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  Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
I was looking at a small Adventurers Egyptian set#5938 marked down to $5 at local Wal-Marts and I was wondering if the older segmented palm trees are officially discontinued and if therefore all of the new sets come with the new "OnePiecePalmTree." (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Ben Gatrelle wrote in message ... (...) in a (...) (which (...) Yes, the old palm tree is better. This is a great set for clearance. It has an old palm tree (currently would get you at least $1 on auction, 4 blue 2x2x3 steep slopes (to go with the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Can't help with number 1, but I can certainly tell you I despise the new palm trees. James (URL) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Frank Filz wrote in message ... (...) clearance. It has an old palm tree (currently would get you at least $1 on auction, 4 blue 2x2x3 steep slopes (to go with the new castle 2x2x3 steep slope corners) which should get at least $1 for the 4 on (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) I have a great deal of them too, but I would not sell them. I have to have some vegetation, even if it is a *palm tree*. :) Scott S. (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) My two 5938's came directly from Legoland ($3 each there) and they have the classic segmented palm tree. Somehow, I have yet to get the one piece trunk. Of course, the new tree sucks - it defeats the purpose of having Lego rather than any (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Yup, I regret only buying two when I was at Legoland. I love that little jackal statue. Bruce (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Scott E. Sanburn wrote in message <387B4BFC.C02238CA@c...eb.net>... (...) the (...) trunk. (...) rather (...) vary in (...) certain (...) I want (...) Lego and (...) actually (...) Wow - in my parts bin (which doesn't have my 5938s sorted out yet), (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  How do I kill thee? Let me count the ways!
 
(...) Now you got me going again. TIMMIES! Arrrr, welcome aboard Timmy! Brought a lot o' yer clones, have ye? Good, good. This be a right good ship, and the lot of ye can fill a variety o' needs. I see that me crew gets plenty o' fresh fish, and (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) But do you have any black trunk sections? I do. Scott A (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Yes, and with my Art Deco town district, those old palm trees make for a great Miami Beach look. Gary Istok (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) want (...) and (...) Hi Bruce, The new palm trees are made by Playmobil I think ;-) As for the 5938 check the Wal-Marts in your area. Ours had them at $2 a pop, not bad! I just got back into town so I'll start my search for the ultra-cheap (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Great. Now maybe I can stop seeing ffilz on every ebay auction for vegetation. Even better, the prices won't be up to $20 per tree. Cheers, Mark L (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) What set did these come from? Mark L (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Yeah, me too. I used two in my town hall. See this message for links to some pictures: < (URL) > Jeff (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) There are two in 8480 - the Technic Shuttle, there are also two grey ones in 8880. There's probably a few more sets that use them too.. Richard (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Not one 5988 at three different wal-marts, and the fourth one had it full price. If you can snag one for me, great, if not, thanks for the thought! Bruce (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) there ae a pair of the black palm tree sections in a very small technic set; a red jet helicopter or somesuch. later ~ craig~ (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Very nice. I intend to use them as castle decorations, but they can go in just about anywhere. Anyone do a similiar sized lion or gryphon? Bruce (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) check (...) I will do what I can for an "old" friend. ;-) Mark L (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Thanks for the info Craig. BTW any updates to Craigo-lego. Specifically your dino endeavors? Cheers, Mark L (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Set 8247 Road Rebel. The alternate model is a little plane. Jeff (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
I used to trade off my palm trees left and right, as I had no use for them. Now I am saving them (minemineMINE!), in case I build a beach/jungle. I got 30 of the 5938s at LLC too ;-) I wiped them out of their stock the day I was there a month or so (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
I'll definitely trade off the statue or many other parts in the 5938 if anyone needs them. I'm keeping the palm trees, some of the skeletons, and some of the other pieces (haven't decided how MUCH to keep yet). I'm also keeping 10 of them boxed for (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  How do I kill thee? Let me count the ways!
 
On Tue, 11 Jan 2000, Bruce Schlickbernd (<Fo6HG5.6C2@lugnet.com>) wrote at 15:52:53 (...) LOL so hard, I had to cough :-) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Scott-A wrote in message <387B53A0.E66ED88A@hw.ac.uk>... (...) have (...) They can be seen here (fibre optic cables leading to them) (URL) here (bottom centre) (URL) A (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) cool piston thingy! Dave! (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Bruce Schlickbernd wrote in message ... (...) trunk. (...) Have you bought a Jungle Adventure set? I believe this is where they were introduced. (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Scott-A wrote in message <387B53A0.E66ED88A@hw.ac.uk>... (...) have (...) No (I never bought the Technic set which has these - or are there other sources?), but I do have a couple grey ones. Frank (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Nope. Haven't seen 'em on heavy discount. I'm just getting around to the desert sets for the most part. For the most part, I have a one to two year lag on buying Lego. Bruce (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Richard Franks wrote in message ... (...) in (...) Oops - I guess I do have a bunch in black then, though I haven't broken up my extra Shuttles. There is another set which has them in grey since I haven't even opened my Super Car yet. Frank (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Mark Lindsey wrote in message ... (...) Who says I've got enough... Frank (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
There is another set which has them in grey since I (...) The Giant Robot set has them in gray as well. JP (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
James Powell wrote in message ... (...) As in 8277 Giant Model Set? Are you sure? I've broken down at least 2 of those for parts, and only have 2 grey trunk pieces in my box. Frank (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Yep, that would be the set. (at least, I'm fairly sure that is where I got mine from) James P (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) 8444 Air Enforcer has two in dark grey. best LFB (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Ah, but do you have any _gray_ base pieces. I do. :) "Scott-A" <s.arthur@hw.ac.uk> wrote in message news:387B53A0.E66ED8...w.ac.uk... (...) have (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) OK Scott, gently place the paintbrush down and slowly step away from the model paint... -Rob ;) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
I have a technic helicopter which has a gray one (i think). Try this: (URL) is the exhaust. Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Where did the gray bases come from? Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Timmies ahoy! (was how do I etc etc etc)
 
Bruce Schlickbernd wrote all manner of appalling duties that face Timmies aboard ship. Loved it. A few in there I hadn't though of. (...) best not discussed here. My ships have no cabin boys! I may have finally found and enduring use for a Timmy. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) The inventory is at (URL) and supports James' statement; there is just one grey palm tree trunk in this set. Cheers, Heather Heather Patey St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Pirate Wench / Brick Detecive (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Ok, then that would be where my two are from. (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Mine (I only have one) came from 8839 Supply ship. (URL) is probably a pretty rare piece, I'd say. :) Scott-A <s.arthur@hw.ac.uk> wrote in message news:387C42DD.F0EB44...w.ac.uk... (...) I (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) I'll trade you the 3 parts of the cool piston thingy for the 2 black trunk segments. Anybody else want mass-quantities of specific parts of this set? Steve (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Well Frank, you have to have one of the biggest Lego budgets on the planet. I mean there are entire third-world countries that spend less on their survival than you do on your collection. I can't compete with the prices you pay. I am not (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Oh, quit complaining... Frank and I could BOTH be active on eBay at the same time. Fortunately for you, we're not. (ALTHOUGH... I AM the reason that WB ran out of everything.) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <388CE001.6B6B235B@v...er.net>... (...) two or (...) Heh, fortuanate for ME that we're not... (of course I know better than to try and get any train stuff, though I do try occaisionally). And hey, my bidding is way (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
(...) Oh you were not ;-) Of course, they just cancelled my entire orders! -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)
 
  Re: Palm Trees: old segmented vs. new one piece
 
Tom Stangl, VFAQman wrote in message <388D82CE.320135D0@vfaq.com>... (...) I just checked and they cancelled my order also. They didn't even notify me! I just dropped them an e-mail asking for an explanation. -Andy Lynch (24 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers)

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