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(...) Yes, December 1984, 20 years ago, wow! Tim (20 years ago, 2-Jan-05, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Late '84? I think. It might have been as late as 1986 (Jan/Feb), but no later than June 1986, because that is when MRC ceased publishing. James Powell (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) says that "maybe" there is a bit of a market for Thomas themed toys.. :) Thanks for sharing! (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I also wanted to thank you for posting that, I enjoyed the article very much for the inside peek at the process, well as it bringing fond memories of my children and I watching the show faithfully each week. My own Thomas tribute: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 30-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) <snip> COOL! Thanks for posting that, Tim! I found it to be quite fascinating. I had always guessed that the scale for the engines used in those videos was "O" (similar in size to LEGO trains), but they obviously are even bigger. I would love (...) (20 years ago, 30-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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As promised to John I have scanned and uploaded an article about the making of the Thomas the Tank Engine series. It can be found at (URL) once moderated Deep links: Page 1: (URL) 2: (URL) 3: (URL) (20 years ago, 29-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Wow Larry, you missed a perfect opportunity for a footnote! (...) And a sub-footnote opportunity missed no less! That's not like you at all! Wink. ROSCO (20 years ago, 24-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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A few people recently have IM'd me or emailed me asking what I meant by my post below. I thought I should come out and express bluntly my thoughts. Basically people are taking personal offense at the creation of CSF. And I think that is simply (...) (20 years ago, 22-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) That's certainly a nice idealistic way of looking at it.... (...) Unfortunately the vast majority ARE posting less here. Way, way, WAY less. I guess most spacers really did want different forum software and rules that badly. I have to say it (...) (20 years ago, 22-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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some snippage Voicing constructive criticism is ok... BUT (...) I care. And I think it's an inappropriate witch hunt (insomuch as it is a witch hunt, it's not completely one). Those giving criticism should check out CSF and see if they like it. If (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) Not that anyone cares regarding the CSF witch hunt that seems to be going on here, but this rule has been removed. You can all go back to whining about other trivial things that have no bearing on you if you don't plan on joining CSF. Adrian (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) Classic-Castle.com brags about bringing in new people of whatever age and maturity level. Many of the people CC has brought in are in the over 30 category. Also, many of the new people CC has are indeed in the 15-19 range, but NONE (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) So, I would never get to see the overall shape of the ship that this builder tried to post? Or get to see that use of the spoked wheels which, to my embarrassment, had actually eluded me all this time? Right. Thanks for clearing that up. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) I totally agree. Frankly, if I'm going to be missing out on a MOC announcement because a moderator was presumptuous enough to delete it, then I'll be sticking to the forum where that doesn't happen. If this is a misunderstanding of the CSF (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) I already waste too much time in front of a computer screen - two forums is one too many for me. Now, how to choose...? (...) Hoookay. Well, that makes it a no-brainer, really, doesn't it? Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) Now THAT is a great feature, and something I'd love to see on LUGNET. I only mentioned the under-13 thing because the new people that C-C.com brags about bringing in seem to include a large proportion of non-adults. Marc Nelson Jr. (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) CSF does :-) (...) While I can't deny there's a miniscule potential for despotic leadership, it seems to be the enlargement of an assessment of it that is needlessly scaring a few. There seems to be a few "what-ifs" about the mods (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) Of course it was. It's a shame you don't get that. (...) Thanks to your questioning, I actually now have a better understanding of what the MOC section is meant to be. I'll have to clarify this on the forum. The MOC section is meant as a place (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) Rick is not a Mod. You can see the list of Mods here: (URL) Quite a lot, yes, but to be honest I doubt many of us will be needed. Also, you need to understand the "MOC Announcements" Forum is for finished MOCs. CSF welcomes all builders to (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) sniped a bunch of attitue (...) Isn't that one of primary complaints about lugnet? Its too big and slow to change? (...) Not angry, merely posing some honest questions and expressing opinions & concerns. Something that apparently is not (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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