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Come one come all to this fridays rtltoronto monthly dinner. time to cash in those festive meal deal coupons! Swiss Chalet Etobicoke 7:00 pm Friday Jan 9th see you there (9 years ago, 7-Jan-15, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | New Year, no real sales
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No LEGO in the Walmart, Target, Superstore, Sears, or Canadian Tire flyers this week. Canadian Tire and Walmart have a bunch of large plastic bins (useful for storage or transport?) on sale. I was in a Walmart on New Years eve that had six boxes of (...) (9 years ago, 2-Jan-15, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGO® Creator set 10246 Detective's Office
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(...) At first I wasn't too sure about this one... I think this one will be the first to get multiple copies (I most likely will get 2) just to enlarge the detective's office, the pool hall, the barbershop, and the appartments upstairs... they are (...) (10 years ago, 29-Dec-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Exo Suit and Research Institute at TRU
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(...) I got a copy of the Research Institute from here and I got one from Mastermind Toys. (10 years ago, 29-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Boxing week sales
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The TRU flyer is good Friday Dec 26th through Friday Jan 2nd. 30% off select LEGO. Chima, Star Wars and DC Super Heroes. Selection varies. While they last. No rainchecks. Save up to 20% on all* LEGO Videogames. *excludes clearance, selection varies. (...) (10 years ago, 26-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Boxing week sales
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A reminder that I am in Nova Scotia, where the stores are closed for both Christmas Say and Boxing Day, opening on the 27th. Adjust the dates for other provinces. ----- Atlantic Superstore flyer good from Saturday 27 through Wednesday 31. The LEGO (...) (10 years ago, 24-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Region's first LEGO certified store opened at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi
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700 Children Create Giant Mosaic with 151,000 LEGO bricks More than 700 children participated in a three-day genuine LEGO building workshop using 151,000 LEGO bricks to commemorate the opening of the first LEGO store in the Middle East, in (...) (10 years ago, 19-Dec-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Exo Suit and Research Institute at TRU
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Exo Suit (21109) $44.99 CUUSOO Research Institute (21110) $24.99 Are now in stock at TRU online. Not sure how long they have had them, but I'm very glad to have gotten the chance to pick them up, and thought others might be looking for them as (...) (10 years ago, 19-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | sales Dec 19 - Christmas Eve
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Superstore is having tax free days on Friday and Saturday Dec 19 and 20. ----- Sears flyer good Friday Dec 19 through Wednesday Dec 24. Buy One and save 50% on the second item on all toys. Second item must be of equal or lesser value and must (...) (10 years ago, 19-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian sales starting Friday Dec 12
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A couple of more sales to mention. Canadian Tire flyer has some Star Wars LEGO in it, full price. Good Friday 12 through Thursday 18. ----- Sears flyer (Dec 12-18) says save up to 40% on all toys. Mostly online I believe. I was in my local Sears (...) (10 years ago, 12-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Festive Mael Deal
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I tried to post this a few days ago, but I could not. I look forward to seeing you tonight at: Swiss Chalet 7:00 pm Dundas St, etobicoke Friday dec 12 Last rtl toronto dinner of 2014. (10 years ago, 12-Dec-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Canadian sales starting Friday Dec 12
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. Some full price LEGO in the Walmart flyer. ------ Atlantic Superstore is having no tax days on Friday and Saturday, Dec 12 and 13. (best chance to get Friends sets slightly on sale) When I was in a store last (...) (10 years ago, 11-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | PAB wall updates at BrickBuildr
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I'd like to thank everyone who updates their local PAB wall inventory on (URL) BrickBuildr.com>. I get a thrill looking at all the bricks available. I don't live anywhere near a LEGO Brand store (about 20 hours by train), but I do know some people (...) (10 years ago, 7-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: EV3
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Did anyone answer this for you? I am not an expert by any means but here’s my opinion. No and Yes (maybe). As it comes in the box there is not a power jack so… No. If you buy the battery pack and charger, you could theoretically have it plugged in (...) (10 years ago, 5-Dec-14, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Canadian sales Dec 4-
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No LEGO in the Target flyer. They do have Mega Bloks BOGO 50% off. ----- Sears flyer is good Dec 4 through 11. Save 30% on Mega Bloks Construction toys. Save 20% on all other construction toys. Save up to 40% on selected toys fron the toyshop at (...) (10 years ago, 4-Dec-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | BrickFete Ottawa 2014
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I went to the show (with no LEGO in tow at all :( ) But I took lots of video (some of which can never be shown in polite company... ever!) Anyways, here's my edited video of the various creations that people brought-- (URL) always, Janey and the (...) (10 years ago, 3-Dec-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | EV3
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Does anyone know if the EV3 can take an AC Adapter to power it up like the 1st generation RCX could? Thanks -Ahui (10 years ago, 2-Dec-14, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | LEGOLAND® South Korea to open in 2017
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LEGOLAND® South Korea to open in 2017 South Korea is set to become home to the eighth LEGOLAND theme park in the franchise, to be built on an island about an hour away from Seoul. European entertainment company Merlin Entertainments, which runs 100 (...) (10 years ago, 2-Dec-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | Re: Train and LEGO show at the Dartmouth Sportsplex this weekend
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(...) I believe a good time was had by all. I've posted pictures of (URL) layout>, and I took a few pictures of the (URL) NovaLUG display> in the other room. I'd like to thank Janey profusely for the effort she put into including a few Maritimers in (...) (10 years ago, 28-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, FTX)
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| | sales starting Nov 27
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Nothing in the Sears or Target flyers this week. ----- Best Buyflyer is good Friday Nov 28-Thurs Dec 4. "Save on Top Toy Brands" including LEGO, at BestBuy.ca/Toys. ----- Superstore has no tax days on Friday and Saturday Nov 28 and 29. BOGO 1/2 (...) (10 years ago, 27-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGO® Creator set 10246 Detective's Office
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(...) A truly gorgeous set, with tons of incredible detail and character. Congratulations to all involved! Dave! (10 years ago, 25-Nov-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGOLAND® Dubai to open in 2016
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(...) LEGOLAND Dubai models will be mostly be indoors, such as miniland and some other large models. Plus some of the LEGO models will 'look like' as if they were built out of LEGO bricks, using different materials. Due to the heat in Dubai. Merlin (...) (10 years ago, 22-Nov-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | LEGO® Creator set 10246 Detective's Office
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LEGO® Creator set 10246 Detective’s Office Ages 16+. 2,262 pieces. Available in January 2015. US $159.99 – CA $199.99 – DE 149.99€ – UK £132.99 – DK 1399.00 DKK pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing. Discover (...) (10 years ago, 21-Nov-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX) !
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| | Train and LEGO show at the Dartmouth Sportsplex this weekend
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The annual Train and LEGO show is happening at the Dartmouth Sportsplex this weekend. The Sportsplex is on Wyse Road in Dartmouth, near the Angus L. MacDonald Bridge and the bus loop. Saturday Nov 22 9 am until 4:30 pm. Sunday Nov 23 10 am until 3 (...) (10 years ago, 20-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Canadian sales starting Nov 21
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No LEGO in the Target, Walmart, Sears, or Superstore flyers. I did see four LEGO sets on sale last week at a Sears store. They had toys on tables in the middle of aisles. ------- Canadian Tire flyer good Friday Nov 21 through Thursday Nov 27. Save (...) (10 years ago, 20-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian sales starting Nov 13.
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(...) My local CT store had none of the Star Wars sets in stock, but they did have an assortment of the smaller $25 city sets. Tow Truck, SUV with watercraft, Fire Truck etc. While not LEGO one neat item that I couldn't resist was a Mega Bloks (...) (10 years ago, 14-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canadian sales starting Nov 13.
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No LEGO in either the Superstore or Wal-Mart flyers this week. ----- Sears Flyer good Thursday Nov 13 through Thursday Nov 20th. Save up to 25% on all toys. Toyshop Sears.ca/Toys Don't know if they have anything instore or not. ----- Target Flyer (...) (10 years ago, 13-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO Builds Exec Team with New Hires
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LEGO® Builds Exec Team with New Hires Nov. 11, 2014 By Daniela Fisher The LEGO Group has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Julia Goldin as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer and Loren Shuster to the role of EVP and Chief (...) (10 years ago, 12-Nov-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: November - rtlToronto meal
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DRAT - cut and paste - The date should read November 14th. oops. (...) (10 years ago, 10-Nov-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | November - rtlToronto meal
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It would seem that Brickfete OTTAWA will fall at the same time as the monthly rllToronto dinner. I will be away in our nations fair capital to be with friends as will many other rtler's. While I will not be at this monthly dinner, those of you who (...) (10 years ago, 10-Nov-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Canadian sales Nov 5 - (many a few weeks)
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Lots of LEGO in flyers this week. Staples flyer good Nov 5-18 Great selection of New and classic movies From $7. Shows LEGO Hero Factory Movie. ----- Deserres prices in effect until Dec 31, 2014. LEGO Brick City Book $22.99 ----- Walmart flyer good (...) (10 years ago, 6-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | sales for early November
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Nothing too exciting. No LEGO in the Target or Superstore flyers this week. ---...--- The Walmart flyer has some full price LEGO in it. ---...--- Indigo Kids is having a big toy sale, but LEGO sets are excluded. They have 20% off select LEGO kids (...) (10 years ago, 1-Nov-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | MSC Cruises And The LEGO Group Partner To Create Ultimate LEGO Experience At Sea
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MSC Cruises And The LEGO Group Partner To Create Ultimate LEGO Experience At Sea New, Unique Shipboard LEGO® Playrooms and LEGO® Competitions and Games Available for Free to MSC Cruises' Guests FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (...) (10 years ago, 31-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Surprising New Owner of MODULEX....
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Wow... talk about Deja Vu.... I just noticed the date... It was 45 years ago today... Oct. 30, 1969... that poor young (18 year old at the time) Hanne Christiansen (younger sister to both Gunhild and Kjeld) died of injuries sustained in a car (...) (10 years ago, 30-Oct-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Surprising New Owner of MODULEX....
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OK... I need to pay attention to these things better.... ;-) The new re-introduction of diminutive scale Modulex Bricks, which were first produced by TLG as an architectural system in 1962-63 is what I'm talking about... Modulex was a smaller (...) (10 years ago, 30-Oct-14, to lugnet.general)
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| | Last week of Bricktober
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No LEGO in the Wal-mart, target or Superstore flyers this week. ---...--- Last week of Bricktober at TRU this week. Midnight madness sale Oct 24th only. Some stores open until midnight. I think the sale starts at 6 pm. Earn 75 bonus Air Miles if you (...) (10 years ago, 24-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sales from October 16
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(...) Includes LEGO Disney Princess sets. The Joe Howe store (Halifax) has 3 of the smaller sets as of earlier today. (...) Get the mini Fire Station with a purchase of $75 or more before taxes. 20% off all Monster Fighters building sets. earn 10x (...) (10 years ago, 17-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGOLAND® Dubai to open in 2016
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(...) Maybe the displays will be indoor? Dubai does do large projects under roofs. Of course they still will be taking UV damage from the lighting. But perhaps less intense than outdoor sunlight exposure? (10 years ago, 17-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | Jill Wilfert, VP Global Licensing & Entertainment, LEGO Group.
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The World's Entertainment Content Market. MIPCOM is a TV and entertainment market which is essentially a content event for co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content. It provides the people involved in the TV, (...) (10 years ago, 17-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Sales from October 16
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No LEGO in the Walmart Flyer. ---...--- Target flyer good Friday October 17 through Thursday October 23. Flyer shows 8 LEGO sets, all at full price. Four of them are listed as Target exclusives: Chima Cragger's Fire Striker $49.99 Star Wars Now (...) (10 years ago, 16-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGOLAND® Dubai to open in 2016
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(...) Dubai? Seriously? They'll need to replace their outdoor displays every six months after baking them in the heat and sun. JohnG, GMLTC (10 years ago, 16-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, FTX) !
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| | LEGOLAND® Dubai to open in 2016
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LEGOLAND® Dubai to open in 2016 First LEGOLAND in the Middle East and seventh park to open worldwide. Merlin Entertainments and LEGO are to open the first LEGOLAND park in the Middle East in 2016. LEGOLAND Dubai - which will be the seventh LEGOLAND (...) (10 years ago, 16-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | LEGO plans Reality TV Show
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LEGO plans Reality TV Show Toy company’s foray into TV would build on success of Warner Bros’ The LEGO Movie and development of Batman spin-off film. After The LEGO Movie, watch out for the LEGO reality TV show. The Danish toymaker is following the (...) (10 years ago, 14-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | week two of Bricktober
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No LEGO in the Target or Superstore flyers this week. ------- Wal-mart flyer (good through Wed 15th) has something available starting Tuesday 14th. Playstation TV with LEGO Movie Bundle. Includes game voucher and 8 GB memory card. $139.99. ------- (...) (10 years ago, 10-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO Is More Similar To Apple Than You Think
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LEGO Is More Similar To Apple Than You Think Oct. 8, 2014 Copenhagen (AFP) - LEGO is making global domination look like child's play, as the world's biggest toy-maker puts the building blocks in place to lead rivals in Asia and buck an industry-wide (...) (10 years ago, 8-Oct-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX) !
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| | October-ween rtl Dinner
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Yep, I have a hankering for chicken. Let's all meet at Swiss Chalet this friday (being the 2nd friday of the month) and we can all eat Chicken, or pasta, or something. Friday Oct. 10. 7:00pm Swiss Chalet Dundas St. Etobicoke Can't wait to see (...) (10 years ago, 7-Oct-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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| | BrickCon is awesome
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See my album on Facebook https://www.facebook...803&type=3 That album is public so anyone should be able to see it Also Abner posted a bunch of fun pics too https://www.facebook...641&type=1 You might need to be his friend, not sure. (10 years ago, 5-Oct-14, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon) !!
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| | Re: Bricktober starts
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(...) I was wrong, sort of. No LEGO in the flyer I saw, but a few deals showing in the online store (and I assume instore). 30 bonus Air Miles reward miles with the purchase of $30+ of Star Wars LEGO 30 bonus Air Miles reward miles with the purchase (...) (10 years ago, 4-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Bricktober starts
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(...) Plus they have the FREE 40106 elf workshop Christmas set if you buy more than $99 worth of Lego. (10 years ago, 3-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Bricktober starts
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. The superstore flyer has some full price LEGO mentioned in it. The Walmart flyer (Thurs 2 - Wed 8) has these three Star Wars sets for $29.86: 75041 Vulture Droid, 75040 General Grievous' Wheel Bike, and 75048 (...) (10 years ago, 3-Oct-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | sales Sept 26-
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. Walmart flyer has a multipage toy section with some LEGO, but at full price. ------ Superstore has tax free on Saturday 27 only. When I was at the Joe Howe one yesterday they were expanding the toy section. (...) (10 years ago, 26-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out with LEGO
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(...) I was going to refute that and then realized I have not been in a Sears store in over a year, maybe two. (10 years ago, 24-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out with LEGO
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(...) Yes. They still publish a WishBook.... its a shame they no longer stock toys in their department store... :( (10 years ago, 21-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale
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Last week's TRU flyer is valid until Sunday Sept 21th. 30 Bonus Air Miles if you spend $30 or more on LEGO Movie, Chima, or Arctic sets. 20% off LEGO electronics 20 Bonus Air Miles if you spend $40 or more on Technic sets free $5 value polybag (...) (10 years ago, 20-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out with LEGO
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They still publish the WishBook? Wow, I remember as a kid when we looked forward to getting it and seeing all the new LEGO sets. (10 years ago, 19-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears Wishbook is out with LEGO
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No LEGO in either the Walmart or Target flyers this week. ------ The Sears Wishbook is out with a fair amount of LEGO in it. Only a couple of set numbers are shown (small print or not shown) but the piece counts are accurate. city: Helicopter (...) (10 years ago, 18-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | sales from September 12th
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No LEGO in either the Target or Wal-mart flyers this week. -------- Superstore flyer runs Thursday September 11 through Wednesday 17. Shows City LEGO $8.99-$24.99, but I think that might be regular price. 5,000 points for every $40 you spend on (...) (10 years ago, 11-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | BACK to School rtltoronto dinner
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If you have to attend an rtlToronto Dinner, this is the one to be at. I can't expand on the info, but if you show up, you might end up leaving with more than you came in with. (this could mean LEGO bricks, an STD, or a new Friend who's to say - at (...) (10 years ago, 9-Sep-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: sales September 4th on
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(...) I almost wish I hadn't. This week they have bonus airmiles on some stuff. 30 bonus airmiles with a $30+ LEGO Star Wars purchase. 30 bonus airmiles with a $30+ LEGO Super Heroes purchase. 10 bonus airmiles with a $20+ LEGO DUPLO purchase. I (...) (10 years ago, 5-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Oh, Snap! LEGO Sales Surpass Mattel
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Oh, Snap! LEGO Sales Surpass Mattel Danish Toy Maker, Boosted by Popular Movie, Takes Toy Crown for First Half of 2014 By Jens Hansegard of wsj.com. STOCKHOLM : The LEGO brick has toppled the Barbie doll—at least for now—in children's affections. (...) (10 years ago, 5-Sep-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | sales September 4th on
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. I haven't seen the TRU flyer yet this week. ----- Walmart flyer is good Thursday September 4th through Wednesday September 10th. LEGO Marvel video game for PS4 $29.99. Also avaliable on XBox One. ----- As well (...) (10 years ago, 4-Sep-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | lack of new Canadian sales
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The flyers are filled with back to school stuff. Good if you want large plastic containers, not so good if you want LEGO on sale. -------- No LEGO in Target, Walmart or Superstore flyers this week. ------- Superstore is having a 'tax free' day on (...) (10 years ago, 28-Aug-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canadian sales
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No LEGO in the Walmart flyer this week. ----- Canadian Tire flyer is good Friday 22 through Thursday 28. 30% off assorted parts organizers. Flyer shows among other things a cabinet with small drawers (40 small, 2 medium, 1 large) for $24.99, reg (...) (10 years ago, 21-Aug-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Bjarke Ingels Lays Foundation Brick at LEGO House
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Bjarke Ingels Lays Foundation Brick at LEGO House By Rory Stott August 19, 2014 BIG‘s LEGO House is now under construction, following a one of a kind foundation laying ceremony featuring – what else – supersized LEGO bricks. Bjarke Ingels himself (...) (10 years ago, 20-Aug-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | BrickCon 2014 Call for Presentations
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BrickCon still has slots open for presentations. Please submit your proposals as soon as possible. Most BrickCon sessions default to "classroom"-type slots for of up to 50 minutes in rooms that can accommodate up to forty people, but time, room (...) (10 years ago, 18-Aug-14, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon)
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| | Island Park, NY woman arrested to tried to sell $59G of LEGO on eBay
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Cops: Island Park, NY woman tried to sell $59G worth of LEGO play sets on eBay Published: August 16, 2014 By Kevin Deutsch Gloria Haas, 53, of Island Park,NY was arrested Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, and charged with grand larceny for stealing about 800 (...) (10 years ago, 16-Aug-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Phoenix, AZ Police: $200,000 in LEGO Recovered, 4 people arrested
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Police: $200,000 in LEGO sets recovered, 4 people arrested. Phoenix police say they've broken up an elaborate Lego toy theft operation. More than $250,000 worth of Lego were found in the garage of a Peoria home, according to investigators. (...) (10 years ago, 16-Aug-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | PNY Launches LEGO® USB Flash Drives in Partnership With the LEGO Group
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PNY Launches LEGO® USB Flash Drives in Partnership With the LEGO Group PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwired - Aug 13, 2014) - PNY Technologies®, Inc. ("PNY") today announced a new brand licensing partnership with LEGO® Group to produce LEGO branded USB (...) (10 years ago, 15-Aug-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Ushuaia Beach Hotel IBIZA - Built In LEGO
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Ushuaia Beach Hotel IBIZA - Built In LEGO Ushuaïa Beach Hotel has over 28,000 LEGO pieces and took 135 construction days. The Ushuaïa Beach Hotel, is the most detailed masterpiece by Kevin Deelay, who is from Sweden. Kevin Deelay Video: (...) (10 years ago, 14-Aug-14, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | flyers for Aug 14th
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No LEGO in the Walmart Flyer this week. No LEGO in the Superstore flyer, but they have 30% off Rubbermaid and other plastic storage totes. Lots of stores seem to have this sort of thing on sale with the back-to-school thing going on. ------ Target (...) (10 years ago, 14-Aug-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO set 10245 Santa’s Workshop
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LEGO set 10245 Santa’s Workshop Press Release Set Year: 2014 Ages 12+ 883 Pieces US $69.99 – CA $89.99 – AU $119.99 – DE 69.99€ – UK £59.99 – DK 649.00 DKK Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing. Have festive (...) (10 years ago, 12-Aug-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | This Cyborg Arm Is the First Step to a Badass LEGO Mech Suit
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This Cyborg Arm Is the First Step to a Badass LEGO Mech Suit At some point in your nerdy childhood, you surely imagined what it would be like to build an entire exoskeleton out of Lego. How much fun would that be to have a LEGO creation you could (...) (10 years ago, 12-Aug-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Walmart sale starting earlier
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To match up with the grocery flyers I guess, Walmart flyers are now starting on Thursdays. This weeks flyer is good from Thursday August 7 through Wednesday August 13. Save $5. 79119 TMNT Mutation Chamber Unleashed rollback $24.86 (was $29.86) (...) (10 years ago, 6-Aug-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Aug rtlToronto dinner
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Where or where has my John Neal gone? Where oh Where could he be. yep, its about time for another monthly DINNER!!! This Friday - Aug 8, would be the 2nd friday of the month. And I think would make for a GREAT time to feast of chicken parts. if you (...) (10 years ago, 5-Aug-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. ------- This weeks Walmart flyer mentions a toy clearance. LEGO not specifically mentioned, but when I was in a Walmart they had clearance signs on a bunch of sets. Clearance on most of them was 20% or less. (...) (10 years ago, 1-Aug-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGOLAND® Japan to open in 2017
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It's really amazing how popular LEGO has become in Japan... finally!! It took over 30 years for that to happen. When LEGO first arrived in 1962 (thru the Ahashi Corp. as licensee), it was NOT popular, mainly due to distribution problems... That (...) (10 years ago, 23-Jul-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.legoland, FTX)
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| | LEGO Systems Inc. Unveils New Products, at San Diego Comic-Con 2014
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LEGO® Systems, Inc. Unveils New Products, Experiences and Exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con -World's largest construction toy maker to showcase new playsets, life-sized models, exclusive sets and one-of-a-kind giveaways related to some of the (...) (10 years ago, 22-Jul-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.licensed, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: The Most Insane LEGO Machine: GBC (video)
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Akiyuki is not using every trick in the book. He is writing the book. (10 years ago, 19-Jul-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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No LEGO in the Walmart Flyer this week. ----- Target's flyer this week shows that the discount on some toys has gone up to 70% off. Probably no LEGO left in this sale, but you never know. ----- TRU flyer good from Friday July 18 through Thursday (...) (10 years ago, 19-Jul-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: July Monthly rtlToronto Dinner
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(...) Hey Dave, I had a change of plans, I will not be going tonight.. (10 years ago, 11-Jul-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: July Monthly rtlToronto Dinner
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(...) I'll go With Fam. Dave K (10 years ago, 11-Jul-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is anyone planning on going, if so I will trek over from the far north. Jeff VW (10 years ago, 10-Jul-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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By the power vested in me, I declare that the July monthly dinner be changed to a new time and place. I'm thinking The Delta hotel in Scarborough. I also think that we should have it spread out over 4 days. Ergo. If you want to be part of the (...) (10 years ago, 7-Jul-14, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Canadian sale July 4-17
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(...) Target may or may not have sets available for 50% off in their toy section. It looks like some of the older Chima sets, Lord or the Rings, or Marvel SuperHeroes sets. YMMV. Ben (10 years ago, 4-Jul-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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No LEGO in either the Target or Wal-mart flyers this week. ---...--- TRU flyer is good for two weeks. 20% off select city, creator, basic and superhero sets. Note, they usually count train sets as city, so it might be worth checking the website on (...) (10 years ago, 3-Jul-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LEGO® MINIFIGURES ONLINE OPEN BETA LAUNCHING IN JUNE
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I notice LEGO isn't promoting this one as heavily as they did LEGO Universe. And it seems remarkably similar. (10 years ago, 2-Jul-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGOLAND® Japan to open in 2017
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Merlin Announces plans for first LEGOLAND in Japan June 30, 2014 LEGOLAND is about to become huge in Japan. Merlin Entertainments, corporate owner of the LEGOLAND parks, announced it will open its first LEGOLAND in Japan, the world’s second-biggest (...) (10 years ago, 2-Jul-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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Happy Canada Day everyone! To make it Lego related: my friend and co-builder John will be doing our annual sit-by-our-Legoslature-model this afternoon here in Edmonton. In the evening, folks are coming over to my place to watch the annual fireworks (...) (10 years ago, 1-Jul-14, to lugnet.org.ca)
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| | BrickFair VA 2014 MINDSTORMS Contests
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BrickFair VA will be holding four separate contests for LEGO MINDSTORMS enthusiasts this year. The long-running favorites Stock Sumo and Unlimited Sumo will be held as usual, and the Capture the Flag contest is returning from last year. There will (...) (10 years ago, 1-Jul-14, to lugnet.events.brickfair, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The COOLEST LEGO Train MOC EVER to be built….
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(...) Doesn't appear to be 6 wide, so how cool can it be, really. OK seriously that is gynormous. (10 years ago, 28-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Canadian sales June 27 - Jul 3
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No LEGO in the Target flyer this week. ---...--- TRU flyer good from Friday June 27 to Thursday July 3. 20% off all LEGO DUPLO sets. Excludes clearance. selection varies. ---...--- Walmart flyer good from Friday June 27 through Thursday July 3. (...) (10 years ago, 27-Jun-14, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | The COOLEST LEGO Train MOC EVER to be built….
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And you get to follow the progress: <https://www.flickr....legotrains HERE> You're welcome. JOHN (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Please stay on topic for this NG, sir. We can't have your spirits cluttering up .trains! :-P JOHN (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Now would seem like a good time to start, Dave! (Not "Dave!") ;-) JOHN (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) What?????? A fully stocked bar!!!...!!! Holey Smokearoos!!! Waittaminit... I don't drink. Dang it!!!! Dave K (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The bar is open. Fully stocked. The wine is fine aged quite nicely over the years. Since not a whole lot people come in here. :) Somehow... the party left LUGNET leaving the booze. (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (chirp) DaveE (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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Thought y'all might like some company! JOHN (10 years ago, 26-Jun-14, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LEGO to Boost Capacity at Mexican Factory
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From WJT.com. June. 20, 2014. LEGO to Boost Capacity at Mexican Factory Danish Toy Maker to Increase Head Count by 50% in Move to Serve North and South American Markets By Clemens Bomsdorf COPENHAGEN—Lego A/S, the world's No. 2 toy maker by revenue, (...) (10 years ago, 23-Jun-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | LEGO® FUSION 2014 product launch
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LEGO® FUSION NEW YORK, June 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - LEGO Systems, Inc., makers of the world’s leading construction toys, today introduced LEGO® FUSION, a play experience that combines traditional LEGO brick play with familiar app-based game themes. (...) (10 years ago, 19-Jun-14, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.games, FTX)
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