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"Brad Justus" <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:GMwzCD.8uu@lugnet.com... (...) Trees. Great news. If you want trees. But personally I hope there is more stuff to be added to bulk bricks real soon other than this seemingly random (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hey, that's good news. Personally I couldn't care less about the trees, as I haven't yet found a way of using them in truck or crane models, but hey, TLC are still listening! Now I've two requests for bulk: One I mentioned here before, and that's (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Brad, I love you. Can we vote for you for King, or is LEGO just an autonomous collective? -Aaron- (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Brad Justus writes: <snip> There is something very *right* about a VP who quotes from Monty Python:-) Although I am not a huge "prefab" LEGO tree fan (I prefer to fab my own:-), I know that many, many people are that there is (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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For all the cypress trees which have fallen prey to many things besides herring: Rise O plastic flexible trees! I shall enjoy at least one. (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) And there was much rejoicing. (...) And there was much rejoicing. (in Switzerland no doubt) (...) Well I keep trying to play well but I am always running out of plates. (Well Richard kept repeating he wanted Cypress trees and lo and behold...) (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) O.K. I'll bite. If those are "roof tiles" then what are these called? (URL) always used these for roof slopes. Not every roof in the world is 45 degrees. :) Regards, Allan (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Thanks bunches! This is wonderful news. :-) [Particular thanks for making the Cypress trees affordable as well as plentiful.] I am curious... how long ago was this decision made to offer these particular bulk packs? Or if this is not a (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) AHHHHH! You have said the word which we cannot bear to hear! Good news always travel fast! You have finally unleashed the best bit of Lego Brick greenery from the realm of the "super-rare/MIA"... Speaking as one of the most unfortunate (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Brad Justus wrote in message ... (...) Yes! Excellent! You can never have enough trees, and those 1x2 plates with 1 stud are addictive, no matter how many you use, it just makes you want to use more. Is there hope for the traditional tiny flowers? (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Larry & All, (...) Thank you, Larry, I already read Mikes comments on this. I simply misread it, and did not feel like correcting it. Although whether I am talking about 2x2 ROOF tiles or 2x2 SMOOTH tiles, a better assortment of colors for both (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Mike & All, (...) I misread it, and didn't feel like typing another correction right after I posted, because I knew someone would correct it for me. Thanks Mike! As for the 2x2 ROOF tiles being available in every color from S@H (That is what I was (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) "roof tile" is LEGOese for "medium slope". These are 2x2 medium slopes to go with the 2x4 medium slopes they brought out already. What you want are "smooth tiles" which is LEGOese for "tiles". But yes I agree I would like to see light gray, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Scott E. Sanburn" <ssanburn@indalex.com> wrote in message news:GMxD9u.J2r@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) creations (...) the (...) blue? (...) speak (...) to (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I am reading this that you want 2x2 tiles like (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Brad Justus" <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:GMwzCD.8uu@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I am glad to see the 2x2 Sand Red roof tiles. I like the color but without the 2x2 roof tiles, the 2x4's and peaks were almost useless. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Brad & All, (...) Heh heh. Must be a conspiracy! : ) (...) Simply awesome. I can finally expand my tree collection. My bigger creations as of late eat them up! Great, great news! : ) (...) Oh no! Brad, I love you guys there, but could you, if (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Why not apply the same policy to all the sets the company releases. ;) (...) This sounds good. I guess my first question (and it's asked in all seriousness) is... "Why just these?" Is there some rhyme or reason to releasing just this small (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ahhh, it's the small things in life that make me smile and part with my money... (...) They existed once, but died of utter boredom! (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Wow, COOL!! Thanks Brad!! These are very reasonably priced too. :-) -Tim "Brad Justus" <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:GMwzCD.8uu@lugnet.com... (...) herring. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Brad, Every so often you guys just make my day. This was one of them for sure! John #388 (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Any hope for Norway - soon? We want to get more trains, and trees, roofs and windows, and a bigger city! aj-ml -- Anne Jorunn Midtkil Trondheim - Norway (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Boy I sure do hope you guys plan ahead, you're going to be selling LOTS of these, Might be a good idea to be running these molds 24/7 till you release them :) I think they are going to be one of your hottest sellers! I'll even break my vow of not (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thumbs up, Brad! LEGO is back on the business of making us happy beyond the limits of sanity. Way to go! Trees are one of the most needed things for my future layout, it is VERY comforting to know they are being issued. Please keep up with your (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) 1x4x4 window's with the light grey fold-up door! Josh (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Oh my goodness. In lugnet.lego.direct, Brad Justus writes: <some sort of Green inspired ranting about CO2 depeleting creatures> Yes yes, shrubbery is very nice. You need something for the trains to run through and all that. Something for the greedy (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.build)
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HEHEHEHE!,YAHHHHOOOOO! I can't wait! I'm praticaly dancing from happiness!!!! REAL trees for the little parks & lawns around town, & a REAL forest! The 1x2 plates are awsome too! I needed them (I wonder if they are the partialy because of me?). I'm (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Brad, Thanks for making the trees available! Have you discontinued the 1x4x5 window with trans-blue glass? I was going to order some more of those today and I could not find them on the website. The tinted glass is preferable to the clear for office (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Brad, Great news, man! I take back all the bad things I have said about you! Truly, Lego Direct must be the only group within TLC that "gets it." I am most appreciative, I hope that lovers of the brick understand the importance of greenery. I (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) LD once again brings great holiday gifts! (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Great news! Thanks for the info! Any chance we could get the (confirmed) set numbers? :) JLB (cypress trees! how exciting!!! :) ) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Woohoo!!! The only thing that would make me happier would be to hear that garage doors are coming back. (hey it worked for Richard, I keep trying) Rose (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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My, my... word does travel fast, it seems. But yes, it is true. In the next round of bulk items, we will bring you... shrubbery. Well ok, bushes, if you want to be picky about it. And trees, too; lots of trees. Cypress trees (Merry Christmas, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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I saw the news (posted to lugnet.general) about upcoming foliage packs, including the very cool cypress tree (5 for 5 bucks! woo hoo!). Just wanted to say: Thank you! :) Kevin (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi all, I was just browsing around in the .announce newsgroup and noticed this paragraph; "And in 2002, we will begin a program where LEGO builders will be able to build any three dimensional creation using free software to create building (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) IIRC, some Playmobile figs have moveable wrists, others do not. There are certainly different body styles representing different types of clothes. ...Anyway, LEGO has introduced different sized figs over the years, including Fabuland, Jack (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I now have my one. Personally, I 'm a little miffed at being expected to pay full rrp for large *online* purchases *and* pay postage. I'm especially miffed at being expected to pay a premium to have the package arrive within 2 weeks. The outcome: My (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Indeed. They did it before. Ever see the figures available during the mid 1970's? They had Town sets, but no mini-fig as we think of it. And during the 80's, it wasn't called System with a logo. The boxes just had the word LEGOLAND stamped on (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I can't see why this is the wrong place for Wilkes' comments. Dear Lego is an almost pointless place to put voice to these sentiments [lugnet.dear-lego– Open letters to the LEGO Group (not necessarily to be read by anyone at LEGO)]. By (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Can't you move this to "dear-lego"? This tirade really has little to do with lego direct, and if I wanted to read all the whining about lego not making toys you like anymore, I would read dear-lego. Frankly, LEGO Direct is doing a lot of things (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Relax... they'll come up with a replacement for the 3033 blue tub. Offering sets consisting of only bricks is not a one-time thing, you know. Recall 950 piece buckets 1819 and 1776. Granted, the list price was $20 and a tub beats the heck out (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Darn! lol :) <snip> (...) Profits? They are trying to charge MORE for LESS take for example the blue tub, $20 for 1200 bricks (the 3033) well, its gone - what replaced it? Another blue tub with just over 600 parts (parts, not bricks) for the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) "System" to me is more about an interconnected play world, with original, open themes, than it is about the particular form of the figures. Playmobil has its own "system," for example. Lego could conceivably develop a new one based on a (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yes Adidas has been part of the soccer sets from the begining. Derek (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hi, I was at the Lego Event 2001 in Holland, and some people where complaining (as i do too) abouth the sets. Too many large bricks (juniorisation), no houses as in the 80-ties, and getting too expensive for what you get. Santa Claus is (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I heard Lego are developing a new operating system for their new line of Lego Notebook computers. I think their called Brickpads or something.. I'm Kidding. Microsoft doesnt make plastic construction bricks, Lego doesnt need to get involved in (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I'm gonna stick my nose in here, and say I agree whole hartedly. besides that you can now save money :-) I haven't bought anything from lego in aprox 9 monthes. of coarse I'm going into my dark ages, so you might have different results with not (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) They do show some spark, but not quite enough. I have some interest in the squid vehicle, which uses some very un-lego-like elements, but I still like it because it has style up the wazoo. But after the whole Ogel's Control Center (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I saw an Adidas brick (white soccer barrier) in the K8 pile at Brickfest last July. I'm not a Soccer collector so I assumed it was nothing new. The other two soccer barriers I found were advertising Lego themes (Arctic for one.) Personally, I can (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Not answering for Lawrence; these are my opinions. After I read the catalog, I was struck (and dismayed) by one thing above all: No new major System theme entries for 2002, except Harry Potter (which debuted early for film schedule reasons). (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Allan Bedford" <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message news:GMn6Cr.5y0@lugnet.com... (...) They have had all the input and direction they need via Lugnet. My thoughts aren't too dissimilar to many others here. I can't see Lego having (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Why? (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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2002 catalogue. Oh dear, dear, dear. Where did it all go so wrong? Sorry, I am disappointed so much I cant even be bothered to tell you why. lawrence (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I was about to post on this subject myself. I made an order on the 13th of Oct. According to S@H, it was shipped on the 16th. It still hasn't arrived. That's 18 working days. At the time I made my first call to find out where it was, I ordered a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Sorry to reply to my own message, but I wanted to just remind everyone about this auction. It will end tomorrow, so if you want to get a bid in, there is still time! Jake --- Jake McKee Sr. Producer LEGO Direct (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) What? You've never heard a proud mother refer to her child as 1.25 years old? (Not 15 months...) (...) -Jason (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Dear LD- On shop.lego.com, under Baby, Baby Toys, the ages listed for the sets is inconsistent... Some - like set 2522 list the age as 0.3-2 others, like set 2587 list the age as 6-24M The months designation is much clearer than the decimal one... (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi there at Lego, Thanks a lot for the possibility to order bricks and so on via the internet. I like to order some train windows and doors to build me some extra passenger cars (10 in total). But ... I can't complete my cars because there are no (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi, maybe someone from LD can clarify this: On page 36 of the 2001 Holiday catalogue, I noticed two things, one unimportant and one slightly more so: 1. "Bulk Element Paks" has become "Bulk Element Packs". 2. At the top center of the page are the (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake, The Super Slick email route doesn't seem to work. I emailed the day you posted this post (10-12), and got a letter from "Susan Williams" in the mail about 2 weeks ago basically saying thanks for my interest, I could call if I needed any parts. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Since the 2002 catalog is now out of the bag, can someone at LEGO send me one so I can put up some good scans of it? KL (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That *must* have been the Technic Tub 8?) (...) From what I've seen of your "Lego things", they're anything but typical!! ROSCO (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Actually, I think your dream was telling you to buy more LEGO. Go forth, and fulfill your destiny :) Cheers Richie (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) What makes a legend a legend is the same as asking what makes a favorite a favorite. Elements that answer this question have been posted: (...) level of sophistication in the design. That sophistication is why you have a huge adult follow up (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I had a dream, a wonderful dream... nah actually I did, last night, I dreamt that I went into K-Mart and found "Suprise Tubs". It was brilliant, I couldn't believe my eyes, there were Suprise Space Tubs, Suprise Castle Tubs, Suprise Town Tubs, and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes: (Please cross-post as is appropriate. Thanks!) DONE---...--- All, We have been hard at work here at LEGO Direct putting together what we hope is a wonderful auction for a great cause. As with our last round (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.auction)
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(Please cross-post as is appropriate. Thanks!) All, We have been hard at work here at LEGO Direct putting together what we hope is a wonderful auction for a great cause. As with our last round of auctions, all proceeds go to the disaster relief (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Bionicle Clarifications (ref: bionicle is definitely NOT discontinued)
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(...) OK...well, I feel somewhat better at this news. I apologize for taking multiple news stories, from multiple sources, as the truth in this matter, especially when we have such a great direct line to the actual source. Thank you, Brad, for (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Whew, this is a sensible outcome. I can go back to humming "Toku Matua" again without thinking irritable thoughts. But then I defy anybody to listen to this "Aotearoan" band, Te Vaka, and not feel cheery! I hope that lady I was helping today finds a (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Melody Brown" <black666beast@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GM0rLE.A3p@lugnet.com... (...) On the UK shop at least, there is now a what's new page: (URL) it only lists 4 items and therefore does not meet our needs... Huw (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Brad, thanks for giving the "official" statement, and thanks for addressing this rumor... got across the Internet fast, didn't it? :) Have a great day! - Steve (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Bionicle (...) (and (...) *sigh* that's good... please LD keep us upto date on this Thanks Yours, the Webmaster of (URL) Edwards Lugnet Member #151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kanohi-Power - Bionicle (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <lol> Ray (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Darn. --D (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Somewhere I hear my son breathing a sigh of relief. Bionicle do absolutely nothing for me, but I gotta say he really gets his money's worth out of his Bionicles. Bruce (and yes, he really, really enjoyed the Guarded Inn, so don't get the wrong (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Good idea -- in the meantime set 3421 looks like a fairly small set with two sliding plates. I don't think it has the new goals though. The oversized gloves in the goalie set 3422 look pretty cool too! --DaveL (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.sports)
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(...) I think the new goal posts are interesting...I think they look neater, but I also think you should be able to score easier with them.....except if you don't have the new motorized goalies.... That was on the second page!! I would like to think (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I just saw the images Tim posted from the new 2002 Lego lineup. The new soccer sets ((URL) and (URL) they've incorporated a lot of improvents over the originals (larger goal area, sliding fielders). Will Lego S@H offer any upgrade packs to those of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: what makes a legend?
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(...) had the most play value of any that I got. I might even buy it again. George (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Happy Aussie S@H customer : )
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Dear Lego, I have received my first S@H order (to Australia) and I am soooo happy, my Husband and I, had so much fun putting the 'My Own Trains' together and looking at all the other cool stuff (that I ordered) that's not available in the shops. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: What is the Status of Bionicle?
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(...) That report was last Friday; things have progressed, apparently? (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I disagree with these arguments. If a product is good, people will buy it. Keep in mind, also, that Lego Direct does not sell in normal retail channels. They currently only sell via catalog for online or telephone ordering. Your assumptions (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) There's a link to a much more positive report in this post (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That link didn't work for me, and I'm not sure the following will work better, but it's worth a try: (URL) quotes: (...) ... (...) ... (...) Personally I don't see how names of objects (even if from different cultures) can be construed as (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I dont know where else to turn for this information other then to turn to the top. As some may know, there is an AP report that many or even all of the Bionicle line's production and distibution will be stopped as a result of a dispute between the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: what makes a legend?
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(...) If you were going to bring out ONE set from the bighead era this would be my vote. However it's too old to be of interest from a parts perspective. It would probably not make my top 10 most wanted list. (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Allan Bedford writes: <snip> (...) re-releasing it in gray!! I would want it in gray more than the original in blue. -- Thomas Main main@appstate.edu (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) They could include sticker flags for other countries. Lego is about imagination. Let a kid have a Dutch moon landing, or whatever. james (23 years ago, 28-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think this is at least the 2nd vote for this set, in response to the original question. Anyone else want to jump in and support it? (URL) think this set would make a good reissue for several reasons: 1) It is historically significant. It (...) (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jeff, I have one of these in my collection and I have just been doing a bit of digging around to see ehich set it came from. There is one that is still current - 6458 (URL) bought this from lego shop at home just over a month ago, so they may still (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's it. Unfortunately, that appears to be a version you can't get in the US. If you enter set 6457 into the LEGO S@H web site, you get this ugly thing: (URL)Steve (who woulda been *really* ecstatic if 6457 had included the female (...) I (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I had forgotten about this, but I think you may be right. Playing with these sets as a kid, I remember breaking many of these old style helmets. The common failure mode was the chin strap's inability to withstand the compressive force of a 40 (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If you want to go "way back" to a set that's mostly built of generic bricks, I'd highly suggest 565 Moon Landing. Surely there would be compromises. As far as stickers go, this set had stickers anyway, so substituting a few more printed (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Something like the one in this set: (URL)? Steve (who woulda been *really* ecstatic if 6457 had included the female astronaut face) Bliss (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10017 Hopper Wagon - simply a great set
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"Jason J. Railton" <j.j.railton@cwcom.net> wrote in message news:GLt490.Lxz@lugnet.com... (...) arrived (...) those (...) [snip] How similar is it to this set? (URL) instructions for it are also available on brickshelf. The 4536 not only included (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Never mind the Metorliner, my <set:10017> My-Own-Train Hopper Wagon arrived yesterday, and I have to say it is an absolute pleasure to build. It's a return to the classic sets made of bricks, not custom parts. And, for those parts, it's great value. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yep - I assumed you were referring to the same event, but obviously not. (...) We can hope!! (And, buy, to encourage the hope in a concrete way. ;) Steve (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The point is: 1. My Galaxy Explorer isn't complete since many pieces are long gone. 2. The instructions are trashed beyond all recognition. 3. Some of the pieces I do still have for it are scratched up. 4. It would be so great to get a brand (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Actually, it would be cool if along with the Ledgends sets there were acessory packs created at the same time as the sets. For example, if there were pieces in some older sets that weren't used in newer sets, but the molds still exist, the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, IMO, for your first post that was extremely well written! And I too would agree that this is perhaps the most interesting general topic I have seen since my internet dark age ended several months ago... I look forward to Brad's future (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<snip> (...) <snip> Well me too, i always thoughts that they just added various visors/face masks etc to the existing helmet, i'll hav to have a look. mind you i did notice that the originals are a bit fagile Tim (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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