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| (...) Yes, we who have been to a Brickfest do have the advantage as far as getting a badge, since we already have one. So far I think that Eric, me, John, Brian Darrow, Steve Hassenplug, and Robert Miles have badges from previous Brickfests. I think (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Badges for the club
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| (...) I'm planning to use my Brickfest badge for future events. I don't have it in front of me, but it has my name, my city/state, and "IndyLUG" on it in red/yellow/blue bricks. Eric (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Badges for the club
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| The guy who makes the engraved name badges for Brickfest just announced his new website: (URL) I think it would be a great idea for everyone to get a personalized badge some time in the future. We could wear them to all of our club events plus (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: IndyLUG sweeps the awards at BrickFest 2004
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| (...) In all the excitement I forgot that Eric also won a 4th level prize (The Santa Fe Super Chief). He showed that it can really pay off to know how to spell "Pieniazek". (20 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: IndyLUG sweeps the awards at BrickFest 2004
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| (...) I also got lucky on Sunday, and took first place in the regular Sumo event, not to mention getting my ticket drawn on Friday to win a Harry Potter castle, and my name drawn on Sunday to win a Knights Kingdom castle. My wife's been wanting to (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | IndyLUG sweeps the awards at BrickFest 2004
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| Well, I guess we really didn't "sweep" the awards; there were plenty of other people from other LUG's who received awards too, but in comparisson to the number of IndyLUG members who were at Brickfest, we did very well. John Kyle won 2 awards in 2 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) or an Elephant parade, or maybe we could inset all those minifig horses into the wall. A nice idea. Just so I understand, the mosaic would be on the face of the wall, not on the top of the wall, right? From the park1.jpg pic that you (...) (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) Everything should come in light-grey. And purple. And trans-purple. Oh, and can't forget dark-purple. Anyways, if you order 1000 of them, you can get brown ones for ten cents each on Bricklink (I'm really starting to get curious about how (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) Excellent idea! I never thought I'd see the day when I wanted a flower stem in gray. (20 years ago, 10-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) Just use a headlight brick and a flower stem. (20 years ago, 10-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) Sounds cool. I wonder if it would be possible to make some of those person-counter-roll-...lk-through things (like they have in subways) in minifig scale for the pedestrian gate. (...) It would look really neat if each wall section could have (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Zoo area for GATS
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| (...) I was also thinking about putting a pedestrian gate near the middle of the wall. The nice thing about using the castle wall standard is that anyone can contribute a single baseplate-length of wall. I propose using primary and secondary colors (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | Zoo area for GATS
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| Hi all, I would like to pass on some ideas that I had for the Zoo in the upcoming GATS layout. So far Leah and Brian Alano have said that they'd help with the zoo, but anyone is welcome to make stuff for it. The zoo is right next to the Theme Park, (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Three old MOCs
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| Hi all, I've taken pictures of three MOCs built in the past year or so for IndyLUG's GATS layout. First, inspired by the White River Gardens in Indianapolis, is a city gardens area: (URL) Folder: (URL) Next, is a townhouse: (URL) Folder: (URL) Last, (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jul-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Blacktron Intellegence Agency circa 2004
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| Here's a look at the modifiactions I've made to the BIA. (URL) moderation. (URL) to Steve McD and Jeramy for loaning me a couple of rare parts so I could get this far. There's still some little details I'd like to add.... maybe after the holiday. (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | Possible set for next draft
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| The LEGO website now has set 4729, Dumbledore's Office for half price ($25). [LEGOSet 4729] Here's a link to the parts list at Peeron: (URL) Dumbledore's Office> I thought that if we were going to do a draft on a $25 set, this one would be nice to (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | MOCs and models from June 2004 IndyLUG meeting.
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| Sorry a few of the images are fuzzy. I had a fingerprint on the camera lens :( None of the featured MOCs are mine, but all are from IndyLUGgers. Post-moderation: (URL) lugnet.org.us.indylug (20 years ago, 23-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, lugnet.boats)
| | | | | IndyLUG banner at Brickfest
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| Christina Hitchcock just announced that clubs are encouraged to bring their banners to Brickfest this summer for display. ((URL) I would like to take the IndyLUG banner there. As far as I know, we don't have any public club events planned for (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
| | | | | 2nd Annual Midwest Lego Train Show ........call for participation........
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| 2nd Annual Midwest Lego Train Show NILTC is pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2nd Annual Midwest Lego Train Show in Wheaton, IL December 4-5th. This show was proven to be a great success last year smashing all previous attendance (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Re: New MOCs
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| (...) Thanks for the comments. I've heard of those series, though I haven't really had much chance to see them. Maybe I'll have to check them out at InConJunction's anime room tis year. John (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: New MOCs
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| (...) I've always thought of making a yellow robot/mecha for quite a while, as yellow's kinda been one of my favorite Lego colors since I was a kid. My recent purchase of a couple sets of those Throwbot Millenium Robot sets with yellow technic (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: New MOCs
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| How did you settle on the yellow/trans flouro green color scheme? I also saw a civilian space craft contest entry in that same scheme, only with gray mixed in. I don't know if I like it as much as the Jade Empire look, but then I haven't seen anyone (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: New MOCs
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| Hey dude. Cool mocs. I like the mecha. It kinda reminds me of the Veritech Logan from Southern Cross Robotech. The pirate ship is cool too and takes me back to the ol' Captain Harlock and Starblazer days. Cheers. Fradel (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: IndyLUG showing at 500 Kids Festival in Indianapolis
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| (...) Here are my pictures from saturdays event. (URL) turned out well considering it rained on and off again. our layout consisted of a town area with the speedway model. As well as a small space layout on the other side. Our sponsor the KITE corp. (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
| | | | | IndyLUG showing at 500 Kids Festival in Indianapolis
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| IndyLUG is exibiting a layout at the 500 Kids Festival on Saturday May 1 on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The show is from 11 am - 3 pm. Admittance is free. We will be having a Town/Train layout with a replica of the Speedway, and a Moonbase (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Hall of Fame Museum Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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| Here's a couple of pics of the IMS Hall of Fame Museum for the upcoming show. And the Kite Developement Indy Car. Hope you like them. (URL) D (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Pick-a-Brick
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| hey cool, i'm working 12-4 so come on up. i'll be happy to tell you all the little tricks and secrets to packing cups. i'll also have a little extra something to show everybody. ondrew (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Pick-a-Brick
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| (...) Sweet. I have a friend (he made it to the MichLUG meeting on Saturday) that may show up as well. Doesn't sound like any other Michigaders will be there though. (...) Sure, only like 30 minutes away. Slightly different selection. If you haven't (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Pick-a-Brick
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| (...) After looking at Ondrew's inventory, there is about a 90% chance I will be there (with LEGO friends from Indiana) on the 10th. We'd like to visit the other store, also. (Northbrook?) This time, I'd like to skip the long lunch in the expensive (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Pick-a-Brick
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| (...) The trip for me is more reasonable, about a 2hr drive. I probably wouldn't be able to justify making the trip as often as I do, but my wife likes shopping there, so I can get away with it. I will be there on April 10th and there was some talk (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Pick-a-Brick
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| (...) I made a trip to the Woodfield store in March. If you're looking for standard LEGO bricks (2x4 brick) they had a very nice assortment of colors. So, their stock was very nice for people who build buildings, or stuff like that. (not me) They (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Chicago Pick-a-Brick
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| As I mentioned at the last meeting, I will be going up to the LEGO store in Chicago sometime in the end of April or beginning of May. One of the things I plan to get there are rare pieces in the Pick-a-Brick. Ondrew Hartigan, who works there, has (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Brickshelf MOCs page
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| (...) Thanks for the comments on the library. Actually, the library was more of a test building, as I plan on building a large courthouse using the library 'format' for the most part, with some different column heads, 2 floors at least, etc. I'll (...) (20 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Brickshelf MOCs page
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| (...) Thanks for the comment on the Mars Flyer. I purposely made the wings long, as the atmosphere's pretty thin on Mars, and it has a vertical thrust propeller in the middle (where the grating is) to help in take-off and landing. I also made a (...) (20 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Brickshelf MOCs page
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| (...) Thanks for the info. I didn't notice that problem till after I posted that messsage & saw that it somehow included the Lugnet address. I'll make sure to use the correct form of link next time. JOhn (20 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Brickshelf MOCs page
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| Whoa, John! Fancy-schmancy library! (URL) like it a lot. The "curls" around the lion heads are particularly nice: (URL) does strike me though, is that whereas usually it takes some work to add *enough* detail to a plain-walled building to make it (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Brickshelf MOCs page
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| (...) Welcome to LUGNET, John. I couldn't reach your site via your link, try (URL) THIS> Also, in your subject line you used the phrase "MOCs page" which made me think of (URL) MOCpages>, another free site where you can link to and organize your (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
| | | | | Brickshelf MOCs page
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| Hi folks! I only signed up to Lugnet couple months or so ago, but I finally got a digital camera and have posted pictures of my various MOCs on my brickshelf page: <www.brickshelf.com/...=Earthman> There's a variety of different ones, even ones made (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, FTX)
| | | | | Convention Season is Upon Us
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| *****Recruiting all fellow Lego gamers, gamemasters, and lurkers****** Castle vs. Space, Space vs. Adventurers, Adventurers vs. Pirates, and Everyone vs Timmy. . The gaming convention season is cranking up. Last year we had a great time at Gencon (...) (20 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.org.glug, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.bloc)
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