In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: (part 1) Attendees from Lego: Kate - Lego Direct London - Questionnaire Lady and 1000steine liasion Jake McKee - Needs no introduction? Robin Smith - Corporate Council - IP, patent trademark, web (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: (please forgive any omitted TMs which are left out in interests of speed, not because I don't think they are important!!!!!!!) part 2 Bob Hayes: Lego direct has been runinng how long? still moving (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: Part 3 Suz: the BSB won recently... there was apparently some concern about how that BSB won.. can you describe the process? A: The BSB won the "if you had to pick one, which would you pick" (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: Part 4: ?:Harry Potter, how long does the license run? A: not sure, can't comment: LFB: Can we get better discounts on MASSIVE quantities say club projects? A: We have a concern that we don't want (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: I forget what part Chris Leach: MOT and ATSF did well in LD... will we see retail availability of trains again? A: MOT WILL be seen in retailers again... TRU maybe. But track, (which we realise (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: Part 6 Jeff Stembel: CAN you comment on what is coming out? A: be patient. Scott Quirk: Any comment on what is coming for SW? A: we want to do more and will Jon Palmer: Build some ships shaped like (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: part 7 (that queston continued longer than I thought) Robin: There is a sense of Awe and Admiration within LEGO for what adults are able to achieve with the product. Brad: the more you can do the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: Part 8 New products and announcements: Naboo fighter in chrome. We had sourcing problems but it IS coming. We promise. An official LEGO TRAIN catalog.. it has some new stuff. We never officially (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: Part 9 Announcements continued We were hoping they were more of a surprise... Q: will LEGO ever do outside track? A: we have lots to do... Jon Palmer: Are the front stuff on the chrome naboo (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
(...) Larry, thanks for taking the time to type all this out for us. The speed with which it was posted was greatly appreciated. I hope you were able to enjoy the Q & A despite all the keyboarding. :) All the best, Allan B. (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
(...) By day, a mild mannered reporter Larry P. It's a brick! It's a Train! No it's LEGO Freak-natic!!! Thank you for the excellent delivery of the news by wire. You are truly faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a LEGO Locomotive. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
Larry, You're a gentleman and a scholar for performing this service to all of us who couldn't make the trip. Many, many thanks. And thanks to all in attendance who provided such evocative questions! Cheers, -Gil (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest)