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(...) Thanks John, I think you put to words what many folks feel, but can't articulate. In the US, WWII, has already reached the level of "myth" for most kids. This is of course an unfortunate by product of a collective refusal to honor history, but (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) A crying shame really, since WW2 models precisely like those would guarantee them my money. ESPECIALLY M1 Abrahms and Apaches! (Aircraft carriers would rock, too) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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I agree with Karl. It makes a big difference which war is being represented. Indiana Jones provides a perfect opportunity to provide vehicles from World War II and the Cold War. LEGO will find them appropriate for their audience for exactly the same (...) (16 years ago, 29-Jun-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Since the start of this thread, I have had a chance to examine the second wave of Indiana Jones sets and the entire Agents line in person and now might be a good time to revisit this thread. It seems like LEGO has a fairly obvious new policy. (...) (16 years ago, 30-Jun-08, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Whose civil war would you choose? Tim (13 years ago, 15-Jan-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) War of the Roses Tim (13 years ago, 16-Jan-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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No no, clearly he means the (URL) Dutch Revolt> with cavalry charges and great siege works throughout the Low Countries. The lawlessness and danger of the "Wild West" but with better clothes and swords! (13 years ago, 16-Jan-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) That's a line I could get behind! Tim (13 years ago, 16-Jan-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) :-) (...) Well, it isn't one you would like to be in front of. ;-) Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 17-Jan-12, to lugnet.general)
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(...) (URL) Click here and press the button!> (URL) JOHN (13 years ago, 17-Jan-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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