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Well I just got one thing to say. THANK YOU! The Black Falcon's Fortress is probably the best castle that Lego has come out with, certainly in terms of bricks for your buck (or in this case, your pound), and those Black Falcons figs are just the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) You are right. In both. The original 6074 had some grey spare arches (URL) could be built in at the turret: (URL) the half arches in the picture above with the arches in the building instruction: (URL) spare arches are not included with (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) As far as I recall, the original 6074 set had some spare parts including (as far as I know the only LEGO castle set that really had spare parts). My theory is that the new LEGEND don't include those spares. My two cents Yaron "Webrain" Dori (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) snip (...) snip Yes, I agree, this is good news, but . . . . Will this set be available in the SHOPS in New Zealand ? I think that, as it is approaching christmas, if this set appeared on the shelves of the stores over here, then it would sell (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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Can we get an ETA on the BSB? Adrick (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) When I seen this earlier today, I had similar questions in mind. I THINK that both cases are probable. (then again, I never bought the set when it first came out, so I don't know the "official" piece count) If the piece count is indeed 435 on (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) 421 instead of 435 in the Lugnet database for 6074? Wrong count in the database or will we have combined brick in the new set? (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I hope it never will but I wanted to point out something. A month ago I saw "castle" in the shop at home section, some remaining king leo stuff, the guarded inn, the blacksmith shop and such. Go look now, there is "Castle" anywhere. The (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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What about Australia? We have no price listed at the moment, and this is one set that I will surely get, especially with the now-lowered shipping costs. Will this set come to the land of Oz?? (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Simple answer: The BSB is a bigger set, and thus more complex to fulfill. It is a simple case of logistics. Sorry, should have mentioned that in the original post. Jake --- Jake McKee Senior Producer LEGO Direct (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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Things aren't uniform in the EU either. The differences are seen too at the lower end of things. We have in shop.lego.com, for example, HP-#4931 dobby's release... In the euro-zone: Euro: 9.99 finland, ireland, portugal, belgium, luxembourg, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Just a guess but - The BSB, a larger and more expensive set, is most likely meant for the holiday season. Perhaps it is a set on store shelves and requires more time for production? Ben (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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Hmmmm.... Should I buy 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress, a beautifully designed set that I can build many alternative models from, for $39.99, or buy 6091 King Leo's Castle, a....um....set, for $89.99. Hmmmm..... This could take me a while. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I don't think lego castle is officially dead, yet it's more in a dormant state until either (1) the Harry Potter contract expires, or (2) lego releases their next wave of killer designs. I bet you lego is working on some models designs right (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yesssss!!! I can't believe it! Finally! Alright, for all of you who thought I'd continue complaining even if I got what I wanted, too bad. None from me here. This is all bliss. Anyway, thanks Jake for bringing back a true legend to lego.com. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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Hello! Today I visited this LEGO Store. And of course I bought some needfull bricks of my choice. Unfortunatelly there ain't all imaginable bricks and parts available. At least you can get there bricks in the colours "lime", "Dino-blue-coloured" and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Jake, this is great news, but many of us are left with some question: 1) Why did this set hit the shelves in Europe before you told us about it? Many of us pondered a mysterious Kmart add and speculated, then 1000stiene suddenly had pictures. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) there!! I can't wait until they open some of these in America. Or maybe when I go back to Europe (I dream of returning to Germany in 2006 for the World Cup). But one thing I'm wondering, is this being done under the LEGO Direct division? I (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I am curious what happened to the BSB? Is there a reason the 2nd place set is going to market first? "Jake McKee" <jacob.mckee@america.lego.com> wrote in message news:H3D58B.FBt@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm really feeling this. I just wanted to say thanks, that after Lego Castle officially died, us castle-heads have got the Guarded Inn, the Blacksmith's Shop, and now Black Falcon's Fortress. Not even to mention some of the other great things (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Contrary to popular belief, Canada is part of North America not the US... yet. ;-) Jude XFUT .loc.ca (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.ca)
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More good news for Castle folks! Based on the results of the www.LEGO.com/myOpinions survey, I would like to announce that the 2nd place winner is now also a LEGO Legend! The Black Falcon's Fortress is available as of today in Europe, and will (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle) !!
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(...) All that grey! (...) I hope so. I would definitely make the trip to the Mall of America for this. (Although Chicago would be even better!) (...) -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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It looks like bulk bricks are part of the new Lego retail stores that are opening in test markets. Here is a press release from October 1: (URL) check out this officially released photo: (URL) bulk bricks are clearly visable on the left hand side of (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Jake, I'm really pleased to see these sets offered at retail. However I am a little disappointed that the blue passenger coach is only available with 4534 as I have already purchased several My Own Train engines and cars through Lego Direct. So I (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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All, I apologize if this is the wrong place to post this message. I'm not really sure what newsgroup this fits with. Anyway..... For those of you that know German, check out the message string Lego Store Koeln: (URL) basically says there is a new (...) (22 years ago, 2-Oct-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yeah, but with the Empire defeated, wouldn't you pick one up if they were going cheap? I mean, it must be worth it, just for the spare parts! :-) Jason J Railton (22 years ago, 1-Oct-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hmm, I'm not sure if TLC would provide you with that information, especially when it's still so "new". But I'm quite sure one of us will do an inventory in the near future... -Bryan (22 years ago, 1-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Due to the large investment with the UCS ISD (~$500 CDN), would it be possible for TLC to provide a parts inventory for the set. From that I would better determine whether it is what I expect or not. Thanks, Jude (22 years ago, 1-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I seem to recall the Imperials weren't too keen on the Jedi. In fact, didn't they try to wipe them out (all of them)? The ISD would only be a religious icon for a Jedi in the same way a statue of Jupiter (the Roman god - not the planet) would (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au)
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[On the price of the new Imperial Star Destroyer in different countries] (...) My theory on the Australian low price (my pre-order is in!) is that 70,000 Australian declared their religion to be Jedi in the recent census, so therefore Imperial Star (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au)
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"Andy Lowe" <slipstreaming@ANTIS...NOSPAMcom> wrote in message news:H37n2A.GCs@lugnet.com... (...) in (...) Not only in the UK, by the looks of things. Having just checked prices in other countries, the Sterling equivalents are as follows: 172, USA (...) (22 years ago, 29-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Huw I completely agree with your comments. The Lego Shop@Home pricing policy in the UK has got completely out of hand. I'm afraid that it appears to me, a life-long Lego fan and consumer, that the company is now shamelessly exploiting the UK market (...) (22 years ago, 29-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Where are they being shipped from? In case they are shipped from Denmark to the EU, the VAT is around 25% (so that should be our reference). Two things come to mind: a) If they are being shipped *within* the USA (any plant there, producing (...) (22 years ago, 28-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Imperial Star Destroyer from S@H US$ 269 GBP 224 EUR 329, in Germany That's a massive GBP 50 more in the UK and Germany. How can this be justified!! Huw (22 years ago, 28-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I wish this was available, it'd be a good way to collect bricks! Hasta La Vista, Sean (...) (22 years ago, 28-Sep-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.starwars, Tom Stangl writes: snip (...) LOL - or how about designing it so it splits into several smaller pieces to represent the destruction of each Death Star at the end of both movies! - Bob (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I think we can safely call the UCS ISD the NEW "Ultimate Grey Plates Parts Pack" (UGPPP - yeehaw, Yet Another Acronym) ;-) I know I'm going to end up with at least 2, maybe 3 UGPPPs, as a start. One for at work, one possibly for at home, and one for (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Check out this sneak preview of the new Lego Direct bulk parts scheme! (URL) a modest installation cost, Lego Direct will reticulate your home with hot liquid ABS. The mixer tap enables you to select the colour and a mold is inserted into the base (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.starwars, Thomas Garrison writes: snipped links (...) Ohhhh - microfig Tie Fighters, imperial shuttle, Millenium Falcon (all perfect to go along with an ISD), x-wings, etc... Here's hoping!!!! - Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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