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| (...) Jim, I appreciate your post, and all that you discussed. However, what are your comments on what Brad Justus said at Brickfest: "the Technic theme is not dead". (URL) sad to see things turn out as they have. If Lego are really doing away with (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| On the Lego Adventurers page, you mention 'adventures in ancient Greece'. PLEEEEASE make this a theme, not just a game. While you're at it, make a Roman theme (Legomanicus Maximus-hah!), Venice (liquid filled baseplates-kidding!-I do want Venice (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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