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(...) I should probably have added lugnet.loc.de to the newsgroups list. Thanks for any info. -- David Schilling (21 years ago, 23-Apr-03, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.loc.de)
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| | Hotels near Legoland Germany?
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LEGO's website for Legoland Germany is decidedly less than useful as far as accomodations goes. There's a nice link on the main page ("Accommodation") that would seem to suggest it will show you places that you could stay. Unfortunately instead it (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Bricks price in LEGOLAND
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Hi, can somebody tell me what's the price for the LEGO bricks (for 100g or whatever amount) in LEGOLAND Denmark and in LEGOLAND Germany ? Thanks. Mike (21 years ago, 22-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: LLCA Lifetime Pass Info Request
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Please share this info with all! I'd like to know too! C (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | LLCA Lifetime Pass Info Request
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Are there any LLCA lifetime passholders out there that can share any info on the annual session with a master modelmaker? The little bit I've learned is that it is a group, rather than individual setting. I would appreciate any info describing the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | New Bionicle Blaster Ride At LLCA!
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Here are some pictures of the new Bionicle Blaster ride at Legoland California. This ride is scheduled to open April 12th. Happily, they were testing it while we were there on April 4th, and allowed people to ride it late in the afternoon. My son (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Leadership Changes at LEGOLAND® California
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/PRNewswire/ Date: March 21, 2003 Leadership Changes at LEGOLAND® California CARLSBAD, Calif.,-- Bill Haviluk, president and general manager of LEGOLAND® California has announced his retirement from the LEGO Company consistent with its senior (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Pick-a-Brick now available at LEGOLAND Billund & Windsor
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Greetings All, In press release dated April 02, 2003 LEGO announced the introduction of "Pick-a-Brick" in the LEGOLAND Parks in Billund and Windsor. You can choose from several hundred different kinds of bricks and pay by weight. LEGOLAND (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Review and Pictures of Legoland, CA's Family Huddle
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Well, having most of the sites I visit go down thanks to this worm that is going around I finally got to type up my review and put up some pictures of the Family Huddle event Legoland, CA had on the 23rd. All in all I had a good time there, it was (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jan-03, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.reviews)
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| | Family Huddle trip report
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Went to this event with my wife, son, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. The park was understandably a bit busier than it normally is for a Thursday since it was Family Huddle day. I'm not positive, but I think they made more Ambassador parking spots (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | KUKA Robocoaster at LEGOLAND
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Hello, I can't recall, which park are the 10 KUKA Robocoasters being installed? Does anyone know the layout of the machines? KUKA and Mauer Sohne have offered a "tower" with the robots coming out of the side. I am curious if LEGO has opted for that (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Legoland Billund - 1968 / Archival Film!!!
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Ooops... One more thing... Here is a description from the site of what you can expect to see in the short film. Enjoy! -Tommy Synopsis copied from BritishPathe.com>>> ---...--- At Billund in the farmlands of Jutland we see several shots of the (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Legoland Billund - 1968 / Archival Film!!!
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Hi Gang! MY GOODNESS! I found a real gem here! While I was doing some research I stumbled across this new site (New since November) of archival newsreels from "British Pathe". They posted some 3500 hours of old newsreel footage, spanning from... get (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Brick-Or-Treat at LEGOLAND
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Pictures of the Halloween decorations that were placed around LEGOLAND-California can be found on my Brickshelf page. The link to them is: (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: LLC trip report 10/19/02 (long)
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Jimmy, My wife and I both have Ambassador passes and have found the mailings a little inconsitent. We've been getting all of them for the last 9 months or so, but there have been times when our Primo and Block Party friends have asked about mailings (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LLC trip report 10/19/02 (long)
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Eric, Do you receive LLC mailings on a consistent basis? I talked to another Ambassador Pass holder and he gets his mailings late. I don't get any mailings at all. We've both complained multiple times, but have been met with either indifference or (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LLC trip report 10/19/02 (long)
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Thanks for the report, Jimmy! I am planning a visit Oct 31 - Nov 2 with my family and your report is helpful. As another ambassador pass holder, I have noticed a similar fading in "model citizen" attitude. I don't know whether this is coming from (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | LLC trip report 10/19/02 (long)
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In the tradition of the Las Vegas trip reports I so enjoy reading, here is my past trip to LLC: This past weekend was the first day of Brick or Treat, so I went down to LLC for a look-see. I finally took the plunge and signed up for the Ambassador (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Legoland Windsor
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Excellent pictures. Looks like you had a good time. I hope Mrs Dixon enjoyed it too. :-) Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I really hope I get to see it for myself someday. Looks awesome. Play well. Tim Strutt (...) (22 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Legoland Windsor
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(...) Hey Kevin, Nice Pics! I enjoyed looking at them. Thanks for sharing! Tom (22 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Legoland Windsor
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Hi all, After recently getting married, my wife and I took our honeymoon in Europe. Of course for one afternoon we had to go to Legoland in Windsor, England. Here are the pictures: (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment) !
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| | Parkguide Billund
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Hi all, just after uploading scans of a park guide to the Billund park from my visit in 1982.... See it here: (URL) I don't know if this belongs anywhere else on Brickshelf. If so, feel free to move it, just let me know.... Duq (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Some New LLCA Pictures
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I have uploaded some new pictures from my June 15th visit to LLCA: Yoda building event: (URL) I was not there on the 16th, so did not get any pictures of the complete statue.) Miniland Marina: (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: LegoLand Pics
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(...) hehe, ya its nice being able to stop in for about an hour just to do one or two things and not feeling rushed to see everything. I will get those pics for you as soon as I can. I will post here when they are up. I like your pictures also, its (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | LegoLand Pics
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I'm still uploading, but here's a start for my LegoLand trip. (URL) am SOOOO jelous of Mark Papenfuss and those other local folks that can just pop by there anytime. Mark, if and where you're there next time, ¿Will you take a picture of the stain (...) (22 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: What bulk bricks are currently available at Legoland California
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(...) On Saturday, March 2, they had: -2x3 black 33 slopes -2x8(or 2x6, I don't remember) tan bricks -1x8 black bricks -1x8 yellow bricks -some orange bricks (don't recall if they were 1xn or 2xn) -some mix of bricks and parts that included minifig (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Any Canadians going to Legoland California Mar 9-12 ??
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Any Canadians going to Legoland California Mar 9-12 ?? Anyone I know going down? -- spam guard in effect remove MERCIAL from comMERCIAL to reply i_am_magundy@yahoo.comMERCIAL (22 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | What bulk bricks are currently available at Legoland California
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What bulk bricks are currently available at Legoland California -- spam guard in effect remove MERCIAL from comMERCIAL to reply i_am_magundy@yahoo.comMERCIAL (22 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LegoLand figures/cars/landscape question
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(...) I was told that the buildings, ships, etc. are replaced about every two years. I don't know how accurate this is because I'm pretty sure some of the buildings in Legoland CA have not been replaced since it opened. Anyway, when it's time to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | LegoLand figures/cars/landscape question
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Hi, I've seen pics of the Legoland landscapes on Brickshelf and some of the bricks used in the scenery looked worn out and old. For example some of the automobiles and houses looked discolored and water damaged from being out in the open for long (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | LEGOLAND California reducing schedule
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Today's (January 8, 2002) LA Times business section reports that LEGOLAND will close Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting January 15 and continuing until summer. This may repeat next year or until the economy improves. LEGOLAND California is the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Legoland question.........
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I didn't remember a model of the World Trade Center, so after the terrorist attacks I went back and looked at my photos (go to my webpage at www.chem.ucla.edu/~bnh and click on "My Trip to Legoland") and it doesn't look like they had one. It seems (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Holiday Pictures from Legoland, CA on Brickshelf
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I have posted some pictures from my recent visits to Legoland, CA. These pictures are of Halloween and Christmas displays at the park. Enjoy! (URL) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Legoland question.........
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I heard that there was, but it has been removed. "Joe" <razoredge442@aol.com> wrote in message news:GoKI38.LL4@lugnet.com... (...) York (...) in (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Legoland question.........
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(...) No, never had one. - Gary (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Legoland question.........
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Hi, Is there a model of the Twin Towers (World Trade Center) in the New York diorama at Legoland, CA and Billund? I saw the Empire State building, Citycorp building, Times Square, and some other lower-Manhattan buildings in the pics on (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Easter 2001 Pictures of Legoland Windsor
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Hi, (URL) of Legoland Windsor (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Wanted : Legoland pictures
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Hi, Who can send me a link, or different links, to pictures from all tree Legolands? I know that some people placed pictures from there visit on there home page, but can't find any. Thanks a lot note: please send links to the following e-mail (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Minifigures in Legoland
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(...) I wonder, was the original park miniland built to 'maxi-fig' scale? (What are the big figures from the 70's called, I can't find any reference to them in Partsref.) Psi (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.legoland)
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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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| | 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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| | Comparison of Legolands
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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: Suggestions???
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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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| | Re: New MASK!!!
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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: New MASK!!!
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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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| | 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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| | 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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| | Re: Suggestions???
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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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| | Suggestions???
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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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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to Legoland.
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(...) They are LOM light blue. Jeff (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to 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 (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to 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. (23 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 (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to 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 (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to 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 (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to 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 (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Why Gary cannot go to 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Jake: Seriously? Do you mean that every single part that is used in a Legoland model has been available for purchase by Joe Consumer at some point in time (even if it was just a promotional on some ferry traveling between Vunderbagen & (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) It makes sense, but unfortunately isn't true. I have seen parts in Legoland that have never (IFAIK) been in production. One that leaps out is the 2x2x3 corner slope brick in tan (used in dresses on some of the LL-scale figs). Another, really (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Actually, the point is that there are no parts made specifically for models built in LEGOLAND (any location). All parts have been avaliable to the consumer at one point in time. There aren't any color/part combos that were never sold, and no (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) But that's a bloody blatant lie -- or at best a half-truth. (I don't mean that you're lying, I mean LEGOLAND is.) I mean, LEGOLAND can get: * colors that aren't available to the public * older pieces (in some cases) that are no longer (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) ...and this would be exactly why I would think that Lego _should_ sell all the varied parts they use to build their mega-models and their Legoland parks. It's sort of the attraction of auto racing. We look at these guys going a zillion miles (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) But that whole attitude seems to be contrary to the signs which are all over the place saying "these models are built with the same bricks available to you [the customer].", which to me implies that the only difference is that TLC can afford (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Miniland is only a small part of the LEGOLAND experience. I doubt we'll have roller coasters and Castle Burgers in our backyards anytime soon. Castle Burgers... Yummm (I swear they taste just like a Whopper). The biggest "problem" they will (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) To follow up on the point of uniqueness... I think a further advantage of the uniqueness (beyond wow factor for visitors, etc.) is that it becomes virtually impossible to duplicate the experience. You could never probably go out and duplicate (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Kidvention in 2001?
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(...) Kidvention was in mid-July last year and was the special "LEGO-Maniac" week. In addition to the usual LEGOland fun, those who signed up for the special Kidvention pass were allowed to go to a special area where LEGO was previewing yet-to-be (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Kidvention in 2001?
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Call me silly, but what is/was Kidvention? Duq "Greg Perry" <supernerd23@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GC9GBv.2Iz@lugnet.com... (...) day. (...) I'll (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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Out of idle curiosity - has LEGO announced whether they are having another Kidvention this year? Or any other similar special weeks this summer? I was at last year's event and really enjoyed it so I was hoping it was going to be an annual happening (...) (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Get-Together on April 28th in Southern California
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(...) Steve (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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And here's my most recent pic so you guys can spot me: (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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"Mark Sandlin" <sandlin@nwlink.com> wrote in message news:B7037004.FCC0%s...ink.com... (...) LOL (...) (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) I plan on being there also, here is a pic: (URL) "up" to see a pic of my son, and some great pics of legoland. I have no Lugnet or Lego shirt, so I guess I could wear my white Padres jersey. I do have 3 coupons from Burger King that are $10 (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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In lugnet.people, Tim Courtney writes: <snip "how to link up" ideas> Ask John Neal about those shirts, he may still have some left! I gave all the leftovers back to him. Prio mail needed to get one at this point. I will be wearing my brand spanking (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Tim will be the one yelling "Hey guys wait up!" while we're trying to run away. ;^) In any case, I'm not too hard to spot. I'm a 6'3" redhead. Here's a pic: (URL) Mark Rideout is standing in front of me... I think Dan has a pic or two of (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) be (...) more (...) a (...) as (...) There's also me, we met before ! I haven't been to Legoland CA yet so I might be going too. Are you going to be in LA too ? Give me a call when you get here and we might do something. Leonardo (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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"James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:GC0AH1.D65@lugnet.com... (...) Unfortunately, he doesn't look much like he projects himself online. ;-) But he did make up these bright red and blue shirts that say 'I Read (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) Good question... it's a big place. I think that some of us that were intending to be there fairly early (10 AM the gate opens?) planned to hang out at the Big Shop until we saw someone doing the same thing. Not exactly a great plan, but it's a (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) For those of us who may not be able to make the meeting (I will be traveling with a five- and seven-year-old who will have just spent a full day at Legoland as well as two NLS's (Spouse and Sister), so it may be too much for them), I have the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Legoland in Orlando?
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(...) Thanks! I was wondering about that! (23 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland)
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(...) No, it isn't a LEGOLAND. It's a LEGO Imagination Center, which is a LEGO store with some building areas outside, and some nice displays and sculptures inside and outside. John Gramley (23 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Legoland in Orlando?
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Hey all, I saw an auction on ebay that said the item came from the legoland in Orlando, FL. Is this a shop like downtown disney? I was just wondering about this, thanks! Mark (23 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.legoland)
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"Sean Harrington" <harrington@macgenius.com> wrote in message news:G9y2yq.4HE@lugnet.com... (...) rollercoaster (...) Definitely a cool idea :-) A LEGO Direct exclusive?? -Tim (23 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Yes, the car is way cool! I'd love to see a larger guage Flex Tubing used as a part of this rollercoaster set. MAN, THIS WOULD BE GREAT! A WHOLE NEW FRANCHISE FOR LEGO! It would kick K'Nex rollercoaster's butt! Allow it to interface to one or more (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.dear-lego)
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crap! Forget the CAR, I want the Roller Coaster SET! Lego...please please please make a technic Roller Coaster Set! oh man, can you imagine how FUN that'd be? Think Roller Coaster Tycoon meets hands-on... the cars look rad though, I love the technic (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.legoland)
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