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(...) I couldn't agree more! Doyle (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) At least we had fun, if not very scientific fun, and Brad had fun along with us it seems, along the way to seeing Cypress Trees and the like. Speaking of which maybe I should sneak-order some before my supposed "last Lego set ever (10000)" on (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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My apologies if this message ends up getting posted twice. I really wrote this several hours ago via my newsreader, used the message confirmation via email, but the server hasn't posted it yet. "Richie Dulin" <rdulin@mailandnews.com> wrote in (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I would be willing to bet a shiny new red 2x4 brick that the LEGO site gets more hits during any given time period than LUGNET. I'm simply saying that LUGNET does not represent the general public, only a small niche of fans. (...) No, I have (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Whereas the LEGO site doesn't? Remember the reported increase in sales for the Guarded Inn when it appeared in the Mania magazine? (...) No, if you wanted real data about what the general public would buy, you would survey them directly: You (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) When you're talking such incredibly large quantities, it seems likely to me that you are in a completely different category from most of us who are looking for bulk sales. Hundreds of thousands of bricks of any one particular size/color? No (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Fair enough. (...) Just curious... did that questionaire ever show up on LEGO.com or even LUGNET? I don't mean to sound glib, but I think it highlights the point that if you're not in the inner circle, you're not really in the game at all when (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yes, that was exactly my point. LUGNET does not represent the whole of the LEGO buying community... only a small percentage who are 'in the loop'. If you wanted real data about what the general public would buy, you would post surveys/votes on (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Does this mean that you'd put faith in a vote on the LEGO.com site representing the LEGO buying public in general? Interesting. Cheers Richie Dulin (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I called 1-800-835-4386 to place an order and got re-directed to 1-800-453-4652 and couldn't order any of the items I wanted (which show up on the web site as available). It seems like this is the fulfillment service. Is there a new way to get (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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You're right, this was all done by adult fans for adult fans. I was just trying to dig out some of Lugnet's past for you that you might have missed. Lego have used real consumer research at other times (we saw a questionaire at Brickfest for (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) there a vote, initiated by the LEGO Company, on the subject of what parts to release in bulk?" (...) wasn't a true 'vote' on the LEGO.com site, I'm not sure that I would put much faith in it representing the LEGO buying public in general. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) In fact the very first "bulk" part requested in this group was the cypress tree, by Mark Herzberg: (URL) when Bulk was defined as "not less than 1000 of the same part? It was that thread. Coming in May 2000. Hey, we got the cypress trees. The (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, at least we are talking about this! And that’s what I wanted. I really hope if we keep talking about this subject of light gray bricks, we just might see them next year? Was I harsh......Maybe, but I don’t really feel so. Brad is a CEO (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If that's their concern, then it's too late. MegaBloks ProBuilder sets 9760 for $20 and 9780 for $50 include about 150 and 600 grey 2x4 bricks respectively, as well as a number of 1xN grey bricks, tons of grey plates, and a lot more, and (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Allan Bedford <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message news:Go31pr.3KE@lugnet.com... (...) sand (...) At (...) brick. (...) My point was that there couldn't have been demand for a color that we didn't know about, whereas there is clearly (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) 'Cept if you're building a rainforest 8?) But I guess you still need hills 'n' creeks 'n' stuff... ROSCO (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi Allan - "Allan Bedford" <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message news:Go334F.6Ky@lugnet.com... (...) events (...) One of the reasons I strongly advocate more fan-created events, like the BricksWest in the making out at LEGOLAND, and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Which is great for that small percentage of fans who can do that. Not as helpful for the larger percentage who may never get to the park or to a Brickfest-type event. (...) The "LEGO Direct" website? Or the LEGO.com site? (...) But instead (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Is Brad personally running LEGO Direct according to his own whims? I doubt it. I can't see that Brad is the problem at all. In fact, he seems willing (when possible) to reach out to the LEGO fan community. Do I agree with how and how often he (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I agree. A whole bunch of trees aren't much good if you don't have enough bricks to build a building around which to put your trees. (...) Oh, I don't know that I agree with this statement. To my eye, the color looks somewhat like faded old (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) But it's also completely understandable if they don't want to say something like "Um well, the sets that were slated to have lots of sand red weren't doing well on the market and the next ones coming down the pike did poorly in market analysis (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I agree wholeheartedly with the amount of steer this smallish and extremely young (<3 years) unit of TLC has been able to exert, by using its own position within the company and by using the *free* market information we provide. I have a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Doyle Nelson" <doylenelson@(NOSPAM)home.com> wrote in message news:Go24yz.Iy0@lugnet.com... (...) Uhh, where have you been? I understand frustration over the slowness of churning out bulk offerings, but Brad has done nothing short of an amazing job (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Whats new Jack, I personally dont think they have good business sense! I mean if Brad keeps this up they may just find someone else? Common Sense would dictate that Gray is the key to Bulk orders and yet Sand Red really just pink is put (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Although I am patient, I must agree that the lack of light gray bulk packs surprises me. I would by many pounds of the stuff. But I have always assumed that my desires do not reflect the true sweet spot -- though I figured the star wars, castle, and (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hello Brad, Sorry for the caps but I wanted to get your attention, which I hope I did. Now I know I am not alone when I say this, what happened to all those bulk bricks we were promised?? I am sorry but the selection stinks! It seems that Lego (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I agree, actually - they look a lot more natural than the soldier-straight ones. -Shiri (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) While you're at it, Rick, hop over to Israel and come have some cake and tea with me! ;-) I'd love to meet you. -Shiri XFUT .o-t.fun (sorry, but .lego.direct is NOT the place for this!!) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Now seriously, in my opinion that is a very severe case of warped parts. I'll still have to recieve mine and I hope these will be much better, if not I'll ask a refund. Greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Maggie Cambron" <mcambron@pacbell.net> wrote in message news:Gnn5qM.7Gr@lugnet.com... (...) <cut> (...) not. A slightly sensible suggestion, but I think I'll pass. They are made of a softer plastic than the other types of trees I have, so they (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"richard marchetti" <blueofnoon@aol.com> wrote in message news:Gnn080.I2z@lugnet.com... (...) Not in Europe. (...) Yes, temporarily, but they spring back. (...) Nope (...) butt! C'mon then, whatya waiting for :-) Huw (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) What… was that supposed to be some kinda pun?!? Frog…Pond…give me a break! :) --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.fun)
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In lugnet.lego.direct (...) Yeah, but it's fun to try anyway! As for the trees, here's what you do. Put two chairs with their backs facing each other about two feet apart. Get a long length of string and tie the tree bases along the string about a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) In North America. Europe was able to order them earlier; presumably they're getting them sooner, too. (...) Probably. But then, that doesn't work with people, so who knows. ;) :) James (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Three things: I thought they were shipping at the end of December. Can they not be straightened out by a little manipulation in the opposite direction? Is this a joke? Don't toy with me, Millington. I'll cross the pond just to kick your butt! (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(Please cross post as is appropriate. Thanks!) Greetings! First let me say thanks to everyone who has supported the LEGO/eBay Auction for America auctions! We have been able to raise quite a bit of money for the disaster relief efforts. We are (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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...are they supposed to be bent? (URL) not necessarily a problem -- they give a great 'windswept' look! Huw (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake McKee wrote in message ... (...) Why can I only add 2 opinions? Kevin ---...--- NEW Tank Engine custom train set: (URL) Annual SYSTEM Creativity Contest: (URL) Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake McKee wrote in message ... (...) I can get into the survey OK but I can't answer the first question - there's no "I came her to visit MyOpinions" choice :-) Didn't the original opinions page have this problem too? Kevin ---...--- NEW Tank (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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