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(...) They could always make new molds. It's more a matter of the will, not the way. As we all know, they make new molds all the time! Kevin (24 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Don't get your hopes up. I've talked to the person at Lego Direct in charge of deciding what goes into sets. They generally will not introduce a piece where the molds no longer exist. She was quite clear on that point. Now that doesn't mean (...) (24 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Just that it's quite rare - not very many sets had it - and it hasn't been made for 15 years or so. People have speculated that we will never see out-of-production elements again because the molds are gone, or whatever. I'm taking this (...) (24 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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What's the deal about the pitchfork? (...) (24 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Forty-one dollars for a figure without shield or sword!!! This is definately on the high end but other visored guys without weapons sold at same time were also going for $23.50 and $31.00 The other figures without weapons were going for 8 - 10 (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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I have fond memories of buying my 375. I bought a 100% complete set on eBay in good/very good condition with box, no instructions, and 2 extra visors and lances for $140 about a year ago, plus it came with all 6 completely outfitted figures from (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Of course from the whole set, the other thing you can't get anywhere else is the yellow 2x2x3 extreme slope corners. (...) I've certainly seen lots with the split chin, but I've also seen plenty without. (...) I continue to feel lucky to have (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I paid less than that for the whole set, minus instructions but with box. Also the stickers were in better condition. (...) Mike (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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The entire set tends to go for around £100 so someone was desperate. It is odd though as the only items you really can't get elsewhere are the visors, as had been said the bodys are plain, the helamtes and weapons are light grey which is avaliable (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, the seller did say "I'm sorry that the tops of the special helmet visors are missing," So that would have triggered something with me, but I agree ~ after looking at what they were, compared to what they are - it is a big flaw, and I am (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Like another respondent said, nice catch! perhaps a decal/sticker with yellow edges? (...) They have been used, don't have set #'s tho. (...) I think that this is more of a $7.99 or $9.99 set, not a $5.99 set it has 3 (?) mini figs and the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) They were also used in Homemaker set #269 as the bib on the minifig "baby." Dave (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) HOLY COW !!! Cannot believe I did not notice that. Someone certainly mutilated the visors or something. Boy, I would be VERY upset if I had paid big bucks and ended up with altered visors. Why the heck would someone do such a rotten thing. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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**Castle Sticker Update!** O.k. so that header may have been a little misleading, but it’s a post I'm sure we’d all like to see!!! Because there hasn’t been an update concerning this topic for some time now, I thought I'd just create one! There is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Pretty cool Tamy! I have to commend your walk on the dark side too! Should I first say: Welcome! I have heavily modified many of my castle bits, and while the purists sometimes get grumpy, I think it's mode fun to have different weapons and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) I can imagine... but I bet it's worth it. :) (...) LOL -- sign me up for a supply! :) (...) I can see that in some of the other pics. :) (...) Thanks. :) As for the story.... I think it will be a little while.. a story can't be fully told with (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) <set:6697> -Duane (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That piece was used, with a yelow/black striped sticker, for safety vests in some of the construction themed town sets. Example: (URL) Erik (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Richard, I've never seen the yellow jersey's. I've seen the light grey ones with a black & yellow chevron sticker (possibly from on an early train? set). Thanks for the heads up! I'll be adding yellow armour to my collection. Clark (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) They were used (in yellow as well) as life jackets in one of the older Town sets, I believe it was a coast guard set of some sort, but I can't place it. -JDF (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow! Good catch, Richard. I'm pretty positive those are the same element. I don't think they've ever been used except in the Yellow Castle. Cool... so either the mold for this part still existed (and was still usable after 20+ years), or LEGO (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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-?New Body Armor?- Marc Papenfuss recently posted the #3416 Women’s team Soccer sets to the Brickshelf Gallery. In the first image (lego_3416_back_ebay1.jpg) there appears to be two additional sets for the Women’s Soccer supplement: (URL) question (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Once again, thank you very much! (...) You should see the place on weekends, they go crazy ;) (...) You know. I am actually studying genetic engineering. When I graduate I will make living minifigs who can reproduce over night =) (...) Those (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) <snipped> I believe you're right. I don't recall any made w/o the top crest/feather. I have 1 that is missing it (a red one) because it got mangled so I cut it off, but I have 2 white a red and a gray that are still intact. Pity I haven't any (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Elin - Once again - excellent work! The map gives a good sense of the geography of your world. The Hampus Inn -- there is a good sense of activity in the common room and each floor has something going on that is different - lots fo eye candy! (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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somethings wrong with those visors though, I don't remember seeing any without the feather over the top of the head... Wow, that is one heck of a price for them! someone really wanted them.. I really don't care too much about them, all they are are (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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A pretty fair price reference for 6075 Yellow Castle minifigs can be seen here --> (URL) this photo shows items in pretty good shape for their age. With 3 out of 4 visors and a flag in decent shape, this is an auction I wish I had seen sooner. But I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Elin - That is an excellent creation. I love the "living" feeling the tree gives to the building. You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing it with us! Joel J (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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I reallt like your constructions, especially the island castles, good job, and nice easy instructions. keep it up dude James www.minifig.co.uk "Damien Guichard" <damien.guichard@wanadoo.fr> wrote in message news:GC9LKo.F1u@lugnet.com... (...) my (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Wow man that's sweet! All the different layers blended together nicely and the photo manipulation is very well done! I might have to try my hand at making some wallpaper. Excellent idea! Wilson (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey! Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be making castle themed wallpaper for anyone that wants to spiff up their desktop castle style. The first of the series features General Reganok and his legions marching deep into enemy territory to conquer (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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Hey Wilson!! Glad you can come, and I already updated the delegate page with your info: (URL) I'll use this as a reminder to anyone who hasn't RSVP'd participation and/or delegates yet. It's not *urgent*, but it would be nice to know how many people (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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Hello everybody, I have read all this discussion about the "Gathering of the Royalty" but wasn't active in the original discussion because I was gone from my computer for a week. I think it sounds like a great idea with the huge meeting hall and the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello, I am quite new on LUGNET, here is my home web page dedicated to lego hobby, (URL) only DAT files, much better with a LDraw viewer like LDView. All DAT files feature complete instruction steps. I have a more involving Online-Idea-Book project (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thank you! The basplate I used for the farm was from the Royal Knight's Castle (6090). /Elin (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) IT'S BEAUTIFUL ELIN.....: ) You've framed the model quite well.... and I love that tree...: ) Kev...: ) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Thanks Leah, glad you enjoyed! I didn't want the page to just show one pic, granted it was a lot more work. I think it turned out better! Well, depends on which one you mean, since I made two different ones.. they were both done in the same way (...) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Hey Elin.. Great models, man! Just wondering, what baseplate did you use for your Hill Farm??? It looks vaguely familiar, but I can't place it! Catch you cats later! -the Rascal King (24 years ago, 22-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks! If it´s details you want there is more pictures on my page. (URL) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Elin, yesterday evening I roamed Brickshelf and found your creation. I'm VERY impressed! It's a very nice creation. I will have to find some more time to study the details and reread your message here on Lugnet and all the comments, but thanks (...) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle)
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