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Re: Shell Promotional Sets - Autumn 1999
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Thu, 5 Aug 1999 17:26:27 GMT
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It is intersting to note that Shell and TLG have had a promotional
"relationship" since 1966, when Shell superceded Esso as the "gas station of
choice" for Lego Town system. That year set #325 (one of my all time favorite
sets!) Shell Station came onto the scene. Check it out on the Lugnet database!
Gary Istok
Sanjay D'Souza wrote:
> I'm not sure if this has been mentioned previously, and apologies if it has
> but flipping through "LEGO REVIEW - July 1999" (1) I read that TLG are
> releasing two new Shell promotional sets in Europe during autumn.
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> These will be in addition to the 10 mini sets and Shell Ferrari that have
> appeared before. Both are LEGO Town themed sets and the good thing is that
> THEY AREN'T TOWN JR!!!
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> 1) Set one is a mini self serve Shell station. Sure, it incorporates a
> number of pieces that could be considered Town Jr but overall it's a great
> little set. It comes with a nifty looking Shell Tanker and 3 wheeled bike.
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> 2) Set two is a Shell car wash with what appears to be a Town classic car.
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> Both sets combined would make a great second petrol station in any town.
> The pic's are in black and white and I'll endeavour to get them scanned
> tonight.
>
> Sanjay
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> (1) LEGO REVIEW is an in house TLG magazine that features stories about
> TLG's operations, promotions around the world and upcoming products.
> --
> LEGO Stadium @ Http://Homepages.ihug.co.nz/~jsds
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