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In lugnet.harrypotter, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snip> (...) I agree here. I think that those new doors will have some practicle applications in the town area. Also, the 'ogwarts express has strong potential. With a few extra pieces, It will be a (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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Looks to me like Snape and the gray knight have light gray hands. Are these the first minifigs to have them? I don't have any in my own collection of minifigs. I've wanted some for a while. Todd Trotter (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) This price list is taken from: Dave Low's message on Wed, 28 Mar 2001 06:30:25 GMT "Converted to $US (approx) the sets should be:" 4701: $6 4702: $10 4704: $20 4705: $20 4706: $35 4707: $35 4708: $50 4709: $90 4721: $10 4722: $10 4723: $10 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) No doubt about it. We know the product. We like the product. We buy the product. Everything we have asked for from Lego Direct/TLC, however poorly they have implemented it, has exceeded expected demand. I think someone was noting the other day (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Keep in mind the Pareto (sp?) Principle. Or the 80/20 rule. 20% of your clientele purchases 80% of your product. So, does the 10% presented above equal 50% of the 20% Pareto concept? Or is that 10% of the 20% (in essence 2% of total (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, that's not really true. I've spoken on this before, but the best analogy I have so far is between us to heavy alcohol users. Alcoholics are only 10% of the *customers* for alcohol-related companies, but they consume 50% of the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) yet. (...) I have them all, but I don't intend to read any of the books until they are all out. I like to read series when they are complete. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm glad they arrived OK. I remember that Lego said in 1998 or '99, whichever year Mindstorms came out, that 10% of Lego was bought by adults for themselves. That's us, plus all the robotic folks who bought the Mindstorms stuff as a novelty (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, "we" don't know one way or the other, now do we? I can't help wondering sometimes. I wish "we" had a concrete answer. <smile but frown> -Shiri P.S. Yes Paul, I did get those arms - thanks *so* much. (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) "WE" don't spend anywhere near enough money to be a target market. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) stairs in the picture.. they move, so they must be made from multiple pieces. (looks like groups of 5 steps) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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Hi Aaron, You're right and that's probably why it's small, but if you post details about the plot, please post a spoiler notice! People might not have read it yet. Careful, only read this post if you already read book 1, or if you don't care to find (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I love Hermione's hair! And tan curved spindle fence pieces! (Hope these will be in other sets and be easier to come by.) And lampposts (which obviates the necessity of my having to grovel at anyone's feet to get these-- whew!)! I hope the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Agree and disagree. I really loathe 1x2x5 walls. I've used them for filler when running short on a couple colors, but that's it. I *hate* that they're not made from smaller pieces, and I can't stand the texture it gives walls (REALLY long (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Waitasecond though, Crookshanks didn't appear til the third book. I thought the sets were based on the movie -> based on the first book. So it wouldn't make sense to have the orange cat in Hermione's room! (it's not there, is it?) (...) Over (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Are my eyes deceiving me or are is that a light gray armor and sword on the "suit of armor" in the Hogwart's set. Overall, I'm mixed on my feelings about the sets. A lot of great new parts for minifigs (owls, hats, beards, swords, shields, (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, since there is a lighter gray than regular gray, why confuse the issue? Jeff (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Make that LIGHT GRAY armor & sword? Now that's worth noticing! Kevin (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yeah. I don't give a hoot about Harry Potter -- haven't read the books yet, and I may never do so. But this may be an advantage as when I look at the HP sets I have no expectations that can be disappointed. The sets don't appeal very much in (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) different (...) rat (...) Thanks for the insight, my resident HP fan is at day camp all week, can't wait to show him these. Julie (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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