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(...) I saw one of the new Explore sets at Wal-Mart today. It was a yellow bucket and could have easily still said Duplo. There doesn't seem to be too much difference between Explore and Duplo, at least that was the case with this bucket. Bricks and (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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Imagination These are the music modules that Rob describes, and basically defy description by the uninformed (i.e. me) so the blame for these set names goes back on Google's translator: 3361 E36,95 Music Twist 3362 E44,95 Music Quilting Dance 1 3363 (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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I've given up on the translator, these are my sloppy descriptions... (baby thinks I should be paying attention to her, not the computer!) Being Me 3616 E30,95 A Duplo police station in a case/backpack which is the building. 3617 E30,95 A playhouse (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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Ok, I'm reading this through google's translation from German, so the set names are not accurate and the prices are Euros which I cannot be bothered translating :) All are stated as available from June. Pictures on the site are not great quality, (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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Well, this has possibly been up for ages, but I've only just noticed it. (URL) we can see new Bob the Builder including Roley, Dizzy and a 3D Pilchard (yay!), and an unidentified figure on the top right platform (Spud?) Also, some Explore sets (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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Thanks Rob! Overall, I'm not that impressed with the new products, I hope there is more to it than that. Was interesting to note that the figures etc remain, I see Wendy's ponytail has made it onto standard Duplo figures. I quite liked the new frog (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) I am not seeing many Duplo bricks there - only one or two of the sets really has more than what looks like 3 bricks. I hope they have more bricks than they are showing.... Otherwise I am running out to the store and getting some duplo tubs (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) OK, I scanned a few pages for the new Explore brochure which is include in the packaging. The train pics are on the last page: (URL) you can see, LEGO is not discontinueing (sp?) Duplo, they are rebranding and expanding the line to include (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Hmmm. I don't think I'm in the majority of afol's who get the Duplo for themselves... Yes it's sad that Duplo is being 'discontinued' but it's not being wiped off the planet. Second hand stores and some soap is a great way to get Duplo. Was (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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| | Re: Mixed DUPLO/System MOC (was Re: LEGO stops DUPLO)
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(...) kind of thing done so well. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Here's an MOC of mine that is a mixture of DUPLO and System elements: Brickenbloom House & Gardens: (URL) only does Brickenbloom include DUPLO parts, but the roof elements were actually the pieces that initially started me thinking about (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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There's a Lego Explore page up at lego.com with a bit of a blurb and a note to come back in early June. (URL) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Sounds good! I've been looking for info on these for several weeks now, thanks for posting. Are they still compatible with the existing Duplo trains? (...) Please do, would be much appreciated. FUT .duplo Thanks Deidre drb@tasmail.com (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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In lugnet.general, Brett Patterson writes: name and maybe a bit of the principles of Duplo may dissapear but the (...) Thankyou for the info Brett. What's the definition of blocks\bricks in this case? (I was wondering this after reading the press (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Don't worry all! The name and maybe a bit of the principles of Duplo may dissapear but the bricks have not. LEGO Explorer still contains sets with DUPLO blocks, however, Explorer does also contain some different types of toddler and baby toys. (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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While my interest in DUPLO is pretty small, the fact that Lego is dropping it is both encouraging and discouraging. Are they doing it to optimize their products for the current market? Or are they just writing off an old (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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(...) The only Megabloks TRU in Denmark has is the very big Megabloks for babies; they tried lately to sell some of the MB transformer sets, but had to put them on clearance at one third of the original price, as nobody bought them. I guess Danes (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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(...) Just got back from Disney this weekend. The LIC (which is undergoing serious renovation, the entire outdoor are is cordoned off) has lots of *NEW* Duplo train stuff including cars with silver (not chrome) wheels and what I believe were sound (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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Man, I just got back into DUPLO® trains and now they want to discontinue the name! Hopefully they will keep the trains... Harvey Henkelman-Certified Ferroequinologist (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo)
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| | Re: So what is "Explore" anyway? (Was Re: LEGO stops DUPLO)
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(...) Sounds like rebranding, like they did with Basic a while back. Changes are always made to lines to make them popular. However, sometimes the marketing guys think they *need* to change the name. Jeff (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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