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(...) I wrote LEGO to complain, and they actually refunded my money for the calendar. I didn't expect that... impressive. (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This one time, at space camp... :) Well, I do have a fondness for certain specific sets of the past (the Futuron Stardefender, the SP1 PeaceKeeper, the Classic X-1 Patrol Craft, and most of the BT1 series). However, since I became more (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) They haven't thrown them away, per se, but worn-out molds are set in the concrete foundations of new Lego factories or other buildings--to prevent anyone from getting their hands on them. This was reported in the Smithsonian article in 1988. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I believe its a little thing called "nostalgia" (i.e. you used to own something therefore its automaticly better than things you didnt own by defition :) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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"Dave Lovelace" <dave@umop.com> wrote in message news:H79vyp.62C@lugnet.com... (...) expensive, (...) I'd love a remold of the classic space helmet, it was used in castle too, but if it does come down to an issue of quality control (no snide galidor (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Is the 4107 really available at Zellers stores in your area? Or is this wishful thinking? As far as I have seen in the London/Stratford/Kitchener area, they are only available at Toys 'R Us or Bricks & Blocks in St. Jacob's (formerly the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Agreed. Find it used instead :) (...) Ok, I don't particularly like the Ice LEGO sets, but Transformers is not crappy! (...) Whose is? :) -Anne, mine definitely isn't... -- Hacker Barbie! Complete with laptop, tools (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Yep, here's my thoughts: I wouldn't get any of those space sets. Guess I'm just too old. I was lucky enough to be around 10 years old when the first space stuff was introduced. The only space classic I'd buy would be 928. I'd also buy it if they (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Nice idea, but not for me. I'd prefer 70% bricks/ 30% plates and keep the rest. If I need greeblies (same as widgets I guess?) or slopes I'll buy the normal bulk packs. Duq "Jeff Szklennik" <jeffszklennik@usaexpress.net> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hmm....I would much prefer Set 6970 as a "Legends". But, the question does beg to be asked: Did Lego sign away their space ships in place of the Star Wars licensing? And if so, why? It's not like the Classic Lego ships even REMOTELY resemble (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Why is a re-mold for this one little part such a big deal, considering how many new parts are in every single Galidor set? I know molds are expensive, but if all it took was ONE LOUSY MOLD, is it really a melodrama to do so? (snip) >(I still (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Lets face some facts: 1.we cant get classic space helmets and 2.TLC/LD isnt going to be dumb enough to do classic space with new figs and/or new-type helments (it would look ugly, I tried to put some futuron figs in my Walking Astro Grappeler and it (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Whew, that makes me glad I *did* give my kids a Playmobil calendar last year, even though I was swearing to myself at the time about all the boxes you have to assemble-- this year the creator calendar is new to them. Plus I appreciate the "no (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Steve Tanner <bounga1@REMOVECAPSyahoo.com> wrote in message news:H78D4H.B1E@lugnet.com... (...) because (...) However, (...) I (...) this? (...) I agree!! I ordered this "NEW" calendar from Lego and my 6 year old has been very disappointed that (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hmm...seems interesting enough...If only lego would release something as great as that, but then again, that would defeat the purpose of accessory kits, now, wouldn't it? <<_Matt Hein_>> Fellow lego enthusiast (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I thought it would be really cool to have a bucket of bricks, plates, slopes, & greeblies & maybe a fig or 2 ALL in one color (except the fig(s) ), just to see the FORM of an idea, kind of a test-build bucket, then assign colors from your own (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hi all, I recently picked up a 4795 Ogel's Underwater Base, which IMO is a pretty decent set if you get it on special (I got mine for AU$60). Anyway, after finishing I noticed I had a handful of parts. Hey ho, nothing special, happens to me all the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Anyone besides me think that this would make a nice color to have for constructing realistic looking brick buildings? (URL) had hopes that the sand red might be a good substitute for real bricks, but it's a bit light. The dark orange (a la Yoda's (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Actually, looking at the instruction scans, (URL) appears that 398 comes with (URL) the wheels (which in every other set I have seen comes with wheels on a metal axle). Although this part is common with wheels, it would require a (nontrivial?) (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I agree with what "Duq" wrote. TLC releases products not to be collectible items, but for children (primarily) to PLAY with. As long as you have the original box, parts, and instructions, your set (assuming it's in a good condition) will (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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