded pieces. The part that hold the nacels, the bridge, and part of the stand. Everything else is all (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Actually, no you couldn't. Using the 18 inches equals ~690 meters would require the Star Destroyer to be about 41 3/4 inches (instead of 37) to equal 1600 meters. That doesn't even take into consideration the width and height adjustments. I (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Couldn't you just add two inches to the Star Destroyer? 8^) Dave! (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Well assuming the dimensions listed on Bill's website are correct the Enterprise set is actually about two inches (about 100 meters) longer than correct scale with the USC Star Destroyer at 37 inches equaling 1600 meters. The Enterprise may (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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I just wanted everyone know that I have received in the Mega Bloks U.S.S. Enterprise D from and they are ready to ship. I havn't put mine together yet but the packaging is better than I imagined. They recreated the LARS system on the back detailing (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Apocryphal Blacktron revisited
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I've added a new mech at the top of (URL) page.> I wanted to experiment with foot and cockpit design, and this is what I came up with. Thanks for looking! Dave! FUT: OT.Clones (20 years ago, 11-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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