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(...) Lol, thanks John, funny part is, I rarely eat a Big Mac... but the day I built this, I ended up finding myself at a McDonalds ordering one. Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I saw this at the Hobby Show this past weekend and all I can say is 'scrump-dili-itious!!!' Dave K (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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I won't bother to link pics here 'cause it always takes me at least 3 tries to embedden 'em... Anyway, with much further ado, here's my latest POC-- Externally powered monorail!! Pics at Flickr-- (URL) Vids at YouTube-- (3 URLs) So a few things--the (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) That's what he said! >:^D Tasty build, there, Janey! :-d JOHN (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX) !
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(...) THe plan thus far-- I'll be leaving work thurs and driving right to the show with "mah stuph"!!! Set up thurs night, go home, sleep. Fri show up promptly in the a.m., finalize "mah stuph", chat with comrades, leave early afternoon to take care (...) (14 years ago, 2-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | HOBBY SHOW - This weekend!!!
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Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. Set up is on Thursday, (just a reminder) I should arrive (assuming I dont get stuck in traffic on the 401) at 7 pm. We will be going out for dinner both Friday, and Saturday night, more than likely (...) (14 years ago, 1-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Thanks! Is fun building it--RCX's and motors and space--what more could anyone ask?? :) Dave K (14 years ago, 27-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant, Dave. If and when I ever get my Marsbase going, I'm going to be requesting blueprints! :-) JOHN (14 years ago, 23-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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So here's where I'm going with this-- (URL) And a few pics on Flickr (URL) Just keeping ya informed! Take care, Dave K (14 years ago, 21-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | OBB displays at the Hobby Show
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Ladies and Gentlemen... It is with great happiness and relief that I say that the OBB will return to our yearly display at the Hobby Show, held at the International Centre on the first weekend of Nov. Builders, collectors, old friends and new, (...) (14 years ago, 21-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | 2010 Christmas Train Show November 20th and 21st
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Good Day!! It's that time of year again when I put aside my procrastination and announce to the world (the part of the world that reads LUGNET anyways...) that we're at that point again!! The Toronto Christmas Train Show!!! Show hours-- Sat. Nov. (...) (14 years ago, 13-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | PhE4r my pH4t colLect00rs SkiLlZ00rs !!!11!!!11one!!!!
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(URL) set is mine... oh yes, it is mine! Only 4 other people IN THE WORLD own this set! (at least, according to LUGNET) and mine's MIB! And I got it for a whole loonie at a garage sale Just thought y'all'd like to know... Dave K -yes it's a duplo (...) (14 years ago, 2-Aug-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) LOL OMG the other day LUGNET had only 1 post! That's sad:-( (...) Dude, that's sounds awesome! I will wait for the updates with bated breath! JOHN (14 years ago, 30-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) You can't tell but I'm touching the side of my nose... The plan is (subject to change without notice) (and I wont' be giving too many surprises away 'cause, really, who actually reads this stuff besides you and I? :) ) in one of the corners of (...) (14 years ago, 28-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I'll try..... K, I love it, love it, love it. Animation on LEGO layouts is so cool to me-- the more the better:-) I have in the works a space layout of my own, and your animation intrigues me, but I need to know, Dave-- what is the purpose of (...) (14 years ago, 28-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | POC - Classic Space Engineering Bay
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Hello world! I've been somewhat busy, what, with the release of SCII... Oh wait--LEGO forum... right... K, I've been building a little something--it's only in the prelim stages so don't go yippin'!! (URL) and vids (of course...) Vid 1--(URL) then i (...) (14 years ago, 28-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) you were always better at that than me... (...) Dave K (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) OMG that reminds me-- remember those loonies, "the purists?" IIRC they were even against plates! I gotta go thread searching again! What a hoot:-) JOHN (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) I could... (...) Old Geezer LUG... (...) Dave K "Hey you kids!! Get off my 2 x 4 brick!!!" (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) What you shudda done was come to a BW that I attended (07 or 08)! You could've seen me get (URL) felt up by Magno!> JOHN (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) The concept is sound-- why not make a stand for it a la (URL) THIS> and call it a day? :-) (...) You and me both! Maybe we should do a rollcall or something! Maybe start a new group: DINOLUG:-) JOHN (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) What I shouolda done was bring it to BW2010 and throw it on Jeremy's layout--those curves are probably manageable by BB3... Or I can try to make the actual loco better... Nyaah--that there's crazy talk! Dave K (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) it ain't perfect yet--hates conrers and such... but it moves well in the straight-a-ways... presumably, I'm working on correcting that... (...) is quiet here as of late... something I'm endeavouring to change... :) (...) (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) I simply love it! But let's be honest here, Dave-- I saw some assistance by teh HOG.... ;-) (...) Good times, indeed! JOHN (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) It's newer (not necessarily better)-- (2 URLs) now moving completely by pneumatics! (...) Those old threads are a better trip down memory lane! THanks for that one! (...) Dave K (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) (URL) I remember BIG BLUE!> :~^) Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Dave. JOHN (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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K, my little website has been gone for a long time now and I just knew that y'all were missing out on the picture goodness over the yesrs... So I dusted some of the archive pics and got them up on Flickr--I'm told it's where all the young'uns hang (...) (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: LifeLites and the Galaxy Explorer
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(...) Eh? Koudys isn't that old. Explain. :) (14 years ago, 20-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Dave Schuler wrote: snip (...) Thanks Dave! We aim to please! As for the dinos here... I like being 'old school' anyways... :) Dave K (14 years ago, 20-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: LifeLites and the Galaxy Explorer
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, John Neal wrote: snip (...) Thanks for getting the link out there--I'm pretty bad in forgetting to do that... Rob makes fantastic products and I think (and hope) the viewing audience'll like the new OBB space layout with added (...) (14 years ago, 19-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.general, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Re: LifeLites and the Galaxy Explorer
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(...) I formally declare that to be neat-o, and you can quote me. Incidentally, this is like the dinosaur thread or something... (14 years ago, 19-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Yes, Rob's pretty clever, all right. Tons of good stuff! I think the neatest thing (so far?) he's cooked up is actually the joint project with BrickForge to make streetlights that work. He's doing the electronics and BrickForge did a (...) (14 years ago, 18-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.general, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !
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| | Re: LifeLites and the Galaxy Explorer
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(...) Really cool, Dave! I have some Lifelites too, and I agree wholeheartedly that they are just brilliant. I would really encourage people to check out Rob's product. (URL) (Shameless Plug)> I mean, after all, if his ideas were good enough for The (...) (14 years ago, 17-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.general, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | LifeLites and the Galaxy Explorer
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I've been meaning to do this for way too long, but finally got to it-- My Flickr set of the Galaxy Explorer lit up-- (URL) Also put up a YouTube vid-- (URL) There'll be more when the finances warrant. THanks to Rob for making such a fantastic (...) (14 years ago, 17-Jul-10, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | OBB Classic Space Layout at BrickWorld 2010
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Hello! After returning safely back to the cold tundra of Canada following our all-too-brief stay in the Windy City, I immediately huddled in my igloo and produced this-- (URL) K (14 years ago, 24-Jun-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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I love this MOC. its well done, and I cant wait to see it in person. good job. Chris (...) (14 years ago, 18-Feb-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Go Team Canada
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Nothing much of note... but during the opening ceremonies and in honour of countries own Vancouver hosting the 2010 Olympic Games, I threw this simple studs up (head is studs down) mosaic of the logo (2 URLs) Good luck to all the Olympians, and (...) (14 years ago, 16-Feb-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX) !
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(...) Oh, I might have made a mistake, it might be Walmart here too... all I meant was that we couldnt get it in our Lego Store. (...) We still have a few on our shelves. (...) Indeed it is. I have alien envy, smile. Janey Red Brick (14 years ago, 26-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) The heck? In the US, Zurg is a Walmart exclusive, and the other five are general release. (...) Yeah, I get the feeling that this will end up being a fairly common MOC. Because I did the same thing myself a couple weeks ago (two Toy Story RCs, (...) (14 years ago, 26-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: OMG!!!!
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(...) I got some of the Toy Story stuff too... We carry five out of six of the sets (sadly one them is a TRU exclusive) at the TBZ so "Santa" got them for me for Christmas... and just today, I got the sixth one (Tru exclusive - Build a Zurg) from (...) (14 years ago, 25-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Upcomming OBB Display this Sunday Jan. 17th until Feb. 21st
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(URL) (14 years ago, 25-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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So I'm at zZellers just a few moments ago, checking to see if there's any 'after christmas clearances'.... nope. Check out the Bionicle.. meh, tubs o' bricks--finally... technic--nice but naah... Atlantis--great figs but naah--saving my mone... (...) (14 years ago, 15-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Upcomming OBB Display this Sunday Jan. 17th until Feb. 21st
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Ladies and Gentlemen... Coming this Sunday... At the St Jacobs Outlet Mall... the Ontario Brick Builders will be displaying MOCS, Classic Space, a Train Layout and anything else anyone wants to bring. Set up starts at noon on the 17th. We would love (...) (14 years ago, 13-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Big Blue 3 - Proof of Concept
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Dave, I hope you can bring this to the rtl dinner tomorrow. it sure looks cool. its nice to see you DID get my email when I told you about the switch's. ;) Chris (...) (14 years ago, 7-Jan-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Big Blue 3 - Proof of Concept
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Ha! That is actually pretty neat! It doesn't look too shabby either! Awesome stuff! (15 years ago, 25-Dec-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Big Blue 3 - Proof of Concept
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So with much josh-taking-caringings and procrastination-ings and other life-thingings that get in the way of good ol' fashioned lego-buildingings, I pieced together a few monents here and there to put this together-- (URL) (image is a link) Yes (...) (15 years ago, 24-Dec-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 2009 Christmas Train Show Wrap-up
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(...) Hey, great to hear from one of the (URL) Daves>! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 28-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: 2009 Christmas Train Show Wrap-up
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, John Neal wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Butt away!! Is always great hearing (reading) from you! Hope all is well in the House Of Neal Dave K (15 years ago, 26-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Nice post, Alice! (URL) Still have the layout, but there have been a lot of changes in my life in the past year or so; I'm living in South Jersey now. Ross is a sophomore in kollege, and I am hoping to show the TCLTC layout (truncated) with (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Hey you, Nice to see you back in top form.... you still have a layout? I have to assume Ross has left you for college or university about now, so.... have you turned into a one man show, or have you left the fold? Janey "Curious and curiouser, (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Good times! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Hey Ted, The barrier I used was a first time experiment, and yes, I found it extremely useful. Over the years, I have watched kids take running trains directly to the side of their face as they lean in too far. Seen both adults and kids move, (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Looks like a good show. Do you guys find the "barrier" off the front of your train layout to be useful/effective? We have run without a barrier for the last two years at our train show (mostly because we don't have one). It has worked all right but (...) (15 years ago, 24-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | 2009 Christmas Train Show Wrap-up
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Wow! Just wow! K, I'm still exhausted, but it's a good exhausted! So here it is--first, two vids from the show-- (URL) OBB Display at the 2009 Christmas Train Show> and (URL) OBB Classic Space Layout at the 2009 Christmas Train Show> So with those (...) (15 years ago, 24-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Toronto Christmas Train Show November 21st and 22nd
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Hello to all you wonderful LEGO enthusiasts!! Yes, it is that time again! Time for the annual 2 day event known as the Toronto Christmas Train Show, where you can view MOCs and builds from many of your favourite Ontario builders!! So come one, come (...) (15 years ago, 18-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | HEY ONTARIO - Toy Building Zone
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This coming Saturday (OCT. 17th) is the Toy Building Zone's official Grand (Re)Opening and everyone is welcome to come out and join us in the celebration. If you want to come display and hang with us for the day please feel welcome. I will be (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | WHaCKaLuG - October, Sunday the 18th.
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Hello everyone... Its that time again... WHaCKaLuG dinner meeting! Come one, come all. Please dont be shy. Anyone in area is welcome to come out and enjoy some Lego talk with other adult builders. Please feel free to bring along any works in (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: YOu're invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Show November 21 and 22
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(...) Yay, thanks Dave for organising this as always... I will be there the whole time.... can we set up friday night? Janey stuff - 4 modules train (all straight track) 2 modules classic space 1 table tba random crap Chris will be there on and off, (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | YOu're invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Show November 21 and 22
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Hello all you fabulous readers here on LUGNET!! We have an upcoming show in the GTA (the 'Big Smoke' for those that know that one) You are invited... nay, you're encouraged to show up for-- THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW IS NOVEMBER 21, 22, 2009 (...) (15 years ago, 30-Sep-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Another video from the 2009 Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show
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I put together another video of Jeff's and my space layout at the spring show (URL) and I are scaling up for the next show (hopefully) so watch this space for that vid :) Comments as always are appreciated! Dave K (15 years ago, 20-Aug-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Spring Shoe Classic Space Video
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(...) shoes? spring shoes? there were shoes involved and i didn't get there? guys, you need to tell me these things. i'd have found a way. i'd have canceled my plans. man, a chance to hang out with my favourite toronto guys (and gal), to play with (...) (15 years ago, 22-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Spring Shoe Classic Space Video
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(URL) In which you'll see our latest classic space layout brought to you by Jeff vW and me. Interesting highlights include We used 8 2.5 by 8 foot tables--160 square feet of classic space goodness 4 separate monorail loops--approximately 110 linear (...) (15 years ago, 22-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: You're invited to the THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) ---...--- JUST A QUICK UPDATE, Setup is from 8 to 10 on SUNDAY not 7 to 10!!!! See yo there, I'll be the one sleeping under the WORLDS LARGEST CLASSIC SPACE DISPLAY???????? -- to be confirmed Jeff VW - At work and up since 2 am ---...--- (...) (15 years ago, 19-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Mt latest MOC... well, my wife had more to do with it than I....
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(thanks to J for posting earlier--yes I was a little busy...) Hello world! Joshua William David Koudys entered the world on April 1st at 3:11 a.m. (URL) Proud papa holding Joshua (URL) Sleepy-head Both baby and mom are doing well! My hope (on (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | You're invited to the THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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Hello everyone! Yes, it is I--papa Dave (post on that to follow...) and surprisingly I will be at a show this weekend! Details as thus-- THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009 Hall 6, The International Centre, 6900 Airport (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Congratulations to Papa Dave
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I hope I am not stepping on Mr Dave Koudys toes... but Im going to guess he is a bit too busy to post, for a few days anyway. Congratulations, to both a very happy Daddy Dave and proud Mommy Sandy on the birth of their newest Lego fan, Joshua. May (...) (15 years ago, 1-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Alright, I'll try and get as much done as I can! Cheers :) -Iain (15 years ago, 9-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) wow! i won't be able to make it this year. already have an engagement that day, good thing i checked with the other person in this house, he was the one who pointed out the conflict! i was ready to commit to being with my favourite gang of (...) (15 years ago, 7-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Dave K (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) If it's LEGO, bring it! :) We will have power hook-ups so you're good for any robot. Looking forward to seeing you Dave K (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) I'd really like to join you guys as it sounds like a good time. I'm just not sure what my schedule will be like and if I'll be able to make the trip into the city. -James (URL) (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Any guidelines on what you're looking for? Like if I had a model of an automated assembly line, would that be OK? -Iain (15 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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(...) Put both Chris and I on that suspect list please. We will be bringing a huge load of..... personality, and basically no bricks. Giggle. Cant wait to see everyone, hopefully you as well Dave. You know, if the little gaffer is already in the (...) (15 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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I'll put all the usual suspects on the list... :) Hey all! It's that time again! Time for the spring show! It's only a 1 day affair--Sunday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Setup time to be determined (think the website has some erronous info--it (...) (15 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: What has happened before... will happen again....
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(...) I saw yours! Brilliant!! Love how they look like they could all be their own classic space product series of sets! Nicely done! Dave K (15 years ago, 21-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hi, I did something quite like that. Here's my shot at it: (URL) Cheers, Didier (15 years ago, 21-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Awesome Dave. With all this classic looking space treasure one does wonder how big is the layout going to be next time? Been enjoying the other posts you have made in this theme since the last show, but couldnt reply due to my apathy gene (...) (15 years ago, 5-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Doing absolutely nothing that people haven't seen before... A 'hot-roddiness' version of a 918 (URL) I picture some youngish spaceman scavenging parts from around the moonbase to retrofit a 918 that's been sitting around... (URL) And since I've (...) (15 years ago, 4-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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-Snip- (...) Agreed! Seems really natural that way. Eric Sophie (15 years ago, 30-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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(...) I'm very impressed with how awesome the voyager looks in blue/grey instead of white/grey--dunno why TLC didn't do that originally Nicely done! Dave K (15 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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(...) It surely wasn't this: (URL) and some other cross-design: (URL) but hey we all know the switch from Blue/Gray to some other color scheme was a biggest boo-boo ever. w. (15 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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(...) Thanks! It's inspiring but a little overwhelming when I look at the builds you and others make--I'm so '70's Dave K (15 years ago, 22-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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Albino Explorer! Ha., brilliant! I thought I saw the term "Whitetron" recently, lol, maybe it fits too. Keep building your classic space layout! Eric Sophie (15 years ago, 22-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | CADding Space stuff
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I was trying to (re)learn the CADding stuff a little better and came up with this quick scene-- (URL) (click on pic to really embiggen!) The longest bit was creating the actual models in mlcad I'm sure there's CAD files for mostly all sets (saw a (...) (15 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space builds
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here's the monorail-- (URL) :) It works around corners and up and down the monorail ramps The fun bit is if you knock the end car a bit, the rest just fall or the rail... Dave K (15 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Classic Space builds
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Just trying to add some vehicles to the layout that Jeff vW and I are developing and trying to stay in line with the original '78-80 line (URL) Air tank resupplier As well, a fun build-- (URL) Albino Explorer It's probably been done before--I know I (...) (15 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Toys R Us Discount
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I was at the local TRU in Hamilton (for stroller purchases for our baby :) ) and I noted (and bought) two ExoForce sets--the fortress and the sensai tower--both half off(ish)-- 41 dollars and 34 dollars respectively. There were about a half dozen of (...) (15 years ago, 14-Jan-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Going to be at Disney World FLA
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(...) Replying from my blackberry I can't get on the net with my laptop I should be at Disney lego at 1 pm on Wednesday if you can't make it no worries Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Going to be at Disney World FLA
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(...) Lucky duck!! :D Seriously Dave, have fun. We (my wife and I) were there last year, and I had a blast trying to put all those "rare" parts in two large P-A-B plastic containers. My wife thought that it was hysterical. :D (16 years ago, 28-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep, there's a LEGO store here! Make sure you check out the Window-into-the-Community by the Pick-a-Brick wall (via Todd Thuma). There's a lot of items that are 30% off. Agents: #8636 Deep Sea Quest #8637 Volcano Base Castle: #5618 Troll (...) (16 years ago, 28-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Going to be at Disney World FLA
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And I'm told there's a LEGO store there. So I've known about this for, well, a half a year... And I never got around to asking if anyone wants anything from the PaB at the LEGO store in downtown Disney. So the night before I leave, I'm asking. But (...) (16 years ago, 27-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) Ouch! It's painful to see stuff like that go down on site. I hope you get it going again next time. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (16 years ago, 1-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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If you ass a &fmt=6 to the end of a link it will be in HQ (if there is one): (URL) for example -Rob A> (...) (16 years ago, 28-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) I realized with this vid that YouTube has a pretty HQ video option. Jeff vW came up with the layout, I just showed up with the pieces. Dave K (16 years ago, 27-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) In YouTube's defence, YouTube will kick out video quality at or near the same as what it's given - there are a ton of very high quality clips out there, but it's source material dependant. :) What you guys came up with was pretty neat! I like (...) (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(...) Thanks Rob! I just noticed that YouTube does have a 'high quality' link--is nice! THanks for checking it out Dave K (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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It's available for watching in high quality via youtube, and it pretty good! Nice job all! -Rob A> (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(URL) which you will see a very 'youtube'-ish low quality video of our classic space layout at the show last weekend. Besides the stock '77 thru '82 space sets, you will see a moonbase-compliant monorail station built by Jeff vW, a classic (...) (16 years ago, 25-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: A date has been set for the next Ontario Lego Robotics event
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(...) I'm actually really excited about this. I spent a good part of my morning sketching up ideas for it. :) Nice to see everyone last night! -Iain (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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