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I checked the site again this morning and for the US it says available. The box has RIS 2.0 in large letters with small pictures of four robots. The Spring catalog ad for the RIS 2.0 mentions new advanced programming software (I assume this is the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: scanning for new parts
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(...) I was looking at the front suspension of the new 4x4 set, 8466. It's supposed to be full 4-wheel drive so the front wheels must be driven and steerable. In the catalog, I can see a yellow piece that looks like: (URL) number: 32186 Is it this (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's great, Simon! I hope all of our comments and input were constructive enough. Your final revision of the letter was not too long, hit some very important points, and certainly made a good argument that Lego is a better "building system". (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I received the new S@H catalog the other day, and, as usual, browsed the photos of all the new stuff looking for evidence of new parts - especially ones with a Technic bias/use. I am intrigued by the photo of 8538. First of all, there is an (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter
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(...) Crikey ROSCO, all I did was write a letter, you built the bridge! Psi (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Cheers Larry, I've got a nice warm Lugnetty 'included' feeling now! All we have to do now is just sit back and watch New Civil Engineer not publish it! Psi (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) [text snipped] (...) Well, I didn't comment yet in this thread, because I'm not an engineer or a teacher (though I did start in engineering at uni), and I hadn't really thought much about it. I did have one small Meccano set when I was a kid, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Simon Bennett writes: <snip> (...) <snip> You rock. Very nicely done. I think I speak for a number of people when I say "thanks for doing this, well done!" ++Lar (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I have now sent the letter. I didn't change it that much and it's still very long but I wanted to get it out there before I got cold feet about sending it at all! The text was: "Dear Sir I would like to take the opportunity to respond to (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Makuta's many forms
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(...) The marketing people probably prefer "Fearce evil creatures that can be tamed by removing the infected mask" over "Peaceful island creatures that sometimes turn bad if they get an infected mask". After all, if you were writing a storyline to (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) LLC and LLW have some very large scale Technic parts, but I think they're made of fiberglass rather than ABS, and no doubt have steel armatures. (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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(...) True, you do end up with a 4-wide eccentric connection. However, gusset plates can be used instead of trying to line up 4 members on a common pin. This can be accomplished by using extra beams or other members at the joint. You may not end up (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Meccano vs. Lego (Re: New Civil Engineer letter)
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I've looked through two sources of Meccano information: the main website: (URL) a parts list: (URL) opinion now, after being more educated on what Meccano has to offer, is that Lego is probably best, depending on how you intend to use it. If a (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That is a really good thought, Corwin. I think you may have pegged it, myself. Although...I'm still a bit fuzzy on this: The rahi are just the regular old creatures on Mata-Nui, right? It takes an infected mask to make them a servant of (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) no prob! (...) LEGO (...) (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Check out (URL) sent images to post there. Additional note: I do not have any of these to trade/sell. The only MIRU I have left will stay in my personal collection. Thanks, and apologies to all who contacted me directly trying to get these. KUBO (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Makuta's many forms
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Hey if you have heard on bionicle.com it says Some people think makuta has many forms. I've looked at the alternete models of the rhai and I think that they are the many forms of Makuta that lead up to the final most devestating Form that has not (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Why Manas?
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I agree, though I see lego's reason: they want the biggest and most expensive set to seem the most powerful. Also, about needing the many masks, think about it, all you need is Hau and Akaku(sp?). I mean, you stay alert with Akaku and you can see (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter
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(...) Paddle Pop is also a particular Brand as Jonathan has pointed out. I'm not really sure what a generic term would be? I know other guys have had to build bridges using balsa wood. The spaghetti usage must only happen at a lower primary school (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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| | If I owe you a sensor or R/C unit, please email me
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Hi ! I suffered a slight accident with my PC a couple of days ago and cannot recover my mail Inbox directory structure which includes emails from people waiting for sensors or R/C stuff. Please email me a reminder to barnes@sensors.com if you are (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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