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(...) I like the corner slope. If you rotated it 90 degrees clockwise, you'd have an L for LEGO, and if you went 45 degrees, you'd have a V for Vancouver... Just some feedback from your sunny neighbour to the east. :-) SRC (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If TLC was upset about a 1x1 brick, imagine the kafuffle over this! Unfortunately, we need to make it a little more generic. I'll come up with something "brick-ish", but not too obviously "Lego-ish". I've been super busy the last few days, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What about a Lego montage? Like say a Light Sabre, Castle shield, Tecnic beam, RCX Sensor type thing? Just a thought... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote: I completely understand TLC's position, and will be happy to live (...) With out buyer's Lego would not have any fun... -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would suggest only using the secure group for 'private' or club only discussions. I can get us a fully featured message board if we are interested in such... I think most banter can still be here... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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yes, to the future. And to messages where playful sarcasm doesn't fly. ok... seriously... 1. the registered symbol is a must. 2. do we want to change the name? I feel that having LEGO (R) in the club's name is important to truly define us. Others... (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Right on. Here's to the future. Every club that acts responsibly, does interesting and neat stuff, and builds a good rep with TLC (well, with TLC individuals) makes it easier for the next one to leverage that good relationship and to move on (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I no longer read everything. It's not possible. :-) But I DO use the web interface, two ways of finding things, looking at the traffic page, and just scrolling backward in the "entire" posting list that you get when you first enter... either (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The voice of reason. I agree with you 100%, Kevin. If my tone was too harsh in my reply, I apologize (are you listening, TLC?). I've just never liked the legal crud that we are all forced to put up with (for our protection, mind you) because (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <much good stuff snipped> Speaking as a *former* Lego employee (who knows that "Lego" should be in ALL CAPS), protecting their name and image is very important in the company. We were told to never refer to the bricks as 'Legos', they were (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm not sure I do. It was just a quick mockup, an idea. I'm trying to think of a way to implement Alex's idea. She suggested doing something with the "V". Still pondering, Robin (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow!! Leave the forum for awhile, and things heat up!! (...) Right, and duly noted! Thanks for spotting that. (...) Granted. I thought TCL would be a lot more lenient, but I completely understand their position. There is still a lot of room for us (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's because the discussion occured in lugnet.trains and lugnet.trains.org. It is probably a good idea for organizations to set up a private list for internal discussions (NELUG showed the necesity of this with all the bustle about the age (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Larry reads *everything*. Or he used to. Dunno if anyone else does. If we want a private forum (like PNLTC has) we can set up a mailing list. I run several on eGroups and find it very easy to use and convenient. It does have the disadvantage (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This looks very good, Robin. I actually like this corner slope better than the 1x1 brick. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Guys.... Lego has to protect their IP. That includes their trademarks (be that the word Lego or the image of the brick). If they don't, those things will morph into the public domain... so that in the end Megabloks could advertise themselves as (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, I'm sorry for my messages earlier. I canceled both of them. I'm having a REALLY bad week and that didn't help any... I keep forgetting that more then just our club can read this forum. I don't really know if that's appropriate. Dean -- (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I like this logo. I think it's pretty sharp. I especially like the mountains in the word Vancouver. Very stylish. The (r) after LEGO needs to be superscript, though. That is the standard way that the trademark symbols are done, (both TM and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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dear Robin (and any others who are reading this): Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39ac09f1.113829...net.com... (...) to (...) in (...) glance (...) perhaps I should have sent this to the Lego companies conceptual artist (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I whipped up a quick and dirty modification to the original logo. The "piece" is a top down view of a corner slope, minus the text on top of the stud. Anyone not familiar with Lego will probably not even recognize this image for what it is (and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Comments are inlined (please excuse any disparaging remarks ...) (...) That kinda was the idea ... (...) Why thank you ;-) (...) I'll come up with some alternatives. Suggestions? (...) Not likely. We'll just change the logo. (...) I'll put the "(R)" (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dear Alexandria - Thank you for forwarding the URL location of your proposed logo to me. I apologize that it has taken me so long to get back to you. I have reviewed the logo and have several comments. 1. We discourage the use of images of something (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow. That's so cool. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I'm in contact with the right TLC lawyer and am currently awaiting a reply on the logo. Xan Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39a6b41a.790609...net.com... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Randy is in it. That's close to local being Victoria and all. He's pretty excited about the whole thing Silas Robin Sather wrote in message <39a6b41a.79060950@l...et.com>... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Local boy makes good! Well, actually, one of our own (members, that is) made the Globe and Mail today. Check out the following link: (URL) if you haven't already done so, take a look at the desk that Eric Harshberger was contracted to build. It's (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've contacted TLC's legal department. I'll repartee with him to get this all worked out. I'll let you know as I know. Xan Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39a1bc9d.240481...net.com... (...) purple (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Extraordinarily easy. Different colours, shadings (lit from above, below, etc.), textures (marble, wood, etc.). No problem. This was essentially my thought. For example, the brick itself in different colours (or whatever) could be (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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And a custom colour brick... I mean, I would love to have one with a purple brick and others may want other colours. How difficult is it to offer different coloured bricks in the logo? I agree with Dean... I can find out who to talk to... as much I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would recommend leaving it as it is. IF Lego gets 'pissy' we just say it's a Mega-BLok... <GRIN> Seriously though maybe sending the 'proof of concept' to Lego would be good. Brad isn't the guy, he's the bulk one. Maybe that Susan From (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I bought Alex the Dino Set the day before and recognized all the parts from that set... Rather Funny really... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well... Don't let my looks of calmness fool you. I get get high off of lego building. 4 hours to get a tread assembly made right isn't what I would call 'Gifted' heh heh. As a kid I only had one tecnic set. a Blue Motorcycle with a Side Car. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Each Member is encouraged to bring a small tub ~400 pieces to let it GROW, GROW, GROW!!! Muhahahhaha! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Course, now I'm getting sleepy again, and forgetting things ... I meant to re-solicit any suggestions for changes, improvements, etc. What should be done about the "stud" question? Do you think TLC would choke on it considering that it's a fan club? (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's pretty much a no brainer! Robin P.S. With full colour commentating from you and Kevin, I hope. (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) After sleeping on it, I tend to agree with you. The mountain logo captures Vancouver, and is also more "fun" than the other. Maybe I'll revamp the other, and use it on my own lego page, whenever I get that finished ... (or started ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It was FUN! I'll play the 1 1/2 hours of tape at next meeting if anyone's interested. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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