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(...) the (...) up (...) Do you have an adress for the Christopher Tolkien or alternativly Bashki(ISTR that was the LoTR directors name)? I mean an en-masse letter might work.... According to my source in Hamleys SW lego happened because Lucas asked (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Maybe, maybe not. The Potter series is good - I like it a lot - but kids' interests, especially the kind that come with a blow, have a tendency to disappear just as quickly... you never know. (...) We-ell, just think about how many die-hard SW (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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OK -- it took a little longer than we thought, but we've secured a supply of the LEGO "Chrome Knights" sets. They are now available from LEGO Shop At Home (1.800.453.4652) for $4.99 each. Currently, only sets 4816, 4817, and 4818 are in stock; we're (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle) !!
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(...) I hadn't considered that. Even so, with the Potter film forthcoming, I'm afraid dear Harry will still hold kids' primary interest. Of course, the old- school fans of Tolkien are another matter; however, while many AFOL's appear to be Tolkein (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I think this is true, but with the first LOTR movie being released in December 2001, public consciousness will skyrocket. (...) I think this is mainly because the figures SUCK. I was excited about them until I saw pictures. The Balrog looks (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Sets (...) Oops! Forgot to add dreamlist prices! Sorry to post twice! Aaron :o) (...) $29.99 (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I don't know that it's "too grown-up," but I don't think Tolkien is as present in the popular consciousness as Harry Potter. That's not to say Tolkien isn't the foundation of modern fantasy, but I think the average child today is vastly more (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It may take me a while, and it may go long into the castle subject, but I will TRY. Aaron! (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I would love to see three specific things: 1. Defenders of the Kingdom Mini-fig pack--King Leo, Princess Storm, and both Knight figures (plenty of shields and weapons). 2. Invaders Mini-fig pack--Cedric the Bull and his two conspirator knights (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I think the problem for TLC would be the licensing issue. IIRC, Christopher Tolkien owns the rights to the Tolkien estate and any Tolkien-themed products that are released have to be approved by the estate. They apparently have very rigid (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yes, definitely. If you're up to it, you might want to formalize one. I'm sure you'll have a lot of people willing to sign it. Most people simply don't have the time, though, to actually write it. Someone needs to take the initiative and (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) We've all heard the cautions from TLC that "LEGO" is a term of intellectual property and should be preserved intact, rather than becoming diluted through such terms as "LEGOs," "lego," or "legos." Strictly speaking, I respect that, but in (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, if TLC wants to bring legos into the realm of collectors (ie. the chrome and ninja sets, along with the Minifigs Collections) then they appear to be targeting the older consumer also. As one of these, I can say that some sort of Fantasy (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hmm, just stumbled into this discussion, I'm wondering if you are aware of a similar LEGO pure solution? The 2x4 plate with hinge (<part 3315>) will work with the hinge brick (for a use, look at the draw bridge in 6086), so if you can live with a (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) I too think a Lego/Tolkien team up would be great. The Orcs, Trolls, and Hobbits would be lots of fun. But I think the closest we will get will be the Harry Potter theme. More than likely Tolkien will be considered too grown-up for Lego's (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) (URL)Happy Bricking (...) Hallo Adrian, sicher interessiert auch die Castle-Fraktion Dein Fachwerkhaus. Ich finde es übrigens auch echt gelungen, die Idee mit dem zweiten Stockwerk aus Holz werde ich leider bei Dir kopieren müssen ;-) Absolut (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I still dream that they'll pair up with the folks making the Lord of the Rings movie due next December... That would just be *AWESOME*... I've always dreamed that LEGO would do something with Tolkien's world. I also bet that it would draw the (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I wonder what everyone wants the future of Castle to be? I ask the question then; what should the future of Castle Lego be if you had your own say? I for one wouldn't mind seeing more along the lines of fantasy genre. The dragons and wizards were a (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I checked some Winn-Dixie's in South Va, and I did not find them anywhere. Still looking.... Chuck (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yes, what ever happened to Brad? What about the bulk ordering expansion, it does say that other parts/accessories will be added in the future and that requests will be considered. Who are we supposed to make requests to? Aaron (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I am all for more access to hard to find sets. I did post earlier that the chrome sets can be found at the Orlando Imagination center. I had posted that my neighbor found them for me. I had actually asked them to look in Fla groc. stores. My gripe (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Here is my speculation, but it's just wishful; thinking. Minifig Heroes Royal Family- Queen Leonara, Princess Storm, and a special version of Leo exclusive to this set. Bulk Caslte Wall Sections; straight, corner, or new tower Mass market (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Aaron West <maniac@vol.com> wrote in message news:G2AIDv.Hqq@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) (nationwide) (...) a (...) scrapping (...) sell (...) these (...) If (...) order (...) The (...) not (...) if (...) I have called, but I guess I could phone (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Will TLC sell castle accesseries for Knight's Kingdom? In 2001? Can anyone speculate on what will be new for 2001 in Castle? I wonder if the Chrome Sets or some version of them will be added to the 2001 lineup? Its a little sad that all we can do is (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I suspect that it won't make a difference. Here's the biggest question: Would you really spend more money on LEGO, or just buy less of other stuff? I'm in the latter category since I have to follow some sort of lose LEGO budget, and I almost (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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WE SHOULD TRY IT!!! (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) What about a formal petition? Are we game? Aaron (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I don't know... I mean are you sure this would make the poeple at LEGO think about this. I've tried writing three letters and I have probably called more than twenty times, the people who answer you questions alreaday know me! Isn't that something. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I dunno. It means I will have to drop my Mr. Nice Guy demeanor and play hardball... =P -- Richard (watching the pigs fly) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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By now every one of us (the sane ones, anywho) is or has a friend looking for those dang blasted Chrome Knights Kingdom sets 4816, 4817, 4818 and 4819. LEGO makes them available only to grocery and drug store chains (their own claim) and will not be (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: CHROME SETS in Virginia?
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(...) Hi there Dimitar, welcome to .castle. The only place in the USA that has been mentioned having the Chrome Knight sets is the LIC in Florida (that's the LEGO Imagination Center by the way). I have not seen mention of anyone finding some (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Castle sets 6086 and 6078
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(...) Doing a quick search on Ebay and Brickbay: 6086: (URL) probably the better place to post something like this is in the "lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade" or "lugnet.market.auction" group, for future reference, with a title like: "WTB: 6086, 6078" (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Castle sets 6086 and 6078
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Hello! It's Dimitar. I have been looking for these two sets ever since I can remember. I think that 6086 (Black Knight's Castle) is one of the three best castles LEGO has come up with. The other on (6078 - Royal Bridge) I think looks awesome. So (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello everyone! My name is Dimitar and I am new to this site. I have been a huge fan of LEGO Castle eversince I got my first set when I was 5. My personal favorite sub-theme was DRAGON MASTERS because of the great detail on the helmets of the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello, name is Dimitar. I am new to this site and I am experiencing problems posting messages. I did everything right and still it says: Your message was not accepted Response from the news server: 441 Your message is addressed to a group which does (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I have noticed that building this set according to the plan the drawbridge snags on the black tiles at the entrance. Is this a known error or am I missing something ????? Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Hannuka Menorah (was: Re: My forestmen loss)
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(...) Hah!! This post was... almost half a year ago... proof to how lazy and/or scatter-brained I am. <grin> ... never mind that the Menorah itself was made nearly a year ago... Well, better late than never, no?... (URL) been digging through our (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.fun.holiday) !
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BLAINE, I've accidentally deleted your email. PLEASE contact me regarding 6086. I've already got it and i have to talk to you about its condition. Marina (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Very good points! Especially when working with white. It is amazing that most of my biggest bricks (1x10 and bigger) are always off color and can make a really nice project look terrible. I soak my Lego and then scrub them all with a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for the reply, I was hoping that was the case as often if one of the LIC's gets something like that, usually the other does also. Since I live near the other LIC I then know that I will have to check back often until I find some or get (...) (24 years ago, 10-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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