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(...) yeah, when I think of THE Chris Magno, I think of nobody... Dave K (...) (12 years ago, 11-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can't remember ever skipping a dinner on the 2nd Friday unless we're having a show that weekend. So I'm more than sure we've had our rtl dinner on Friday the 13th!!!! (chainsaws not included, or am I mixing my horror genres...) Dave K (12 years ago, 11-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Long term average theoretically is 1/7... has that been holding true for you? Or do you guys skip the months where it's the 13th ??? (12 years ago, 11-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Lead? no Hang at the table where other people show up. Yes. Chris 3rd nobody from the left. (...) (12 years ago, 10-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What--you lead the oldest LUG in Toronto? That's cool! Though I don't see any other LUGs in Toronto--at least, not here on LUGNET. 17ish years?? Wow! I should join your lug! I'm a builder! I live (close to) the GTA! Maybe I'll come out to (...) (12 years ago, 10-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's beautiful! So much detail in such a small area. Love the creek, love the trees, love everything about this! Nicely done! Dave K (12 years ago, 10-Dec-12, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Yep, Who ever it was, oh so many years ago, that decided that the newly founded group of Toronto based Lego Adult Fans of Lego should meet on the second Friday of every month; well lets just say not a lot of foresight was put into what could be the (...) (12 years ago, 10-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In the midst of the Mirkwood forest runs an enchanted stream closely guarded by elves that protect and repel any unwarranted visitors. These elven guards patrol not only the forest floor, but also the canopy with their uncanny ability to leap from (...) (12 years ago, 9-Dec-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Dave. We are having a blast with it. (12 years ago, 9-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(URL) it's my bathroom reno... :) Having fun with it. The tub area is now finished and I can have a shower again (and there was much rejoicing). This weekend it's the vanity area and the drywalling.... Dave K (12 years ago, 7-Dec-12, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey you! Long time no talk! :) Are we allowed to talk about LB here? (not that many ppl read this forum anymore ;) ) My incentives for doing shows, ever since the first show, were to a) display my absolutely fabulous mocs (yeah, whatever...), (...) (12 years ago, 7-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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| | Mag Wheel Master LEGO Technic 8417 MSIB
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Mag Wheel Master LEGO Technic 8417 (URL) fact that you're on Lugnet, you probably already know this is quite an old set. This is MISB from non-smoking home. ending soon. Good luck and thank you! (12 years ago, 7-Dec-12, to lugnet.market.auction)
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LEGO 8002 Destroyer Droid™ / Star Wars Destroyer Droid (URL) started at one penny, still less than list price, and reasonable shipping from US. Non-smoking home. Ending soon! (12 years ago, 7-Dec-12, to lugnet.market.auction)
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For the most part, I think you're spot on-- although I don't foresee a huge outcry from fans regarding a change in support for LUGs and events. The color change and 9v really affected everyone as customers, versus this which is (as I understand it) (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'll also add that Winners has a few Lego sets in right now. I can't recall the numbers, but there was the large mining dump truck, Plo koon's Jedi starfighter, the small forest fighter atv, and the City of Atlantis. Andrew (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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All flyers good from Friday Dec 7 through Thursday Dec 13 unless otherwise noted. No LEGO in the Canadian Tire flyer this week. ---...--- Zellers - Save 30% on all Yellow ticketed toys and electronics. Friday 7-Sun 9, save 10% when you pay with an (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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In lugnet.general, Michael A. Joosten wrote: <snip> (...) That's a good point--if TLC's outreach to the general populace hasn't changed (and at this point I'm not sure of the status of this point), such as ComiCon or whathaveyou, then this really is (...) (12 years ago, 6-Dec-12, to lugnet.general)
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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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| | Re: 5 Years of 'OBB' Classic Space Layouts
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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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| | Re: The LEGO Company and the North American AFOL
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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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| | Re: Canada's Largest LEGO Sets
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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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| | Re: The LEGO Company and the North American AFOL
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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?
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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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| | Video of B&O Museum Holiday Festival of Trains Layout
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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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| | Canadian sales November 30 to Dec 6
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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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| | Re: LEGO DVD Download Special Christmas Offer....
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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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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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| | Re: Rare LEGO Promotional Sets
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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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| | Re: Rare LEGO Promotional Sets
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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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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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(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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(...) Ouch!! (12 years ago, 16-Nov-12, to lugnet.general)
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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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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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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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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