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Re: Set 5909
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lugnet.adventurers
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Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:10:56 GMT
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In lugnet.adventurers, Jonathan Little writes:
> In lugnet.adventurers, Kevin Knoot writes:
> > In lugnet.adventurers, Jonathan Little writes:
> > > Does anyone have any ideas as to why it's so difficult (nearly impossible) • to
> > > find set 5909? It's the set with the tan bi-plane with white wings and a • little
> > > jeep-truck thing. I've managed to collect every other adventurers' set from
> > > 1998 except this one. I have not been able to find it in any stores or even • at
> > > Lego SAH. Is this just because of where I live (Northeast USA)? Any help • would
> > > be greatly appreciated!
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jonathan
> > >
> > > PS I noticed in the 1998 catalog that it's the only Adventurers' set with a
> > > July 1 release date . . . does this have anything to do with it? Did TLG • ever
> > > actually release it?
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> >
> > I have it and it's a great set. I'm pretty sure it was just a 'limited
> > edition' type thing. I saw it all at once at Walmarts & TRUs in MASS • quantity
> > (end caps stuffed with 'em) late last summer, then watched their numbers • shrink
> > to nothing by Christmas, after which those that remained were put on • clearance.
> >
> > Kevin
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> Thanks, for the info, Kevin. From what I've seen and heard, it is a great set.
> That's why I'm so upset that I can't find it anywhere. I also need it to
> complete my collection. Maybe I'll give Lego SAH a call and see if they can
> help me in any way.
> -Jonathan
Amazon.com now has set 5909 available for $19.99. Better grab it soon, since I
don't think they'll last.
Kevin
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| (...) at (...) would (...) ever (...) shrink (...) clearance. (...) Thanks, for the info, Kevin. From what I've seen and heard, it is a great set. That's why I'm so upset that I can't find it anywhere. I also need it to complete my collection. Maybe (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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