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Hi everyone for those who couldn't make it, here is the link to some pics from the Melbourne Science Fiction Club's Lego Building Competition last Friday night Click onto the MSFC web page link below: (URL) there, just click on the "Message Board" (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: track for TALC
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(...) Good name ! (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Searching for MB aircraft carriers in Oz (Re: MB sites)
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(...) TRU Parramatta had them (but Chatswood TRU had them at that time too). A bit sad when a MB model sells out during a 25% off Lego sale. Big W's generally carry the Battleships (haven't seen the AC's there though). pw (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Pneum Tubing (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
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(...) Perhaps you might want to try looking at your nearest automotive store... windshield-washer-pump tubing might be suitable, it's available in a couple different diameters (but, alas, only in black typically)... or try an industrial/commercial (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)
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| | Searching for MB aircraft carriers in Oz (Re: MB sites)
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(...) Cool, thanks (...) Glad you mentioned that, I would have wasted a trip. I'm looking for two carriers and a battleship - anyone seen them? Richard Still baldly going... (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.au)
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| | 12v track for trade.
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I've got 12v track. I'm seriously considering going to 9v (despite the lack of remote points and signaling). To this end I'm looking to do a trade on the track I have now. If there's someone out there in Oz who wants more 12v excellent, otherwise (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: mindstorms query
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I forgot to say that Myer Queen Street have Mindstorm Vision Command (only 2 sets). Sale-priced at about $180, so normal price is about $220. I think the sale lasts until tomorrow Sunday. Kerry (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: mindstorms query
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I went to Myer Queen Street today. They have the Robotics Discovery System on shelf but not the Robotics Invention System. They also had the Ultimate Accessory Kit (about 3 of them), priced (from memory) at $112. But note there is currently a 20% (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Pneumatic Parts! (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
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Well, just like my beloved <set:5235>, the various pneumatic parts (5099, 5107, 5108, 5109, 5116, 5117) are no longer available. In addition, the air tank has never - AFAIK - been available separately. Until now... :-) Unless someone else steps up (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: mindstorms query
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(...) The places I have seen the RIS on the shelf in Brisbane are: * Myer Queen Street, but no suburban Myer * Toys R Us Aspley, but cunningly hidden in the electronics section instead of the main Lego area Dick Smith sells it, but you have to ask (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Close Encounters
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Jeremy Dullard <jemgnu@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:G3q90s.3xx@lugnet.com... (...) form? (...) BRIKWARS! Hey Jeremy! We're neighbours! I'm in Brunswick too! You simply HAVE to try and get to the Melbourne SF club Lego building comp tonight (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: mindstorms query
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(...) G'day! For Mindstorms you might want to check out a Dick Smith Electronics store. If it's not on the shelves they should be able to get one in quick-smart. Ditto for the UAK. Or order it on-line at (URL) The prices are $298 for the Mindstorms (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: mindstorms query
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(...) The RIS is available. Try TRU's or Dick Smith. RIS 2.0 is due out in 2001. RIS 1.5 is the one that's currently available. Myer/Grace Bros may carry it as well. TRU currently have a 25% off sale and Myer/GB's have a 20% off sale, but it ends (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | mindstorms query
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To all helpful people, i am attempting to buy the Lego Mindstorms: Robotics Invention System (in brisbane or by aust. mail order) and am having no luck. is it in fact available in australia? and if so, do you know where i might get it? i would (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Pneum Tubing (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
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I wonder where Lego gets the tubing from. I doubt they make it themselves. I bet there is some supplier that will sell you 100' roll of it for $10. I have seen many close equivalents, but has anyone found a really good match that is easy to order (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Close Encounters
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(...) Brunswick, VIC. My LEGO re-birthing is based around wargaming: GO BRIKWARS! (...) Woah, slow down Prof. Low, I was just making pretty pictures with MY number-box, YOU seem to know what those OTHER buttons do! (...) Yeah, that's what I just (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Close Encounters
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(...) Brunswick, Vic. I'm mostly approaching my LEGO re-birthing from a wargaming angle: GO BRIKWARS! (...) Umm, I was just making pretty pictures with MY number-box, you seem to have some knowledge of what the OTHER buttons do! (...) Yeah, that's (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H)
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When I ordered the 5218 Pneumatic Pack last week and tried to order 5109 (tubing) as well, I was told it was discontinued. Grr. In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes: <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H)
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(...) Whatever's fair - I suppose I could let LUGNet.Technic collectively determine values of each component. If enough people are interested, I'll get a few dozen and put the pneumatics in my BrickBay store and see what happens. If they sell well (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Close Encounters
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(...) ROTFLMAO I stopped, crawled back up into my chair, hesitantly read it again out of the corner of my eye, and was ROTFLMAO all over again... This otherwise intractable issue is clearly settled, by an argument so pithy, so piquant, so poignant (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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