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(...) Too bad they aren't available via Shop At Home, unless I've missed seeing them there? I've never been to an official company store or LLCA, so I guess I've never been exposed to these. Hey, now I don't feel like it was such a silly idea after (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This already exists - there's a yellow tub that is sold empty at LEGO stores and I believe at LLCA too. IIRC they were lampooned on LUGNET ("$X.XX for an empty tub? What are they, nuts?"). Personally I like the big tubs with the studs, just (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I think putting them all in consistent packaging (not tubs - see below for more) is a great idea. Now... getting stores to actually display them all together, so the effect (of similar packaging) can pay off, is another story. It amazes me to (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I'd rather pay less for the package and have more of my money go to the brick. The new tub with the studs is not really a very good tub compared to the old one with the flat lid... it takes up a lot more space and doesn't travel nearly as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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{snip} I called the number for Lego Canada and was told by a recording that they would be closed Oct.11 for Thanksgiving, and resume regular business hours afterwards. Not sure if I called the wrong number, or called after hours or what happened. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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You know, I can understand not using tubs for the smaller sets, but it sure would have been nice to see the 4421 in a tub. Then again, continuity of the series might be lost if one were in a tub while others were in boxes... I know! Put them ALL in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) OMG, that was so smart... Seriously too funny! Scala, Galidor, and ZNAp...you're a genius!!! ~See, war CAN be fun. --==Richard==-- (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.general)
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(...) This brand has appeared again on eBay: (URL) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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My fellow AFOLs, I used to like visiting the LUGNET website on a daily basis to catch up with what you talented and creative builders were up to with your belovéd LEGO. I have often been inspired by your ingenuity and technical ability to put (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.color, lugnet.lego) !
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Lost in all the color debate has been coverage of 2005 sets. Looks like this URL went live - (URL) new page shows five new bulk lego sets. They are packed in suitcase style handled boxes, not tubs. Set numbers include - 4421 (1000 pieces) 4423 (800 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general) !!
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(...) Little update to Arne's story. Bloomberg reports Lego is closing its Incheon, South Korea plant. Oh yeah, and Stan Lee won summary judgment vs Marvel. (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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I've thought about writing something here for a while, and only now seems like as good a time as any. First off, I did "sign" the letter to the CEO but in all honesty, it's not gonna stop me from buying Lego any time soon. The only thing standing in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.color, Thomas Stangl wrote: <snip> (...) True, but how much of that 5% actually cares about the color change enough to vocally protest? Based on the discussion here I'd well less than half and probably more like one tenth (and I think (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) And your actions, kissing their hindquarters vociferously, will somehow tell them when they might have done something that has upset their paying customers? ENOUGH of the puckering up, Bill. (...) 5% is 5%. If you as a CEO piss off 5% of your (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Is the studios camera the same electronics as the one sold with 9731 Vision Command ? If so, you might google for Vision Command driver. I was able to find an OS-X driver for mine via that method. (although of course the Vision Command (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Nathanael Kuipers wrote: SNIP (...) DUDE! that rocks! Long live 4100 (& drooling to get 4883!) Jeff (brother in creator set alternate models) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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So what if people complain? What you call petulant brats, I call passionate enthusiasts. It’s all relative. And more so, in the end, what’s worse… Those who complain, or those who complain about the complainers. At least these people have a cause, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wait... would that be new brown...or old brown? (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(snip) (...) I can confirm that the license agreement with Steven Spielberg and LEGO for LEGO Studios has ended. The LEGO stores cannot sell LEGO Studios anymore. Also, in conjunction with the cost savings that LEGO is pushing for, I would (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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