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Did I miss something? How are you coming up with a 30% discount on bulk orders? Troy "Ahui Herrera" <jedi_agh@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GsFFpG.Hp0@lugnet.com... (...) done it. (...) here: (...) use (...) the (...) on (...) justified (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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Well after much hard work and not wanting to wait for LEGO Direct to post the instrustions of the Train Shed in the Jan 2002 Catalog Page 53 I've done it. Download the .Ldraw files, number of pieces, cost for building and images here: (URL) a nut (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad) !
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| | Re: Help Get Brickshelf Instructions on www.lego.com
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(...) Yes, and if that were the only issue then it would be a good thing. But like I said in my post in response I fear two very serious things that out weigh that. - ALL the 'lesser quality' instructions would be removed since it's a corporate (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I expect the opposite would happen. Remember that ultra low-res unreadable 8458 alternate model instruction? (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Help Get Brickshelf Instructions on www.lego.com
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(...) Isn't that a good thing? Wouldn't it be better to have them available to anyone who wants them? Exposing them to more fans would result in more folks renewing or embracing an interest in LEGO bricks, wouldn't it? Regards, Allan B. - Expert (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Help Get Brickshelf Instructions on www.lego.com
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(...) Yep. If the instructions were on TLCs site, there would be much more exposure and probably more utilization. 100GB/day ? Who knows. (...) Hear, hear. That motion is seconded. That or for TLC to buy enough of the banner ad space to make it (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Help Get Brickshelf Instructions on www.lego.com
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(...) While I applaud your sentiment I suspect that I'd rather the instructions stay on BrickShelf(tm) and that Lego(r) fund the bandwidth expense of making them available. If they were on the TLC site, there would be issues with quality. Many (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yes they are :) You can see them here: (URL) (the Giant Minifigs that you can see in shelves and flying around). I know they have the sculptures... but I want one of the others that you can see above :) Thanks for trying to help though! :) (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Are these different from the ones you can buy from LEGO's internet store Shop at Home, for $149.00 excl. shipping? See Exclusives & Treasures -> Sculptures With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I was just discussing this with a friend the other day... I personally love the Giant Minifigs that you see in some of the stores windows and shelves... (Japan and American stores I have seen via net). And also when you had them for auction on eBay. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Shop At Home catalog Engine Shed
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(...) Has anyone found the instructions to this engine shed on the lego site? I got tired of waiting and have been building an LDraw model of it. I've got the outer structure done using only bulk pieces that lego currenlty sells. Current cost is (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Forget 3033 get one one of these 5800 Piece boxes!
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(...) Technic bulk tubs...Technic bulk tubs...Technic bulk tubs...Technic bulk tubs...!!! Better yet, forget the tubs. Bulk Technic ... Bulk Technic ... Bulk Technic ... Bulk Technic ... Bulk Technic !!!!! Hey, if we repeat it enough, it might (...) (23 years ago, 2-Mar-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Lego won't help - any idea?
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Hi again, thank you for your help, I just found it:-) The only thing I don't understand is why that lady at the Lego hotline has blocked me when I asked her if I have the chance to buy it?! Perhaps it was not her day today...again, thanks for your (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Dude, I just realised that you've got a German e-mail account! Just go to (URL) put it into into your shopping basket........ the brickhead "Vince" <Vincent05@gmx.de> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:GsAy6H.Dow@lugnet.com... (...) replacing (...) broken. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Vince, the pole reverser (5120) is still available at Lego S@H Germany for ?8.49. If you want to, I can forward this part to you. You can order and pay for this item by yourself and let the S@H guys ship this item to my German address. From here I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | RE: Lego won't help - any idea?
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[snip] (...) [snip] (...) [snip] If you're desperate, you can always try the shops at www.bricklink.com ...that's what I do, when I'm in situations like yours. I don't have LEGO Direct / S@H here in Portugal, so all I can do is browse www.ebay.com (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Lego won't help - any idea?
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Hi, I'm just spending my spare time with cleaning my technic sets and replacing the defect parts. On my 8448 the technic shock absobers (clear) were broken. Same at 8446. A small tube from 8445's steering was lost. So I ordered spare parts for three (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: legoland deutschland lifetime passes...
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"William R Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message news:m2664i37wd.fsf@...rds.net... (...) Legoland (...) holidayed (...) absolutely no (...) campagined (...) and even (...) unless they did! (...) Interesting. A Lego product that actually cost much (...) (23 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: legoland deutschland lifetime passes...
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(...) That's great news! In that case, I want to get the German pass... EUR555 is USD480 at current exchange rates.. that's less than half the cost of an LLC pass! --Bill. (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Er, actually, the family and I already have lifetime passes for Legoland Windsor and can vouch that they are honoured at the other parks. We holidayed in California last year and they were accepted at LLC with absolutely no problem, as was an annual (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: When will 9269 become available?
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(...) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Sun Microsystems Customer Service | iPlanet Support - (URL) Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: legoland deutschland lifetime passes...
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(...) Lifetime tickets to Legoland CA cost US$1000, and since the park is already opened you don't get the preview! Consider yourself lucky... I agree about the world pass. In fact, I think that it should be included in the existing park-specific (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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| | legoland deutschland lifetime passes...
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I noticed that the Legoland in Germany is selling lifetime passes for 555 Euros each. The price might seem excessive....but think about it....unlimited trips to Legoland... plus 10% off at the lego shop...and you get to get tickets for discounted (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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| | UK Shipping. Was Re: 10020 arrived
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"Scott A" <eh105jb@mx1.pair.com> wrote in message news:Gs6wxt.C7n@lugnet.com... SNIP (...) the UK. (...) found it (...) double (...) more (...) I agree. My casual shop at home buying as gone down to zero since they introduced this. I am not paying (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I wish they'd ship for free. I hate to pay full RRP and P&P which is double what ParcelForce charge... and they bring it to me! I would buy much more from them if P&P were less. (Did you hear that Brad/LD?) Scott A =+= Have you inspected (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up (Santa Fe B-Unit)
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(...) You could but 2 extra Chiefs to build 1 B-unit, as Sandy Kostow did (see (URL) ). But it is a great offer... Jeroen (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Gaming at AFOL cons
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(...) When you're talking about a room, you mean one of the small rooms at MWEC on the second floor where they traditionally have ~14 RPGs running? Or a small ballroom at one of the hotels? Or what? A corner of the big room might work quite nicely. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up (Santa Fe B-Unit)
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(...) If a Service Pack does come out I hope it includes the rounded top bricks (either has 2x3 bricks or has the 1x4x2 curved top bricks) in grey as those are hard to come by. Evidence: John's B doesn't have them and thus looks very "wrong". It (...) (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | When will 9269 become available?
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When does this wheels and axles pack become available for purchase? There looks to be quite an assortment of them, I would be getting at least one perhaps two packs of these!! Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up (Santa Fe B-Unit)
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(...) (URL) (A picture of A0001 Santa Fe and John's(?) B-Unit at BricksWest '02) I don't have the indexes up yet, so you can't browse the collection, but other images of the engine at the presentation are in a range from AUT10306 thru 10310. :-) -Z- (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Where can I order specific Technic service pack? (Canada)
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I can get these in the UK (~ C$6.83). Let me know if you'd like me to order some for you... but shipping will push the price way up if you only want one. Most (but not all) of these parts are also in the 5222: (URL) expect they will all be on (...) (23 years ago, 23-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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(...) I guess I'd ask the same question about a music CD. Typically when a good CD is released, the majority of sales are in the first few days and weeks. Then they trickle off until the item eventually comes to be considered 'back catalog' and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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"Allan Bedford" <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message news:Grv7Ax.BtH@lugnet.com... (...) item (...) things (...) only (...) true (...) this (...) ambassador for (...) for (...) Conversely, if folks know a model is 'always available', (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Where can I order specific Technic service pack? (Canada)
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(...) Hi Dave, Have you thought of putting in a wanted request at Bricklink.com? (I'm not familiar with Technic parts, so AFAIK what you need may even be available on the site now.) Maggie C. (x-posted to .technic where they DO know what you are (...) (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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| | Where can I order specific Technic service pack? (Canada)
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I am looking to order several Technic kits (#5295) for my Lego robotics course in our community college. Mostly to implement a rack and pinion steering mechanism for robot cars. Seems the Robolab kits don't really include enough parts for such a (...) (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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(...) Then I must be mistaken. My apologies. It was my understanding that at least one of the original thoughts behind LEGO Direct was that it would provide sets directly to consumers, in much they way you can effectively 'shop' on eBay. As well, I (...) (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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(...) Agreed. And conversely, not everyone who spends a lot of money on new LEGO sets *is* a fan. This is just a personal beef of mine, not the way that LEGO should do business. (...) Or rather they *had* high ideals. (...) I totally agree. Which is (...) (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 Santa Fe available to Oz!
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(...) I believe that's where the numbers will be. Haven't gleaned yet whether the certificate will be numbered as well. From discussions in .trains, it appears the numbers are printed (not stickers!). Also the round windows on the side are printed (...) (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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Readin from the Certificate of Authenticity enclosed it says ...." A limited edition of 10,000 of these distinguished diesel locomotiv setswas produced under license from the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for the initial (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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(...) That is high praise, indeed! I hope LEGO can continue to create sets of similar quality to the Super Chief... JohnG, GMLTC (who has five of them on order already!) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Lego Direct's Limits
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(...) As I read Allan's comment (and as I interpreted the "so many different sets in production" line above), the situation is: TLC currently has many, many sets in production[1]. Lego Direct is allotted a small portion of TLC's production capacity. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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(...) Just because somebody has ready money to spend, doesn't mean they aren't true Lego fans. Besides, Lego isn't in the business to sell to "true fans". They are in it to make money. Yes, they have high ideals. But without a doubt, Ole Kirk (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10020 Santa Fe available to Oz!
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I know these are individually numbered, but the pics show on the front of the engine #27 and #301... is this where the numbers will be also? Or is that just some other weird thing? I've no idea... I don't delve into much when it comes to the (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 limited to 10000 sets or not?
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(...) ??? I think LD couldn't care less about what goes on at ebay. (...) Well, how about this scenario: what would you rather have, this set run over 60,000 sets, or 3 sets of the same car in alternate road color schemes. As far as "limited (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The sooner a LEGO Direct item becomes unavailable, the sooner that item begins to show up on eBay at inflated prices. Isn't that one of the things LEGO Direct was supposed to help stop? I am personally against any sort of 'Limited Edition' (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Major security hole in shop.lego.com!
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I just changed my password on www.lego.com and received an e-mail message containing my new password! The e-mail was not encrypted in any way, and by using that password people would be able to buy stuff on my www.lego.com account!!! Until this is (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Super Chief is shipping!
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Jake, What?!? You have to order your Lego sets from shop.lego.com just like us? I firgured there would be a giant stock room at LD where you just went in and picked out a few sets for your evening entertainment before going home at night! :) Thanks (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: The January 2002 catalog contains an error... Still!
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(...) S@H (...) Just a quick note to say thanks to Danielle Couture of Lego USA who saw my message and sent me some catalogues! Kerry (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | www.LEGO.com/trains updated!
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Hey train fans, Just a quick note to let you know that www.LEGO.com/trains has been updated with new content. You can now find: - Train Challenge entries, and a new Train Challenge - Builder's Gallery - Updated Events Calendar (Be sure to upload (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Super Chief is shipping!
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Well if you order 2 NOW, you're going to be waiting a while :-/ I ordered 10 last night (I REALLY should have called while at Brickswest), and the site now lists them as shipping by Mar 29, not Feb 19. Of course, maybe I'll get lucky and they'll (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 Santa Fe available to Oz!
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#s 1-5 will either be raffled off or auctioned off, I can't remember which. 6-10000 will be randomly distributed. The one displayed at Brickswest and given away was A8841. Brad didn't mention how they will be split between markets, and noone thought (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Santa Fe Super Chief is shipping!
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Good news! The Santa Fe Super Chief set (#10020) is shipping in both the US and Europe as of today! Look for yours soon! Now, off to order two for myself! Jake --- Jake McKee Sr. Producer LEGO Direct (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Spring S@H Catalog
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Brad, Jake, & all - I just gotta say one thing. When I got home from BricksWest the new S@H catalog had arrived. Your catalogs keep getting better and better!! With the addition of the new Legends and the back cover being the Super Chief, this is (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: No more correct Metroliner parts?
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(...) About one year ago, I ordered 2 Metroliner sets, and in my case the part correction bags where also not automaticly included. I guess they send them only if you request to do so. (To keep costs down? Maybe the extra handling and shipping for (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up
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(...) good, but the Sleeper-Lounge-Observation Car is the winner for me. Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up
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In lugnet.trains, Scott Arthur writes: SNIP (...) The following link may shed some light on the difference between A and B units: (URL) you can see, the B units would require three grey 1x2x2 thin walls with circular window on each side, whereas the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up
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(...) I got the impression that a service pack would be offered to convert the "engine" into a car but the transcript talks about b-units (which I assume is a tail engine). I'm not sure why we need a service pack to do that - was it/is it different? (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: transcript is up
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(...) Thanks for the transcript, Ahui! I have just 2 questions: 1. Will LD be producing any Super Chief cars? 2. What's the big no-no with a Peanuts Licence? ROSCO (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | No more correct Metroliner parts?
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Hi, I might have missed discussion on the matter, but I recently ordered a Metroliner kit and didn't receive the correct parts with it. On the order form was a note "Some Metroliner parts may differ from those pictured in the instructions". Does (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: New 3426 Adidas Team Transport found at WalMart
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(...) I was looking on the Shop@Home Website, and the set is listed at $19.99 and comes with "mini adidas soccer ball". Not bad considering that they are pretty close to the red soccer busses, at the same price.... a real interesting comment.... the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.sports, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: LEGO disappearing from small toyshops
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(...) Emeryville is all right, but rents are high and traffic is bad. Better yet how about in the vicinity of the Factory Outlet Stores in Vacaville, CA, midway between the Bay Area and Sacramento? And a few miles from one of your best customers! (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: New 10024 and my MOC
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(...) Someone asked Brad Justus that exact question, and he said no, that it was an original design by the same designer who made the Sopwith Camel. (...) I have never heard that before. [...] (...) I'm sure you are very qualified for such a (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Bulk Bricks and LEGO auctions
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(...) I tried that, but couldn't remember the answer to the secret question. :) So when I signed up again, I emailed myself the new ID and password. Now, of course, I remember it without looking. What a twisted brain I am forced to function with. ;) (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Bulk Bricks and LEGO auctions
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(...) Ditto 8?( (...) If you go to the Sign-in page from the main www.lego.com page, there's a "Forget your password?" link, which asks the "secret question" you chose when you signed up, and displays your password if you answer it right. I know it (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Bulk Bricks and LEGO auctions
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Having taken both surveys - and thankful for the chance to express opinions - there is one facet that seems to have been "overlooked" in asking about motivations of buyers. Price. How about a "power buyer" category that qualifies for discounts? I (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Bulk Bricks and LEGO auctions
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(...) I feel your pain over multiple accounts and passwords (I currently use at least 4 separate passwords a day at work). For the LEGO site I ended up registering twice because I think I already took the name I really wanted, but can't find the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Bulk Bricks and LEGO auctions
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<cut> From reading others posts, I have to agree, about when choosing certain themes etc that you get to choose some but not what you really wanted to... other than that I posted some info regarding this over a week ago, I think the survey is a good (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 Santa Fe available to Oz!
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(...) I was wondering how they were gonna do this. Maybe 5000 for US, 5000 for Europe? I wonder how they'd split the numbers between them. And will #1 be available for general sale, or held back for posterity? ROSCO (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | S@H Gift Certificate Question (Was: Spring 2002 catalog)
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Hi All, Does anyone know if a Gift Certificate from S@H can be used on lego.com? When I placed yesterday's order, I had tried doing it online first (because I like I like visually confirming what I order), but I wanted to apply a Gift Certificate (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | New 10024 and my MOC
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Hi LEGO, nice new sets are occuring at lugnet and brickshelf recently. Thanks, these are the kind of sets we want so buy. But let me just ask just one question: Were LEGO designer inspired by my Fokker (Red Baron) MOC I built last year shortly after (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: LEGO disappearing from small toyshops
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(...) Personaly, I'd wonder is thats true! Wal*mart & K-Mart both have LOW LEGO stocks up here, but the only small toyshop I know of, appears to have LOTS of LEGO's, but no the whole line... More then the other stores though. Are you sure they are (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: LEGO disappearing from small toyshops
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(...) Dunno about your part of the world, but here in Australia, the Lego reps come around to the stores, although I'm not exactly sure of what they do while at the store. Since I've seen them in national chain stores, I assume they aren't there to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) The other kind of stores that might be interested are those stores that specialise in "executive toys" or "adult leisure products" (no, not *that* kind) or "gizmo shops". Those stores often carry the high-end model-building sets, huge jigsaws, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Dear Lego Officials, Why can't we have the same discount on orders from the Shop at home Europe as you give to the Americans? I just got a mail from Shop At Home Europe, where they say that they know nothing abouth give an amount of reduction on (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I tried to phone Austria this morning on the 00800 number but I got 20 seconds of muzak and was disconnected. Then I e-mailed S@H and they repleyed (on a saterday!). It will be on the site next week (no specific date mentioned but maybe 19 (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I was wondering the same thing. It doesn't show up on the S@H website, not even on the USoA part... Mark -crossing his fingers- de Kock (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Maybe they see the GoB as a threat, and want to compete 8?) On another note, I wonder if they will be available outside the US? ROSCO (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The 60% jives with a few number I have seen at TRU (while looking over someones shoulder at the CRT). I would think that very large sellers (like WM) might be able to negotiate slightly better terms (50% ?) based on their huge volume. Anyone (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jonathan Wilson writes: snip (...) I couldn't agree more! Altogether now, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, I'll print the banners tonight ;-) Mark heck (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) planning.* (...) So who do we ask for a Lego store in Northern California (NOT in Gilroy or Milpitas, thank you very much!)(There are a couple of malls being built in Emeryville, right in the middle of the whole bay area...) Paul Sinasohn (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<snip> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> (...) I agree and disagree. 1st) I agree that at some point you have to combine similar answers and the scores associated with them. 2nd) I disagree that it has to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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You should have a look on www.peeron.com web site. There is quite an impressive number of inventories. But I don't know if they have the one your looking for, but it's worth a try. Gael (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.eu)
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Mike Walsh wrote in message ... (...) see (...) I've seen the wholesale price list/order form (with terms) here in Canada and Mike is right : - the terms include a clause that the sets must be sold as sets through normal retail channels, not on the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) *These are my personal thoughts on this subject and have absolutely nothing to do with any marketing strategies or theories that TLC holds or is planning.* I think that the market segment that caters to small specialized toy retailing is being (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Does anyone have an exact inventory of this set? I am in need of close to 300 of those 1x4x3 red windows, and am trying to figure out if this is the best way to get them. Grr.. guess I just have to buy one and inventory it myself. -Jason (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.eu)
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(...) While I know that the minimum would not be a problem for some of us (I can easily spend several thousand at a time) there are sure to be other stipulations to be able to purchase wholesale. Most obviously that you are actually going to RESELL (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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"TWS Garrison" <tgarriso@math.purdue.edu> wrote in message news:Pine.SOL.4.30.0...due.edu... (...) minimum (...) also (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I managed to get a little insight into the retailer pricing from my conversation and the few prices she (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) minimum (...) By crikey, at that minimum, it would be viable for some regular consumers to buy wholesale from them! I reckon I could put together an order of that size entirely based on pre-sales from local AFOLs. Now there's a thought! Kerry (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Um, isn't this *really* big news? A minimum buy of $1000 would make it reasonable for some parts sellers to buy Lego at wholesale. It's not 75% off clearance, but wholesale would be a good price, especially if it gave a seller the opportunity (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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For some time now I have been seeing all the small toy-shops from my childhood either disappear or cease selling LEGO. I never understood why that happened, but now you have mentioned the minimum order and obligation to use the full product line... (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) About two years ago I noticed a drastic drop (probably half -- maybe more) in the selection of Lego at one of my favorite indie toy shops. I didn't talk with the staff; I assumed it was because of competition from chains. I had the exact same (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hey guys, why haven't you cross-posted to Local/European Union? I would say it's important enough for the rest of us also. (Yeah, doors and windows!) 260 pieces is most likely the correct figure, because this piece count is also mentioned in (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.eu)
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"Thomas Main" <thomasmain@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GrJ4uD.KFK@lugnet.com... (...) they (...) to (...) TLC. (...) capitalize (...) LEGO (...) stores...things (...) that (...) [ ... snipped ... ] TLC has changed some of their requirements. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's an excellent idea. I second that ! :) These days, LEGO Direct seams to be our only hope as the "right" LEGO. mc. (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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This certainly isnt the case in the UK I dont have any small toyshops near me, but when I was on holiday in the south of England, I was constantly suprised and pleased to see the range of LEGO the small toyshops were carrying, they certainly had (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) LEGO (...) bolster (...) they (...) We have a half dozen locally owned toyshops in our metropolitan area. They all stock Rokenbok, Playmobil, Brio, and toys from other major quality manufacturers. Most of these stores used to stock Legos. The (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hardly any small toyshops seem to carry LEGO anymore. I've been told that toyshop owners don't like to carry it because it's too "mass market" and they specialize in quality toys. Also, I suppose it is hard for toyshop owners to compete with the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I guess I'm the type of person that looks at a system like this very selfishly. I'm wondering, as I see these issues arise, "are they really understanding what I as a customer am trying to tell them?" That's my biggest concern. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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