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No LEGO in either the Target or Walmart Flyers this week. Walmart is having their big anniversary sale, but no LEGO. ------ TRU flyer good from Friday June 18 to Thursday 24. 20% off select Chima, TMNT, Hero Factory and Technic sets. ---...--- S@H (...) (10 years ago, 19-Jun-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Updated LEGO Collectors Guide... DVD/download
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I've been working on expanding the Castle/Ninja/Pirate chapters of the Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors guide (free to current owners), and also working on the 9V Train System. In doing so I realized that some systems cannot logically be cut (...) (10 years ago, 17-Jun-14, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Canadian sales June 13-19
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Real Atlantic Superstore flyer is good From Thursday June 12 through Wednesday June 18. Save 20% on select LEGO. Selection varies by store. Only certain stores have a toy department. I was in the Halifax store on Joe Howe Dr. today and these were (...) (10 years ago, 13-Jun-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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(...) Ben, I too noticed that Dave did some sort of trickery double post. Very strange. When I go to Brickfete, and I see him all dressed up in his adorable lego smock, I will ask Dave about the double post's. It must be something very complex cause (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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(...) He certainly better NOT disappoint. Especially, when you posted twice. Grin, Duck, and Run. Ben (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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In lugnet.general, Chris Magno wrote: snip (...) Chris is the ONLY reason I'm going this year. Don't disappoint me, Christopher! Dave K (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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In lugnet.general, Chris Magno wrote: snip (...) Chris is the ONLY reason I'm going this year. Don't disappoint me, Christopher! Dave K (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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(...) Did I say drive, I meant swim. I heard Jamie is a good swimmer who represented Denmark in the Summer Olympics. (...) No they're really is not. Your right. (Now I am just testing to see if Mr Walsh will reply with the their, and you're mix up) (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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(...) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang We love you. And, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang What we'll do. Near, far, in our motor car Oh what a happy time we'll spend. Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Our fine four fendered friend. (...) (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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(...) Yes, of course, Jamie has this amazing boat car... I believe it was featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (...) There is no warning sufficient enough. (...) Nice... and funny enough, I built that set yesterday while I was at work and the (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Jamie Berard ...... who? wait... thee Jamie Berard @ Brickfete
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So there I was minding my own business when I gaze upon the Brickfete paid attendee's list and I see something rather interesting. Oh sure, there is Kevin Hinkle, (He thinks he's important at Lego) The cool and ever charming Priscilla Sam (LEGO (...) (10 years ago, 12-Jun-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | JUNE rtlToronto Fathers day feast
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Well, when you have a meal the second Friday of every month, its bound to happen once in a while. This FRIDAY JUNE 13th, 7pm - Etobicoke Swiss Chalet The Swiss Chalet will once again play host to our monthly meeting. I hope to see lots of the gang (...) (10 years ago, 10-Jun-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Updated LEGO Collectors Guide... DVD/download
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My Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guide (1949-90) is expanding again to cover the entire 20th century of LEGO... from 1949-2000. This will take my (only available as a desktop download) encyclopedic collectors guide to well over 3300 pages, (...) (10 years ago, 6-Jun-14, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Canadian sales June 6-12
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No LEGO in the Wal-Mart or Target flyers this week. ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday June 6 through Thursday June 12. 25% off licensed LEGO electronics. Flyer shows a clock. 20% off select city building sets. 20% off select Ninago sets. 20% off (...) (10 years ago, 5-Jun-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO set 10242 MINI Cooper
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LEGO® set 10242 MINI Cooper Creator. Ages 16+. 1,077 pieces. Year 2014. Take this MINI Cooper for a nostalgic drive down memory lane! Prices: US $99.99 - CA $119.99 - AU $149.99 - DE 89.99€ - UK £74.99 - DK 799.00 DKK Euro pricing varies by country. (...) (10 years ago, 4-Jun-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | A little video showing me sorting yellow bricks...
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And a quick mini tour of my new storage setup. When the room is fully done, I'll do a new vid for that... Anyway, here's the vid-- (URL) -hope to see many of you at BrickFete this summer! (10 years ago, 2-Jun-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | A little video showing me sorting yellow bricks...
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And a quick mini tour of my new storage setup. When the room is fully done, I'll do a new vid for that... Anyway, here's the vid-- (URL) -hope to see many of you at BrickFete this summer! (10 years ago, 2-Jun-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LEGO Matriarch EDITH KIRK CHRISTIANSEN 90th Birthday today!!
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The Dowager LEGO Lady herself, Edith Kirk Christiansen turns 90 years old today, May 29, 2014. Edith was born on May 29, 1924, is the daughter-in-law of LEGO founder Ole Kirk Christiansen, widow of LEGO chief Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, and mother (...) (11 years ago, 29-May-14, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
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| | TRU sale May 30 to June 5
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No LEGO in either the Walmart or Target flyers this week. ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday May 30 through Thursday June 5. 20% off select Chima sets. Selection varies. 20% off select Star Wars sets. Selection varies. ---...--- I expect TRU to (...) (11 years ago, 29-May-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Previewed it five times and still flubbed the title. Doh!
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It's the Sirocco. And not the forgettable Volkswagen, either. (11 years ago, 27-May-14, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands
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Something I've been tinkering with for a few days. Aside from the joints, it's made entirely from pieces found in (two copies of) 6817 Light Armor Firebase from Mega Bloks' Call of Duty line. (7 URLs) Thanks for looking. Enjoy! Dave! See more at (...) (11 years ago, 27-May-14, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | sales starting May 23
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No LEGO in either the Target or Walmart flyers this week. ---...--- In this weeks TRU flyer (unsure of dates, probably Fri 23 to Thurs 29): 20% off Disney DUPLO sets. 20% off Selected The LEGO Movie sets. Flyer shows 70802 Bad Cop's Pursuit $31.97 (...) (11 years ago, 23-May-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | BRICKFETE fun video
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During Brickfete Montreal a Blogger/Reporter asked to be able to shoot footage and put together a video. The results are fun to watch; see for yourself. https://www.youtube....EZyUWHPdSA If you want to see what Brickfete is all about - we would (...) (11 years ago, 15-May-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Leaving BrickLink.com post.
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I thought this would be interesting for people who buy and sell on BrickLink.com. This is a copy or a repost from Northstar Computer Systems. It was first posted on Northcomp.com website and then copied to Bricklink.com forum by a BL member on May (...) (11 years ago, 15-May-14, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Theed Hangar in LSW The Visual Dictionary
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Just spreading the good news! If you haven't heard about it yet. The Theed Hangar Battle is featured in the new DK Lego Star Wars The Visual Dictionary. Turn to page 127 to view it along with other fan creations... AC (URL) (11 years ago, 11-May-14, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | May 9-15 sales
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No LEGO in either the Target or Wal-Mart flyers this week. ---...--- TRU flyer is good Friday May 9 through Thursday May 15. Select LEGO city sets buy one get one half price*. *of equal or lesser value and must be of the same brand. Out of stock (...) (11 years ago, 10-May-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO in Iceland unveiled....
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Ever since LEGO researcher Jim Hughes (Cincinnati) first discovered that the first LEGO that was sold in Iceland in the 1950s (starting in 1955) was under a different name... "SIBS Kubbars"... I've been looking for one of these unique boxes. Well 6 (...) (11 years ago, 7-May-14, to lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...
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I agree with you John! It's kind of sad that the "diaspora" of AFOLs had continued... we were one big dysfunctional happy family back in the early days before the "Bley Wars". ;-) There are so many sites out there now... many in local languages, (...) (11 years ago, 7-May-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...
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(...) Well, put, Dave. I would like to see people add a LUGNET post when they post links to their creations other places. It would give people a reason for coming/staying here. Maybe the admins for the MOCs, etc, NGs should repost cool things they (...) (11 years ago, 7-May-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | B R I C K F E T E 2014
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Just a note to let all 1 millions people who read lugnet, (but do not post here) to let you all know that Brickfete is only 77 days away. Head over to (URL) and sign up and upload the MOC's you want to bring. We are in a NEW LOCATION Delta Toronto (...) (11 years ago, 5-May-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Monthly Simpsons TV eppisode dinner
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This Friday is the monthly rtl Toronto dinner Swiss Chalet Etobicoke 7:00 pm May 9. DAVE!!! Stop talking to Janey, I want to watch TV with her. In other news, I want to watch the Simpsons TV show. I can't wait for it to come on TV this Monday May (...) (11 years ago, 5-May-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: May the 4th plus other sales
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. ---...--- TRU flyer good Friday May 2nd through Thursday May 8th. 20% select Technic sets 20% off select Lord od the Rings, Hobbit and Monster fighter sets. Free LEGO Batwing polybag (value $4.99) when you (...) (11 years ago, 2-May-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | May the 4th plus other sales
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No LEGO in the Wal-Mart flyer this week. ---...--- Atlantic Superstore flyer good from Thursday May 1 through Wednesday May 7th. Not all Superstore locations have a toy section. All LEGO Creator and City play sets 20% off. Selection may vary by (...) (11 years ago, 30-Apr-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO® CUUSOO returns as LEGO® IDEAS
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LEGO® CUUSOO returns as LEGO® IDEAS As you know (URL) LEGO® Cuusoo> (beta) will become LEGO® Ideas. (URL) LEGO Cuusoo Blog> site will be updated. From LEGO Channel on: (URL) YouTube> LEGO CUUSOO Being Replaced by LEGO Ideas At the end of April LEGO (...) (11 years ago, 30-Apr-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGO® MINIFIGURES ONLINE OPEN BETA LAUNCHING IN JUNE
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LEGO® MINIFIGURES ONLINE OPEN BETA LAUNCHING IN JUNE Get ready for your most colorful online adventure yet, as Funcom opens the door to the world of LEGO® Minifigures Online this June Oslo, Norway - April 28th, 2014 - Funcom is excited to announce (...) (11 years ago, 29-Apr-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGO Creator Expert set 10244 Fairground Mixer
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Officially the LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer set 10244 at the Sydney Brick Show in Australia. LEGO Creator Expert set 10244 Fairground Mixer Ages 16+ / 1,746 Pieces US $149.99 - CA $179.99 - AU $199.99 - DE 129.99€ –-UK £119.99 - DK 1,199.00 (...) (11 years ago, 27-Apr-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGO Creator Expert set 10244 Fairground Mixer
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Officially the LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer set 10244 at the Sydney Brick Show in Australia. LEGO Creator Expert set 10244 Fairground Mixer Ages 16+ / 1,746 Pieces US $149.99 - CA $179.99 - AU $199.99 - DE 129.99€ –-UK £119.99 - DK 1,199.00 (...) (11 years ago, 27-Apr-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Monorail tower (Was: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...)
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(...) There is a wee bit of tension on the radius when you put the wing plates together. However, if you lock it down on the 90 degrees to whatever you're building, it pretty much flattens the wing 'circle' The tension in the hinge plates is why you (...) (11 years ago, 26-Apr-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Monorail tower (Was: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...)
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(...) The 4 x 9 wing plate is perfect. 36 of them in a circle fit inside a monorail circle. As you can probably see, I use this trick alot in my space layout. I've probably ordered well over 1000 of those wing plates from various Bricklink stores (...) (11 years ago, 26-Apr-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | TRU sale
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No LEGO in either the Target or Wal-mart flyers. ---...--- TRU flyer food from April 25 through Thursday May 1st. 20% off select Chima sets. 20% off select Star Wars sets. 20% off select DUPLO sets. Get a free ($4.99 value) police personal (...) (11 years ago, 26-Apr-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...
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(...) THe very first site I go to when I start LEGO surfing is LUGNET. Then it just goes from there. (...) It's fun! Thanks for checking it out! Dave K (11 years ago, 26-Apr-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Monorail tower (Was: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...)
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(...) I agree with Jacob. It's amazing how those wing pieces seem to exactly match the radius of the curved monorail track sections. I like what I see so far for this build. Classic Space has always been my favorite. Please post pics of the (...) (11 years ago, 25-Apr-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Monorail tower (Was: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...)
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(...) The way you match up the plates where the monorail takes a turn around the landing pad is very nice. Play well, Jacob (11 years ago, 25-Apr-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...
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(...) You have more energy than me! I haven't signed up to any other sites. I occasionally end up on Eurobricks because a local member posts links to there, but that's about it. I find it saves a lot of time. :-) (...) Ah, the fun of doing circular (...) (11 years ago, 24-Apr-14, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | VIA Rail Safety Day in Halifax cancelled this year
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VIA was going to have their annual rail safety day (safety lecture for kids, tour the train, displays including my LEGO layout) on May 1 this year, but Old Man Winter has gotten the last laugh. There were so many snow days this year most schools are (...) (11 years ago, 24-Apr-14, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...
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And ignorant ppl who might admin other lego forum sites really should stop saying that... As well, before I get to my post, (and to continue with my rant), if you can't respect the fact that, without LUGNET, your little forum website probably (...) (11 years ago, 24-Apr-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Just to prove, YET AGAIN, that LUGNET's not dead...
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And ignorant ppl who might admin other lego forum sites really should stop saying that... As well, before I get to my post, (and to continue with my rant), if you can't respect the fact that, without LUGNET, your little forum website probably (...) (11 years ago, 24-Apr-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: FT: Brickmaster & Star Wars Minis, 4482, 7667, 7668, Chrome Stormtroopers, and More
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I also have a 4840 The Burrow that is new and sealed. My updated have/want list is here: (URL) (11 years ago, 23-Apr-14, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | The Simpsons Vignettes
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Genius at work (URL) Shopping spree (URL) Maggie's Cribs (URL) Rhythm & Blues (URL) Getting some air (URL) Lucky to get them all in one trip (URL) AC (11 years ago, 22-Apr-14, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | ME Models Custom Rails
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As you may or may not be aware, ME Models has started a KickStarter campaign in order to further the development of not only metal rails for use with 9V systems, but also ABS plastic rails with additional curve radii. ME Models is looking for your (...) (11 years ago, 21-Apr-14, to lugnet.trains) !!
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