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(...) small snip. Evan, Went over to the link above and was expecting some pics and a small set of instructions....but got a lot more! You did a great job on building the models, but the best things were what you wrote about how you built each (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Not next, but I did just get a Lego Supercar (Set 8880) just to convert to an Aston Martin DB5. Obviously, that will be a much larger project and may take some time. (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks like a good start. Is an Aston Martin next? (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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I have posted three of my James Bond Lego models at CommanderBond.net The models posted so far are the Lotus Sub from The Spy Who Loved Me, the Moon Buggy from Diamonds Are Forever, and the Rolls Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger. I have included (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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In lugnet.trains, Ken Nagel wrote: <snip> (...) Whereas I think I can see both sides of this issue, 1- Larry wasn't posting as an admon, he was posting as a user of LUGNET, justlike the rest of us, and 2- by the very fact that he mentioned o.t.fun (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.clb, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.terms)
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On Tuesday the 18th I extended a simple invitation for people to Visit NILTC’s next show: (URL) was responded to by Larry Pieniazek, The curator for lugnet.trains thus: (URL) copy came from the library who is very excited about this show. I would (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.clb, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.terms) !
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(...) Sorry, should have made that past tense. Don't worry, he's not throwing them away anymore.. He's throwing them in the back of my truck! :) Darrell (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Geez, tell him to stack them up and sell them/give them to other AFOLs! What a waste of useful tubs (and landfill mass increase). (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Well, they're selling them for $6.95! A bit much, I think. Especially when I've found old Duplo tubs *with bricks* at a CVS or 2 for less than $10 (wish I had found a ton more). (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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Agreed. I MUCH prefer the older tub. But I use the new tubs for static storage, and my 200 or so old tubs for when I need to move something. But I need MORE tubs ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Too bad they aren't available via Shop At Home, unless I've missed seeing them there? I've never been to an official company store or LLCA, so I guess I've never been exposed to these. Hey, now I don't feel like it was such a silly idea after (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This already exists - there's a yellow tub that is sold empty at LEGO stores and I believe at LLCA too. IIRC they were lampooned on LUGNET ("$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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