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Re: robotica on TLC
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:07:54 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Dean Hystad writes:
> > I'm also a HUGE fan of that other British series "Scrapheap" (known as
> > "Junkyard Wars" here in the USA - because...em...well)...a bunch of guys
> > are dumped in the middle of a massive junkyard with the task of building
> > some maniac machine in 8 hours from only the scrap laying around them.
> > Two teams do this - and at the end the contraptions they build compete
> > in some way.
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> I too am a big fan. Though I would prefer it if they weren't quite so
> obvious about seeding the junkyard with "really good junk". I've never seen
> so many oil drums in such pristine condition. And the proportion of working
> automobile engines vs derelicts is a tad high to be believed.
I'm also a big fan of Junkyard Wars, they give my Rock Raiders figs someone
to emulate.
I think most of the seeding is done for safety reasons; I wouldn't want to
be anywhere near someone trying to make their own rocket fuels/motors. Also,
in England the valves used all have to new and certified for safety reasons.
George
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| (...) My 6 year-old daughter and I enjoy a nice big bowl of popcorn each Monday night while we watch Junkyard Wars. I have heard that Junkyard Wars will be moving to California. Has anyone else heard that rumor. Also, I notice that they are looking (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| My 6 year-old daughter and I belly up to a big ole bowl of popcorn and watch each and every Monday while Mom is away. I remember hearing somewhere that Junkyard Wars is moving to LA. Has anyone else heard this? Steven B. Combs, MS, CIT Associate (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Look into getting your son and yourself involved in the First Lego League. I judged some competitions last fall and it was a blast. Very worthwhile. (...) I too am a big fan. Though I would prefer it if they weren't quite so obvious about (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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