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Re: 4707 Hagrid's Hut complaints....
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Date: 
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 00:39:11 GMT
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In lugnet.harrypotter, Maggie Cambron writes:
> In lugnet.harrypotter, Richard Marchetti writes:
> > Does anyone else think that the origami-nightmare roof ABSOLUTELY sucks?
> > 
> > I pre-folded the flaps and they still did not go easily together when I was
> > placing the rubberband at the tip.
> 
> The roof is held together with a rubberband?  You need say no more.  What comes
> to mind are those ramps for the little LEGO racers-- thin plastic with a fold
> pressed into them and held in place by a rubberband-- something I'd expect of a
> $2.99 set but not a $29.99 set.
> 
> > The purple wizard guy's face is poorly printed in that the printing is
> > placed too low on the face
> 
> That's Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwart's!
> 
> > The best part of this set is the little dragonette -- which just rocks!
> 
> That's Norbert, the baby dragon Hagrid hatched in his fireplace!
> 
> > I'll have more to say later on some other HP sets.  The sad part is that
> > most of these sets are accessory packs for a builder, not really interesting
> > of themselves --
> 
> > Do not buy these sets expecting a building pleasure, these sets are just not
> > that cleverly designed.  Trust me, these sets are accessory packs --
> 
> I think the two sets I've bought so far are great!  It's true I do look at them
> as accessory packs rather than a source for building parts.  But I look at
> #5823 Millimy's Bedroom and #5824 Millimy's Magical Cottage the same way, and
> they're two of my favorite sets!
Hmmm, I would have to agree with that.  I like HP sets for the abundance of
those darn good lookin' keys!  I am most definetely getting Hagrids hut and
The Winged Key Room, and Diagon alley for the pieces and keys!!!!!!


> 
> > buy at good prices only (a  BOGO 50% or better sale is advised).
> 
> I usually only pay retail for sets exclusive to S@H, but I paid retail for
> these. (Okay, okay, so I just went out and paid retail for the 6776 Ogel set,
> but those were special circumstances!)  Anyway, I think the HP sets are
> definitely worth it, if only for the variety of elements and colors.  Plus, I
> think these sets will also appeal more to girls than many other themes (Alpha
> Team for instance).
> 
> Maggie C.



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  Re: 4707 Hagrid's Hut complaints....
 
(...) The roof is held together with a rubberband? You need say no more. What comes to mind are those ramps for the little LEGO racers-- thin plastic with a fold pressed into them and held in place by a rubberband-- something I'd expect of a $2.99 (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)

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