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(...) Sounds ostensibly cool, but does anyone have saved images of these files? I keep getting a 404 error on my part, and I think others have experienced this problem as well. Other than that, this sounds pretty great, new visors, ninja parts, (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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9:25PM Pacific Time on Sat 10/12 - I'm getting that .NET error too. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wow! Green 2x8 plates, loads of tiles... Shop@Home sure has listened to what AFOL's have been asking for. Thanks to all that helped realize this! (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Wow, there are a lot of accessory sets available when you pretend you're from the UK. Including 5060. . .which is listed as "available now". . .so TLC still has shooting cannons? I'm kinda curious about 5195. What colour are those? TWS (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general)
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Some of these are already available of shop.lego.com if you set the basket to UK - I noticed them a couple of days ago. They're not available in the US (yet) but I'm sure they're coming soon! I love the minifig hats and hair pack (Dark gray (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I didn't hear about the Super Car find until I got home yesterday, about 8 hours after it sold out. So this morning I hit some garage sales, and found nothing spectacular, large gray baseplate for a buck, bucket only filled two inches deep (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Thanks to you too, Huw, and your cohorts at Brickset for making them available! Interesting--I like the pillars/supports and grey fence assortments. Sadly, no macaroni packs in the offing here, at least--but maybe one of these days, hm? best (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Never mind :) Yeah clear bricks!! jt (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I get a .NET compile error when I go to brickset.com. Anyone else getting this? jt (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Huw Millington" <hmillington@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:H3vuzI.C7r@lugnet.com... (...) follow (...) Sorry, 24 new packs, I forgot to add the transparent bricks pack... Huw (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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The new German Shop At Home catalogue features no less than 23 new packs, plus three Christmas sets which includes an excellent Christmas tree made from green slopes. Check out images of them all at www.brickset.com, follow the link on the top news (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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Well, to all those who got a copy, have fun with them. ;) Certainly one of the better Technic sets Lego has produced, and a great source for parts too. For those who missed this, Super Cars are frequently available on ebay these days (probably the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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All GONE!! sold out by 2:30pm Dam!!!!!!! (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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"Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@rogers.com> wrote in message news:H3u568.2p0@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I understand your point but at the same time, had you still had Canadian S@H, the Super Cars they found today wouldn't have been (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Mike, I am not nitpicking, I just want LEGO to remember and acknowledge we are here. I find I miss having our own S@H in our own currency. I also have other reasons I don't want to bring up here, for the sake of preventing futile debate. I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.ca) !
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"Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@rogers.com> wrote in message news:H3u0pn.DxE@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) phone. (...) No need to nitpick, I think what Jake meant to say was "available from US Shop at Home" which is where anyone in the US (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) US and Canada, eh? Jude (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Darn, Waited on phone for a bit only to get dis'd by the operator on NO MORE. I think I am going to cry.... Thanks for that info though Jake your the best. Since you guys seem to be looking in the corners how about trying the other corner. I'll bet (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Dang, I waited on hold for 30 minutes and no supercar to show for it. Some Muzak would have been nice, or maybe just a message every once in a while to let the caller know "Yes, you are still connected and in line." Well, enjoy your cars. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You had better watch out... these other guys might beat you up for that kind of thinking! :) Just to let everyone know, we are all sold out of this item! Jake --- Jake McKee Senior Producer LEGO Direct (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Heheh. I assume the finders fee will be a percentage of what you find, no? :) Hey, Jake, if this sort of thing is happening, I know a certain someone who has several years experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment who would (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You have to dial shop at home. Less than 25 left now. 1-800-453-4652 I think Williams F1 is under Racers (don't ask me why) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Jake, Any truth to ther rumor that the LEGO Warehouse looks like the last scene in the Speilberg Movie, "Raiders of the Lost Arc?" It might mean some interesting "finds" in the future. I could as an amateur archeologist offer to come to the LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Sorry, meant to mention... this is US only and only available over the phone. Jake --- Jake McKee Senior Producer LEGO Direct (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I got one (woohoo!), and I'm in Canada. The person on the phone didn't ask for the code. Jeff J (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I can't find it either. Where are we supposed to look? Where is the "source code" supposed to go? On another note, what happened to the Williams F1 car? I can't find that one either. I though it was available now. TJ (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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"Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:H3tv33.J08@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) It isn't on the web, you have to call them and I suspect this is US only. I just ordered mine (and I only ordered one). The (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Jake, I rushed to the LEGO website to find this set, but was unsuccessful in my attempt; is this valid for phone orders only? Is it available everywhere? TIA, Pedro (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Aaah, aahh, aaahh. I can't find it. Is this US only? Oh, and thanks ever so much by the way! (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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All, A few lucky folks are going to be very happy this weekend... We just found a few (very few) 8880 Super Car sets in a corner of the warehouse. There seriously aren't many, so if you want one, you had better hurry. Since there are so few, we are (...) (22 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping) !
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"Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:H2oGxy.Mv1@lugnet.com... (...) at (...) Don't you mean the July/August UK issue? I have just received the Sept/Oct UK issue, with HP on the front, and have to say that the Ask (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Oh, uh right...oops. {:^) Centipede though, that would be awesome to see. MTH made an O-gauge model a while ago. It's huge! -Stefan- (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Dude! ...that would be great for a Babyface Centipede, but I think you meant a 3 axle (or 6 wheel) motor. :-) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Speaking of conversion kits, I just thought of a crazy idea; What about offering a conversion kit for the A unit to make it an Alco FA-2 or PA-1? Engines existed for both in the warbonnet scheme, and it doesn't take many bricks to change it. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Quite right. This is why the model scales have brass flywheels on top of the motors. As for the rubber, we need actual traction tires (with treads) on the wheels, not just wrapped rubber bands. (...) You can find the NMRA RPs for weight here: (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I am thinking that there is a FAQ entry in here somewhere on weight. I am pressed for time but - engines benefit from more weight, up to a point... additional weight (especially over the drivers) gives additional traction/adhesion. The 4561 is (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) My observation : Most LEGO engines are simply too light! The motor has more power, but it can't be transferred onto the track because of the lack of grip. With my 4551 Crocodiles and my MOC DB211 I added some weight bricks, as found in old 12v (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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More good news! As you probably know, we asked the LEGO fans to vote on what LEGO Legend they wanted to see come back the most. The winner was the Black Seas Barracuda pirate ship. As of today, you can pre-order this set through Shop At Home! (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.market.shopping) !
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(...) Glad to know its not just me who was puzzled by this. (...) Man, every story I hear gets me more depressed! I don't own any ATSF stuff yet. I decided to wait for the cars to come out and an LD "kit" offer since my LEGO budget is limited. I now (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'm in the same boat, not a train expert but had the same thoughts as your posting. (...) My thoughts exactly when I saw the offer. (...) Naahhh!!!! Hope not. (...) Artistically you still need the B-unit to create the piece de la resistance. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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