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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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