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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snippage> Thanks for funneling questions, Larry, and providing the running commentary. Those of us stuck at home really appreciate it. The support that LD does for LTC's doing train shows, would (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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While I was waiting to get picked, Shiri asked "israel/LD"... probably not soon. Troy Cefaratti: "whence Mono"? ... motors are lost as are other molds. Steve R: "east coast LL"... not sure yet. Cletus Romano: "Whence Trains?" yes. 9V is not going (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanx, Larry! Bobbled or no this is great info. That 25% number, which would include AFOLs, is certainly noteworthy. I guess that's how we manage to net LEGO Direct employees at events like this in the first place. Thanx again, enjoy the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) These were sort of asked already. Brad readdressed: Target is non AFOL but they are very aware of us as customers and want to do things where it makes sense. Kids are the primary market though. S@H has been in place to serve kids and familys (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) the webcam pages have "(C)20001" at the bottom! :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) (read that exactly as quoted) Paraphrasing Brad's response: Oz definitely. NZ strongly intended by 4Q. Japan not in plan for 4Q due to Double Byte char set issues, other tech problems. Norway and Switzerland and France are also coming soon. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.au)
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"When will we see more windows and doors in other colors? When will see roof elements to make complex roofs in brown, sand red, etc.?" These two questions were asked in substantially similar form already and were answered as "we are aware of the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) If there's time left after Santosh's question(s), I'm curious to hear Brad's comments on: 1) What is LEGO Direct's target consumer group (ie, AFOL vs non)? 2) Which group is actually the largest part of their customer base? And by "LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Thanks for posting this Larry. Was Australia Specifically mentioned or was it more an indication of when other countries would be coming online as well (eg New Zealand, Japan etc.) Santosh We are the most governed country on the planet arent we? (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Larry, Any news on the August Surprise? Jude (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) (and post the question and answer here...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) In my opinion, it's not ganging up per se, but it is mostly the standard set of questions about the assortment, colors, what is coming back what isn't, etc... Juniorization hasn't been mentioned yet. ++Lar (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Regrettably, I don't have IRC but mail me and I will ask on your behalf. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Brad Justus: (quoted with permission) "It is intended that the entire Shop at Home experience will be available in Australia by the end of the 4th quarter of 2001..." Paraphrased by Lar for dramatic effect: "One of the big holdups is your government (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.au)
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Well I'm here watching and trying to get someone on the IRC channel to contact me so I can give Mr Justus a few questions - nothing complicated mind you ;-) Santosh (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GGGwxq.3t0@lugnet.com... (...) breaking (...) So what is Brad J. talking about on Cam1? (11:00 AM EDT). Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot com (URL) - North Carolina (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It looks like Brad Justus is on WebCam1. He seems to be moving his hands a lot but not actually saying anything ;] By the expression on his face it looks as though everybody in the room is ganging up on him about Juniorization or some such (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Right! (I am posting this from my laptop in the room) ++Lar (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'm having fun looking at the webcam (URL) see at camera 2 a computer and a laptop or two, that's for posting breaking news to Lugnet, right?? right?? lol!! Julie (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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This might seem dumb, andperhaps a bit too difficult, but is it possible to relay some of the discussions with Lego Direct across the IRC server chat thats going? I just happen to be up even though its almost 12:30am here in Melbourne. SO would like (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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