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(...) The firebox is too cool! Very clever! I'm going to have to try that out... it's off to BrickLink I go. :-) Thanks for sharing, Mark (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm sure I could have fooled with it and made it worked as adveritized (sort of) but, it's still more fun like this. It was a huge hit at the NILTC Thomas the Tank Engine show... (URL) that point it hadn't yet evolved the lighted fire box. The (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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I was recently contacted by a person who won a Harry Potter figure in a promo at a ToysRUs. It is about 18 inches high and is in a box which was used to hold the entries for the giveaway. Has anyone seen one of these before? Does anyone have an idea (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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(...) The luggage unloading works properly _if_ you ensure you build the engine carefully. All the bricks must be pushed togther properly. Mine had been built as a display model for a ship, and its mechanism didn't work properly. Once I'd rebuilt (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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The biggest problem with this set is the magic unloading luggage which isn't and doesn't! My latest version of this set replaces the shock absorber and treasure chest with a working headlight and an animated, lighted firebox. These are infinatly (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Thomas, I had this problem with my newly acquired HP Castle. I had a similar idea of putting plates under the steps. Your idea with the hinges is great and quite unique. Ben (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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I posted my solution to the loose staircase in 4729 Dumbledore's Office below: (URL) like my solution because it allows the stairs to be rotated and locked back with the flick of a hinge. Take a look. (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.harrypotter)
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So, Not that the pull back racers are completely usless, but remember back when they had those funny MatchBox like cars with the weird themes? Well, Voila! Themed Lego Racers.... The Harry Potter Racers Draco Malfoy Harry P. & Ron (URL) equipped (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars) !
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Would be nice if LEGO brought back boxes of themed Lego Figures. This way they can produce a Harry Potter Themed Figure Set labeled "Dumbledore's Army", which would include ALL the students in participation. -Another possible set would be Fred + (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Harry Potter, O (Outstanding) in Dark Arts Hermione, O in Every Subject? Ron, No O's, maybe E's (Exceeds Expectations?) Malfoy, O in Potions? Neville, O in Herbology? Lavender + Parvati, O in Divination? (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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Hi. Just posting to say that there is a pretty nice original looking Hogwarts Castle...actually to me it looks like "Haunted House of Slytherin"...or something like that... :) Here is the link: (URL) folder is moderated already so I can skip with (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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At the End of the 5th Year, All Hogwart students (in 5th Year) take the OWL's (Ordinary Wizarding Levels). They are important in that the rest of Hogwarts schooling depends on it, especially in Potions and in Transfigurations. It might be fun to try (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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<cut> (...) We're likely too see a couple more Diagon Alley shops. The Leaky Cauldron: Harry spends 2 weeks living here. Could include Harry, Cornelius Fudge and Tom, the landlord. Could be a larger set with an entrance on a London street and the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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(...) a) Hogsmead. I think they are definitely going to have to do a Hogsmeade set or 2. b) Weasley House Also the Weasley house is definitely going to be needing to be done in brick. c) Defense against Dark arts Class Maybe a defense against the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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Hi Scott, Here are my ideas: Hermione's Secret 2 Figs - Harry and Hermione about $7 Could include new hourglass piece (!) and a revolving wall to simulate time-travel. Sirius's Escape 2 Figs - Harry and Sirius about $13 Could include a POOP Buckbeak (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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I was originally going to attach this to the last thread about book 5 “The order of the Phoenix” but it didn’t really apply so I started a new thread. Bruce does well to envision some potential sets for book 5, but at this rate that movie may not be (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) There's also St. Mungo's Hospital. It would need a front facade that looks like a rundown department store, with dummies and wigs on askew, maybe the information desk and a ward or two. It also has a gift shop and Tearoom in the hospital on (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Hey Erick, I think that the fireplace in Umbridge's office could have a revolving door with Sirius head on one side and flames on the other. The Azkaban sets could be combined to make a giant Notre Dame castle\cathedral. I once started making (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) snip (...) Hmmm...if they decide to make them, it would be interesting to see firenze. It would be cool if they made the other one with the descending ladder too. (...) Seems like this might be a (yech) belville set. lots of pink and little (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) I haven't read the book yet, but regarding the book 3 figs, do you think LEGO would produce the Dementors and Death Eaters? The theme is kinda morbid. And would they even attempt to use the term Death Eaters? I'll be curious to see how they (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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