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(...) While this is true. 2 years ago at Brickswest the then VP of LEGO Direct stated something to the effect that TLC was not ready to deal/create toys dealing with conflict from WWII and onward. The VP personally liked the models that AFOLs had (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego seems to be copying Mega Blocks
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"Matt Hein" <Pyrokid17@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HxHzs3.sG8@lugnet.com... (...) Last I checked, the Red Baron and Sopwith Camel planes were "military stuff". ;) (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: AFOL records is up and running!!
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(...) Taller than 12 feet? Possible, but doubtful. How many people would have enough ceiling height to display it fully assembled? Eric had to take it out into his carport just to take photos of the complete structure, and it appears to have just (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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In the netherlands, the Grolsch brewery, built a whole new brewery plant from the ground up, to replace two existing plants elsewhere. On the premisses, the buildings alone extend over 600 by 250 meters, and were designed by the architect to be both (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Re: AFOL records is up and running!!
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(...) Well, that's certainly a taller structure. But I would think that skyscrapers were a common enough thing that someone would have one of those that's taller. I have enough Lego to make one taller (although only about a brick, because of my (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) You mean like maybe, oh, perhaps Eric Harshbarger's (URL) 12 foot tall Eiffel Tower>? :) I thought maybe his bridge might qualify for longest structure/bridge, but it's only 15' long, and the current record listing is nearly twice that length. (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Ok, folks, this is a challenge. Here: (URL) a medium-tall (nearly 8 feet) gothic skyscraper built out of, er, a Lego competitor. Surely someone has something taller in Lego? (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Can anyone identify this part?
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(...) Thanks Dave! but I fear I'll be a disappointment - all my clone parts (most of which have come hidden in ebay or BL lots) are consigned to the "curiousities" bin. Of course if anyone wants to pay shipping, I'll gladly send it to you but I only (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | New part spotted in Lego Magazine for May + other stuff!!
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Hey all, Just got this yesterday. On page 13 there's an ad for the next Designer Set: Deep Sea Predators (available this summer). In addition to quite a few of the new glow-in-the-dark teeth, it also appears to have a new type of corner piece. (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hmm... And here's Tim protesting too much... Watch out, LDraw--I predict that Tim's certain to come out of the clone closet in the near future. Dave! (22 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) I guess its true what they say ... hope springs eternal! ;-P -Tim (22 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) It's Tyco. And we clone fans are always happy to welcome a new convert! Dave! (22 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Looks like a clone to me, but I've no idea what exactly it is or where it came from, can anyone tell me? ROSCO (22 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Pictures from MichLUG at Motor City Comic Con
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(4 URLs) MichLUG was happy to display both Castle and Space layouts this past weekend. This was our largest Castle display yet and one our most packed Moonbases as well. (URL) Show Report and More Pictures> Enjoy! Jason Spears MichLUG/MichLTC (URL) (22 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Anybody from USA going to the 1000steine-land 2004?
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Is there anybody here from USA planning to goto the 1000steine-land 2004 event in Berlin? (July 2-5, 2004) please let me know -Abner GMLTC (22 years ago, 20-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Advice needed, Lego Imagination Center, Minneapolis
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(...) My Nonlego Wife take the time to pack cups??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!! Your a funny guy Ted! Actually she did ok. She fit 104 1x8 old dark grey bricks and 20 1x2 sand green bricks in one large cup. When she got home I repacked it and found room (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Maersk 10152 Container Ship is coming to S@H - ORDER PLACED!
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(...) Lego.com now has them listed as 'available now'. Looks like those in the NE could recv them by this weekend. Jonathan (from NYC) (22 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | NGLTC display at Dawsonville LEGO Outlet store Memorial day weekend
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The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) will be presenting their annual train display on Saturday May 29th at the Dawsonville Georgia LEGO Outlet store at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. The layout will be setup in front of the store from (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ga) !
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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(...) Guess that just applied to the freebies as I just picked one up from S@H (via web). Grab a handful (5 max apparently), while you can......... Cheers Steve (22 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Maersk 10152 Container Ship is coming to S@H - ORDER PLACED!
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(...) I was told that the shipping date would be May 26th from S@H USA, so it's possible that those in the Northeast will receive theirs in time for the Memorial Day weekend. John (22 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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