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  Re: Reissue Solution: Colors
 
(...) I agree with you but doesn't the value of a set come mainly with having the original box and directions to go along with it. Sure I know that some sets are still worth is even without a box and stuff... just playing devils advocate. But I for (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  LEGO Mentioned in Business Week
 
I am doing this from memory, I don't have the article handy ... forgive me if I don't get the details exactly correct! On page 60 of the current issue of Business Week (2/15/99) there is an article on the the expected impact on several toy (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Reissue Solution: Colors
 
I've read discussion about the desire for reissues of various sets, (apparently) especially the classic space sets. The only problem (other than Lego not doing it ;) seems to be that it would be bad for collectors, who would lose the value invested (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) It's on the low side, I'd say, especially considering that there are as lot larger pieces on the new one. (the dome appears to be usefgul in Mindstorms context as a reflecting m,irror for the IR port - haven't tried that yet, tho) jasper (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  RE: Mindstorms Available in NZ
 
They're called slizers in the UK as well. Oddly, our catalogue has two pages about them, but doesn't show any pictures of any of the sets at all. It just says the Slizer are coming. There's also no Mindstorms in our catalogue, although both Slizers (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Mindstorms Available in NZ
 
(...) Toyworld Takapuna? Love that name. :-) (...) 8 different slices? That is so lame it's funny. Bring on the bad pizza jokes! -- Terry K -- (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Well, mine have never closed completely. I have four, which admittably, isn't a large sample of all those out there. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
The picture of the 6463 looks like a space age hair dryer to me. Sit under the gold dome, and when you are done, you have a gold dome on your head. And with that....I'm off to bed. Julie (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Agreed. Mine too. But unlike in LC (which used the same visor but the standard town helmet) the new helmet has issues. Either way for me is springy. One a little, one a lot. YMMV. (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Gary Louie Death
 
Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36C01F00.880A33F5@v...er.net>... :The Lego community as a whole, and the train sub community in :particular, has suffered a significant and profound loss with the :passing of Gary Louie on 5 February. ... :He was (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
No, it definitely fits better one way than the other. (...) | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer | (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Mindstorms Available in NZ
 
Tim McSweeney wrote in message ... (...) see (...) Forgot to mention price RIS $550 Extreme Sports Expansion pack $149 Tim (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Mindstorms Available in NZ
 
I just popped into Toyworld Takapuna in my lunch break and was amazed to see a Mindstorms box on the shelf. According to the nice lady at the counter they've decided to to bring it here, and it arrived yesterday. She also showed me the 1999 NZ (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
Jeff Johnston wrote in message <36C0D850.CFA20769@m...ne.net>... (...) the (...) slightly (...) Try flipping it around. Mine had the same problem. It's not as obvious that there are two sides to it (like the motorcycle helmet visors). Or maybe it is (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Well...I don't know about the inflation rate, but also consider that the newer set probably has parts that are more expensive to make - the gold-plated dome thingy and visor [1] for instance. That said, I think my ideal set would be a (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Do we have to choose? I'd take both! (I have neither BTW...) Paulo (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Ho hoo! That's it! That's the set that 6463 reminded me of, but I couldn't put a mental finger on it. The prices are interesting to compare, BTW -- this year's 6463 costs $3.99 for 35 pieces (11.4 cents/piece) and 889 from 20 years earlier (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Wild West #6761
 
I can get my hands on a few 6761's would anyone be interested? -- Asher (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New Zealand Sets.
 
Allen Carley wrote in message <36C05C85.2B75@ix.ne...om.com>... (...) Dunno about sets in general but yes, we do have cybermaster, but not mindstorms. Tim (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
Colin wrote in message ... (...) I'd take the 889 over the 6463 any day. Jesse ___...___ Jesse The Jolly Jingoist Looking for answers? Read the rec.toys.lego FAQ! (URL) in Deja News! (URL) (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)


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