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Subject:	The effects of Bulk Sales are evident....
Newsgroups:	lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general
Date:	Mon, 12 Feb 2001 20:38:34 GMT
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I was browsing some of the LUGNET sites I usually don't have time for, such as lugnet.town, (I usually hang out in lugnet.general) when I stumbled across this classic beauty.... http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=32455 Mark Chan built this nice classical building called Laural Hall. He couldn't have done it (easily) without the limited bulk sales that are already available. The potential for many of the LEGO systems are limitless, as can be seen here. Some of the items Mark used in this building are not currently part of the bulk sales lot, but would make a great addition to bulk availability. The white railings are one item (both straight and curved), as are the 2x2 round bricks, which make for great classic columns. Great work Mark!!!! With expanded bulk sales, we are only at the beginning of the "Lego Renaissance"!! With greater parts availability, the sky is the limit for the collective genius of AFOLs. I am especially confident that town will do well as far as bulk assortment is concerned. It is after all the closest related Lego System to Trains!!! :-) Gary Istok A Town System fan since 1960. "In the beginning........ there was Town".

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		Re: The effects of Bulk Sales are evident....
(...) That is beautiful. (...) So many designs are compromised by parts restrictions, in colour and number. Lack of good window options keeps me focused on castle-type structures. (...) The Lego train clubs are out there reaching the widest possible (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)

		Re: The effects of Bulk Sales are evident....
You are so right, Gary! From my own experience, I have built/am building 5 large buildings which all employ bricks from bulk which simply were not obtainable in any economical sense otherwise. I am turning into a "Townie";-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)

		Re: The effects of Bulk Sales are evident....
(...) Although I wouldn't call myself a genius I would have to agree with you 100%. I have been working on my Main Street scene for the NELUG Train Layout and the Town building contest and Much of it would not have been possible without bulk sales. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)

		Re: The effects of Bulk Sales are evident....
Gary Istok wrote in message <3A8849CA.D0115B43@u...ch.edu>... (...) Yes, he just entered it in the Town Building Contest. Are we going to see anything from you Gary, or did you miss the announcements? (URL) Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)

		Re: The effects of Bulk Sales are evident....
In lugnet.lego.direct, Gary Istok writes: <portions snipped> (...) My personal top 10 wish list of bulk parts (aka - wallet drainers) 1) 2x2 or 1x2 gray tiles. (Sidewalks, parking lots, streets that can go anywhere, aircraft carrier decks, etc.) 2) (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)

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