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(...) The funny bit is that the 'puter in the '88 Dodge is one of the first, and there's no external plug-in for diagnosis--you can only read the engine light flashes to know what's going inside there... (...) I've been trying to get my company to (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Tachikoma Special> (URL) Hoverbikes> (URL) Fuchikoma Special> (URL) Hurricane MkII> (URL) Small Arms> (URL) BGC Hardsuit 04> Enjoy! Soren (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) That would not surprise me at all. Some of the shipping cartons for stuff that Dollar General got last year, left me with the impression that it *may* have been stuff originally consigned to KB. Likewise, a DM from CVS told me that some of the (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Joseph, a fellow from out west (VLC) mentioned he met someone from rtlToronto here. Anyways, I guess Joseph says "Hi!" Calum (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Questa sera arrivo a casa dopo una giornata di lavoro abbastanza distruttiva e cosa trovo? 3 confezioni di pile Duracell con annessi 3 mini-set Lego gentilmente offerti dalla mia mogliettina!! I set sono: (URL) sarà sentita in colpa di non avermi (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) If the store happens to be KBToys, they have a website with consumer information that also lists the stores that are slated to be closed during 2005. (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.general, Michael Hall wrote: (interesting story...) Hard to believe, even for KB. I thought they actually sold OVER retail in some cases? TRU used to give a small discount if you bought over 1000 USD at a time, if you knew to ask for it. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, that's certainly wacky, but I can offer one possible interpretation based upon my limited experience in retail. I worked at a small game/hobby store from 97 through 99 that sold a lot of role-playing games (among other stuff). One (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.general, Michael Hall wrote: SNIP (...) I've noticed recently that a few of the nearby KB locations (in Baltimore/Central MD) have looked really empty. My guess is that these stores are on the chopping block for closure - although this has (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yep, pretty sure. I was surprised too. They sent old light gray, the new light gray (bley) and the old dark gray as three distinct shades (image below, black not shown). To be sure, I checked the bley against my mini SD set, which was one of (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Danny, I' ve just seen your Johnny Five model and that' s really great !!!! Your own electronic parts, very good looking design, good LEGO knowledge..... WELL DONE !! I especially like the design, you are an artist :-) Chris. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Oh, what the hay. I don't want to get any of the employees at the stores in trouble, because they are all really friendly and great people, but I will release the store name anyway. The assistant manager, who is my favorite, is leaving anyway. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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On your webpage you mention the following colours: "white, light gray, bley, dark gray and black". Are you sure that one of the colours is the new colour? Remarkable; I thought they would do a colour-change with all the greys at the same time. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) For a while, they were sending lots of sets and I was buying a good deal of them. The shelves weren't close to empty and I would leave some for the kids to buy. For some reason, that changed about three or four weeks ago, when they stopped (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I agree with Dave, this is crazy, I think it might even be considered silly or rediculous. If you are actually paying retail as you say I can't see why they would care how much you bought. From your description I have to assume this is either (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) TLC thinks so too: (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) This seems extrmemly odd to me. Based on other posts you have made to LUGNET, I will assume that it is either TRU or KB. TRU can be a little funky at times, and I think KB is on the way out anyway. A small town toy store would not likely have (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Wow, that's CRAZY. I guess maybe I could see them worried about the stocking situation-- since IIRC Toys R Us managers can't control their inventory, they just get what's sent to them (assuming this is TRU or some store with a similar policy). (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I noticed this in the paper today: (URL) Lego Racers at the CN Tower. Did anyone remember the Tour of the Universe ride they had there? I thought the theming was really well done--they had these cool tickets which looked just like real airplane (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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Hello everyone, I've been working on this custom faction for a while now and finally I have finished my first ship for it. The Interstellar Legionnaires Class C Medium Support. Preview: (URL) Gallery: (URL) PLMKWYT! Chris Perron (21 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX) !
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