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I think you guys should move the chat to AIM, dal.net 'sucks' :-) I'm sorry, it's a bad server, of the people I've talked to, no one seems to be able to get on a decent server to get into the room. I did finally manage to get in for a bit last night (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Lego Direct Q&A about to start at BrickFest
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: (Brad's answers to some questions) <extracted for emphasis> (...) Seriously?!?!?!? Can you (or someone) elaborate on this? Wow. That's it's even being examined enough to mention that it's being (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Well, I've been looking at the pics of Friday's Brickfest activities on Brickshelf, and checking out the webcams, and I'm jealous! I wanna go too! How about a Brickfest Northwest? Anyone in Seattle up for organising something like this? I don't (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: August Surprise...
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LOL, you said *JULY* surprise, so you only get half credit, LOL :)~ But it is GREAT to see this come back! I have never even seen one of these in person, and think - pretty soon I will have one in my lego town!! I know this is pushing it, but is (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Did he give any info on the minor detail changes? Jude (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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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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