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OK -- it took a little longer than we thought, but we've secured a supply of the LEGO "Chrome Knights" sets. They are now available from LEGO Shop At Home (1.800.453.4652) for $4.99 each. Currently, only sets 4816, 4817, and 4818 are in stock; we're (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle) !!
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In lugnet.general, Brad Justus writes: <snip long description of how LEGo markets various "promo" sets> Hooray! This is the type of news we like to hear. 3 cheers for Brad for listening to us and pulling the strings necessary to make things work. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Brad Justus wrote in message ... (...) It would be very helpful to have an official list of stores that would carry these sets so that we may purchase these sets from them and demonstrate that these sets will sell. Rose (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I too, give praise to LEGO for this. We can now rest easy knowing that promo sets will be available at LEGO Shop At Home when they are introduced, although with a couple month lag time which shouldn't be too difficult to accept. Two questions (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Or you could purchase them directly from LEGO and demonstrate the same principle! 1.800.453.4652 Build On! John Matthews r2 <lego@r2eng.com> wrote in message news:G2DwGB.2Kz@lugnet.com... (...) e.g. (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ditto (...) I think we should get used to calling these HTO items as TLC refers to them, or not refer to them as anything special, but we should definitely not refer to these as promo items in my opinion. A promo item is an item that a company (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) There is a Star Wars promotional set? What is it? (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) as (...) See this post or search the SW group for a link with pictures (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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I guess whoever is writing that petition should put down their pen. :) If you ask me, impressive response from LEGO Direct. Thanks, Brad. P.S. Kudos to LEGO S@H, Direct, and Customer service for extending their hours. -Kyle (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) [snip] (...) [snip] That's great news! Some other HTO or limited distribution sets that I wish S@H would also carry: 1269 White Ninja 2181 Infomaniac 2585 {Promotional set from LEGO Loco Software Package} 2870 Paradisa Barbeque 2885 Ice Cream (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <snip> Way to go Brad. I wonder if the people who were slamming you for not posting a "we're working on it" immediately when they first asked for these sets (who probably then would have slammed you for not giving all the details on your (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) snip... (...) Brad, this may not be a good idea. I like the sets, but couldn't this get you in trouble? In the spirit of Lego Direct, how about letting us order the chromed helmets and shields and stuff in bulk? Just trying to help. :) In (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Brad Justus" <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:G2Dusz.Kx2@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) Home (...) are (...) soon (...) e.g. (...) and (...) This is certainly good news but it will probably have a detrimental affect on my BrickBay store. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) AWESOME!! This is the best Friday the 13th news ever! Thank you for listening to us and for this advance in Shop At Home service! I humbly bow to you, Aaron :o) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thanks!!! There was no way I could have gotten those chrome sets otherwise. -- Paul Davidson (a happy Canadian) Brad Justus <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:G2Dusz.Kx2@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) Home (...) are (...) soon (...) e.g. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That would be really nice. Somehow there was a list of chain stores that supposedly sold the new "HTO" castle sets but even with that list it was hit or miss (there were stores on the list near me but none of them carried the sets). I've never (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This is the best Friday-the-13th news I've heard all day! Wicked excellent!!! (...) Does this mean that regular toy store retailers will have a choice whether or not to carry these and typically won't, or does this mean that regular toy store (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hey Everyone, I just tried to order the Chrome Knights sets via S@H, but the operator told me that they don't have any of those set numbers.... Is there something special that you have to mention to order them? Are they all sold out? Or is it just (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jared, When I called the regular S&H number, I received the same response. They then forwarded me to a customer service # where they recognized the numbers, but still had limited information. Thanks to 2 phone lines and LUGNET, I was able to verify (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I'll take the bait... (...) Yes, I wanted to be kept informed in exactly the manner you describe. The fact that many meetings may have been held to accomplish this maneuver on the part of TLC would suggests a bloated management structure to me and (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) me (...) that (...) the (...) please (...) West (...) Nah, we just eat 'em all on the East Coast before they get to you. Actually, the truth is that the weekend staff are contractors who handle the overflow; they can't do S@H Specials or (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Why should this get Brad in trouble (unless after all of his string pulling, very few people order these item)? I wouldn't count on seeing the chromed items in bulk. I doubt they'd sell more than 1000 of each pack, which undoubtedly is far too (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Home (...) are (...) soon (...) Actually, from a Lego perspective the purpose of these sets is to build interest in Lego. Since, I think, everyone here or using S@H is already pretty interested in Lego, I don't think it's hurting anything. (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Shouldn't this be in either lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade or lugnet.market.shopping? ;) Very nice news, Brad! Steve (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Try (800) 835-4386. I always use this number as it is the direct line to S@H and does not go the the roll-over/after-hours service at all. I have found that ordering direct on Monday morning is quicker than ordering Friday night or on the (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) snip... (...) I was being partly facetious. I like the chrome helmets, which would be nice to be able to order in bulk. However, for each helmet I purchase through these sets, I'm going to get a dragon I'm not especially crazy about. Promoting (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'm not sure if I have enough grey matter - but I do agree. (...) Yep, it would be better if cutting out the middle man meant low prices - but it does not. Further to that, at times I find the service here (UK/Europe) pretty poor. (...) Ditto (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I almost took the bait here, but I know better...... so I'll say this only once..... RICHARD LIGHTEN UP!!!...!!! You take life too seriously! Gary Istok (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.general, Brad Justus writes: Great news... Will LS@H pick up the Kabaya promotional sets. very respectfully, don (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) ....<snip>.... (...) I have had reasonable sucess finding Lego sets (ex. sets 1094, 3069) at Hannafords grocery (URL) have purchased other small sets (like 1068 and 1088) at Tops markets (URL) Farms and Finast are also owned by Tops Markets (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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