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"Deidre Rushton Brumby" <drb@tasmail.com> wrote in message news:Fz2zsD.Isp@lugnet.com... (...) company (...) Okay, I think that this isn't sexist at all. It's just a case of directed marketing, where the manufacturer pitches the sale towards the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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"Santosh Bhat" <santosh@student.unsw.edu.au> wrote in message news:Fz2x7H.3FD@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) Hi, I haven't actually played with the DDK, so I'm not exactly sure what it's capabilities are. However, judging by the literature, the DDK (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Yep. DDK is stand alone, it's quite limited, but you don't need anything else. Heck, you can even go without a computer (except that the destructions are on CD). HOWEVER. To have an R2D2 doing anything more than shaking side to side or (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | rock raiders for GBC? was Re: 2000.2 Catalogue now out :)
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So far it looks good. I will have to keep my eye out for one of these catalogs when they appear here in the west. One thing that I did notice was that there is a picture of what looks like lego rock raiders(?) for the game boy color. I didnt know (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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| | More sexism from Lego (Was Re: 2000.2 Catalogue now out :)
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(...) Thanks Ben (I'd almost given up on you!) From the contents page: "Lego Mindstorms offers boys the ultimate programming challenge" "Football - Now boys can create their own football match" What? You (Lego) mean that I can't get a Mindstorms set (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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Okay...It's starting to go up. [I'm slowly adding images :) ] {Usual warning about 400K images...} I've put up the cover and a few inner pages, and hope to get the rest up tomorrow night and over the weekend. [it's taking too long to upload at the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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Howdy, Don't suppose anyone locally has an excess amount of 9v train regulators that they'd like to sell to me for less than retail value? I'm only looking for one at the moment though. Santosh (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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This posting is way out of context, but I'm, sure ya'll can answer this one. I'm not up to speed with anything Mindstorm related, BUT..I did see that Dick Smith Electronics was selling the Droid developer kit, for $99. This is the set with that (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Are there any new lines in the catalog, or anything that even looks remotely new? Or is it mostly expanding on existing lines? Be particularly interested about new SW stuff in it. Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Whytcross, Benjamin (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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Name: Ross Crawford Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1964 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: 16 Location: Melbourne, Australia E-mail Address: rcrawford@csi.com LEGO/home page URL(s): too busy Marital Status: Single Children: Only my inner child :-) (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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"Deidre Rushton Brumby" <drb@tasmail.com> wrote in message news:Fz2BJ9.8Kp@lugnet.com... (...) I can't see them packaging any of the other sensors with the set. At most, they might include a rotation sensor. But they probably won't unless they're (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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(...) I think the mains adaptor was why many people considered 1.0 a better buy than 1.5, it'd be nice if Lego was paying attention! (...) I'm in Hobart. Last night we got the leftovers of Melbourne's windstorm. It is quite a bit better today but (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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Hi, Diedre, (...) Didnt v1 have a mains adapter connection? That would be really handy while developing programs. Maybe that'll get re-instated... (...) What's the weather like in Tas? I just moved to Melbourne from Hobart last December (for work). (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Benjamin, (...) His boss probably watches closer than mine ;-) (...) I havent really got any creations to show anyone yet, but I'd like to check out what other people are doing anyway, (and just meet some other lego fans). Thanks ROSCO (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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(...) Do you reckon they might package some of the new sensors in with a new release? That would push the price up but still might be cheaper than buying them separately (I'm hopeful, aren't I?!) (...) I wonder..., did they ever clear 1.0 models out (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Yep...the 4 pm cut off was for instant[ish] responces, as I hope to leave work in 1/2 an hour, and won't be back online till later tonight. Feel free to continue with questions/guesses :) (...) Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I'm not sure...the carriages look to be 4 or 5 wide, so they should be compatible. Then again, it could just be my eyesight. The engine is also the classic duplo steam train engine...none of the fancy stuff :) (...) The door actually appears (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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"Deidre Rushton Brumby" <drb@tasmail.com> wrote in message news:Fz2A3y.3zE@lugnet.com... (...) decide (...) There's no real need to wait for v2, I think. The software in older models can be upgraded via the IR, so the only reason to wait would be (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) The push train is what I meant, I'm glad it's there. It has the only carriage that "matches" the now old range. The new ones appear wider in the tray, but it's the same track so they'll all be compatible. (...) Well if you can tell it's a door (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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G'day, Well, there's at least one person out your way, but he doesn't usually appear on lugnet till late at night, so he probably won't reply to this till tonight/tomorrow night. The next LegOz in Melbourne is LegOz 2000.8 on October 8.[unless the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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David, Thanks for the info!! I'm mostly looking for Technics type stuff - its a bummer that supplement sets arent available anymore. What's Lego Direct? Is that just a US thing? Is it likely to come to Oz anytime soon? Now that I've re-found all my (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Hi Ross and welcome! I think Dave answered everything quite well. What area are you from? If you're thinking of sticking around on lugnet you might want to consider filling out a roll-call. Just search for roll call in loc.au, copy someone (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | RE: 2000.2 Catalogue now out :)
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(...) Well, for specific questions like this...ink, forming images and text :) (...) No, only the circus push-train [2931] for carriages, there's 2937 and the passenger one in 2936 [station]. (...) Yep...lokks bad, but it will make the train tracks (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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It sounds the same.....Looks like LA decided to copy the european catalogue, ditching stuff they didn't want [ZNAP, SCALA, SERVICE PACKS], put a disclaimer so they don't have to repeat the soccer set fiasco [where the catalogue showed them, the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Ross, Welcome to lugnet.loc.au !! On a day to day basis, Big W is the best place for Lego, if there's one near you; sets are usually 10% less than elsewhere, and old stock can go on sale for 40-60% off. Target's just had a 25% off sale, and (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Specific queries like: What specifically is one page 1 and what specifically is on page 2 and ... :) :) :) (...) Is the circus carriage there? I think that was missing off the Lego website list although I've seen pictures previously. The Train (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Hm, I doubt it is the same 2000.2 catalog that has been around in Germany for a month now. Ours also has this new cover with sets exploding from a circle or something. There are plenty of URLs given as well, even the release date of 8516 is excactly (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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Any queries about specific areas, or are they just general queries? [BTW, if you know kids who are primo age, I think they'll like Baby Mickey :) ] Also, the duplo trains [and tunnel] look good. There's a different engine for the freight and (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Some people have all the luck! (...) Well, at least they admit now. I wonder though if it means "not available now but will be later" or "not available ever, we just want you to be envious of what the rest of the world gets!" (...) Myer Hobart (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Well here in Aus [Melbourne time] it's 2:20 pm, so you'll probably have to wait till the morning :) in the meantime, has anyone been to: (URL) ? [listed in catalogue for technic supp packs :) ] Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, it's night here so hurry up :) j/k (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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I just got back from Target at Camberwell [Melbourne] and they had the new catalogue for this year :) It's 76 pages, with lego webpages to go with set/theme info, and lots of descriptions. I'll try and scan it tonight, and post the images. [WARNING: (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Dining downunder (was Re: Pricing on Lego Sets)
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Dear Larry - although there are a few places around that serve native fauna - to you, it's probably not as Australian as Thai, Italian etc. Apparently Australia's best eating experiences are what's being referred to as "nouveau cuisine," and it's (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Well, be sure not to step on or too close to any sharks, crocodiles (a.k.a. crocs), snakes, box jellyfish, rabid dogs, cane toads, funnelweb spiders, redback spiders, black widow spiders, and visiting or local politicians. ;-) That last species are (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Whew! the first time I read that I thought it said "How about we feed Larry **TO** some local fauna?" and I was getting worried. ++Lar (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I scoped those and they both sound good to me. Thai is a favorite of mine (and of any programmer worth anything, according to the Jargon Dictionary) as is Italian. But I was hoping for something more Oz, Paul Hogan personally kills a croc for (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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"David Drew" <david@hydrowash.com.au> wrote in message news:Fywz81.C8E@lugnet.com... (...) Scrolling also through sidewalk, one jumped to mind... (URL) about we feed Larry some local fauna? later, David Drew. (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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"Dave Low" <stinglessbee@hotSPA...Email.com> wrote in message news:Fywy87.AJJ@lugnet.com... (...) or (...) (URL). (...) How about Tetsua's? :) Beppi's sounds pretty good though, if it's within everyone's budget. We should really go for something (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Paraphrased from the dictionary at www.culinarycafe.com: "In Australia Chicken Maryland refers to chicken leg with both thigh and drumstick attached, crumbed, browned in hot fat, and baked. Sometimes served with cream gravy." If you go to an (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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