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(...) I dunno, there seems to be a (URL) petition> about it! Tim (16 years ago, 26-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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I really cannot see how LEGO can ethically release this kit since it was created as an exclusive for the employees of Vesta. I would be sorely disappointed in TLG if they did such a thing. "Limited ediition" and "exclusive" mean something. As "The (...) (16 years ago, 25-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) You could buy 4, and put Port Block up on legs. (16 years ago, 25-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I claim that I might buy two, and I assure you that it would save my LEGO (Port Block, critically affected by the rising sea levels resulting from global warming) from financial ruin. Richard Still baldly going... (16 years ago, 25-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Perhaps a claim that someone might buy two, and an assurance that it would save LEGO from financial ruin? Cheers Richie Dulin CO Legeaux (16 years ago, 16-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) If that doesn't convince TLG to release it, I don't know what will. (16 years ago, 15-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I've literally just signed up for a LUGNET membership just to post here because... I WANT THIS SET! (Or at least a generic one, not necessarily Vestas-branded) If I could only buy one more Lego set ever, this would be the set, as it is the (...) (16 years ago, 15-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I agree with that too from Italy! As I've recently been to Billund, Denmark, the real ones are everywhere, so I would like to put one in a "countryside" layout... Alex Cordero (...) (16 years ago, 11-Aug-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes I agree. The set should be avaiable to everyone. A set like that should be spread and shown everywhere, also for the important idea to sensibilize people to alternative energies. Only AFOLS can do that, I don't think most of Vestas (...) (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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This is one set that I would buy if released to the public. Great design, PF, pieces on different colors and awesome theme! (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Dear Lego and Vestas Please release set 4999 worldwide. First for Vestas it would be (and already is) great PR. For Lego you got the demand. It's a great set that blends the style of 20 years ago with the present tech of today. (16 years ago, 20-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I would almost certainly buy one of these sets. I would have it at every train show that I participate in. -Ken (16 years ago, 19-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes! Though I appose the limit of 4 - since I would need more than 4 to make a wind farm. Jennifer Boger www.Peeron.com (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) LEGO (...) I initially saw the photos on-line of the LEGO Vestas Energy display at the Hong Kong Airport a few months ago. I fell in love with the display and immediately starting trying to figure out the turbines on the wind mill. At first (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I don't believe there is an "engery" crisis... ;^) (...) Well, at last count, according to (URL) Brickset's entry for 4999>, 104 people want to own this set, so you may be right about the demand. A tres vool trick would be if this was a fully (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Even if Vestas doesn't want this set released to the public, how about releasing a version of the set without the Vestas brand name on it? If there are any other design details specific to a Vestas windmill (or uniform, service truck, and (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I agree whole-heartedly. I for one would like to have the opportunity to purchase set 4999. Cheers, J.P. Manalo (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This is a seriously cool set. It's unique, a great design, and includes Power Functions. I could see this being a big hit with train clubs. I'd buy several. Cale (URL) (16 years ago, 17-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Agreed. Have the Windmill and house on separate baseplates, if they aren't already, so the windmills can be grouped into a wind farm, and the houses into a neighborhood. If this set were available in stores, I'd buy a dozen or more! Give it a (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I totally understand if the Vestas company would like to keep the set exclusive to their employees. If I worked for Vestas and was told that I could get an exclusive LEGO set, and was then later told that the "exclusive" set was going to be (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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