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(...) Jake- Depends how much you want to handicap us! David Michon and Thomas Michon were both under 18 when they helped set the (then) current US record at BrickFest last August. When I communicated with LLCA about this IDS event, I was told that (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Mat, Poor planning! This event has been announced two times already with little responce from anyone in California. First time was over a month ago. The AFOL's need to wake up here in CA.and get envolved. Not even the Michon's have come forth (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, FTX)
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I think that some of the guys from the SPLTC are planning to be at Legoland for this event. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Johann" <legomecha@adelphia.net> To: <lugnet.legoland.cal...gnet.com>; <lugnet.lego@lugnet.com>; (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.sandlug)
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(...) Although limited tablespace may not have been a complete downside - it also ment that in almost all cases, the part you needed was somewhere within reach. (...) We also knew where the parts were likely to be even without sorting. Our layout (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) No doubt about that, Mat. Meeting dates are set by those who are holding the meeting, so there isn't much we can do. I'll try to make it to the park on Sunday, but I think I'm putting too much in my weekend already. Take care and help prove (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, FTX)
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(...) Seems like poor planning to me, as I'd like to do bothe events. But I'll be at the park that weekend, as my other big passion/hobby is Starwars. I haven't built an ISD before, but I'm sure I'll have fun. I'm also planning to bring my R/C R2D2 (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, FTX)
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(...) Not being from the east coast OR the west coast, I really don't care who holds the record, as long as we can keep in in the US! :) (...) The build at Celebration III was a bit different from other speed builds, because about half the team (...) (21 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Hi Jake, Oddly enough, that may come to pass due to the fact that this build is planned during our April LUGOLA meeting. I guess this one's in the hands of SANDLUG or SCTLC. Good luck, guys! -Dave (21 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I just received this note from a colleague at LEGOLAND California. Personally, I'm wondering if the West Coast AFOLs have the chops to beat the always impressive NELUG... :) ==== LEGOLAND California needs Rebel Recruits! During the weekend of April (...) (21 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
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(...) Yes. (...) It's one of the most creative toys on the market ("It's a new toy everyday"). (...) 1)A magazine aimed at AFOLs. I was hoping the current LEGO magazine would improve with Brickmaster, but each issue seems more anemic than the last. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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My first-ever Lugnet post, hoping I do this right: Jake's questions have been answered with many of my thoughts already so I'll just add a few tidbits. > * Would you buy LEGO toys for children 0-11? Y/N Absolutely. I have kids 8, 10, and 12. All (...) (21 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) A point worth mentioning is that the difference between LEGO quality and MEGABLOKS quality is not as great as the difference in price, and that's the real problem. As long as the consumer perceives that MEGABLOKS are good enough relative to (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Definitely. In fact, LEGO is essentially the ONLY toy I buy as gifts for children. (...) It is a great toy. It teaches creativity and should be part of everyone's childhood. And I give it as gifts because many parents do not buy it due its (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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All, my colleague Jeff James has had some problems posting to LUGNET and asked me to forward this note along: === Hi All! This is my first post on LUGNET, so a quick introduction may be in order. I've been at the LEGO Group for a bit over 7 years, (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: SNIP (...) I already do & I look forward to having kids so i can buy more (...) Best toy/hobby EVER! (...) NONE - in fact go back to Basic & Universal sets like (URL) 730> & (URL). By the way, these sets would (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I've been trying to read as many of the reponses to the questions I posed earlier in the week, but there's just so many! My colleagues are also reading along, and have asked me to tell you all thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure yet what the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Dan Thompson wrote: Sorry for the reply to myself Jake please make sure this get passed on as well. Even if they are only read and never touched again. This is a mindset for myself living and growing up in the USA. This may not (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) No. (...) I only know one 0--11-year-old, and he already gets as much Lego as he should from his father. If, hypothetically, I did need to buy a toy for a kid (any age) it would be Lego. (...) A mini catalog in every small Lego set. A medium (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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* Would you buy LEGO toys for children 0-11? Y/N Yes * Why / Why not? For my son, because he will inherit my collection. For others, because I think it is a good toy, and between lego.com, bricklink and other sites I know where the deals are. * What (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Not at this time. (...) Because I am afraid that IMHO the themes are too specific and not enough of the Basic type brick/plate system functionality that brought me into the Lego world exists today. Plus let's face it - even Lego can not (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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