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(...) OK, this has changed. Posting privileges to lugnet.lego.announce are now disabled by default. (...) Still true, but now managed by the server, in case someone forgets or ignores the charter. --Todd (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Yikes -- well, that sure didn't take very long, did it... (URL) it'll need to have a filter on it which only lets certain pre-approved (...) OK, this filter is now in effect. 6 people (3 from LEGO, plus Suzanne, me, and Chet Corbin) currently (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thanks Brad, I dint hear it yet from my Dutch / European contact but I trust Ill hear it after all. Greetings and keep building Nico Hoogerbrug Secretary of De Bouwsteen Netherlands (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thanks Brad, I dint hear it yet from my Dutch / European contact but I trust Ill hear it after all. Greetings and keep building Nico Hoogerbrug Secretary of De Bouwsteen Netherlands (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thanks Brad, I dint hear it yet from my Dutch / European contact but I trust Ill hear it after all. Greetings and keep building Nico Hoogerbrug Secretary of De Bouwsteen (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) than will come in LCII Knights kingdom), classic town parts, pirate parts, train parts etc etc etc. Also the interface in lego creator is crap and you cant export to any usefull format (for rendering for example). (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) What will be the availability, if any, of getting some of these elements with specific printed images on them (e.g. various minifig parts, slopes, bricks, and tiles)? It seems to me (but I'm no expert) that there should only be a small (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Yeah, probably. I don't see why they'd have a problem with that -- it redistributes the small-orders workload to the purchasers. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) There is one. (URL) link uses lugnet's referral code, btw.) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This gives me an idea: An official lego modelling program. If they do have cad images of the elements they can somehow process those to reduce the precision on the decimal places (to make them easier to work with and to also make them usless (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) One thing that will probobly happen is that you will get several people, who all want 20 casle helments of one type, and get the whole lot putting in an order for 100 or so then distributing them. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I don't think it's ranting, although it is bitter. It results from years of being treated like a second-rate market. Some may argue that we ARE a second rate market, but TLC certainly isn't giving us a chance to prove otherwise. Of course (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) AFAIK: it says that it will initially be available in the US via s@h and in europe through a toll free number, then there will be an ecommerse site (for parts and sets as well I assume) that will be available all over the world. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<snip>(Eric K said) (...) Eric said it almost perfectly. The "common" bricks (1x1,1x2,1x3,1x4,1x6,2x2, 2x3,2x4,2x6) are availabe in the "common" (Red, Blue, Black, White, Green, Yellow) colours in the 1200 piece buckets. I doubt you can beat the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Ben, You really need to get to the bottom of this problem where your posts start a new thread and don't tag onto the original thread. It makes it really hard to follow! Pete Callaway (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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First, consider the usual metooish "yippee" as having been said. Right... onwards... (...) I would like to suggest that the number needed be public at the start of the month. While I don't expect daily updates, about 10 days before the end, perhaps (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) But, if that is the case, why say 1) this will be available form S@H until the e-commerce section is up, and then say 2) This service will be available in the US, and later in Europe. To me this says that when the e-commerce section is up, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) but (...) Let's not forget that Brad mentioned that this service was being offered through S@H until "the new e-commerce portion of LEGO.com" was available later in the year. One would imagine that the operation would be global at that point. (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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True, it may not get results, but as with many major companies, this sort of thing will at least ensure that they remember that there ARE markets outside America/Europe, and let them know that we are extremely interested in what they are doing. (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) For the record, I'm _glad_ they picked where I live, but I'd try not to be bitter if they didn't. :) Seriously, I hope they listen to you guys. But I'm not sure that ranting is going to get results. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's fair enough...And what better 'limited market' than Aus..range is limited, supply can be limited, concern for market is limited...]? And something like this would really help expand the Aus market too :-) Benjamin Whytcross (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) They did. And they didn't say that it wouldn't be now. It's unfortunate, but it does make sense to roll something like this out in limited markets and then expand. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <RANT>.........</RANT> James (who so annoyed at Americocentric thinking he's incoherent) P.S. Somebody remind these people they promised WORLDWIDE. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) So THAT'S where all of the little stuff that I drop goes! Seriously though, I'd expect that once the web ordering comes together that AFOL's world-wide can place orders. I'm just guess though, since I (unfortunately) do not work for TLC. Ben (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'll third that. Currently Aussie AFOL's feel about as loved as your average BURP when it comes to recognition from TLC. When will we stop having to pick up the 1x1 plates from under the US LEGO table?? Pete Callaway (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<rearranged and snipped liberally> (...) Wow. It is welcome. You mention our patience in waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel. By taking the time to update us like this, you shorten the tunnel a bit and I'm sure that we all appreciate it (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Will other countries folow after europe and america are set up? (Australia for example) (...) Which colors will you be offering? Grey bricks for one would be a hit with castle fans. (...) Will this list include slope bricks? (...) Does this (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) large (...) Can I second Alan's comment about Australia. We feel like a Lego backwater down here with no 'Lego Shop At Home' and missing out on certain sets that get released elsewhere. (...) unusual (...) Maybe you could also publish a (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego, Brad Justus writes: First, things really seem to be comming along but I do have a couple of questions. (See Below) (...) I really don't think you need to apologize. You said we would have ordering by the end of the summer or there (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Do you have rough pricing? Eg for a 2x4 red brick? Will pricing involve a sliding scale? Eg, if there are any economies of scale for shipping out 1000 same-type elements to one person, rather than shipping 100 same-type elements to 10 people.. (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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I know we're not supposed to flood this group with a lot of 'thank yous' and 'me too's, but I sure am excited about this news, and I'm sure that everyone else is as well! Thanks! I do have one question: (...) How do these two points relate to each (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Excellent news! I do hope that in the near future we will be able to purchase some landscaping items, like fences, flowers, and trees. I'm also happy to hear you might offer discontinued pieces. Cypress trees anyone? Thanks for the update! (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) What about other countries, like Japan, Austrailia, and other places with large LEGO fan communities? (...) I can't wait! (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Dear All: First, I'd like to thank Suzanne and Todd for creating the new lugnet.lego group and associated subgroups. I hope that this will make it easier for everyone to find and read communications between The LEGO Company and our enthusiasts -- (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.announce, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general) !!
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(...) Some more background and clarification (Important): This new .lego.* area (especially .lego.direct) is intended more as a "community dialogue with the LEGO Company -- for courteous and concise discussion" than as a regular traffic discussion (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general) !!
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(...) Currently, no. (...) Currently, yes. Subject to change if it's abused. (...) Right. --Todd (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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This all sounds great, I just have one question: (...) So who gets posting privileges to this one? Must a TLC employee/r contact you to get posting privileges...? Or are the privileges given to everyone but it should be understood that the average (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Tonight there is a new newsgroup area on LUGNET dedicated to discussions about LEGO as a company and to being an "online communication-to-LEGO channel." It is starting out small, with the option to grow it as needed over the coming months/years. (A (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Welcome to lugnet.lego.direct, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.lego.direct (group): LEGO Direct lugnet.lego (group and hierarchy): The LEGO Company OTHER GROUPS: For complete information about this discussion group server, (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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