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(...) Yeah I agree with you. I think they should have bulk selections in quantities of 25, 100, and 1000+ (for example) for the average, serious, and insane builder, respectively. Obviously, the more "bulk" you order, the cheaper price per piece (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Allan Bedford" <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message news:Go5y2L.5I5@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) trying (...) distribution (...) [ ... snipped ... ] This isn't completely true. The 2002 catalog scans were provided to FBTB (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Personally I still can not figure out why the minimum number of pieces is 25. When they say bulk I assume a minimum of 1,000. I would love to by 10,000 6x8 grey plates, if offered at a reasonable price. TLC is a buisness so I certainly do not (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) No, I think Richie and I guess you, are missing *my* point. I'm only trying to point out that LEGO uses LUGNET as it's internet information distribution point to the exclusion of its own website. Things are announced on LUGNET that do not get (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Agreed. Its still not an accurate cross-section of the entire LEGO customer base ;-) Nonetheless, it would only benefit them to make more surveys available. (...) Good point. I don't know so I can't say - what product announcements have they (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I don't think it's unrealistic for people to want to purchase 1000 or 10,000 of a particular element, especially basic bricks. I know that for the right price, i'd be tempted to buy 10,000 2 x 4 bricks in certain colors. I had really hoped and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Allan Bedford" <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message news:Go5tMG.GAF@lugnet.com... (...) either, (...) LUGNET, (...) I think you are missing Richies point Allen. Even if lego.com gets 1000 times more hits than lugnet.com does, it (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:Go5tFr.FHI@lugnet.com... (...) me (...) I've received two of these surveys in set boxes. I've got a cowboy keychain to show for it, which I still use even though it is beat to hell! I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) [snip] (...) My point is: That people visiting LEGO.com represent a very small portion of LEGOs customers. You've complained that informal polls on LUGNET do not represent the views of the general public. I've said that polls on LEGO.com would (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) O.K. Let me try to express what I'm feeling in different words. If the LEGO.com site isn't getting at least 10 times the hits/day of LUGNET, then someone is really doing something wrong. Think about it, honestly... when you want to go find out (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Erik Olson" <erik@olson.pair.com> wrote in message news:Go5rFr.9u6@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) it (...) They (...) I (...) testing (...) which (...) It has been a while and I don't recall which set it came in but I found a small survey (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) As I mentioned in another follow-up to this thread... the website is already there, why not at least collect *some* free data? To not do this is simply a wasted opportunity. (...) Why go there, when they make big product announcements on (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) And I'm saying that LEGO.com does not represent the general public either, only a slightly larger small niche of fans. (...) My mistake, it was the S@H catalog, not the magazine, see: (URL) et al Cheers Richie Dulin (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That also came up in Brickfest Q&A. Sales of Guarded Inn exploded as soon as marketing assets reached general public beyond LUGNET. You know, I realized last week that not even Larry (who was typing to IRC) compiled a report on all that. We (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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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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(...) It was very easy to use, and well thought-out. The trackability of opinion popularity and views was excellent. I can now look forward to supplying more ideas and opinions to TLC directly, rather than hoping someone like Brad happens to read my (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I have a related question, regarding the beautiful LEGO globe on the cover of the latest? mania magazine. Are plans/instructions of some sort for it (sans lights) available? Is it perhaps soon to be released as a sculpture? I would like to (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It is now fixed. I just looked at the application in NS 4.7 and verified the fix. Sorry about that mix up. Jake --- Jake McKee Sr. Producer LEGO Direct (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I couldn't get past the first page of questions either (hit Next and nothing happened) in both Mozilla 0.9.5 and Netscape 4.7. IE wouldn't even log me in... I don't see why a pop-up window for the survey is at all necessary either. I hate (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) guess is you've got something that only works with Microsft Internet Exploiter. --Bill. (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(Please cross post as is appropriate. Thanks!) Wow, more new stuff on www.LEGO.com! Last night we launched our new, and much improved My Opinions area! The functionality is now much more robust. You don't have to answer the same questions to get (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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(...) XPOST/XFUT as requested Martin (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.auction)
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(Please cross-post as is appropriate. Thanks!) All, Just a quick note to let you know that the Manta Ray sculpture and the 6 Giant Display mini-figs auctions are about to close. As you are probably aware, these auctions are part of the eBay Auction (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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On the shop.lego.com website, brown bricks (specifically, 2x2 and 2x4 bulk packs; 3753 and 3754) show as "not available", but when I phone in to the S@H phone service, I can order them no problem, they're in stock. Can someone at LD please look into (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Eric Kingsley" <kingsley@nelug.org> wrote in message news:Gn4Jzv.4DJ@lugnet.com... (...) dark (...) get several (...) to the (...) roof. Of (...) so we (...) harp to much (...) I would definitely like to see the additional roof parts for "complex" (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I guess it depends on how strict your definition of 'mount' is. :) Take a look at this classic space set: (URL) you look carefully at the backside of the launch tower you'll see two of the faucets used to good effect, along with a short length (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I have been holding onto my shopping basket for a week or so, waiting for the shrubbery to appear. So, today I finally placed my order. I had in my mini-cart 4124 "Count Down to the Holidays Calendar " for my youngest daughter, but when I went to (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hopefully... "Backorders Accepted, will ship by 31 Dec 2001" -John (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Just in time for Christmas - those cunning swines :) -- James Stacey ---...--- www.minifig.co.uk #925 - I'm a citizen of Legoland travelling Incommunicado "Lawrence Wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Woohoo! Even in the US. I've got my backorder in ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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The stuff announced by Brad is now on shop.lego.com lawrence (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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GRÜZI Wohl, Yes, finally! Switzerland is up and running and the 12th European country that is part of LEGO Shop at Home Europe! What is left to be said but... Viel Spass & Happy Shopping! Kate LEGO Direct Europe (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) My my this is nice. I like all 5 of these packs and will problably get several of each (well maybe not the bushes just for the fact that I have a ton already). Thanks for the 2x2 roof tiles they are a necessary addition to the 2x4 roof tiles (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I always liked the Cypress Trees, but in my youth never devoted the money to the bulk pack that supplied one -since it was only one tree, and I was a child with no job. I think now is the time to pick up a few. Great offer! "Bushes"? Do you (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Was that really a rant? I thought of it more as a suggestion, that indeed larger plates are almost always needed when building MOCs, especially larger town buildings and castles, even certain spaceship designs. I agree that if these were (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wooo... That would be nice. I find those flowers add to a Town or Castle MOC as much so as the trees. More so, perhaps, since you have the option to remove the petals and just have them represent tall grass or fens-type foliage along streams (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Or Dark Gray! I'd love to have various 45 degree roof elements available in Dark Gray -it would give me far more options for my possible future MOC of a Civil War ironclad... I think Dark Gray bulk parts in any style would be welcomed for (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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The most appropriate reply I have seen. Nee, Nee. Minstrels for dinner! How do you know she is a witch? mark (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I am not going to debate this, but this is a language difference. In Australia, UK, and other places, the thing you have over a sink that water comes out of is called a "tap", whereas in the US (and possibly others) it is called a "faucet". (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) like these: (URL)I think you will find they are called taps. I think you will find that the part Rose refers to is a "faucet" when most people talk about it, even if partsref calls it a tap.... it's on a 1x2 modified plate/tile and has a spout (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) No, no, no...it's only a "tap" when it's attached to a beer keg. ;) LFB (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Bruce, you jest! Forestmen can only run in trees of the 1/2 arch, 6/14 stud foliage, and green vine varieties, right? They should *always* be running, flipping, rolling, and dangling from vines... Don't make me have to come to your place and (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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A forest for my forestmen! Very good! Thanks for listening and making us happy (well, for a day or two). :-) Bruce (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(Please cross post as is appropriate. Thanks!) Well my goodness... I knew you all liked LEGO stuff, but WOW! The first two rounds of Auction for America auctions on eBay did wonderfully. Thank you so much to everyone who participated! I have some (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"r2" <lego@r2eng.com> wrote in message news:Gn2I13.E16@lugnet.com... (...) I think you will find they are called taps. :-) lawrence (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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This wonderful part has resurfaced in the Metroliner and Club Car. How difficult would it be to produce this part in a parts or bulk pack, preferable bulk. This is the second best special part Lego has produced, besides the garage door of course. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Built on lattice columns 1/3 of which are painted red, 1/3 gray and 1/3 black, but with a shed off to the side that uses the classic rectangular wood doors in grey and black and has ultralow slope roof pieces 1/2 of which are regular gray and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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That's exactly what I meant. There's one yellow plates pack, but to get a decent number of big plates you're also buying bucketloads of unwanted stuff... Oh, by the way, please don't limit the big plates department to grey and earth tones. When (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) hehe Hmmm...now, how to convince Jake that he needs a interlocking tower with a dark gray, low sloped roof that has alternating gray, dark gray, and black 1x2x2 classic windows for his train layout..... ;-) -John (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Oh, it's simple. Whatever parts the LD guys need for their own projects :) KL (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) As long as were going there, add 'Bright Green' and 'Sand Green' to the list. Those would allow a verigated (sp?) foliage display. Oh and coconuts, the sparrows asked for them ;) Ray (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yeah, I have thought of this before. Someone has a CAD drawing of a tractor or something with autumn colored 14 stud leaves on Brickshelf somewhere. I saw it last week... An accessory pack of yellow, orange, and brown 14 and 6 stud foliage (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Being "Greedy" would be wanting those in red, orange, and yellow for autumn, aquazone, and space (alien) foilage. <drool> (...) Woah! Trans-flowers would rule. -Mike Petrucelli (still hoping for 6x8 and 4x10 plates by the boxload) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I second that! Josh (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It's all good, Baby! Cutting and pasting from a several month old thread on the subject of bulk foliage offerings (I quote myself): ~~~...~~~ ...the following foliage elements should be readily available in bulk/accessory packs: 1) cypress (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wow, so many replies. I just wanted to say this is great. I can see ordering at least 20 packs of the tress as a start. Fantastic release! (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:Gn07w6.7wx@lugnet.com... (...) as I (...) TLC (...) In the plates department, what we really need is a wide assortment of plates in ALL colors, hopefully available bulk vs. a service (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I like the 1x2 w/ center top stud and 1x2 curved tops all right. But there IS a yellow plate pack already from LD and another one from Dacta. Between those you have a pretty good assortment, ne? and as for 1xn bricks, well, I would urge LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Roight! (...) Let me guess... you don't think LEGO's trees are... um... *wide* enough??? (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Lawrence Wilkes writes: <snip> (...) If you judge by the vociferousness of the requests, the cypress tree is one of the most desired items, and there have been a LOT of people declaiming how delighted they were to see it make (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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