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(...) I've been wondering about this for a month now. LD's idea was such a kind gesture, it's really not my place to push it. I can say, I am personally saddened to see LD drop interest in their idea. They had sounded so excited about it when we met (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Thanks Tomas, If memory serves me correctly LEGO Chairman Kjeld Kirk Kristiensen (KKK) helped start up the USA/LEGO in Enfield. That was before he became Chairman. Is his father GKC still alive. I thought not, but at the moment I'm not sure. I know (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Sheree (et. al), We haven't forgotten about the idea at all. It is actually taking some time to come up with a solution that: 1. Yields the high level of quality you expect from LEGO and we expect from ourselves 2. Meets a reasonable price (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Gary, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen died on July 13, 1995. (...) I think LEGO should use the earlier Samsonite date too...it is misleading to claim a date of 1973 when the LEGO brand was established many years before (and besides, it just doesn't (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I fired off a Email to Jake (which I will repeat here: I'm not sure if you would have access, but there is some info on my web page (you all can dig for it, its on the UNICEF van :) which is about a van made here in Canada by Sampsonite. It (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hi Jake - That'd be great. I understand volume could be an issue - but... how many units of the Statue of Liberty sell? (then again, could be apples and oranges cause that's a HUGE set) But, something offered through Direct/S@H would be nifty. (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) promo (...) Guild (...) Heck, if they didn't juniorize it, and made it with decent pieces, I'd buy anywhere from 10-50 myself, depending on cost and the parts involved. Personally, I'd want something along the lines of 2149 or 1831 if 4-wide, (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Umm, I wouldn't be complaining too much about wheels if we got a set similar to 1650 (gosh, how many center sections does that thing have? Is that TLC's longest ship? It looks like it could be longer than a BSB or SES). I assume you meant (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) real (...) How about the UNICEF van, with the container doors on the back, that would give white container doors, and pannels. It has 1x3x1 doors on it, and it would require little modification to make it as you are suggesting. James (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I have noticed the 'fingerprint' thing too, but I thought it was because the bricks were shinier or more vivid. I haven't noticed any increase in scratching. Though I have noticed that some of the printing is substandard. Though I have not (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Thank you Jake. Knowing that it is under development does help. While LD is working out production -Values?/ Costs?/ Quality control? , why not clue in Lugnet community as to the limits. What type of images/designs are permitable? I am in over (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wow, you have to BUILD the shirts too? (: (My fiancee just saw the fine LEGO Watch Systems product and remarked "you even have to build the watch?!?" Well, yeah, that's the point...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I recall an article stating that Lego/Shell hoped to sell ~7 million sets in the US and had sold ~5(?) million as of close to the end of the promotion. I know that at least some stations shipped their extras back to Lego; wonder where they'll (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'm not asked, but this is one of my "favorite" topics, since I'm really concerned about the decreasing quality of bricks (to be measured) as well as the quality (playability) of sets (which is quite subjective). I recently bought a 342 ( (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) thought that it was something that I did to get them that way. I wondered if I left them in the sun too long, or just played with them too often. Little did I know then that it was because of the plastic. I do not use my CA pieces, but the (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) From what I gather then, Brad had this idea, called me at home about it, and then, in person, asked Todd and me to go ahead and announce this good news to the community (only wanting to pre-read our announcement, I believe) -- before his even (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Could you just contract out the shirts to whoever does them now? I mean the t-shirts and polos in the catalog and at outlets. I think I am more interested in having a say in the look of the shirts than how they are produced. As for high (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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LD- If the usage of LEGO marks (as in torso concepts suggested) is a problem, please just say so. I'm sure the community would have more great ideas. Someone had suggested (don't remember who) just the classic smiley. I'd love a shirt with just that (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Ahem, I have refrained from commenting on the T-shirt thread until now:-) Actually, my business is designing and printing T-shirts, and so I would be available to print lower runs (and bigger, for that matter) of certain designs (with TLC's (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wonder how long it will take the LEGO lawyers to call you. Only took them two days to email me. (...) I'd love to have a black leather jacket with the Classic Space logo embroidered on it. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi, I just wanted to say Thank You to the employee's of Lego/Lego Direct. I think you have done a tremendous job. I work for a major retailer also, and I know what it is like. I think you have done a great job of supporting us, listening to us, and (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Would it be possible to get an official, definiative release date/period/quarter for Midstorms RIS2.0? I've been hearing early March, late March, August, and Fall all depending on who's doing the talking. A specific release date would be nice, but (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I have seen posts about new accessory packs (like classic windows 3446? ). These do not appear as bulk packs on lego.com. Where is a listing of these new items? I am in the US. Lester (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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This may not answer any of your questions, but you can get the Robotics Invention Set 1.5 at Costco for $150.00 plus shipping. Alan Carmack Pflugerville, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthias Jetleb" <jetleb@netcom.ca> To: (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If TLC doesn't offer an easy way to get a serial infrared tower, there are probably a bunch of folks who would trade or sell you one (who me? I only have 3 RIS sets...). FUT: lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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There may even be some people who have bought multiple Robotic Invention Sets who don't need all the IR cables and would give you one. Alan Carmack Pflugerville, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> To: (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.lego.direct)
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The only thing to be careful about is to make sure the 2.0 software will talk to the RS232 connection. They may have the drivers wired into the USB only. Anyone have a 2.0 set they have tested the RS232 on? (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) For what? Just to say "hi"? -John (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It was a little more than that. (URL) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yeah, what Eric said. In a nutshell, I undertook a grass roots effort to make some T's with Classic Space minifigs on them. LEGO contacted me and said "Quit it." That's about it. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Godt" on the front of a shirt, "Plays well with LEGO®", "Adult Fan Of LEGO®", "My dad has more LEGO® than your dad" (kid's shirt). That kind of thing. I have printed some Brickenrockerô shirts, but did obtain permission from the president of (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I just wanted to offer a very hearty Thank You! to LEGO Direct for providing NALUG with the materials for the play area at Supertrain 2001 in Calgary, AB, CA this past weekend. It was immensly popular with both the attendee's and with the show (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Thanks for pointing this out. My reason for asking Lego Direct about this (as opposed to trying to get one from other users) actually has more to do with the possibility that Lego has addressed the main problem people have with the IR towers: (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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(...) I thought they were about direct contact, not just direct marketing. Steve (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) -John (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | New Bulk Color Available... Brown!!! Slopes and Bricks!!!
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Folks, I may be daft and missed this but there are some new bulk bricks and slopes in the Spring 2000 catalog. They are all Brown!!! (URL) only downer is there arn't 1x4 bricks or 2x2 slopes but I am not complaining. I have other sources for the 2x2 (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) More good news from LEGO Direct!! I am happy to pass on some bulk brick news. Eric beat me to the announcement since I have been really busy this morning! The next round of bulks will be the following selection: SKU Size/Color Name Qty. 3751 (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <snip> (...) Boy I hope we are both being bad with dates today... If we have to wait until Feb. 29 that means we will have to wait until 2004 ;-). I bet you meant either Feb. 28 or Mar. 1. Eric Kingsley (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) ...Oh man that would be great!!! I'm not much for leather jackets, but I'd get one for the logo... (and get a spare so I can rip the back off and just hang the logo on the wall :-) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I have to echo this...I wanted to echo it earlier, but was too busy, and didn't have pictures to go along with it. Many of the things that made the town at NALUG's layout for Supertrain 2001 wouldn't have happened without the bulk packs. (...) (26 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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