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Wow, I though it was just us... I work in a retail collectables shop. While we don't carry lego, our main buisness over the last few years has been high quality diecast model racing cars. What's interesting is how our fights with suppliers parallels (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I have to say that one of my regular stops reports the same experience. They have cut back substantially on what they carry. Ironically, a small "chain" of Toy Stores (I think 4 stores) that does carry them jacks up the prices ABOVE the listed Lego (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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This is really kind of sad, only because I've heard it so many times. The primary complaints of my local "mah-n-pop" toy store are almost identical to others in this list. But to add my question to this string, why such a small margin for the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This got me thinking. Is it actually worth it to a large company like TLC to deal with small stores? On the surface, it would seem that the ROI is much higher selling to the large chains. So the question is what benefit does TLC get out of (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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this must be the case world wide i am suprised more independant retailers don't drop lego as a line.In Australia we are told we can't sell via the net we have to place minimum orders and we must reach a set purchase level each year to keep our (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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When I saw this thread, I remembered a series of conversations I had with a lego store manager.[1] Here is a summerized version of it: ---...---Week 1: Tuesday HER: Hello, Lego (TYPE) Store, (LOCATION). How may I help you? ME: I'm am interested in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Jonathan Wilson wrote in message <3CF9C907.9010502@tp...com.au>... (...) When I investigated this (in Canada) the restrictions were that you had to sell the sets as sets (no breaking up and selling parts), they had to be sold through "normal retail (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I should point out that LEGO Direct is not a division that works with toy shops. Also, the lugnet.lego groups are for two-way constructive dialogue.. So, this thread should probably be in lugnet.dear-lego. But I understand how this particular (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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It may not be as hopeless for all independent toy store that wish to sell Lego. There is an independent toy store here in Calgary, Alberta that does sell Lego, and they stock quite a bit of Lego. Also, I was able to pick up the Studios Monsters sets (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I understand there is a set of rules for being able to order wholesale from TLC, anyone know what they are? What about the "rules" for being allowed to sell online? (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'm glad to hear someone bring this up (even if it's sad to hear). The toy seller above is hardly alone. I've heard this kinda stuff over and over. TLC knows all about their poor service. It seems to be a sort of farcical common knowledge (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I regularly go to a toy store in Keene, NH (Toy City) & the manager of the store knows that I'm a Lego fanatic & he lets me see the yearly retail catalog when he gets it. He's told me several times about this same problem of difficult service (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Grammar check! Correction: (...) Which is worse, posting in response to oneself or pointing out ones own spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors? Well, I just did both. Pardon, Bert Waters (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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If Lego thinks they are penetrating the market just (...) In Richmond VA, The Toy Shoppe, Toys that Teach with (two locations), Toymaker of Williamsburg, The South Pole, and my favorite, The World of Mirth, all are great independent toy stores (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) YES!! The Lego company is sooooo hard to work with. i have a friend back east that goes thru the same things as so very well stated above. But also, they are just hard to work with period. There was a post a while back that Lego was somewhat (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <<<SNIP>>> You know, I have heard the same thing from a bunch of independent toy stores. Most independent toy stores in my area don't carry Lego, it's just too difficult. It's a real shame, most of them have converted to (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I went by our local (favorite) toy store yesterday. They have always carried a great selection of Lego and generally carried some shop at home only sets. There was NO LEGO. They had dropped all Lego from their store! I asked them why, didn't the (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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Amazon.com currently lists these for sale, when they come available, under the Mindstorms section. Todd (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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How about this website which I gather is still under construction and/or counting down (2 days left...): www.spybotics.com, which is registered to lego.com... FUT to .general while this is being categorised? Deidre drb@tasmail.com (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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An excerpt from the US press release regarding the 2002 line up back in February: (URL) gamers will flip for a new twist to LEGO robotics called SpyBotics – four unique, programmable vehicles determined to accomplish the spy-themed missions you (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Suzanne, The theme is "Spybotics" based on the LEGO display at Toy Fair 2002 Pictures can still be seen online at (URL) programmable brick, remote control, CD-ROM, sounds a awful lot like Mindstorms to me, but that's just one man's opinion :) -- (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Maybe you could create and post "artistic renderings" of them... Jeez--all this secrecy must just burn inside you! If it'll make you feel better, you can unburden yourself to me... Dave! (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I did a little research on the web and the IGN and TechTV sites mention Spybotics, not Spybot. As for the other information, I couldn't find anything. Maybe Jake can shed some light on this new product. Steven B. Combs, Editor Bricks in my (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I know it's a little early for me to be wondering about this (esp as coming from *me*), but... Does anyone have solid data about this line's placement within TLC's product tree? I'm wondering about entering these in the LUGNET Set Database - if sets (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.lego.direct)
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All, Just a friendly reminder to be sure to get your vote in to help us choose the next LEGO Legend set, as the deadline is fast approaching! On 1 June, we will be taking the MyOpinions session offline, and tabulating the results! We will announce (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.lego.announce)
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Hey, This is a fun Tetris deriv. but as one of the approximately 8 kajillion people who is colorblind to some level, I think there needs to be more contrast in the colors used in any one game. I lost early primarily because I couldn't tell the (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I just took a look at these. You know, I was always taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything, so... Bye, Lou (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Within two minutes of my loading it up at work (on a coffee break!) there was another person in the office loading it up to try it as well. The next day she told me she'd found herself on the same site that night at home, and the kids were (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Alright! Finally another fun interactive Lego experience! Now all we need is a ready to render CAD program with the POV Ray already installed! :) Just kidding... Really, though, I took a few spare moments to play this game, and surprisingly, (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Not here. I'm running Mozilla {Build ID: 200200807} on an iMac and I get the 'browser not supported message'. Ray (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Jake McKee" <jacob.mckee@america.lego.com> skrev i meddelandet news:Gw25qA.ErK@lugnet.com... (...) I had quite a trouble getting my sons (15 and 12) to bed this evening :-) And, the best, it worked off-line! So I can steal a little time before (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Nice eye, Suz! Having watched this machine in action, I can safely say that minifig would be rejected at the end of the line, before getting put into the box of 'good' figures. When I was going through the factory (one of the *big* perks I (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) This actually happened to me - the robot minifig in 6982 only had one hand. It's the one and only time I have bought a set with a missing part. Jeff J (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I'm using Windows 2000. I get that same page, and just click on the last link ("click here" to try anyway) and everything works fine! Seth. (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) LOL maybe it's someones idea of a joke? The turned head is kinda suspicious... (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) :-) :-) :-) --Dave (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Just what I need, an Online Lego Video game to get addicted to and play at work.... ACK! My first score wasn't very good, but then again, I wasn't conserving bricks at all :) plucky (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The game does not work with Mozilla (for me, that is) under Linux OR Windows. It redirects me to the "Use Internet Exploiter" page instead. Or as I like to call it, the Propaganda Page: (URL) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Seth McCarus writes: Nopers. I tried everything today to get it to go with Mozilla and no luck. Including installing the latest Flash for Linux and setting up the MIME type for application/x-director. Still nothing. (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Greetings! Now I know over the last week or so, you have been very upset that you weren't one of the few lucky auction winners that were able to get Santa Fe Super Chief Locomotives #1-5. But wait! Good news arrives! We have just posted the Santa Fe (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.lego.direct)
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The game does work with Mozilla, and therefore I would assume Netscape 6 as well. Seth. (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think that I lose twice (Mac user running Netscape) :-) (smiley, because I don't have the free time to spare anyway;-) -John (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Very nice Jake! Bye, bye free time.... (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Alex Cruz" <alexAT@uxbDOT.net> wrote in message news:Gw29sD.4Kp@lugnet.com... (...) LEGO (...) zone.msn.com? The (...) the web and (...) which (...) on the (...) support is (...) that (...) you can (...) some games (...) but (...) Because Lego and (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Is there any particular reason WHY it is being hosted at zone.msn.com? The reason I bring this up is becasue not all of us use IEEEE to browse the web and the Zone is a very discrimatory site. StackIT is a Shockwave game which unbeknownst to (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: My report about the Pre-opening of the German Legoland Park in Günzburg
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(...) grumble. This is something to look forward to, but next year? grumble. Jonathan (still hoping for a early summer surprise) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) AHHH...HHH! I'm addicted!!! What a boatload of fun. Note to Lugneters: I will taking a prolonged break from posting due to needing to take advantage of other opportunities in life. :^) Jake, LD has outdone themselves yet again! Three cheers. (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi! My additions to that: Maybe Ben has missed the statements from Alexander Algermissen from LEGO Direct. He said that they have checked the possibilities of making different curved tracks but he stated that the investments would be too high to (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct)
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All, We just launched a really fun LEGO game in conjunction with MSN Zone, LEGO Stack-It. Check it out at: (URL) game was developed by the same awesome developers as Junkbot, and is an incredibly addictive experience. I worked on the team that (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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[snipped] (...) I went to Billund two weeks ago, and had no trouble at all. The crew all speak english, and flyers were available in english. Saskia (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Well, maybe he will get lucky and be granted a surplus hook-hand from the Pirate sets... <grin> -H. (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I find none of this terribly surprising. In general, preview opening day type events are going to draw a huge crowd, and in fact, usually the company wants a huge crowd so they can get all sorts of oohs and aahs from the press. Of course, on (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That'd be enough to wipe the smile of any fig's face! I notice he's looking accusingly at the machine, too, rather than straight ahead... ROSCO (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Wow, good eye. I had to look at the picture a couple of times to find the defective one. Hopefully he'd be rejected before he went out. jt (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Sure looks defective to me... sure would suck to get a new set with one-handed mini-figs :) Ken (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I was at lego.com today, in their press area, to look at the picture archive. Is it me, or is that a defective fig on their assembly line? note - it's a big file, 329 KB (URL) anyone else notice this? -Suz (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hi Pedro, I saw not a single sign in another language than German and wondered about that myself. (...) No idea, if there a any brochures or paper in any foreign languages available. I have not seen any, but I have not searched for them. Kind (...) (22 years ago, 12-May-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) (snipped) Hi Ben! Well, that was a rough start... :-P I have a question of my own, which maybe you are able to answer: as a non-german speaker, if I visit the park I will need to understand/be understood. What is the degree of multi-language (...) (22 years ago, 12-May-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Dear Lego Enthusiasts! The German Legoland-Park in Günzburg/Bavaria opened its doors to the members of the Lego World Club and 500 "exclusive" guests from the 1000steine.de community yesterday. You may have seen the big amount of new galleries at (...) (22 years ago, 12-May-02, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.de) !
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Nice commentary Bill... (...) hehe!! That is one interesting Bungee jump on the "main model". 'Pepper bungee jumps into the control center' Yikes!!! Talk about dangerous activity. I could see jumping off a bridge or something like that, but into a (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It's been in use for over a year. I think it was introduced in Life On Mars. (...) I haven't found a good picture yet to reference, but the Japanese had a sub in W.W.II which carried a seaplane inside with it's wings folded (they actually (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I accidentally discovered that clicking on the logo for this theme shows all the sets in the range as miniature pics on one neatly displayed page - play well! Link: (URL) ... Geoffrey Hyde (Remove spamblock to reply.) "Jarid Lukin" (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I didn't attend BW, but I did print out the transcript (print out is long gone now). I read discussion abt the *possiblility* of many grey element bulk packs, but I don't recall anything abt 50 new bulk packs. If this is the case and there are (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Jeez, where do you get these names?? And since when can a skateboard race over *dunes*??? hehehehe But all kidding aside, this one should be a hit with kids. Very playable. (...) Looks like the plane uses sideways click hinges to hold the (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.year.2002)
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(...) <grin> 50 new packs are coming soon. IIRC correctly it was mentioned by Brad at BricksWest. I'll see if I can find the reference in the transcripts... -John (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Will the new bulk packs include orange plates? It seems reasonable, given all the orange plates in those Island sets. -E (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) 50 bulk packs? Did I miss something? Please elaborate. Thanks Jonathan (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) lol Nice segue, Jonathan:-) And yeah, how about it-- we are dying to know what these 50 bulk packs contain! It doesn't even matter if they won't be available until July or something-- just tell us! I'm so crazy I'm starting MOCs *in (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Cool! Thanks for the sneak preview! How about some more bulk packs? Best, Jonathan (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, I can guarantee you that I will never build a skateboard funk park, but that being said I have to mention that these sets look pretty cool. There is a great assortment of new pieces, and they are available at nice <$15 prices. New (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It's good to see that Lego has finally just decided to blatantly rip off the best theme idea that Mega Blocks has in the stores. I would have at least changed the name... :) Ben Roller (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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We thought you all might enjoy seeing a LUGNET only sneak preview of the new LEGO® Island Xtreme Stunts sets before anyone else. If you are interested, go to (URL) and type in the item numbers below in the Item Number Search field. #6734 Beach (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Thanks Todd, for ponting these out! I really missed that discussion (I am basically reading train group and have a short look into the highlights). (...) So we can only hope for that. (...) officially sold shirt. So what is older? The minifig (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Todd, That pretty much goes directly to the idea I posted to .admin.finance about a LUGNET LEGO set. Whether TLC Licensed the LUGNET logo or if LUGNET commisioned a small set (I.E. Velux, Maersk, etc.) I think it could help support LUGNET. (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ben, Here's a related thread from about 18 months ago... (2 URLs) LEGO Direct wants to allow the community to design its own LEGO branded items to be sold online (subject to TLC approval by TLC) and donate the proceeds to LUGNET. I don't know (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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Try, lugnet.lego.starwars everyone is yammering about it there ('cause it's mainly star wars stuff). Dave. (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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It appears to be working for me. Did you enter in the catalog code correctly? Bill "Michael Shiels" <MaSNet@MaSSoftware.Com> wrote in message news:GvHExv.KpG@lugnet.com... (...) found (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Has this discount code been discontinued? I tried it this morning and found it didn't work anymore, but it did work for me a few days ago. (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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A larger question would be why we didn't see a Queen Amidala minifig (in formal costume) as was pictured in the LEGO Episode I logo. All of the figs shown in both the Classic and Episode I logos were produced as illustrated... except this one.* (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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: "In reply to past remarks about production overs and sending more bricks to the bulk pack lines." I just emailed Lego about expanding the Rust, Sea Green and Tan lines into bulk. I to share the interest in more availablility since I like to (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Has anyone noticed that LEGO did not make Queen Amadala for the new SW EP II Lego sets? Yes, I know she it not the queen anymore but this upcoming movie revolves around her and ankin and yet we get no minifig! WHY LEGO, WHY!!!! -AHui (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'll second that enthusiasm! got mine yesterday. <voice=Darth> Most imPRESSive.. </voice> I've been a big fan of TLG's product photography for years, and I'm very happy to have some brand new, EXTRA-huge, super-cool, wicked-close-up, snazzy (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Today we (in Massachusetts, USA) received the special SAH catalog featuring the new SW stuff (and the old stuff). It is a tour-de-force in marketing. I haven't seen any advertising, anywhere, that made me want to have it all as much as this does. (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If you ask this over in lugnet.loc.au you may have more luck. (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) So I guess I'll keep praying that Norway will be included in the lucky crowd someday soon? ...I can't keep abusing my friends in Germany... aj-ml -- Anne Jorunn Midtkil Trondheim - Norway (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Not that it helps me at all, since I don't live in Switzerland. Though it really nice to see the many parts of the Lego Company trying to help out the average customer and listening to problems! Kudo's Europe Lego! Hopefully these changes net you a (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Grüzi to all Swiss LEGO Fans! As from today, we have reduced the P&H cost for all swiss orders! I know many of you complained about the high cost for shipping and handling and may have not ordered via LEGO Shop at Home for that reason! Here are the (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Memo To: Occupational Health and Safety, The Lego Group Subject: Unsafe Working Conditions in Lego Direct Problem: A number of recent projects undertaken in Lego Direct have resulted in reports of staff feeling light-headed. Apart from the (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Has anyone seen the 7191 at any Kmart's in Sydney? My nearest is Sylvania but they don't have any stock. Thanks David Stonestreet (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think there is a difference between LUGnet ratings and "vote for the next legend", for which the questions are structured in terms of "would you buy it and why". For example, I might rate the 8448 Super Car highly but I wouldn't buy anyone (...) (22 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Still, I dont really care, I can always get my space parts and sets (...) Amen brother! (22 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yes: (URL) is just such a beautiful set in so MANY ways. Even if it does use a boatload of 1x3x5 bricks. Please consider legendizing(tm) this! FUT lego.direct (22 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.lego.direct)
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For anyone in SoCal who just can't wait that long for mail the new sets are at the Downtown Disney Lego store right now. Bruce (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) it. (...) Ooops. I just investigated a bit harder, and you can change shipping country by clicking on the country flag at the top. D'oh. ROSCO (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) to (...) Yeah, guys, how about a "Choose another country" option up where the sign in / sign out option is? ROSCO (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thanks, Jake! Gonna order me up a Gunship right now! :-) --D (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Man there are a lot of "funky" colors in these sets. Because this is a license I am sure it is to best match the actual ships/figs etc. so I don't think this was just TLC using colors for the heck of it. Never-the-less I don't know if its a good (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Just a quick note to let you all know that the Star Wars Episode II products are now available from Shop At Home! You can check them out by going to (URL) or calling your local Shop At Home phone number. And only a few more weeks until the movie!! (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.lego.announce)
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"Lou Zucaro" <lou@pause.com> wrote in message news:GuyF04.EGt@lugnet.com... (...) you (...) done, (...) Just think of the economics of doing that though. I just can't see it. lawrence (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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