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(...) **sighs, then grins** Well, so much for that! Since that's the case...could they at least try something with Danny Phantom? Or would that get in the way of the Harry Potter stuff? Play Well and Prosper, Matthew (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Didier-- I am not "demanding" anything! Far too many times here on Lugnet, I have seen some really nasty comments. I wouldn't blame TLC for shutting us all out at times. After attending Brickfest 2007, I know they are listening, and taking (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Hey, I just thought of something. Currently, there's some color-standardization in Technic sets- For example 15L liftarms will be dark bley, and 11L ones are black. Does this mean that 15L liftarms will *always* be the same color? Or just (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I put a message up on JLUG a few days ago regarding the frustrating direction TLG seem to be taking with Technic: (URL) Primariliy regarding Blue Axle pins and how the standard colour does not do any justice to any colour shceme but blue. This (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Hi Matthew, There are two things I'm sure right now: First, TLC won't answer positively to any and every demand. Second, TLC is listening to us, they are listening to us sincerly. They are listening to us more than I ever dream. Didier (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Actually, no it hasn't :( There are new sets of the boat school, chum bucket and something involving that squirrel coming out sometime in 2007 (if they aren't already out) (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Jindroush-- I'd like to see the colorization stop as well; I don't like the loss of function but the "standardized" colorization...well...I'm really hard core: Technic should have remained "Expert Builder" here in the U.S., and gears should be (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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Jason J Railton wrote: > Lego - please stop. The majority of your customers do have a brain, and come (...) Could the Bionicle be responsible for that? They use the Technic parts, and they infest Technic too. The age group is quite different to that (...) (18 years ago, 12-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Oh God, please tell me this is just another bad joke. There comes a point where you just have to say 'sorry, but if you're too stupid to be able to compare a gear with a perfectly clear design illustration then you should probably just stick (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. When I make one for the head motion it should be pretty cool. The action of the left/right and up/down is pretty quick. - Eric Sophie (18 years ago, 10-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank you, it is just taking a long time to build. I don't want to build it the wrong way. So I choose carefully the steps involved. Plus, it is tough going on my fingers. (...) Hard to say. All the joints are very strong. The motors provide (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Very impressive. The complexity of this robot is astounding. It looks very heavy. Will there be enough power for the weight? I am not doubting your work but it is a question that may come to some when they see how many parts are involved in (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Coming along nicely Eric. Can't wait to see video of this thing in action. Cheers, Nathan (18 years ago, 9-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(URL) Robo Quad - Stage One notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Two and Three notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Four and Five notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Six notes> Robo Quad - Stage Seven Completed Robo Quad - Stage Eight Work in progress (URL) Robo (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You might want to try: swearingaboutlego@ya...ups.com.au Steve (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Agreed, The new part now fits the angle connector mould (excuse pun) but the good news is it should be available in the colour range that angle connectors are available in negating the need for multi coloured notched axle joiners. This single (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I like grey gears because to me that's a more mechanical color. Black ones are okay, too, but grey is where it's at. (18 years ago, 4-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) While I'm sad to see the older ones go, to me this isn't a big deal. (...) I have a much bigger concern about this. Not so much for me, as I imaging I'll get over it if I have to use an ugly colored gear, but this is not so good for actually (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Okay, at first look of this part, I was thrilled, but mainly because I'm not a hard core technic builder, and often I prefer form over function. At second look, and some consideration, I was bummed, because I hate the idea of losing function (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Didier, thank you for this knew info. Sadly, I have a feeling I think I now need to start to horde my old technic axle joiners. I can understand the monetary reasons for the new part - ease of mold release, mold manufacture, and "undercuts" and (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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