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Was googling for images on the legislative buildings, looking for MicroScale inspiration, when I came across the John Bland Archive: (URL) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Next rtlToronto Timing
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(...) Crap, now I'm getting interested too. Can't say I'll do it, that will depend on when its held, but it's been too long since I build a robot. A lot more interesting then drag racers. Derek (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How do you build a half-size block? (...) Oh, right... BS/2 :) (...) I have a bit of bad news. Now, I'm interested. (...) Another option is to give bonus points for consecutive blocks of the same color. That would allow people to stack any (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Next rtlToronto Timing
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(...) Pick a time and place. I'm throwing this out there without consulting either Chris or Calum, but if there's an interest, and I get approval from the head honchos, I'd like to run a concurrent event at the next rtlT robot event-- Half Size (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Because on topic is unusual
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(...) Being a Downtown city boy, I don't know where any of these "Scrap Yards" you speak of are. Any suggestions of were I might go? How do they work? Do they just let you run around with a screw driver pull off what you like then they tell you how (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, When do you want to have the next rtlToronto contest (tentatively stated as drag racing)? November we have Hobby Show and potentially a Christmas train show. We also have FLL Ontario, which I should be hearing more about soon. Calum (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Options: a) Dealership parts department with credit card b) Dealership lot with paint scraper and screw driver c) Public parking lot with paint scraper and screw driver I was going to say Pacific Mall at the local hoodlum shops that sell the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) when an ex girlfriend needed the hood logo for her BMW I went to a scrap yard. Cost me $5. I had to remove it myself.... but thats what a flat head screwdriver is for. OH, and if you mess up, just move to the next car. Chris "It is a very (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm wondering where I could get the hood logo for a Saturn car. A friend lost her's and I'd like to replace it. Obviously a dealership is a place to start, but what other options are there. Still need to figure out the exact model of the car so I (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 10027 Train Engine Shed
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(...) Loved putting mine together. It was a thoroughly enjoyable build and now sits on my train layout. I dunno if I want to dump the old yellow train service shed that I built, but it's tempting to go with just the 10027... Dave K (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 10027 Train Engine Shed
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I bought this one at BrickFest and while I never really seem to find great deals on regular Lego at the DC Outlet event, I did get one of these 10027 Train Engine Sheds because I really wanted to check it out. I'm glad I did--this is an amazing set. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Seeking RCX
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(...) The Mastermind Toys in Oakville had one the last time I was there... I would imagine that their stores in Toronto would have them too, or at least be able to get one. -Greg (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day I have convinced a friend of mine that he NEEDS to get a MindStorms(tm) set, has anyone seen any recently in the GTA (preferably west north/west end) at any stores? (yes, I know St Jacobs still has 4 on the shelf, just do not want to drive (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sure, I would be willing to do that, but I can't speak for Derek or Jeremy. Calum (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd be willing to do both shows. How about the rest of you Derek? Calum? Jeremy? John? >;) Jeff VW (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But I'd like to do it... We've been invited (again) to the Christmas Train show at the International Centre on the 20 and 21st of November. That's 2 weeks after the Hobby Show (at, I believe, the same venue) I'm for doing both shows with the same (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Surprise finds at Fairview Mall
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I was in the Bricks and Blocks outlet in St. Jacobs last week and they had some of these sets in stock as well. The metroliner was $120 and I think the C3P0/R2 combo was $40. They are also had a number of the "my own train" cars as well the caboose (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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| | Surprise finds at Fairview Mall
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I found the these at Toys Toys Toys today at Fairview Mall (Don Mills/Sheppard, Toronto): [LEGOSet 10001] $200 [LEGOSet 10026] $70 [LEGOSet 10018] something like $170 [LEGOSet 65081] $70 I have never saw any of these in person before except 10018. I (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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| | Hobby Show Nov 5-7 in Toronto, Ontario
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Hi all, Hope I'm not stealing any of Allan B's thunder, but he and I talked and he asked me to help organize the attendance and the displays. So here I am. So with much further ado, the Hobby Show at the Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario is just (...) (20 years ago, 21-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug) !
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| | Re: 'Cause what the world needs is yet another Brickfest 2004 Picture web page...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Take any pics you wish--no worries there (...) I shudder to think what it would take to rip the Winona out of me... See you at dinner or at the hobby show! Dave K (20 years ago, 21-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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