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(...) Except that AFOL's are a tiny percentage of their consumers and of those, "collectors" are merely a small percentage. Therefore if they really wanted to keep 99% of their consumers happy they would try to limit the actions of collectors - such (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés dimanche 7 janvier 2007]
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Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouveaux articles ---...--- ** Réf. 7945 - La caserne des pompiers 2007 ** par (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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(...) That was southern Ohio. In Michigan on Thanksgiving, the turkeys are frozen by the time they hit the tarmac. It's more like bowling balls being thrown from helicopters (but the still make nice potholes). (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, keeping your consumers somewhat happy, and promoting your public image, can sometimes be a very good way to run a business. As to the collector end of things (i.e., hoarding a commodity to control the market, then making a profit off (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought it was nonsense when LEGO had to offer to buy back some of the Maersk container ships when they were able to produce a second run of them. "Collectibles" are a gamble and the "dealers" lost. So sad, thanks for playing. Catering to (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks like (URL) Andreas Opperman>. And in response to John's first statement I have to agree. Going to 1000steine land last year was amazing and it looks like Frechen may be even better. I'm really regretting deciding not to go now :( Tim (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I'd like to see some close ups of these (URL) bits. Does anyone know who made them? Chris (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
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(...) You must drive past a different Detroit than the one I'm thinking of... Steve (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll send you the serial number bricks--I have a few sets of 'em. All the other bricks you probably already have. Dave K (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have a few in red if you want 'em (...) And that's what separates the fan from the fanatic. A LEGO piece produced cira 1972 is technically different from one produced in 2007. Yet, for the hobbyist, they do exactly the same job and in (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It does stress the clip but I have enough not to worry about breaking a couple ;) Those connections are just too useful to not abuse them :) The doors... ummm yeah... they open... sort of... not Tim (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's funny. My mother-in-law has a Galaxy Explorer that belonged to my wife. She lets my sons play with the pieces, when they visit. She even has the box & instructions. I'd love to buy it from her, just to have it, but she won't give it up. I (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Exoforce meets Steampunk...Into SteamForce!!
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I appreciate you sharing this. It takes a favorite set and gives it that fun, chunky steampunk look. Personally, the robots should have 2x2 domes for bodies. (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) "They're hitting the ground like bags of wet cement!!!" Dave K (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I never had that gate. I REALLY wanted that gate as a kid. Oh wait...I do...I have a Metroliner. I think it's in white. (...) Well, some people want collectable stuff. It's a complete set. There's something to be said for a set of, a (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) set from the 1960's--Set #345 (LUGNET Ref-- (URL) ) K, how many people right here in our very group can build this set with the pieces they have in their collection? (Peeron instructions -- (URL) the shrubs and trees, I could probably build at (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [...] (...) [...] (...) Yeah, the tile in the tile-with-clip (LDRAW# 2555) thing... That really stresses the clip. Also, the tile would rather sit at a bit off of a right angle to relieve some of the strain. I used that technique once to build (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Nathan! Calum (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) No, the minute you pass into Michigan you can tell the interstate has potholes the size of turkeys. Calum (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, it's a pretty neat piece. Jeff Van Winden used it in his space ship shown at BrickFest last year. Unfortunately, it's upside down! :) There's a lot of bracketing behind the wall to attach it upsidedown without a seam. Even (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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