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(...) No, I was wrong. The only payment option availible is credit card, I don't own no stinkin credti card and I hope I never will either. That's life I guess. /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF2BBE8.2D8CE0...h.ac.uk... (...) was (...) What's more: the tinkering bit is all the fun. Once the crane worked I lost interest and couldn't wait to take it down and start (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry US folks but: OH MY FREAKISH GOD!!! This is gonna cost me... Also some goddies under Shop at home exclusives > Bulk bricks. /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks again T.J., "Technica" will come in handy, I particularly like how there are links to sets with the part your referencing. Thanks again for your help. Jay (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just a short notice: I talked for some time with the phone bank people in the process of making an order, adding to it, adding to it, and adding to it, and got their take on the situation: Basically, it seems to have been some kind of (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Yep, that'd work. Of course I can always try to get my company to send me to our London office, for work, of course : ) Hmmm.... There are a lot of sellers on Brickbay that are in Europe. They could easily offer to buy the parts from S@H once (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Okay, I see the problem. Try it without the "p" on the end: (URL) is in Jim Hughes' web site "Technica". If you're not familiar, he has an excellent reference on technic parts. The link above goes to the "Joints" section of the "Throwbots" (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks T.J. I just assumed the axles were attached. Well, this puts a slight crimp in my “home made” version of these parts, I guess my parts will simply have permanent axles. It won’t be as accurate to the real thing, but it is a lot cheaper (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's the standard response, since time immemorial. I spoke on the telephone to Euro S@H (they're all British there, I think, so I believe the entire system is unified) today, and they think it has to do with a warehouse inventory in Billund. (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hey! Don't you ever! All of us okies wish we had your patience so that we too could produce jennifer style models. At least that's what I think, if I had the time and motivation I would reach up to your class. I would still be way below you (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, here it is, straight from S@H: Dear LEGO® Builder, Thomas, we're sorry to disappoint you, however, the United Kingdom LEGO Services is not able to ship elements to the United States. If you wish to shop by phone in the U.S., you can (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I dunno, yet. I've sent an email to S@H in both the US and Europe asking that question. When I get a response, I'll post it here. T. J. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Man...I just checked out the UK S@H area and you're right; they seem to have all the old service packs (the 1988-1991 ones) available. I can't believe they still manufacture the 2x2 square pistons, the old pre-1994 differentials and those (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) airtech (...) How about the Barcode reader? That's almost exactly what it is, except that the real ones are a bit more complex as regards to the items loaded? James Powell (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have to disagree with Tom as well, Since the rejuvination of my lego building (I never had a dark ages :-)). A lot of my inspiration comes from books about excavators. Construction and associated vehicles are going to form a major part of my (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Thomas Avery" <tanyatj@texas.net> wrote in message news:GCtEFn.5Js@lugnet.com... (...) I agree 100% I will buy a LOT of 1x16 Technic beams (and other sizes) in Gray, White, Yellow, and Black. PLEASE offer them! The beams pack we had before in S@H (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I saw this once, although the heavy material was all over to one side causing the truck to lean over in a most precarious fashion. I assume these vehicles are a lot more stable than they look in those situations... (...) I think the skips on (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sounds intriguing, although I most strongly disagree with the notion that there are no more construction vehicles to make - but then, I would :-) Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You could always vote with your feet by getting some bulbs (or LEDs?) and capacitors from an electronics store, hacking up a few bricks and making your own :-) While I know you're not keen on homebrew lego, and while I would heartily defend (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The tinkering is probably the best bit though, if it were too easy then it would be no fun. Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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This sucks for the people in the US. I just checked out S@H for the UK and freaked out! It was like stepping back in time. Large beams in different colors, bulldozer chain links, old tires (the solid ones), 4.5V motors, etc. HEY LEGO: WHY DON'T YOU (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) At last! I've been dying to see the videos of that digger for months :-) The compactness of the digger still amazes me, it must have driven you nuts trying to fit everything into that small amount of space. Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Excuses, excuses! Really, congratulations! You really have more important things to be thinking about right now than those silly Throwbots, wouldn't you say? Maggie C. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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In case you havent noticed, you can now order beams (like 16x) from shop.lego.com Lots of other technic parts packs too. However, Europe only. regards lawrence (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:GCt0sF.4AJ@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) in (...) (URL) thought as much, they had me wondering for a second if your computer had gone slash happy. (...) some (...) this (...) (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Jay, The Throwbot "ankle" part, as seen on: (URL) the ball and socket joint used in the Stormtrooper (I'm not sure about C3PO, I don't have it). As for the "ball and axle" part, the image is missing the little black ball that fits into the socket, (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Ok all I'm sorry but arcanamachi@netzero.net has been clogged up with some very large files making it impossible for me to get mail there. Try botsmaster3000@hotmail.com instead. Be aware that I will only be checking mail once today (Friday) and (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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The store name its "the dollar store" and is locally owned and operated apparently with no national chain affiliation. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "r2" <lego@r2eng.com> wrote in message news:GCsJr1.MHE@lugnet.com... (...) be (...) message (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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Ok there is a few large files that have mired up my mail making it impossible to receive any. Try botsmaster3000@hotmail.com. As for the store name its "the dollar store" and is locally owned and operated apparently with no national chain (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) Ooops, that was a local alias I cut and pasted by mistake. The correct address is: (URL) There are rollers on the truck I based the model on, you can see them in (...) (URL)I see, however I should warn you that there will be quite a bit of (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The action on the backhoe is super! Most pneumatics ore pretty poor. Yours is very real in its synchronization of movements. Good work! -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) Newsom" <ab8ten@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GCsH7n.Hw6@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone know all the different sizes of the Technic “ball and axle” parts seen in the Star Wars Technic “Stormtrooper” and “C3PO”? I am making some “home made” versions of these parts and I need to know the different lengths of the axles. Also, (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.technic)
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Ok, I tried E-mailing agfain, it was returned dang it! I made a post here for it, LMK there waht u want to do! Thnx again for everything doc! (URL) I can Be IM'ed MSN-vestras@hotmail.com ICQ-68134272 AIM-Vestras (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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Once again, WHAT STORE DID YOU GET THESE AT? Rose "Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D." <arcanamachi@netzero.net> wrote in message news:GCsFK0.EG3@lugnet.com... (...) wedding (...) dollar (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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Dude, I have E-mailed you twice, and no responce...thik the mails messed up... Contact me on teh STF board, I will set up a Negotiation post(FYI, I am SLIZER LORD) I am so buying a ton of those from you! BTW, Congrats on teh Wedding maN! (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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This looks very nice, Miguel. Thanks for sharing! Build On! John Matthews (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.cad)
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Thanks for sharing, Jennifer! Once again, a remarkable model documented with an excellent web page! I wish I had your perseverence both for building and documenting. Congratulations on a job well done! Build On! John Matthews Jennifer Clark (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Kenneth, I tried to email you, but it bounced because your disk quota was full. Please email me. Also let us know if it really WAS a Dollar Tree you went to. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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For all that are interested, I finally fixed the videos of the 6 leg walker and Digger on my site. The capture program for my camcorder uses a bizarre mpeg codec to save things, hence the unloadability. After a little re codeccing, they should now (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF19464.B7A396...h.ac.uk... (...) If I (...) the (...) to (...) controlled. I (...) those, (...) these (...) lego (...) being too (...) arranged (...) movement) (...) the (...) (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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