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FYI, While flipping through some of my old Computer Arts Projects magazines, I stumbled upon issue 54 - "Become a Design God". In it was an interesting article on a firm called Studio Liddell: (URL) evidently did some work for Legoland Windsor in (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Metru Nui Goes Political
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Lego has put up a teaser about the Vahki enforcement squads in Mertu Nui. Substitute "Department of Homeland Security" for "Vahki" and "Constitution" for "law" and you have an all too topical bit of agitprop. "Matoran are disappearing." Indeed. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| | Re: updated site... (train and something new...)
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(...) He wat leuk, de boot naar Texel. Vorige week nog op geweest..... Duq (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) This side of the Atlantic it will cost EUR99,99 which at today's rate equals $123,83 making it far less attractive.... Lego keep getting their conversions wrong... Duq (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: pneumatic cylinder: why not hydraulic ??
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(...) The basic rule is that all tubes connecting two switch side ports must go to the same port on the two switches, to avoid leaks. You can see in your diagram that the diagonal connections don't do that, so they will leak. In a line, this is the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) How many of those pieces are various pins? Probably over a 100+ -- Peter ---...--- Only when you try to build with Mega Bloks or you try to make a Lego compatible cutting board do you realize the tremendous quality of Legos. Peter Ehrlich (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | updated site... (train and something new...)
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Hello All! Just to mention that I finally updated my site with some (unpublished) pictures of my train model. Also put up some sneak-preview pictures of my new project... something involving a working Voith-Schneider fan.... have a look at: (URL) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) It's $89.99 for 1037 pieces, a considerably better deal than you'll get with the Castle of Morcia (627pc) or the new Hogwarts (927pc), which are priced the same. Or the new Millennium Falcon (985pc), which costs $10 more. (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) Huh. They changed a few parts from the version shown in the 2004 Product Book. I didn't notice that at Toy Fair, but I just checked my pic and the box behind the model matches the PB photo, while the physical model looks like the pic you (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) I think this set is rather expensive. I saw it some months ago on the net. Now I've seen this large picture I can have a good look. What you see first is: studless! Where are the conventional Technic bricks? Those studless beams could be (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | RE: Anybody want to make a crane?
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(...) port? Hi Scott, Yes I did, but I could only get a few LONG distance shots....:-( I am calling the local Maersk office to see if I can get onto the docks when she comes back on the 18th....:-D Thanx, Mark Millere Visit Milissa's Lego™ Store, (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has anyone noticed this? Is it even important?
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Another part that has been changed is the black friction pin. (URL) am not entirely sure which is old and which is new actually :) Has this been noticed before? (...) -- Peter ---...--- Only when you try to build with Mega Bloks or you try to make a (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 8369 Dirt Crusher RC
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What exactly does 'flexible nylon elements' mean anyway? do they still work with normal bricks or are they to soft? (...) -- Peter ---...--- Only when you try to build with Mega Bloks or you try to make a Lego compatible cutting board do you realize (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Rolling Ball Clock
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(...) Hi Bob, Yes, there can be orientation issues with gears and chains. Sometimes the gears need to be flipped over. Sometimes they need to be rotated. Kevin (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) They are the same tires and wheels as the 8479 Bar code truck from 1997 (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Rolling Ball Clock
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Well i have finally finished the LDraw file for my rolling ball clock. i posted it here if you are interested: (URL) (after moderation) i hope that someone else will try to build it. this is the first model that i made in LDraw. it was very fun to (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic) !
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| | Suzumushi attack cricket!
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(URL) My cricket can whup your cricket, any day of the week. (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: Has anyone noticed this? Is it even important?
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(...) Hi Anthony and All, I definitely think that this is a different plastic. A softer (and slightly different colored) one. (Not unlike 1x1 lightgrey plate with clip when compared to regular 1x1 lightgrey plate.) I've noticed this change some (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) Already is from SAH Canada, I assume retail outlets won't be far behind. ROSCO (20 years ago, 11-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New LEGO truck, 8436
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(...) Just a matter of "when"... I placed an order for one already at my local toy store and I guess I'll get my hands on it in another 5 months... <Insert mixed feeling smiley here> Keith (20 years ago, 11-Jul-04, to lugnet.technic)
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