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(...) On that I agree. If I were to make a polite suggestion for LUGNET, it would be to get the user activation/posting thing resolved. I mean, for us old-timers, this is nothing. However, for all the new 'script/php kiddies', LUGNET is terribly (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Is probably why I really never wanted to be ambassador. I mean, I love the ambassadors we have, and they do a fantastic job. I wouldn't be so good or fantastic, because I really have no filter most times. Anyway, get to BF2013 and we'll hang! (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks Robin! We'd love to see you next year (soon to be this year in, what, 26 days...) I literally have no idea at this time what the classic space layout will look like. I just know there will be one (just to assuage the fears of those that (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Come to think of it, I've never really seen your collection... We need to do house visits--do a roving tour of AFOL homes in our LUG! Dave K (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I'm inspired by those around me. (that'd be you :) ) Dave K (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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I'd like to add a couple thoughts that occurred to me which make me somewhat unsure where I fall on the spectrum of thought here, though I think I hie closer to where David is. Firstly, as an AFOL who has never lived anywhere near a convention, it's (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, for that LDraw.org has always been a niche - even here at LUGNET. Eventually we had to leave last year to get some fresh blood. The barrier to get posting privileges here had become so increasingly hight that ultimately there remained (...) (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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I *never* visit Lugnet any more, but thought I'd pop in, and here you guys are! It's very interesting - over on the SeaLUG email list, we've been having a big discussion about all these changes, and the nature of LEGO fan-dom, fan cons, and whatnot. (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Dropped in for my bi-monthly slum around Lugnet ... and really enjoyed your recap! I *really* hope I can get out to BrickFete next year. Robin (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Awesome room tour... and I wish more ppl would do that... I love seeing other peoples collections. A good portion of mine is organised very similar to yours. Thanks for sharing, Cheers, Janey "Red Brick" (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Dave, you rock... and I cant wait to see what the Brickfete 2013 display will look like. Cheers Janey "Red Brick" (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) You old timer!! Dave K (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) It's an awesome vid! Nice layouts! Dave K (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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(...) Love the gungan ship! I'll be watching as the days unfolds! Nicely done! Dave K (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote: <snip> (...) What? strong characters here on LUGNET?? :) I think if we post more, others will post more... I don't think it'll ever reach what it was. but I also think this is still the best place for (...) (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This is one I always wanted--saw it on the last page of every brochure in every set I got when I was a kid. Alas, never owned it :( <snip> (...) Dave K (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hey you kids!!!! GET OFFA MY LAWN! (ok, only kidding) (12 years ago, 5-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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How tall can a LEGO tower get? By Ruth Alexander BBC News Dec. 3, 2012 It's not just children who like to build towers with LEGO - the internet is alive with discussion on how many LEGO bricks, stacked one on top of the other, it would take to (...) (12 years ago, 4-Dec-12, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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WamaLTC was at the B&O Museum in Baltimore November 23rd through the 25th, 2012. Here is some video - (URL) (12 years ago, 4-Dec-12, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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One of the Canadian posters over on Eurobricks (where I posted this as well)... questioned me about a 7100 Educational set in Canada in the late 1970s. In the 1960s and 1970s TLG often reused the set numbers... sometimes 3 times. And from circa (...) (12 years ago, 3-Dec-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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This year we are combining both the City and the Star Wars advents to create a scene each day. Stop by and join the fun at: (URL) us your thoughts, captions and comments. We would love to hear from you as we roll along to Christmas Eve. (12 years ago, 3-Dec-12, to lugnet.announce.bimp)
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| | Canada's Largest LEGO Sets
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OK, I'm not referring to the mega-sets of the last dozen years, such as the Taj Mahal or the Death Star... but to 20th Century Sets. These sets are so rare, that they are likely unknown to all Canadian (and American) LEGO collectors. The sets are (...) (12 years ago, 30-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian sales November 30 to Dec 6
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(...) Here is the TRU deals in the Flyer 30% off 3182 Lego City Airport now 89.97 Regular 129.99 Lego Freinds - "We've Got it" -- makes me want to say good for you.. Nothing listted on sale. 20% off These Lego City and Creator shows City Sets: 4208 (...) (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | 5 Years of 'OBB' Classic Space Layouts
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It was such a long, long time ago (in a galaxy... yada yada yoda...) that we began our quest for a Classic Space Layout at our OBB shows (and 5 years seems to be the time-frame to do a retrospective--italic text comes to mind) We had a few (...) (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: LEGOFest Modena, impressioni e ringraziamenti
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(...) NO No...la tradizione vuole almeno una volta l'anno! Cmq l'impegno sarà un Legofest estivo ed uno invernale! Ed ora..."quel che resta": (...) ...molto sexi vero? ;-( (...) ...di che aroma profumava Willy? ...e il salame piccante PRIMA del (...) (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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(...) Hi Dave, I agree on your thoughts.... Only some weeks ago I have been reminded, that becoming a LUGNET member ment paying a (small) lifetime membership fee (really had fogotten that fact completely). This has been definitely one reason why we (...) (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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I didn't see a Canadian Tire Flyer this week, don't know if they have any LEGO on sale. ---...--- Walmart flyer good from Friday Nov 30 through Thursday Dec 6th. They show some Friends sets at full price. Three large tubs with transparent lids are (...) (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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... and here's the Christmas Card "attachment", but without the writing... (URL) Istok (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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I'm offering a limited time. LEGO DVD/download special.... buy one of my LEGO downloads for $29.95, and for an extra $14.95, I will send the download to any LEGO friend that you choose (worldwide) a week before the Holiday's (or earlier), with an (...) (12 years ago, 29-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Thanks Ben, That makes Since, At first I thought it was an Ikea Product that was not sold in Canada... (...) It is also a Joy when other AFOLS come and visit me, Especially by 'older brother' Dave :) (...) (12 years ago, 28-Nov-12, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) Well, he's dutch so close enuf ;) (oooooh, I'm gonna hear it from the wooden shoe contingent! Oh wait, that's me as well!!) Jeff has one of the most thorough and sorted collections I've ever seen. It's a joy to visit and see. (...) Dave K (12 years ago, 28-Nov-12, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) Actually, that's a good way of looking at it. LUGs are successful. All the LUGs I know are doing their thing and (most of) they are having an awesome time doing so! So there's that. (...) Same! (...) I still can't think of any better SINGLE (...) (12 years ago, 28-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Jeff, that are in fact two simple shelf boards connected by two hinges similar to this: (URL) So that gives a hinge connection which permits to fold the front part of the table down. (There are angle-brackets below, that keep the table in (...) (12 years ago, 27-Nov-12, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) <snip> <snip> <snip> <snip> <snip> and <snip> (...) Hi Dave, just wanted to report back, that I enjoyed this very unemotional look on Lego and the fan-ship-being (at least you tried to keep emotions out). So Lego wants to cut down costs. One (...) (12 years ago, 27-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Classic Space Station Rebuild...
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(URL) coming along... I've been working on it a bit here and there... mostly in 5-10 minute increments, but it's coming together slowly... The good bit is, yes it's been rebuilt a few times, but not really entirely from the bottom to the top. Now (...) (12 years ago, 27-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: LEGO train display at the Dartmouth Sportsplex Nov 24-25
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(...) Yeah, we're a good draw for the shows we're at as well. Not that this is acknowledged officially much... :( (...) I'd do so but I can't make it out to the show (again, :( ) (...) Dave K (12 years ago, 26-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns, FTX)
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| | Re: A wonderful show was had by all--Many thanks to the builders in OBB!
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(...) Organize? Me?? thanks for saying :) (...) Love the changes to Kevin's stadium--every show is different! Very nice! And now that Janey's asked me for some buildings for the town, I'm kinda excited about that, too! (...) Love the zoo!! Great, (...) (12 years ago, 26-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) k, that 's really cool! Fantastic build! Dave K (12 years ago, 26-Nov-12, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | 4 train motors to trade for RC track
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hey Guys, I am clearing out what is left of my 9v train stuff and i'm looking for RC track. The more I can get the better. I have 4 9v train motors available. My preference is RC straight track but I would also be willing to trade for an equivalent (...) (12 years ago, 26-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Who is that guy with his own picture on the LEGO Box??
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This guy.... (URL) it's Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen owner of LEGO! ;-) He was at Fanwelt 2012, the Cologne LEGO Show in Germany this weekend, and this picture was taken by my good German LEGO friend Sven Köppchen. Sven and a group of European AFOLs put (...) (12 years ago, 25-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGOFest Modena, impressioni e ringraziamenti
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(...) [silenzio-assenso] SteP ADeRURCRDM (12 years ago, 24-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Gail Meagher wrote: Another Walmart flyer in today's paper, this one good from Friday 23 through Thursday 29. Rollback on 4209 Fire Plane $64.44, was $69.78. (...) I was in a TRU today an they had BOGO 40% off all Star wars sets as (...) (12 years ago, 24-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Well-known member of the AFOL community arrested on alleged child molestation charges
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From: (URL) START OF REPORT **** By Michaelangelo Conte/The Jersey Journal on September 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM, updated September 28, 2012 at 5:44 PM A Jersey City LEGO "master" has been sentenced to the maximum prison term possible under his plea deal (...) (12 years ago, 22-Nov-12, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | LEGO train display at the Dartmouth Sportsplex Nov 24-25
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The Annual Dartmouth Model Train show is this weekend, November 24 and 25 at the Dartmouth Sportsplex (just across the MacDonald Bridge). Show is Saturday 9 am 4:30 pm and Sunday 10 am - 3 pm (but some people pack up early on Sunday). Admission is (...) (12 years ago, 22-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns, FTX)
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Some sales are three days only, some a week. No LEGO in the Sears or Canadian Tire flyers. ---...--- Walmart flyer three days only, Friday November 23 through Sunday November 25. $20 LEGO Creative building kit or DUPLO (hexagonal cardboard boxes, (...) (12 years ago, 22-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: A wonderful show was had by all--Many thanks to the builders in OBB!
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, David Koudys wrote: I agree with everything Dave said... and I want to say thanks for yet again organizing another great show. (...) It was great seeing everyone, and seeing the updates that Derek and Oliver have made on the (...) (12 years ago, 21-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | UCS TIE Vviper
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Another entry for the (URL) Novvember Vic Viper> builds! (URL) Clisk the pic for more details... AC (12 years ago, 21-Nov-12, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGOFest Modena, impressioni e ringraziamenti
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(...) Beh, io la babysitter in pigiama me la sono persa, e anche la prima mezza bottiglia di bianco, però per tutto il resto sottoscrivo al 100%. Grazie specialmente al padrone di casa, a chi ha fatto tanta strada in macchina per esserci, a (...) (12 years ago, 20-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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| | LEGO Magazine Advertisements Thru The Ages
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TLG has been advertising in magazines for over 50 years. Chapter 68 of my LEGO DVD/download has many advertisements that I've gotten from many LEGO AFOLs from around the world. Some are simple designs... others are works of art. In 1959 TLG got an (...) (12 years ago, 20-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Rare LEGO Promotional Sets
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(...) Chris in that scene of The Tudors Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) was pole vaulting over a swampy area... and the pole snapped and he got stuck underwater in the mud. They must have "pulverized" the Weetabix to give the appearance that Henry (...) (12 years ago, 20-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) You're right, it does! I have no idea of what that was about. The comment was about it being "too biscuitty". Maybe they had just smushed them up a lot. I will admit to doing that occasionally. -Chris Gray (12 years ago, 19-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | A wonderful show was had by all--Many thanks to the builders in OBB!
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A huge thanks to the people who showed up this weekend for the 2012 Christmas Toy, Train and Doll Show! We, as usual, put on a fantastic display for the viewing masses! I uploaded pics to my Flickr account-- (URL) to Jeff, Kevin, Derek, Janey, (...) (12 years ago, 19-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: LEGOFest Modena, impressioni e ringraziamenti
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(...) Questo è stato il primo vero Legofest da anni a questa parte... Che gioia! Ci becchiamo ancora tra 10 anni adesso. Anzi, facciamo 11, che tra 10 ho da fare :-) Ciao. Marco. (12 years ago, 19-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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(...) SIII...III, io! w. (12 years ago, 19-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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| | LEGOFest Modena, impressioni e ringraziamenti
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Grazie a tutti per questo bellissimo LF specialmente al nostro 6Lovers. Quel che resta: La babysitter (che sia benedetta) in pigiama La bottiglia di bianco mezza vuota PRIMA del pranzo Le vecchie facce neanche invecchiate di un giorno Ovviamente le (...) (12 years ago, 19-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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| | Re: The strange case of 1975 Eaton's Catalog Sets...
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) When I was a kid, we had all the 'even' numbers--2, 4, 6, 8... DUnno how that happened but that's what we got for x-mas and b-days (along with assorted other small sets), but I do (...) (12 years ago, 19-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Chris... like most American's, I've never had Weetabix before... I've based my entire knowledge about it on Showtime's THE TUDORS miniseries BLOOPERS clip... (starting at 3:13 in this clip).... (URL) looked like Chocolate Cream of Wheat... but (...) (12 years ago, 18-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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Ciao c'è qualcunooo...ooo Fabio (12 years ago, 18-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.it)
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| | Re: Rare LEGO Promotional Sets
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(...) I'm allowed to be off-topic, right? :-) WEETABIX is nothing like "Cream of Wheat". I don't know about the US, but for a while WEETABIX was sold in Canada as well. Think of small bran flakes moulded into an oval form, about 3/4 inch thick and 4 (...) (12 years ago, 18-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Rare LEGO Promotional Sets
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TLG has been making LEGO Promotional Sets for other coumpanies ever since 1955, when the first Danish Esso Service Stations were giving out LEGO Esso vehicles. One of the most famous and interesting promotional LEGO sets was the 1592 Town Square set (...) (12 years ago, 18-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Whatever happened to the "Lugnet Coming in Summer 2012"
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(...) You missed it! It was pretty cool but it had to be turned off... I think someone complained. Then there was a study group formed but they couldn't agree what to study or how to talk so it all fizzled. (12 years ago, 18-Nov-12, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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| | Re: Gear - Christmas trees and santa for sale
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(...) Some pictures and a video of the waving Santa (URL) (12 years ago, 17-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | The strange case of 1975 Eaton's Catalog Sets...
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Hello Canadians.... Since I live only 10 miles from the Canadian border (across from Essex County Ontario)... I've always had a special affinity for Canadian LEGO... but there have been a few LEGO mysteries peculiar to Canada that I have never quite (...) (12 years ago, 17-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Minifig-scale Hawk? [DAT]
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(sent to the .dat ghetto, due to .general posting restrictions) (...) That's not bad, but it did turn out kind of ... flat. Here's what I put together (well, with virtual lego). It's a bit too big, compared to a minifig. But it's about on par with (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: The 236 Garage... the simples and yet most complex LEGO Set...
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(...) Ouch!! (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Unknown Orange LEGO Windows/Doors Found....
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(...) Thanks Dave! My favorite chapter is the one on LEGO Wooden Boxes... there are over 70 boxes not found in any online database! And lots of other unknown sets. People keep sending me items that I've never seen before, and I keep adding them to (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The LEGO Company and the North American AFOL
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In lugnet.general, David Koudys wrote: <snip> I do want to be prefectly clear regarding my comments--I have no issue with discussion. Actually, I actively encourage it! One only had to go to the archives of off-topic.debate right here on LUGNET to (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Unknown Orange LEGO Windows/Doors Found....
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: <snip> (...) And let me tell ya, I'm glad I got the DVD a while back! It's just a wealth of information regarding lego. Sometimes I ust put the DvD in and randomly skip around--always something interesting (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The 236 Garage... the simples and yet most complex LEGO Set...
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: <snip> (...) Well at least there's that. they were probably hot wheels or matchbox then :) (...) I have about a dozen doors and frames--some of which are broken :( and lots of garage 'baseplates'. Keep (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO Horizon Express set 10233
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(...) IIRC a January announcement means that the boxes hit the shelves in the USA before Christmas. On our side of the pond, we have to wait until our birthdays. Greetings, Jacob (who only has to wait until February) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Unknown Orange LEGO Windows/Doors Found....
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Back in the 1950-55 era TLG made LEGO bricks in at least 24 colors (but only 4 sizes... 1x2, 2x2, 2x3 and 2x4). And they also made classic windows and doors, but different from the later (1956-86) classic windows/doors era. These earlier (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The 236 Garage... the simples and yet most complex LEGO Set...
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(...) Dave, I'll console you a little bit... the really valuable 1:87 scale cars were mainly only sold in continental Europe. Britain had a very rare black Jaguar (#670), but the USA had just basically common color vehicles, and only a Bedford Esso (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The LEGO Company and the North American AFOL
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(...) Well then, he or she will miss all the fun! (...) That. Blows for the organizers (...) I've seen fans go out the door with skids piled high at least now there's no incentive to do store runs. Go if you want. Might be better in the long run (...) (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | No November WHaCKoLUG
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Here is just a reminder that there is NO WHaCKoLUG dinner this month, due to the train show. WHaCKoLUG will return, third Sunday in December, and our holiday potluck will be in Jan. 2013. Cheers Janey Red Brick (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All speculation may end right here because we have the words straight from Kevin in my inbox... this has been cut from a very long letter explaining why and what will continue and what will not continue... "THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NO LONGER (...) (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The 236 Garage... the simples and yet most complex LEGO Set...
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(...) You're lucky. A long time ago (long before the internet), I bought a collection off a retiree that basically doubled my LEGO collection at the time (now it might make a dent, but not much). Anyway, whilst sorting it I came across a few (...) (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) What about a flipper, a 3x3 corner plate and a 1x2 'shoe'/'beak' part? It's a bit big, and maybe looks more like a kite, but at least it looks like it could fly... (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) also *had* some of the cars, but none of them survived my childhood. A bicycle, two mopeds/Vespa and a motorcycle did survive, though, and are displayed in my 'Historical Lego' shelf... (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) <snip> I actually own a few copies of this set (sans box) Dunno how, over the years, I acquired them, but they are pretty cool! Dave K (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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No LEGO in the Sears flyer this week. ---...--- Canadian Tire Flyer good from Friday November 16 through Thursday November 22. Save 20% on LEGO building sets. Shows these three SW sets: 9492 Tie Fighter $55.99 (after sale price $69.99) 9498 ST's (...) (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGO Horizon Express set 10233
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(...) I dont understand why they dont sell it before chistmas? I guess that lots of people would like it for christmas (at least me) Sonnich (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Collectors Guide Future Updates as E-Book + Rare Windows
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(...) Buy a DVD or download... and get either 15 mint classic windows 5 1x4x2 and 10 1x2x2 (3 lots available)... 5 New... (URL) 10 New... (URL) 4 mint 1x4x5 red windows with glass... (4 lots available)... 4 New... (URL) 4 New... (URL) or download... (...) (12 years ago, 15-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Does anyone know of a minifig-scale rendition of a hawk? Or other similar birds. I've been looking at the farm birds included in medieval market set for inspiration, but I haven't been able to come up with anything that really flies. Unfortunately, (...) (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | The 236 Garage... the simples and yet most complex LEGO Set...
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Rather than repost this... I just posted an article in Eurobricks (where images can be added) about one of the most complex LEGO sets of all time... the 236/1236 LEGO Garages set... (URL) set also has about a dozen packing variations. Found in (...) (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Whatever happened to the "Lugnet Coming in Summer 2012"
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(...) That must be Canadian humour... eh? Rene has been veeeeeery busy... and often unavailable (I know the feeling)... I think the law of unintended consequences may have kicked in.... :-( Gary Istok (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: rtlToronto Dinner tonight.
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(...) Yeah, your presence was woefully missed (though I did have apple pie so it's all good :) ) See you this weekend Dave K (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and you are...? Why you post here? Dave K (...) (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Jeff. I am back now, and had a GREAT time touring various LEGO places Regards (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Whatever happened to the "Lugnet Coming in Summer 2012"
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Shouldn't this be posted in local.rtlToronto ? .General? whats that? Regards Chris (...) (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Gear - Christmas trees and santa for sale
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Hi I have those for sale, 3 in total: (URL) a waving Santa: (URL) them for christmas this year! They take up a lot of space, therefore I will not keep them til next christmas Feel free to state an offer WBR Sonnich (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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Hi I am looking for Fabuland sets/parts/instructions in any condition - what matters to me is the price. Broken and yellowed parts ok for my need. Does anyone have something for sale? I dont want to buy sets as there are normally listed, rather a (...) (12 years ago, 14-Nov-12, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Christmas Train Show November 18th, 2012
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(...) There will still be some space stuff at the show, I will bring my space hanger project, and a few ships... Jeff VW (...) Just in time to go to Wendy's for lunch! Jeff VW (...) (12 years ago, 13-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Unfortunatly, most of my basic brick bins are empty (at least the 2 x 4 bins as the bricks are all being used as filler under our many displays.. Jeff VW (12 years ago, 13-Nov-12, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) and you are...??? The interesting bit is, really, no space layout so you can leave those boxes at home! I has a sad about that, but really, if it's not ready for prime time... and I'm not the original cast of SNL so if it's not, it stays home. (...) (12 years ago, 13-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) My bess guestimate, Jeff vW has at least twice the collection I have. That's my best guess just by looking at the pics. Dave K (12 years ago, 13-Nov-12, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) Hey Dave! Am I on the list!! am I? Well?!? See you Saturday and Sunday! Jeff VW (...) (12 years ago, 13-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Thanks for posting your Lego Room pics here, I saw the images of your under table storage carts, and i love the idea of them. I am also using Ikea's Ivar Shelving for my Lego room, but I saw this image, and I have never seen a Double wide (...) (12 years ago, 13-Nov-12, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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This is just a reminder that the show is on THIS WEEKEND!!! (read details below) I'd love to see everyone at the show! Come out for setup on Saturday or just for the show on Sunday! Let me know and I'll get your name on the list. if your e-mail is (...) (12 years ago, 12-Nov-12, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Whatever happened to the "Lugnet Coming in Summer 2012"
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(...) I'm very curious as well... (not that I'm padding my post count now...) Dave K long live LUGNET!!!! (12 years ago, 12-Nov-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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