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WE HAVE LIFTOFF!
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lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.loc.us.or.eug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains
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lugnet.events
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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:46:48 GMT
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The Greater Portland LEGO® Railroaders (GPLR) are not
exclusively about LEGO trains...
On Thursday, January 11, 2007 GPLR delivered their 4th LEGO
diorama installment at the
Washington Square LEGO Store (Tigard, Oregon) “Window Into The Community”
display.
The diorama is a Rocket Garden and celebrates LEGO Space Exploration, or as some
of us call it “Space Bricksploration”. This is
a Minifig/Town related theme LEGO has periodically marketed since 1990, with the
advent of set 1682 Space Shuttle.
Jeremy Rear and Kim Toll take the theme to a highly designed and engineered
level to build MOCs (My Own Creatons) with unique and unconventional details.
Please take a moment to
preview our creations. If you get a chance, stop by the Washington Square LEGO
Store and carefully look at the details.
In addition, these MOCs and thousands of others will also be featured at
BrickFest™ PDX 2007, March 30 - April 1,
2007. Be sure to register
and join the fun with the international LEGO community!
-jeremy
proud gplr member since 1998
visit: gplr
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At NWBrickCon2006 I showed my
first ever multi-colored sculpture.
It was a part of the moonbase display. It was an 8 foot tall cone with a
bulging red stripe spiraling up the side.
But the red stripe is structural. It’s not just tacked on the outside. It may
look boring to other people (after all it’s not
naked people), but it’s one of my
most important technical breakthroughs.
Comments welcome and appreciated.
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This is the Spaceport I built for the 2005 NW Brickcon.
Some features:
working baggage system (elevator takes it down to the tarmac, and a conveyor
takes it up to the baggage claim are)
monorail connection
it was made to connect with my gray civilian transport (see bricklink folder at
bottom for those old pictures)
Thank goodness for PAB in Bellevue.
8 gates, each at typical moonbase corridor height.
3 moonbase corridor connections (2 at 10 bricks high, one at 30 high)
Spaceport Bricklink folder:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=149516
Gray Civilian Transport Bricklink folder (for reference):
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=126112
Thanks for looking!
Jeff Pelletier
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OK - this isn’t really a vignette, but it DOES feature Joe Vig.
This was a module made for the Haunted Mansion at the 2005 NW BrickCon.
It is pretty self-explanatory; Joe-Vig, as a symbol of all that is naive about
the mini-fig world is being roasted (literally) by the non-Mini-figs.
Bricklink gallery: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=149520
Enjoy!
Jeff Pelletier
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Coming in October: NWBrickCon 2005
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lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.viclug
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lugnet.events.nwbrickcon
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Fri, 22 Apr 2005 05:11:00 GMT
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NWBrickCon 2005, a convention in the Pacific Northwest for Adult Fans of
Lego, will take place October 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2005, in Seattle. All
AFOLs are invited. This will be the fourth annual NWBrickCon. Planned
highlights include:
* MOCs
* public exposition
* Brick Bazaar
* roundtables
* build contests
* presentations
* lots of AFOLs
More details and online registration for the 2005 event will be available
at
http://www.nwbrickcon.org/
in the next few weeks.
--
TWS Garrison
http://www.morfydd.net/twsg/
Remove capital letters in address for direct reply.
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In lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, Daniel Brown wrote:
> In lugnet.market.shopping, Todd Kubo wrote:
> >
> > In some Walgreens in the NW - I came across 3 that were small enough that they
> > did not stock a large toy section. In all cases like this they had none.
> >
> > A few had them on endcaps, but mostly on the upper top of shelves, or wherever
> > the 3 for $11.98 section is.
> >
> > I asked one store manager if they would be receiving more. The response was that
> > once these sold out that would be it. The 3 for $12 would run until they were
> > out of items in that bracket and they would not necessarily get more. I guess
> > that would depend on the location. (re: what Larry said above)
> >
> > In one store, a fairly new one and quite large, they had none and didn't even
> > know what I was talking about. They responded that they had "everythign they got
> > out already" So go figure.
>
> After first hearing about this Sunday at NWBrickcon, I cleared out two stores in
> the Seattle area (Mercer Island and Ballard). I visited 6 other stores which
> were either out already or never got any to begin with. I would not be
> surprised if there were still some out there especially in the north end. For
> those who are still looking, besides the two I cleared out, also empty are:
> Capitol Hill, Central District, Bellevue, Kirkland (x2), and U District. I
> cleared out Ballard just last night. The employees gave me such shocked looks
> when I told them I wanted the lot. I ended up with 64 boxes (sadly none had the
> trans orange wedges) which I estimate is about a 20% increase in my total brick
> count. Score!
> --Daniel
Don't bother with the North End. I cleared out the following stores. :)
Greenwood, North City, Lake City, U District, North Gate and Downtown.
Boxes are in different lots. No way to tell but ones from North Gate all had 1x1
2/3 Trans orange slopes!!
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Todd Kubo wrote:
>
> In some Walgreens in the NW - I came across 3 that were small enough that they
> did not stock a large toy section. In all cases like this they had none.
>
> A few had them on endcaps, but mostly on the upper top of shelves, or wherever
> the 3 for $11.98 section is.
>
> I asked one store manager if they would be receiving more. The response was that
> once these sold out that would be it. The 3 for $12 would run until they were
> out of items in that bracket and they would not necessarily get more. I guess
> that would depend on the location. (re: what Larry said above)
>
> In one store, a fairly new one and quite large, they had none and didn't even
> know what I was talking about. They responded that they had "everythign they got
> out already" So go figure.
After first hearing about this Sunday at NWBrickcon, I cleared out two stores in
the Seattle area (Mercer Island and Ballard). I visited 6 other stores which
were either out already or never got any to begin with. I would not be
surprised if there were still some out there especially in the north end. For
those who are still looking, besides the two I cleared out, also empty are:
Capitol Hill, Central District, Bellevue, Kirkland (x2), and U District. I
cleared out Ballard just last night. The employees gave me such shocked looks
when I told them I wanted the lot. I ended up with 64 boxes (sadly none had the
trans orange wedges) which I estimate is about a 20% increase in my total brick
count. Score!
--Daniel
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In lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, Ryan Swarick wrote:
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What ones? I went to a couple today and had nothing.
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Try waiting a few days, they probably will get more. Walgreens uses automated
replenishment (we were told by some store managers) so stores that had a lot
taken quickly should get a large quantity as replacements.
For instance, Kim Toll, Frank Filz and I took 31 out of the Lake Tapps Rd
location, that should be one that sees a lot more come in, theoretically.
If you can find out what day they get replenished, that would be a good day to
hit them.
XFUT market.shopping
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What ones? I went to a couple today and had nothing.
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In lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, Ryan Swarick wrote:
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I think overall I’ve ended up with 40+ of these
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I guess then there is really no point in looking for these myself since the
hoarding has begun.
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I’ve seen some stores with close to 100 still. Yes I actually left some on the
shelf. :-)
Tom
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I think overall I’ve ended up with 40+ of these
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I guess then there is really no point in looking for these myself since the
hoarding has begun.
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In lugnet.org.us.sealug, Russell Clark wrote:
> I have two Duplo bricks from the just opened LEGO Store in Hillsdale Mall in San
> Mateo, CA. These bricks are also for the not-yet-open Valley Fair store. I am
> looking for someone to trade these bricks for a couple of bricks from the new
> LEGO Store in Bellevue in Bellevue Square.
>
> Russell
Sounds good! I have a couple extra Bellevue Store bricks I'd be willing to
trade. email me at eskimo-2@comNOSPAMcast.net
Wayne
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I have two Duplo bricks from the just opened LEGO Store in Hillsdale Mall in San
Mateo, CA. These bricks are also for the not-yet-open Valley Fair store. I am
looking for someone to trade these bricks for a couple of bricks from the new
LEGO Store in Bellevue in Bellevue Square.
Russell
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In lugnet.events, Todd Kubo wrote:
> Well all,
> It was a long day in Bellevue Washington as we assisted in the opening of the
> 16th LEGO store.
> It was a rush from the opening hour, and I have to say the store was the most
> packed even early in the morning at the mall. Wayne Hussey, his wife Terry
> Landers, Ashley Glennon and I, had a great time show our own MOCs and helping
> with the kids build area and a Spiderman 2 Mosaic.
>
> All in all a great day here in Washington as we welcome LEGO to our area!
>
> Play On, Just Imagine, and Hurray for the LEGO corp.
> Welcome to the Pacific Northwest!!
> Regards
> T.K.
Hey Todd you guy's did a great job!! My son and I rolled through there early in
the morning (before 11) and the store was busy.
Thanks
Daniel
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In lugnet.general, Brendan Coughlin writes:
> Hi everyone.
>
> I thought this was kind of interesting and decided just to post it here. I
> accidentally came across this website, which is called "Odyssey, The
> Maritime Discovery Center." On the webpage there is a description about a
> Lego Maersk 12' long container ship...the largest one in the world (aka The
> Maersk Sovereign). Unfortunately there are no pictures, but it sure makes
> one wonder. I actually e-mailed the lady trying to get pictures, but had no
> luck. First of all, here is the link to the website:
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> http://www.ody.org/info_news_pr030602.htm
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> Just scroll down about halfway and you'll see the Lego beginning. SECONDLY,
> I have also included a picture of the Maersk Sovereign container ship itself
> in real life.
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> http://members.tripod.com/shumsw2/maersk/SovereignMaersk3.jpg
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> First, that ship would be insane to see in Legos. Secondly, Lego actually
> MADE that many light blue pieces? Just think of how many light blue pieces
> would have to be used to build that thing. The website said the ship was
> made from approximately 75,000 pieces. That means that well over half of
> those pieces were light blue.
Maybe someone in the Seattle area has seen it?
ROSCO
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In lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, Matthew Gerber writes:
> In lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, Mark Benz writes:
> > Hi,
> > Along with the striped Lego sheet skirting we put up around the display
> > table, we also had one of the "Shell Gas Station" Red Lego Flags on the side
> > facing the Robot tables in the front corner. We got the skirting back, but
> > did anyone from SEALUG happen to take the flag home by mistake?
> > Thanks,
> > mark benz, BAYLUG
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> All of my vinyl banners ended up staying in the Pavilion after tear-down,
> and according to Dan, LLC has them for pick-up. I'll be down there in a
> couple of weeks to pick them up, and if your flag doesn't show up by then,
> I'll see if it's with the event stuff.
I'll check with Dan when our crate returns.
--
Tony Hafner
www.hafhead.com
www.sealug.org
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In lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, Mark Benz writes:
> Hi,
> Along with the striped Lego sheet skirting we put up around the display
> table, we also had one of the "Shell Gas Station" Red Lego Flags on the side
> facing the Robot tables in the front corner. We got the skirting back, but
> did anyone from SEALUG happen to take the flag home by mistake?
> Thanks,
> mark benz, BAYLUG
All of my vinyl banners ended up staying in the Pavilion after tear-down,
and according to Dan, LLC has them for pick-up. I'll be down there in a
couple of weeks to pick them up, and if your flag doesn't show up by then,
I'll see if it's with the event stuff.
Matt
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