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(...) First, it is a feather in the cap of the LegoDirect division NOT to resort to the creation of new molds or making a new mold for an old part where no useable molds exists. So for now, their policy is NO NEW MOLDS. But that is only LegoDirect, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Well, as for the cypress tree issue... Lego Direct is responsible for all the new re-releases, and it doesn't seem to have the power to make new molds, I guess to cut costs for more AFOL-targeted models. While the big fad models made outside Lego (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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As I was building 4480 Jabba's Palace, I was thinking "nice pieces, useful colours, but what will I do with all those Jabbas if I buy more of them?" Then I thought to myself ... Why it is uneconomic to make new molds for cypress trees etc which (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: S@H: Where are the compressor pump sets?
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;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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i actually spent time on the phone with lego today inquiring about this kit. i need one so badly. they are available in europe, but not the us. how frustrating. i need the tank more than anything, and the nice people at S@H agreed to send me one for (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Can I have a wild guess at what you want to make? Duq "Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HDFq5p.otr@lugnet.com... (...) pump, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I would be happy to order them Pistco Dacta and forward them to you, since I live in the US. here's the link for them (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I need at least four of them ...... Dennis (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Set 5218 (pneumatic pack). it's quite expensive if you only need the pump, but it has one. Inventory: (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If you have access to Pitsco, you can still order pneumatic parts, they're in the most recent print catalog. The online catalog also has the parts, but doesn't have the pictures to show you what you're ordering: (URL) received my first Pitsco (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I thought they were still available at S@H until a few months ago, but recently I saw they aren't in the assortment anymore. And I think there isn't a set incl. such a small pump, am I right? Dennis Bosman (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Finally the Train Engine Shed is also available to order via Shop At Home Europe. Backorders are now taken and orders will be sent out May 16th 2003. Attached a little bit of information on the set. Train Engine Shed, #10027. Ages 9+. 663 pieces. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Number of sets (was Re: LUGNET set guide now links to BrickLink set inventories)
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I vaguely remember a post some time ago wherein someone posted that Lego HQ wasn't even certain about all the set names and numbers they had ever used. Or maybe that was part numbers Paul Sinasohn (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Number of sets (was Re: LUGNET set guide now links to BrickLink set inventories)
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(...) Dear LD, In the interests of improving the number of inventories we AFOLs create of old sets is there any way of finding out how many sets TLC has made? Clearly this is a difficult question to define when you take into account promos, service (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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With the re-release of the pirate line, How about doing a sails parts pack. They don't last as well as ABS bricks, especially with constant play from small children. I am also sure the perceived value to the buyer is a lot higher than your cost to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: www.legolinks.com
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(...) Or just little ol' me! Yeah, I was going to send a note, but decided to post here and clarify why this is a big deal. James, you are right, Fair Play does allow for quite a bit of flexibility in what fans can do on their own sites. The purpose (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Saturday Science Event - Pictures of the Create and Race -
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Pictures of the Event. (URL) tried to capture the interest everyone had in the buckets of Lego and how everyone had so much fun racing their vehicles after creating them. Great event, thank you all. Eric Sophie www.biomechanicalbricks.com (...) (22 years ago, 31-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi Jake, I just received the new designer sets. From what I saw up to now, I am very happy with those products. Classic Lego at his best with nice assortment and great price. But I am surprise to see errors on the listing of the parts for set 4029. (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Another five unique LEGO Shop At Home eBay auctions have just launched, and you can see them all here: (URL) the auction descriptions: This colorful, one-of-a-kind LEGO Easter egg comes glued, and can be “cracked” open to hide candy or a gift (...) (22 years ago, 26-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: 10027 Train Engine Shed now available for pre-order
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(...) Hi Joel, thanks for the heads up... I've been waiting for this set to appear on SAH. I've already seen enough from the pictures from BricksWest to know I'll be ordering this one. Too bad we have to wait until June. Sometimes they're a little (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) With all us AFOL's going spend crazy and I'm sure a fair bit of kids will too, I can't see them fail! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Agreed! :) Looks like a great way to get a lot of those weird new curved parts, as well as some interesting colors. I hope these do well, too. -JHK (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I notice the age range on these sets is 6-99, so we adults are allowed to buy them too :-) Of course, I guess there will be a swag of emails from all those 100+ Lugnetters miffed at their exclusion. Kerry (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) GREAT price points, much better than I had feared. Perhaps since these sets require no new molds and no licensing, some of the cost savings has been passed on to us. I hope these are huge sellers. I will be doing my bit, you can be sure. (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Woo-hoo! I can finally act my age again!! ...At least for another 69 years anyway... ;-D -Hendo (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I notice the age range on these sets is 6-99, so we adults are allowed to buy them too :-) Of course, I guess there will be a swag of emails from all those 100+ Lugnetters miffed at their exclusion. Kerry (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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The new Designer Sets are now on SAH (w/ pictures) and some are shipping now or real soon (to US, at least): (URL) Wild Collection: Available Now! (USA) 4100 Maximum Wheels: Ships by March 13! (USA) 4099 Robobots: Ships by March 31 (USA) 4096, 4097, (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 5 things I would like to see from TLC/Lego Direct...
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(...) ... sort its S@H inventory out so that items listed as "in stock" actaully are "in stock" Twice I've had items "backorder cancelled". I'm informed there is a lack of synchronisation between online and telephone ordering. Scott A (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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| | Re: Cool, received Main Street Legend 10041 today!
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(...) Snip (...) Snip (...) guess... So far, I'm not using mine. (...) snip (...) This is my guess also. Funny, I always thought that the building was a garage only-no dealer with a (separate?) office above. when I read your post, I remembered that (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Designer sets at Shop@Home?
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(...) They were previewsed at Toy Fair in NYC last week; they are the same sets that first surfaced in January: robots, cars, planes, animals, etc. (all non-System-- themed models, but with no mini-figures). (URL) down to the "Inventor and Designer" (...) (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi! I noticed today on the S@H site a new products line: Lego Designer Sets, but there is nothing for sale yet. I am very curious about them, can someone explain what are these sets? Thanks, Yanick (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Community Events Information (Was:BricksWest 2003 Event Coordinator's Report)
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Yay! Eric Sophie (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yep. (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Matthew, Just wondering, was this meeting when you and James saw the Wampa from Lego Magazine discussed in this thread on FBTB: (URL) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) OK...let me give you the nutshell version here. I am not a spokesman for the attendees of the event, just another enthusiast participant sharing my personal thoughts. I will stress that none of us are under any type of confidentiality (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Train Wheel Friction?
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I contacted Lego Direct and presented the problem to them stating that there was significant drag on the gray wheel sets. In the course of the discussion the lady (name escapes me) who is the customer service rep for trains was not aware of this (...) (22 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) My modest LEGO train collection consists of one MOT kit, one Santa Fe Kit (full train, not starter), and one Metroliner kit. These are all sets with the "new" wheelsets. For the most part I think I lucked out with the MOT and Santa Fe. Both (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Changes to the 10021 - U.S.S. Constellation
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(...) Not exactly. The box shown at Brickswest was what looked to be the original artwork from when the set was first released (the kid had the Rolls Royce model on the shelf behind him, for goodness sake!) It looked to me, and the few people that I (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Changes to the 10021 - U.S.S. Constellation
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(...) I am misremembering. Sorry! The box shown at BricksWest has it the conventional way as well. (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: New Engine Shed
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(...) It does look brilliant. A dark red version may be asking a lot, but if I could just drop my own hint... I hope they make an extra lot of those 1x4x5 windows in WHITE, and make them into a service pack. I'm afraid the black ones just aren't as (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct)
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