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(...) Looks like they are offering a new bulk assortment as well, 1x8 bricks & 2x8 plates.I guess the Orange Pumpkin is the "new & rare colors" they promised us in October. If these are the only 'new' bulk packs this season, I will be very (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think they started using a different first letter for web order confirmations (long timers and heavy users know that orders that start with P were taken by real S@H people and orders that start with T were taken by overflow), because my (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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S@H seems amazingly slow in between pages... and I'm on a T1 Why does it need to reload the applet and all the menus every time I click a new page? Anyway, I got me two o' them Jack o' Lanterns. Woo! ~Mark (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Have you seen this?: (URL) that is cool! (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It is not too clear, but I think they are just 2*1 black bricks? Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The price is a little steep, but it's still a pretty cool set. Sadly, I think TLC is getting the wrong idea about pricing -- I guess there is little hope in getting them to drop prices any time soon. The pumpkin itself is very similar to what (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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If I missed an announcement earlier, sorry. Just went to Lego.com and noticed the shop link. After going there noticed Orange Bulk Brick message, which is actually a pumpkin you can make. 87 bricks for $9.99 Haven't checked it all out yet or ordered (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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(...) I'm not sure if I have enough grey matter - but I do agree. (...) Yep, it would be better if cutting out the middle man meant low prices - but it does not. Further to that, at times I find the service here (UK/Europe) pretty poor. (...) Ditto (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) snip... (...) I was being partly facetious. I like the chrome helmets, which would be nice to be able to order in bulk. However, for each helmet I purchase through these sets, I'm going to get a dragon I'm not especially crazy about. Promoting (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) We'll forgive you anyways <grin,duck,run> (...) Sorry, unless you scope out garage sales or have a relative strapped for cash. (...) We are all waiting to see. (...) It would be nice to see more Theme-based tubs and buckets. (...) I do not (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Shouldn't this be in either lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade or lugnet.market.shopping? ;) Very nice news, Brad! Steve (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) But to what end? Does it really seem to you that Brad or TLC is more likely to respond to your acerbic tantrums than to a politely worded request for information? If in fact TLC is slow to respond in any case, does it seem probable that (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Home (...) are (...) soon (...) Actually, from a Lego perspective the purpose of these sets is to build interest in Lego. Since, I think, everyone here or using S@H is already pretty interested in Lego, I don't think it's hurting anything. (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Why should this get Brad in trouble (unless after all of his string pulling, very few people order these item)? I wouldn't count on seeing the chromed items in bulk. I doubt they'd sell more than 1000 of each pack, which undoubtedly is far too (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) me (...) that (...) the (...) please (...) West (...) Nah, we just eat 'em all on the East Coast before they get to you. Actually, the truth is that the weekend staff are contractors who handle the overflow; they can't do S@H Specials or (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi all, Brad is correct that the set is 99% basic bricks (depending on what you consider basic). However, there are plenty of these 2x6's and 2x8's as well as 2x10's. Most of these large bricks are blue or red, on the other hand there are many (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I'll take the bait... (...) Yes, I wanted to be kept informed in exactly the manner you describe. The fact that many meetings may have been held to accomplish this maneuver on the part of TLC would suggests a bloated management structure to me and (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jared, When I called the regular S&H number, I received the same response. They then forwarded me to a customer service # where they recognized the numbers, but still had limited information. Thanks to 2 phone lines and LUGNET, I was able to verify (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hey Everyone, I just tried to order the Chrome Knights sets via S@H, but the operator told me that they don't have any of those set numbers.... Is there something special that you have to mention to order them? Are they all sold out? Or is it just (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I am curious about the piece makeup in the mini-figure. It seems very expensive given that it appears to be made up almost entirely of basic bricks. From the picture in the S&H catalog, it seems like you could by about 5 $20 "blue tubs" and build (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I haven't build anything yet, but uploaded some images to: (URL) Christian --- xTI@N. LUGNet Member #479 ---...--- The World is full of AFOLs - gech1@t-online.de (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Howdy! What an incredible surprise! I recieved a large packet from LEGO Shop at Home [Germany] this morning, inlcuding the new Minifigure 3723 and the Spy Runner 3439! I backordered these a while ago, but didn't expect them to arrive that soon. Am I (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) This is the best Friday-the-13th news I've heard all day! Wicked excellent!!! (...) Does this mean that regular toy store retailers will have a choice whether or not to carry these and typically won't, or does this mean that regular toy store (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That would be really nice. Somehow there was a list of chain stores that supposedly sold the new "HTO" castle sets but even with that list it was hit or miss (there were stores on the list near me but none of them carried the sets). I've never (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Thanks!!! There was no way I could have gotten those chrome sets otherwise. -- Paul Davidson (a happy Canadian) Brad Justus <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:G2Dusz.Kx2@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) Home (...) are (...) soon (...) e.g. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) AWESOME!! This is the best Friday the 13th news ever! Thank you for listening to us and for this advance in Shop At Home service! I humbly bow to you, Aaron :o) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Brad Justus" <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:G2Dusz.Kx2@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) Home (...) are (...) soon (...) e.g. (...) and (...) This is certainly good news but it will probably have a detrimental affect on my BrickBay store. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <snip> Way to go Brad. I wonder if the people who were slamming you for not posting a "we're working on it" immediately when they first asked for these sets (who probably then would have slammed you for not giving all the details on your (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) [snip] (...) [snip] That's great news! Some other HTO or limited distribution sets that I wish S@H would also carry: 1269 White Ninja 2181 Infomaniac 2585 {Promotional set from LEGO Loco Software Package} 2870 Paradisa Barbeque 2885 Ice Cream (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) snip... (...) Brad, this may not be a good idea. I like the sets, but couldn't this get you in trouble? In the spirit of Lego Direct, how about letting us order the chromed helmets and shields and stuff in bulk? Just trying to help. :) In (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I guess whoever is writing that petition should put down their pen. :) If you ask me, impressive response from LEGO Direct. Thanks, Brad. P.S. Kudos to LEGO S@H, Direct, and Customer service for extending their hours. -Kyle (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) There is a Star Wars promotional set? What is it? (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Ditto (...) I think we should get used to calling these HTO items as TLC refers to them, or not refer to them as anything special, but we should definitely not refer to these as promo items in my opinion. A promo item is an item that a company (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Or you could purchase them directly from LEGO and demonstrate the same principle! 1.800.453.4652 Build On! John Matthews r2 <lego@r2eng.com> wrote in message news:G2DwGB.2Kz@lugnet.com... (...) e.g. (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I too, give praise to LEGO for this. We can now rest easy knowing that promo sets will be available at LEGO Shop At Home when they are introduced, although with a couple month lag time which shouldn't be too difficult to accept. Two questions (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Brad Justus wrote in message ... (...) It would be very helpful to have an official list of stores that would carry these sets so that we may purchase these sets from them and demonstrate that these sets will sell. Rose (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.general, Brad Justus writes: <snip long description of how LEGo markets various "promo" sets> Hooray! This is the type of news we like to hear. 3 cheers for Brad for listening to us and pulling the strings necessary to make things work. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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OK -- it took a little longer than we thought, but we've secured a supply of the LEGO "Chrome Knights" sets. They are now available from LEGO Shop At Home (1.800.453.4652) for $4.99 each. Currently, only sets 4816, 4817, and 4818 are in stock; we're (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.castle) !!
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(...) <Snip my original text> In the 2000 S@H summer catalogue (At least, the Canadian version) it says: "Place an order of 20$ or more from this catalogue before August 31, 2000. Then during the month of September, we'll send you a certificate for (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) 25 Now :-( Croatia are 17, so that may help us next time. Poor old Finland are 55. Scott A (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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Make them reimburse you the registration fees! (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 10-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Every non english Version is unable to open the new Flash Sites. Lego will fix this soon ??? Here is their info from 2.October: (...) To see the new pages go to (URL) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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As a matter of fact, I have the same problem, but instead of using a german version of Windows 98, I use a dutch version... Does anybody know hot this problem can be solved? Please don't tell me to change to an English version... Greetings (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think it's pretty clear that I am not suggesting even one thing against Mr. Coats. I and a few others have asked the very question that Coats is asking and received no replies at all. Some people jumped all over me because they thought my (...) (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) too! (...) Actually Richard, Lego is handling most responses by direct e-mail it seems. My post the other day about mindstorms got a direct response from the person in charge of the tour. I imagine that Tim's question might have gotten a (...) (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) What was the point of your post, Richard? To make fun of Tim because he didn't know that TLC wouldn't respond in a timely manner? Or to take the opportunity to take another shot at Brad? Didn't your mother ever tell you that if you don't have (...) (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I went there, but apparently more pocket change is needed: There was an internal error on the server in processing this request. -Tom McD. when replying, most restaurant servers have internal errors processing spamcake requests. (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You mean Brad didn't just fire back a quick and timely response to your query? Gee, will wonders never cease...and you were polite and everything too! What was the point of your being on Lugnet again, Brad? -- Richard (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, I just got off the phone with tech support. The LEGO Studios SW/Camera does not work under Windows 2000. Only on Win98 (second edition) and the new Windows Millennium. The S@H catalog is lying when it says it will run on Win2000 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <snipped> because I don't even have time to bother with the website after all the problems I've been hearing about (...) I'm glad you wrote this message. I would find it hard to believe that LEGO doesn't realize that MOMS are the primary (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Catalog Beef After several tries we are STILL waiting for a Fall Lego catalog! I would think with the amount of money our household spends at S@H we would at least get a catalog sent to us. The last time I called S@H, the gal stated that I would (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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If they don't offer, ask them to reimburse you for your expenses plus a little extra for your time. Take it in LEGO sets if they'd prefer it to cash. (...) and (...) database (...) domains, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It is speculation at this point based upon info from this post: (URL) , and from the observation that minimal effort is being put into the 9 volt line. It appears to me at least that the 9 volt line has been riding the coattails of sets (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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John Neal wrote in message <39D6E68E.DFB8BEE8@u...st.net>... (...) hope--that (...) line (...) enthusiasts (...) exceed (...) something (...) How do we know that they are abandoning the 9V line? What do you think is the possibility that they will (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yeah, the funny part is that I bought the legotechnic.com, legotechnic.org, and legotechnic.net domain names about two months ago (check out the WHOIS database and you'll see it's pointed at my DNS servers, just like my macgenius.com domain (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Having had my attention called to this page, notice that the first version of the Rock Raiders dump truck bin appears to possibly be DUPLO! FUT: lugnet.underground Frank (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.underground)
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(...) I didn't say it was suprising. (...) At the time, that -was- superior technology. (...) I'm aware of that too. I'm a graphic designer and I use a Mac at work as well as at home. (...) I'm not talking about "outside of the USA." Since the (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) All your analysis shows is the small minority of publishers who lay out books like this still use macs, where as the average member of the public (i.e. Lego customers) use PCs. It should not surprise you that the boxes, manuals, adverts and (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That would be great and that is my hope as well. My fear is that the mediocrity of recent 9 volt set designs reflects just the opposite. I see no vision, no master plan, no desire other than to put out junk. But even the *junkiest* set would (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Another Bug: If you're a User of a german windows version, the browser jumps to (URL) the OK Button, and..... (URL) a Loop forever ??? Cookies are turned on and Flash is installed (I can see the spinning Brick) Werner P.S. Every new Flashpage (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Macs Rule, PCs drool! (was Re: Lego blew it AGAIN...)
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Thanks for those astute observations, Mark! We Mac users know that Macs are superior, but it's nice to rub it in once in a while:-) FUT.fun -John (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Go to (URL) Web Extra Choose "Build the Street Sensation" Choose "Download building instructions tool to your computer" Download the offline building tool (takes forever even on a T1). Install it. Run it. Problem 1 - it requires Shockwave 7.03r1 - (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <snip> Please open the pages of your Ultimate Lego Book: pp26, 27 - Lego Chess and Rock Raiders appear in Mac windows (these are Photoshop documents, however, check out the zoom size and the file size in the corner) pp28 - Another Photoshop (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I don't know when this was corrected, but it is a two by six today, and I don't think anyone mentioned it previously. BEN (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I got the 8458 Silver Champion a couple of days ago. In the instruction booklet, it shows a web browser (looks like Netscape on a Mac) open to www.legotechnic.com. OK, fine, go to (URL) .... Unable to locate server. <sigh> Here's a penny, buy a (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's "Tynwald". Kevin (1/4 Manx) ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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Please take this OUT of .direct. It really doesn't have anything to do with .direct anymore. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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First, I apologize for jumping into this off-topic discussion with another off-topic response but I'll do it anyhow. What Paul says below is MOSTLY true, with some reservations. My experience is now about a decade old, so you UK people can help me (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) I copied this to lugnet.market.theory Shouldnt forget that the UK prices include VAT, whereas their is no sales tax in the US prices. This probably accounts for a sizeable chunk of the difference I also copied in the German prices. These are (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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This is all pretty bad when one sees it in black and white - I think I was happier when I only had a sneaking suspicion that I was being ripped off! That said, I'm sure LEGO would say that marketing in Europe is much more expensive as the markets (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Well, whether you like it or not, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales are all subordinate to the sovereignty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, sharing her laws, defense, and currency. But I'd be the first one to support (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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Ok folks, time to move this out of lugnet.lego.direct. :) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) Yes, but you forget you could buy Scotland for the price of a studio flat down here. And that prices in many shops and for many services are much higher (I only have to compare what I pay in the same shop as my family in the west country or (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) No worse than the Governments (of all persuasions) who consider that whatever policies are good for the South-East of England will be appropriate for the whole country. Some examples; <Ben Elton mode> The folk of Shetland pay the same rate of (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) Nearly. You need to separate physical geography from political boundaries Geog: Great Britain is the single large island northwest of France. It is often mistaken as the polical boundary - for example in sports events where a UK team is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) I know what you mean. These are all the geographical terms I know of for where I live, and some of their definitions: England: Obvioulsly, just England British Isles: Basicly, all the land we own (not including our commonwealth, but the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) I would bet that many folks in England, and even more elsewhere could not tell you what England, Great Britain, or the UK actually represent. Geographically or politically speaking. They are all the same place to many people. E.g. You (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) Nope, only that the UK should be described as the UK (it is now) not "England" as it was a few days ago. Even though the error was corrected, I was bemused by the response of LEGO - so I shared it. As for Scotalnd's FIFA ranking (England is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(...) Where is Scotland? 22nd according to FIFA rankings. Lets face it, the average .com considers the UK to be the 51st State of the USA. How many corporates dont have a UK web site and just point you their US one on the basis that we speak the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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(URL) my moan above about Scotland Wales and NI being transformed into English Counties I scribbled a note of to LEGO. I got this reply: (...) I am left wondering is LEGO does not understand that the UK, GB, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ie)
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Brad, Can we get an answer on whether these are coming to the US or not? (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yes this is very encouraging news.... very encouraging. And I expect more little bugs in the future, but by the sound of it, TLC is on top of it. And it is very gratifying to see that we are listened to after all. (God Bless you KKK and the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Cool! I think this is one of the most positive messages we have seen from TLC that they really do want to reach out to us. I'd almost hazard that this is more positive than Brad's involvement here. To those that feel that TLC "just doesn't get (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hey Frank, I've been one of the most optimistic ones among all. I didn't like all these negative tones either, since I was too happy about each and ervery small step forward that Brad Justus announced. I kept believing that everything will be (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hi Ben, the entire story has been pretty easy, so here's a short version that may hopefully answer all your questions: I called LEGO S@H early this morning and I was very excited about how it works. I couldn't wait to place my first order. However, (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39C67132.AF7873...est.net... (...) great (...) I agree :-) I have been reading this group for quite a while and it saddened me that the majority of posts have a negative tone. For some strange (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hmmm.... Susan's daughter, perhaps;-) All seriousness aside, thanks for sharing, Christian-- I think that is a great example of how things are going to be different from now on IMO. I really believe that TLC has turned the (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I think that is great that a manager called you on this. I have some thoughts and questions on this. Did she say specifically that she called you because of your postings on the Web? It is possible that the managers/trainers are actively (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hi all again!!!! I know I am replying to my own e-mail, but something GREAT happened that pushed my dissapointment at least a far step away, although I am still sceptic. Wow, please let me share the latest news, since it's been an interesting story! (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) I have to admit that I wasn't exactly thrilled when I saw what is available through S@H over here in the Netherlands (from what I saw it's about the same as in Germany). The list is twice as short as the US version. (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hi all, the guy that actually contacted LEGO this morning was me, but Paul: Thanks a lot for mentioning it here already. If anyone wants to know what excactly happened, read on. And Brad, I hope you read this as well! Since I am very excited about (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hi One of the german Lego Forum members just tried to order something from the new S@H Germany, what a joke, sorry we don't have that, sorry we don't have this,sorry that is US only, its not suppose to be in the German catalog, then the girl told (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It is not the Australian national dish. That is Vegemite!! Marmite is English to my knowledge. Mutter, mutter Tim (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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As Tom mentioned, that's the old site. However, I think I like the old site just a bit more. Seems that if you want to sell a product, you should provide all the info you can about the product in the most convenient manner possible. Not listing a (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It's a bug that it doesn't work with some browsers even though they do accept cookies. And it's bad design for the site to not work at all without them. But it's not a bug. Cookies which are sent back to the original server only are a good (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Sorry, no, I can't. When I access it now, it tells me that I have to accept a cookie, which I refuse to do. I guess I won't be visiting the Lego site anymore, until they fix this bug. Some of the folks having trouble getting the new stuff may (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I can see said the blindman!!! Finally :-) Jude (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hi Jude, No, the set of elements is the same, allowing for the error on the 2x8 brick. I suspect that your problem has to do with retrieving pages from a proxy or from a local DNS which still has the old address cached. Be patient and I'm (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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