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Thanx Tom for the phone number. I just called and spoke to an employee named Bambi (with that name she should be working for Disneyland not Legoland), she verified that there is a 30 minute shopping pass, simply go to the front gate and they imprint (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Yes, such a pass does exist, according to people working IN the park (last time I was there, someone mentioned it). I don't know the details of it, however. Have you tried calling them for more info? (760) 918-5346 (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Try this (URL) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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Someone (non-lego) at work was telling me they saw a bit in the Orlando Sentinal newspaper about a (possible) Legoland being planned in Florida? He couldn't rember which day he saw it. Does anyone know anything? (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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I have heard rumor of a special shopping pass issued at Legoland California, which would allow a person to go into the main shop there in the park for a limited time for free. Would someone out there in the know please confirm or deny this rumor. I (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Agreed, Mike. "Well-adjusted" is just too much to hope for from a land that doesn't get enough sunlight, or for that matter, fresh news. They had better stop reading those old Doonesbury cartoons from 1985. -Tom McD. (who's looking forward to (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39357EEA.9F7591...est.net... (...) meeting (...) tree-hugging, (...) Evian - how passé. <g,d,r> Mike (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Hey! I resemble that remark! Only I drink Sobe, not Evian. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Woo-Hoo. We normal, well adjusted Midwestern types are looking forward to meeting you sandal-wearing, beach-bumming, Evian-drinking, free-loving, tree-hugging, long-haired California types! -John (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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I know Russell has revised his days that he'll be there, and I have too. I plan to be there 7/12-13. I look forward to seeing trainy stuff and the LDraw exhibit as well. I would like to meet as many Lugnet'ers as possible. -Tom McD. when replying, (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LDraw to display at Legoland California for Kidvention
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(...) :( You're going to miss some serious festing....hope you can make it . (...) Sure there is. To lighten my load travelling, either you could send them with John Neal, or ship them to Terry K or Mike P. When you get ready to loan them out we can (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) most (...) such (...) imagination. (...) don't (...) Thanks for the clarification! I think you're spot on. (...) That sounds pretty swell. (...) generated (...) I do have physical models for all of that except the blue version of the hopper. (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Mee too....well in February. :) (...) Ok, email me closer to the date when your plans are more set, and I'll see if we still need some. You're definitely welcome to chill with us at the booth! :) (...) Great job! But thats a *really* hard job (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I agree as well. Again, this is the problem you get when a couple spaceheads run a display ;) It'd be nice to have some train models, because the train layout is going to be right across the tent from us. (...) 99% of the time. We're going to (...) (24 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Agreed. There is more to LEGO than space. Indeed, I would argue that the most creative models are those that represent things already built in real life such as buildings and current day vehicles, rather than things from the imagination. But (...) (24 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Yes, Ruby's rocks. There were models there on opening day (we went there after the park closed) last year, sounds like the same ones. I asked about them and was told that it was due to the close association with TLG. (there's a Ruby's ice (...) (24 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I'm now "officially" an AFOL. I had my 18th birthday recently. I might be able to make it to the convention, I already have lodging, I just need the time and the funds. As it is, I can only go for three days. If that is the case, then I would (...) (24 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Good point. That's the problem you get when a couple spaceheads run the display ;) I'll make it a point to incorporate other types. -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (24 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Those are all great models.. but I strongly hope that the final list covers a wider variety of model types, not just space/flying machines! Kevin (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) So far, My E-43 Transport ((URL) K's X-Wing and Apache Helicopter Eric Kingsley's B-Wing (in all its first MOTM glory) :) We'll be asking for/selecting a few more once we discuss the operation further. If you have a really neat one and want to (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Great!! Could you also see if anyone is willing to put up a young AFOL for a few days too? :) I could stand to save a little $$ on hotel. And, if anyone has access to a professional collapsible backdrop display, that could help us out too. (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Out of interest: Which models are you displaying? Fredrik (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Tim, I just noticed this. We'll talk it over at today's LUGOLA meeting. Your timing was perfect. 10.5 hrs until the meeting begins.... -Dave (who should be sleeping, but isn't) (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I will most likely be bringing my laptop to legoland then.. Loan?? lol (24 years ago, 26-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | LDraw to display at Legoland California for Kidvention
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Greetings! I've just secured arrangements with Lego Direct to exhibit LDraw at the Kidvention in Legoland California this summer, from July 12-15. This display will consist of: High quality posters of renderings done using LDraw [1], information on (...) (24 years ago, 26-May-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.general) !!
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| | LEGOLAND, CA Job Fair: Saturday
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This from LEGOLAND, CA website. posted May 16, 2000: (URL) Job Fair: The Parks latest Job Fair is happening this Saturday from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad. In an effort to find enthusiastic Model Citizens, the Parks term for (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-00, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: New LEGOLAND park in the works
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(...) I would love Miami or Ft. Lauderdale (since I live here), but, I think Orlando or West Palm Beach (were Playmobil has a park) will win out. I can get to Orlando in less 3 hours between 9PM and 6AM on the Florida Turnpike averaging 70MPH, so (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Tampa would be sweet (since I live here). It's not as congested as Orlando, and I think the cost of land and whatnot is a bit cheaper. One could only dream for such a thing (*sigh*). But, Orlando is only an hour away. Surely, if I can drive (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | RE: Lego shop at windsor?
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I visited Windsor Legoland last week and had a pretty good look round the shop. As far as I could see there were no service packs on the shelves. Cheers, Steve (24 years ago, 17-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) they (...) they (...) main (...) Ok, I have just phoned Lego UK who claim that Windsor does not stock any service items as they are all special orders from Denmark. I guess this confirms your "old stock" theory. Unfortunatly, being on the (...) (24 years ago, 17-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) I've been there every year so far (although not this year yet)and to date they have sold the service packs, so although they may not have new stock in they might well have some old stuff left over. However, the shop is inside the main gates so (...) (24 years ago, 17-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Does the lego shop at windsor stock service packs of any sort or only full sets? Also, can you visit the shop without going into Legoland itself or do you have to visit the park? I maybe near there in the next couple of weeks but won't have time (...) (24 years ago, 17-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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| | Re: New LEGOLAND park in the works
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(...) Ooops! I missed that update. Thanks! (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Why wouldn't they? With new attractions opening all the time (most recently Men in Black Alien Attack) and new multi-million dollar rides being announced so often ($150M+ SPACE pavilion at Epcot), they can't just stay at those prices. Even I (...) (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Go re-read (URL). LEGO seems to have changed its collective mind. Steve (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) ...But one can dream!!! DC needs some more nice attractions like this. And we WAMMIES have proven through the Store at Potomac Mills that we can spend a whole bunch of money and that there is an interest in this area! ...you can go back to (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC!!!...!!! Can I get my lifetime pass yet? Perhaps I can just move to the site? (...) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) #160 (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Kidvention.. who's going?
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I'm thinking of going down to Carlsbad sometime during the week of 7/8.. anyone else gonna be there? I don't have a set day for that week, but will try and schedule it around a day when other local maniacs would be there to possibly meet up. -Tom (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Lego's target audience is younger (3 to 12 years old) than the existing parks (9 to 25 years olds), according to the newspaper article. Also, if competition was too much the theme parks here wouldn't have recently raised their admission (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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In Reply to: (...) (posted from Richmond, VA) I remember hearing that in the early 90's LEGO was considering building the first U.S. LEGOLAND in northern VA. According to what I read later the company decided to look elsewhere after local yokels (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I've heard the oppisite (www.screamscape.com). Orlando already has way too much compieition. Seven Disney parks, three Universal parks, two from Sea World, and those day out expeditions to the two theme parks in Tampa. There is only so much (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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The May 11th issue of The Orlando Sentinal had an article stating: "Lego Co., the Danish construction toy maker, is about to initiate talks with officials in Orlando and in the greater Washington, D.C. area about plans to develop another LEGOLAND (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.legoland) !
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| | Sending messages to the RCX from a VC++ program
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Hi, We are trying to communicate with our LegoMindstorm robot from Microsoft Visual C++. We have our robot already programmed to respond to messages of values 1,2 and 3 (this has been tested using NQC and the robot responds correctly). But we are (...) (25 years ago, 14-May-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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i just got back from the rubys in the outlet mall next to legoland, and they have legos in there! they had a large (4') penguin, a deer lying down and a dark knights castle that didn't look like an official set. there was another lego scene like the (...) (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Trip information
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Hi, We (2 adults and 2 children, ages 6 and 2) are planning to go to Legoland Billund this summer. May be last week of July or between first and second week of August. Arriving from Barcelona with plane and maybe loan a car. May somebody send me any (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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| | Re: beach?
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Have you made your trip to Carlsbad yet, Paul? If not, let me know and I'll tell you all about the beaches. Asa starter, there is only about a mile stretch in Carlsbad where you can reasonably reach the beach, with one section (across from the (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Brief LLW report
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Went there yesterday when it was dull and dreary, on the way back from a short holiday in the Cotswolds. The Wave Racer is 'opening soon' The LEGO Racers and Creation Centre are a LONG way off being finished. I am no expert, but I would imagine it (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Legoland CA expansion news
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Hmm, I wonder if they turned a profit their first year. Does anyone know? Adrian Egli <AdrianJEgli@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:FtBo09.1wH@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 21-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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I saw this in the news today. (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | The LEGO Maniac Kidvention
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Republication of LEGOLAND, California press release of Apr 17, 2000: (URL) to gather in July for first LEGO Maniac Kidvention at LEGOLAND® CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 17, 2000) – Thousands of youngsters are expected to descend upon LEGOLAND® California (...) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | beach?
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So, we're finally going to Legoland, and want to hang out an extra day at the beach. What's the beach like in Carsbad? From surfing the web (the Tamerack Lodge site), it looks like in the north end of the city there is a cliff with staircase to go (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Lego Easter Bunny
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Hi! I just posted some pictures (on Brickshelf.com) of a bunny I built a couple of weeks ago in honor of Easter. It is based on a model of a rabbit located in LEGOLAND California's Enchanted Walk[1]. There are pictures of the original rabbit in the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.announce.brickshelf, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.legoland.california) !!
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| | Ambassador Days Building Class
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Yesterday (4-2-00) I got to spend two hours with a model builder at Legoland as part of my Ambassador pass. It was a lot of fun. I had just recently upgraded from my annual pass, so I had almost no information about the event execpt that it was two (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | New newsgroup for LEGOLAND Deutschland
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Christian Gemünden of Germany noted that LEGO has announced the official name for its fourth LEGOLAND theme park: (URL) following is an update to a message posted many months ago... --Todd (...) New: lugnet.legoland.deutschland (group): LEGOLAND® (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.deutschland, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.de.by.mue, lugnet.announce)
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| | ------( Terms of use for lugnet.com )------
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland)
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| | ------( Welcome to lugnet.legoland.deutschland )------
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Welcome to lugnet.legoland.deutschland, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.legoland.deutschland (group): LEGOLAND® Deutschland (Günzburg, Bayern, Deutschland): announcements, get-togethers, shows, events, questions, discussions, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland)
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| | the new park has a name now.
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Hi all, I recieved the latest German Club Magazine a few days ago. In there TLC announced the official new name of the fourth LEGO park in Germany/Bavaria. The official name will be: "LEGOLAND Deutschland"! At least this is what they announced (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland) !
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| | Re: Target-exclusive Legoland sweepstakes
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I am curious about the exclusivity of the sweepstakes and ticket promotion. Tonight I saw the same Millenia throwbot 8520 at a Wal-Mart in Utah and it had the same offer. The box said it contained a voucher for a free childs ticket if accompanied by (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Target-exclusive Legoland sweepstakes
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FYI, if you read the tiny pic of the ticket, it is one child entry free with one paid adult entry. Still a deal, though, for those with kids. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Tom Stangl, VFAQman wrote in message <38D9843A.C342C580@vfaq.com>... (...) This particular Target had both regular Millenium throwbots and the special Millenium Throwbots with the Legoland Ticket. The boxes were clearly marked that they contained (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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As in there are tickets in random boxes, or in every box? (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Target-exclusive Legoland sweepstakes
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They also have a special Millenium Throwbot that includes a free Legoland ticket inside. Rose Susan Hoover wrote in message <8EFF6C93Drumplestx@...63.236>... (...) (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Target-exclusive Legoland sweepstakes
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While browsing the LEGO aisle at Target last night, I encountered a sweepstakes entry form and box on an endcap. The sweepstakes runs from March 19 thru April 1, is a Target exclusive, and the grand prize is a trip for 4 to Legoland California. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Legoland Windsor - Opening day report (sort of)
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Well, as planned, we went to Legoland Windsor on Saturday, March 11, it's official first day of the new season. We arrived shortly before 1pm which means we missed the Royal visit (Charles, Wills, Harry, Andrew, Beatrice and Euganie (sp?)), no great (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Galactic Challenge Sept at Legoland CA
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found on www.theforcenet. fut .legoland Lego & Lucasfilm Present ‘Galactic Challenge' Thu, Feb 03, 00 10:52:10 PM EST According to today's press release from Legoland, the Legoland theme park in California will host the 'Galactic Challenge', an (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Going to Lego Land CA. What do you want?
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I had to chang the day to Friday 21st of January. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Going to Lego Land CA. What do you want?
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Hi all Lugnet-ers I'm heading to LegoLand CA Monday the 17th of January. is there any thing you would like for me to get you while I'm there? Post cards, Key chains, T shirts, cups, etc. All I ask is that you pay me back my cost and postage. time (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jan-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Rose Parade Float
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Speaking of typos... "I see a coloredful drawing at the URL above but no picture." Coloredful??? As in past tense of being full of color? Hehehe Got you... Fred (URL) to change sub-domain names so I have a chance of getting CLSOTW) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas)
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| | Re: Rose Parade Float
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(...) Sounds great! Anyone have any real pictures? I see a coloredful drawing at the URL above but no picture. --Todd [added lugnet.legoland.california & lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas to crosspost list] (25 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas)
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| | Re: Lighting LEGOLAND California
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(...) few (...) Hi Suzanne and everyone, I went to LEGOLAND CA 10 days ago. It was really fun. I saw the "lighting up LEGOLAND" on a seasonly brochure they gave us at the front, so my family and I went to see it as a final treat, a little bit before (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: How old are you?
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Hi all ... I just turned 65 a week ago and have been doing LEGOs for about twenty years ... a whole lot better than the Lincoln Logs that I had as a kid! The day after Christmas my two sons (11 & 12 y.o.) and I went to LEGOLand ... it was great! And (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Lego Land, East Coast?
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(...) The orginal plan has always been two LEGOLand parks in the US, it is just that California won over Florida and Virginia the first time around. It is unconfirmed, but very possible, that LEGOLand will be building a park in Florida, south of (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland)
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I think Lego should make a Lego Land on the East Coast. The West Coast can't have all the fun. For all the Lego Maniac's on the East Coast we have to travel all the way to Califoria costs big air fairs. This isn't areason but Lego is located in (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Website update - town, trains, Legoland Windsor pics
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After a good deal of delay I have completed updating my site: (URL) pictures of a trip to Legoland Windsor this summer: (URL) of my recently completed (and then torn down) town layout: (URL) few train pics: (URL) school Technic class pics: (URL) you (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lighting LEGOLAND California
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(...) Hmm, since I do working the Consulting Engineer business, it is a very interesting article. It is nice to see contractors doing some value added thinking on projects, where as the engineer sometimes is not on site and see things. I wonder if (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Just bumped into this. "Electrical Contractor," (a trade mag)'s November 1999 cover story is about wiring Legoland California. Pretty interesting to read. The audience for the article is not of the LEGO fan kind, so it's strictly business. There are (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Coasters at the LegoLand parks
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Hello, Could anyone tell me which of the LegoLand parks have roller coasters? I know the new one in California has a custom Vekoma Roller Skater, themed in a castle with tire drive lifts... someone had mentioned also that another one of the parks (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: LEGOLand Questions
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(...) Carlsbad has a tiny airport itself, as well, but it's a commuter-flight only airport. James (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LEGOLand Questions
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Comments inlined below. (...) <snip> (...) San Diego is closer. It is about one hour south of Anaheim, and it is roughly half an hour north of San Diego (when traffic is moving). (...) I don't know when spring break is, but we went midweek and I was (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LEGOLand Questions
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(...) san diego is somewhat closer, but the difference isn't too much. It will probably be easier to get flights into san diego, though, since it's bigger. (it's also usually cheaper, but if you have frequent flyer miles I guess that doesn't matter) (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LEGOLand Questions
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Late January/Early February. With the exception of the first two weeks of December, that period is the emptiest for theme parks. (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | LEGOLand Questions
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Last week my wife suggested that I cash in some frequent flyer miles (certainly have plenty of them) and take our son (just he and I) to LEGOLand for his birthday. After my initial surprise wore off, I agreed that this would be a great idea. His (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Around Dec. 20th
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That's when I'll be there. Anyone up for it? (It might be anytime between Dec. 17 and 27 - I'm not sure yet) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Legoland passholder discount
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(...) Thanks for the info! I'll be there around that time, maybe I'll buy something (though maybe after Xmas there'll be discounts...) -Shiri (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Legoland passholder discount
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Legoland will have a passholder discount of 20% on all items including sets, which are not normally discounted, from Dec. 13th to Dec. 24th. Excluded are sale items and like. Legoland prices are closer to S@H so with the sales tax, the prices will (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Question About Visiting Carlsbad Legoland
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(...) It's about an hour, depending on traffic. Just take Interstate 5 south for about 50-60 miles. (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Question About Visiting Carlsbad Legoland
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(...) It is about an hour or so South of Santa Ana (depends on the day). Just hop on the 5 Frw South and watch for the signs. The store (called the Big Store) is inside the park. You should visit their WEB site (link is on the regular LEGO WEB site) (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Question About Visiting Carlsbad Legoland
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I have a question for anyone who can help. I will be on a business trip to Santa Ana, CA in early December and would love to go to Legoland. How far is it from Santa Ana? Can I just go visit their Lego store and not go into the park? Thanks, Glen T. (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Seeking Pictures of Statue of Liberty at Legoland
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I will be going to LEGOLAND CA next week. I will try to get some pics of the backside of the Statue of Liberty. I have a digital camera and I hope to get some good pics. I will be down there for a whole week, so I plan to take a ton of pics. Dave (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Seeking Pictures of Statue of Liberty at Legoland
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Seeking pictures of the back side of the Statue of Liberty at Legoland. The Ultimate Lego Book has pictures of the front. I would like pictures of the back side to be able to duplicate it for myself. If anyone has or will be going to Legoland, could (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Upcoming trip help
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Scott Smallbeck: (...) Danish State Railways: (URL) State Railways: (URL) State Railways: (URL) should be a really good German web site with European train timetables, but I don't know the URL (you could try <URL: (URL) >). Play well, Jacob (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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| | Upcoming trip help
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My wife and are going on a cruise next summer that originates in Copenhagen. I'd like to arrive a day or two early to go to Amsterdam and Legoland. I'm thinking of flying in to Amsterdam on August 6th, touring Amsterdam on the 7th, Legoland on the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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| | Re: Driving to LegoLand
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(...) HI julie i think it can be done i 5hrs but everythin depends on when it is. the sunday traffic from vega to CA is very heavy every weekend if you plan on leaving sunday do so before 7am or it will cost you alot of time.. i have been to the (...) (25 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.nv.veg)
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(...) Keep in mind this all depends both on how fast you drive and traffic conditions. Six hours is what I would expect with little or no traffic, but during the week and late on sundays you should add at least one hour to your commute. Just make (...) (25 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.nv.veg)
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(...) Make sure you don't have any oranges in your car on your way into California; that'll make it take longer. --Todd (25 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.nv.veg)
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| | Driving to LegoLand
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It looks like we'll be driving from Las Vegas to LegoLand towards the end of March. Can someone who has done the drive let me know how long it took? I did it on a map program and came up with 6 hours. That is longer than I expected, is that time (...) (25 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.nv.veg)
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| | I go to LEGOLAND, CA
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Folks, I have just added a page of brief thoughts about my recent journey to LEGOLAND, CA (photo-links included). (URL) Harshbarger / eric@ericharshbarger.org / www.ericharshbarger.org "Oh please, if people are going to start telling the truth (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LEGO annouces fourth park.
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Mark Herzberg wrote in message ... (...) articles. (...) Orlando. (...) I shouldn't worry - there's a Legoland park in England (Legoland Windsor) and we sure don't have all round nice weather! 8-) Mind you, we don't get many hurricanes either. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: LEGO annouces fourth park.
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(...) Theme park rumour sites and and theme park fans like myself. There are many rumours of a LEGOLand Florida, and it has been mentioned in newpaper articles. LEGOLand Germany should open in 2002, and the park after that will open in 2005, which (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-99, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Legoland Windsor open through Christmas and New Year
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Hi, Long time, no post... LLW are trumpting that they will not close at the end of October as they have done previously, but will stay open until Jan 3rd, 2000. There will be the following special items (according to the brochure they are handing (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-99, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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