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(...) snip Since Chris is so obviously enamoured with Chima (since he's going on about his love affair with that theme in every conversation...), I think it's time for a poll-- Chris should: build a 10 x 10 MOC for BrickFete using only his Chima (...) (11 years ago, 6-Jun-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | NASA Partners With the LEGO Group for Design and Build Contest
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NASA Partners With the LEGO Group for Design and Build Contest WASHINGTON -- NASA and the LEGO Group are partnering to inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers by offering a new design competition. The competition will spur students of all (...) (11 years ago, 6-Jun-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfete 2013!
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Great info here. Just a note to add that I think Chima is going to be Amazing. Yep. Chima - I said it! (...) (11 years ago, 6-Jun-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | New Logo Etc.
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The VLC is still alive and growing! With the second LEGO Store coming to Vancouver this year interest in LEGO has never been greater in Vancouver. Is there some way to change the VLC Logo here? We recently updated it to (URL) you're looking for us (...) (11 years ago, 5-Jun-13, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Brickfete 2013!
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(...) Plus everyone still subscribed by email. (11 years ago, 4-Jun-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Quarterly LEGO Fan Survey update
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From LEGO Community Engagement and Events (CEE) Dear LEGO Fan community, In April 2013, we ran an installation of our quarterly LEGO Fan Survey, and we would like to share the results with you. Over 5,000 LEGO fans over the age of 13 participated (...) (11 years ago, 1-Jun-13, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGO® StarWars™ 10236 Ework™ Village (video)
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Set was revealed at Lipno Point Event in Czech Republic. LEGO® StarWars™ set 10236 Ewok™ Village Ages 12+. 1,990 pieces. Recreate classic scenes at the Ewok™ Village! US $249.99 CA $299.99 DE 249.99€ UK 199.99 £ DK 2,099.00 DKK Travel to Endor™ and (...) (11 years ago, 1-Jun-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfete 2013!
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People wonder why I still post here, since there are very few replies... At the time of me posting this update, the original post has over 800 views, so people might not be posting, but they are still reading. Anyhow... on with the news. We are (...) (11 years ago, 31-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Brickfete 2013!
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Our room rate offer ends June 10th! Dont miss your chance to save! (URL) (11 years ago, 31-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Future LEGO DVD and Book...
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Thanks to many of my LEGO collector friends, many new and improved LEGO images will be available in the current DVD download, as well as the companion download for years 1990s-present. One area is the Pick-A-Brick selection of classic windows/doors (...) (11 years ago, 29-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | The all-apocryphal SS Work-in-Progress
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Thanks for looking! (4 URLs) (4 URLs) (4 URLs) (4 URLs) (4 URLs) (4 URLs) (11 years ago, 29-May-13, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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| | Re: The World’s Largest Lego Model Is A Life-Size X-Wing [Video]
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(...) While this is a great model, I'm not sure it can claim to be the world's largest in most dimensions it probably is, but it's definitely not the tallest, not by a long way: (URL) ROSCO (11 years ago, 27-May-13, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.fun, FTX)
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| | LEGO Education changes owners
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LEGO Education changes owners By Andrew Nash The Morning Sun May 17, 2013 PITTSBURG, KS - While it may seem like a major change, business will continue as usual for LEGO Education employees in Pittsburg. As part of an announcement Wednesday, the (...) (11 years ago, 25-May-13, to lugnet.edu, lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | The World’s Largest Lego Model Is A Life-Size X-Wing [Video]
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The World’s Largest LEGO Model Is A Life-Size X-Wing - Video By Corinne Iozzio May 23, 2013 This morning, LEGO opened up a gigantic box in Times Square. Inside: a full-scale replica of an X-wing fighter made entirely of LEGO bricks. It’s the (...) (11 years ago, 25-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Inside LEGO Life-Size Star Wars X-Wing Fighter With a 7-Year-Old
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Inside LEGO Life-Size Star Wars X-Wing Fighter With a 7-Year-Old By Robert Kolker NYMAG.com “Dad, you’ve got to tell me.” “Dad, you’re torturing me.” “Has it been an hour yet?” “How do you read that clock?” “What are you writing down?" We’re in the (...) (11 years ago, 25-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | LEGO Group Unveils World's Largest LEGO® Model: Star Wars™ X-Wing starfighter
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The LEGO® Group Unveils World's Largest LEGO® Model To Delight LEGO Star Wars™ Fans Across The Galaxy -More than five million LEGO bricks used to create life-sized X-Wing starfighter in celebration of new LEGO Star Wars animated TV special "The (...) (11 years ago, 25-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | sales May 24-30
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No LEGO in either the Walmart or Target flyers this week. ---...--- TRU flyer good from May 24-30. 20% off all DUPLO sets 20% off all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Chima Speedorz sets. 20% off select Hobbit sets (flyer shows 79001 and 79002) (...) (11 years ago, 24-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Controversial 'Mr. Gold' LEGO figure is $1,000 windfall
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Controversial gold LEGO figure is $1,000 windfall Individually numbered and mixed in randomly with LEGO’s other collectible minifigs, Mr. Gold is gold-chromed from top hat to toes -- except for his classy white gloves. And he’s apparently worth his (...) (11 years ago, 23-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX) !
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| | Re: Brickfete 2013!
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(...) AFOL attendees there are only 3 more weeks to register for Brickfete. We have some fun news... We will have both a Master Builder and a Set Designer speaking at our event. Dont miss it. (Tentative) Schedule of events can be found here... (URL) (...) (11 years ago, 22-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | The mysterious "WDR" version 6661 Mobile TV Set...
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One of the most interesting LEGO sets in recent times has been the 6661 Mobile TV Set of 1989. This set was sold everywhere, and would have an otherwise dull existence if it weren't for the fact that Germany has a very interesting variation of this (...) (11 years ago, 20-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | June 29th 2013 SMART meeting
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We had a great second-chance sumo competition at our May SMART meeting. We voted on building a Space Elevator ribbon climbing robot for our June meeting. The June meeting will be on the 29th, in the Michelangelo room. Build a robot that can climb a (...) (11 years ago, 19-May-13, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Future LEGO DVD and Book...
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Some current and new LEGO DVD/download samples... enjoy! Current items... Everything you ever wanted to know about the first LEGO sets... (URL) about a dozen wooden box LEGO sets are known in any online database... here's a chance to see the other (...) (11 years ago, 18-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: sales May 17-23
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Gail Meagher wrote: I can't see the Target flyer, sorry. I was planning to check it out at my other half's yesterday, but they started painting the building next door, so I have to stay away if I want to keep breathing. ---...--- (...) (11 years ago, 18-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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(...) (11 years ago, 18-May-13, to lugnet.animation)
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| | sales May 17-23
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The Wal-Mart flyer has a bunch of DUPLO sets in it this week, Friday May 17- Thursday May 23. $15 (was $21.86 - $24.86) Creative Cars Number Train Toddler Starter Building set My First Construction Site $11 (was $15.86 - $17.86) Toddler Build and (...) (11 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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(...) Play well, Jacob (11 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.animation)
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| | Future LEGO DVD and Book...
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Well my Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guide (1949-90s) on DVD/download... will have a companion coming out in about a year... for the years 1990s-present. This has been a work in progress for some time... and will NOT be released early. (...) (11 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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(...) Hi Matt! Sorry for the long delay in response... I've been very busy... Is that the Xcyber 4305 set you are referring to? Gary (11 years ago, 17-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote: snip (...) I heard that as well! I've sketched out a design as to what I think could potentially work, using the 'guts' of an existing switch track, but, alas, since I don't own a 3d printer, I won't be (...) (11 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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(...) I bet that was one of the most signficant trips in a young boy's life! (11 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) Yeah, we've had that happen for both monorail and 9v rail-- never a pretty sight! (...) Yeah, we debated whether or not the "world's longest monorail" should mean that it's a single loop, or merely CONNECTED track that ought to count. So if we (...) (11 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) ... I'm not sure I understand this concept. (...) Inaccuracy! It burnsss usssssss! (...) Yeah, it's not a huge amount-- 0.8 studs is only 2.5% of the distance of a straight, so it'd take about 40 ramps (or 20 "complete" ramps) to make up the (...) (11 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years (w/link)
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Back in 1973 when I was 12, together with my younger cousin I made a 6 minutes Lego film in Super 8, half of it using stop motion animation. Inspired by the popular Apollo program, we built a rocket with several stages and room for the LM, a launch (...) (11 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.animation) !
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| | Journey to the Moon - repremiere after 40 years
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Back in 1973 when I was 12, together with my younger cousin I made a 6 minutes Lego film in Super 8, half of it using stop motion animation. Inspired by the popular Apollo program, we built a rocket with several stages and room for the LM, a launch (...) (11 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) Talking about monorail for shows and such (since we were, indeed talking about that ;) ).... Ever since the big 12.5 x 12.5 layout we did back in 2009 (I think), I've tried to avoid putting switches into my show layouts. First, as we all know (...) (11 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Ontario Brick Builders Classic Space Layout
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(...) Here to help as I can! BrickFete is very important to me for a litany of reasons that are too long to list. (...) The updates are looking forward to seeing you!! :) And all the other FOL's at BrickFete 2013!!! The continuing, ongoing (my (...) (11 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) I know I'm speaking to two of the most 'detail oriented' people I've ever had the fun of working with... But you're thinking about this too much. If we all agree on- a straight equaling 10 inches a quarter straight equaling 2.5 inches a curve (...) (11 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Droid Foundry Sabotage
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Inside the power plant, Ahsoka and Barriss make their way to the factory reactor through the Battle Droid foundry, but their approach has been spotted by a Geonosian drone. (URL) Click the pic for more details... AC (11 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Brickfete 2013!
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This is a call out to all AFOL, LEGO collectors, builders, hobbyists, enthusiasts within walking, driving or flying distance of Toronto, Canada. The Brickfête Team would love to see you this summer for our annual LEGO Fan Convention. Join us for (...) (11 years ago, 14-May-13, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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| | Re: Ontario Brick Builders Classic Space Layout
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(...) Thank you Dave, for this display. Shoppers at the mall are enjoying it, and its great press for Brickfete 2013! (...) We are looking forward to seeing all the updates. Cheers, Janey Red Brick (11 years ago, 14-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) I've just assumed that LEGO's accuracy with stud-to-metric measurements is neigh on perfect (or, too close for me to accurately measure discrepancies). So, I've just assumed an interstud spacing of 8mm per stud. (...) I guess it depends on (...) (11 years ago, 13-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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(...) This reminds me of "How Long Is the Coastline of Britain?" ;-) Dave... Saw your followups... Awesome work! Did you ever convert the final stud length measurements into inches or centimeters? I'm curious what accuracy is needed (in terms of (...) (11 years ago, 13-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | TRU sale May 10-16
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No lego in the Walmart flyer. I didn't see any in the Target flyer either. ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday May 10th through Thursday May 16th. Up to 20% off LEGO city sets. Minifig series 10 arriving soon. ---...--- The coles / Indigo / (...) (11 years ago, 11-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian sales week of May 3-9
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(...) I was lucky enough back in March to vistit 2/3 of the Target stores in Canada (they only had 3 open at the time) in Fergus and Guelph ON. The stock on the shelves was still a little sparse, but it was nice to see some of the "Target Exclusive" (...) (11 years ago, 9-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: rtlToronto - facebook page and dinner
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Janey C. L. Gunning wrote: SNIP (...) The most important "take-away" from this is that I love 3D printing. Regards Chris (11 years ago, 9-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto - facebook page and dinner
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(...) Only important to those that want to pick up their bricks. LOL. As well, as far as I recall... Chris said "Hey, lets go to the USA this Friday..." Janey said "Uh, rtlToronto is THIS Friday" Chris said "Oh, I guess I better post on LUGnet about (...) (11 years ago, 8-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Canadian sales week of May 3-9
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(...) Apparently our first local Target is opening today: Tillicum Mall in Victoria, BC. Just FYI. -Ted (11 years ago, 7-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian sales week of May 3-9
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I live closer to a future Target, but it isn't scheduled to open until the fall, so I wasn't even thinking of it. Thanks Andrew. The Target flyer shows 30% off LEGO Hulk's Breakout set. They do not tell you the price though. As well, you can get 5% (...) (11 years ago, 7-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Arburg installs hundreds of presses for LEGO in Mexico
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Arburg installs hundreds of presses for LEGO in Mexico Date: March 14, 2013 By Stephen Downer MEXICO CITY — Arburg GmbH & Co. KG has completed the installation of several hundred injection molding machines at the Mexico plant of toy-brick maker LEGO (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGO Elects Blackstone Partner Jan Nielsen for Board
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LEGO Elects Blackstone Partner Jan Nielsen for Board LEGO A/S, Europe’s biggest toymaker, said it has elected Jan Nielsen, a partner at Blackstone Group LP (BX), for its board. LEGO picked Nielsen, 38, due to his experience with doing business in (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | The Little Gym® Builds New Partnership With LEGO Systems
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The Little Gym® Builds New Partnership With LEGO Systems Exclusive LEGO® DUPLO® Activities Coming to The Little Gym SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2013) - Building healthy bodies and minds is already a part of The Little Gym® experience. (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LEGO Lays Cornerstone of €200 mln Expansion in Hungary
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LEGO Lays Cornerstone of €200 mln Expansion in Hungary Date: April 22, 2013, MTI - Econews Danish toymaker LEGO on Friday laid the cornerstone of a €200 million expansion of its production capacity in Nyíregyháza. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | The Bricks Of Education
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THE BRICKS OF EDUCATION ARTICLE: APRIL 26, 2013 By Tess De La Mare Education that revolves around play may sound like every kid's dream, and for some children in Billund, Denmark, it is about to become a reality at a new school founded by LEGO. The (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Canadian sales week of May 3-9
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I'd just like to add that Target now has their Canadian sale flyer available online. They may have local flyer mailouts as well if you are in one of the areas they decided to locate in. Unlike Zellers, my nearest Target store is approximately a 1 (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: rtlToronto - facebook page and dinner
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(...) you double posted this...it must be twice as important to be there.... ;) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Need help -- looking for VINTAGE Star Wars MOCs from the 80's / 90's
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(...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Need help -- looking for VINTAGE Star Wars MOCs from the 80's / 90's
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I can't believe I've been a LUGNET member since 2000 -- crazy! And that's why I'm kid of sad that I can no longer find -- easily -- photos of MOC Millennium Falcons or the Shuttle Tydirium from BEFORE they were released as official LEGO sets. Can (...) (11 years ago, 6-May-13, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | rtlToronto - facebook page and dinner
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Janey said I needed to post about the monthly dinner to be held at Swiss Chalet. 7:00 pm Friday May 10th Dundas St. Etobicoke I will also be discussing the role of rtlToronto and the new social media partnership. Looking forward to a full house. (...) (11 years ago, 4-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto - facebook page and dinner
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Janey said I needed to post about the monthly dinner to be held at Swiss Chalet. 7:00 pm Friday May 10th Dundas St. Etobicoke I will also be discussing the role of rtlToronto and the new social media partnership. Looking forward to a full house. (...) (11 years ago, 4-May-13, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Republic Attack Dropship
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(...) Nice! Play well, Jacob (11 years ago, 3-May-13, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Republic Attack Dropship
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The Republic attack dropships swoop into battle to deploy troopers. These compact fighters are armed with cannons and chin guns to drill deep into battle zones. The pilot briefly lands with the ship's cockpit rotated into deploy position to drop up (...) (11 years ago, 3-May-13, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Canadian sales week of May 3-9
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Nothing in the Walmart flyer this week. ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday May 3 through Thursday May 9. 20% off Technic and Galaxy Squad. Get a free ($5) value Star Wars polybag set when you spend $30 or more on LEGO Star Wars sets. ---...--- (...) (11 years ago, 3-May-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO Breaking Bad - The Video Game parody
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LEGO Breaking Bad - The Video Game parody (URL) YouTube.com> Created by Brian Anderson YT Channel: (URL) BrianKAnimation> The real TV show Breaking Bad is an American television drama series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Seen on AMC. (...) (11 years ago, 2-May-13, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.general, lugnet.gaming, FTX)
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| | Canadian sales April 19-25
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Walmart flyer mentions the release of LEGO City for DS(?). ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday April 19th through Thursday April 25th. 25% off all LEGO (and Hello Kitty) electronics. Excludes DVDs, Videogames, software and clearance. Flyer shows a (...) (11 years ago, 18-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | April 27th, 2013 SMART meeting
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We had a great meeting in March with more robots than we've seen in a while. The challenge was to build a sorting robot, and there were a couple of really good ones! I was very impressed with what people came up with. This month’s mini-challenge is (...) (11 years ago, 11-Apr-13, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Toronto question
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(...) Thanks all for the info. And at 6 foot 4, coach surfing can be dangerous for my other half :). Gail (11 years ago, 11-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Canadian sales April 12-18
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The Walmart Flyer is good from Friday April 12th through Thusday April 18th. LEGO City High Speed Chase $31.88, was $39.86. 283p. get this set "to unlock cool vehicles and secret missions in the LEGO City Undercover Wii U Game". LEGO City Undercover (...) (11 years ago, 11-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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Wow, I stop by Lugnet to do a little ancient research and there is life! My old buddies are here, Gary and Larry! And not only that, there are stories of long lost sets coming to light - just like the old days... OK, Gary, while I have your ear... (...) (11 years ago, 11-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | monthly dinner
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Hey Gang; It's that time of Month. Lets all meet, eat, and see what stuph I might bring. Swiss Place Dundas Etobicoke 19:00 H Regards Chris (11 years ago, 10-Apr-13, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Very First LEGO Sets...
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For my LEGO DVD, I broke the early basic sets chapter into 2 halves, both of which are much bigger than on my early CD. The Automatic Binding Bricks of 1949-54 are just a few sets and 2 parts packs... but they are among the most complex and least (...) (11 years ago, 10-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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(...) OK... I got you now Lar... the Minitalia brick in that image is composite plastic and it is USED. So that plastic is softer than ABS plastic and therefore shows more wear when in used condition. Later Minitalia was made of ABS... and retains a (...) (11 years ago, 9-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Toronto question
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(...) I copied this directly from the shop at home site, the store opens at the end of May, (URL) The LEGO Store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre Toronto, ON May 31 - June 2 Thin info is in the May calendar linked above from this page (URL) (11 years ago, 9-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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(...) I meant that the Minitalia in the image was rounded. I remember mine being crisp, but that could be either because they are brand new never played with before I got them, or because they are the newer plastic. I also meant that the Olo was not (...) (11 years ago, 8-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | LEGO by Country (sales history & offices).
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One of my Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guide DVD/download chapter... Chapter 73 - LEGO Sales... is now available on Youpublish... (URL) official LEGO Timeline on the LEGO.com website is a jumble of unrelated statistics that sometimes (...) (11 years ago, 8-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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(...) Good question Lar! Early on the "X" bottom Minitalia bricks were made out of the same composite plastic that the Minitalia windows and doors were made of. Later on Minitalia started using regular ABS LEGO bricks in their sets... which of (...) (11 years ago, 8-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Toronto question
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(...) That coach surfing can be dangerous... FUT: .fun (11 years ago, 8-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.fun)
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| | Re: Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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Gary In the comparision picture, is that Minitalia brick really worn? My Minitalias have crisp edges rather than rounded ones, like the Olo bricks (11 years ago, 7-Apr-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Barbie's Apocryphal Dream Mech
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Mobile infantry combat just got a whole lot more fabulous! This mighty mech can duke it out in style, standing up to anything that the enemy can throw at it. Twin shoulder-mounted rocket launchers can lead the assault from a distance, while the (...) (11 years ago, 6-Apr-13, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Howdy... as far as I know the Lego store at Yorkdale is still not yet open. The Lego Store at Fairview Mall is open and is fairly close to the Subway system: (URL) Line => Don Mills Station Benjamin Medinets St. Catharines, ON (11 years ago, 6-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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I don't know if there is anyone still around LUGNET in Toronto, but I was hoping for some local info. I've never been to Toronto (other than an hour changing planes at the airport once), so don't know the area at all. My other half (buys me LEGO and (...) (11 years ago, 6-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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Thursday May 2nd VIA is hosting their annual Rail Safety Day at the Train Station in Halifax. It is geared towards school kids, but the general public is welcome. There will be model train displays (including my LEGO one), safety talks, assorted (...) (11 years ago, 6-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns)
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Walmart flyer this week has "LEGO Legends of Chima: Lions and Eagles" for $6.98, cover price $9.99 Canadian. An activity book. (URL) flyer is good from Friday April 5 through Thursday April 11th. 25% off LEGO boardgames. Excludes clearance. (...) (11 years ago, 6-Apr-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Unknown Japanese LEGO Sets...
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A Japanese acquaintance of mine... Yashihiro Kondo... has left me gasping... there's a whole other world of LEGO out there... this time sold in Japan from 1970-78! It is called OLO... and it was produced during the identical time that Minitalia was (...) (11 years ago, 4-Apr-13, to lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Lego Agrees to Discontinue Jabba's Palace
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(...) Still, I wonder if this will make this set even more of a collector value with the controversy. I wonder if it would affect a future re-release or re-hash of that set. drc (11 years ago, 3-Apr-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Agrees to Discontinue Jabba's Palace
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(...) Today's Wall Street Journal has a follow-up article. In what will not surprise AFOLs, Lego explains that they did meet with the Turkish Cultural Assocition, but that the set is being disontinued as part of their regular product cycle. As we (...) (11 years ago, 2-Apr-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Agrees to Discontinue Jabba's Palace
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(...) Apparently, it's the real deal (the article hit 31 Mar), but the association that is hailing a victory may have misinterpreted what they were told. -- joshua (11 years ago, 2-Apr-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Agrees to Discontinue Jabba's Palace
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(...) And here I was wondering if this would be a year with no special 1 April stories on LUGNET... (11 years ago, 1-Apr-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Lego Agrees to Discontinue Jabba's Palace
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A story in the British newspaper The Independent reports that Lego has agreed to discontinue set 9516 - Jabba's Palace - after complaints by the Turkish Cultural Association in Austria. Full story: (URL) course, I figure that they'd have (...) (11 years ago, 1-Apr-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Classic castle and pirates - figures, weapons and armor
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Hi there, I've recently decided to sell off most of my Lego collection to support my photography hobby and am offering up a collection of classic castle and pirate parts. The pieces in this collection range from the late 70's through the 80's and (...) (11 years ago, 31-Mar-13, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Akai Dojo
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All winter long the Akai Dojo training grounds thrive with activity. (URL) AC (12 years ago, 28-Mar-13, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | nothing new for Canada this week
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No new sales in the flyers this week. There is no LEGO in the Walmart Flyer. Last week's TRU flyer is good through Monday April 1st. (URL) has the free mini Republic Frigate with SW purchases of $50 or more through Sunday March 31st. Also, get (...) (12 years ago, 28-Mar-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 10229 on shop.lego.com
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(...) Let's keep our fingers crossed. ;) If you can't wait for the end of year holiday season, the cottages are available at Amazon.Com and IIRC, Walmart.com. Jeff, the disappointing thing was Lego Brand retail stores got a bunch of them early in (...) (12 years ago, 27-Mar-13, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm note sure about the website, with the previous winter sets, but Lego has brought them back each winter, so i would hope the winter cottage returns next Christmas. Jeff VW (12 years ago, 26-Mar-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Things You'll Never See in Online LEGO Databases...
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(...) (12 years ago, 25-Mar-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | LEGO to Build First China Factory Plant
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LEGO to Build First China Plant From PlasticNews.com By Michael Lauzon March 22, 2013 BILLUND, DENMARK -- Targeting Asia as a major up-and-coming consumer of its building-block toys, LEGO Group plans to set up a factory in Jiaxing, China, its first (...) (12 years ago, 25-Mar-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Things You'll Never See in Online LEGO Databases...
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More... (URL) (12 years ago, 24-Mar-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Expansion is child's play for LEGO in Kladno
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Expansion is child's play for LEGO in Kladno Danish industry giant is building new facilities in the Czech Republic March 20, 2013 By Daniel Bardsley Even from the outside, the LEGO plant in Kladno looks different from the average industrial (...) (12 years ago, 24-Mar-13, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Things You'll Never See in Online LEGO Databases...
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I may not be 100% correct... but I'm pretty close... these are things in my current and upcoming LEGO DVD/download (the upcoming one is free to current owners).... and you won't find these in Lugnet, Peeron, Brickset or Bricklink! (URL) ;) Gary (...) (12 years ago, 23-Mar-13, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 10232 Grand Palace
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(...) Hi Jean-Marc.... I love what you did!!! (What so many views and no comments?!) The stretched out long building is PERFECT... movie palaces (what movie theatre's of the 1920's and early 1930s of this type ) were long large buildings... not just (...) (12 years ago, 23-Mar-13, to lugnet.build)
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| | TRU sale March 22 to April 1
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No LEGO in the Walmart or Canadian Tire Flyers. ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday March 22 through Monday April 1. 20% off City, Creator, and Basic. Note, online that seems to include big online sets like Tower Bridge and Town Hall. 20% off (...) (12 years ago, 22-Mar-13, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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