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I am definately going to have to pay the store a visit. I'm running low on most of my basic gray and black bricks and don't feel like waiting for bricklink, so ill have to grab a few cups. I was actually thinking of heading to woodfield this (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) That is a Pre-School brick. Made only by Samsonite, and only in two sets that I know of. Set 041 only had white & red bricks. (URL) blue one came in set 503 which had yellow, red, white, and blue. That set isn't listed on Lugnet, but here's a (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Frank - Most of the parts are basic, with a few special elements like trees, fences, and Creator flowers. The range will rotate over time. For mech parts, I suggest the Designer series. Where in DuPage are you? I'm in Wheaton. (...) LOL :-) (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Frank - Most of the parts are basic, with a few special elements like trees, fences, and Creator flowers. The range will rotate over time. For mech parts, I suggest the Designer series. Where in DuPage are you? I'm in Wheaton. (...) LOL :-) (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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Hello, One of my co-workers brought in an old brick that his wife had, and was looking for some information on it. I'm fairly certain I have seen another post about this type of brick in the past, but I wasn't successful in tracking it down. Here is (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today -- Pick-A-Brick Inventory!
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(...) Logically this means you should be able to fit about 826 1x2's in there, making the price about a penny each. Hmm... Are you taking orders? ;) ~Mike (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have successfully fit 137 2x4's into a large container by stacking them in successively larger discs with studs on the side. When doing this, there is a small amount of space around the sides that can hold plate or small, irregular pieces, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks to me like a flat rate per container. $13 for the large, $7 for the small. Anybody know the average number of 2x4 bricks you can fit into one of the large containers? Thanks, ~Mike (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) In the new brand stores, its by volume. $6.95 for a small cup, $12.95 for the large. I don't have cup measurements (ounces) yet. -Tim (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) What is the cost for pick-a-bricks? I assume it is by the pound. Is this correct? Eric (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Happy 5th Lugnet!!!
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(...) All together now: For it's a YELLOW good fellow...! (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general)
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(...) It does appear so. Looking here: (URL) can see that the last week had 1242 posts. Going back a year to here (selected the tuesday instead of the 21st): (URL) was 1646 posts in the previous week. So, from this highly unscientific "research" you (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Minifigure legs assembly - sand purple, not Zam Wessell's
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(...) Are they the legs of Gilderoy Lockhart from the big Chamber of Secrects set? or is he just pink. That's my guess, or else some old paradisa set. (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) For it's a jelly good fellow... yay! (...) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) (remove SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general)
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| | Minifigure legs assembly - sand purple, not Zam Wessell's
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Hi everyone, I came across a pair of minifigure legs but I just can't figure out where they come from. They are sand purple, like Zam Wessel's from set 7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit, but they do not have the darker purple pockets on the legs like (...) (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | 50% off ALL studios sets - 75% off ALL soccer!!!!
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I just wanted everyone to know, if you are lucky enough to live in Atlanta (like myself) there are 2 Lego outlet stores nearby. (lucky me!) All the Lego Studio sets, jurassic park, monster sets are 50% off. This sale has been going on since the July (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This looks very close, if not exact, to our assortment at Woodfield. -Tim (22 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Alright! Finally a lego store near me, and some lego fans that are also in my general area! I live in DuPage county, about 15 minutes from woodfield, so I will probably be making several stops at the store. The pick-brick-section only has you basic (...) (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I went back to the new LEGO Store in Marlboro today and made sure to get at least one of everything they sell in the Pick-a-Brick. Here is a complete inventory of what is available: Brick: 2x10 in Yellow 2x4 in Black, White, Grey, Dark Grey, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | 3 Small Things
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I've put together a quick webpage documenting three completely unrelated models. They are all small constructions that hardly deserved a webpage unto themselves, so I bunched the together: - A turntable (phonograph) - A Compact Disc case - A Honda (...) (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Traffic on lugnet?
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(...) Well, that'll be why then, you only have yourself to blame!! :) Psi. (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone have the instructions for 5571 Giant Truck / Black Cat ?
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(...) You can try this site: (URL) They have tons of instructions and I also saw the truck you are looking for. Steve (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) 5571 is located here: (URL) hasn't been moved to the new repository yet so it isn't searchable on Brickshelf right now. KL (22 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Anyone have the instructions for 5571 Giant Truck / Black Cat ?
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and would be willing to scan and upload them to brickshelf ? The set is plenty old enough to qualify for scanning and I see that there are no copies available on BL for sale. Thanks, Ray (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: help please
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Many of these motors "lock up". I have tossed about four of mine. I have not found any way to repair them. You could try to get Lego to replace it if it is less than a year old. Sorry to hear you got taken on this deal. (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) :-( That figures. I knew it felt too tight. (this what i get for buying used) Any way to fix connections, or better off getting a new motor? (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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Rotate the shaft. It should rotate with some ease. Short the connections on the motor and it should be very hard to rotate the shaft. This will give you a good idea if it is operational. Further tests with a volt meter and /or batteries will confirm (...) (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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oops... its the lego technic gear motor, i mean. (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | help please
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i got a lego technic 9 volt motor, and i do not know if it works. how do i test it? turn the out put shaft by hand?? (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Traffic on lugnet?
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Just wondering... Is traffic lower now than it used to be (~1 year ago) To me it seems so. Also I post less than I used too. S (22 years ago, 19-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Orlando LIC set/brick information
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Here is the status of the Orlando LIC as of yesterday. * The Cloud City, UCS Snowspeeder, and Lunar Lander in stock. They do not have the new X-Wing yet. * There is a special Spybotics promotion. They have a couple of trays of technic parts have (...) (22 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today!
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(...) Huw - Either Ondrew or I will work on getting an inventory up soon. -Tim (22 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today!
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMwLC9.1zGI@lugnet.com... (...) on the (...) Tim, Could you post an inventory somewhere? I'd like to compare it with the UK stores. TIA Huw (22 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today!
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(...) I just visited the new LEGO Store in the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro this morning. Brickshelf pictures are available at (URL) It looks very nice! The store is stocked with many (though apparently not all) of the sets that are currently in (...) (22 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today!
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(...) Yes, there is a Pick-A-Brick. Its around the corner from Marshall Fields, on the middle level. -Tim (22 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMvtyL.xKn@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) days (...) were (...) in the (...) day. (...) Does this store have Pick-A-Brick? If not, will it by 11/5? I will be in (...) (22 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today!
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(...) I'm working at the Woodfield store now, and its a blast! The last several days we spent stocking and assembling the store. Today was the first day we were open, and it was a lot of fun sharing LEGO with the customers. If you're in the area, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | 8376 - Radio Shack LEGO Racer Hot Flame RC Car
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FUT: lugnet.technic I saw this tonight at Radio Shack. It had dead batteries, so I asked the store help and they replaced them for me so I could try it out. What a blast! (URL) seen the race cars before in stores, but only in boxes. The cool thing (...) (22 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.games.lego.racers, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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Well, given the fact that a lot of people (some who read LUGNET, some who do not) have been asking me about the whole Master Builder Search thing, I figure I will go ahead and chime in. While I am quite flattered that many friends and AFOLs said (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | 2 Lego Stores open today!
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The stores in: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough and Woodfield Mall, IL - IL-Schaumburg Open today!! So if you are in the area go check it out! They have the Duplo Promo bricks for the opening!! And there IS a market for these bricks! So keep (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: LEGOLAND® MASTER MODEL BUILDER SEARCH
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(...) Is there any way to see who is registered? I can think of some folks who should be :-) -paul (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: 2004 catalog sighting?
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I too have yet to get a 2003 catalog. It seems that the big multipage catalog is not as an important promotional piece as it used to be. If I remember correctly, some sets this year had other sets in the same line displayed in the back of the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 2004 Catalog Sighting
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Funny thing, I noticed this thread as I was looking for a newsgroup to post this to. Forgive me if this doesn't come up as a followup - the LUGNET posting system doesn't like me for some reason, so I have to do everything by email. Well, here's your (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 2004 catalog sighting?
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(...) Some of the fun went away during the bad years (around 1999) when themes as we knew them submerged, and now there are so many other "leaks" and special treats on the web that the catalog is not so new when it surfaces. Yeah, I miss that too, (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | 2004 catalog sighting?
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There used to always be a lot of excitement on r.t.l. and LUGNET this time of year in anticipation of the first sighting of next year's LEGO catalog. Someone would find it, someone would post scans of it and discussion of all the new sets and parts (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | BIP blog re-launches!
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After man hours of coding, I have relaunched the Building Instructions Portal blog! (URL) time around, there are several new features, including the ability to have more than one person posting. I've invited several guest bloggers to participate, so (...) (22 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce.biportal, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Halloween bucket
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That 1,300 piece 4405 tub looks promising. Toys R Us in the US is currently having a sale on the 4107 ($14.95 I believe.) But this tub has just too many 1x1 pieces... Thanks for the information. -- Bryan "BrikTrak.com" (...) (22 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Halloween bucket
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This is currently available from S@H in the UK - if you set your basket to UK and go to the 'bricks and buckets' section, you will see it. It's 9.99 (UK pounds) per tub for 200 pieces I believe, so not a good deal. I'm hoping they bring this out (...) (22 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Halloween bucket
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Anyone have any information on this particular item? (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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(...) Whew... it's been changed to "watch this space for more information". (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | new LEGO catalogue on-line
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I was just browsing LEGO.com, and they put up their new Holiday Catalogue. New items are the new World City "rescue" sets (which say should ship by mid- November), and the new UCS Snowspeeder (on the back cover, now available). Just thought I'd post (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | We're a band! We're a band! With guitars in our hand, we're crossing the land!
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Well this is a first of sorts for me on several levels: It's my first time to use FTX for a post so if this fubar's, my apologies ahead of time. It's the first (and hopefully) the last time I'll use such a long title but I couldn't resist. Gold star (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.fun, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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| | Re: LEGOLAND® MASTER MODEL BUILDER SEARCH
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As a former employee of the Model Shop at LLC am I exempt from being able to enter? Hey, I'm already trained in procedures, materials (glues), some heavy equipment, etc. Or, since this is a contest of such, are current/former employees bannded from (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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(...) All very nifty, but... I hope that LEGO turns the LEGOMasterBuilder.com site on soon. It still says "LEGOMasterBuilder.com will launch on October 13, 2003" but today's the 14th. Given all the hype from the likes of Wired, expect some outraged (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) WIRED.COM has an article on the search for a new Master Builder. ¬ The article includes quotes from the original announcement, and from Russell Clark and myself, Aaron Sneary. It's really exciting that the media is interested in this job (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Master Builder candidates on Wired.com!
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WIRED.COM has an article on the search for a new Master Builder. The article includes quotes from the original announcement, and from Russell Clark and myself, Aaron Sneary. It's really exciting that the media is interested in this job search. Take (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX) !
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| | Happy 5th Lugnet!!!
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Wow! I forgot to post the other day, but Lugnet just passed it's 5 year anniversary :) Way to go! Read a little about the history here: (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Ozbricks down?
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(...) Wow.. this question seems to be asked monthly. Ozbricks.net has a bandwidth limit issue. All ozbricks.net sites share their bandwidth, and when o.n runs out - it shuts down till the end of the month. as websites get more popular, are (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Ozbricks down?
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Hi all, It looks like all of the ozbricks.net sites, including mine, are down. I was just able to access my site by FTP, but not via a web browser. Ozbricks.com sites appear to be working. I know that the ozbricks.net is on another server that they (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: KB Toys settles lawsuit, offers 30% off
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See also this thread in market.theory -- (2 URLs) (...) Just a few more days left of this sale event. Normally, I don't waste time going to KBToys even though there is one I pass by regularly. But I stopped two days before the sale began to scope (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | TexLUG Fall 2003 Meeting Pics - Medieval Themed Meeting
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Hey guys, Just a quick note that Christina and I are home safe from our four hour drive, well, ok, Christina's two hour drive and my four. Anyway, we're where we're supposed to be and the LEGO seems to be in tact and all accounted for. And for the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle)
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| | KB Toys settles lawsuit, offers 30% off
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(URL) Toys settles lawsuit, offers 30% off October 12, 2003 BY STEPHANIE ZIMMERMANN Consumer Reporter Consumers who shopped at KB Toys and were hooked by price tags that seemed to offer unusually steep markdowns can benefit from a settlement in a (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Cold Temperature Limitations to ABS?
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Hi all, I've seen lots of stories about heat damage to LEGO, the most impressive being a German pictorial of LEGO at various temperatures - it was very "The Disintegration of [Plastic] Memory". BUT has anyone looked into cold damage? I mean, really (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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Jake McKee wrote in message ... (...) Besides, I already get paid to play with Lego, AND I get to decide what to build myself. Still, it would be nice to have access to all those pieces in the Model Shop! Kevin ---...--- Railroad Depot kit: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How to get items NOT available in the US?
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So call one of the outlet stores and order it. They stock them and will ship. Try Potomic Mills, I bought a black one from them in August while at Brickfest. Rob "Mark Ferris" <markdf2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:djdbovkjookk5f2...4ax.com... (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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xfut: lugnet.people (...) Respect! /Tobbe (22 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: New Canadian Holiday Catalog
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(...) I hate when people think that I mistaken a set for something else. This is #2774 Red Tiger, Ages 7+ 132 pieces $14.99 USD. It used to be an airline promotion but I guess they had some left over. (...) New #10077, 10076, 10073, 10074 and 10072. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New lego fan site
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(...) This site has moved, I believe, and can now be found at: www.lucajuventino.pagina.de (minus popups and framing!) If you are interested in Minitalia, this is an awesome resource, it tries to list all the known Minitalia sets and all the known (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.it, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How to get items NOT available in the US?
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(...) Good suggestion. Another way (a bit more passive) is to put the item on your wanted list over on BrickLink, and if a seller starts selling it, you'll get notified by email. (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: How to get items NOT available in the US?
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(...) Mark, the LEGO available from S@H varies a lot in different regions - they're supplied from different warehouses. There are people around who will buy it for you in another country, and ship it to the US, usually charging an extra fee. Just (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | How to get items NOT available in the US?
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I'm interested in the 4204333 red keychain, but when I use shop.lego.com, it shows up as available only when I set my shopping cart to a non-US address. Does anybody know what the reason for this is and if there's some way to circumvent it (other (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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(...) I'm seriously considering it. The nearest location to where I am is Las Vegas - and I always enjoy trips out there anyway. I'm unsure if I've got the 'chops' for it, but I think I've got a good visual and structure sense, and came up with a (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Underworld movie poster
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Well.. this was done a couple weeks ago but with vacation I never got the post put up. After seeing Underworld I finally got the incentive to finish the poster as I'd had the idea for a few months based on promo pictures, etc. (URL) you like it. :) (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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(...) No. I've always said, If I got the chance to work for the Lego company I'd prefer to be in a non building position. Why? It'd ruin my hobby I'm afraid. Also, I can't leave the Pacific NW. No, if I got the chance to work with the Lego company (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Canadian Holiday Catalog
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(...) Red Tiger? Huh? Is this a new set, or did you mean Red Baron? (...) Anything new? Thanks, (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I think they try to sort them out as they best can before you get called to the building contest. /Tobbe (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Are you going to try out?
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(...) Well, no AI Atlanta? Besides, make too much on main job, and having way too much fun with my second job... Scott Lyttle (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | NWBC 2003 Post Mortem
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This year we had an outstanding event. I'm happy to report this post mortem message should be substantially shorter than last years due to fewer issues. The space was awesome. One large room that perfectly accomidated what we aimed to accomplish. I (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.general)
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(...) I like the idea. I like the idea for two reasons: 1) because I like the fact that LEGO is reaching out to the general public and that almost anyone(1) has a shot at this. It's more or less a level playing field. 2) because it opens up at least (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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Moderated, for Her Pleasure (URL) -Kraken de Hed (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I would go for it, if it were in Denmark. I need a job! It's a fun idea. Kecia (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) If it were closer, I would, just for the experience, and the AFOL retirement home bragging rights <crotchety voice> "I remember back in ought three, when I was a finalist in Phoenix..."</crotchety voice> But that being said, I doubt I would (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Great idea! Too bad it means moving to the USA :( Otherwise it would have been PERFECT for me, as I'm atm exploring other career paths. (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) It's a job I'd enjoy but, like others who've said the same about themselves, I don't think I'm up in the "Master Builder" class. Granted, I have the advantage of living in San Diego and I'm thinking in an "Aw, why not give it a try?" mode. Tom (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Jake, This has been a dream of mine since the first time I read about Master builders in one of the earliest club magazines. I am not only trying out for the fun of saying I did so, or the challenge of building something amazing in 45 minutes, (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I think the crew at Carlsbad don't get this as much as the people in Enfield. I've spent a morning at the model shop in Enfield, at the time they were building several hundred (several thousand?) copies of 'toucan sam' for a breakfast cereal (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) was thinking of trying out anyway just for the experience. My concern is that it might take a spot from someone who actually COULD take the job and that might not be very fair. I dunno. Jake? I think it's a neat idea even if it's a publicity (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I can say with some certainty that I won't be trying out. For me, there's no way I would live in California! (sorry californians...I don't mean it as an insult, it's just a personal thing with me). I think it would be interesting to know what (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Can you promise a living wage to the person that wins it? Not that I think I could ever win it - I build well, but I don't build *quickly*. Probably 99% of the people here on LUGNET think it would be a dream job, but unfortunately reality (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm going to try out...it sounds like a different and fun challenge! The idea is a good one, too...it'll be neat to see who shows up and even neater to see (or if I'm lucky, be part of)the build off. Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Do this in Denmark and I'll be there! I think it is a great idea to find talented builders this way. Martin (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) I would, seeing as though I've been unemployed for over a year now and really REALLY need a job right now (I've got a wedding to pay for at the end of July... and NO income :( ). And working, doing almost anything, for the LEGO company would (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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Really cool idea. But since I just moved OUT of CA due to the high living cost (the house we'll be building in FL will cost 1/3 of that in the SF Bay area, but will probably double in value in the next 10-20 years due to the local building boom (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) too much to make it my day job. I know what happened to my computer hobby when I got into working with them ;) Besides, I'm not Masterbuilder material. Not yet :) OTOH it would be a cool thing to do, despite the above. (...) It's pretty cool. (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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So what do you think? Are you going to try out for the spot in the master builder search ((URL) you are, let me know! What do you think about the idea overall? Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liason LEGO Community Development (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general) !
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(...) AFIK they have never been at the LLCA pick a brick. Mark P (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Do you know from what sets these two windscreens come in trans-white (clear)? LDraw part numbers: (URL) 6152, windscreen 6 x 4 x 1 & 1/3 (airplane)> (URL) 2437, windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 & 1/3> Do they come from Pick a Brick? I bought one 2437 from The (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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The new holiday catalog came today. Finally a new catalog. I got tired from the January catalog. Not much different from the fall US one though. Cover: small boy looking at catalog, big Christmas tree in background with small sets p 2 - 3: holiday (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) At Brickswest 2003, I presented just this topic. You can see a copy of the presentation here: (URL) I currenlty have renter's insurnace with All State in IL and I have provided my agnet with a LIST of all the LEGO I have, their retail value, (...) (22 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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(...) When I said 'in one of the most expensive places to live in the UK' I was referring to the entire South East! I had a friend who used to be a model maker and I think one of the reasons he had to give it up was that he couldn't afford to buy (...) (22 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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