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(...) Too late, sorry. I can interpret from what he said, though. I think they are extremely pleased with the response so far, it appears to me (Larry) that it exceeds their anticipated numbers based on things that Brad said about phones ringing off (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GGH0yC.E78@lugnet.com... (...) Car. How about this for a prediction - (URL) Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot com (URL) - North Carolina LEGO Users Group (URL) - Carolina Train (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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Can Brad comment on how much interest they ANTICIPATED for the Gaurded Inn, and how much interest there really was? i.e. What numbers did they hope to sell, and how much did they really sell? Eric (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Yes. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Serious. Brad showed the cover art for 10001, Metroliner, and 10002 Club Car. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) B: yes, it could be considered, if structured properly. (we are unfortunately now out of time...) Oh, one other thing from Brad. Australia, you don't get the Metroliner! Just kidding. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Serious?!? Jude (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hey, did I just see a Club Car for the August Surprise?! The web cam cut out immediatiely after..., aw c'mon, you're killin' me here! ;] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Posted too fast... AND club car!!! orders accepted in late august, ship in sept. Probably close to or at original retail, also a combo of both sets for slightly less. 10001 is Metroliner... 10002 is Club car. There are some minor details changed. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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While we waited... more foilage IS on the list for production, LD is aware "do you look at what people buy on eBay? (asked as a followup)" Yes. It's not a totally accurate factor... does 1 person buying 6 cypress for 110 mean that there is a huge (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
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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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