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(...) John - There are some passenger vehicles in the subway section under Grand Central Station that have a bit better proportions. I didn't really think the proportions of the freight stuff was that pleasing either, but the glimpses of the subway (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.trains)
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Todd and I are happy to announce our plans to wed this Spring. On Saturday, April 28th, 2001 in Carlsbad, California, we'll have an informal evening ceremony followed by festivities. Expect peppy music and dancing, fun food, bubbling beverages, and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.people) !!
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(...) Yes, the vast majority of the engine is non-LEGO. The LEGO body is actually like a shell which simply lifts off, leaving the non LEGO parts (frame, wheels, battery, etc). Their scale is larger than G (I have calculated G scale to be 14 wide (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.trains)
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Todd, during my first trip to LEGOLAND CA, I got a 3-hour tour of the backroom, model shop, and animatronics control room. I picked up several models either displayed throughout the park or featured in the DK book. This was over a year ago so my (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow, that's huge! What does it use for wheels? Did they make custom ones just for LEGOLAND? --Todd (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.trains)
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Hi All- As a follow up to my trip report, here's a few pictures to go along with it... The Safari Trek ride is a bunch of Zebra painted Jeeps with false steering wheels. The Jeeps follow a predetermined path along a center guide rail through cool (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Oops - I should have been clearer here... Since LEGOLAND employs Model Citizens, akin to Wal-Mart Associates, I referred to the good natured woman at the entrance gate to the parking lot as an MC. You see lots of signs around the park for "MCs (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Great report, Ed! Can't wait to see your pictures. I've seen a lot of LL virtually but I hear it's still 100 times better in person (haven't been there yet). What is the Model Citizen? Is that the person-in-a-giant- minifig-suit that walks (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Hi All, Wow - we recently returned from our most excellent California vacation, and the cold and snow of Western New York is a bit of a shock once again. My wife and two boys, 8 and 5, reserved a day of our vacation to hit LEGOLAND, of course, and (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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In lugnet.market.shopping, David Schilling writes: <Snip> (...) <Snip> I can't answer you why the 1x12 Yellow's are $6.99 because they should probably be $8.99 also. However I assume the price difference is for two reasons. First of all in the space (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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Nothing newer as of last weekend. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Ok, this got my curiosity: how many 2x4s are there in a pound ? I took a tub of red 2x4s and measured them onto one of my scales (better than 1/10 oz accuracy). It took 101 2x4 bricks to make 8 oz. So Legoland is selling them for approx (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I can't answer this question - anybody know? I'd like a quarter ton of bricks sent to me too! Much better than having to lug it home on an airplane! (...) I was in LEGOLAND just before Christmas. (Made myself a wonderful ornament out of 1x2 (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I'm curious about this too. Was the "gift package" set available by phone? And if so, would it be the same number to call? I'm in dire need of lots of 2x4 brown bricks. (Well, more dire need than my general ABS jones, anyways.) Arrrr. Another (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I counted them. I think you get about 230, so it compares very favorably to the S@H price. However, the quality is not as good, since they are mixing around in the big bin as well as on the scale before they scrape them into the bag. /Eric (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Anyone know if these are available at the Orlando LIC ? Ray (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Hmm, is it possible to order these by phone? (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Hmm. How does this price compare to the S@H price? I have no idea how many tiles are in 1/4 lb... J (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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I wanted to post this a long time ago already, but wasn't able to upload the pictures ... until now. There have been a few people who've mentioned it, but bulk bricks are available to be bought at LEGOLAND California. They are being sold in front of (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.market.theory)
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