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Thank you Brad. This is what so many of us were wanting (and secretly praying for :) ) And what a choice. This should silence some of the grumbling we've been hearing It'll be interesting to see how it sells against this years new releases James (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Nothing, really, except the printing on the doors/thin panels. Anything else is still made today, AFAIK. (...) Very little, most likely. Same for the 4547, which I'd really want to see if they released the 4558. I own 5-7 4547s, 2 still MISB, (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Bravo, LEGO Direct! :-) And congratulations to The LEGO Company for having such a beautiful product in the first place. An 'honored set' certainly rises beyond the status of mere 'toy.' This LEGO Legend line will serve as a terrific showcase (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Heck, get 'em some Guinness, Larry! -Suz (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) for LUGNET users who don't know of this, there is a members' rating chart.. (URL) the Guarded Inn is the highest rated Castle set!) :-D -Suz (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I am hoping/dreading that one of the next sets will be 497. Hoping, because I would love to buy a small fleet of them. Dreading, because I just purchased my first on Ebay and would feel like an idiot. I guess better an idiot with a fleet than an (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Tom McDonald writes: <<Snippage>> (...) Uhhm, can I order two cases of Spamcake Mist then? Mark -Legoholic- de Kock (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.announce, Brad Justus writes: <<snipped the best news in the world since the last one>> (...) YESSSSSSSSsss...sss!!!! Another great step from LEGO Direct. And I thought things couldn't be better after I received my Sopwith Camel. But (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Does that mean you're only buying one? ;^) Thanks LD! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, Masayuri, just as it holds with Australians, some of we Ah-Muricans are delighted to factor things across the Pacific for fellow LUGnetters. :) I wonder what's next...Sea Mates! Sea Mates! :) best LFB (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) And, all we Japanese have to wait , but I think nothing will happen in LEGO Japan company:-) All we have to do is to watch an opposite side of pacific ocean. Masayuki Ogura (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I need to add a "wahoooooo!" to this in case somebody official asks how many AFOL's responded :) I don't think TLC will regret this. And yes, I gasped! -Tom McD. when replying, new Spamcake Mist! when hyperventilation overtakes you.. (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) yes, some of us will have to have both :) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You sir, are my hero. Well done my good and faithful Senior Vice President of LEGO Direct. =) ~Nathan (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.announce, Brad Justus writes: How can I express myself! Whooo...ooohhhhhoooooo!!!!!!! I wasn't even old enough to get this set when I was younger, and now I can get it! My opnion of Lego has just skyrocketed! Thanks Brad! Rob (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Maybe, maybe not. This always comes up if you are in this situation and you need to evaluate, was it worth it to you to have it back then instead of waiting till later? I know my answer would be that it is worth it. There is a time value to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If you think of it that way then i would say the metroliner is very possible(ie the window packs,plates etc still being made) VS very few of the parts from 6399 being made(ie track,mono train cars etc.) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) What rare parts does Guarded Inn have? What was involved in putting them back into production (speculation...) What rare parts does Metroliner have? What would be involved in putting them back into production (speculation)? What rare parts (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <jaw drops> <eyes pop> Wa-HOOOOOOO! :):):):):) (...) Awesome choice for the first Legend! The price point means any LEGO-buyer can afford it. :) (...) That must have been quite a trick. Will the minifig heads have solid studs? Will the minifig (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jon Furman wrote: <snip> (...) Or, presumably, *will* be;-) -John (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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