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(...) I only started watching Corner Gas recently--though through the magic of the PVR and Comedy Network and CTV rerunning it like four times a week, I've seen about half the episodes by now. I caught this episode last night... (...) I wonder about (...) (18 years ago, 11-Dec-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Newfound growth or splintering the existing base?
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Splintering? I hope not! If anything, the outreach effect of these cons is amplified by the frequency, drawing in even more AFOLs to "the brick" - folks that want and need the inspiration provided by seeing an incredible MOC first-hand. The (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So... ...BrickFest PDX in Portland, April 2007 ...Brickworld US in Chicago, June 2007 ...NMRA2007 in Detroit, July 2007 ...NWBrickCon in Seattle, October 2007 And presumably something in DC also? Is this signs of intense AFOL growth, a change (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: On topic, Strong Bad Scam
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(...) Dear Strong Bad, I am a big fan! I think you're really cool made out of LEGO! The Cheat looks great and Coach Z--had to laugh 'cause it's perfect! Sincerely, Dave from Canada (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Remember when Star Wars LEGOs were all the rage, and then the new movies came out and your geek melted them all into a ball of betrayal that he mailed to George Lucas?".... LMAO. Well thats one way of making a point. Dear Santa, Please bring me (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: On topic, Strong Bad Scam
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(...) Dear Derek Toronto, ON??? On what? Glue? You must be, for you should know those are my boxing gloves not levers. If they were levers I would levitate people, instead of punching the crap out of them. Strong Bad, Strongbadia P.S. My friend (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dear LEGO Strong Bad, How do you type with lever bases on? Derek Toronto, ON (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | On topic, Strong Bad Scam
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Funny enough, this Strong Bad post is on topic, at least for a Lego Forum. Had a bit of fun with some Minifig parts... and I figured I would share with rtl because frankly Im not sure anyone else around here ever checks out Strong Bad. The (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wil Wheaton(yes, Wesley Crusher)'s blog got all 'Here's a Christmas list' for geeks-- (URL) blog entry points to another website--that MIGHT NOT BE SAFE FOR WORK/Families (you've been warned....) that has the full Christmas list for geeks 2006-- (...) (18 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Copy the Tyco "terrain Twister" screw drive?
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(...) [...] (...) Well, there is this piece: (URL) this set: (URL) even if you have an old Rock Raiders set sitting around (and why would you?), you'd be wearing off all that nice chrome if you used it. Not to mention that, if I recall correctly, it (...) (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Copy the Tyco "terrain Twister" screw drive?
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I think the flex tube is a good idea. I would use the 4x4 round brick with holes (peeron part #6222) spaced on an axle to make build the supporting framework. Attach some Angle connector #1 (peeron part 32013) to the holes on the circumference of (...) (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I remember this toy! Wow, Tyco must be where old molds never die. (...) I don't know of any pieces which would fit the shape, but then of course, I'm really not as up on my piece knowledge anymore. There doesn't seem to be a "worm segment" (...) (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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I saw the Tyco "Terrain Twister" (URL) on TV and was intrigued by the drive mechanism. It looks like it uses two counter-rotating screws/augers to move it forward on bad surfaces like sand or snow. I found a couple other references on the web: The (...) (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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| | NXT technical drawings
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So... if anyone is thinking up updating the RTL T-shirts.... (URL) some nicely done technical drawings..... -Rob A> (18 years ago, 4-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: ZZZZZZZZzzz...zzz.........
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(...) Yeah, not so good up here either... Im starting to have concerns... Janey "Man its cold and blowing, Red Brick" (18 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snp> (...) Sandyh and I will try to make the party after work dinner. I should have modules ready to go for ya! Have a safe trip down--the weather--she's not so good around here. Dave K (18 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] December Monthly Dinner
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Friday, December 8th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Craving that Swiss Chalet Festive Special?* *- (URL) (18 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) CRAP!... I just realised I mixed up events, and got my weekends mixed up, what I should have said is ... Do you want to arrange pick up THIS Saturday or Sunday, (the 2nd or 3rd) since I will be down there. Sorry, Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh Dave??? What about my legs? Speaking of modules, just as a reminder, I will take 5 (30 by 30) and 3 (if you have them) or 1 (15 by 30) . (Do you want to arrange a pick up time, on Saturday or Sunday (the 9th or 10th)? Since I will be around (...) (18 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't honestly have a vision for my area right now, so it can't be any worse :) I also don't have any idea as to how to run out to John's bridge or another layout, I'm asking for someone to tell me what the track layout should be in that (...) (18 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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