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29 August 2012 - When Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder of Ethiopian footwear company SoleRebels, travelled 3,500 miles to Denmark to meet Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, the chief executive of toy company Lego, she was excited at the prospect of the two (...) (12 years ago, 30-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | UNSC Bullfrog
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I present the all-apocryphal UNSC Bullfrog, a well-armored forward assault mech. Technical specifications to follow as soon as I make them up. About 9 points of articulation plus the windscreen & buzzsaw, I can tell you that much. (12 URLs) Thanks (...) (12 years ago, 28-Aug-12, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX) !
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| | Series 8 out in Canada
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I was in the Walmart in Halifax Shopping centre today and they had four boxes of Series 8 figs out. Even had one box still sealed if anyone in the area wants it. Good chance to pick up a bunch of cheerleaders if you missed them the first time as I (...) (12 years ago, 28-Aug-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale Aug 24-Sept 3
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(...) On another note, the 2012 Sears Wishbook became available for pickup on August 25th. A fair bit of Lego in it, but interestingly, it states that the LEGO is only available online or for catalogue purchases, so I guess we won't be seeing it in (...) (12 years ago, 27-Aug-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale Aug 24-Sept 3
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No LEGO in the Zellers, Walmart or Sears flyers this week. ---...--- The TRU flyer is good from Friday August 24 through _Monday_ September 3rd. Note, TRU has free shipping when you order 3 or more LEGO construction sets through the website. 25% off (...) (12 years ago, 25-Aug-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Peeron
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Does anyone know what's happening with Peeron? There have been no updates since 08 April and I get no response from them and I offered to submit an inventory; still no response. (12 years ago, 19-Aug-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | ItLUG Ballabio 2012 galleries
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The 7th edition of Ballabio event last July was a great success. 81 exhibitors from 4 countries (Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland) and 7965 visitors in two opening days. Here some links to picture galleries: - MOCs and AFOLs: (URL) (...) (12 years ago, 18-Aug-12, to lugnet.events)
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| | LEGO Tycoon Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen gives a third of voting shares to his 3 children
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(Originally Posted May 21, 2012 from the DailyMail website.) LEGO tycoon Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen gives more than a third of the voting shares to his three children By DAILY MAIL REPORTER LEGO tycoon Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen has given more than a third (...) (12 years ago, 18-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Star Wars Celebration VI
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Just wondering if anyone here will be at Star Wars Celebration VI next week? GFLUG will have a display there again. If so, please check our display out and introduce yourself. :) (12 years ago, 17-Aug-12, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: SAP Executive pleads 'not guilty' in LEGO-theft case (update)
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(...) As our favourite chosen hobby gets more mainstream, we'll see all sorts of, well, icky stuff that sort of relates to it. So yeah, I offer the following new NG's-- lugnet.criminal_behaviour lugnet.who's_behind_bars_now lugnet.law a.k.a. (...) (12 years ago, 17-Aug-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Canadian sales Aug 17-23
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(...) A friend got the flyer. They also have 20% off Cars, Dino and Alien Conquest. Excludes clearance. Also 20% off 8 selected Star Wars sets. 7965 Millennium Falcon $143.97 7964 Republic Frigate $123.97 7962 A&S Pod Racers $95.97 7879 Hoth Echo (...) (12 years ago, 17-Aug-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: SAP Executive pleads 'not guilty' in LEGO-theft case (update)
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(...) well, yea. PS do we need a true crime section? (12 years ago, 17-Aug-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LEGO Owners, Ontario teachers invest $614 million in ISS
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Posted August 16, 2012 LEGO Owners, Ontario teachers invest $614 million in ISS COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Toymaker Lego's owners and a Canadian pension fund are to pay 3.72 billion Danish crowns ($614 million) for a 26 percent stake in Danish cleaning (...) (12 years ago, 17-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: SAP Executive pleads 'not guilty' in LEGO-theft case (update)
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Larry Pieniazek wrote: snip (...) The thing of it is that he's got loads of money and now the appearance of 'hey, i didn't know' He could bury the courts and stuff for years with this sort of crap and can afford to pay for it (...) (12 years ago, 17-Aug-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: SAP Executive pleads 'not guilty' in LEGO-theft case (update)
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(...) NOT paying attention after running an experiment based on a YouTube vid he saw? I'm SURE that's what happened... who could doubt that? I mean, really. (12 years ago, 16-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Show MOCs
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (12 years ago, 16-Aug-12, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Canadian sales Aug 17-23
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Well, I guess it is better than last week (no LEGO in Zellers, Sears or Walmart flyers, and no TRU flyer). This week there is no LEGO in the Sears or Walmart flyers. ---...--- Zellers flyer good from Friday August 17 through Thursday August 23. Save (...) (12 years ago, 16-Aug-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGO DVD download with 455 Lear Jet Freebies...
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(...) Also... (damn I have to stop going into the basement... it's like LEGO Ahlzheimers... I find new parts every day...) I have 2 6626 Ambulance Helicopter (no box, no instructions... mint period parts... and (this is a rarity) a sticker sheet. I (...) (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Child's LEGO Table with 6+ lb. of nice bricks for $20
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(...) Dave you would be most welcome to stop by... Lar is stopping by next week. I'm also downsizing my LEGO collection... way to much LEGO in the house. Dave didn't we meet at the NMRA Train Show in Detroit back in 2007? There was an entire (...) (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | How to find us
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www.arklug.org www.facebook.com/groups/arlug/ (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.org.us.arlug)
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| | Re: Child's LEGO Table with 6+ lb. of nice bricks for $20
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(...) The next time I visit Windsor I'll tell ya! :) In all seriousness, i'm really thinking about making a trip to your abode just to hang out--it'll be a 4-5 hours(ish) trip. Dave K (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | LEGO DVD download with 455 Lear Jet Freebies...
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OK the LEGO DVDs were going out slowly... bad source... some were empty... But the LEGO DVD downloads go out within hours... and download in only 6 minutes... Also found more stuff in he basement... 5 #455 Lear Jets... no box, no instructions... but (...) (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Child's LEGO Table with 6+ lb. of nice bricks for $20
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(...) No takers at $20... OK then $10.... if you Michiganians pick it up... Gary Istok (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | SAP Executive pleads 'not guilty' in LEGO-theft case (update)
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August 14, 2012 (Update report) SAP Executive pleads 'not guilty' in LEGO-theft case Thomas Langenbach, arrested by MV police, faces up to five years in prison By Sue Dremann Palo Alto Online Staff August 14, 2012 A Palo Alto software company (...) (12 years ago, 15-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | FREE China Service for 8 with a purchase of LEGO DVD (Michigan residents only)
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OK.... this is going to be the strangest LEGO offer ever on LUGNET... I have four 8 settings dinner service that I've been wanting to sell. They're too heavy to ship to sell on EBAY... and the folks in North Carolina (Replacements Ltd.) only offer (...) (12 years ago, 14-Aug-12, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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| | Re: New website for LEGO download or DVD... with free future upgrades to the database info.
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(...) Oh hell yes... :) That's why downloading is really today's technology (as you would probably agree Lar). CDs and DVDs are so "yesterday". But often people seem to still prefer them... I guess old habits die hard. By using a download , it's a (...) (12 years ago, 14-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Build Up Japan - 1.8 million LEGO Bricks Used to Create Map of Japan
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1.8 million LEGO Used to Create Map of Japan From Spoon-Tamago website, by Johnny on August 9, 2012 I know what you’re thinking: ugh, another LEGO project using a gazillion LEGO. Indeed, the Internet seems to be teeming with (...) (12 years ago, 13-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.jp, FTX)
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| | Re: New website for LEGO download or DVD... with free future upgrades to the database info.
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(...) Do you plan to make access available to those who purchased prior to the website coming on line? (12 years ago, 13-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | New website for LEGO download or DVD... with free future upgrades to the database info.
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I now have my own website for buying the 2,800 page Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guide (1949-1990s) on DVD or especially on Download (immediate 10 minute download to your computer desktop with no shipping/customs charges). (URL) need for (...) (12 years ago, 11-Aug-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary
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(...) Unless 1937 is the beginning of international sales? (12 years ago, 11-Aug-12, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | How to build your own LEGO Mars Curiosity rover
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Curiosity rover model made with Lego bricks. (URL) (12 years ago, 11-Aug-12, to lugnet.space)
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| | The LEGO® Story (80 years) Video
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LEGOClubTV YouTube channel: The LEGO Group celebrates its 80th Birthday on August 10, 2012, take a look back at its history with this short animated film. Video: 17:09 LEGOClubTV channel Video: The LEGO® Story (URL) Enjoy! (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.animation, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary
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(...) i may be mis-remembering... But our family moved in August of 1979--I was 12. And for christmas one year, I received set 918. I have pics and I'm in the 'old' house (a.k.a. prior to August 1979), so that'd be christmas '78. The galaxy explorer (...) (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary
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(...) LOL.... TLG was never quite behind the 8 ball when it came to years and dates... although 1979 is indeed the first year for Space LEGO, Dave you may have a hat that announced the introduction of the new theme as it was being developed in 1978. (...) (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary
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(...) Also, Space came out in '78 (I have a hat that says so), along with that yellow castle thingy... ;) Dave K (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Monthly Dinner - Toronto
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(...) Decisions decisions... do I fight traffic just to have a greasy burger with chris, or do I go home and luxuriate on the back deck watching the sun set... Hmmmm.... Decisions, decisions... I'll jsut say this-- expect to see me when you see me (...) (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary
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(...) -snip- (...) I don't know why LEGO states 75 years, and not 80 years? Shouldn't 1932 to 2012 be a difference of 80 years? Unless the first plastic 'LEGO' element was created in 1937. Go figure? (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary
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From PRNewswire: LEGO Group Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary Quality, Creativity and Fun Remain Top of Mind with Company ENFIELD, Conn., Aug. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group today celebrates the 75-year anniversary of its founding in Billund, (...) (12 years ago, 10-Aug-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Monthly Dinner - Toronto
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Well, It has been a few weeks, and after the close of Brickfete, I wish I could find some way to reconnect with the people I met at the show. HEY! How about we have a dinner? I'm thinking this Friday, Aug 10. 7pm at a nice family restaurant like (...) (12 years ago, 8-Aug-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | UNSC Gazelle
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I present the apocryphal UNSC Gazelle, a light-duty anti-infantry mech. Technical specifications to follow as soon as I make them up. About 13 points of articulation plus the windscreen, I can tell you that much. (10 URLs) (12 years ago, 8-Aug-12, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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