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(...) I'm in. Eric (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'm planning on coming. Jamie has to work in the morning, but gets out at 12:00 EST. So if traffic isn't too bad, we should probably be getting to Woodfield right around 1:00-1:30. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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I'd like to but chances are great that I will be working again this Saturday. (won't know until Thursday) Don't count me in but I may show up. (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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OK ... just to reiterate. Looks like popular opinion favors 1pm at Cheesecake Factory at Woodfield Mall (Schaumburg, IL), so that it will be. After lunch, we'll go to the store to hang out. Please RSVP to this thread or email me so we can get a (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" P-A-B Inventory? (was: woodfield)
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(...) OK, new plan. In April I am going to go to ALL 3 LEGO STORES in one day. This is going to be supa dupa sweet. Thanks to everyone who posted info in this thread--it has all been very helpful. (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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(...) The downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" DOES have Pick-a-Brick, although the selection is meager. I was there just last month. They have about 1/3 to 1/4 what Woodfield and Northbrook have. Also the bricks are sorta mixed up, with black (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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(...) The downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" does NOT have Pick-a-Brick. They carry a large selection of sets that varies from time to time and sometimes have clearances. (HP sets were 50% off, Jack Stone at 75% discount) I have even seen a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) "The Shops at North Bridge" is in downtown Chicago. I haven't been to that store in almost a year now, so I'm not quite sure what they feature. The Lego Store at Woodfield Mall is in Schaumburg (suburb)... in non-rush-hour, it is 45 minutes to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'm planning on going up to the LEGO store in Chicago that's at The Shops at North Bridge in April. I'm confused as to which one this is. Your above post mentions a LEGO store at Woofield and one at Northbrook. I don't know if one of these is (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I vote for 1:00 lunch at the Factory. Mmmmm... manufactured hamburger. Eric (20 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Is it possible for someone to periodically post a list.. or a photo works of what is curently in inventory? Does it change often? Couldn't TLC do this.. I mean with a disclaimer saying they can't guarantee stock when you arrive and all, but (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well, since it seems both you and Felix vote for lunch at Cheesecake, I'll go with that also. Anyone else? Lets try and get a final plan nailed down by the end of the weekend at latest so we can (re)post and also spread the word to people via (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) This may be closer to 320%. It will be me, my wife, and two small boys. Is there a "final" plan? I'm bringing my all LEGO robot that plays Connect Four. If we have time, and a place (with AC), I'll set it up and let people play against it. I'm (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Tim, We will problably be there I was reluctant to take the day off due to the fiasco it was getting my job back, but it seems I have the day off anyway-Ken (...) ___...___ Say “good-bye” to spam, viruses and pop-ups with MSN Premium -- free trial (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I think 1pm is a bit early. I'd say something like 3-4, and then have dinner at Cheesecake? Willing to go with 1, I was just hoping for something later in the day. (...) I have a handful of email addresses for people who I've spread the word (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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PAB Chicago is a joke. You should be pleased with the one at Woodfield.-Ken (...) ___...___ Stay informed on Election 2004 and the race to Super Tuesday. (URL) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Just to clarify, the Lego store at Woodfield isn't an outlet store. Also, it's much smaller compared to the one in Chicago (North Bridge). The in-store sales are better, at least they were after Christmas and then, only on World City Police. I'm not (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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So, just to get the ball rolling... Woodfield mall, Cheesecake Factory. How does 1 pm sound? Perhaps after lunch/desert we can all head over to the outlet together. So far, it sounds like the attendees will be... Felix Greco Tim Courtney 90% of (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) You can count me in. :-) Eric (20 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I would be even happier getting together on March 14th. But I'm about 90% sure I'll be there either day. Steve (20 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) The suggestion was only put out last night. So far, I've seen no responses other than yours. I do believe we'll get a good response. Once I've heard from a few people, I'll put out a call for people to state whether they intend to come or not. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Hi. Are people still planning to meet at Woodfield? I'm interested in meeting others in the Chicago area who are also interested in Legos. (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) How does Saturday, March 13 sound? We could go to the Woodfield store, and then have dinner at the Cheesecake Factory right there in the mall. The weekend before is the NILTC show at Harper College, plus I have a couple projects due the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'd love to make a trip to attend a gathering. For me, it would need to be a weekend, and sometime when I can go over to the LEGO store. (never been to a pick-a-brick) BTW, do they have Technic bricks there? Anyway, maybe sometime next week (...) (20 years ago, 13-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I concur. It's just a short jaunt from the pick-a-brick in Woodfield. We can go pick some bricks with our greasy fingers after lunch! Oh wait, I shouldn't have written that where Tim can read it. :-) Eric (20 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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It took a while of scanning the shows but we finally saw the WYWO Lego show. I thought that you did a great job! (and you look so 'normal"....LOL) Anyway, congrats on the show from another, even older, Lego infected family from the Chicago suburbs! (20 years ago, 8-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Not knowing how to post, I'll have to reply. I am the "While you were out" LEGO homeowner. I did not come forward because I could not remember my LUGNET PASSWORD! I made several attempts to recover it, then gave up. Thank you to my new friends (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Cheesecake Factory at Woodfield is always good ... mmm. -Tim (20 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Schaumburg would be great so my wife could go up and shop while we had a meeting. I'm not sure how to go about this. Anyone in the Schaumburg area willing to volunteer a meeting place? Any ideas? Felix (URL) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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I would show up in Schaumburg. (Milwaukee is home.) -Erik (20 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Guess that I would be one of 'those' people, sitting here staring at row after row of empty PAB cups........ With 3 Lego stores within an hours drive you would think Chicago would be a perfect place. (20 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Great idea! (...) I'm going to meet Beth on Sunday, and I'll talk about this with her then. (...) I'm up for it. I think a good location would be Schaumburg - easily accessible via highways, a LEGO store, pretty central to the Chicago suburbs (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Glad to hear it. Looks like Steve Hassenplug is interested, too. I've contacted Tim and he has told me there are some unaffiliated builders coming to the store, so he can generate interest on that end. Tim proposed we try and meet in late (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) only ones in the midwest that uses lugnet) I really like the idea of a non theme-based users group. I did attend the show at cantigny park, which i enjoyed VERY much, but it can be hard to talk technic worm joints and new articulation methods (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Seems like a nice idea to me. Of course, I'm more into Mindstorms, and I live in Indiana. But if there was anything going on that I thought was interesting, I'd drive up for it. (20 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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The discussion of a Chicago based LUG has never really come up. I think one of the reasons has been because NILTC took the role of a Chicago Lug and also because MichLUG does a lot with our area too. So, what would everyone (or anyone) think of a (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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MichLUG will be displaying at the 1st Annual Midwest Lego Train Show in Wheaton, IL the weekend of December 6th & 7th, from 9am till 4pm. MichLUG will display a 5ft by 10ft Castle/Pirate layout as well as a 10ft by 15ft Train/Town layout. MichLTC's (...) (20 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org, lugnet.castle) !!
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I was at the Woodfield store about 8 days ago and no doubt it has changed a little since then. Don't forget only about another 30 minutes or so away from Woodfield is Northbrook Court and ANOTHER Lego/Pick-a-Brick store! That's 2 PAB's within a (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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I'll be in the area for a few hours next week and was wondering if anyone had a list of the current Pick-A-Brick inventory. I want to make sure it's worth the detour. -Duane (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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With all the scare talk on the new gray blocks, I figured that I better 'hit the bricks' today and head over to the Pick-a-Brick store and get what I need to finish my current build. I only needed a few hundred more gray 2x4's so what a better time (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Yeah...I heard something about that as well. Lucky folks those folks are indeed ;) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) hehe Anyway, these should make excellent jobs for those AFOL's who _have_ been hired by Lego Retail. Good luck to those individuals. Just don't push for display space for MOC's for at least a month or so :) :) And seriously, if there were to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You've heard? ;-) -Tim (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Lego employees that happen to be both afol's and quite knowledagable about the Lego product and customer service--and sent them to the new stores before openings as trainers for the new employees... Talk about a dream job, eh? Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, as the guy scoping out the Glendale store I can tell you that the sign outside the store claims it opens on the 14th of November. I'll be quite upset if this isn't the case as they were still boarded up on the 30th. -Dave (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) crossposting to state groops since I forgot to do so earlyer. Also there is still plenty of space so if your interested in hanging out with people from at least 4 different clubs let me know. -->(roj2323@yahoo.com) ondrew p.s. I have a place (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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(...) Ok, from what I understand ALL of these stores are open except the NY and NJ ones - and they open up next week. These are stores not temp kiosks. And I still need the Duplo bricks for them! All I have so far is the IL. stores brick - I still (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) According to the people I've spoken to who work there, the LEGO stores are permanent retail outlets. In case you missed these, here are some pictures of the store in Marlboro, MA: (URL) have heard that the store in Burlington, MA is set to (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Actually that store last Christmas was owned and operated by Waldenbooks. Lou (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Sounds good, I hope to find some time to visit atleast one shop that sells Lego. (...) Wow! That would be great. However since I'm traveling with a friends family I don't know all about the plans for the trip but I'm pretty sure they don't (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Well, it was nice meeting you on saturday Tim. As soon as i got home i tore open the designer set and put together a mecha, then i opened up the pick-a-brick cup and sorted the parts, i was actually suprised how much i got for only 12 bucks. I am (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) The closest store to Rockford would be Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, just about an hour's trip on I-90. The next closest from there would be Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Let me know as you get closer to leaving - email me - and we can make (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) I'm leaving for Rockford the 3:rd of december, I'm going with a friend who has relatives there. How's the Lego store situation in Rockford? :) Any Lego store not too far from Rockford is also on the 'possible visits' list! Hopefully we will (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd)
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(...) Saturday I work until 5. Erik Olson should be coming down to the store then too. (...) The construction on 355 has ended pretty much. There aren't any more barracades, no lanes closed, and they're just working on shoulders and tidying up the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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I am definately going to have to pay the store a visit. I'm running low on most of my basic gray and black bricks and don't feel like waiting for bricklink, so ill have to grab a few cups. I was actually thinking of heading to woodfield this (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Frank - Most of the parts are basic, with a few special elements like trees, fences, and Creator flowers. The range will rotate over time. For mech parts, I suggest the Designer series. Where in DuPage are you? I'm in Wheaton. (...) LOL :-) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Frank - Most of the parts are basic, with a few special elements like trees, fences, and Creator flowers. The range will rotate over time. For mech parts, I suggest the Designer series. Where in DuPage are you? I'm in Wheaton. (...) LOL :-) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Logically this means you should be able to fit about 826 1x2's in there, making the price about a penny each. Hmm... Are you taking orders? ;) ~Mike (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have successfully fit 137 2x4's into a large container by stacking them in successively larger discs with studs on the side. When doing this, there is a small amount of space around the sides that can hold plate or small, irregular pieces, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks to me like a flat rate per container. $13 for the large, $7 for the small. Anybody know the average number of 2x4 bricks you can fit into one of the large containers? Thanks, ~Mike (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) In the new brand stores, its by volume. $6.95 for a small cup, $12.95 for the large. I don't have cup measurements (ounces) yet. -Tim (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) What is the cost for pick-a-bricks? I assume it is by the pound. Is this correct? Eric (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This looks very close, if not exact, to our assortment at Woodfield. -Tim (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Alright! Finally a lego store near me, and some lego fans that are also in my general area! I live in DuPage county, about 15 minutes from woodfield, so I will probably be making several stops at the store. The pick-brick-section only has you basic (...) (21 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I went back to the new LEGO Store in Marlboro today and made sure to get at least one of everything they sell in the Pick-a-Brick. Here is a complete inventory of what is available: Brick: 2x10 in Yellow 2x4 in Black, White, Grey, Dark Grey, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) Not sure, I know that can't be done at the individual store level, though. (...) No, I didn't. That's very cool! :-) I'll let you know if I'm on next Saturday, email me towards the end of the week. Or, if I am off, we could hang out sometime (...) (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Will they put your book in the store? (: Did you know your book comes up on Target.com whenever you search for Lego? (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Cool! Yep, open Saturdays until 9, I think. The store opens at 10am. -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Huw - Either Ondrew or I will work on getting an inventory up soon. -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I've arranged to be dropped off there next Saturday (25th). I will have to hang around for hours before I can go home. Oh no. (It is open Saturdays right?) (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMwLC9.1zGI@lugnet.com... (...) on the (...) Tim, Could you post an inventory somewhere? I'd like to compare it with the UK stores. TIA Huw (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I just visited the new LEGO Store in the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro this morning. Brickshelf pictures are available at (URL) It looks very nice! The store is stocked with many (though apparently not all) of the sets that are currently in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes, there is a Pick-A-Brick. Its around the corner from Marshall Fields, on the middle level. -Tim (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMvtyL.xKn@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) days (...) were (...) in the (...) day. (...) Does this store have Pick-A-Brick? If not, will it by 11/5? I will be in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm working at the Woodfield store now, and its a blast! The last several days we spent stocking and assembling the store. Today was the first day we were open, and it was a lot of fun sharing LEGO with the customers. If you're in the area, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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The stores in: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough and Woodfield Mall, IL - IL-Schaumburg Open today!! So if you are in the area go check it out! They have the Duplo Promo bricks for the opening!! And there IS a market for these bricks! So keep (...) (21 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general) !
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(...) There is a Brand Retail store on Michigan Avenue, and there are two planned new Lego stores in the Chicago Metro area before the end of the year. Check Mark P's post about the new stores about 4 days ago. (URL) Lyttle (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Hi! A good friend of both me and the brick is going to Chicago later this autumn. Since he's not a member of Lugnet (yet) he asked me to ask you; Are there any good LEGO stores in particular he would like to visit while there? This might well be the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Oh the Central South (or Mid-south), I gotcha. Well maybe y'all should be hoping for something a little more progressive before you wish for a LEGO store in that part of the country. I'm thinking you'd wish for a decent highway system, cable (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Right after I made that post, I figured you of all people would speak up with irrevelant information. I was going to to say that the Central part of the South needed a Lego store, but I figured if you were going to flap your jaws to say some snide (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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What-cha talking about Rob, we already have two in Georgia and one in Florida. Seems like they have the south taken care of....at least the part of the south I care about :) jt (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Nah, there needs to be one down in the south! How about Arkansas, or western Tennessee, or even *gulp* Texas! -Rob *sensing an email from TJ ANY time now* Hendrix "BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:HL02FL.1v1E@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Columbus? Bah, Cleveland's the place to go! They're even building a brand new upscale shopping center not 5 minutes from my house. I'm telling you, that would be a great place to put a Lego store :) Adrian (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) what? no Easton Town Center, Columbus OH ?! A top Mall with a top consumer market, well, maybe next round..... (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Yeah I already got cornered, er, messaged about it ;-) If I find out when the grand openings are, I'll try to be there schedule permitting. -Tim (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! Very cool Jake! Now I just need to find people who are local to them so I can get some of those yummy Duplo Promo bricks! I need to add to my (URL) collection> ;) Mark P (URL) Land Of Bricks> (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Can you tell us if these are seasonal stores? Woodfield had a shop last year - full retail :( but it was only open around the holiday shopping season, if I recall correctly. It was neat seeing the novelty items...pencil cases and stuff. (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) This is the correct list. I'm not sure on dates (they are still working on the final dates), but will share them as soon as I get them. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liason LEGO Community Development (LCD) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) stores in NY, but he didn't tell me where. I'm guessing it's A) The one in Palisades Center, and B) possibly one in Manhattan, or one of the other four boroughs of NYC. Joe (so excited...he can hardly sleep at night) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Does anybody know when the new wave of USA Lego stores are going to open? This is the list of new stores as I know it: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough Paramus Park, NJ - NJ - Paramus Northbrook Court, IL - IL-Northbrook Glendale Galleria, (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Replying to self - it was only an 800 mile day, not 900... ;-) JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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(...) After only wiping out a few of the track-side structures on the layout.... Gotta love that 8-wide overhang! The Challenger still needs some fine-tuning, this was its "world premier", since I had never actully run it powered. "Thanks" to all (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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Well the whole NILTC club was very pleased ( and a few members surprised) to receive a visit by John Gerlach at our Thomas show today. He stayed for only a few hours but it was a real blast! The highlights included: a. Joint NILTC/GMLTC 8-wide (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Yes. AND call the mediaperson on it (in a nice way, while thanking them for the coverage) if they misquote the interviewee. (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) I suppose it's up to us to change that impression when we give interviews. If we (collectively) make a conscious effort to say they are not just for kids, perhaps it will change over time? -Tim (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) The article doesn't make more than the usual number of errors (BrickLink.com as a source for "LEGOS" ...) but I do wish the media would give up on the "adults playing with kids toys" angle, it gets a little tiresome. If some LEGO sets are (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Gosh, I'm tired. I meant this last parenthetical to mean ... "this was a problem, since they were being so disruptive." -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Ohh, I wish that was our problem :-) There's a mentally handicapped child who is at one of our shows every year. He really loves the trains, but is quite loud and disruptive - and his parents have difficult time controlling him. One of our (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) You've had problems with guest trains in the past? Do tell! The only problems the GMLTC has had recently is when a kid brought his Hogwart's Express. We're so used to running our 8-wide trains - they require almost full throttle - we ran his (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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