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(...) OK, coming in late on this (and, I should add, being unable to currently stack up any blocks even *by hand* in my house due to a 9-month-old), you want to... ...encourage stacking but discourage piling... ...encourage some sorting... (...) How (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow that is a rare peice/colour.... (URL) may have a couple, I'll have to check... Jeff VW (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree. thats how we would have scored that scenario. (...) in theory YES. but what we found is that most people program the robots to "hoard" blocks for 2 min 30 seconds, then deploy the stack at the last min. thus protecting the stack from (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And if anyone in this group has 'em, I would be willing to trade or pay. At least 6 1x3 yellow arches for a MOC for the train layout. Anyway, if anyone in rtl has 'em and is willing to part with 'em... I may not be at dinner tomorrow--sister's in (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Little incentive? That's still overstating the importance of sorting. But, I hate to repeat myself... (URL) So a valid strategy would be to pile up a heap of blocks and let the humans (...) That sounds like a Chris plan. It's not hard to count (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So a valid strategy would be to pile up a heap of blocks and let the humans figure out what the stacks are? Add in some random driving around to knock down opponent stacks, and you know what, that could be entertaining! BTW, I agree there is (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Two block tower and a four block tower. At least, that's the way I see it... More importantly, the current scoring really doesn't give me a reason to sort--the +1 for each right block doesn't come close to justifying the effort to sort when (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I know I'm getting incredibly picky now, but if my bot had a stack hopper that was 1x2 blocks, the following two scenarios could result (URL) So by the current scoring rules, (1) would count as two 4 block towers even though they touch, but what (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I forgot to put it in before, but in previous events, if two towers touched each other, that was acceptable. They still counted as two separate towers. Scoring applies as per normal, the rules page has been updated. Thanks Wayne and RobA for (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My 2 cents: A tower is a tower is a tower. What should score is the hight, not the number of blocks that make up that hight. SO I'd score any three layer tower as a 3 blocks in the fabulous scoring sequence for hight points, even if each layer (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If a tower is built touching another tower, are they both considered free-standing? In otherwords, if someone builds a stack that is 2- or more blocks wide, how is that scored? Thanks, Wayne. (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's still plenty of notice for most builders... :) (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From what I saw, the entire store was MSRP for retail. Not being too familiar wwith the S@H pricing, I couldn't do the comparison but I thought I saw the UCS Snowspeeder at $199, which would put it about $20 higher than the site price. Not (...) (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay, now that HS is done with, back to rtlToronto18. I have modified the rules page with the RobA suggested block modification, and have not modifed the scoring scheme to encourage block pushing: I agree with other posters than we should encourage (...) (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I have about six photos from rtlToronto17, and no one has offered any of their own photos which I would use to create an album. So I can't post that event. Hobby Show on the other hand, I had like 32 of my own photos (not a lot to do (...) (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So what kind of pricing is it like? Is it MSRP, above MSRP etc? I'm particularly interested in S@H type stuff, if it was cheaper than ordering at S@H with shipping etc involved. Calum (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think there really is a better term. I call them flower mosaics, but that's basically the same. Anyway, to answer you question, I built them. (...) Hmmm, that's a neat idea, and might pose some interesting building challenges. Not sure (...) (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Since he didn't... ;] I was there on Monday morning. The selection is pretty much identical to the one at St.Jacob's. There were some minor variations, but the number of bins were the same, as were the bag sizes and prices (within 4 cents). (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ATTENTION ALL WHO LIVE EAST OF YONGE STREET Or those that feel like a trip. The new super Lego store in Whitby is The Toy Blox as mentioned upthread. After going there last weekend, it is quite simply a blast. It is a Lego-only store. Because of (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmmm... Floral clock and LEGO... (2 URLs) Brad Ventura has seen the Floral Clock... ;) Dave K (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Who did the "floral mosaics" (for lack of a better term)? As I travelled into work this morning I was thinking that technique could be combined with a RCX driven clock to reproduce the world famous Niagara Floral Clock (URL) that I drive by daily. I (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Make that 4 people Freshly Moderated: (URL) ??? weeks after RTL17 and still no photos anywhere....and I thought I (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just shows we have our priorities straight. :-) Derek ps. I'm one to talk. :-) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So three days after the event and three people have pics up (Janey, Dave, and Calum)... ??? weeks after RTL17 and still no photos anywhere....and I thought I was the only one who forgot my camera :( -Rob A. (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) dollhouse model and dam module (and also impressed with a lot of other models I had seen at BF 2004 - but those stood out as excellent new things). Looks like it was a fun weekend. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@myrealbox.com (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey I thought the REAL dinner was last Friday night, are you going to tell me that didn't count? Grrrrrrr Janey "Red Brick" Btw, Calum, enjoyed the pics, and thank you for the wonderful compliment on my kitchen, hopefully by next hobby show (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks! (By folks, I mean "socially awkward miscreants" or whatever the term was I used last weekend) Sick of Lego yet? Hate the "will everyone have dessert or not?" debate? Scared of asking for "separate checks? I hate these people and don't (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Check out: (URL) from the Hobby Show in Toronto, Canada, featuring builders from rtlToronto, ParLUGment as well as from all over the Southern Ontario Area. Models from: Jason Allemann Janey Cook Keith Hui Greg Hyland Paul Hynes Dave (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) Take as many pics as you want--no worries about that. Glad you had a great time. See you in 2 weeks Dave (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great pages Dave! I have to agree, it was a fun time. It is always a pleasure to chat with other fans and see what they are working on. I also look forward to doing it again next year. I hope you dont mind, but I grabbed a few pics for my own (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, got 'em up... (URL) a boo... Dave K (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | One last chance.......
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Hobby Show, in Toronto. I just got home from two fun days at the Hobby Show in Toronto. The Can-Brick builders (Lego builders from Ontario including many members of rtlToronto and ParLUGment, put on a great display with some really outstanding MOCs. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: 4679 Variations (was Re: What a trip I had to Markville!)
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(...) Thanks for posting those Tim. The one in St. Catharines had 2 2714's. I don't know if there are more there. The store clerk found the 2 I bought in their store room (not on the floor). Benjamin Medinets (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) snip (...) Looking forward to seeing you as well, (and surprising pleased with myself that my MOCs are packed and it's not midnight quite yet). Will leave in the morn, hope to be there before the doors open. Sorry I can't stay for Sunday. (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: 4679 Variations (was Re: What a trip I had to Markville!)
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Said thing is around Toronto only the 3xxx variety have I seen yet, and I hit 3-4 TRU and they only have the three strap versions, MANY MANY but only three strap versions, must been unlucky town!! (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | 4679 Variations (was Re: What a trip I had to Markville!)
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(...) An update to the previously stated. I now have 3 4679's with different serial numbers. The third is 2814, and it is closely related to 2714 in contents. It also has old grey's in the tub. Here's my pix of a 2714, and a 2814 stamped combo after (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Rotation Sensors at Cookstown Bricks and Blocks
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I just stopped there on my way back from North Bay and picked up a rotation sensor for $19.99. I had to ask - they are under the counter in a plasic bag. There were about 8-10 left. -Rob A. (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The comics will be there, But I think we will distribute them only if some one is REALLY intersted. I still have some train catalogs left... (Less then 100) (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Mr. Van Winden has a box of AFOLs comics... I hope it shows up (oh, and Jeff, too. It's always nice to see him...). -Greg (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: How I voted... OT
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(...) I woke up this morning, fell on my knees, pounded my fists into the sand and surf, and yelled ath the heavens, "D--- you!! You blew it up!!! You blew it all to H---!!!!!" Then I realized that the election hadn't really started yet and I should (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You see that's the problem. If you were dead or made up, you'd probably have no problem. ;-) Derek (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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well, the deed is done. I got up this morning, and was the 4th in line to cast my electronic ballot. yep, I voted for Bush, cause as a Canadian, I want bush to win. then I realized that maybe the WMD thing is bad, and I (as a CANADIAN) should vote (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Lego computer video game player
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(...) complete (...) Gasped. Almost every time I play DDR, I keep thinking how I want to build a pair of robotic "legs" that can do like, 8 or 9 footers. That would be AWESOME. AND SHOW UP THOSE STUPID PUNKS THAT I HATE AT YORKDALE!!! Iain (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Hobby Show this weekend
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For those that have already received the e-mail, this is almost verbatim-- Hi all, Just giving you the 'last minute info'-- Hobby Show November 5,6,7th International Centre 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E8 Hours for us to set up-- (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) No. Why? 1. I have already put all my pieces into my complex sorting system, and couldn't re-assemble the original set. 2. I only have one box, you have two. I don't think this is a fair trade. 3. I could send you all my pink, but since I (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Thanks again for posting these were available in Toronto. For fun, I bought another two strap today: (URL) different from the two strap I bought yesterday but didn't photograph. I think you have to buy at least two of a kind to have enough of (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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(...) Hey Guys, I went in TRU in Moncton NB, and bought one (with two stripes) and I asked my daughter to sort the pieces and here is what I got: (URL) to say that I'm very pleased. AND only 3 pieces were new dark bluish grey, all the rest were (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) This is the BEST Halloween. How’s this for a Trick-or-Treat!!! I feel like one of those lucky people who tour a Lego factory and pick up an assortment of rare parts…I’ve always dreamt that I’d find 25-30 pieces of drk. Gray round shields from (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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(...) I'm not sure it all the bags will match-You've got to be careful here. Each bag is "just a little different" than the others. Most of the bag contents I'm sure will be useful, though the ones I really don't know what to do with are these green (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: 8865 and 8475
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(...) I used the bottom 'slower' one for the 8466 (...) I did this mod a long time ago, but from what I remember, I got rid of the dark grey liftarms and pointed the motors towards the front. I can't remember what other modifications I had to do to (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8865 and 8475
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(...) So which hole did you use when you RC'd your 8466? I still couldn't totally duplicate your setup with mine built with the main chassis... (URL) because the RC motor won't clear some other parts of the car. (Not that it worked that well either) (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) Calum, thanks for doing what I had been trying to do! ;) Your pics match what I had counted so far - 2 bags - and now I know what's in the other 3 and can go ahead and stock my Bricklink store. :) Oh and these looks all old grays to me. Keith (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) On your advice (and Tim's) I got a two strap and a three strap tub each: This is the three strap: (URL) decided to lay them out by bag, thinking the bags contents may be the same while the selection of bags was random. No such luck--the bags (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) You got pink??? I want pink! I am trying to assemble enough pinks so I can build this cute little piggy: (URL) I got two 3534 (3-straps) bonus boxes. Could we trade? Cheers Keith (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) Mine was a one strap box ;-). It had lots of wings 'n' wedges in old grey (work that one out). It was a sweet box of joy. (...) only the old grey arches are similar). I had less printed pieces though. (...) WOW! Seems the only consistent thing (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) From what I see in front of me, and what I have read from other posts and BrickShelf descriptions, the 2-strap box/tub combo has a stamp of 2714 beside the barcode on the tub, and the 3-strap has a stamp of 3534. Which should make the 2714 tub (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: New Tub 4425
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(...) This is a really weird set. First, it comes in a strange flattened container. It looks more like a trashcan than a regular tub. The top is like a Quattro container. JohnG and I went to find one at the Wal tonight and discovered the picture on (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) Was there a consensus on which box had the big arch part? Was that a two or three strap box? Darrell (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: rtlToronto18 Draft Ruleset Posted
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(...) I've got the headphones CRANKED and am listening to the FULL version of this: (URL) some vain attempt to regain my dwindling youth, DUB DUB, ya'll .---...---new topic---...--- OK, really. someone call me and explain why we FORGET the +1 -1 if (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) ParLUGment has bought many 4679's in Ottawa and the concensus is that the 3-strap tub/box has the wings and wedges, and the 2-strap tub/box is the sweet box of joy. Also, as an added bonus, the 2-strap tub/box has OLD GREY inside the tub. Play (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) Hey Keith! A friend of mind told me he got the box with the minifigs head. So there is hope, but I think I will save my money for other sets. My new house is finished, thanks for asking. I worked so hard in the last months, I did not get any (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Hey Yanick! That's what I got! Two boxes of 3534! Not as great as those others that people in the States get, though. And by the way, how's your new house coming? And when will you re-open your Bricklink store? I like buying from you. ;) Keith (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: What a trip I had to Markville!
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(...) I just went to my Toysrus in Brossard, Qc. I got one copy of 4679 and here is a picture of what was inside the bonus box. (URL) There was 5 bags, and they almost all contain the same parts in multiple of 3. The tub was stamped with 3534 and (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | It's a good day when you get paid to play with LEGO bricks...
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Eh, the pumpkin carving was secondary to me... (URL) workplace competition--carve a pumpkin 3 categories--best VP lookalike, best work theme, and best overall. Co-worker and I decided to forego VP lookalike and go for best overall and best work (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | New Tub 4425
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I was just at Wall mart at sherway Gardens there is a new 2000 piece tub there for 24.95 (ish) Pictures are here. Sorry for the Big pics but I am in a hurry, going to ptbo for the weekend. The TRU also had the tubs with the 500 Piece bonus... (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: A Very Special rtlToronto Project: Group Banner
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(...) Consider it brought. Dave K (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A Very Special rtlToronto Project: Group Banner
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(...) I can make a sign, but my aim was to have something that catches the eye above eye level...hrm. If you could bring it, let me know before the show and I'll make a sign up. Calum (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A Very Special rtlToronto Project: Group Banner
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> I have a stand. It's very simplistic, being 3 aluminum tubes joined in a triangle configuration at the top, with brackets to support signs and such--it's easily transportable. I cna start (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A Very Special rtlToronto Project: Group Banner
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(...) I like the tripod idea better then the torch lamp. Lighter, easier to assemble, and less likely to spontaneously burst into flames. Derek (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A Very Special rtlToronto Project: Group Banner
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(...) Actually, yes, it's pretty similar. The nice ones have the rollup mechanism in the base. Those are above $1K each (a killing!) I'm not even asking for that much, I just want a pole with two sticks at each end. If someone can hacksaw a tripod (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A Very Special rtlToronto Project: Group Banner
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(...) Isn't this pretty much the same as a tripod stand for a projector screen? (URL) which seem to retail for 100-200USD, brand new, with the screen. Someone must have an old one from home movies stuck in their garage that the stand could be (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Earlier this year I did a number of trade shows across the country. While I humped large pieces of foldable presentation fixtures from airport to hotel, minivan to show car, I noticed all the cool kids (damned marketing people!) were (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you pick some up, you may want to know you can find out a little about what's inside in advance. There's a number stamped near the barcode on the tub. I think there are three possibilities. I'm not sure if all boxes with a single number are (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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(...) I agree with Rob. You’re either stacking blocks or you’re not. Pushing blocks is definitely lame. That said, it doesn’t really matter to me because at 8x8x8, I have no interest. (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a neat set, that Mars Rover. Everytime I see the one I have built (I got a second for parts) I keep thinking about using those blue panel pieces for a spaceship or something. (...) So these 4679's are the weird ones with random pieces (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: rtlToronto18 Draft Ruleset Posted
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(...) I say no. Pushing blocks around is lame. The purpose of the competition should be stacking blocks. Rob (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Snip (...) Too happy I had to make a silly mistake. I meant to cross this to .loc.ca... Keith (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | What a trip I had to Markville!
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You guys won't believe what I got from a trip to Markville Mall today! Couple weeks ago I picked up a Mars rover for $30 at the Walmart there, with a couple dozens around. Today I picked up another one. They now had 3 left after I'm out the door. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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(...) Well, I could have been adamant, but that would have disenfranchesed the voters--i mean the other competitors, and also figuring there was those that can't make a block stacking 'bot but wanted to enter--I was quite adamant that it was block (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto18 Draft Ruleset Posted
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I thought of that--what if the opponent gets all 30 blocks onto his square without stacking. That'd be 30 points for him (assuming that there was no wrong colour there) I would have to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto18 - new plan
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Ok, I came up with a loophole over lunch. Here's a slightly new plan: 1) Fabulousi sequence for stacked blocks OF THE CORRECT COLOuR 2) +1 for blocks at home of correct coloUr 3) -1 for blocks at home of wrong coloUr See below... (...) New score: (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) More flip flopping then John Kerry has been accused of on this one. I thought David said it's a block stacking competition, you should get points for stacking blocks. (URL) another note, I don't like the negative score idea personally. I'd (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, I'll change it. (...) Assuming your roll of the global dice gives you that sample that's 1:1. You could come up lucky and get all your colour just for pushing them in. Anyone else want to weigh in on "no tower creation" Steve is yes, (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 8865 and 8475
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(...) Once agian I made the mistake of using hte 'higher speed' one, just like the last robot event. IN the 8448 that was just fine, but these are bigger tyres and a heavier chassis, so it takes a little bit to get up to speed. You can barely see' (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: rtlToronto18 Draft Ruleset Posted
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(...) See, trying to keep my head down so as to not rock the boat anymore--but I thought about this after I saw Calums pic and I thought taht what Rob said could work better, so I'll just agree with him. As for the scoring issue--lets see if I got (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Are those the RC Motors tucked in there somewhere? If so, which axel hole are you driving it with? (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Is it possible to make the blocks the other way: TILE BRICK PLATE ?? It makes it easier to handle the blocks as they don't have a significant concavity on the bottom that way. -Rob A> (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe one should start by asking all the people who have entered past block-stacking events... Then, ask Dave if grabbing a 2x2x2 cube is harder than a 4x4x4 cube (used in past events) From my experience, I'd say block stacking is NOT an easy (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, we need to beat the horse. Beating the horse is part of the process, the discourse is required. Your comments are appreciated. (...) So, scenarios with the posted ruleset for home are: Pile of unstacked bricks in home: No points. Tower of (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry, I hate to keep beating this horse, but... (...) having a -1 for wrong blocks and +1 for right blocks should (in average) result in a value of zero for people who don't sort. So, there is no color bonus for blocks AT HOME, unless they are (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now that you mention it, it should be the sixteenth then, shouldn't it? (...) Yeah, that would make more sense... (...) Well, what I read from everyone here was that we shouldn't impose a penalty for NOT sorting, but only to give a bonus to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While the concept is solid, I think the math is lacking. With the above numbers, rtl3 would be the 3-3= 0st robotics contest. :) It looks like rtl4 was the first. Ignoring all that my suggestion would be to remove the whole "fifteenth contest (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In the words of Biz Markie: "Oh, snap! Guess what I saw?" Good catch :) That's what happens when you cut and paste too much. At least I made some nice diagrams. I didn't even have to ask JohnG or JeffVW to do the LDraw...I did those myself! (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, okay, it's confusing. Blame Chris. (for no reason) rtlToronto3 was the first robotics contest. 18-3 is 15. That's all. Calum (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You mean like in the last section, entitled "the rules", point 1: <<Robots must be safe-physical safety is required. A minimum distance will be required for audience members from the ropes. If your robot breaks apart while at the top, you are (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"rtlToronto18 is a robotics design competition run by rtlToronto, a group for Lego enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto Area. It is the fifteenth such contest in six years and intends to challenge Lego fans to build complex contraptions that solve a (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto18 Draft Ruleset Posted
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Faster than Chris can say "Seven Layer Burrito" here's the rtlToronto18 Draft Ruleset for February 2005: (URL) think we're pretty much in as much agreement over the main aspects of the rules. However, I need your help to find any potential problems, (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 8865 and 8475
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So why did I want to get the hubs and the rubber to stick together on the old large Technic tyres? After a very successful 8448 and 8475 merge, and a mostly successful 8466 and 8475 merge, I decided to have another go at it. Thought about the 956 (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Lego computer video game player
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(...) Pac-Man for the 2600 would be the ideal game to do this for. Every screen has a "perfect play" pattern, where you get every fruit, never hit a ghost unless you're powered up, and are constantly moving. Every screen is played through twice in a (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Fire side chat with Chris. re: RTL18
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(...) (1) that would be Ok because (2) could be pretty bad... :) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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