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| I just went to the one in my county, the Palisades Lego store today (11/14/2003). :-) I felt like a 5 yr old in a candy store. Didn't buy anything from that store yet, it was only for reconaissance. ;-) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
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| (...) Okay.... what happened? Did Lego hire fired workers from clone brands like MegaBloks, Best Lock? This is really sad..... I think each of us should start making emails and letters expressing our concerns as loyal Lego customers. (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
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| (...) As I replied ON BL, i still think this is attributed to either light or air quality. The old peices have what i consider "Smokers tinge", my peices from my youth have simlar discoloring, and my father smokes... I think its the tar in the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
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| (...) (re-posting from BL) Hmm... The prophecy is coming true.... I was wondering when this would be made public and if it would be made public. !!start warning!! I do not know the full story behind the pictures (like what sets they came from, etc) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
| | | | | Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
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| Hi all, This is from a friend of mine, Gareth Bowler: Got into my first 2004 sets today; the MINI star destroyer set, and promptly scrapped them for parts, only to find, to my shock and dismay, that the colors don't match. Further more, the studs (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX) !!
| | | | | Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
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| (...) Judging from what I saw, (...) Awesome. :) I was just hoping you didn't think it was intentional the staff was assemled like that. As far as I know, the store is still hiring for part-time positions, so it is possible the color of the staff (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
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| (...) really? Cool! How so? -Brett (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: What part is this?
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| (...) Wow thanks to everyone for the Info, I tried to find it in the various db's but must have taken a wrong turn :) Its always struck me as a really odd little part. Regards, Malcolm (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: What part is this?
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| (...) I have a few of these, too. They were made in the 1960s, and look like this: [LDrawPart 650:15] 650 Hinge Coupling-Nylon I've colored it completely white there, but it's really more of a translucent white. The LDraw color code is 62 or 63 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: What part is this?
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| (...) This piece: (URL) used in this set: (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: What part is this?
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| (...) Malcolm, I have three of these and while I am not certain, instinct tells me these are for train systems. If no-one else knows what we're talking about, I can post a picture somewhere. ~Mike (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
| | | | | What part is this?
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| Hi Everyone (first post) I'm hoping that this is an appropriate group to pose this question. I have a couple of what appears to be a flexible trailer hitches. The part consists of 2 2x2 flat plates connected via a thin somewhat flexible section. its (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
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| (...) No problem at all, just an honest observation. One that I find surprising in this area, in this mall....and I still find it surprising. (...) My comment wasn't intended to be taken personally by anyone, it was just a very surprising (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: E Harshbarger at N'tnl Toy Hall of Fame, 15-16 Nov
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| (...) Eric, I think we'll try to stop in on Saturday, I'll be the one with the kids (that's a joke, Strong is typically overrun with kids, bring some aspirin.). Have fun, George (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
| | | | | Aqua (Re: My collection of colours)
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| I just added "aqua" (#23) to my colour collection--so far I've got 44 colours that can configure into a 2x4 brick. Thanks to John Cooper for donating this latest addition. (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| >One thing I noticed was all the Lego employees were white. Is that a problem? I actually spent time assisting in the hiring of people for the store in question. We had all white candidates applying for the positon less one man that was so (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Pictures!... SCLTC at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
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| SCLTC is up and running at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park! Fifteen members set up shop on Sunday, November 9 and manned our opening day on Tuesday, November 11. Pictures are online at (URL) SCLTC website>. Here are some samples (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| (snipped) Finally! I can't wait to stop by and spend some money. Also, congrats on the job. I wish Lego would open up a store here in the five boroughs, especially Manhattan or in the Staten Island Mall. I plan on going this Saturday, so I hope to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: E Harshbarger at N'tnl Toy Hall of Fame, 15-16 Nov
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| (...) (snip!) Cool, Eric! I'll try to come down from CT. Congratulations! --Dave (22 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
| | | | | E Harshbarger at N'tnl Toy Hall of Fame, 15-16 Nov
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| Hi all, Just a note to say that I will be at the Strong Museum this weekned in Rochester, NY. Here is the (copied and pasted) text of the associated press release: “Adventures in Toyland” Weekend at Strong Museum November 15 & 16 ROCHESTER, New (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !
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