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(...) There is 1000steine, (URL) , and the FGLTC (First German LEGO Train Club), (URL) Jan-Albert van Ree | (URL) Piles | Santa Fe B-unit GnuPG key | (URL) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.de.by.mue)
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So weit ich weis gibt es in Deutschland [noch] keine (offene) LUG, oder? Wenn das nicht stimmt, wuerde ich es gerne wissen. Wenn doch, dann gruenden wir eine, oder. Ich finde das wird hoechste Zeit. Hoffentlich kriegen wir da bald was zusammen... (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.de.by.mue)
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| | Re: New Belville sets June 2004
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(...) Thank you for finding these excellent pictures! I do think that Lego will be releasing these sets in North America, too. Last week I e-mailed them to ask about the sets, and a representative e-mailed back a day later to say that they are going (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.general, lugnet.fabuland, FTX)
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(...) But this is the US naval classification system (or perhaps Jane's)--and it is therefore that also used by those of us operating in retrospect. Remember that German battleships and battlecruisers in WWI (and in WWII--Scharnhorst and Gneisenau (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well actually, Russian/Soviet classifications of warships were slightly skewed to gain a 'numerical' superiority over the United States Navy. By announcing the construction of a battleship/battlecruiser, they could claim a superiority in (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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After a long hiatus in doing anything new with the Building Instructions Portal, I'm coming back! In the coming months, I'm going to be putting quite a bit of effort into re-writing the site's code, and adding new functionality. So in preparation (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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(...) True. But the Soviets (and now the Russians) might disagree; the Kirov and her sisters? are sometimes classed as "battleships" or "battlecruisers." We in the US more often call them "very heavy cruisers" or "command ships." all best LFB (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. What I was suggesting was that someone should be able to build a fully Lego skyscraper taller than my under 8 foot one. I think it is also possible that there are people who could build a Lego skyscraper taller (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Cross post to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade and lugnet.general (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.basic, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Maersk 10152 Container Ship is coming to S@H - ORDER PLACED!
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(...) In lugnet.general, John Riley wrote: (...) I ordered mine through Shop@Home Europe and it was delivered yesterday (May 22th, to the Netherlands). The instructions are clear, with an inventory for each step. It is indeed a stunning set. Even (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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Actually, I'd say it the other way around. LEGO used to look like what Mega Blocks is focused around now, but MB uses more action elements in their sets. Basic and model building sets look a lot like what people who grew up with LEGO are used to. In (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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Actually, I'd say it the other way around. LEGO used to look like what Mega Blocks is focused around now, but MB uses more action elements in their sets. Basic and model building sets look a lot like what people who grew up with LEGO are used to. In (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) They didn't have much choice in the matter. The main guns have to be fed ammo in a specific sequence to compensate for changes in gun barrel geometry due to heat from firing the previous round(s). Rumor is that they've just been working (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I don't think TLC will even do such a thing! But that has not stopped others from doing it already. Like this guy: (7 URLs) In addition there has been at least 1 instance that I know on ebay in which someone (do not remember the name and (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Mark there are NO more battleships in any navy in the world the last time I checked. The aircraft carrier replaced the battleship as the "main ship-of-war" in modern navies of the world. The only battleships you can still see/get on are those (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Weapons in models (was Re: Lego seems to be copying Mega Blocks
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(...) True. See also the Patriot Jet, circa 1996: (URL) a modern "fighter jet". It just doesn't have any weapons. Does the 4403 model have visible weapons? if not, it doesn't undercut the argument (although it slices pretty close if you ask me) that (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) The way I've heard it is that they don't produce any weapons developed in the 20th century or later, and that the only reason why we have the Sopwith/Red Baron pair is because LEGO Direct operates under slightly different rules when developing (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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"J. Spencer Rezkalla" <srezkall@peoplepc.com> wrote in message news:Hy554B.13Fw@lugnet.com... (...) want (...) toy and (...) like (...) and (...) much (...) battleships. Note that set 4403 (Air Blazers) includes instructions for what would best be (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) The U.S. Navy has apparently decommissioned all of its battleships: (URL) any other navies have battleships, or is the battleship pretty much obsolete nowadays? Mark Note: Still no generic lugnet.off-topic group to send this to... :-( (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I think it's more an issue that they don't want to produce toys that look like they can be used to emulate the modern warfare that they see on the news and such. Nobody fights with bi-planes anymore, but fighter jets are pretty much fighter (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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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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"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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(...) 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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(...) 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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| | Re: Can anyone identify this part?
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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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| | Re: Can anyone identify this part?
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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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| | Can anyone identify this part?
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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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Remember, Jake said they used the last of the ABS pellets in Maersk Blue for this run. Also, Maersk themselves may have had the contract written to limit the distribution of the set. (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (22 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Got an AFOL record setting Lego MOC!?
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(...) Most number of pneumatic parts? First of its kinds? (...) Kevin (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.general, FTX)
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The new 10052 limited edition Maersk Sea Land set that went on pre-order sale today totally confuses me. This is one gorgeous set! (URL) I just know that if we put one on an SCLTC layout that we will get a zillion comments that will seque to "I've (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Store!!
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(...) Hi Matt - Please only post sale announcements in lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, or auction postings in lugnet.market.auction. lugnet.general, and other non-market discussion groups are not the appropriate place to post advertisements. Thanks! (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Hi If you need to get instructions for a set come to at www.buylego.us.tt matt (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I'd like to host Brad. I hosted Colin & Wanda on their tour. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG/BAYLTC (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Brickshelf gallery categories
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Would it be possible for the Brickshelf moderators to make sure the categories are reasonable when moderating galleries. There seems to be an increase in galleries that look like the owner has just ticked every box, for exaple this one (URL) which (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Advice needed, Lego Imagination Center, Minneapolis
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(...) If you're hoping for Pick-A-Brick goodies, you can get a good idea of what is available by checking out the following links: (URL) obviously the selection will vary by store, but it should give you something to start with. Hope that helps. (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Advice needed, Lego Imagination Center, Minneapolis
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(...) Besides PAB, as already addressed, the store has a number of S@H "exclusives" - probably not too interesting since you can get them all by mail order. It also has a lot of non-brick items - mugs, picture frames, shirts, swords, and other (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Advice needed, Lego Imagination Center, Minneapolis
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(...) Daniel- Two things: Larry's advice to call to check stock is a good one, but you can also just give your wife a priority list and hope they have what you want. Typically there are mostly basic bricks and larger (i.e., hard to swallow) plates (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Brad Ventura Around the World
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Brad Ventura Around the World ===...=== I'm pleased to announce today that the project to send a Minifig in a trip around this big world is about to begin! Brad Ventura, World Explorer, has been selected in a small elite group of Minifigs from (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.fun, lugnet.publish, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: Maersk 10152 Container Ship is coming to S@H - ORDER PLACED!
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Yep, just pre-ordered mine. FYI, they have a limit of 5 per person (they said per PERSON, not per order). (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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(...) Perfect! Please send your complete adress at brad@minifigville.com . The Minifig is about to depart for Ontario, Canada, in a day or two. I'll then choose the second host according to who is closer to the first host, David Koudys. A public (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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(...) Well, it's up to the hosts to bring Brad to their Lug meetings. As for major events, I'm already planning on sending Brad to BrickFest this summer, although I won't be there myself. (...) This too is in the works :-) And if I get a bit of (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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(...) The Minifig will get to Europe sometime, but now, it's shipping to Ontario, Canada. I'll make sure you get the chance to hoist it if you email me at brad@minifigville.com (22 years ago, 17-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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(...) Well, I called LEGO Shop@Home this morning and they apparently have fielded a large number of calls about the set. After some initial confusion, the individual I talked with checked and they began taking pre-orders this AM. The set is priced (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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(...) Indeed cool. I've already thought about some locations around here I want to show to this minifig. Niels from the Netherlands, too (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Belville sets June 2004
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i just found some better pics at the german s@h. theres never any good sets sold in america!:( (URL) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.general, lugnet.fabuland, FTX)
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| | Re: New Belville sets June 2004
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(...) thanks alot im also looking for a pic of the coach and perhaps to buy it and the other sets (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.general, lugnet.fabuland)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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(URL)OK I have thought it over and I'm in! (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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In lugnet.general, Alfred Speredelozzi wrote: Oh, I'll take one more swing at this one, and I promise, I'll move this to the rtlToronto NG where we can snark privately :) (...) Yeah, but the company is not in the business of selling TOYS. To say (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Around the world in a lot more than 80 days
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(...) Great idea. How about passing it on not (only) via mail, but via personal meetings of fans? E.g. it could be sent to some german AFOL and could then be passed on at TSL in Berlin - Possibly with a group foto of all the AFOLs present. Someone (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Advice needed, Lego Imagination Center, Minneapolis
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(...) There is a PaB at this location, and it works by volume, there are two size cups and you pack the cup as ful as you can and pay a fixed charge. Have your wife call you via her cell and describe what is in inventory, it varies from location to (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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(...) Its not sad, its life. Or rather business. if you have a limited commodity, expect it. If you dodn't expect it, go back to business school. Sure its a toy, but a really popular toy. You think Lego fans are bad, what if they had an exclusive (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Error already (Re: Got an AFOL record setting Lego MOC!?)
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(...) I'm thinking... thats odd, cause there's NO e-mails, but i don't know if the other 5 e-mail boxes i have set up, maybe they're all one total...? well, hold off on the e-mail while i figure this thing out... Josh (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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I agree with you for the most part. I just felt I had to stick up for another fan who needed to let off a little steam and didn't need to be attacked for doing so. We are all fans here in some way or another aren't we? James (22 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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(...) I am fully aware Velux sells them online, now. But before they ever did (this was many years ago), I was told by this Velux staffer here in Toronto that they received literally a hundred calls about these little houses, first asking for them (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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snip (...) snip > This vitriolic entitlement to Lego sets (and for that matter, perceived (...) I don't think anyone here expects them for free, and you are *wrong* about Velux selling the sets. They sell them on their web page: (URL) under (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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The Hobby Show in Toronto is just about 6 months away. This post is intended to gauge the level of interest that people have in putting on a booth at this year's show. As a reminder, the Can-Brick Builders attended last year's show (Nov 2003) and (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Maersk 10152 Container Ship is coming to S@H
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(...) One of our dutch LUG members called S@H Europe, and they also confirmed this set becoming availabe through S@H in the near future. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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(...) Wait, where did it say you had some sort of god-given right to have a promotional item paid for by Maersk, an international shipping firm? That's right, too frickin bad. This isn't something moral like not selling HIV drugs to African (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Wanted 3800
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(...) This is probably offtopic for .general and probably belongs in the market hierarchy. XFUT to buy-sell-trade You might also try looking on BrickLink.com to see if anyone has it for sale there... I did a quick search and found this: (URL) one (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: LifeLitesT Series 3 Luke Skywalker
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(...) Great work Rob! You keep amazing me with every new advancement! (...) Spotlighted!!! -Tom McD. (URL) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Fade to gray: Requiem for the old gray
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well I think the pictures says it all: (URL) (22 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.color, FTX) !
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| | Error already (Re: Got an AFOL record setting Lego MOC!?)
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(...) Well, that didn't take long. I already get an error message saying "QUOTA EXCEEDED." Even at this brand new email address. Needs some kinks ironed out there, methinks. Maybe people should not send attachment pictures, only URL pointers, if (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Stunning new Maersk set?
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(...) Or, more to the point, how many will he not order, to leave for us? ;) LFB (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Got an AFOL record setting Lego MOC!?
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(...) OK, submission time is a go! submit@afolrecords.b...choice.com Please include: catagory of submission (make it up, ok?) name (can be a nickname, if you don't want your real name posted) e-mail a picture of the submission webpage if you have (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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I keep all my boxes, well at least the front and back covers. I cut the sides off and duct tape the two back to front. I always open my Lego sets with a knife, scoring between the glue and the back, so as not ruin the back cover. I used to keep all (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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"troy walker" <thepeloquin@NOSPAMH...tmail.com> wrote in message news:HxqwBK.CGv@lugnet.com... (...) only (...) Not true -- 1831, (URL) was available quite widely, in particular on the 'truck tour' a few years ago in New Zealand and probably (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Jake, is there any chance of you being able to feed ideas for new elements into the Design Lab? I have ideas for at least fifty parts, some of which I have been forced to make myself, due to their necessity for the models I've been building. (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I would save them they are worth somethin on www.bricklink.com and especialy the older ones some are worth like 15 us! (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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Hi if anyone one has the Mindstorms ultimate builders set new and is willing to sell it to me i will pay 65us for it! (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) While I'd love to see LEGO get their house in order, color wise, I'm not seeing that as a reason to NOT want a Maersk set. I lust after those stickers, I have my own projects I want them for, and it looks like a fairly (ok, really) well (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes. I talked to a knowlegeable operator and she said she had a call about it earlier and that it was coming. I called a second time to find out about price, and that operator didn't know how to look it up in the system. Keep your fingers (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I wouldn't count on it. No Maersk set has every been made avalible to the general public. Ever - only via Maersk itself (how you manage that I have no idea!) But if the start giving them as gifts - they should show on ebay at somepoint! (like (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) *SNIP* (...) No Maersk set has every been made avalible to the general public. Ever - only via Maersk itself (how you manage that I have no idea!) (Maybe its some legal thing between Lego and Maersk) cheers (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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The newest from Brickmodder Labs is a LifeLitesT Series 3 custom Endor Luke with LED lightsaber. Luke is totally self contained and features: * Fully poseable minifig completely "stock" on the outside. * LED lightsaber. Lightsaber glows by power of (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) Was this the S@H for the USA? If so you got a different story than I did. I hope you got the correct info ;) Mark P (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I save boxes from the Star Wars sets. My justification was that I was buying these as a colelction. I buy every set, and I keep all the boxes, and instructions. I also keep all my SW Lego separate from my other Lego. Of course, I do have a tub (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Ok sounds great! (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I mostly buy for parts, so the boxes of 97 or so percent get thrown in the blue recycle bin for Wednesday pick-up. The other 3 % (less or more, not sure) I keep for personal purposes. That may be in the category of liking the front box (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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Hi Steve, I have a lot of those flyers/brochures, if you tell me what are you looking for and I have it, I can give it to you Saludos Gustavo (22 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm sure there is! A simple picture in front of your home, with you maybe. Or a street in the nearest village/city from where you live. Maybe a visit to a local Toy store in the LEGO aisle? If you want in, no need to live ext door to the (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the kind offer to host him first, but I plan to send him closer at first, then to USA, the to South America, then to the other side of the world, then back. So you'll get it after US, but you'll get it, rest assured! I'll try to get (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Of course it's fine! It's even great! Hey, I'd send it to my neighbour if he wanted to host him! You can also take pictures of everyday life. There's more to visiting the world than seeing the touristic attractions of great countries... You'll (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) people seem to like it a lot! I've received many emails today from people willing to participate. I'll probably send the Minifig next week, if all goes as planned. Terry (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I didn't know about that. I had this idea from "Le fabuleus Destin d'Amélie Poulin", which is known in the States as simply "Amelie". Remember the dwarf? If you didn't see the movie, run to your video store! Terry (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I sure hope it'll eventually become available. Hope it's a good price too! (...) The question that's begging to be asked is - how many will YOU be ordering, Troy? :p -Bryan (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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I'll just point out that because *Maersk* is only using these sets for internal purposes and not making them available to the general public does not mean that *LEGO* will not. Other promo sets ahve eventually turned up at S@H. And this set even has (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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