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(...) But we Do have town back! World city is the new town. While it may not be quite the same as what we had as kids, it is town nontheless. Police, Fire, and trains all fit into that catagory. I doubt we will see the other things related to town (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general) !
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(...) Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. On the other hand: (URL) before anyone howls that I'm just pouring salt on TLG's wounds, let's reflect: TLG is suffering massive losses while is casts about for the solutions for its waning market (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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Following on the heels of the press release announced in this LUGNET article, (URL) a piece in the _Financial Times_ about the latest restucturing at Lego: (2 URLs) quotes: ""This is our last chance. We are at risk of losing our independence," said (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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Have you guys called the LEGO S@H service? I talked over half an hour with a lady from LEGO and filed a complaint regarding the new colors. She said that they knew of the situation but they didn't get many complaints. I think that if more people (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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I filled this out, thanks for giving us the chance to give you some input. One question though, why on the "What events do you attend" page in NWBrickCon not there? Mark (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Allan, for bringing this topic to lugnet! It has been one of the most interesting threads concerning the gray-topic since long time. I myself have bought the 2004 mini ISD set for reference purpose, but I will not buy more 2004 sets, (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Chiming in late, but then my biggest concerns are only just arising.... New colors good - retiring old staple colors bad. That said, while it may change things, it's not something I'll discontinue my hobby over. In fact, I'm looking forward to (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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Jake, I have filled out your questions. But some important remarks: In the last years I spend aprox. 1200 Euro each year for LEGO. This year I will spend 0 Euro! I will definitely do not buy an discoloured bricks! Most time I spend this year with my (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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This was a little fun and a good description of historical situations. (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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It even works in .mediawatch! (3 URLs) Galdang what they put on computers these days! (thems jokes, kids) (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.general, FTX)
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"Andy Evans" <evansar@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HuoBqr.15oL@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) is (...) also (...) much (...) etc). (...) distraction. (...) main (...) Perhaps (...) It's been a few years since I worked in a toy shop last, so things (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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Greetings Earth Mortals! Looking forward two days hence A time for fun shall then commence For grown-up kids, no work, just play Some IDOL time will fill our day March 18 2004 International Day Of LEGO How will YOU celebrate? Peace and Long Life, (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ne.oma)
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(...) The interesting thing is also, that "per day" is not correct for me - more like per week. It depends on a number of things, some days I might spend most of my day on lego, but mostly I do not spend time on lego, that is some days I spend (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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This is Hal. He enjoys eating all things train. He was 18 pounds. Now he's a skinnier 15 pounds but whines a lot more. (URL) Mike (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well they do carry many things that regular retail stores don't carry. Like Track, Legends, and MOC series. Also they seem to get new products before the regular retail stores. (Like I picked up an X-pod this weekend, but last night I was at (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I think there's another point that is clear if you read between the lines. I suspect that the vast majority of TLC's revenue comes from sales to retail outlets (TRU, Walmart, Target, etc.). It would appear that retail channel is not making (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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Apart from what's already been mentioned; I had trouble with the hours per day question. There were alternatives like 1-2 and 3-4 but I estimate it to 2-3 hours per day. I took the lower number here. Hope to see the results later on! (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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Great conspiracy theory, but I think it would be too difficult in practice to get the same amount of each color in each batch of recycled ABS - otherwise you'd have variation in the new colors from batch to batch. Oh, wait, haven't we seen that in (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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I have now answered as I think it is my duty. Though a few things are not clear/uncorrect: 1. Member of a LUG? I said yes, as I am using lugnet. Or do you mean a local club? There are not enough around here for a club. 2. Radio/TV/Prints (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) That would be nice. The phrase I find worrisome is this one: "Later in the year the LEGO Company will be evaluating the role out strategy of the company’s own brand retail stores." I'm hoping these stores do well, because I like shopping (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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