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(...) It looks quite good. I have a blue hopper now :) and don't find it all that great of a design (don't get me wrong, I'd buy another 12 if I could, but, not at $60/each). I think that you can make some amazing lego train creations, if you look (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Bravo! Very clever inversions at just the right time. It's non operational, of course, since you didn't have the very custom baseplate... (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've been trying to create a fleet of Hoppers without having to use rare parts that I do not posses. Below is my first attempt and I think it worked out pretty good. (URL) love to hear your comments. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) True; I noticed that too. Maybe the numbers mean that the minimum order on 1x1's will be X, and the minimum order on 2x4's will be Y, with X being more than Y. I'm thinking they'll do this for cost reasons; pay a larger sum for a large lot of (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Dean Husby writes: Sorry, don't mean to intrude, but I saw this on the 'all messages' overview and had to comment: (...) The '1000' was never stated to be a minimum - it was just an example, to contrast with 1 each of 1,000 (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Well, Brad has sent a message... I did notice one odd thing... HE stated that a min of 1000 of one element would be needed then in the next paragraph he said 50 or 100 depending on the element size... Very odd. However, we as a group should discuss (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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oh yeah!!!!! going to check it out now!!! Xan (...) -- Xandria Editrix, Akasa Publishing xandria@akasa.bc.ca As a result of my chronic tendonitis, I am unable to utilize a computer conventionally. In order to use a computer, including writing this (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, I was just wondering if any of you people would be interested in volunteering at the Vancouver International Children's Festival. It lasts from Monday May 29th until Sunday June 4th. So how is this Lego related? Well, there are various (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I have lots of castle minifigs, but most of them are hiding in Rubbermaid boxes. Therefore, this current castle is sparsely populated. :) Hmm, I've never focused on any one item in particular (structure vs characters), but personally I like (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) viewed it with a fixed pitch font ;-). Thanks for the new schematic. Do you have a lot of minifigs in and around the castle. When I build, I typically focus on the structure and the architecture, but I'm (re)learning that most people (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent! Can't wait to see them. (...) Nice find. Hope the motor still works ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) (URL) 8318) Bryan (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) May 5th?! That's too far away! :) Anyways, seems like my li'l picture didn't come out very well so I've created a *simple* drawing showing the layout of my castle. You can find it at: (URL) I don't know what will compliment it... After seeing (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Lucky find! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'll probably be bringing a friend from my daughter's school with me, he has a great mountain fortress-type castle and has been building working siege engines lately. he also traded me most of a Metroliner for stuff he needed... it's now been washed (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Since I don't have access to most of my Lego, I've got to go a little smaller scale. Tonight, I finished sorting what I do have, so I've got a sense of my "resources". I'm going to build what is sometimes referred to as a "Knight's Castle". (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hey, you'd better xpost this to .castle! Now, I'd be interested in this torture building (if you're going to create it, that is. Are you?)... :-) Anyway, whatever you do, post pictures! And xpost to .castle, because I filter the .loc groups... (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hmm... well I have a 240lb candidate for it...oh no, right, this is a *minifig* rack <g,d & r> Kevin (24 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) WOW. May 5 can't come soon enough! We'll have to bring in extra photography lights so the pictures taken will be better! We have a huge table space (the two centre tables used for Dean's trains at the last 2 meets) for the castle stuff. This (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I don't know what will compliment it... After seeing all of the recent postings of new castle pictures, I really want to take it down and build something new (and I've also acquired additional pieces over time). Hehe, you REALLY wanna see it, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sorry guys, I've been out flying for two days (awesome!!). I'm still thinking about a couple of ideas. I think I'll let them stew overnight and post tomorrow, or at least narrow it down to one or two options. Looks like the torture chamber (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm thinking of a Stables and store room. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) NO! I can't bare it! Too many sales too close together. I'm going to melt! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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that sounds great, Kevin! I'd like to construct a jail and torture/interrogation building -- if no one has any objections. ;-) What would others like to create? Xandria (...) xandria@akasa.bc.ca As a result of my chronic tendonitis, I am unable to (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yep, I was quite starttled to find it was 12:30 am when I got home! So, what castle stuff are we hgonna build for next time? I'm thinking about a water mill... Kevin (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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great idea! next time i'll do that. we had a wonderful time... it was just around midnight when we parted ways. xan (...) -- Xandria Editrix, Akasa Publishing xandria@akasa.bc.ca As a result of my chronic tendonitis, I am unable to utilize a (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Nice, nice! I'd love some captions tho', who's who? Looks like you had a great time! -Shiri (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Pics of last night's festivities are up... (URL) details soon. Thanks to all who made the second meeting such a success and joy! Xandria (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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yes! It would be wonderful to see you. If I had the capabilities, I would help you with your C++, but I fear my knowledge extends into the areas of earth sciences and some aspects of art history. Dean and I received a Lego order this week, some of (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Bryan!! You have to go! I've been waiting to see your castle for a couple of weeks now. Listen, all work and no play is not good for you. And besides, after a few days of C++, EVERYONE needs a break. Clears your head. Gets the endorfins (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi guys and gals, Um, I might not be able to make it this Friday... (DARN IT I WANNA GO!) <calms down> Yeah it's nearing the end of my school term and I've got tons of stuff to do/catch up on. Unless someone can help me complete my C++ program... (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) And they have recently marked down the Red Fury (Model Team dragster) to 39.94, so when you take 20% off that it's a very good deal (394 pcs). Got some nice parts in it too... red, white, yellow and black (inlc 1x1) tiles, among other things. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Just a reminder that RCSS (Real Canadian Super Store) is having their once-in-a-while 20% off sale ... Robin P.S. See you on Friday ;-) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ah yes, I knew there was something I was forgetting. It was my first look at them too. They look pretty good. A little late for the Jurassic Park hype, but still cool. Robin (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) Yes, I had a chance to look one over a couple of months ago. I enjoyed the sneak peek at the New Dino adventurers... Dean -- TFM's Home Page: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Hi guys, I had the chance yesterday to check out a a retailer's catalog, which had pictures of all the new stuff being introduced this year. I'd seen pictures of most of it before. However, I hadn't seen any pictures of the "Mickey & Friends" stuff. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) UPDATE: The next meeting is the 31st of March. Sorry for the confusion. Dean -- TFM's Home Page: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hehe I saw all your "subliminal" hints at making the next theme "castle." Want me to bring my castle? It's on 9 32x32 baseplates arranged in a 3x3 square, plus 2 more that make the "gate." (...) Oh yeah I forgot about that report I wrote. I (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Maybe not for the meeting on the 31st, but we could decide at that meeting on a theme for the next meeting. All Robin's ideas sound like fun! OTOH, building at the meeting wuld be fun... I especially like the idea of a modular building theme (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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