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in general response to this thread.... i hate juniorization as much as the next guy but i don't buy those sets. The new SW sets are the BEST sets TLC has ever made, the curved pieces (finally) allow for stylish mocs, and the canopies can be placed (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yes that was the Company hogwash he recited. I work in a toy store. Life on Mars sets come in boxes printed; LEGO(the logo) SPACE. So the company's official position is that space sets at retail are ok but Lego Direct isn't allowed to release (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) The contract was to have the rights to produce Star Wars sets. Brad Justus, senior VP of LEGO Direct, said at BricksWest in no uncertain terms that there is no contractual reason not to produce any Classic Space Legends sets. However, there (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah. Those are a few sets I've always wanted, but never got a chance to acquire. Hopefully, LEGO should release a Space Legend in the near future, if they EVER do. :) If Lego couldn't make the tooling, do you think it would be be possible for (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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This is one of the most interesting debates I have read for a while, and I feel the need to put a couple of points forward. Regarding the topic of big parts vs. bricks, I agree that there are a lot of sets out there that look like they could be (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) UGGG! I'll be an adult by that time! Honostly... I guess bricklink will be in a boom for the space trade. John Kruer (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) but (...) Lego's contract with SW ends in 2007. I'm inclined to agree, I love the SW line but I wish Lego hadn't sold their soul to Hollywood like so many other toy companies. (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yes he is 12, but he is not your average slap happy 12 year old... Build on... Robin Werner GFLTC/GFLUG (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'd LOVE to see a MIB as a set. I worry that they may not have the tooling for the linear actuator (rack) parts though. (in this set they are the parts that provide the linear motion that opens and closes the large base halves) This URL should (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hopefully, the contract should expire in 2003.And if it does, prepare yourself for a Space Legend set. Personally, I want to see either Cosmic Fleet Voyager, 918 Space Transport or a good old Message Intercept Base as Space legends. Or even (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I don't exactly know the answer to that officially...I'm assuming that they got a 9 year (3 film) license considering that they are issuing out models for Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones. That is my best guess. You are right classic space (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I have to agree with you. Redemption is sweet.:-) Anyway, speaking of liscences- when does Lego's contract about Star Wars expire? I would much rather see classic space and Blacktron than the current new Star Wars sets. John Kruer (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It's kind of funny how the newer generation of kids (action addicted) don't appreciate Lego's core values. Sets with high ratios of specialty parts appeal to them, while basic models, such as Castle and Space don't appeal at all. It's quite (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Heres a link that has my picture: (URL) have to use my moms name because of the Child Protection Act that dosn't let me give out personal information. Also, email Robin Werner. I was present at the GATS 2002 Jacksonville display. I think Robin (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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The initial post has some decent points. I guess the Star Wars licence payed off for Lego (we'll never know since it's a private company) but when I first heard how much they paid for it I was aghast. Wasn't it something like $50 million or $100 (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Thank you, Jude (I am gifted) John Kruer (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) John, I have a hard time to believe you are 12. You wrote an inteligent, articulate, well thought out post. Maybe there is hope for your generation after all. :-) Jude XFUT .lego.direct (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) We are still working out the details. The one thing that is certain is that if the book comes to be, it will include both community and "LEGO" content. Jake --- Jake McKee Sr. Producer LEGO Direct (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake, Will this be like the classic idea books that were distributed in toy stores or will this be more along the lines of the recently published Ultimate Lego book? I always loved the old idea books. I'm looking forward to more information on this. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That is actually a stellar idea! In fact, so good, LEGO Direct is working on a project right up this alley now. We are still in the pre-planning stages, but the concept is shaping up to include a combination of stuff: - Getting started with (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) errors. Is page 53 of the catalog scanned and posted somewhere? SRC LUGNet#765 (URL) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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he,he,he.... Okay I see where my mistake is. I've fixed the error on my cost sheet and NO TIM I'm not a LEGO closet. But if LEGO wants to give me 30% off no problem.... -AHui (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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Thanks for responding, but I am still wondering where you are getting *30%* off from. The discount only goes up to 15% as far as I can tell. Troy "Ahui Herrera" <jedi_agh@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GsFKIq.9Kq@lugnet.com... (...) baseplates! (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Ahui a closet LEGO employee? tee hee ;-) (employees get a 30% discount on brick..) -Tim (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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From the Jan. 2002 S@H Catalog page 31: "The more you but, the more you SAVE! Buy any 5 bags, save 5% Buy any 10 bags, save 10% Buy any 15 bagsm save 15% On any bulk elements packs purchased from pages 30-31 including baseplates! " -AHui (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Companies have every right to protect their public image. This is part of the trademark issue and has been thoroughly discussed on this site previously. Suffice to say that I feel LEGO has to make sure that they project the image they want (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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