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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:Gxwnwz.5pr@lugnet.com... (...) government (...) Yes, they've had posters all over the system (stations, trains, etc..) for well over a year now, making the Ontario Government feel (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3D0F75F0.50205@...aka.com... (...) I laughed so hard I peed! Oh wait, no I didn't. That was pretty hilarious though. :) (...) Aparently, to some people, it's worth lugging halfway (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GxwxDv.8Gn@lugnet.com... (...) ask (...) I never understood how people could buy sets just for the sake of having a "complete" line of something. I guess it's a personal preference (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know really I should unload some of mine on them. I've got way more of those large axle blocks and wheels then I'll ever use. This is also one of those cases where they gave the kid System lego before he was really ready for it. It became quite (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sold. Anytime there is a correlation b/w my hobbies and The West Wing... Now we have to wait until October to see how the President is going to win the election. 'Crime... boy, I don't know...' is when I decided to kick your ass. Dave!! (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's been pretty obvious they've been courting the federal government-a major media campaign was staged on billboards and advertising all over the system in the last year. The new line of course, is the controversial Sheppard line, championed (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like them in this order: 8880 Supercar, 8466 SUV, 8448 Supercar II. What I didn't like about the 8448 was that it was technically less complex than the one before it. The 8466 returned to the same level of complexity as the 8880, but was (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had the same thought about the Yoda. I was eyeing the box like a stranded rugby team staring at each other after crashing on the side of a mountain. Jedi Master = Foundation For New Train Station. (...) I agree. The multitude of Bionicle (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If you like the 8466 Dave, the I think you'd really like the 8448 supercar too, IMHO. Both vehicles use the new technic panels for styling, as well as the flex axles for that 'flowing' look. These pieces add curvature to the model itself, something (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Personally I like the Red Super Car more then the 4x4. The evidence of this is my 4x4 is slated for dismantling but my Super Car still sits on display with Olivia at the wheel. I like that it has several different designs, and the engine can be (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The easy answer is buy it so you'll have a complete series. You have to ask yourself is it really worth it. I suppose no one can truly answer that, except you. The answers from others would carry subjectivity...in varying amounts. Also, I (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just received my second 4x4 from Sears--they had 'em on discount again--it's such a nice set... Anywho, do I finally break down and buy the Super Car from S@H? I mean, it's red, looks great, but for 129 American... I'd only be missing one supercar (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or at the very least, offer bulk in more sizes of brick. If they feel like their profit margin is affected. I know this isn't the best optimal outcome, but it may be easiest to implement, and probably one of the best for profit for LEGO. I (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe we can cut and paste it later into the Dear Lego or LD areas, once other stuff dies down. :) (...) If they were $20 USD in the States, man, they must have been losing money in Canada. We were getting them for about $17 Canadian ($11 USD) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think this a very important topic. In fact, it should get posted elsewhere on lugnet too, so it becomes a lot more visible. One of TLCs trademarks is the brick afterall!! Shame they aren't making them anymore! I agree with many of the sentiments (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have three Yodas. :-) I agree there is a disturbing lack of basic bricks out there. Like you I have 7 3033 in reserve, but there are few options once those have been used. As you say the bulk selection is expensive and doesn't include several (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was listening to the radio, and it sounds like the local Toronto government is trying to pressure the Feds and the Provice to get some additional transportation money to expand the subway system. I hear they are trying to add a third line to the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry, Rosco. Project X type events (URL) hard to do with nothing short of 4 rcx's. (grin) Chris Pretend this says something funny (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 'Twas available in US / Canada for a short time - I think the guys in rtlToronto probably cleaned 'em out!! 8?) ROSCO (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You should keep going with it, don't break it down--It really rocks! The scope of yours thoroughly dwarfs what I'm planning. I'm only building a 96x64 dot building. That's the shed over three tracks and a three segment facade which contains (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Something struck me as a big problem with Lego lately while building part of my train station today-we don't have a good source of basic 1x and 2x bricks anymore. I've got like six unopened 3033's left, but after that...does this concern anyone (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmmm....yes. Exactly. Performance wise, all are similar....and capable of handling the RIS 2.0 firmware, and using the USB technology (through the USB tower)..... but 1.0 saves on batteries...yes...through its AC connector. this is really (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The 2.0 brick is no different than the 1.0 or 1.5 brick apart from the AC connector. 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 all can run the 2.0 Firmware, and all can talk to the USB IR tower. There is no advantage to buying a 2.0 RCX brick at all, and the only (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So Do I....I think the 1.0's are very versatile. Congrats on your cool purchase and receipt. Personally, I wouldn't mind a 2.0 also so I can use the upgraded firmware and the USB connectivity. (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. Programming a BBRC robot, while tedious, isn't hard at all. (...) Just build them. I'll bring a pair as well, and hopefully others will bring several more. (...) Sounds like a good plan-I have to go steal a USB compatible notebook now. :) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Cool, I like your preliminary design ideas. If you're going to go ahead with a train station, then I'm going to dismantle mine. I don't really like it in its current state, I never got to add any detail to it, and it's just taking up to much space (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(don't you hate it when your email client crashs just as you send a message) I was wondering if we are going to have the same programing and testing time we usually do at the beginning of this event? I don't have a lot of free time in the next two (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well I got my RCX form lego today... and yes Chris it is the 1.0! :) Since I have 2 now, I actually may HAVE a chance to win a competition.. or At least have a better entry... Jeff VW (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Larry & All, (...) Larry as a booth babe, what a scary thought! ; ) FUT off.topic.fun Scott S. -- (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeeeeg! Larry, don't post that where I'll read it on a Monday morning! ;p James (ain't no booth babe myself, either...) FUT O-T.fun (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was at the St. Jacob's (just north of Waterloo) Bricks and Blocks on Saturday. Same story as Cookstown. -Hundreds of Tie Intercetors -About 30 of the Racing Rig -3 Bar code trucks -Hundreds of Bobafet / Land speeder combo for 19.95 -About 50 of (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya, I know... regrettably I am only here till Wed AM though... (here for a conference. I get to be a booth babe!) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:Gxu4J5.3Jq@lugnet.com... (...) Medinets (...) I (...) lucky (...) No, it's not true. :) I visit the park at least once a week, though, sometimes twice. Friday was incredible, though - (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In prose referenced from a lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto post, Benjamin Medinets writes: (about Iain) "he’s happy from his *daily* fix at PCW " Is that true, Iain? You go to PCW *every* *day*? That is SO COOL if true. I am hoping to squeeze out a trip to (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've spent several hours lately reviewing some of the Lego train stations out there. They are simply amazing! After getting an idea of the scope of such a project, I've realized the projects you see on Brickshelf are nothing short of fantastic, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't forget the baseplate from the Rock Raider's HQ -- it is the same shape and the baseplate I chose when I built something like Leo's castle. Using darker colors gives you a completely different feel, even though it's still castle, jr. -- (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This post is for Richard. He and I were having a discussion on whether or not I could realistically build Leo's Castle (which I won't do, due to certain design flaws and nasty use of juniorization), and I told him I even have a base for it, if (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just looked over the less than a dozen shots I took last night in the Big Smoke. This is for those who missed it... ahem... Dave and Ivan, in particular. Here is the link to the "Photo-journal": (URL) the photos are set to auto-open using the FTX (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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from Jeff Van Winden... I was on my way to Barrie to see my sister today, so I stop at cookstown outlet.. All of the sets that we discussed were still in stock... The Racing Rig (URL) was still avialable The Tie Interceptor (URL) was there at 69.99 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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this post is in reference to a discussion at the dinner tonight, between myself, Richard (I'm very happy you came!!!!!), and John about the blue shields (technic brake pads)... I looked up the instructions from the 3314 Stadium Security... linked (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I guess I am not on the fence any longer... Jeff VW (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) loot that my father brought home, and I know that It did not come from that set, since most of the other unique peices were not there.... Jeff VW (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff, they came from here: (URL) is a more detailed view: (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Benjamin Medinets writes: <--snip--> (...) in this image (URL) is a 1 x 3 brick in your tank with a control pattern on it (URL) what set did that come from. Jeff VW (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well chapter 3 is now written. I will try and post one chapter a week. Updating the chapters with pictures won't be so easy. As I finish a significant structure, I will take various pictures of the characters at the place. Anyways, here is the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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Well, I decided to post some progess pics for some things I am working (last minute on) for Brickfest. I have started on working on a cottage for the "Midieval Town Modular Layout" in the castle room. Here is how it looks so far...I have a fair (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I'll try my utmost to try and be there an time tonight... :) Just to remind... I will be bringing a castle archer (from Guarded Inn) for Richard as well as the "bonus" red castle flag (from Bull's Attack). I guess trading it for "Ultra (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's 11:45 p.m. and I'm still sitting in my little cubicle, trying to image some Compaqs. Due to Microslush and the crappy OS's they made after DOS 6.22, I'm still here. So I'm very tired, cranky and otherwise in a peeved mood. So at this (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Am I "in the group"? :) Unfortunately, I wont be able to come to either the dinner or the hockey. I am making very sure to come to rtl11 in august, though. I could send you a video clip of me... or you could use that picture that my mother made (the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, to start off ... I finally broke down and bought a deluxe metroliner kit... Now I only need to buy a Breezeway Cafe and I'm Legends Complete. (as I also got a PizzaToGo on my last order). I took out my metroliner box...and had to put together (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I have 2 1.0's, 1 1.5... still waiting for the 2.0 to come to a decent price to buy it. As far as motors go, I had 10 before I bought two 1.0's and since then I bought a studio's backdrop, and a robosports add-on. That makes my motor (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, rtlToronto June Monthly Dinner Friday, June 14th, 2002, 6pm Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West (E of Bathurst) (URL) a reminder that Friday is the big June rtlToronto dinner. If you can make it, it'd be appreciated, I want to get (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In fact, I have both an ObiWan and a Luke (from the Landspeeder) sitting right here. They're yours. I think I have a Qui Gon Jinn too, but I think Richard wanted it. Calum (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip snip> (...) I'm probably the lone exception in our group, as I have only 1 RCX, 2 micro scouts, and a Manas transmitter + receiver. I've tried controlling the Manas receiver through IR from the RCX, and it's not difficult, as long as you're (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, almost ANY project that I can think of NEEDS more than 2 rcxen. for example, my second place project x robot, used 3 rcx. SURE, some people used gears, and ONE rcx. BUT that only shows that they NEED more RCX. that silly game where I (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just as a quick question, what do people have? I'm almost certain pretty well everyone has at least 2 RCXes by now, right? And there's no excuse for not having enough motors after the ZNAP clearance debacle :) Back when they were $55 in a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You lucky b*ggers! Pretty soon rtlToronto'll have more computing power than NASA.... ROSCO (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The inventory of that set on Peeron says it's a 1.0, as well as someone's comments on Lugnet inventory. ...not that a castlehead like me would be buying an(other) RCX, no, never. James ;) (cross-posting this to lugnet.loc.ca, just in case (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Sorry, Bruce. If you get 5, then you will BEET me by 1. :( I ONLY have 4 1.0 rcxen and 1 scout. OK, that settles it. this is just more incentive for multi rcx fro future events. BTW are you !!SURE!! they are 1.0 rcx?? cause the 1.5 share the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for the info Jeff...I ordered 3, which will give me a total of 5...I must be closing in on Chris (but, I think he has more than 5!) Bruce (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Could everyone in the group try and be at the Friday dinner this week? Primarily because I want to get a small video clip of each person for a video. Well, you don't have to be there. You could also be at the hockey game thing the weekend (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I revieved an e-mail today from the brickfest organizers... Only 3 days left to register (URL) the 14th the price goes from $35 us to $55 us.... So I have to ask this question, are there 3 others going (I will be driving, so three others will fit (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They had the RIS 1.5 on for $99 a little while back. Now I can't find them listed at S@H. Must be sold out. Dave (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Half price RCX's (1.0's) any one (URL) VW who just spent money... even though he should not have.... (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I recall something like that, but I can't find it either. You might wanna ask at 1000steine.de ROSCO (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm trying to find a set of photos on BrickShelf and I haven't had very much luck. It's a European person (Germany, Austria?) who built a Lego train/town layout in his attic. What's cool about the layout is that there is a bridge that goes across (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. I asked Suzanne for curatorship of rtlToronto (makes sense, I suppose) and also for loc.ca. If you hop over there, you'll see there's a new logo plus lots of information for new Canadian Lego fans: (URL) of that, let me know if you guys (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We have a more info on the page now... (URL) did you have anything to do with this? Jeff VW (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Monthly Dinner, Friday June 14th 2002
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(...) Ok Iain I'm going to have to call you on this one. When I was in Vancouver I had an opportunity to ride on both of the trains and I have to say I like the new ones. Granted the new ones are a little odd looking, but the aerospace engineer in (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, in my mind the problem of finding a randomly placed flag is just as difficult with one or two RCX's. I was actually kind of looking forward to trying out some sneaky methods to find the flag... But I realize that this is really dificult (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you Rob for voicing your concern with this. I was starting to get really discouraged after reading the rules that Calum posted on rtlToronto and thinking about random flag placement (even with two RCX's this would be very difficult). And (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think what Calum means is that two RCX's are acceptable... One or two RCX's are both permissible. More than 2 RCX's will have to wait after RTL 11, when there will be rule changes/enhancements/whatever you want to call it. Benjamin Medinets (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Love the pictures, but that's not important right now. :-) (...) I agree completely with the Robotech analegy, however I've been watching it in its original form as Macross and its amazing. A friend of mine recently got the whole thing on DVD. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of course. I just modified the webpage to make that more clear. Calum (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can still enter with one RCX, right? (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Back, to, life, back, to, re-a-li-tay
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(...) Let's amend that to, use a power adapter only if you're staying on your own table. If you move across, you shouldn't use AC because there's a possibilty your power cable becomes a fibre weapon. Calum (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was my mistake. The way it should read is that the flag is in the same place every time, always in the center. I've fixed it-I left the old info in place by accident. If you skip back a few threads, you'll see most people wanted in the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I have a question about the placement of the flag... Here is what I read on the rules page: (...) Does this mean the flag is randomly placed somewhere along the centerline of the table? Or is it placed anywhere along the table. I know (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Replying to my own post....(shame on me...) :) Anyways, just letting everyone (that is everyone whose interested) that I completed the second chapter in my story. I also sat down and planned the rest of the story. There will be 33 chapters in (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm easy. I know what a drain batteries can be. HECK if Rob did not put FRESH batteries in his Project X robot, I would have WON first place, instead of the Glorious Second. But I'm not bitter. :) So, my answer would be Sure, use a power (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GxEo2A.DC1@lugnet.com... (...) ride, (...) up (...) there (...) :) Iain (22 years ago, 9-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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no, I haven't been to California, UK, or Europe, but being the LEGO-"freak" that I am, (1) finally broke down and bought the game...which I am glad I did... the game is a bit too simplistic for amusement park simulation games, but heck...its (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know I think I know which one you mean, but I can't remember their freq. (...) Shh!!! Shush! Can't have everyone figuring out where that secret parking area is or there won't be any spaces left for us and we'll have to park in the main (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ~Y’know I'll do my best to make it down! I can’t wait to show y’all a few of my 2002 ISCC photos… -R P.S. I liked that "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul song… So much that I can’t get the beat outta my head! =P __ ____ ____ ___ ( ) ( __) / __)_ / (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...I tested the motor from it, and inventoried it... Its two main parts pack are still sealed in polybags...the other accessory pack (with balls/pucks/motor wire/rubber bands (or elastics))/2 blue flex axles) was opened, but none-the-less (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GxDG69.86@lugnet.com... (...) SHHhhhhhh! :) (...) Yes! I'm very glad that you make that effort, too. It encourages design... variability. Or something. It lets people do new ways. And (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GxDH0E.1oA@lugnet.com... (...) You're welcome! I've been going through them, and about 2/3 of it is crappy but there's the odd gem in there that's pretty nice. Oh! My waffles are up. (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Indeed. Thanks for that link! I was just in south FL yesterday and today and they have an FM station that plays dance all the time (actually, two, but I didn't like the other one as much), and it's properly blendmixed rather than broken into (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's the current rule, but it's obvious that Iain wants the rule changed-and I don't really have any personal opinion on it. The rules change as people start working on their robots and realize the design limitations inherent in the problem (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What?? No Opinion Calum.... What about this?? "No external power is available-your entry must be powered by RCX internal batteries or battery boxes. Stored energy devices (ie, a compressor tank filled with air or extended rubber bands) are (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:GxD5sG.46D@lugnet.com... (...) power (...) Oh, how tragic. Power supplies for EVERYONE! Joy! (URL) DJ Dunn. Chill. Iain (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GxD5Du.3Jw@lugnet.com... (...) Um, okay :) You know what other song I was thinking about? The very first music video I ever saw. I was like two or something, it was called "We Didnt Start (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You mean "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul, the UK dance band? Released May 30th 1989, UK charted to #1... :) (...) I have no real opinion, but I'd want to hear people debate about it before we decide one way or another. Calum (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Do you remember that song? I don't. Can I (we? everyone?) use the plug-in power pack thingie for the RCX for the next contest (11)? I want to. Iain (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Calum. Paul (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto11: A Brick Too Far the Eleventh Toronto Lego Robotics Event Saturday, August 17th, 2002 Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College Street (E of Spadina) Join us this August for the 11th Lego Robotics Event here (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) Hi Paul, I measured the tables today for you. The tables overall are 30" x 72". The thickness is about 20 mm, and the distance underneath into the frame is also around 20 mm or so. The frame itself is about 40mm. tall. A lot smaller than I (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I see...more as a lego version of yourself...stories like these always turn out in a way other than expected... (...) Hmm...if you want to read my castle story (more detail here, though...), check out this link (URL)Oh Yeah....there will be (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Perhaps... (...) I think you sort of got it....the character has a lot of my features.... and interests. He has a GED, which would probably pass in his world, not in ours... so he is a bit different in a number of ways. Having brushes with the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto/Live1 Robot Hockey Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College Street (E of Spadina) Like Lego Robotics? Scared by difficult design challenges? Like the idea of building amusing robot (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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