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(...) Without trying to be glib, I think it's the Harry Potter name that is selling these sets. The books are terrific stuff. They appeal to both kids and adults. They are well-written and entertaining. But the LEGO sets rely almost entirely on that (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) It's not strange to think that IMO, but I have a suggestion: take another look at the HP line, only this time, try to imagine it through the eyes of a 10 year old. I think you will find that it has much more appeal. As an exclusively MOC (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Colours are not too bad. In fact, it is kind of useful to have these colours around (let's say I'm trying to make a psicadelic diorama... ;-) IMO, most of the sets are like you say: a bunch of parts thrown together, and looking marginally (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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This may sound strange, and i am not trying to slam HP fans or start a flame war or anything, but i look at the designs, and i am really disappointed. They just seem kind of haphazard and thrown together. The colour schemes also don't do anything (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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It was kinda quiet at work today (video store) so I decided to take a closer look at the parts for Hagrid's Hut, Snape's class, and Diagon Alley which I just happened to have with me. When I showed my co-worker the fabric/plastic sheet that was the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) John replied: (...) Well, if you like those, here's another great one: (URL) absolutely fantastic site, for lovers of steam trains, and british steam in general. Besides the hundreds of great pictures, here are some other highlights: (URL) - (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Never mind Harry Potter, did you get your "Shrek" DVD yesterday? Notice the <set:4559> Cargo Railway running around the monitor of one of the animators in "The Tech of Shrek" feature. Jason J Railton (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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Hi James, I found things in England to be a lot more expensive than in Continental Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, Germany,...). I think it has something to do with the pound (GBP) being overrated, and frequently becoming even more valuable. This (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Thanks for these links - these are great! I had no idea this site existed, I think it will give all LEGO Harry Potter fans some ideas! JohnG, GMLTC (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.harrypotter)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Simon Bennett writes: Just one question, (...) It'll be broken down into 2 feature length movies. Instead of just one super long 6hr film. The first will be during the Thanksgivin' day holiday, the second during Christmass... of (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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