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(...) I am still wondering about this, lol (...) True, that shop is empty right now - I guess people do not feel like messing around with a shopping pass at legoland. I should have known you would know about the store, lol. I take it you live close (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) That shop at the outlet mall is mostly seasonal, and is pretty well cleaned out right now, unless you need a gross of Pharoah's Forbidden Ruins. Actually, the California Truck was a buck cheaper here than at LEGOLAND, go figure... I dunno, I (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Ahhhh, but did you know there was a lego shop in the outlet mall about 2 miles from legoland? Off the SAME exit? When you exit Cannon (the exit you take for legoland) make the first right - go past all the car dealerships to the outlet mall. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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Yes - the AAA discount is great. Did you know that you could use it inside the park when you buy legos? But, if there is one sale item in your items - you loose the discount alltogether. just make 2 sets of purchases - one all sale items and the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote: [snip] (...) I don't see why they should care. Why would that spoil anybody's fun? Shoving and pushing would, but that's not what you wrote. Why would my neighbor care what pieces I am taking out of my bin and putting in my (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Hi, Ashley :-) and others: I went to Legoland CA the week before Christmas and I had a few observations to make. We were a party of 5: two old folks, two parents, and one 5-year-old kid. * Part of what got us to go when we did was Ashley's post (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general)
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The breakfast with Ms. Claus ended on Dec. 24th. At the time I asked the lead or supervisor/manager who was very friendly and was willing to look in the back, where they found some. Maybe I was just lucky... (...) ask (...) will (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general)
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If you got the box during the day then I think you got lucky. I was unable to get to legoland in time for the dine with Ms. Clause breakfast (I drove up at 11:15). I went to the fun town restraunt while my son was doing the driving school and asked (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general)
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That is exactly where I got them. They had some in the build your own ornament thing. I did not see any of the other rare parts in there that others had mentioned. Just light pink (not the dark pink that others saw) and orange. I was kinda wondering (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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If anyone lives near LLC, can they pick up 5-10 of these sets for me? I just can't see driving 1000 miles roundtrip for them. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general)
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Off to Legoland with my son today. Got the new digital camera. Wheeeeeee.... Bruce (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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The gift box is on sale in the Fun Town Market Restaurant. Contrary to what the flyer says, you can actually buy the set anytime during the day. Just ask and they will get it for you. If you buy multiples, about 60% of the sets will have different (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes, the only way you can pick one up is at the breakfast. You can sign up at Guest Services. The breakfast itself is in the Fun Town restaurant. The Gift box model is definitely nice, but I VERY much suggest that you assemble it while eating (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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So where is this in the park? I was lloking at the legoland site and it looks like you have to do the "dine with Mrs. Clause" meal in order to get the box. I was wondering because it says the dine thing is at 10am (is this right?). If this $9.95 (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.general)
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(...) Is this orderable at all? Frank (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) My family is going on Christmas Eve, so I hope they have some left! That really does look neat, love the macaroni bricks! Best to you, Aaron (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california)
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WOW, thats a great gift box! This promotion is going on untill the 30th right? I hope so, I have plans to go there on the 28th for my sons b-day! (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california)
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The instructions are now on (URL) image is 85KB so take care in downloading. I believe the piece count is about 105. There were 2 less each of the red 1x6 and 1x4 plates. (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Oh, ok - I had forgotten how many peices the online one came with. Now I do not feel bad about paying $10 for it, lol. Now I am just dissapointd I missed out on the one at legoland. So which ones of the online one has not been made before? (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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As posted previously, Legoland California has a hand assembled set available during the Breakfast with Mrs. Claus. It is a model of a gift box approximately 6x6x6 in size and cost $5. It comes with approximately 109 pieces, printed instructions, and (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) That's a different pumpkin. It has about 80 pieces, some of which have not been made in orange before now. (...) The Legoland pumpkin is only 35 pieces. I think all of the pieces in it were found in the 1998 Halloween buckets. Actually, my (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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There are online instructions at (URL) It was for sale online for a while, that is how I got it. I was dissapointed when I found out you could get it at legoland, for $5 - when I gt it online for $10. I live so close to it (about 30 mins. away) it (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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LOL!!! I loved the pics! I wanted to go up to legoland for the halloween celebration they were having, but alas, things do not always work out :( So I kinda did it through your pics, lol. I have some pics of my visits from legoland, will try to get (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Up for grabs: 1 Free Childs admission to LL CA
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HI!!!! I could sure use it! My son turns 6 on the 28th of this month, and I was planning on taking him to legoland! We live in San Diego, and it only takes us 20 minutes to get to legoland. It sure would be great - this way we have more money to (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Hello, Has anyone been to the "Breakfast with Mrs. Claus" event at Legoland Carlsbad, and if so, how was it? Thanks, /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yeah, that *is* annoying, isn't it? I've been meaning to fix it, one way or the other-- but then, I've been meaning to do the rest of the vacation, too. The rest of my life has this annoying habit of getting in my way. :D (...) Thanks much, (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Excellent photos One carp - the 'Brittania' on every page means you have to scroll down each time you go to a new page, which is really very annoying. But again, great pics, well done. Ronan "Lorbaat" <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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| | Up for grabs: 1 Free Childs admission to LL CA
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There was a free pass in our Soccer set, and we won't be able to use it. Here's the small print: This voucher entitles one child free entry to LEGOLAND California when accompanied by a full paying adult. -Voucher allows one child free entry when (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Halloween costume contest pics
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I finally got around to developing and scanning the pictures from my Halloween Legoland experience. I entered the costume contest on the 29th of October (they had a contest every day for a couple weeks before Halloween) and competed against (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.space)
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| | New coaster at LEGOLAND California appearing in 2001
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As many of you visit LEGOLAND this holiday season, you will undoubtedly notice construction work in the Southeast corner of our Park. Watch for complete details appearing in January 2001 on a new TECHNIC themed roller coaster and (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Holiday Activities at LEGOLAND California
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Some of the following pieces were found at building ornament: 2x8 brick in orange, red, and green 1x2 slope in green, white, red 2x2 round brick in white and red 2x2 brick in dark pink, green?, red? 1x2 brick in orange, green?, red? 1x4 brick in (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Yeah, well, I did say they were a local band. :D Funny, with all the nostalgia, you'd think they'd have a bigger crowd. Oh, well. eric (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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It looks like I'm taking the kids to Legoland on the 22 Dec. I'll be the harassed Dad with, hopefully, my shiny new Lugnet membership badge. If anyone else is planning to go that day let me know, I'll keep my eyes open for fellow Lugneteers. Should (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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The band in "mini-sweden" looked a little familiar ;) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) <snipped a truly wonderful list of activities> Call me a slavering syncophant but I have to say how wonderful it is that an AFOL of your caliber got the job of Manager Sales, Promotions and Sponsorships for LLC. There are a number of truly (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Wow! Sounds like a great idea to add to someone's collection. I'd like to go, but I'm not sure I'll be able to, as I live in Iowa, and would probably have to fly there. I'm going for sure next summer, though. (there won't be a holiday celebration) (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. eric (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) on (...) the (...) WOW! Impressive collection of photos! Nice layout too! Now, if I can only raise the $$ for a trip myself. Sean (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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| | Holiday Activities at LEGOLAND California
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The holiday season is upon us and I am pleased to announce a great lineup of building activities and fun at LEGOLAND California. For those of you who live in Southern California, LEGOLAND will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.announce) !!
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I recently took a vacation to London with my folks, and Legoland Windsor was on the list of places to visit. I'm in the process of creating my webpage for the whole vacation, but Legoland Windsor was on the second day, and therefore is "done" (well, (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish, lugnet.legoland.windsor) !
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(...) I was there in early October... the LEGOLAND store did have two huge bins filled with older Service Packs for 15 DKK each... The store in the Wild West had a whole bunch of the biggest Wild West sets (the fort), and everything on discount, (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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Can anyone tell me exactly when the Grand Opening of the Chicago LIC is? I really want to go, but I'd rather not plan my trip on rumors. Does anyone have the stated date from a newspaper or something? (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Matt, I have one of the Ambassador passes and I've been to one of the exclussive Master Builder sessions. It was a lot of fun, but it was different than I had expected. I had expected more of a building techniques seminar in the Model Shop, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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I was browsing the Legoland, California web site today (I'm hoping to go next May) and I saw this under tickets (or Grown-up stuff) "The Ambassador Pass, which entitles the owner to a lifetime of unlimited visits, is $1,000 per pass for both adults (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) James, The easiest and cheapest way for you to get a replacement would be to call Legoland, describe the mug and have them ship a replacement to you. If you're out of state, you won't even have to pay sales tax (an extra 8%). The phone numbers (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Is anyone going to be at LLC sometime in the near future, and willing to do me a small favour? I dropped my coffee mug today, and need a replacement. If someone can pick one up for me, I'd appreciate it. e-mail me if you would be able to do this, (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: What to do in Denmark...
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"leggomylego" <leggomylego@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:FyDD19.Dt0@lugnet.com... (...) there (...) can (...) Dunno about his age, but I'd say: skip all the rides. Do the park, and check out the statues in the Wild West part (four presidents, (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | ground breaking Friday Okt 27 , 2000 - if I read this right
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G'Day Grusse ! I came across this article about the ground breaking occuring last friday... (URL) links at ; (URL) I read it correctly ? cheers Oliver (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland)
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| | FLL/Robotics play opportunity at LEGOLAND (Volcanic Panic activity)
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Dear robotics fans, LEGO enthusiasts and LEGOLAND passholders: On Dec. 2nd, 2001, LEGOLAND California will host a FIRST LEGO League statewide robotics tournament. Using LEGO MINDSTORMS robotic creations, 30 different teams (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.announce) !
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| | Fall Tent Sale at LEGOLAND
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Hey all! I popped over to LEGOLAND yesterday to enjoy some more wonderful Halloween activity, and while I was passing the parking lot I notices a large, familiar tent in the parking lot. Well, to make an unimportant story short, LEGOLAND is having (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Haunted Miniland - Pictures at BrickShelf
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(...) Adrian's post is an adequate description of why we build to 'Miniland scale.' Miniland is all about detail. Ashley Glennon Manager of Sales, Promotions and Sponsorships LEGOLAND California (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) There were actually lots more festivities going on. My pictures are heavily biased toward what's happening in the Miniland. (...) Nahhh. How much deader can a skeleton be? This is just Skulley's trick to get back to its home at the cemetery (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) They don't build to minifig scale because minifig scale is so out-of-whack with normal human dimensions. The custom figs they build are likely about as small as they can make them with standard lego pieces. Besides, from a distance of however (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I wish I could fly to Carlsbad... But thanks for taking some pictures of the park and all the festivities. That poor skeleton committing suicide off that building... He had so much to live for. By the way, has anyone figured out why Lego would (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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As my wife and son are having a trip to Taiwan and I am home alone, I did one thing quite impulsively last Saturday: I flew down to Carlsbad and back, just to get my Brick-or-Treat brick! I took pictures. I uploaded some of them at BrickShelf: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Limited edition bricks; Spellbreaker launch at LEGOLAND California!
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Frotz! Rezrov! Gnusto! (: (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Oh, cool! Can somebody post pics? Adrick (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Limited edition bricks at LEGOLAND California!
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(...) Is there any chance that these will be available by mail or phone order? I'm sure there are a LOT of LUGNETters who would love to get their hands on one. Or ten. Or a hundred. <grin> JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I stopped by Legoland today to check out the new Halloween stuff. The whole park is well themed, and Castle Hill is super themed. It looks great. I bought one of the pumpkin sets to find out which pieces were in it. The set doesn't come with (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Limited edition bricks; Spellbreaker launch at LEGOLAND California!
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Welcome to our community Ashley! I am happy that you found time to post here and look forward to the possibility of meeting you. My family and I are moving to SoCal all over again and it is one of my goals to get family passes so I can become a (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Limited edition bricks; Spellbreaker launch at LEGOLAND California!
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(...) Not that I am aware of this year. We may choose to offer some additional tiny building activity sets at LEGOLAND California such as a bat, ghost or witch, but these would use a small amount of traditional bricks (ie. no specially produced (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | LEGOLAND California brick photo. Was: Limited edition bricks; Spellbreaker launch at LEGOLAND
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Earlier this evening I wrote about the happenings at LEGOLAND California starting Friday the 13th. Follow the link below to see a photo of the limited edition brick. Please see my previous post for additional details. (URL)1. Limited edition, "Brick (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Cool! Do you know (or can you say) if there are going to be any special Halloween promotional sets? I'll probably give out LEGO again this year instead of candy, but it would be fun to give out orange and black LEGO! :) "Brick or Treat!" (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Limited edition bricks; Spellbreaker launch at LEGOLAND California!
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The Halloween season kicks off tomorrow at LEGOLAND California with the opening of the Spellbreaker--a castle themed suspended coaster--and a host of other items that I think you will enjoy. I hope many of you can come visit the next few weeks and (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california) !
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My grapevine has told me that a hot-air balloon has been ordered by TLG to advertise the new Legoland Deutschland. You can expect to see it flying anytime now (in Germany). Further details if interested: It was ordered from Cameron Balloons (UK). It (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.deutschland)
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| | Long overdue pictures from LEGOLand CA
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Hi guys, I present in front of you some waaaaaaayyyyyyy overdue pics from Legoland CA. Just to give you a sense of *how* overdue - these were taken in December 1999. (URL) commentary: baboons.jpg, flamingos.jpg, and woldebeast.jpg: from the Safari (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.people)
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The park isn't massive so you should cover most of it in a day. We always start at the back and work our way towards the front to avoid the crowds. The Castle ride is popular so it is worth finding out first, if you are interested there is also a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Here's an open-ended question: What should someone keep in mind when preparing to visit LEGOLAND Windsor? Shortly- very shortly- I will be in the UK, and while I have informed my travel companions that going to LEGOLAND is a non-negotiable event, I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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| | Re: Bulk Ordering - Secrets Revealed.
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Not quite on the time there. Inkjet printers can dry much quicker than that. Our new videojet that we just got at work dries in 3 seconds. Of course, it is $8K. They have one for half the price, but the dry time is 30 seconds. The inks available can (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Anyone going to the Galactic Challenge?
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Hi! With regard to David's and Thomas' success at LEGO competitions, people should know that they are not alone in having made multiple appearances over the years. From my personal knowledge, I can state there also exist: A family from Michigan with (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Bulk Ordering - Secrets Revealed.
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Come on now, let's add some realism to this conversation. LegoLand is a theme park, not a production facility. If they were really printing those parts, it could take up to 20 minutes or more to apply all the colors, and let them dry. Since a childs (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Trip to LEGOLAND California - Kind of long!
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On September 9th and 11th I visited LEGOLAND California with my son and my dad. We had a great time and I tooks lots of pictures with my new Olymous D490 digital camera. My dad leaves in Sept. 9th - (URL) 11th - (URL) weekend we were there was the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.general) !
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"Mark Sandlin" <sandlin@nwlink.com> wrote in message news:B5F4CE0E.46FC%s...ink.com... (...) it's (...) Though it does seem a bit old hat -- I spoke with the family last night on the phone and during the conversation I asked about the judges. They (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: FBTB Coverage of Galactic Challenge Event
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(...) <snip> (...) </snip> What a surprise. I don't doubt the kid's abilities, but don't you think it's getting a bit old that a Michon wins every contest? ~Mark (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.legoland)
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The models and the features the kids put on them were wonderful. Everyone there should be very proud. (Go Hungary! Whoo Hoo!) I have to say, though, I am very disappointed in the building materials they were given. Think a minute: you assemble the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.legoland)
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Hey! Tim Saupe -- From Bricks to Bothans -- asked me to post some information on coverage they're doing of the Galactic Challenge contest that was held on Friday. Here's the link: (URL) winners were David Michon (US) in the 5-10 age category, and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.legoland) !
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(...) Same day I met you... opening day at LLC in 1999. I said it before but it bears repeating, I think the Michons are very nice people and good builders and true LegoManiacs, I just think it's funky that they consistently win. It's an unexpected (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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(...) Sorry, I can't find the original post, but apparently the "production line" just swaps the unpainted and painted pieces. IT'S A FAKE!! Who would have thought LEGO could be guilty of such duplicity... --Dave L (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"Whytcross, Benjamin" <BWhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au> wrote in message [ ... snipped ... ] (...) using (...) Not a stupid question at all, I wondered the same thing myself. I can't think of anything that has 1x4x3 thin wall in it currently except (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G15uMw.15C@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Replying to my own post, here are a couple pictures I took of the tour: (URL) #1 is the retired mold. Picture #2 is the machine (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Probably a stupid question...but which set would require these parts with the logo? [or is a new set going to use it? ] After all, I can hardly see them producing a large number of parts, printing on them, and then not using them... Just my (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:G15MBJ.GLu@lugnet.com... (...) Brickshelf (...) which (...) at (...) machine (...) I was at LEGOLAND California a week and a half ago and the factory tour equipment is still pumping (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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James & All, (...) Brickshelf (...) which (...) at (...) machine (...) cost 10 (...) than 1 (...) probably (...) Well, I do know those molds cost a pretty penny. A mold for a Chrysler battery box for the Neon cost 500,000, and it was a little bigger (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I'd take a stab that that is actually the "LEGO Factory Tour" in Funtown at LLC. Or at least, it looks an awful lot like it. :) There is also a mold machine pumping out 2x4 red bricks (at the time) and an assembly line machine that made & took (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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I look forward to meeting and seeing several of you this Friday at the 'Galactic Challenge.' In my previous message I wrote that "we will be bringing in some additional life-size Star Wars models that will be placed near the Magic Theatre. (I don't (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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I believe it is all day. I am not sure though. jake (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G1247p.y7@lugnet.com... (...) current (...) time (...) Hmmm....I don't know/couldn't say either. I see a definite similarity in style between Thomas' and David's creations though. (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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(...) Not to start conspiracy theories or anything, but are the Michon brothers *really* that much better than everyone else that they consistently win on merit? (I met Thomas and his dad... they are great indeed.) Would it be in TLC interests to (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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ok on friday i have school from 7:50am to 3:10pm when does it start/end? -phil kostka "Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:G11ts3.8s9@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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It is Friday (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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"Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:G11F3M.7L3@lugnet.com... (...) when is it? -Phil Kostka (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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"Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message news:G11F3M.7L3@lugnet.com... (...) I believe David Michon is competing in that event - AFAIK he's the current national champion. Got to meet him and his family out at Legoland this summer, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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Is anyone going to be at the Legoland, CA Galatic Challenge event? jake (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.general)
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Hi Eric, It took some doing, but www.mapquest.com finally gave up the info. It doesn't help that the Legoland webpage doesn't even list the park's address! FROM: I 5 AT CANNON RD CARLSBAD, CA 00000 US (Closest Intersection) TO: 3400 S LAS VEGAS BLVD (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Would anyone out there have an idea how far it is from Legoland, CA to Las Vegas? I may be heading to Vegas, and would like to try getting to the park. Eric (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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On my first 'Galactic Challenge' message I forgot to inlcude my official LEGO sign-off in accordance with the LUGNET terms of usage. Since my post yesterday I have also learned that we will be bringing in some additional life-size Star Wars models (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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The LEGO Star Wars Galactic Challenge World Championship will be held on Friday, Sept. 22 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at LEGOLAND California. The event will bring together 35 Finalists from 18 countries. Persons of all ages are invited to participate (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california) !
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(...) Wow! "Local Kid Makes The Big Time" :-, Congratulations! Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 7-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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That is great! Congrats! I am sure after a few short weeks on the job, you really want someone to ask you for help, but here it goes anyway. I am taking vacation time to come out to LegoLand for the Galactic Challenge. I will be in CA two weeks from (...) (24 years ago, 7-Sep-00, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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