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Re: whats up with the rollout of the Lego Stores?
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lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.ca
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Date: 
Tue, 6 Apr 2004 03:27:25 GMT
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCAKE.zacktron.com> wrote in
news:Hvpp22.AJB@lugnet.com:

> In lugnet.general, Alexander Horoshilov wrote:
> > Frank Filz wrote:
> > > 
> > > Hmm, I wonder if Moscow gets a LEGO brand retail store because a
> > > definite market is perceived, but perhaps there aren't good retail
> > > partners to get the product into Russia. Most other countries have
> > > well established toy retailers with global connections.
> > > 
> > > Frank
> > 
> > Frank, I'm living in 30 minutes of driving from this Moscow store.
> > And I think that you seem to be right - these days I see a lot of
> > activity from TLC in Russia - various campaigns with other brands, TV
> > advertising etc., there was nothing like this two years ago. In
> > Russia, LEGO brand still have very small presence (try to find
> > another AFOL in Russia but me, for example :) ) and large potential.
> > 
> > WBR,
> > Alexander
> 
> Alexander -
> I encourage you to use your local store as a way to network with other
> AFOLs. Introduce yourself to the store manager, and ask if they
> wouldn't mind putting you in touch with other local AFOLs who come and
> buy.
> 
> I imagine you aren't the only AFOL who buys there, the issue really is
> finding a way for you to connect with them.
> 
> -Tim


Hi, i'm new here.  I'm canadian, from québec city.
I understand that AFOL seems to mean a fan of lego,
but what's the exact meaning of the letters?

Thanks.



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  Re: whats up with the rollout of the Lego Stores?
 
(...) It's good to hear of another new AFOL. :-) It stands for Adult Fan Of LEGO. Play well. Tim Strutt (22 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
  Re: whats up with the rollout of the Lego Stores?
 
(...) Adult Fan of Lego Please see Shiri Dori’s Acronym FAQ: (URL) Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (22 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)

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(...) Alexander - I encourage you to use your local store as a way to network with other AFOLs. Introduce yourself to the store manager, and ask if they wouldn't mind putting you in touch with other local AFOLs who come and buy. I imagine you aren't (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.ca)

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