Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | Stuart9  | | Posted: | Jul 8, 2021 04:41 | | Subject: | Re: Round 1x1 solid stud question | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| For this part, if it doesn’t have a logo on the solid stud then it’s a clone.
You can’t say this about many other early parts but this is one you can.
In LEGO, LegoSpaceForce writes:
| | Does official Round 1x1 soild stud arways have a logo on them? I have some that
don't.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jul 7, 2021 09:55 | | Subject: | Re: For those interested in the natural world | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| New photo 1, same fungus an hour and a half later, still some pink far left.
New photo 2, same fungus 3 hours later.
Almost as black as soot all over.
In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Odd colourful fungal growth on willow stump.
Had to stop myself comparing colours with those used by Lego. 
Anyone know what fungus ?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jul 7, 2021 06:29 | | Subject: | Re: For those interested in the natural world | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Thanks.
I’ve always been interested fungus, some amazing shapes, colours, textures and
smells.
Found some deadly ones in the past and am never tempted to eat any of them I
find, too dangerous .
Just my luck to choose a destroying angel.
However I have eaten wild field mushrooms picked for me, enjoyed those and tried
a young puffball of a good size, not a fan.
In Off Topic, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jul 7, 2021 05:59 | | Subject: | For those interested in the natural world | | Viewed: | 213 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Odd colourful fungal growth on willow stump.
Had to stop myself comparing colours with those used by Lego.
Anyone know what fungus ?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2021 12:36 | | Subject: | Re: Any UK drainage experts ? | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| My feelings too but local and national authorities often think otherwise, they
usually want the most comprehensive and hence, most expensive option when they
aren’t paying.
In Off Topic, molten.brick writes:
| | I would assume you should proceed however you see fit, and then deal with it
if the need ever arises.
All I really know is that you want stormwater gone and not be capable of coming
back.
I am a fan of whatever costs the least time and/or money and has a reasonably
satifactory outcome 😎
In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | A long shot but looking for some help if anyone here is aware of the regs concerning
older rural properties and rainwater discharge.
Tried googling but can’t find a straight answer on my drainage problem.
If there is, could I pick your brains please.
Thanks for any help.
Stuart
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 30, 2021 16:29 | | Subject: | Re: Any UK drainage experts ? | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Should have said that I live in a rural location.
In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Can’t find an answer, only answers to other situations.
Need to know if I have to install soakaways if I have rainwater draining onto
the ground, my garden to be exact.
I have an older house 1929ish with small 1960’s extension and don’t know if I
can be forced to channel these to soakaways or I can leave them as they are.
I have to change one as it drains into septic tank system and that’s not allowed
anymore.
Can I change this so it empties onto the garden like the two other down pipes
I have on the front of the building, well away from the septic tank system.
No public rainwater system available, I’m below main road level on a private
road, I don’t pay drainage costs only water supply to utility company.
Anyone know the legal position ?
Cheers.
In Off Topic, misbi writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | A long shot but looking for some help if anyone here is aware of the regs concerning
older rural properties and rainwater discharge.
Tried googling but can’t find a straight answer on my drainage problem.
If there is, could I pick your brains please.
Thanks for any help.
Stuart
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Not knowing your exact issue, but sounds like you might want to Google "rainwater
soakaway" if you haven't tried that already
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 30, 2021 16:28 | | Subject: | Re: Any UK drainage experts ? | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Can’t find an answer, only answers to other situations.
Need to know if I have to install soakaways if I have rainwater draining onto
the ground, my garden to be exact.
I have an older house 1929ish with small 1960’s extension and don’t know if I
can be forced to channel these to soakaways or I can leave them as they are.
I have to change one as it drains into septic tank system and that’s not allowed
anymore.
Can I change this so it empties onto the garden like the two other down pipes
I have on the front of the building, well away from the septic tank system.
No public rainwater system available, I’m below main road level on a private
road, I don’t pay drainage costs only water supply to utility company.
Anyone know the legal position ?
Cheers.
In Off Topic, misbi writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | A long shot but looking for some help if anyone here is aware of the regs concerning
older rural properties and rainwater discharge.
Tried googling but can’t find a straight answer on my drainage problem.
If there is, could I pick your brains please.
Thanks for any help.
Stuart
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Not knowing your exact issue, but sounds like you might want to Google "rainwater
soakaway" if you haven't tried that already
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 30, 2021 15:13 | | Subject: | Re: Any UK drainage experts ? | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Thanks for the offer, however I’m looking for advice on avoiding such work.
Trying to find out if I can avoid putting in soakaways for rainwater drainage
even though I cannot drain to septic tank system or public drains.
Let you know if that changes.
In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | A long shot but looking for some help if anyone here is aware of the regs concerning
older rural properties and rainwater discharge.
Tried googling but can’t find a straight answer on my drainage problem.
If there is, could I pick your brains please.
Thanks for any help.
Stuart
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If you need anyone to dig drainage ditches in exchange for room and board, let
me know. My son and I will hop on a flight if it get's us closer to the isle
of islay  Think I'm kidding?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 30, 2021 14:43 | | Subject: | Any UK drainage experts ? | | Viewed: | 151 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| A long shot but looking for some help if anyone here is aware of the regs concerning
older rural properties and rainwater discharge.
Tried googling but can’t find a straight answer on my drainage problem.
If there is, could I pick your brains please.
Thanks for any help.
Stuart
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 30, 2021 04:23 | | Subject: | Re: Buyers not leaving FB or checking Received | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
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| I suspect all those neutrals would result in negatives for the seller.
In Feedback, peregrinator writes:
| | In Feedback, AZbrickGUY writes:
| | So here is my question or complaint. Depends on how u look at it. After something
gets marked as Delivered, the seller gets a green dot (I forget what is called)
by our "My Store" heading and doesn't go away unless we leave feed back for
the buyer. WHY ISNT THIS A THING FOR THE BUYER??? Can we please add it? I'm
thinking of starting to leave a Neutral feed back do to the lack of it on buyers
part. They don't wanna leave feed back. They don't even wanna mark it
as received... How lazy are you? It isn't that hard to mark it received nor
is it hard to type "Thanks" for feed back. SMH
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It _is_ a thing for the buyer - they get the same reminder. Anyway, if you leave
neutral feedback for buyers don't be surprised if they retaliate.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 25, 2021 09:15 | | Subject: | Re: Influencer Scammers are back!!! | | Viewed: | 111 times | | Topic: | Announce | |
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| Must have found another use for them.
Is there a moc out there that now uses lots of them ?
In Announce, bigasbricks writes:
| | Suuurrrreee I'll send you $200 of free stuff
Hello!!
My name is (Scammer) but I go by JBBrickFanatic online. I’m from Indiana and
I run
a YouTube channel of 6000+ subscribers. I have this crazy idea for a video/video
series that you could help me with!
I want to own the worlds biggest collection of part no. 15392 “Dark Bluish Gray
Projectile Launcher Part, Trigger for Gun, Mini Blaster / Shooter.”
It’s such an odd part with no real connection abilities outside of the stud shooter.
I am not sure how often they sell, but I am sure it’s taking up space in your
shop.
Even though it is such a small and cheap part, buying a ton does get expensive
and it would be amazing if we can make some sort of deal to help me get these
for free or maybe much cheaper (ex. I pay shipping). I could point folks to your
store, or do something in return for your help. Let’s make a deal!
Thank you so much, and let me know what you think!
Sincerely, JB
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 23, 2021 15:14 | | Subject: | Re: Finally made it to one of Mark's comic. | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Looks good, funny too.
In Off Topic, macebobo writes:
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 22, 2021 04:10 | | Subject: | Re: We have a new Inventories Admin! | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Nice one. 👍
In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
| | Dear BrickLink members,
We are very pleased to announce that we are adding member Maggiec to the Community
Expert Program. She is being appointed as a BrickLink Inventories Administrator
and will be serving alongside current Inventories Admins Paulvdb and Turez.
For most of you, Maggie needs no introduction. She is a long-time member of the
site, and has served as a Catalog Administrator for 14 years. She has worked
with several well-known catalog administrators including Firefly and Therobo,
and also Dan Jezek himself.
https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp
Most people will associate Maggie with the "catalog" side of the Catalog, but
she has also been active as a contributor on the "inventories" side over the
years as well. In fact, she logged the very first inventory change requests back
in June 2004:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvChangeItem.asp?itemType=S&itemNo=4535-1&viewDate=Y&viewStatus=1
Maggie has been a stabilizing force during some very critical times for the BrickLink
site. And we are very pleased she is joining us now for this next journey, and
we feel she will be an excellent addition to our Catalog team.
Please join me in welcoming her!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 21, 2021 13:47 | | Subject: | Re: Is this Lego? | | Viewed: | 79 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| Some early Lego had those circles underneath but majority were clone brands.
The early Lego didn’t have a brick of those dimensions with those circles, my
bet is that it’s a clone, probably DDR origin.
In LEGO, Luloma writes:
| | Is this maybe some kind of old “Brick 1 x 2 x 5” hollowed out?
Thank you all!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 20, 2021 11:44 | | Subject: | Re: large collection of Modulex | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Modulex | |
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| Just stunning, love to have seen it for myself.
Hope to see more in the future, thanks for sharing.
In Modulex, ModulexDepot writes:
| | A small insight into the assortment
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| Correct, not Lego.
In Catalog Identification, Ola12 writes:
| | Need your heroics once again. Culling through a batch with lots of non-Lego and
came across these. 1x2. No Lego-markings what so ever but just want to be certain.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 18, 2021 04:06 | | Subject: | Re: Mega Bloks reference site | | Viewed: | 90 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| This is probably their best bet, don’t know of anywhere better.
In Off Topic, maggiec writes:
| | In Off Topic, peregrinator writes:
| | In Off Topic, LegoSpaceForce writes:
| | I have some unopened bags of mega bloks that i got with my lego that i bought.
Is there a reference like this one to id the parts?
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If you're asking if there is something like BrickLink for Megablox, not as
far as I know. I don't think so.
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Actually the Bloks Forum may be helpful:
https://bloksforum.freeforums.net/
HTH,
Maggie
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 17, 2021 05:00 | | Subject: | Re: Old baseplates (brick) with different numbers | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| These have a whole range of last letter variations for the same part.
Mould/mould position.
In Catalog, Hurt writes:
| | Hi,
I've a question about old baseplates (the ones that were actually brick-height).
I've this one (from its description):
* | | 700eX Brick 10 x 20 without Bottom Tubes, with '+' Cross Support (early Baseplate)
Parts: Brick {Green} |
... but on my part it says "700ey"
Also, I have this one:
... but on my part it says "700eH"
Any ideas?
Should I just list them as the items I've linked, but with the actual item
number in the description of my listing?
Thanks!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 16, 2021 07:27 | | Subject: | Re: New or used? How do you see it? | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Should have specified that the exception is where it was preassembled by Lego
before packaging for sale.
In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Completely unacceptable to me as these effectively are now used, they have been
assembled.
I believe that BL’s definition of new includes the specification of unassembled.
In General, bricknationtoys writes:
| | Just received an order of new parts that were supposed to go into my inventory.
The seller probably tried to be helpful and stacked almost all the parts.
I don't feel I can sell them now as new.
What are your thoughts?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 16, 2021 07:25 | | Subject: | Re: New or used? How do you see it? | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Completely unacceptable to me as these effectively are now used, they have been
assembled.
I believe that BL’s definition of new includes the specification of unassembled.
In General, bricknationtoys writes:
| | Just received an order of new parts that were supposed to go into my inventory.
The seller probably tried to be helpful and stacked almost all the parts.
I don't feel I can sell them now as new.
What are your thoughts?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 13, 2021 12:42 | | Subject: | Re: Part ID's | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Many people collect these, the most popular are the 2 x 4’s.
In Catalog, northshorebrick writes:
| | Appreciate the info, it's pretty cool. Something I'll hang on to.
In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:
| | Last one is a moulding error, colour change item or bad mix that should not have
made it’s way out into circulation.
A little of the old colour left in the injection when they changed to a new colour
or dye not correctly mixed with base plastic.
In Catalog, northshorebrick writes:
| | TIA
I can not find the following anywhere, any help would be appreciated. All are
genuine Lego.
The door I have only found one in the catalog that measures 1x4x5 (studs) the
one I have is 6 studs High.
The Lego store brick is just that but to find it has been problematic.
The third is 4623A I know that, it's the color. It is multi color. A swirl
of some sort.
Any info would be great.
Thanks
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 13, 2021 12:10 | | Subject: | Re: Part ID's | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Last one is a moulding error, colour change item or bad mix that should not have
made it’s way out into circulation.
A little of the old colour left in the injection when they changed to a new colour
or dye not correctly mixed with base plastic.
In Catalog, northshorebrick writes:
| | TIA
I can not find the following anywhere, any help would be appreciated. All are
genuine Lego.
The door I have only found one in the catalog that measures 1x4x5 (studs) the
one I have is 6 studs High.
The Lego store brick is just that but to find it has been problematic.
The third is 4623A I know that, it's the color. It is multi color. A swirl
of some sort.
Any info would be great.
Thanks
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 13, 2021 08:50 | | Subject: | Re: How do you pack your items? | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Same here unless order is very close to weight limit of shipping.
I normally put all smaller bags of new in a larger bag to keep them separate
from used.
In Selling, wildchicken13 writes:
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| | Hi everyone,
how do you pack your items?
Not in terms of bags or boxes, I mean how to pack them in terms of what you put
in the same bag or when you use a new bag?
We are in the process of getting more bigger orders so in order to optimize picking,
I want to pick your brains on how you package items together or how you would
want them packaged if you bought from a store.
Thanks
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Unpopular opinion here, but I bag each lot separately. It doesn't matter
if there is one part in the lot or 1000, it goes in its own bag. I do this because
as a buyer, I hate receiving lots bagged together because it requires extra work
to verify the contents of the order and I usually end up separating the lots
anyway using my own bags. However, I totally understand sellers that combine
lots in one bag to save money on plastic bags and reduce plastic waste.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 7, 2021 17:27 | | Subject: | Re: STORE CLOSING SALE - ADOPT-A- BRICK | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
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| I only see 25% off sticker sheets. 
In Sales, ADOPT_A_BRICK writes:
| | ADOPT-A-BRICK LIQUIDATION SALE 😎😜
We are closing our virtual doors after 15 years!
https://www.Adopt-A-Brick.com
50% OFF STICKER SHEETS, INSTRUCTIONS, MAGAZINES & CATALOGS
25% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE STORE
Discounts will increase monthly until all items are gone.
Selling Fast. Don’t wait to get the best items!!!
We Ship Everywhere!!!
Not valid with other discounts or on previous orders.
We are still adding the last of our New Stock every day. Get it while it lasts!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 6, 2021 11:20 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | I believe Whiskey is the normal spelling in the U.S., as it is in Ireland however
the spelling used by Scotland is Whisky ( no e ).
I believe we tend to use the Scottish spelling in England as do the Canadians.
Many Scots get upset if you use what they see as an incorrect spelling when discussing
their Whisky.
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Yeah my son brought me up to date on the different spellings some time ago. But
you gotta settle on a spelling if you're gonna talk about it at length, I
chose the American version.
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It is difficult to keep switching, it's not surprising that someone settles
on their national spelling, after all there are many differences already in our
spellings of the same word.
| | As to upsetting the Scots: isn't that what it means to be Scottish, act like
you're always upset about something? Kinda why I like many of them, they're
like me
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Couldn't possibly comment, the English are very rarely the flavour of the
month with the Scottish, I personally have no problems with our northern cousins
so I'll smile and say nothing.
| | I could go with what I imagine my mother often heard in her bartending days "whatever
you call it, just give me the damned drink!" 
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Some truth in that when you have a thirst.
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In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | Some of the best peated scotch, I've had. I do enjoy peated single
malts whiskeys.
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Love that pic. Back when we were still living in the Netherlands, I collected
those boxes/tubes (with bottle inside) but only the ones we emptied ourselves.
I had a good relationship with our local liquer supplier - he often went searching
for single malts we hadn't tried before. I had a similar "setup" with our
local cheese shop owner (without the "container collecting" part). He was pretty
sad to see us leave...
Niek.
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The pic is of some of my son's stash. They all have booze in them, he doesn't
save empties but keeps the bottles in their boxes for some reason. He's the
whiskey connoisseur in the house. On Saturdays he and I will sample the newest
he's picked-up on his travels during the week. But I don't/can't
consume much myself, nor does he for that matter. Just a couple of lightweights
in that regard.
Like everything else he does, he reads-up extensively, immerses himself into
the subject. Whiskey is his newest interest. Once a week (sometimes we'll
miss a week) we break out the Glencairn whiskey tasting glasses and sample the
latest of his finds, and talk. It's something that I look forward to very
much, both the talking and the whiskey but mostly what he has to share.
My son is one of those exceptionally intelligent guys, that enjoys a conversation.
He's also a voracious reader, mostly books on the classics and military history.
So not only do I get to sample some good whiskeys, but get to learn more about
history as he shares the latest book he's into. Three things I enjoy: my
son, history and whiskey! So you see why I'd "look forward to it very much"
-Cory
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 6, 2021 09:51 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| I believe Whiskey is the normal spelling in the U.S., as it is in Ireland however
the spelling used by Scotland is Whisky ( no e ).
I believe we tend to use the Scottish spelling in England as do the Canadians.
Many Scots get upset if you use what they see as an incorrect spelling when discussing
their Whisky.
In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | Some of the best peated scotch, I've had. I do enjoy peated single
malts whiskeys.
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Love that pic. Back when we were still living in the Netherlands, I collected
those boxes/tubes (with bottle inside) but only the ones we emptied ourselves.
I had a good relationship with our local liquer supplier - he often went searching
for single malts we hadn't tried before. I had a similar "setup" with our
local cheese shop owner (without the "container collecting" part). He was pretty
sad to see us leave...
Niek.
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The pic is of some of my son's stash. They all have booze in them, he doesn't
save empties but keeps the bottles in their boxes for some reason. He's the
whiskey connoisseur in the house. On Saturdays he and I will sample the newest
he's picked-up on his travels during the week. But I don't/can't
consume much myself, nor does he for that matter. Just a couple of lightweights
in that regard.
Like everything else he does, he reads-up extensively, immerses himself into
the subject. Whiskey is his newest interest. Once a week (sometimes we'll
miss a week) we break out the Glencairn whiskey tasting glasses and sample the
latest of his finds, and talk. It's something that I look forward to very
much, both the talking and the whiskey but mostly what he has to share.
My son is one of those exceptionally intelligent guys, that enjoys a conversation.
He's also a voracious reader, mostly books on the classics and military history.
So not only do I get to sample some good whiskeys, but get to learn more about
history as he shares the latest book he's into. Three things I enjoy: my
son, history and whiskey! So you see why I'd "look forward to it very much"
-Cory
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 6, 2021 04:15 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| I'm the same, still have to look through rock pools as I did as a kid, fascinated
watching wood ants on their mounds and many more things.
Only ever watched nature programmes to see the Cicadas, not an event you'll
see too often in a lifetime.
I think the most annoying and spectacular thing we see is the mass of flying
ants once a year as they leave to start new colonies.
In Off Topic, randyf writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Do we all appreciate the world around us more as we age or are there many
more like myself that have always been both fascinated and in awe of the world
around us.
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I am in this group. I am always fascinated by the little things around me when
I go on walks, runs, hikes, bike rides, canoeing, camping, etc. Not only does
the wildlife intrigue me, but every type of plant, fungus, etc. Right now, the
17-year cicadas are out in my part of Ohio ("Brood X" as it is known). The last
time they were here, I had just moved into my first home at 28 and had no kids.
Now, my life could not be more different than it was then. The sound is deafening
and overly irritating, but the whole cicada life cycle and observing them above
ground just fascinates me. They are cute in a weird sort of way.
I love spending time in the outdoors as much as my LEGO!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 16:12 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| I told you I was an odd one, never ever liked Whisky/Whiskey or most strong
alcoholic spirits, just don't like the taste.
Drank Vodka a lot whilst in my late teens and early twenties but lost any interest
after too many hangovers, now I can't tolerate it at all.
Never liked anything that tastes earthy/peaty whether that's malt, beers
or those dreadful cheap wines we had in the 70's/80's here in the U.K.
My sweet tooth doesn't help, not a fan of anything too dry.
In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | We (my son, daughter and I) are playing with the idea of visiting the island
of Islay, Scotland.
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The island of Island.
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| | They make some of the best single malts there.
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hopefully a better pic...
Some of the best peated scotch, I've had. I do enjoy peated single
malts whiskeys.
Btw, if you enjoy peated single malts, there's the Westland distillery up
here in Seattle. We had lunch there last weekend. It's a young distillery
making some top-notch whiskeys. They used to import their peat from Scotland
but now source it locally from farmland down in (Shelton) Olympia, Washington
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 11:20 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Never get too much clotted cream, my opinion anyway.
Thanks for the tip about roadworks.
In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
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| | I am and I must remember to get my cream teas right, mustn't have a Devon
cream tea in Cornwall.
Must get into the right mind set too, dreckly as they say.
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Ah yes - must do it proper. Although my late father always said that the Devon
way is the best way - you can always put another dollop of cream on top!
Wish you well with your move.
PS Avoid the Tamar bridge if you can. Has resurfacing work going on, which is
likely to last for months. Absolute chaos!
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In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
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| | Whereabouts ?
I'm moving to the south west, all being well, in the next few months.
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The sun is beginning to shine here in North Devon. If I remember rightly from
your past postings you are headed over the border to Kernow.
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In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
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| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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Welcome to the 'sunny' South West.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 10:28 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Always appreciated stunning naturally beauty whether that be human or nature
itself.
Always envious of the wilderness around the world, nothing really like it here
in the U.K., some small exceptions.
Do we all appreciate the world around us more as we age or are there many
more like myself that have always been both fascinated and in awe of the world
around us.
Not necessarily a cool thing with your peers when you are young but then I've
never been what most would class as normal.
In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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Beautiful...
Now go out and carpe diem! You’ve got another seven hours before sunset, bag
some rays (as it's put in our house) Get that vitamin D3 machine in gear!
Really enjoy these type posts, thanks for sharing.
-popsicle
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 10:21 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| I am and I must remember to get my cream teas right, mustn't have a Devon
cream tea in Cornwall.
Must get into the right mind set too, dreckly as they say.
In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
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| | Whereabouts ?
I'm moving to the south west, all being well, in the next few months.
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The sun is beginning to shine here in North Devon. If I remember rightly from
your past postings you are headed over the border to Kernow.
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In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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Welcome to the 'sunny' South West.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 07:53 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Whereabouts ?
I'm moving to the south west, all being well, in the next few months.
In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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Welcome to the 'sunny' South West.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 07:51 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Don't know your part of Britain but glad to hear someone sees bluer skies
more often.
Never seem to have a camera, not that I'm any good with them, when the beautiful
sunrises or sunsets are on display.
In Off Topic, StephenB76 writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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Lovely photos, I'm lucky I get to see skies like that a fair bit as I live
on the Sussex Coast, and the sky yesterday morning at about 4:30 was amazing
even though it meant rain for most of the day, it had lots of the reds and oranges.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 07:48 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Must be Britain blue, limited edition obviously, never around for long.
Can't reach to test if it's brittle too.
In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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Not yellowed enough to be Brittle Blue… is it Britain Blue?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 07:46 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Can we go Dutch and share.
In Off Topic, HC writes:
| | OOOOOH....there it is.
was wondering ...since we had that for a couple of days here..but today it is
gone.
please give it back
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 07:44 | | Subject: | Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Not far, North Worcestershire.
Eldest daughter lives in Newent, even closer to you. I should imagine.
In Off Topic, Stevemac1976 writes:
| | same here mate - its stunning in Gloucestershire. Where abouts are you.
In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 04:22 | | Subject: | A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) | | Viewed: | 332 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2021 04:11 | | Subject: | Re: Identify this motor | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| Can't place it, a photo would almost certainly help identify it.
My only thought is it might be a train part, motor/transformer.
In Catalog Identification, ETC writes:
| | In a bag from a thrift store I found a motor that I don't see a list for
in the catalog.
It is 4x10x3-1/3, black with grey technic axle inserts. All in all it looks like
part# bb0129 except that it has a power lead that is not detachable. It has a
2-wire approximately 136 studs long that goes into a slot into one of the top
studs. The opposite end of the power lead ends in a 2x2x2/3 brick.The only imprint
I can see is on the bottom of the motor saying "Lego Group" and "08 2".
Can anyone tell me what set this is from and hopefully a part number?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 17:06 | | Subject: | Re: bhol01 in trans green | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| They've clearly come a long way since their beginning cloning Kiddicraft
bricks.
You can see their slow transition into today's sleek marketing and product,
a few hiccups on the way, in their basic bricks.
Collecting early pieces shows up all the refining of both the product and it's
branding that have happened over the years.
The change from slotted to hollow, then to tubes and supported tubes, each phase
having numerous variations, refining the injection points as they went.
The change from no logo to different base logos, changing to stud and base logo,
from that through numerous styles of stud logo only.
Then of course you have the test bricks in all it's forms and colours, not
to mention the unofficial pieces from various moulding companies.
There are many other things I could mention but then it's getting too geeky.
In General, SylvainLS writes:
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The first LEGO bricks did not have a logo, maybe because LEGO did not invent
those bricks, but took the idea from Kiddicraft.
Some time later these bricks came with the logo on the inside, after that came
the stud logo.
There are a few double logo bricks, with logo both on the inside and on the studs.
It is a great thing to look into.
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They just took time to learn/refine marketting: put your brand on the package,
then on the back of the product, then very visible on the product, so much visible
that only your brand is associated with the product / the stud now.
They might even have invented something there. Any marketting historian here?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 16:40 | | Subject: | Re: bhol02 & bhol04 in Dark grey | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, maxx3001 writes:
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| | Last chance to remind myself what I've tucked away, borrowed a couple of
poor images off my Flickr account as items not to hand.
Just about packed my Lego away, including my shop, now for the rest of the house.
Not sure I'm going to get this into one large removal truck, might need two
for everything but it looks like it's all going on hold again.
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Time to throw some stuff out, divorce helped me get rid of a lot of shite
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Doing just that, getting rid of a lot of stuff I've kept just in case it's
useful.
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Looks like I've lost my buyer, couple wanted to move her father next door
to them but it appears they are splitting up, not a good idea to live next door.
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To bad, maybe she can keep the house and still put her father next door 
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They aren't married, he's much older and owns the house, she doesn't
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Oh well, next stop is the estate agents, let's test the market and see if
turns out to be a blessing.
It's the job that I'm struggling to cope with, not good at all but I
can't afford to quit until I have a definite buyer just need my sanity to
hold.
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I know the feeling, my having been sick followed by a divorce isn’t a
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Sadly too many people go through massive upheavals, much more than myself but
it's never easy for anyone, it's great to see you back here on a regular
basis.
BL's not the same without you and others with a great deal of knowledge,
I've learnt an awful lot since I first began and still learning .
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In General, maxx3001 writes:
| | In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Not only Dark grey but double logo, Lego on studs and underneath.
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Cleaning up does help, right
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 16:05 | | Subject: | Re: bhol02 & bhol04 in Dark grey | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Last chance to remind myself what I've tucked away, borrowed a couple of
poor images off my Flickr account as items not to hand.
Just about packed my Lego away, including my shop, now for the rest of the house.
Not sure I'm going to get this into one large removal truck, might need two
for everything but it looks like it's all going on hold again.
Looks like I've lost my buyer, couple wanted to move her father next door
to them but it appears they are splitting up, not a good idea to live next door.
Oh well, next stop is the estate agents, let's test the market and see if
turns out to be a blessing.
It's the job that I'm struggling to cope with, not good at all but I
can't afford to quit until I have a definite buyer just need my sanity to
hold.
In General, maxx3001 writes:
| | In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Not only Dark grey but double logo, Lego on studs and underneath.
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Cleaning up does help, right
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 15:39 | | Subject: | Re: Other early items in odd colours | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Only ever seen windows and doors until l found these.
In General, maxx3001 writes:
| | In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Genuine Early Tan bricks, not faded, sorry for poor photo, white and yellow for
comparison.
Early widows in trans clear and a milky trans.
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Nice, not sure I ever saw Tan in slotted bricks.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 14:08 | | Subject: | Re: Spectacular faded pieces | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Forgot about those, haven't had them for years.
In General, SylvainLS writes:
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| | Reminds me of salmon shortly after it starts to cook.
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You eat too healthy. I was thinking about strawberry or cherry berlingots
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlingot_nantais
Not the white stripes but when the sugar gets a bit old / crystallizes.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 13:53 | | Subject: | Other early items in odd colours | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Genuine Early Tan bricks, not faded, sorry for poor photo, white and yellow for
comparison.
Early widows in trans clear and a milky trans.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 13:42 | | Subject: | Re: Spectacular faded pieces | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Reminds me of salmon shortly after it starts to cook.
In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Who says that faded pieces aren't worth keeping, they also sell when they
look like this.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 13:41 | | Subject: | Spectacular faded pieces | | Viewed: | 135 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Who says that faded pieces aren't worth keeping, they also sell when they
look like this.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Jun 1, 2021 12:25 | | Subject: | Re: bhol02 & bhol04 in Dark grey | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Hi,
They are CA.
In General, cosmicray writes:
| | In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Not only Dark grey but double logo, Lego on studs and underneath.
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Are those ABS or CA ?
Nita Rae
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | May 31, 2021 18:51 | | Subject: | bhol02 & bhol04 in Dark grey | | Viewed: | 91 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | May 31, 2021 18:00 | | Subject: | Re: bhol01 in trans green | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| These are bslot17's with closed slots ( ghost slots ), they don't have
Lego on studs just like the classic 2 x 4's.
In General, iprice writes:
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| | In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Another oddity to prove you can't rule out other parts in strange colours.
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Is that actually Lego? The moulding looks awful and there are no logos on the
pips (that I can see from that image).
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Studs. Not pips! D'oh!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | May 31, 2021 17:15 | | Subject: | bhol01 in trans green | | Viewed: | 148 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Another oddity to prove you can't rule out other parts in strange colours.
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