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1680 - forestmens haycart (made up name). 63? pieces I have the instructions here, gimme 5 minutes and they should be up at; www.geocities.com/pa.../temp.html (Duckie) Dave Till David Eaton wrote in message ... (...) It (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) As I recall, same for Amazon River Crossing. (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.castle)
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I only have a couple minutes, but I noticed something very odd on pages 16 and 17 of the new catalog. Looking on p.16, I saw what looked like a large Royal Knights symbol thru the gate of 6091. I passed it of as background until I saw the blue (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Righto, done. BTW if KL, Todd or anyone else is reading this and has a better home for anything in my temp section, feel free to take the stuff. Just drop me a note so that I know what space I can then free up. (Duckie) Dave Till Duckie Dave wrote (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Bovine Bandits! LOL! <pointed this back to castle, where it (nominally) should reside...> James (URL) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Not to my knowledge... Pity, as CRAPPs go, it's not too bad, IMHO. The 'river gorge' baseplate has been used in two sets so far (three counting the 2000 Castle): Amazon Ancient Ruins (green, jungle printing, river through the middle), and Rock (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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No, I did'nt type in the wrong number David Easton! I've made up the set. I think Dave Till has just verified this. Thanks (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Just want to let y'all know I got a few more pics of my castle up... I've been working on it for more almost three years now and it's finally almost complete, well at least the inner baily that is! Below is the URL for my site - thanks! Dan (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Your castle is amazing! How many bricks did it take to build that? I personally think your castle is right beside Ed Boxer's. (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) How about a world based on Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time? You already have the Dragon banners from the Dragon Masters for Rand Al Thor and the followers of the Dragon Reborn, the Royal Knights and older lion-clad figures would work perfect (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm working on year three and counting! I don't make a lot of money at my job so progress is slow. Most of the castle has interiors, including the corner towers and main gates, so there's a lot more pieces involved than if I just built a (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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As far as I know the reflective silver bricks come in one configuration 2x4. They were (past tense) available in a tub and a bucket set. One silver brick per. They are hard to come by. (I think the Duplo tub had a Duplo 2x4 in silver as well) They (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Whoah! My cat just caused me to post a blank message twice! In any case, sorry for being such a dork - I found Ed's site on the links page. I remember his castle being featured in the Lego club 'zine and it's way cool to see more of it! Dan (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Busted? Are we back on that trope about the chesty minifigs *again*!?!? ;) (...) Personally, since they use ranged weapons to do their dirty work, I was thinking of going to the only slightly more cerebral "Cow-ards." A close runner-up was (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Trans-blue pieces come in at least the following styles (brick and otherwise): 1 X 2 brick 1 X 4 brick 6 X 3 X 1 slope 6 X 5 X 2 inverse slope 1 X 2 X 3 thin wall 10 X 10 X 7 quarter dome -- John J. Ladasky Jr., Ph.D. Department of Structural (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) ...so that's 3 Forestmen, a concentric round shield and a pitchfork in one polybag. ! If it hadn't been my dark ages, I think I'd be regretting every penny I spent on trivia like rent & food back in those days. Scott (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) There are various elements that come in silver, but if you are referring to the silver 2x4 brick [1], then that only came in the Anniversary Bucket which is generally no longer available retail (I did find 9 last June on clearance at a TRU in (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Castle set #1680 is on my wish list. -- Have fun! John The Legos you've been dreaming of... (URL) weird Lego site: (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I believe that silver bricks only came in the 2x4 size. They were included in various 'silver anniversary' buckets and tubs (both LEGO and Duplo), and you only got 1 brick per product. I've got 23 2x4 bricks myself, but am not expecting to (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) These are the only trans-blue I've seen (I got them from a 20? year old Universal Building Set): 1x2 brick (as above) 1x6 brick 2x2x2 sloped ---...--- Eric Harshbarger / eric@ericharshbarger.org / www.ericharshbarger.org "Oh please, if people (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The silver bricks only came in the silver anniversary buckets last year. One 2x4 brick per bucket. As far as I know no other actual bricks are silver colored. Those that are will be hard to come by. (...) I have some 1x1s, 1x2 slopes, 2x2 (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Good Luck ! TLG included one silver brick in each of the 25th Anniv bulk buckets / tubs. Set numbers were in the range 3025-3030 with 3029 & 3030 being duplo sized. So you would have to locate quite a number of tubs/buckets or find someone selling (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) John! Of all people, I can't believe you forgot about the Android Base walls in blue that come in Neptune Discovery Lab! ;) 6x10x11 or thereabouts, they mate with the quarterdomes you mention there. (Have I created a monster? Are you going to (...) (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) I know that there are no bat helms this year, I was just saying that the bat helms and dragon masters helms are the worst pieces of castle headwaer ever. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello, I was wondering what the opinions are on tan peasants, personally I think lego should make Tan Peasants for their new castle line. They would look more realistic. I know I am going to have made stickers that are precut using the gray peasant (...) (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hey they allready make Tan Peasants. They come in the Star Wars sets :) . More to your point however I think that TLG (TLC) needs more peasants period in the castle line and more everyday folk in all the lines. The problem is that kids don't (...) (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) lego (...) in (...) types (...) Guess its dead on sunday? Anyway I think the tAN FIGS ARE OK, just that they dont have the peasant print on them, thats what I would want! (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Jonathan Wilson writes: <snipagge> (...) helms (...) I will agree on the bat helms, they are pretty sucky, always nice just to have a *very* few for variety, but not in massive numbers. Mike (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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what is everyons favorite castle headpiece? mine is the old knights helments from 6073 with the immovable face grilles folowed by the old bullet helm -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well if you're talking helms, my favorite is the helm with the pig-faced bassinet(sp?) or "moveable visor". The new pikeman's helm looks kindof neat as well. However, I also like the peasents cowl and regular long hair. The worst -> Hands Down (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Apologies (was Re: Bullboys, Moomen, or Longhorns?)
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(...) Humble apologies, but as a Brit, "synonym for donkey" just doesn't come across as being bad language... And while I take the point that not all children watch wrestling, it's still valid that they can get away with that and a lot worse on the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | In need of Dacta Castle info
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What sizes of green brick baseplates are included in the 9376 Dacta Castle set? I count four of them, but it is hard to tell what size they are from the picture. My guess is one 12x24, one 10x20 and two 8x16. Can anyone confirm this? Also, are there (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey folks! LEGO S@H still has the King's Castle #6090 in stock, though in low numbers! I know we are all eagerly awaiting the 2000 Royal Knights collection, but I could not resist another one of these, it had lots of good features and parts. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I know I am talking to myself, but I just remembered that I get a mini McDonalds set with that castle. Well, the knights can just feast on McBurgers... (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) set? (...) I believe there are 2 12x24's, and I can't recall off-hand the other sizes. (...) I believe 4. My memory is spotty right now - not enough blood in my caffeine system this morning, but I'll double-check for you when I get home (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Ditto on the helmet. The pig-faced visor is way cool. Fortunately it seems to be back in 2000 (Yay!) Other than that, I like a variety of hair. I would definately like to see some Qui-Gon Jinn or Padme hair in different colors. (...) Oh yeah. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That's interesting. Its 1877 Crusader's Cart with an extra minifig. In fact, the instructions are exactly the same, except 1877 has said minifig removed. Weird. Jeff (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) lego (...) But without Peasants, there is no one to Plunder and Pillage! That's what I always wanted to do, especially since TLC makes it very hard to besiege a castle. I mean they've only made one Ballista and one Siege Tower!! Not to mention (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I agree that all the helms above are good (the best is the one with the moveable visor, but I love the peasant and woodsman styles. The best: The Robin Hood Hat! Aaron (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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<SNIP SNIP SNIP> (...) Ahh, my old Battering Ram. I made my own Battering Ram by taking a couple of short column (6B High) sections and placing them on their sides, attaching four wheels, a 2x2 apex peak on the front and large hexagon guards for the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Let's see... the order I'd rank 'em in... how bout I rate 'em on a scale of 1 to 10? (10 is the best, 1 is worst) Castle helmets: 8 Grille helmet 9 Moveable grille helmet ("pig nose?") 9 Bullet helmet 10 Bullet/Flare w/ nose guard helmet 3 (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Just wanted to say thanks to Aaron West for the note about Shop@home having #6090. I had seen this is the past flyers from Lego, but never dreamed of having one until today. As soon as I read the post, I called S@H and mine is on it's way!. Thanks (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) My Favorites (Castle and Castle Compatible), from Best to Worst: "Pig-Faced" Moveable Visor Helm Bullet Helm Cloak Cowl Damsel Peaked Hat Wizard/Witch Hat Robin Hood Cap Helm w/Noseguard (gaah! I hate forgeting names!) Samurai Helm (gaah! I (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) D'oh! Forgot the new one! Anyways, here it is, in its correct position: Pikeman's Helm (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) yeah! you forgot two of my favorites! the beard and the green stocking cap worn by the forest babe! the stocking caps from pirates/ninja have great castle potential, as do the tri-corner hats and adventurer hats when garnished with plumes. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Do you mean like in 6009? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) What about the old battering ram set from classic castle. Or you could make your own... -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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I think the rating I would give the following is: (if helmet/hat not mentioned is because it is considered junk in the independent study:-) 10 Grill helmet 10 Sallet Helmet (Visored 10 Bullet 8 barbute (not really a barbute since the flange is (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Check out the complete inventory at: (URL) sakura@mediaone.net is Jeff Johnston (URL) Want List: (URL) Trade List: (URL) Geek Code: SP+ CA +++ (375/6075) PI +++ #++ S--/++ LS++ Hal M+ A++ YB73m (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) What would be the easiest way for an Australian to recieve this set? I can't order direct can I? Is there some other way or do I just have to keep searching here? Have been looking for the best part of a year :-( Alternatively, has anyone from (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Your best bet is to find someone from the us who can buy and send you one. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) You are quite welcome. Now if they had that gem, what other treasures do you think might be locked away in the warehouse? I can only imagine... If you won a $10,000,000 plus lottery, how many legos would be enough? Aaron (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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(...) I never realised that TLG stopped using gold/yellow on their figs anymore. Does anyone know when did they stop? I don't have my Castle figs with me :( but IIRC, the crusader (lion crested) fig in the forestman set 6077 (River Fortress) didn't (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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(...) ~ maybe not in castle theme, but the recent ufo and insectoid series had silver and gold printed detailing not only on the torso pieces, but on the legs and heads as well... i just looked at my crusader 'fig from #6077 (assembled right in (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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(...) The "robot" minifig(s) have gold/silver printing on them. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I don't know if anyone has said this yet, but what about the name of Marshall University's team, The Thundering Herd? Marshall is where Randy Moss played, BTW. It's in wild, wonderful West Virginia. -Marc Nelson Jr. (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | 3-pc feather/plume set in GREEN ???
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Did LEGO ever produce the three-piece feather/plume wheel in _Green_? If so, in what set was it included? I've gotten the plumes in White, Red, Blue, and Yellow. I've also seen the plumes in Black (but I never got a set myself with Black plumes). (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Two female minifigs in castle 2000?
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In the new 2000 catalog there appear to be two female minifigs in castle set 6091. Beside the maiden minifig it looks like one of the knights is female also! If you look closely at the face of the knight with red legs just to the right of the king (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) We're knights of the round table we dance when e'er we're able... :) James (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: Two female minifigs in castle 2000?
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(...) ~ she's just the messenger... ;-) later ~ craig~ (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Did the brown 13-rung ladder come in any sets other than 6061 Siege Tower? The gray just doesn't seem to look as good as brown in my Castle. SO, I need a couple more of these - and I'll pay handsomely for them ;-) -Mike Ulring (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Question on Tan Peasants
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(...) You mean 6062? That is an awful battering ram. 'Twould work on the small door in that set, but it would never work against a real castle's gate. Its too small, and there is no one to operate it! BTW, I did make my own when I was a child, and I (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yup, and unfortunately, it is found it 6071 Forestmen's River Crossing, one of the most sought after Castle sets. :( I'll sell you one(1) of mine for... One Million Dollars!! ;) Jeff 1 - I would have three, but one broke when a ceiling (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Question on Tan Peasants
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(...) Hmm... my thought is maybe a "good" battering ram would encourage the pieces to get broken? With the one in 6062, you'd have to actually push with your fingers to break a piece, but if you made a sturdy wheeled battering ram and rolled it (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I accually think 6062 is a good set. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The Bat helmets are pretty cool if you cut off the bat wings with an x-acto knife! This way they make a great barbarian's helmet! The Original "I,m not PLAYING, I'm CREATING!" Bill (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Where could I find baseplates to sets 6086,6081,and 6090 (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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(...) I can't remember my castle figs too well now - they are in storage :( (...) That's right, I forgot that the android figs - the red ones in Spyrius/Unitron and the white ones in Exploriens - and the alien figs have gold/silver prints, but then (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: More 2000 TRU Prices
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(...) Hmmm... I don't see the little cart on page 16 of the catalog listed! Polybag maybe? Just a random thing and not a set? Perhaps it's not available at TRU in January? DaveE (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: More 2000 TRU Prices
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Can you find out the MTT price and other SW sets? (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow - I never noticed it. It's too big to be a polybag set though. I wonder if they're going to do another Valuepack??? Looks like a black treasure chest which would be cool. Dan M. (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: More 2000 TRU Prices
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(...) These *just* appeared in the computer system. I'd guess the Soccer sets will appear about mid-March, and the Star Wars sets and Adventurers, etc., will appear in mid-May. Jeff (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) I never said it was a bad set, on the contrary, I love it. I wish I had a couple copies of it. I just think the *battering ram* in the set is awful. Jeff "To eat, or not to eat. That is the question. Certainly 'tis nobler to clean thy plate to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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(...) figs), (...) Juniorizing (...) I wonder if the metallic paint TLG uses now stands up to wear better than than the gold paint of yore. One of my big disappointments as an adult trader - trading figures to get a 'crossed axe' figure with gold (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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Oops, second reply, to lugnet.castle only -- (...) figs), (...) Juniorizing (...) Why do you say this? Metallic paint was used on the torsos as recently as the Dark Forest and Fright Knight sets. And I thought (although I don't have any with me to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Gold/Silver Fig Crest? (was Re: what is everyons favorite castle headpiece?)
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(...) Yes youre right, both gold and silver are used on the Ninja's, I only have three ninja figures (not my specialty), but I had a look and one has gold and two have silver detailing. Rachel :-) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Brown Ladders
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(...) a (...) The brown ladder came in a bunch of late 80's/early 90's sets. I must have 20 of them. (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 1680
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(...) Since I know my 1877 is still in it's box, I'm going to dig it out this weekend if I can find it easily.. for some reason I remember putting a fig in the "undercarriage" of the set, and it had to have come from the set because around that time (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: More 2000 TRU Prices
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David Eaton wrote: Piggybacking here... (...) Mmm....$3 for a minifig and a fairly impressive small arsenal... I have a feeling that people are going to be picking up *plenty* of these sets as backbones of Bull armies...can anyone make out which (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 1680
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(...) I checked my copy of the brickshelf.com instructions for 1877 and they clearly show 3 different figs. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Is 6097 Night Lords Castle worth it
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I was just at Kay Bee. Saw they had 2 6097 left. Has 597 something pieces. They had it on clearance for 40 bucks. I have NO castle sets except a few Ninja sets and the original Seige Tower and Yellow Castle. I do not mix up my pieces either, so I (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Jason Fabisch wrote in message ... (...) pieces. (...) my (...) head (...) So you'd be buying these sets as display models, or to build and put back in their boxes? I dunno. Working within those parameters I have no way to guess whether these sets (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Jeff Johnston wrote in message <383371AA.A968DDEE@m...ne.net>... (...) Random sigh of disappointment - why must LEGO make the "bad guys" have SUCH ugly faces nowadays. Wolf Pack didn't need eye patches sewn directly onto their skin. Ewwwww. LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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The new Rock Raiders sets (at least the Tunnel Transport, that big lunky flying helicopter-tank :) comes with four or so silver grill-tiles. There, that doubles the silver element selection for you! shaun (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Yeah, I like to just build them as display models every now and then. My apartment has very limited space(especially with the 8448 sitting on the top shelf) and storage is an issue. It looks really neat, but since I don't have any others in its (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) flying (...) Actually......... If you're looking for reflective silver pieces, there's a whole bunch!... They're just not mainly *bricks*, per se-- things that come to mind: In silver: 1x2 grill tiles Big shiny sword pieces Dagger pieces (as (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) There's a whole passel o' gold pieces in them thar Spaceport sets. Domes, visors, etc. eric (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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<snip (...) Just a couple more. 2x2 headlight/lamp piece (...) 4x4 half dome piece from the Space Port series Space Port helmet visor. The medalion thing in Adventurers Like you I am sure there are more. Eric K. The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) 6097 doesn't have a lot of interesting bits. There's a couple doors, and some revolving wals, but it's really (IMHO) kinda boring for straight play value. If all you're looking for is display/play, and not as a parts source - I would suggest (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) If you want to start getting involved in the castle theme then I would recommend 6097, because 2 years down the road when you're looking at that old 1998 catalog dreaming of that Night Lords Castle to add to your other castles it may not be (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm gonna have to disagree with the "doesn't have a lot of interesting bits", but that's mostly due to my definition of "interesting" and "a lot". I liked the fact that it had: 2 sets of doors, dark grey wall sections, inverse red slopes, the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Oh, I'll quite happily admit that there's lots of interesting *parts*...I've gotten lots of them for parts!!! It's just that as a model, there isn't much to do. James (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Funny, if it is set 1877, then it can't have three. It only came with two. I own the set, and I remember getting it. Mine only came with two. Are you sure you don't have 1680? Jeff (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) one (...) fact, (...) removed. (...) clearly show (...) also have this set with only two figs. Dan M. (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'd say you are quite correct... I think Jonathan maybe counted the picture of the building of the blue-collared minifig as a separate fig, which it isn't.... unless he was referring to a different picture? He did say "I checked *MY* copy of (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, David Eaton wrote: And another... (...) Air horn (for semi-trucks) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yup. A schwack is a variable amount, that usually falls between "some" and "a Jesus-load & a half"(1) In this case, it's 20. :) I'm doing an informal poll, to satisfy my curiosity. When you (if you) order 5145 Grey Bricks, how many do you (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars)
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Thanks guys. I made my decision to hold off for now and wait for some big sales of some other older sets. Maybe I will get 2 Witches Windships for the dragons. Its a 2 for the price of one, sale at only 4 bucks each. Cool. My favorite set right now (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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