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(...) snip HA HA HA HA AHA HA HE HA HO *gaaaaasp* HE HE HA HO HA HE!!! You guys are in trouble now....I've highlighted the post and now it's on the homepage! This was the best post I've ever read since 'Tramatic Events in the Life of a LEGO fan!' (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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umm, I didn't see any PICTURES!!!! I mean how can someone do a 22 PAGE (.pdf) report with NO PICTURES!!!!! not even one (mis) coloured lego brick!!! :) take that comic book guy! (...) -- Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I second that - Calum, absolutely wonderful. The last time I laughed that hard was, let me see,... "Tramatic events in the life of a LEGO fan". Hmm, same subject, same take of it. Coincidence? (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) benefit ;) ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey people, On a more serious, less mocking note, if you were ever inclined to read about the fundamental reasoning behind Lego Mindstorms, here it is: (URL) my 22 page literature review for my Masters thesis titled "Constructivist Learning Using (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) *wipes tears from face* My god I have not laughed that hard in a while...my face hurts. I admit I'm one of those who got his feet wet in Jake's infamous thread but after reading this, it sure puts it all in perspective. Calum, you should write (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Believe me, you aren't the only one. I think most AFOLs really don't care about the colors too much. (...) Oops, how'd I get in here? :p (...) I'm oh so tempted to just crosspost it! Somebody do it before I do... --(URL) SteveR> (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) We take pride in our mockage. I have no problem with links back to rtl. Let the mocking begin! Mock mock mock! Actually, when you say 'mock' enuf times, it loses all meaning, kinda like 200+ rants about the colour change--no meaning (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip some funny stuff> (...) Calum, you are still a genius. and you make me laugh. now that THATS out of the way. WHAT ARE YOU???? ~N U T Z!!~ do you want AFOL 1 - 7 to come busting into this NG and go on and on about how you mock them??? I (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ross, I'm glad you liked it :) Actually, we know this because Greg printed a few limited edition ~~~~RARE---L@@K---CO...TABLE~~~~~ draft copy of AFOLs a few rtlToronto Dinners ago for us to peruse. It was printed in superb black and white (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote a blindingly hilarious summary of the latest Lugnet News! (which I snipped because of the strange way Lugnet decides not to wrap some paragraphs) ROFL!!!! (...) Man, Greg has a Party of Five (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NARRATOR (V.O.): Last Time On...AFOLs Behaving Badly...A hapless employee of the Lego Company tries to give his community an update to the inner workings of a toy giant. Little does he know the firestorm he will ignite...yet again. JAKE (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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(...) What the heck? I clicked on "News" and then "General" or something to see what you were talking about. Some thread with 243 replies?! Yeah, I'll get right on that. Can someone do up like a tagline or summary of what's going on? "In this weeks (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But you know, at this point everyone has said what they need to say. Calum (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) name) thing that is used in the "real world". basically a sheer plate that is one axle thick. as it slides up and down, only one axle is "fed" to a conveyor. The rest is easy. Stepfeeder :) Vibratory bowlfeeders are more common but stepfeeders (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) RTLToronto and others- Sorry up front for the cross-post, but I wanted to get this to the .loc and .orgs in the area... I just stopped in a lunch and Marek let me peek at his layout. It is about 13m x 6m (about 42 x 20 ft), has several bridges (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.us.ny.buf, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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(...) Hey, that is pretty neat! Now I feel really stupid for manually destroying all of those MSDN CD's and DVDs...we could have built a CD slinging machine. Calum (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I am catching up on lugnet (at 3:00 am, dumb work, why do I always get paged!!!!) And I see this link: (URL) leads me here: (URL) is cool.... :) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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YA, that is a cool advert. I actually own 2 comics that have that on the back cover. at the risk of "starting something" I think the colours are misleading. THERE!! i said it! the colours do not look right. the yellow is more orange-y (...) -- (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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TLC sent me another broken piece. Now friends, when I purchased one of the M-Tron sets off the shelf many years ago, I found a 2x8 hinge plate that looked like it was crushed in a press--the edge of the 2x8 portion of hte hinge was snapped, but (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I did get a picture of the Clickits store at Legoland just for you. :-) (URL) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) -Friendship Bracelet Weavers. Iain Hendry had a plan to build a weaving machine, which would make narrow segments of fabric (ie, Friendship bracelets). I don't think he ever finished it though. Finally a use for those clickits... (URL) you (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Found this when going through some old "files". A full rear cover advertisement for Technic Lego (referred to as the "Expert Builder Series") (URL) I think this is one of the reasons I begged for 951 and 948 until I actual got them! BTW, The comic (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) (snip long list of mostly my ideas) :) (...) Calum, you forgot to add my best idea ever. and some day IT WILL HAPPEN! The game: Axle sorting. Your robot will be given a cup of all size lengths of axles. The winning robot is the one that can (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I'm not really sure. John Barnes asked about it too, but we were pretty noncommittal. I wasn't really planning to do a new contest, unless people REALLY wanted one. I guess we could try doing rope climbers or something there. This time all (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Calum and gang: Are you guys going to have something like you had last year at BF? I really enjoy the ingenuity in both the contests you guys come up with AND the entries from the people who compete in these contests! I'm hoping you guys can come up (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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So, instead of building a mountain this weekend, I spent it working on my masters thesis/reading course. Let me delight you with some of my literature review. Calum PS-I did get all four XPods at the TRU sale (I thought they were buy one get one (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day Well, if you get a chance, and you have the room, I could use about $20 worth of tan 2x plates, (heavy on the 2x4) seems to be the most usefull for landscaping. Cheers Oliver "Derek Raycraft" <djr@rogers.com> wrote in message (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I'm at Zellers, grab 6 green bps, and proceed to the checkout counter. Now friends, let me tell you it's been a very long time since I purchased brand new green baseplates--teh last time I did there were 2 baseplates in a package (iirc) and the (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What? You're hanging out with Elliot? Hi from Dave. Tell Jeff that we can't wait 'til he gets back up here to Canada! Dave K (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Baring a complete change of selection, or not being able to make it back, this will be no prolem. The only frustrating thing is the lack of 1x1s in tan. They have lots of all the other lenghts. In 2 by it goes from by 2 to 6. Jeff and I have (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YOU ROCK!!!!! And I was thinking they would have none... :) Jeff VW (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> Derek, If you have the time, I could go for the same 1xn, 2xn Tan plate order that you got for Jeff (or I could just get those off of Jeff :) ) Thanks Dave (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! (I think! :) Whatever you think is good--I like Town-esque parts like arches, fences, slopes...etc. Calum (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Went to Legoland Yesterday. Solection was not great. May go back again next week though. Unfortuneately I goofed and forgot the wish list at Jeff's So I wasn't perfect at filling orders. But I will try again next time, and we still need to go to the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> Very nice Calum. I like the way you and others made the white foundations for the track. A weekend building LEGO MOCs is never a wasted weekend in my books. I have this auditing doc due on the 30th and I spent my weekend revamping my (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why do you keep telling me to get a large cup full. I'm going to Legoland. It's sold by the pound. :-) I think it's highly unlikely the retail pick-a-bricks will have small parts like 1x1 on sale by volume. I will get you a reasonable amount. (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Lest DaveK be the only person who actually posts creations here... (URL) spent a good part of the weekend building my east module which interfaces with Jeremy. (I should have been working on my literature review for my thesis/reading course.) This (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for checking for us. Instead of green bricks, would you be able to find green plates (1x1 and 1x2)? I could use a large cup full of that and I think Jeremy would like it too for plate resolution terrain. Calum (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don't have easy access to direct email address so damn the torpidos I'm posting it here. Jeff and I did a little research and all you guys that are looking for Green Bricks should get together and look at the Canadian stores on BrickLink. They are (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I picked one up too today at the Walmart at Agincourt Mall for $50. And I noticed the box seems to be different from the one I already have. I'll put up pics soon. This new one will be for parts or resale. ;-) (...) (Eyes turning red in (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 4-4-4's most definitely existed, considering that one (F1a) holds the North American steam speed record (on rails, not total...that belonges to a steam car). Jubilee class, CPR. The wheel arrangement was also used on some tank engines, and at (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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So I tweaked my motorized switching mechanism for the train wyes a bit. Got it down to 5 bricks/2 plates high, and mostly all just basic bricks, plates and a few technic pieces... Anyway, if you're so inclined to motorize your switches, here's an (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) so, would that make it a Brick Clique? lol! Scott (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Some more: "Bricksters"/"Brixters" "Legoteers" (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, at least in Flordia... (URL) VW (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW!! did you hear that everyone!!!! ME, !!!ME!!! greg choose ME!! my title wins!!! FREAKS: "my wife dose not understand me" :) Greg, keep in mind that with my title comes FULL editorial rights. :) Chris 2 babies, no sleep. (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And even an (URL) (couldn't use BBB wheels for that, the (URL) large spoked wheels> would do) Tim (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) MY FAULT! MY FAULT! I started this topic in the rtl area just to get the ball rolling. Jake told me that he was planning on starting such a topic, and I just kinda wanted to get it started here first, to make sure "our clique" saw it. Based on (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've wondered that myself. I think we could keep calling it train6, but we probably should give it a name anyway, something more than "The Cool Layout Derek Came Up With". Sudenberg? The Valley? Wanted: More Green, Grey and Tan? Calum (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, in one post, we've been told we're a clique (that's cool! I was never in a clique before!) and we need change our collective ways. That rocks! I'm sort of honoured, in a very perverse way. Calum (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) Indeed>. Not the be-all and end-all, but a fairly comprehensive list. ROSCO (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Has someone already mentioned: "Minifigs" or "Minifig"? "The Secret Life of an AFOL" "I was an Adult Fan of LEGO" "Bricks on the Brain" -I'm sure Jake wouldn't oppose! "A Tale of Two Bricks" "Towering Bricks" "Who's Afraid of New Grey?" "I'm OK, (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) You can use whatever tools you like to try to explain, but there's no justification for it, really. You can't have it both ways. Either this is your little special corner where your clique gets to hang out, not subject to the general norms of (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What about a paraphrase of one of those WWII recruitment posters, with minifigs? (URL) want you for AFOL army) (URL) Call to Duty, Join the AFOLs, For fun) (URL) one is wonderful, it needs just to be re-done in minifigs ;-) or.. The Old Man (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Remember: when someone says a prototype existed, he's probably right. When someone says a prototype never existed, he's probably wrong. :-) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Nonsense> JOHN (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Well,we just finished Train 6 (see other messages for photos 'n such) but I think it's time for a totally cool name for the layout that rtlToronto is endeavouring to put together. I mean, we had Altenberg before JeffE left, and then there was (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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How about some nice alliteration? Addicted to Bricks, the AFOL Truth. or Brick Addiction, the AFOL truth. (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So many bricks, so little time... or any variation on that So much LEGO, so little time... etc John #388 (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Don't do this again! (don't you have a book to edit -- or something?) Chris (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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One more: "Adult Lego, the AFOL truth" (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like including builders: "Stud Builders, the AFOL Truth" "Lego Builders, the AFOL Truth" "Brick Builders, the AFOL Truth" "Block Builders, the AFOL Truth" ... "Lego Nuts, the AFOL Truth" "Brick Nuts, the AFOL Truth" "Block Nuts, the AFOL (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooooh I like that one! But put the subtitle too. "LEGO, It's Not Just For Kids: The AFOL Truth" :) -Bryan (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What about these (I'm feverish and getting over a bad cold) "ABS Fab" "ABSolutely Fabulous!" "MisConnections" "Plays Well with Others" "Interlockuteurs" (intentional misspelling) "Get a Grip" "Internal Blockage" "New Block Age" "DarkAge Emergence" (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Brick People Brick Fans -- Bryan "Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:HwK4Dq.zC7@lugnet.com... (...) comic book (...) the (...) because, to an (...) new (...) Something (...) term (...) make this (...) your name (...) (even (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) > (...) Don't make me get out the fat pencils and crayons to explain this to you. (...) This one's not bad. I'd drop the "anymore" because this has always been the case. "Lego, it's not just for kids" Derek (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "Bigger Kids, More LEGO" "Bigger Kids, More Bricks" "Bigger Kids with More Bricks" (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Is this an rtlToronto project? Are you soliciting input just from rtlToronto members? If not, why post just here? Seems rather a wider topic to me than what's normally here and I perceive that a lot of the regulars in this group seem to feel (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Greg, My suggestion is Brick Clicks. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@myrealbox.com (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm going to be politically incorrect and suggest: FREAKS: "my wife dose not understand me" BUT the title would HAVE to go along with the cover art that we have all seen. otherwise the title will not make sense you can send all prize money to (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For this project, since it's officially recognized and supported, "LEGO" in the title is certainly an option. So I've been thinking a lot about this title. On one hand, it needs to be understood, in some amount, to newbies who don't associate (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Who grew up? Gotten older yes, but grown up... ? ;-) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can you use "LEGO" in the name? Like: 'Growing up with LEGO' or should it be: 'Growing up with blocks' Better yet: Growin' up with LEGO I like that one. It's what we did, and what we are. (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Suggestions: _Grown-up Lego Maniac_ _Lego Maniac, in his 30s_ _The Lego Uncles_ _The Lego Elders_ _Uncle Lego_ _Uncle Brick_ _Lego: the all age toy_ _Lego: the lifetime hobby_ _A man and his Lego_ _Growing old with Lego_ _The Lego Obsession_ (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) How about something a little bit more visionary? Dreamers, Builders and Creators: Lego Fans of All Ages. Piece by Piece: Different Kinds of Fans, All Who Like Lego. Or a something a little wackier: "At Least We're Not Sewing Star Trek Costumes (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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How about: Old Kids on the Block Hah ha ha ha If you use it I'll disown you. :-) Derek (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Brick by Brick One more Brick Brick'in Bricks I'm spent.. Jeff VW (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) a newer version of my steam loco--I think it's a little more in line with other steam locomotives--it's now a 4-4-0, instead of a 4-4-4 (which, I'm told, never existed...) The modifications also had the additional feature of reducing the (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) How about Brick-Strip, BrikStrip or BlockStrip? The idea being a "comic strip" in "Lego" terms... :-) I know, I guess that can sound x-rated eh??? Dave (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "The last desparate gasp of a company that doesn't even know who its best and most loyal fans are..." Man, am I really that cynical this morning? Bring back grey and dark grey!!! <sigh> JohnG, GMLTC (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You forgot Blockheads. (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) This one gets my vote. A (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) What about "BRICKS TODAY: The Adult Fan" ? Ben Medinets (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Cross-posting to .general! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BIP (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hey maybe The AFOL Truth could be a sub-title, like "BRICKS TODAY! (The AFOL Truth)" ROSCO (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Around the Block. Mental Block. Block Humor. Bumps. (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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As I some of you know, I'm working on a public version of the AFOLs comic book that Jake and I did earlier this year. Most of you have read almost all the strips, so you know what it's all about. Anywayze, we're not 100% thrilled with calling the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) the new layout accomidate? :) (actually, made by Reinard van Loo) Iain (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We don't really have one. A long time ago, JeffE and I had a chat where we came to the conclusion we should aim for a five or six brick tall floor. But I've found everyone in the group builds in slightly different styles and scales. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Antonishen wrote: <snip> (...) Our modules are based on these specs-- (URL) are completely based on these specs from Pacific Northwest LTC (thanks guys!!) (URL) Derek came up with the totally cool idea, based on the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Side question - What scale are the rtlToronto layouts built to? I found the .space layout standard (wow! lot of work went into that) and wondered if there was something similar for .train and the rtlToronto train layouts in particular? -Rob A. (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Got home, unloaded the truck, went thru stuff-- came across 1 1x1 red brick. Know I didn't bring it so must be someone elses. I also noticed that my blue loading dock building is missing the actual loading dock. It's formed by 6xN plates with (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Some great scenery in your layout. I notice that you guys build it quite thin, with technic beams for support. There aren't as many thicknesses of bricks as there are in the statue kits. So far I've built just one piece of scenery as an (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Mmmm...mmm..... Redbull. I remember drinking that in New York City when I went down to help with National Guard. The red cross was handing it out to the aid workers and us service members who were on shift for free. The flavor of it leaves (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Oops, forgot to x-post to others who may appreciate train things... rtlToronto Train Show April 17 - 18th (...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Dave K (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am trying to do cold turkey off a month-long 3-box-per-week Twinkie binge. It's not easy. :( Kara told me I have to stop, because they would survive a nuclear blast, or some such nonsense. I was wondering why I was feeling so sick lately. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I had a great time. Thanks to all the rtl people! Jeff for letting me crash on the couch. Derek for the inspiration Jeremy for the work and that patented Jeremy look... John for the absolutely stunning bridges Calum for fielding questions that (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Here's some pictures from our recent rtlToronto/train6 April 2004 show at the Toronto Toy, Train and Doll Collector's Show this weekend at the International Centre. (URL) are mostly setup photos of people working on the layout. Derek and (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...But 80's music is the only good music of the 20th century ;) (20 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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