I won't be able to make the meeting, but I'm planning to go to KidsFest.

KidsFest Items:
1. Logistics (ride sharing, lodging, MOC transportation plans): Who's driving?
Who's riding? For that matter, who's going? Have we heard anything more from
Steve about how we connect with him/Lego?
2. Events/activities: I understand there's nothing in the evenings. I guess
Steve hinted at a possible visit to the Enfield facility- have we heard anything
more about that? Also, I've been in indirect contact with some of the NELUG guys
about playing BrikWars one evening. Is anyone else interested?
3. MOCs/collaboration: I'll have a few spaceships that can hang out with Chris'
sci-fi work. I understand there's also a town/train layout, a small post-apoc
section, and possibly a moonbase. Am I missing anything? I have my micropolis
modules still together, if others want to build some (standard is here:
http://twinlug.com/micropolis-micro-city-standard/) we could have a pretty
decent layout.
4. NELUG collaboration: Is anyone from PennLUG in touch with anyone from NELUG?
This might help us if we can connect with each others' work.

Let me know what the discussion yields!
David

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Edwards" <cjedwards47@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, just a reminder that the next PennLUG meeting will be Saturday
October 10, 2009.  My roommate is ok with having it at our place, so I will host
as promised.  I'm in Havertown, PA for anyone who doesn't know already .  I'll
be sending out more details some time in the next week or so.  Start time will
most likely be 11:00 am as usual.
>
> The big item on the agenda will be LEGO KidsFest, which will be coming up very
soon (November 20-22).  If anyone who will be attending KidsFest is unable to
make the October meeting, please think about anything you may have to say about
it and post here in the group, so the rest of us can carry your info into our
discussions at the meeting.
>
> Also of interest: I recently did a little reorganization at home, and have a
new and improved LEGO MOC display area (filled with my own MOCs, but I'll have
some space for other people to display things that they bring, too).  I know
some of you have seen my older MOCs enough that you're probably sick of them,
but I'll hopefully have a few updates and additions.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>

I'll be there for sure. What's the parking situation like at your place. I might
snag a zipcar for the day so I can bring a bunch of stuff. KidsFest still isn't
looking good given my schedule (PhD exams will be that week and weekend, I
think).

Nate



--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Edwards" <cjedwards47@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, just a reminder that the next PennLUG meeting will be Saturday
October 10, 2009.  My roommate is ok with having it at our place, so I will host
as promised.  I'm in Havertown, PA for anyone who doesn't know already .  I'll
be sending out more details some time in the next week or so.  Start time will
most likely be 11:00 am as usual.
>
> The big item on the agenda will be LEGO KidsFest, which will be coming up very
soon (November 20-22).  If anyone who will be attending KidsFest is unable to
make the October meeting, please think about anything you may have to say about
it and post here in the group, so the rest of us can carry your info into our
discussions at the meeting.
>
> Also of interest: I recently did a little reorganization at home, and have a
new and improved LEGO MOC display area (filled with my own MOCs, but I'll have
some space for other people to display things that they bring, too).  I know
some of you have seen my older MOCs enough that you're probably sick of them,
but I'll hopefully have a few updates and additions.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>

I'll bring mine for sure. Right now the M motor is hooked directly to the fan
(seems to be the only way to cram it in there). The issue I see is that even on
the lowest speed setting, it moves a bit too fast. Maybe we can find a way to
limit the incoming voltage or something. I just wanted to put that out there
before the meeting so we can give it some thought,

Nate


--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, automechanic <automechanic@...> wrote:
>
> Also we will be doing a test build on the wind farm. if you have a fan built
bring it. doesnt matter if its motorized yet or not. also we will need 30 green
base plates if some one can supply those as well.
>

Parking is plentiful and free on my street.
-Chris

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "shuppiluliumas" <shuppiluliumas@...> wrote:
>
> I'll be there for sure. What's the parking situation like at your place. I
might snag a zipcar for the day so I can bring a bunch of stuff. KidsFest still
isn't looking good given my schedule (PhD exams will be that week and weekend, I
think).
>
> Nate
>
>
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Edwards" <cjedwards47@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all, just a reminder that the next PennLUG meeting will be Saturday
October 10, 2009.  My roommate is ok with having it at our place, so I will host
as promised.  I'm in Havertown, PA for anyone who doesn't know already .  I'll
be sending out more details some time in the next week or so.  Start time will
most likely be 11:00 am as usual.
> >
> > The big item on the agenda will be LEGO KidsFest, which will be coming up
very soon (November 20-22).  If anyone who will be attending KidsFest is unable
to make the October meeting, please think about anything you may have to say
about it and post here in the group, so the rest of us can carry your info into
our discussions at the meeting.
> >
> > Also of interest: I recently did a little reorganization at home, and have a
new and improved LEGO MOC display area (filled with my own MOCs, but I'll have
some space for other people to display things that they bring, too).  I know
some of you have seen my older MOCs enough that you're probably sick of them,
but I'll hopefully have a few updates and additions.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Chris
> >
>

the fans are going to be wired to a regulator so speed control sholdnt be a
problem.

shuppiluliumas wrote:
>   
>                   I'll bring mine for sure. Right now the M motor is hooked
directly to the fan (seems to be the only way to cram it in there). The issue I
see is that even on the lowest speed setting, it moves a bit too fast. Maybe we
can find a way to limit the incoming voltage or something. I just wanted to put
that out there before the meeting so we can give it some thought,
> Nate
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups .com , automechanic <automechanic@ ...> wrote:
>>
>> Also we will be doing a test build on the wind farm. if you have a fan built
bring it. doesnt matter if its motorized yet or not. also we will need 30 green
base plates if some one can supply those as well.
>>
>

I have off that day and would like to attend.

By the way, there is something happening in Lego stores on the same day to
celebrate the release of the upcoming Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary book.  I
found out about this from Joe Meno on facebook.  Here's what it said:

Host:
LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
Type:
Other - Retail
Network:
Global
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Nationwide
Description
Fans will enjoy meeting and taking pictures with the StormTroopers of the 501st
Legion and other STAR WARS characters. This public event will include giveaways
such as posters, stickers, LEGO product, limited-run LEGO STAR WARS postcard
packs, and other freebies.

Fans of all ages are invited to attend and collectors will particularly enjoy
being one of the first to purchase LEGO STAR WARS: The Visual Dictionary,
packaged with an exclusive Celebration Luke Skywalker Minifigure!
-end quote

So it's going to be nationwide at Lego stores.  As to whether or not it will be
at the KOP store, I don't know.  Haven't checked yet.  But I think it would make
for an interesting meeting. Plus, since Chris lives nearby, we could make it
work.  And there's free goodies.  :-)

Matt


--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Edwards" <cjedwards47@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, just a reminder that the next PennLUG meeting will be Saturday
October 10, 2009.  My roommate is ok with having it at our place, so I will host
as promised.  I'm in Havertown, PA for anyone who doesn't know already .  I'll
be sending out more details some time in the next week or so.  Start time will
most likely be 11:00 am as usual.
>
> The big item on the agenda will be LEGO KidsFest, which will be coming up very
soon (November 20-22).  If anyone who will be attending KidsFest is unable to
make the October meeting, please think about anything you may have to say about
it and post here in the group, so the rest of us can carry your info into our
discussions at the meeting.
>
> Also of interest: I recently did a little reorganization at home, and have a
new and improved LEGO MOC display area (filled with my own MOCs, but I'll have
some space for other people to display things that they bring, too).  I know
some of you have seen my older MOCs enough that you're probably sick of them,
but I'll hopefully have a few updates and additions.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>

Hello.

I have 4 LEGO 60031 - Rolling Storage Boxes for sale.  I have 2 Blue/Green and 2
Yellow/Red.  The Yellow/Red ones are opened and have been built and taken apart.
One Blue/Green has been opened and the other one is still new in the box.

They originally sold for $120 a piece.

Yellow/Red - $25 a piece
Blue/Green (opened) - $25
Blue/Green (NIB) - $50

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=60031-1

Let me know if anyone is interested.

- Dudley

I will not be participating in the pool, even though I know I was teetering before.  I just wanted to let you know, rather than say nothing at all and leave people wondering what to do.

Seen it this morning and I'm super excited. For years the Pirates had the
biggest ships on the sea and the Imperials had the dinky smaller ships. Hardly a
challenge for swashbuckling pirates to raid. But now the tables have turned.

This ship looks so awesome!

Cale

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, automechanic <automechanic@...> wrote:
>
> Not a huge fan of pirate's theme but even I may have to buy this one.
>  
>
http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/10/03/announcing-lego-pirates-10210-imperial-\
flagship-available-jan-1-2010-news/
>

i know you just started, but curious if there are any full sets for blacktron or
M-tron.

kreativkc@... wrote:
>   
>  Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done. Here
> are some things I have inventoried so far:
>   
>  The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might be
> complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for that set.
No
> paperwork in box..
>   
>  Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important ones,
> the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray. Can
someone
> let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to pry it the wrong way.
I
> want to test it to see if it works.
>   
>  We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if someone
> comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me
> know.
>   
>  There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO numbers or
> words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in it?
>   
>  A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6
> 1/3   #  bfloat4c01
>   
>  black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997  
>  # case1
>   
>  more tomorrow. KC
>   
>

I have not come across any sets yet in the boxes I'm sorting.

Here are the photos we took of the collection.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steampoweredbricks/sets/72157622401345399/

KC, Chris, Arthur and my self are working to sort as much stuff as we can before
this Saturday's meeting.

Cale

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, automechanic <automechanic@...> wrote:
>
> i know you just started, but curious if there are any full sets for blacktron
or M-tron.
>
> kreativkc@... wrote:
> >   
> >  Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done. Here
> > are some things I have inventoried so far:
> >   
> >  The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might be
> > complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for that set.
No
> > paperwork in box..
> >   
> >  Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important ones,
> > the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray. Can
someone
> > let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to pry it the wrong
way. I
> > want to test it to see if it works.
> >   
> >  We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if someone
> > comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me
> > know.
> >   
> >  There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO numbers or
> > words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in it?
> >   
> >  A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6
> > 1/3   #  bfloat4c01
> >   
> >  black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997  
> >  # case1
> >   
> >  more tomorrow. KC
> >   
> >
>

So KC and I have started sorting. The plan is to sort as much as possible so it
can be divided up at this Saturdays meeting. The collection is being split into
10 shares. Each share will cost $250. So far this is who is definitely in.

KC 2 Shares

Cale 2 Shares

Joel 1 Share

Arthur 1 Share

Chris 1 Share

That leaves 3 shares still open. Mike Tighe has expressed interest in taking one
but has not confirmed yet. And Carter is looking for some one willing to split a
share.

Cale

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, kreativkc@... wrote:
>
> Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done. Here
> are some things I have inventoried so far:
>
> The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might be
> complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for that set.
No
>  paperwork in box.
>
> Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important ones,
> the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray. Can
> someone  let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to pry it the
> wrong way. I  want to test it to see if it works.
>
> We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if someone
> comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me  know.
>
> There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO numbers or
> words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in it?
>
> A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6  1/3   #
> bfloat4c01
>
> black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997    # case1
>
> more tomorrow. KC
>

Question:  How will everything be divided up?  Is it just going to be a
set/parts draw, or will loose parts be evenly distributed, with those
that can't be going to a draw?

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Cale" <steampoweredbricks@...> wrote:
>
> So KC and I have started sorting. The plan is to sort as much as
possible so it can be divided up at this Saturdays meeting. The
collection is being split into 10 shares. Each share will cost $250. So
far this is who is definitely in.
>
> KC 2 Shares
>
> Cale 2 Shares
>
> Joel 1 Share
>
> Arthur 1 Share
>
> Chris 1 Share
>
> That leaves 3 shares still open. Mike Tighe has expressed interest in
taking one but has not confirmed yet. And Carter is looking for some one
willing to split a share.
>
> Cale
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, kreativkc@ wrote:
> >
> > Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done.
Here
> > are some things I have inventoried so far:
> >
> > The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might
be
> > complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for
that set. No
> >  paperwork in box.
> >
> > Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important
ones,
> > the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray.
Can
> > someone  let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to
pry it the
> > wrong way. I  want to test it to see if it works.
> >
> > We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if
someone
> > comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me
know.
> >
> > There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO
numbers or
> > words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in
it?
> >
> > A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6  1/3
#
> > bfloat4c01
> >
> > black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997    # case1
> >
> > more tomorrow. KC
> >
>

OK, this didn't appear in the list of postings after I made a reply to this, so
I'm doing it again.

The million dollar question: How is this being divided up?  Is it going to be a
sets/parts draw?  Or will loose parts be evenly distributed, with those that
can't be being part of a later draw?

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Cale" <steampoweredbricks@...> wrote:
>
> So KC and I have started sorting. The plan is to sort as much as possible so
it can be divided up at this Saturdays meeting. The collection is being split
into 10 shares. Each share will cost $250. So far this is who is definitely in.
>
> KC 2 Shares
>
> Cale 2 Shares
>
> Joel 1 Share
>
> Arthur 1 Share
>
> Chris 1 Share
>
> That leaves 3 shares still open. Mike Tighe has expressed interest in taking
one but has not confirmed yet. And Carter is looking for some one willing to
split a share.
>
> Cale
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, kreativkc@ wrote:
> >
> > Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done. Here
> > are some things I have inventoried so far:
> >
> > The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might be
> > complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for that set.
No
> >  paperwork in box.
> >
> > Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important ones,
> > the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray. Can
> > someone  let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to pry it the
> > wrong way. I  want to test it to see if it works.
> >
> > We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if someone
> > comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me  know.
> >
> > There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO numbers or
> > words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in it?
> >
> > A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6  1/3   #
> > bfloat4c01
> >
> > black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997    # case1
> >
> > more tomorrow. KC
> >
>

Look in the miscelanous/Misc however its spelled.  One of the wholesale people I
deal with had some lego stuff I thought all might be interested in.

The first is the Lego City Plate/spoon/cup set.  No it's not brick, but I'm
getting some just for the minifig head cup :)  (the minifig head cup itself is
just awesome i think

Second is a LEgo City Cup w/ straw.  The pic pretty well explains this one.

These are closeouts they recieved and they don't get anything lego very often
but this time they did.  The Price for the plate/cup/spoon set is $11 (was $15)
and cup is $7 (which isn't all that smashing a deal but...)

I thought I'd pass along the info and see if anyone is interested.  The plate
set I'm sure I can stuff 3-4 in a flat rate mailer box.  Might make some good
items to have in your bricklink store.  I'll probably just mail any orders to
Cales house to simplify shipping, unless you're really not gonna be around for
any meetings soon and want it shipped seperate, but shipping together will save
everyone some cash.

If anyone is interested, reply to me at mtlug@... or on here.  I'll check
back in a week, at which time I have to let him know how much if any to order.

Mike
"The largest lego collection in Montana by default"

I'm in for a share if there's still one available. If no one else is willing to
split with Carter, I might be able to take 1.5 shares.

Nate

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Cale" <steampoweredbricks@...> wrote:
>
> So KC and I have started sorting. The plan is to sort as much as possible so
it can be divided up at this Saturdays meeting. The collection is being split
into 10 shares. Each share will cost $250. So far this is who is definitely in.
>
> KC 2 Shares
>
> Cale 2 Shares
>
> Joel 1 Share
>
> Arthur 1 Share
>
> Chris 1 Share
>
> That leaves 3 shares still open. Mike Tighe has expressed interest in taking
one but has not confirmed yet. And Carter is looking for some one willing to
split a share.
>
> Cale
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, kreativkc@ wrote:
> >
> > Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done. Here
> > are some things I have inventoried so far:
> >
> > The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might be
> > complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for that set.
No
> >  paperwork in box.
> >
> > Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important ones,
> > the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray. Can
> > someone  let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to pry it the
> > wrong way. I  want to test it to see if it works.
> >
> > We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if someone
> > comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me  know.
> >
> > There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO numbers or
> > words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in it?
> >
> > A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6  1/3   #
> > bfloat4c01
> >
> > black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997    # case1
> >
> > more tomorrow. KC
> >
>

I just looked at the photos. I am amending my previous statement. I am
absolutely in for 1.5 shares if at all possible.

Nate

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Cale" <steampoweredbricks@...> wrote:
>
> So KC and I have started sorting. The plan is to sort as much as possible so
it can be divided up at this Saturdays meeting. The collection is being split
into 10 shares. Each share will cost $250. So far this is who is definitely in.
>
> KC 2 Shares
>
> Cale 2 Shares
>
> Joel 1 Share
>
> Arthur 1 Share
>
> Chris 1 Share
>
> That leaves 3 shares still open. Mike Tighe has expressed interest in taking
one but has not confirmed yet. And Carter is looking for some one willing to
split a share.
>
> Cale
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, kreativkc@ wrote:
> >
> > Well, Trev wanted to watch a movie, so didn't get much sorting done. Here
> > are some things I have inventoried so far:
> >
> > The old Samsonite set 703 has 126 red and white bricks in it, might be
> > complete, not sure, no inventory listed on Bricklink or Peeron for that set.
No
> >  paperwork in box.
> >
> > Technic set 8735 only has 2 of the 60 parts, but they are important ones,
> > the battery box 2847c01 and the motor 71427c01, both in light gray. Can
> > someone  let me know how to open the battery box, I don't want to pry it the
> > wrong way. I  want to test it to see if it works.
> >
> > We have a box only for set 6907 insectoids sonic stinger, so if someone
> > comes across the pieces or instructions in what they have, let me  know.
> >
> > There is a new sealed box with Egyptian style artwork on it. NO numbers or
> > words. Do people want me to carefully open it to find out what is in it?
> >
> > A really huge boat hull in red with light gray inside.  52x12x6  1/3   #
> > bfloat4c01
> >
> > black storage case with lego logo 305x264x90mm  from 1997    # case1
> >
> > more tomorrow. KC
> >
>

Which 9V battery box are you talking about?  Is it this one?
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=4760c01 If so, all you need to do is
push in the small tab on the bottom, and the bottom part will come off.  It
really doesn't require very much force to open it.

As for the other thing you're describing, I have no idea what it could be.  My
first inkling was to suspect that it goes back to the Adventurer's line, but
without seeing the box I can't be sure.  I couldn't find anything that remotely
matched up to your description on bricklink.  If I were you, I wouldn't open
that puppy just yet before doing some internet detective work.  For example, ask
around on message boards.  And even Joe Meno might be able to find someone to
direct you to that can shed some light on what it is.

Could you post pictures of the box?  What are its dimensions?

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, kreativkc@... wrote:
>
> As previously asked, but I haven't seen a reply..
>
> how do I open 9volt battery box, I don't want to pry it the wrong way. I
> want to test it.
>
> there is a box that says Lego on it, and has Egyptian drawings on it, but
> no other words or numbers. Do you want me to open it carefully to see what
> is in  it?
>
> KC
>