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(...) Heh, someone should start a webpage that chronicles all the bad names (and why they're bad). Just so we don't lose track. :) --Todd (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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(...) one of (...) Which reminds me: To the Dutch, the name 'Znap' actually sounds like 'is fake'. Pretty well chosen name for a toy which soley existed to beat Knex (and failed). Eric (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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(...) That's what I was referring to in my exclamation: "Are they serious? ...Zooters?!" and "I don't know if I even believe this..." I didn't want to come right out and say it. I'm no history expert. But I figured some people would know what I was (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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(...) Not a licensed theme that I know of. However, their PR department could use a bit of leg work (from a google search for "zooters", from some history site that I forgot to write down). Seeing as the zoot-suit gangsta rap fad just came and went, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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So, what does 'Zooters' mean? Is it a licensed theme, known in the US? Eric (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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(...) wow. It's true. (interesting to compare these two reports) (URL) trying a different Google search, I found this. I feel kinda dumb now. Info is a month old. But, well, it _is_ 4:30 a.m. here. My mind could be numb because I need sleep. -Suzzz (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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I really don't know what's news here anymore, but after doing some LUGNET searches, I didn't see any sign of some unusual words in this report I have. This is from the toy retailer industry magazine, "The Toy Book," which reports on toy companies, (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.general)
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Eric McCarthy wrote in message <3A67996B.751AE8D2@r...ng.com>... (...) I saw these sets at a local toy store yesterday, I really like the growing garden. It is missing building bricks. :( They also had the new racers set, it really does come with (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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| | Re: US LSAHS Shop at Home Specials, Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2001
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OOPS!!!! Thanks for the sharp eyes, Heather!! I left the name in from the previous week, the set # and prices are right... The line should read: (...) Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.duplo)
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(...) This is odd... <set:2968>, according to the LUGNET guide, is the Safari Value Box, while the Rescue Base is <set:2914>. From the price it seems the name above, not the number, is wrong, but could someone double-check? Cheers, Heather -- (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.duplo)
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In lugnet.duplo, Mark James writes: <snipped for space> (...) Maybe. Perhaps try alkaline batteries and check that there isn't carpet fluff in the wheels, also 2 or 3 pieces of straight track connected directly in front of the bridge can make a huge (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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Have recently acquired from a car boot sale - thanks, Mum! - approx UK£200 retail of Duplo train. The highlight is bridge 2738, but I have a concern: My - or rather my daughter's?! - engine was bought as my - sorry her - Xmas present (freight train (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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Crossposted to lugnet.org.au, Can anyone help out a USAn (?) with a Duplo Winnie the Pooh 2988 bucket? None in Hobart that I can find. Please don't reply to me, see the info below. Deidre ------ (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.au)
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Thanks for the info! Now I have to track this down... Does anyone in Oz want to make some money picking one up for me? I'll of course pay for the bucket, plus shipping, plus a finder's fee. Name your price! References available upon request. Thanks! (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) 2988 does exist and it's not another version of 2989, both are available in Australia (well were, most places were clearing Pooh before Christmas). I don't know if it was/is available in the US. 2988 is listed in the 2000 (2) Australian (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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Does set number 2988 Winnie the Pooh Power Bucket(?) exist? Might it be the number for non U.S. release of 2989, which is a bucket (with a big Pooh head lid!) that I have seen at my local TRU. My wife actually wants us to be "Pooh complete", and I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jan-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Now showing at www.lego.com too. (...) Ages: 2+ (URL) (...) Ages: 3+ Pieces: 38 Price: USD 39.99 (URL) (...) Ages: 2+ (URL) other new? sets. [Numbers from booklet in recent purchase of 2975.] Most viewable at www.lego.com 2942 Large House set (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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There seems to be a new Duplo "enviro" line. I see 3 sets at kbkids.com that I didn't see before. LEGO Duplo Growing Garden (URL) Duplo Wildlife Park (URL) Duplo Outdoor Wildlife (URL) else have more information about these? Thanks, /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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Can any one e-mail me and tell me how many of each animal should go with this please. Thanks Alison (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Price was $3.97 each. (...) just found new sets at lego.com under Duplo Dolls set 2951 Lisa (feeding baby) (URL) 2952 Marie (URL) 2953 Anna (URL) 2955 Sarah (kitchen) (URL) 2961 Bedroom (URL) 2954 Picnic (URL) (24 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.duplo)
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