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(...) Forward the pics to TLC, maybe they'll release more tan bricks, maybe they'll be moved to offer Mid Eastern castles. George (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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OK I wont argue. I would *love* new sets along the design and concepts of the Guarded Inn. Yes new sets of a modular design and in keeping with the feel of the mid - late 80's sets is what I dream of. But IF sales of this set exceed TLC's (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Blah. I couldn't care less if collectors are annoyed. The new sets won't harm the collectability of old MISB sets. It will only harm the ability of "collectors" to get the red tudor parts and sell them for obscene amounts of money. Pardon me (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I beg to differ who they are targeting with this release. If they were targeting children, then it would be distributed to the retail stores. The fact that they are only selling on S@H is evidence enough of who there target really is. Besides, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) ROFLMAO!!! Jude It's funny 'cause it's true. ;-) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hey, think about people like me: I didn't start buying Lego until long after the inn was released. My castle collection consists of OVER THIRTY KNIGHTS AND NOT ONE BED, NO PLACE TO EAT, AND NO PUBLIC CHAIRS (only thrones)! The guarded inn (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) And what about a new set, which will sell for $25 to the children AND to the collectors who already have the old sets? With a slightly modified set, they would probably make more money. (...) I am definitely not a collector, I don't even keep (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) No problem, I'm not a real collector, although I'm interested in completing my castle collection and I'm a dealer, too (but that's my job). Above all I'm a builder (sorry for using "architect", don't know the right english words all the time) (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) Of course it is! Why do you think would anybody sell $200 to get a #6067? To complete their collection only. If you want to play you can build way better MOCs! You don't need a set that costs several hundreds $$. (...) I couldn't agree (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) No problem, I'm not a real collector, although I'm interested in completing my castle collection and I'm a dealer, too (but that's my job). Above all I'm a builder (sorry for using "architect", don't know the right english words all the time) (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) There's only one way to find out. This might be more a testing of the waters on their direction, or perhaps a test of the lego adult fanatic market, or just simply a way to make some money and make the hardcore happy - I'm not at all convinced (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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<SNIP> (...) I put together a tan structure a few weeks ago and was hard pressed getting it to look just right myself. I like how you incorporated the wide variety of tan pieces (whatever happened to the Basic Brick?) to put it all together. I also (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, the reissue should make collectors deleriously happy. Right now there are two major groups of people looking to buy out-of-production LEGO sets- set collectors (those who want to have a set for the sake of having the set) and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for responding! I can clarify this as such: In order to produce a set, they have to schedule it, run it, package it and all the other things that go into it. While this occurs, they can't run 'x' set now. They can only do 1 or the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I really, really wanted to let this die, but I realized that someday you will be back and that something like this could likely happen again. With that in mind I'd like to say the following: Although a lot of the issues have now been clouded (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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It was like a refresher course in (...) lighting in a couple of those pics! I just wish I had as much tan brick as you do ;-) You have to love those new colors. We'll be seeing lots more of cool new MOC's in these new colors. BK> (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I've been trying to think of a good way to express this for a couple days now. Thanks, Eric - I agree 100% People like me who only want the parts can get the new one, collectors who want the original can still hunt it down and have their (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Oh, yeah, this was definitely targeted at us. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first set they picked for rerelease was the highest-rated Castle set in the LUGNET database and one of the more expensive ones on eBay. I was just saying (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I think the rerelease of old sets can be a step towards better new sets. One of the reasons I always wished LEGO would put out old sets is that it would raise the bar for current sets. I like to think that once people are exposed to older, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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I wont labour the point cos' we are kinda arguing the same side here (...) the (...) they (...) Its possible, but I havent read a post yet (Not saying there isnt or wont be) from anyone saying - already got one, dont need any more (...) a (...) OK (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yes, there are always production costs - my bet is that this cost them considerably less to put back into production than designing a new set. As to production logjam - this is only significant if they are currently at their maximum (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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I would just like to clarify a point here: we are all Lego collectors. Lego refers to us that way, we behave like classic collectors, and there is nothing wrong with being a Lego collector! Look at all the catalogs and Lego Mania magazines. They are (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Lemme clarify something: the Lego Classics and Legends line are separate entities that do not hamper new sets whatsoever. Here's a grossly simplified outline of what happened: 1. After several years of pleading, Lego Direct (a new division of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) #4 is correct Bruce. As Brad pointed out to me, what people don't seem to realize is that when Lego Direct started a year or so ago, LD consisted of Brad and just Brad. He had to come up with a business plan and figure out a way to implement (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I disagree. I am a Builder. Buying sets is a side effect of my parts requirements. I don't buy every set on the market, or in a given theme. I don't consider myself a collector, because I don't gain pleasure from owning every set in a series. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Okay. First, the AFOLs on .Castle moaned and complained about how the Guarded Inn was sooo cool, and the best set ever etc... So LEGO gives us a wonderful present, they re-release a great set (IMHO) and make it availeable for even the neophytes to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Hmmm, interesting, Yep I buy a set for the Pcs. When I built my Praying Mantis I brought tons of Castle sets. I have'nt purchased a set and built the featured Model in years. I belive the last one was the Technic controll center with the Mechanical (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I think your definition of a collector is fundamentally wrong. Webster's defines a collector as one that collects or a person who makes a collection. No where does it mention that one has to have every set in a series to be a collector or does (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) So...I'm confused...Are you saying that if I was to buy Barbie dolls, and cut their hair off, I'd be a scalper? Is that right? 8-> Matt (Just moving this to .debate) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That's because people are trying to redefine the term collector and it's confusing people. You might consider yourself a Lego "builder" but to 99.9% of the world, you are a Lego collector. If someone plays with Hot Wheels, I would call him a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Heh...I've collected a lot things over the years: bugbites, cavities, pounds...if anyone is interested, i'd love to scalp some of these things :^D (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I have to ask (others may be wondering too), how you can know all this stuff. I recall about a month ago you stated that you do not work for Lego, but here, you are listing, what I would consider, company organization processes. You even refer (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle)
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(...) My girlfriend calls us all "LEGO nerds". -Marc Nelson Jr. (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That reminds of the story of Tom Clancy. After releasing one of his books (the Hunt for Red October I think), the U.S. Navy started investigating him for military leaks. Seem that they felt he knew too much about their subs. Then he showed him (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Yes, I am a collector, I guess there is no way around it. I call myself a builder. I gotta say, their are folks out there that just buy a set and either build it and place it on a shelf or save the unopened box, these guys are not builders. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Too late. The word has already been stigmatized. Two words: Beanie Babies. When someone says "collector" I think of someone who MUST HAVE EVERY ITEM. I certainly don't fit that description, whether or not someone else perceives my hobby that (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Since everyone seems to have an opinion on the new Legends series, I thought it would be fun to have a little poll on which sets we want Lego Direct to release for its next Castle Legends (or Classics, for that matter) offering. (understanding, of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hey if you're going to pick a field where people are encouraged to 'buy them all,' you should have picked Pokemon or even Bionicles. ;) But seriously, the terms "stamp collector," "coin collector," "action figure collector," etc. are all (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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6077 Knight's Procession - six of the coolest generic knights around! 6060 Knight's Challenge - two horse bardings, a peasant, two white dome pieces, etc. 6080 King's Castle - my favorite Castle set. IMHO, the best Lego designed Castle ever. Jimmy (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Ohhh Kaayy...Pokémon but no castle here. Really needs to move to .debate (sorry to police, but GEEZ! Pokémon?) Matt (trying again) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) <snip> (...) uh...if you really wanted to clarify a word, isn't it best to offer the actual definition of that word? I can't seem to find my dictionary, but i did find my thesaurus and the first word it uses to describe "collect" is "gather". (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) From Dictionary.com: col·lec·tor (k-lktr) n. 1. One that collects: a solar energy collector; a dust collector. 2. A person employed to collect taxes, duties, or other payments. 3. A person who makes a collection, as of stamps. 4. An electrode (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Which pretty much confirms my guess - complaining about re-issueing old sets instead of coming up with old-style-but-new-designs is tilting at windmills. The forces that got us the one are effectively removed from the process of getting the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Here’s what I think… The next installment of the Legends line will be Space or Town. Not Castle! Since the ‘Legends line’ is a -tri-annual- series, the next theme to follow will likely be of another system. ( I'm hoppin’ for Pirate) Only next year (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I agree with those two as well as someone else suggest about 6077. I'd also like to see (yeah, I know, I'm breaking the three set limit but I don't want to just be a "me to" guy here): 6061, the Siege Tower. Castle walls in the modular form (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I know I know! I read Brad's announcement. But still let's *hope* we see a new Castle Legend sometime next year, the the year after that, etc. Let the Space people have their survey, and the Pirate people theirs! There already is a technic (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) What, are all the Richards around here turning into frogs? Maggie C. (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) <snip> (...) I still think this would be a great re-issue! I didn't think of it, but that doesn't mean it isn't high on my list. :) my other two... <set:6048 Majisto's Magical Workshop>. This is one of my favorite sets, although it probably (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I was going to say 6061 Seige Tower. I'd rather have the Seige Tower than the Battering Ram from the sets, but from an overall point, I like the more complete wall and tower from the 6062 and extra figs. I'd be happy with either. My bet is (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Too late! "Collector" in the toy hobby is already stigmatized. :-) I think there is a difference between someone who collects something and something that is a "collectable" (please no semantic-driven dictionary "proofs"). I might be a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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I would have to agree with you on the 6040,41 pack. I think that would be a great way to package the 2 sets and make it at least worth while. Though each set seperately would be cool too! 1680 or 1877 both basically the same set.. so take which ever (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I would like to see: 1906 Majisto's Tower I never hade one, but I would realy like many of them :) 6074 Black Falcon's Fortress I just love Falcon's! And I think this is a very good looking castle. 6086 Black Knight's Castle My all time favourite (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Sorry for quoting so much, it's all context....: (...) I can also agree 100% with what Eric wrote--with the exception that I don't see the "speculation" or selling market as such a sacrophytic organism. There are shades of grey; for everyone (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Heres my list: 6073 knights castle 6074 black falcons fortress 6061 siege tower (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Well I thank you for initiating the ‘top 3’ Castle choices for us!!! ``Just one question, Will you tally up the votes at the end?`` Also, Maggie Cambron wrote: (...) I only like Pirate cause its really good to supplement Castle. All other (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I don't think so. See below. (...) True. (...) I don't think so. See below. (...) While most of the above may be *true*, it is not the *reason* that this set is being released to S@H and not to retail. The REASON is that S@H is within Brad's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) <snip> (...) You and Lindsay both mentioned this, and I want to point out that I agree with it, although I imagine it certainly didn't look like it. I don't (intentionally) deride or begrudge collectors and speculators their place in the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I disagree with that. :-) To me anyway, it DID look like you agreed (in advance) with what we advanced... (1). It's those other blokes over there we are arguing with, not you, bub. :-) (...) Right on. (...) Currency speculating again? :-) 1 - (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) LOL! If they need help coming back, I've got a little belville crown that fits perfectly on a certain plastic frog... (got it from Craig)... but who's volunteering to kiss a couple of Richards, and in the shape of frogs no less? They're very (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Absract. There are different words we apply to different approaches to LEGO(products). Builders and collectors. Builders might feel that collectors have an unproductive/unhelpful view of LEGO(products). Builders don't care about scalpers and (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au)
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I think LEGOs differ greatly from other items that people collect because it is a toy, a tool and an art medium. So, because LEGOs are different, I think the types of "collectors" are different. * There's the traditional LEGO collector who buys and (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Where did you get these *facts* from? If what you say is true, the running of LEGO is far worse than I thought. Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Hello! (...) Exactly this is what I am. I collect sets. I try to get as many complete sets as I can get. But! I use the bricks of my (complete) sets and build my own creations. There ain't any models complete assambled in my showcase. Even my (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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"Kevin Knoot" <kevin-knoot@uiowa.edu> wrote in message news:GEs605.777@lugnet.com... (...) thought (...) offering ------8< Snip Ugh, had to think hard about this one and can get it down to 4, assuming Sets I'd like to see make a comeback as opposed (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Aw, gee, Richard, I hope you didn't think I was criticizing your selection of the pirate theme! You certainly needn't defend your choice to me! I like it too, as you say it has some useful pieces that can lend themselves to other themes. And I (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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In lugnet.castle, Maggie Cambron writes: I think you may win the award for Most Ground Covered in the least space in a single post. Yeesh, I'm reeling from conversational whiplash! Dave! FUT, if necessary, to OT.FUN (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) If it's current molds then they would most likely be used for a set anyways, if its a stored mold, they don't seem to be making money from it unless they use it :^), if it is a new mold (for old parts) then maybe what you are saying is true. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) For Forestmen rereleases, I'd *love* it if the "tree" parts (most, but not all, the black pieces) were changed to brown. That would make my day. :) Jeff (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Great idea - I'll make it one of my choices. 6085 - Black Monarch's Castle - great design - great minifigs. 725 - yeah not a castle set, but I can't build a single MOC without using elements that were available in 725. (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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"Ed "Boxer" Jones" <edboxer@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEu02G.92p@lugnet.com... (...) sets(under (...) Since (...) one (...) I have to throw my $0.02 in for 725 ((URL) I love the Basic building sets, 725 in particular. The LUGNET Guide doesn't (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Which 725 is that? There are three listed in the lugnet DB... -Shiri (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Basic Building Set 725 (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) They must have sold for around $27. I remember buying them for around $20 when Woolworth's would have 25% off all Lego sales. (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Selçuk Göre writes: <snip> I assume (...) No you're not! ;-) And Tammy, by the looks of it, you didn't kill this thread either. Now it's my turn. /\/\ark - watching the 3724 watching him - de Kock (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.castle)
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(...) <snipped> (...) what looks like a holy war... oi. And yet I find that, in the midst of the strife, there's another refreshing creation from you! That is just too cool. I really like it. The scene from outside is really great with the palm (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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On Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:23:13 GMT, "Mr L F Braun" <braunli1@pilot.msu.edu> wrote: Crossposted to lugnet.market.theory, please trim follow ups accordingly. (...) I have no problem with those who wish to collect MISB sets, I have no problem with those (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) My list follows, 677/6077 Knights Procession (I would buy MASSIVE quantities of this) A 6040 & 6041 combo would be great also. 383/6083 Knights Tournament would also be very high on my list :^) (drool to get more of my favorite 'checkered (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I used to think that the LEGO Company promoted non-violence. Most of their games do. But why then, did they put the explosion function in LEGO Creator and LEGO Creator Knights Kingdom? I don't have a problem with blowing up walls, or even (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.games.lego.creator, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce)
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I never had much say on the whole Legends debate and everything , I was gone at a church outing...looks like I missed a whole lot. First I must say , i'm only 13 years old. I never had a chance to receive the Guarded Inn. I have a few LEGO sets (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Really, really nice! I don’t know why and I don’t know how… but you’ve really captured the disposition Henry VIII. I realize that the minifig torso you used is a standard pirate themed body. However, for some reason I see the King you created as the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for voicing your perspective, Bryan. It's easy for some of us (me included) to forget that special releases like this, though seemingly directed straight at the adult enthusiast community, may have an even bigger impact on your (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Very well put, Suzanne. I was offline for most of the thread that spawned all of this and probably wouldn't have gotten too involved in thhings - or regretted it if I had. Being one of those who was fortunate enough to get the set when it was (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yay! I knew there were a few smart kids out there! I made this same point a couple days ago: (URL) Bryan, you made my day. (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks Marc..heh..thanks. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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My number one choice would be 677/6077, they still use all these molds and so many people would buy them, I bet this wold become the number one army type of AFOL Kingdoms. I really wonder just how many would be bought. Other than that I'd like to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Future Castle Legends Survey
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(...) Ok. Here's another want list, "What I want":o) It is as narrowed down as I can get it!!!! 1--6062 Battering Ram 2--6071 Forestmen's Crossing 3--6060 Knight's Challenge 4--6074 Black Falcon's Fortress 5--6081 King's Mountain Fortress 6--6040 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Will LEGO Media stop making non-violent games?
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(...) LEGO® should stop making media and instead attract more media exposure by making sets like it's 1989! -Harvey (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.games.lego.creator, lugnet.castle)
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(...) The original LEGO Racer game was a success and as a parent I can say that it is good family fun. It captures the feel of some of the best LEGO themes and brings it to life in the way that it should. What LEGO has done with many other of their (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.games.lego.creator, lugnet.castle)
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I just buzzed through From Bricks to Bothans, looking for the five level custom Death Star and I saw an ad for FBTB II-From Bricks to Broomsticks. Looks like they're putting together a site for the Harry Potter movie. I was wondering if anyone knew (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I follow the site and am looking forward to this expansion. Tim Saupe, who runs it, is pretty strict about maintaining its focus and besides being excited by Harry Potter specifically and not castle in general, the stated reason he's devoting (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Gee, thanks Richard! Not a hero of yours, I take it? Definitely a Bad King. I think the nosepiece of the crown helps his expression - I tried a bunch of hats on him to approximate the tam he wears in Hans Holbein's painting, but gave up and (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Jonathan Lill writes: <snip> (...) I wouldn't be so sure, considering Tim's post about wanting to get more involved... but cool! -Shiri (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter)
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I like your figs Heather! it's kind of strange to see the torso on a bad guy when in my realm, it's something totally different. Though it's only a problem with one's perception :) I think you did a good job with all your figs, and I'd more than (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello everyone! It's been a while since I showed you some new things... and it's going to be a while more before my current project is finished. But I thought that I could give you a small preview of the palace of Tolidar. There are two exterior (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle) !
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(...) many black slopes in my life =). I love all the details in the tresury, especially the design of the 2 samurai gold horn things surrounding the jewel on the wall. (...) Very cool rendition of a Maiden of the Spear! She looks just like how I (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) up the corners. That thing is going to be huuuuuuuuge. Which is good. :) James (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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Wow Elin, the palace is an amazing structure. It‘s very detailed despite the great size. You’ve done some interesting customizations. My favorite is the way you’ve used the big silver sword hilt to end a scepter. Can’t wait to see the rest. -L (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks! Yes it is very big, right now it takes up half of our kitchen table, and that is without the courtyard :) (...) special (...) Robert (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Teaser!
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Hello! (...) And I see: I'm not the only one who alters original LEGO... (URL) sorry! There ain't any knights in this gallery so it might be off topic in this group. But I've done some castle-related figures in the same way. Maybe I make some (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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