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All,
A few lucky folks are going to be very happy this weekend...
We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the
warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better
hurry.
Since there are so few, we are only announcing this here at LUGNET.
The limit is 2 per customer in order to give everyone a better chance of
actually getting one! Please use the source code A2CAR.
Good luck!
Jake
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Jake McKee
Senior Producer
LEGO Direct
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the
> warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better
> hurry.
>
> Since there are so few, we are only announcing this here at LUGNET.
>
> The limit is 2 per customer in order to give everyone a better chance of
> actually getting one! Please use the source code A2CAR.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jake
>
> ---
> Jake McKee
> Senior Producer
> LEGO Direct
Aaah, aahh, aaahh. I can't find it. Is this US only?
Oh, and thanks ever so much by the way!
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> All,
>
> A few lucky folks are going to be very happy this weekend...
>
> We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the
> warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better
> hurry.
>
> Since there are so few, we are only announcing this here at LUGNET.
>
> The limit is 2 per customer in order to give everyone a better chance of
> actually getting one! Please use the source code A2CAR.
>
> Good luck!
Jake,
I rushed to the LEGO website to find this set, but was unsuccessful in my
attempt; is this valid for phone orders only? Is it available everywhere?
TIA,
Pedro
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"Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:H3tv33.J08@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
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>
> Aaah, aahh, aaahh. I can't find it. Is this US only?
>
> Oh, and thanks ever so much by the way!
It isn't on the web, you have to call them and I suspect this is US only. I
just ordered mine (and I only ordered one). The woman I spoke with said
they didn't have many. Order quick - you'll need the "A2CAR" code Jake
mentioned in order to place the order.
Mike
--
Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=mpw - CTB/Brick Depot
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Simon Bennett writes:
> Aaah, aahh, aaahh. I can't find it. Is this US only?
I can't find it either. Where are we supposed to look? Where is the "source
code" supposed to go?
On another note, what happened to the Williams F1 car? I can't find that one
either. I though it was available now.
TJ
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Mike Walsh writes:
> >
> > Aaah, aahh, aaahh. I can't find it. Is this US only?
>
>
> It isn't on the web, you have to call them and I suspect this is US only. I
> just ordered mine (and I only ordered one). The woman I spoke with said
> they didn't have many. Order quick - you'll need the "A2CAR" code Jake
> mentioned in order to place the order.
I got one (woohoo!), and I'm in Canada.
The person on the phone didn't ask for the code.
Jeff J
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the
> warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better
> hurry.
Sorry, meant to mention... this is US only and only available over the phone.
Jake
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Jake McKee
Senior Producer
LEGO Direct
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Thomas Avery writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Simon Bennett writes:
> > Aaah, aahh, aaahh. I can't find it. Is this US only?
>
> I can't find it either. Where are we supposed to look? Where is the "source
> code" supposed to go?
>
> On another note, what happened to the Williams F1 car? I can't find that one
> either. I though it was available now.
>
> TJ
You have to dial shop at home. Less than 25 left now.
1-800-453-4652
I think Williams F1 is under Racers (don't ask me why)
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Jake,
Any truth to ther rumor that the LEGO Warehouse looks like the last scene in
the Speilberg Movie, "Raiders of the Lost Arc?"
It might mean some interesting "finds" in the future.
I could as an amateur archeologist offer to come to the LEGO Warehouse and
"unbury" some treasures for a small finders fee. ;^)
Todd
In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> All,
>
> A few lucky folks are going to be very happy this weekend...
>
> We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the
> warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better
> hurry.
>
> Since there are so few, we are only announcing this here at LUGNET.
>
> The limit is 2 per customer in order to give everyone a better chance of
> actually getting one! Please use the source code A2CAR.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jake
>
> ---
> Jake McKee
> Senior Producer
> LEGO Direct
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Todd Thuma writes:
> I could as an amateur archeologist offer to come to the LEGO Warehouse and
> "unbury" some treasures for a small finders fee. ;^)
Heheh. I assume the finders fee will be a percentage of what you find, no? :)
Hey, Jake, if this sort of thing is happening, I know a certain someone who
has several years experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment
who would consider commuting to the Enfield area... *hint* *hint* *grin* :)
-H.
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In lugnet.lego.direct, John P. Henderson writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Todd Thuma writes:
> > I could as an amateur archeologist offer to come to the LEGO Warehouse and
> > "unbury" some treasures for a small finders fee. ;^)
>
> Heheh. I assume the finders fee will be a percentage of what you find, no? :)
>
> Hey, Jake, if this sort of thing is happening, I know a certain someone who
> has several years experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment
> who would consider commuting to the Enfield area... *hint* *hint* *grin* :)
You had better watch out... these other guys might beat you up for that kind
of thinking! :)
Just to let everyone know, we are all sold out of this item!
Jake
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Jake McKee
Senior Producer
LEGO Direct
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Darn, Waited on phone for a bit only to get dis'd by the operator on NO MORE. I
think I am going to cry.... Thanks for that info though Jake your the best.
Since you guys seem to be looking in the corners how about trying the other
corner. I'll bet theres a Few 5571's If so PLEASE email me first :) I just want
4 of them...
Wayne
In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, John P. Henderson writes:
> > In lugnet.lego.direct, Todd Thuma writes:
> > > I could as an amateur archeologist offer to come to the LEGO Warehouse and
> > > "unbury" some treasures for a small finders fee. ;^)
> >
> > Heheh. I assume the finders fee will be a percentage of what you find, no? :)
> >
> > Hey, Jake, if this sort of thing is happening, I know a certain someone who
> > has several years experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment
> > who would consider commuting to the Enfield area... *hint* *hint* *grin* :)
>
> You had better watch out... these other guys might beat you up for that kind
> of thinking! :)
>
> Just to let everyone know, we are all sold out of this item!
>
> Jake
>
> ---
> Jake McKee
> Senior Producer
> LEGO Direct
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> Just to let everyone know, we are all sold out of this item!
Dang, I waited on hold for 30 minutes and no supercar to show for it. Some
Muzak would have been nice, or maybe just a message every once in a while to
let the caller know "Yes, you are still connected and in line."
Well, enjoy your cars. (Even you Canadians!)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
>
> > We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the
> > warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better
> > hurry.
>
> Sorry, meant to mention... this is US only and only available over the phone.
>
> Jake
>
> ---
> Jake McKee
> Senior Producer
> LEGO Direct
US and Canada, eh?
Jude
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"Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:H3u0pn.DxE@lugnet.com...
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> >
> > Sorry, meant to mention... this is US only and only available over the • phone.
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > ---
> > Jake McKee
> > Senior Producer
> > LEGO Direct
>
> US and Canada, eh?
>
> Jude
No need to nitpick, I think what Jake meant to say was "available from US
Shop at Home" which is where anyone in the US or Canada would order from.
Mike
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Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=mpw - CTB/Brick Depot
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Mike Walsh writes:
>
> "Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:H3u0pn.DxE@lugnet.com...
>
> [ ... snipped ... ]
>
> > >
> > > Sorry, meant to mention... this is US only and only available over the • phone.
> > >
> > > Jake
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Jake McKee
> > > Senior Producer
> > > LEGO Direct
> >
> > US and Canada, eh?
> >
> > Jude
>
> No need to nitpick, I think what Jake meant to say was "available from US
> Shop at Home" which is where anyone in the US or Canada would order from.
>
> Mike
Mike,
I am not nitpicking, I just want LEGO to remember and acknowledge we are
here. I find I miss having our own S@H in our own currency. I also have
other reasons I don't want to bring up here, for the sake of preventing
futile debate.
I guess I am more patriotic than I thought :-)
Jude
Trimmed .technic and .market.shopping
X-FUT .loc.ca
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"Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:H3u568.2p0@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Mike Walsh writes:
[ ... snipped ... ]
>
> I am not nitpicking, I just want LEGO to remember and acknowledge we are
> here. I find I miss having our own S@H in our own currency. I also have
> other reasons I don't want to bring up here, for the sake of preventing
> futile debate.
>
> I guess I am more patriotic than I thought :-)
>
> Jude
>
> Trimmed .technic and .market.shopping
> X-FUT .loc.ca
I understand your point but at the same time, had you still had Canadian
S@H, the Super Cars they found today wouldn't have been available for you
(you being Canadian residents) to order [1]. Like most things, there are
pluses and minuses depending on your perspective.
My last comment on this topic as well, I see no value in a debate either.
Mike
[1] - Unless the Super Cars they found today were part of the inventory that
moved to the US when they shut down Canadian S@H in which case they wouldn't
have been available to the rest of the North American market. Where they
came from is probably something we'll probably never know.
--
Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=mpw - CTB/Brick Depot
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> I am not nitpicking, I just want LEGO to remember and acknowledge we are
> here. I find I miss having our own S@H in our own currency. I also have
> other reasons I don't want to bring up here, for the sake of preventing
> futile debate.
>
> I guess I am more patriotic than I thought :-)
I hear you. I'm getting VERY tired of having to mail in my order or get
nailed an extra 12% plus shipping on VISA phone orders... I'm tired of it.
Dean
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All GONE!!
sold out by 2:30pm
Dam!!!!!!!
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Well, to all those who got a copy, have fun with them. ;) Certainly one of
the better Technic sets Lego has produced, and a great source for parts too.
For those who missed this, Super Cars are frequently available on ebay these
days (probably the second most common pre-1999 Technic item) but you will
have to pay around $200 or so for an MISB set.
Thanks for the offer here though. Let us know if you find any other sets
like this... *cough* 8868, 5571 *cough* :D
-Gaurav
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Gaurav Thakur writes:
> Well, to all those who got a copy, have fun with them. ;) Certainly one of
> the better Technic sets Lego has produced, and a great source for parts too.
> For those who missed this, Super Cars are frequently available on ebay these
> days (probably the second most common pre-1999 Technic item) but you will
> have to pay around $200 or so for an MISB set.
I didn't hear about the Super Car find until I got home yesterday, about
8 hours after it sold out. So this morning I hit some garage sales,
and found nothing spectacular, large gray baseplate for a buck,
bucket only filled two inches deep with mostly freestyle for another buck.
But later on driving home from the music store after renting a violin
for the kid I happened to see a yard sale sign so I stopped. And
there on the lawn was a very dusty partially built 8880 sitting
atop its instructions and box. The sticker said $5. Of course it's only
coincidence, but in eight years of garage saleing this is the first time
I've seen one-- so it's the kind of coincidence I love!
Maggie C.
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YIKES!!!
Lucky you!
Gary
"Maggie Cambron" <mcambron@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:H3vzF2.20x@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Gaurav Thakur writes:
> > Well, to all those who got a copy, have fun with them. ;) Certainly one • of
> > the better Technic sets Lego has produced, and a great source for parts • too.
> > For those who missed this, Super Cars are frequently available on ebay • these
> > days (probably the second most common pre-1999 Technic item) but you will
> > have to pay around $200 or so for an MISB set.
>
> I didn't hear about the Super Car find until I got home yesterday, about
> 8 hours after it sold out. So this morning I hit some garage sales,
> and found nothing spectacular, large gray baseplate for a buck,
> bucket only filled two inches deep with mostly freestyle for another buck.
> But later on driving home from the music store after renting a violin
> for the kid I happened to see a yard sale sign so I stopped. And
> there on the lawn was a very dusty partially built 8880 sitting
> atop its instructions and box. The sticker said $5. Of course it's only
> coincidence, but in eight years of garage saleing this is the first time
> I've seen one-- so it's the kind of coincidence I love!
>
> Maggie C.
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> For those who missed this, Super Cars are frequently available on ebay these
> days (probably the second most common pre-1999 Technic item) but you will
> have to pay around $200 or so for an MISB set.
By comparison, how much were S@H selling them for?
Kerry
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"Kerry Raymond" <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message
news:H3zu1H.Mpy@lugnet.com...
>
> > For those who missed this, Super Cars are frequently available on ebay • these
> > days (probably the second most common pre-1999 Technic item) but you • will
> > have to pay around $200 or so for an MISB set.
>
> By comparison, how much were S@H selling them for?
>
> Kerry
>
>
$139.99
Mike
--
Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=mpw - CTB/Brick Depot
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