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(...) seems (...) be (...) not (...) sets? (...) numbers. (...) of (...) Well, I can't read german, but it seems like <set:8459> is being reissued. Just thought a lot of Technic guys will be interested. - David (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Way back when the 8848 "Power Truck" (U.S.) came out and first saw the 20x30; I fell in love with them. Used them on a lot of MOC. But Fredirk was saying the 68.8x24 on the 8479 Barcode have some real potential. I think LEGO is not taking advantage (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, your font ought to come in REALLY handy to aspiring web designer entrants, then, since it is about 99 times easier to just type in what you want to say than it is to manipulate the images letter by letter. Even if you subsequently screen (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Yes, I agree with the Barcode Truck's wheels. They're very realistic looking. I also like the slightly larger ones found on two of the model team trucks, e.g. the black cat rig, no 5571. I also like the slick motor cycle wheels off 8422. (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) My favourite's the 20x30 but I'd like to see more of the tyre's on the barcode truck. They're pneumatic, have a realistic tread, have the correct height/width ratio and are a nice size. The hub doesn't look bad either. How many people know (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Purists will wretch, but I've found that running a #4-40 screw through the center and securing it with 2washers, a lockwasher, & a nut works *VERY* well... Flame me if you must, but it's better than breaking precious LEGO(R) parts : ) "Steve (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You are right. There is no better Technic wheel and tire than the 24x43 --> (URL) years I have wanted more--there is not much you can do with just 2 of them. __Kevin Salm__ ....Lego enthusiast for over 20 years.... . (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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What is everyone's favorite type of Technic wheel? (tire and hub) I like the 81.6x34 ZR ones the best. (these come with the 8857 Street Chopper and 8880 Super Car) I know many people here also prefer the 24x43s and the older type of 20x30s... (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Here's my various opinions about the various subjects in this thread: First, the fonts. I like them a lot ( except for the bionocle one-eww)! I can't wait for more! And I defiantly can't wait for icons and other desktop-like things... About the (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Hey all, The Web Kit for the Make Your Own Bionicle Web Site Contest has finally been posted to www.bionicle.com! Included: -Lots of JPGs and GIFs -What looks like all of the unlockable wallpaper -The language as images, but no font Have fun! Matt (24 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Well I know that the destroyer droid instructions have had several different revisions... (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's ok :-) (...) Well you've proved my posting worthwhile. Steve (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Don't feel bad--a lot of purists aren't comfortable with the incurson of non-LEGO metal into the brick, but others among us think it's pretty darn cool! I, for one, don't especially care for the over-proliferation of click hinges in all things (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi again, sorry, I should have been more precise. What I meant to say is that the main page www.lego.com (right when you enter) announced that the Toa will hit the US by next week. Preorders accepted now on the six heros, to be shipped by 23 May (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.admin.database)
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(...) Ehm. Perhaps I should have done this check before I questioned your facts: (URL) indeed looks like they are threaded cross axles with 12 nuts! Finally I can replace those I broke in my 8851 Excavator set... /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Noted. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "Tobbe Arnesson" <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3b057465.214232...net.com... (...) this (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Is that really true? *refuses to believe the news in the news* Have you got the pieces so that you can confirm this? Sorry for being the non-believing type ,) /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) some sort that you can download, but I don't think I mention it anywhere. It's on my list of things to do.... somewhere.... :) -Duane (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I agree, it was found in old town sets (like '80ies) as far as I know. Does not look like anything Technic but I guess ppl. might mistake it for the 2817 plate 2 x 2 with holes. (URL) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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To me it looks like and old type of wheel-holder, the one with the metal ax and red hubs. Bert J. Giesen David Lewis <dlewis@seanet.com> wrote in message news:GDIwxs.B8z@lugnet.com... (...) brickbay. (...) An (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Saw it first time, won't comment on it this time around either ,) /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The dat file made it all clear, missed it first time! Thanks! /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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On the Lego web site accessory pack no 5110 is described thus: If you want to add wheels to your TECHNIC creations, you need axles and couplers -- in this set you get 4 axles in two sizes and 22 couplers in two styles. Does this sound to anybody (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi friends overseas, seems like the wait for you will soon be over. The LEGO Homepage has just been updated, have you seen this yet: (URL) also, you should get the new trading card game in June already (which is soon), according to the latest (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I've actually seen the same thing in my 8856 Whirlwind Rescue instructions; there was a loose piece of paper that contained a slightly modified copy of the 12th step in the manual (in black and white). Although I don't think I remember the (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Steve, try here: (URL) , this really works! Note this is my second post because nobody said anything about it. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "Steve Runnels" <netfreak16@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GDGEII.1x2@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Are you sure about that?? When I bought the 8480 Space Shuttle back when it came out, on page 53, instruction 32, they slipped a correction sheet in it. It was NOT stapled to the original instruction. Adrian "David Wegmuller" <david@wegmuller.org> (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I got a 4 Way Unit though John, Its very cool, when i get my Models out again i will be going a bit of work with this Thanks John :-) Michael (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) John Barnes has put together some units - you can get in touch with him at barnes@sensors.com Thanks, Jennifer (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hello LUGNET! I am proud to announce that I have posted 3 LEGO inspired fonts to a new web site my brother and I are developing. Please join us at Brick'n'Brack's Extremely Temporary Website: (URL) you will find: -Brick'n'Brack, our signature font (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) looks like a 2 x 2 plate with wheels holder (#122) lutz (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I'm trying to identify a part in this set from the instructions on brickbay. I've been told this was an early Technic set, so I thought I'd try here. An ldraw part number would be great. The part is on page 11 of the scanned instructions: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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think brickbay (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Technic Beams in Bulk on shop.lego.com
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i still say lego would make a fourtune by making a 'brickbay' type store simply make packs to order peice by peice. (...) Daniel Staudt <dstaudt@hotmail.com> Lugnet NUT #872 I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message. (URL) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm glad you give Derek credit for the list, though! // Since the demise of dejanews.com, I've been pleasantly surprised to see that google's usenet archives are actually in better shape than deja's were, although they are still sketchy if you (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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oh that is easy. they stick out like 2 mm just use a pair of plyers to grab and pull (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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any chance of marketing this item. any number of us would be willing to pay for it. (...) ps jennifer is cute (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hi, I'm looking through the assembly instructions for 8860: the pictures of the finished model use the springs, all the construction drawings show the shock absorbers, except the detail drawing on the page between steps 21 and 22 which shows (...) (24 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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One more thought: Though the contest is limited to four physical web pages, what would the ruling be on content delivered via framesets? Can I post one to four pages, but stuff extra info (but not more actual pages) into the site without being (...) (24 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) explainations. I suggest that you look at the picture while reading this. Quick description of how it works.... You can barely see an axle on the face of the remover (inside the 1 x 2 technic beam). This axle is attached to the same cross-axle (...) (24 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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