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Opps! Quick fingers make for sloppy typing. The number in the subject header should be THREE (3). Sorry about that. Todd (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Legoland Fans, I have been working on an idea now for a couple of months, ever since I discovered the LEGO Company was building another Legoland Park in Germany. I have always wanted to travel in Europe. I am at the age (30+) and station in life (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Legoland Fans, I have been working on an idea now for a couple of months, ever since I discovered the LEGO Company was building another Legoland Park in Germany. I have always wanted to travel in Europe. I am at the age (30+) and station in life (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.deutschland)
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Legoland Fans, I have been working on an idea now for a couple of months, ever since I discovered the LEGO Company was building another Legoland Park in Germany. I have always wanted to travel in Europe. I am at the age (30+) and station in life (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) I got a leaflet with the club magazine - that was £13.50 each for up to 6, any age. That was only for the last week + last two weekends though, when they had a half-hearted Bionicle 'event' - basically, you get to look at a few Bionicle (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) Er, I can't confirm it until I get home. I'm 95% sure the date was the 6th and 99% sure the day was Friday, obviously they can't both be right! I guess it must be the 26th. All I've got is a bit of extra till receipt with the offer printed on, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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I think there was a similar offer on a leaflet with the s@h catalogue -- James Stacey ---...--- www.minifig.co.uk #925 "Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:GLCFMJ.M13@lugnet.com... (...) Lego.com (...) show (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Can you confirm that date? The 6th is a Tuesday and the park closes for the year on the 4th... The displays are on the 26th, 27th and 28th of October and then the 3rd and 4th... There's a number to call on the flier that details this (08705 (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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I got an offer printed out as part of my receipt at Tesco last night offering £5 off admission to LLW for a 'Fireworks and Fantasy' show on Friday the 6th of November. I can't find any reference to this on Lego.com though. The coupon is valid for up (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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if you ask some of the park employees why they stopped making mickey mouse legos you'll probably get a "They used to make mickey mouse legos?" my point is that you can't depend on everyone on staff to know everything that goes on inside the park or (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) That seems like an "oops, what can we tell them" type of answer - other than being backwards, only two letters are switched, ya? I still think they messed up, I have been asking for a very long time and have got one of two answers: 1. "Are (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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I spoke to a Master Builder at LLCA about a month ago and I asked him about this. The letters are simply put in a random order so kids have to try to figure out what it spells and then, of course, you see what they spell once you get to the booths. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) For LL CA there is a long street/driveway leading to the parking lot toll boths. The letters are along this path. When you reach the parking lot toll boths, there is a big wall, near the passenger pick up / drop off point, that spells out (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) So there's no second lot of letters anywhere at the park end of the drive, like there is at Windsor? Is there some point from which you're supposed to view the scattered ones then to get the message? Jason J Railton (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) When I went to Legoland CA yesterday, I took a very close look at the letters in question, and no, they are not mounted on any sort of transportation device. The MC at the entrance had no idea why the letters where installed that way. The (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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(...) Legoland Windsor has a similar installation, which reminded me of this discussion. But, if you look closely, you can see that each letter is either on a trolley, loaded on a ballista or catapult, or in some sort of transport mechanism. I (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland.windsor)
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Well, I finaly made it to LLCA yesterday and came accross the folowing specials on admission and merchandise. A fall season pass (unlimited re-admissions until Dec. 24th) can be purchaed for $39 at "participating" Ralph's grocery stores. People with (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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I did a search and found no references to this great article by Jessica Hundley entitled, "Danes in Toyland." See the whole article here: (URL) paragraph, to convince you to read the article: ' As a child, I had seen a grainy Land Camera photo of a (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) They are already doing this. My wife and I got our free passes about a month ago. We just used them this past Saturday. What a great deal! I will say that LLCA did not promote the offer much. In fact, if my wife had not read all the little (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) That's interesting. I have a Brickclique card in front of me, the back of which lists all of the bulleted savings in that picture EXCEPT the "Parent Pass". That item is missing completely from my card. So I think there might still be some (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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After a while of searching on brickself, I re-found this: (URL) may answer your question. I remember seeing this awhile ago and I used to have one, but have long since lost it :( Tom (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) There is or was a similar promotion this year. I discarded the information. but here's what I vaguely remember: * I think the promotion started earlier than September, not that that matters any more. * It might have required that you pay for (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) There may be a group of us going to LL on Sunday the 9th. We'll let you know if anthing is going on. -Dave (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Last year, just after Labor Day, LLCA had a promo where if you bought a regular day's admission during the month of September, they gave you a free pass to re-enter the park as often you liked up until Christmas. If anyone hears of this deal being (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | My Trip to Legoland, Windsor/Billund May 2001
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Hi folks, As many of you in rtlToronto know, I visited Legoland Billund and Legoland Windsor in a relatively fast 11 day trip that spanned Germany, Denmark and the UK, earlier this year in May of 2001. Of the 870 photos I shot, I've put some of the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.legoland)
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Just to clarify: The 1st of September "Devon Rifkin" <devr@linkline.com> wrote in message news:GIL1AD.8DG@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Life on Mars Truck Tour will be arriving at Legoland on the 1st (my birthday). Yay! (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Hi Cary. I was impressed to find a restaurant scluptured in miniland which we actually had a dinner :-) at the Nyhavn, Copenhagen. Miniland in Billund also has an area featuring Japan with urban and country scenes, but wasn't of any particular (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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In lugnet.legoland.billund, Cary Clark writes: Hi Cary. I and my wife have been to the Legoland Billund and the Legoland hotel through 9th to 10th of August. I was unable to read any informations before I leave Japan but I don't care about it. We (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) Ever since Legoland opened in Carlsbad, I too have wondered about the letters along the driveway. But, it's NOT as simple as "welcome" spelled backwards. As you drive in, the letters appear in the order: LECOMEW. I don't know if this was just (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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I've posted a couple of messages about my trip to Denmark already. This final one is about other fun things to do when not in LEGOLAND (although I know many of you will find that hard to imagine.) If you're not familiar with Denmark, then by all (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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Hi All, While at LEGOLAND we found that there was a stand selling bulk LEGO pen elements. These happen to have a stud on top and "tube" on the bottom, they are a "step" bigger that a minifig head. However they're not an even multiple plate height. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Exactly - If I am not mistaken the letters on an ambulance are backwards and reversed (ya??. They just put the letters in the wrong order. I am surprised this slipped by them, with all the detail that the entire park has. Tom (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Kinda...but spread out. You drive down this road and you encounter a big E, then a few hundred feet later a big M, a big O...etc etc. It basically spells WELCOME backwards, one letter at a time. I really think it was some sort of mistake... (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Is it like ECNALUBMA (ambulance), for reading it in your car's rear-view mirror? -Suz (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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When you are driving into the park, after that annoying roundabout thingie, they spell out "EMOCLEW".. I know they mean "WELCOME" but they put the letters backwards, the "W" is closest to the parking toll people, when it is the last letter you (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | My impressions of Legoland Hotel, Billund (long)
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Most of my impressions are gone now, but after sleeping on a LEGO bed, the pockmarks don't wear off for most of the day... OK, I'm kidding. The LEGOLAND Hotel is not made out of LEGO blocks. Nor were there any LEGO products in the hotel room, unless (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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I am looking for a "foil Lewa" Trading card made by Upperdeck. A recent promo from LEGOland California from the 3 mask packs that was given away to the General Public I have $'s waiting for the right person who has one :) And i will pay all shipping (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Comparison of Legolands
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Hi Steve Martin, (...) Quiet expensive isnt it, but if I do find an sponsor Ill volunteer for the job and make an carefull comparison. I could make an suggestion and ask from you all, members, readers and lurkers an donation of just an lousy 2 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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I had the opportunity to visit Legoland Billund about 5 years ago. I was wonder if anyone out there who has visited them all could offer a comparison of the parks and their visit. Regards, Steve Martin #57 IndyLUG (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Anyone know what else is going on Aug 4-5 besides PNLTC?
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LLC bulk bricks have moved to the Maniac Club House in fun town so the hours are longer and are opened daily. Selection has not not changed much, 2x10 yellow and one other color bricks, 2x12 orange bricks, 1x12 yellow bricks, 2x3 orange bricks, 1x8 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | I wish I had read this thread before tonight
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(...) My wife and I are in Billund tonigh. We just spent the day at Legoland after taking an unplanned side trip up here while touring Belguim and Germany. The park is awesome, we had a great time and I can reccommend the trip to anyone. We do not (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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| | Re: Anyone know what else is going on Aug 4-5 besides PNLTC?
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(...) Speaking of special events, can anyone give an update to the bulk bricks selection at LEGOLAND? Has there been any change to the colors and sizes offered? Is the selling booth open daily? Russell (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Anyone for Legoland Billund this summer?
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(...) Hi! Thank you for your reply. Oops, too bad to hear that you aren't back untill 6th of August. As I have to leave here at 8th. Both date is too close then I cannot force you to inform something as soon as possible. Well, maybe I bring my (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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| | Re: Anyone for Legoland Billund this summer?
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Ken-tucky: I'm leaving on Thursday and will be at Legoland Sunday and Monday. I won't get back until the 6th of August, so I doubt I'll be able to write anything up before you leave. So far, the only special things I know about are the Bionicle (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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(...) Hi. I and my wife will go on a trip to Denmark and Sweden in August as a suspended "honeymoon" since our marriage in March. We not only visit Legoland but also will stay in Legoland Hotel, just as you planned. I hope you could inform anyting (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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Hi John Heins, (...) Take when you leave the park an second day card on otur own and go back sight seeing for all the details. Enjoy the first day running around and having fun with the famuly. You didnt tell us which park your travelling too. In (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Creating a webpage Was Re: 12 of my favorite pictures of Legoland, CA
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(...) <pared away a bit here> (...) Speaking as a clueless non-geek type, it isn't really that hard. Presumably you have a place to host your webpage. I would find out all the info they have first. Often they have ways you can create webpages (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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(...) Gregg I have a proposition for you, check your email. ;) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | 12 of my favorite pictures of Legoland, CA
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Hello everyone! I took a trip to Legoland, CA two weeks ago and it was a phenomenal experience. One that I hope I can experience again in the near future. I underestimated the entire park. I could have spent 3 full days there easily. I took 3 rolls (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) It was a matter of making a silicone mold of a Hau mask and the casting it in clear plastic with a color tint, I can make then red yellow, blue or any color in between, even metallic. Same with the opaques though the metallics don't look good (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) Ok, mike help me to get my hands on those!!!! and Gregg, how did you make thiose??? They kick ass!!!! Please LMK cause I need to make soem Purple masks! (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Thanks Gregg, great pictures though I have now seen the Promo Masks from Denmark and have updated my online mask list (URL) Edwards Lugnet Member #151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brickbay shop - Edwards (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I have a Trans Red Hau, but it is a custom. To see a pic go to: (URL) click on the files section. The pic of all four custom Hau is up at : (URL) may be the source of the confusion. If so sorry, just wanted a trans red Hau! :) Gregg (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Hi Michael, if you can get the pictures to us that will be great Anyone who has one or the collection of 3, please get in touch , cash waiting :-) -- Michael Edwards Lugnet Member #151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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In lugnet.legoland, Michael Edwards writes: Blah, blah, blah, Bionicle, blah, blah! Not interested! You've got a sub group, you don't have to post to straight technic as well. Steve Lane (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) WOW! Are you serious? Ok, Now Im lloking to buy a fulkl set of any of these foreign masks, any one who has them(and pics to prove it!) send me an email! (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I'm not sure about the trans-red Hau mask, but it is confirmed they had a trans-red Miru mask and currently have a 2 pack containing a copper Huna & copper Komau mask. I have seen the pics. Michael Foertsch theBionicleMan (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Legoland trip planned for sometime between Sept. 21 - Oct. 1
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there's always sea world and the san diego zoo, the typical touristy stuff. this might be a good reason to have a LUGOLA meeting near the end of september. i don't plan these things (and haven't worked up enough courage to attend) so i would be a (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Legoland trip planned for sometime between Sept. 21 - Oct. 1
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My wife & I are planning to be in San Diego between Sept. 21 - Oct 1. Would anyone be interested in meeting up sometime during those dates? Any non-LEGO related suggestions on what to do and see while we're in the area? --Mike. (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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I'll be at LEGOLAND Denmark on Sunday the 29th. I don't know anything about Bionicles or masks, but this sounds like a fun diversion. If no one else is going to be there sooner, tell me what to look for and I'll buy some packs and let you know what (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.billund)
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Sorry My email for those who want to reply medwards@ukonline.co.uk -- Michael Edwards Lugnet Member #151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brickbay shop - Edwards Parts (URL) Magazines from the Past and Present (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | New MASK!!!
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Just received a Rumour from a fellow mask collector Unconfirmed_ rumour has it that there is a trans-red Hau mask, but that it comes randomly in packs that are only sold at LEGOLAND Denmark. Can anyone confirm this, please get in touch -- Michael (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.billund, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Anyone know what else is going on Aug 4-5 besides PNLTC?
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AFAIK me and John Gramley of So Cal LTC have a tentative meeting with the guys from PNLTC on Aug. 2nd. Still waiting for news from Dan Parker and Steve Barile on exact place and time? Adrian "Russell Clark" <rclark@telis.org> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Bionicle Promotions
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(...) These kits make nice small brick/plate packs. In the the green one I counted Green Plates: 18 1x1, 27 1x2, 1 1x4, 1 1x6, 14 2x2, 6 2x3, 4 2x4, 1 2x6 Green Bricks: 4 1x1, 19 1x2, 4 1x4, 3 1x6, 8 2x2, 8 2x3, 3 2x4, 6 2x6, 1 2x10 Black Plates: 12 (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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When exactly are you going to be there? Russell (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Go to legolandca.com, and as usual, they have NOTHING AT ALL about any special events coming up, so I was wondering if anything special is going on Aug 4-5 (besides PNLTC displaying, of course). I'm going to go down there in any case, but was just (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | not to be missed when shopping in Billund
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I bought these last last week when visiting Legoland Billund: (URL) collector's item, only DKK 300! cheers, Wessel (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Went to LLC on 7/15
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Okay, so I answered my own question eventually... Nothing major deal-wise going on at this time. Rock Raiders stuff is set for clearance at 30% off (nice chrome pieces, but good riddance imho). The park was DRASTICALLY more empty than when we went (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | LEGOLAND...Simply Amazing!
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Hi everyone! I thought I would express my opinion of LEGOLAND California. I left on a Friday morning with a return home on Sunday because of summer classes starting for me on Monday. We (me, my mom, and my nephew)got there midday on Friday but (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Goin' to LL on 7/15, Any Deals?
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Hey, Has anyone been to LL recently enough to let me know what specials are going on there? Back in December when I went, they had the 6497 Twisted Time Train on sale for US$4.99, so I bought 8 of them. Anything I should look out for this time? - (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Bionicle Promotions
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You have to do a scavenger hunt in order to get them. They give you hints about locations, then you have to find the oversized card and mask, write down the missing letter, and then de-scramble the letters to get a word. After all of this you take (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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All of a sudden these new items have been found in the US, Bionicle this and that But its coming to the UK YEY!!!! (URL) will be there on the first day :-)))) I wonder if it can be a new mask colour as well? These notes are on the page *Bionicle (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(*apologies if this was already asked I only have 5 seconds to post) How exactly do you get the mask? Is it a door prize or do they hand em out or hat? And If U can infact get me one I will Pay Around $10 +shiping to get my hands on one! contact me (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Check out (URL) sent images to post there. Additional note: I do not have any of these to trade/sell. The only MIRU I have left will stay in my personal collection. Thanks, and apologies to all who contacted me directly trying to get these. KUBO (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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OMG!!!! EXCLUSIVES!!!! Man I want these bad! all f it sounds frickin awsome! Any pics of which to speak??? (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Hello all, Just got back from LegoLand where the Bionicle launch has hit in full force. There are many Bionicle related items going on there and it looks to rununtil Sept. 30th. Here's a tibit of what seems to be going on; Scavenger hunt for 12 and (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california) !
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(...) I've taken my two boys twice (at ages 3 and 5 and then a couple of months ago at ages 5 and 7). Their favorite attraction both times was the driving school. If you are driving I would suggest bringing a cooler because food is pretty expensive (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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We'll have our 9 and 5 year olds at Legoland in July. Any suggestions/recommendations for the trip??? I figure that I'll UPS the bulk brick purchases home (lol) but any other suggestions? (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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Hi all, I finally got around to sorting out my photos (well some of them, anyway), and uploaded some of the ones I thought people might be interested in. So here they are: Legoland California: (URL) meeting, April 2001 (including Bricktopia): (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) Well, honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it's not true either. But it'll keep me using my Primo pass fairly regularly for the next year to check on them. Derek (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I don't think that is true. (...) I think that so far, they have had these same bricks for several months... I am not complaining, these are a nice assortment. And no it wasn't me. I only bought 2 pounds or so of black tiles. ++Lar (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Larry didn't buy that much... (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) You haven't had another trip to LL have you Larry?? 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Christian Lindblad Rasmussen wrote in message ... (...) Yes, $6.99 for 1/4 pound. BTW I got 432 black 1x8 tiles in one pound's worth. Derek (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Was the pieces sold by weight? Christian (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Sorry if this is old news, but I've been out of the lego loop for a while. I recently returned to Montana from a trip to California (look for a place to live), so of course one of the first stops was Carlsbad to buy a year's pass. While at the park, (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) They are LOM light blue. Jeff (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I believe that the Maersk sets are still the only sets with *that* light blue color in them. I think there is a general misconception that LOM light blue & Maersk light blue are the same, which they are not. Jonathan (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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On Sat, 12 May 2001, Shiri Dori (<GD82Av.E82@lugnet.com>) wrote at 12:20:55 (...) Are these Maersk pale blue or LoM pale blue? I thought they were the same, until I compared them. (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Plus (although granted this is a new addition) the belville sets... but there's only, like, two pieces in there. -Shiri (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) So how do they handle 141 colors with 2 digits? Hex? Octal? ;-) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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Jake, They may be feeding you that line, and you may believe it, but it's simply NOT true. Take a very simple example - light blue. There were, what, TWO sets that had lt blue bricks/plates in them previous to this year, both Maersk sets? There is (...) (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Well I'm going to put in my 2 cents worth, and say emphatically that there are lots of parts in colors that I have never seen in any set before, especially things that haven't been around for a long time. I remember seeing a Lego model of the (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Yep, just updating on the info I have been given in the past as an AFOL. As I said earlier in the thread, I am going to check and see if it is just part and color, or part/color combos. It will probably be next week before I have an official (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Actually, In the book "The World of Lego Toy's", which, the company I work for published,it states that no special parts were made for Legoland Parks but, special colors were & are used. (might not be verbatim). Jonathan (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I am with Todd and others on this point. I would dispute that claim. I have seen a number of parts in "Maersk(r) light blue" that I am pretty certain have never been sourced into a set or publicly available in bulk. I would challenge you or (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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I don't want to get into a heated argument here, but Kevin is very right. Legoland has part after part in colors NEVER produced in sets. All you need for proof is to walk around Miniland. While I don't much care what color Lego decides to make (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Yep, that's what I have been told. I might have misunderstood about the color/part combo, but I am positive about the parts. They might be 20 years old, but at one point ol' Joe Consumer could have picked up up in a store. I will check on the (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Parts maybe but colors is not true. Model builders can order parts from Billund in any of 84 (currently, 141 ever) "colors". Note some "colors" contain sparkles or other textures. Many of these have never been sold to the public. A huge number (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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