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Been awhile since I've seen any real LEGO at a Winners around here (Halifax, Nova Scotia), but it looks like they have just gotten some in. Mostly Bionicle and huge knights, but they had 8823 Mistlands Tower for $49.99 (ok deal), and 8288 crawler (...) (17 years ago, 1-Nov-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Looking for something to do this weekend???
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If you or your family is near the Toronto area... and you are looking for something to do this weekend, come check out the Hobby Show at the International Centre. Details of the show... (URL) sure to check out the OBB (Ontario Brick Builders) booth (...) (17 years ago, 1-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | two week TRU sale Nov 3 - 16
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Huge 68 page TRU insert in todays pater. Sale runs Saturday Nov. 3rd to Friday Nov. 16th. Three pages of LEGO (not all on sale). Comments on S@H etc. prices are mine. All three pages show "on-line free shipping on these LEGO items" in case your (...) (17 years ago, 1-Nov-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Announcing Mugs Meeting 2007-09
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Sorry for the late notice, But here are the details for Mugs meet 2007-09 Title: MUGS meeting 2007-09 Date: Sunday 4 November 2007 Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Location: Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone. Notes: Maps can be found (URL) here> Activities: (...) (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | Re: 7021 skeleton ship attack
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(...) TRU Highpoint (VIC) had a pile of them on the top shelf 2 weeks ago, nice set (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: 7021 skeleton ship attack
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(...) TRU and IIRC, $80AU Spotted about 2 months ago and I saw it again about 3 weeks ago. Same store, just checking to see if it was on special yet. (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | 7021 skeleton ship attack
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Has anyone seen this set in a B&M store? If so, which store and at what price? (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Holiday free shipping catalogue code
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Well, the US code is FSH99, but I had to phone LEGO today to get the code for Canada. It is CEFSH99 At least it is free shipping for the same amount as the US. Bad news is that the catalogue code doesn't seem to be working with the website at the (...) (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Whats with BIG W lately
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They used to be a few % off RRP (and off the normal price at K-Mart, MYER, Target etc) but lately their prices are actually MORE than K-Mart prices. Anyone know when this first happened or anything that would suggest why it might have happened? (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | 10156 yellow truck at k-mart
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In case anyone cares, I saw the 10156 yellow truck (the one with the LEGO logo stickers) at k-mart (booragoon). They had quite a bunch of them. (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: TRU sale Oct 27 - Nov 2
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You are very welcome Oliver. As long as someone is being helped I'll keep doing it. I know when I first came out of my dark ages I lived in an illegal basement suite as a student in Vancouver, and never saw the flyers. I was so glad when someone (...) (18 years ago, 28-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale Oct 27 - Nov 2
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Hi Gail Just wanted to post a quick Thank You! for posting these messages, they are great help, to me at any rate. Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Gail Meagher" <685721@ican.net> wrote in message news:JqGAJr.JKz@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: kimse yok midur?
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(...) Merhabalar Selçuk, bilmiyorum hatirlarmisin, Mayis 2001de Istanbulda evine cay kahveye davet etmistin. Daha hala Istanbuldamisin? Tekrar görüsmekten mutluluk duyarim. Bu arada hatirlayabildigim kadariyla digital fotograf cekmistin. Daha (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.tr)
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| | Re: R/C Bulldozer at KMart
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(...) Was this at the Garden City in Queensland or the one in WA? (18 years ago, 26-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | R/C Bulldozer at KMart
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Hi All, In case anyone is interested, I saw the r/c technic bulldozer at KMart last night for $200 (rrp $250). Not sure if this is a general special, or just to the Garden City store. They had only 1 set on the shelf though. Cheers, Chris. (18 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | TRU sale Oct 27 - Nov 2
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Saturday October 27th to Friday November 2nd 8764 Bionicle Vezon & Fenrakk 1/2 price $22.97 (reg $44.99) 7785 Batman Arkham Asylum 1/2 price $59.97 (reg $119.99) 4956 Creator House save $20 $49.97 (reg $69.99) And on the front page, Buy One Get One (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO Robotics Competition XI
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:: Competition XI Press Release - For Immediate Release! The School of Technology at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and the Evansville Chapter 73 of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers announce the student Lego robotics competition XI (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.us.in.eva, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.announce.bimp)
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| | Re: Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
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(...) I'll be there. Jeff VW (18 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hobby Show
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In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: I have just sent out the a bit more info for this event via email... if you didnt get a copy... please send me your email so I can keep you in the loop. Im still waiting on ppl to confirm if they are going (...) (18 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.general)
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| | Zellers BOGO sale Oct 20-26
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Flyer Saturday October 20th to Friday October 26th. "Buy 1, Get 1 1/2 price* All LEGO Sets *Second must be of equal or lesser value. Selection may vary by store" "Saturday only, October 20th, when they're gone they're gone" save 50% 7711 Sentry (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | PennLUG, DelVaLUG Display for Model Railroading Days
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PennLUG and DelVaLUG attend Model Railroading Days at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. This Past weekend (Oct. 13th and 14th) The Pennsylvania LEGO Users Group and The Delaware Valley LEGO Users Group Displayed A LEGO Train layout at (URL) The (...) (18 years ago, 18-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.pennlug, FTX) !
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| | TRU sale Oct 20-26
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Saturday October 20th to Friday October 26th. "20% off: THESE LEGO city items! THESE LEGO racers items! ALL* LEGO Aqua Raiders! * Excludes clearance. Selection varies by store" Shows pictures of 7239 Fire Truck now $23.97 7998 Heavy Hauler now (...) (18 years ago, 18-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Advent calender spotted at Towyorld
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Toyworld has stock (at least the Fremantle store did) of the 2007 City Advent Calender (set 7907) at a price of 29.99 in case anyone is looking for one. The set has 8 different minifigs in it (fireman, construction worker, airport worker, mechanic (...) (18 years ago, 18-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Hobby Shoe
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In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: Oops... so for the drunk posting... title should have been "Hobby Show" and I was just trying to hit all the other newsgroups... Please note, follow ups should go to the OBB... lugnet.org.ca.obb Janey (...) (18 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | lugnet.org.ca.obb
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I am very pleased to invite YOU to participate in the Hobby Show, this Nov 2nd, 3rd and 4th, located in Toronto at the International Centre on Airport Road (Dixon Rd). The OBB, (Ontario Brick Builders - an informal group of Lego builders) will be (...) (18 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
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(...) I dont know Dave, DO WE... Meaning, do you? If the rtl portion is a go, are you going to actually set something up? I may be able to throw something together, but Im not 100% sure atm if my schedule is clear. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Ipswich Model Train Show
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Just to let those interested know that the Brisbane Lego Train Group, (BLTG) will have a display at the Ipswich Model Train Show on the weekend, 27th & 28th October. link (URL) is the third consecutive year we will have a display at the Ipswich (...) (18 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Perth Lego Gathering #2 - October 14th
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Hi Perth Lego People, Just a reminder that the Perth Lego Gathering is happening tomorrow! If you haven't dropped me an email to get the location details, do it now so we can see you there (in the city near the train station). Bring along your (...) (18 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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| | Model Railway and Hobby Exhibition Langwarrin
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MUGS/M>ltc will be displaying at the Model Railway and Hobby Exhibition at Langwarrin later this month. This is not just a train show, so there will be lots of interesting stuff to look at. See you there! Details: 27-28th October 2007 Langwarrin (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains.org.mltc)
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| | Re: Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
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(...) I'm in. Derek (18 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
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Hey all, Doug just e-mailed me and wanted to know if we're in for a show! It'll be two days at the International Centre (more details to follow) but it'll be Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25. Do we have something to show to the train (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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After working out how to build the Rutland boxcar, I decided to work on one of the Rutland's diesel locomotives to pull it. An RS-3 looked like a nice challenge, and Rutland owned a few of them. (URL) I tried to capture the most distinctive (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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| | Interviewed about LEGO for Radio 4
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I was recently interviewed by Peter Day for Radio 4's In Business programme in the UK, to go out on Thursday 20:30-21:00 BST (19:30 GMT, 21:30 CEST, 15:30 EDT or 14:30 EST, whichever you're on) and repeated Sunday 21:30-22:00. This contact was (...) (18 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | TRU sale Oct 13-19
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Saturday October 13th to Friday October 19th. "Lowest price of the season" ad. LEGO Knights and Bionicle Cans $6.87, up to 50% off (reg $12.99). Selection varies by store. Excludes Toa Mahri and clearance. Picture shows 8704 Sir Adric and 8730 Toa (...) (18 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Liquidation World Toy sale
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Ad in today's Halifax Daily News for Liquidation World. "October 11th. Massive TOY Liquidation. 50-70% off department store prices. Major Canadian Retailer moves locations - you save! Spend $40 on toys during our Toy Event and receive $10 off your (...) (18 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Rutland Boxcar #104
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One of the positive sides of all the recent talk of 9v trains is that it got me building again. I don't usually post renders, but I liked the way this one turned out, and I don't (yet) have the pieces to build it. Here is my version of Rutland (...) (18 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX) !
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| | Zellers clearance and sale Oct. 5th - 12th
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Zellers toy clearance gets bigger this week (if there is much left). "buy one get one free All previously reduced toys.* (2nd item must be of equal or lesser value. Applies to yellow ticketed toys only. While supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks. (...) (18 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | [Press Release] BayLUG 9th Anniversary Meeting
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) October 2007 BayLUG Meeting Sunday, October 14, 2007 11am-4pm Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 This is our BayLUG anniversary meeting. (...) (18 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb)
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| | Sydney LEGO Train Club
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G'day everyone! Last weekend, the Sydney LEGO Train Club (SLTC) had a very successful showing at the 2007 Annual Australian Model Railway Association (NSW) Exhibition. (URL) LEGO Train Club (SLTC) at 2007 AMRA (NSW) Exhibition>> For those (...) (18 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Next meeting on Saturday October 13, 2007
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Posted on behalf of Dan Jassim: ---...--- Hi all, I am scheduling LUGOLA meetings from now through 2008 as: October 13, 2007 November 10, 2007 December 8, 2007 Meetings shall be held MONTHLY every 2nd Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with the (...) (18 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Any AFOLs in NE Wisconsin?
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Hi Wisconsinites! I just moved to the Appleton area and wondered if there were any other fellow brick enthusiasts around. I just moved into a place with a nice big unfinished basement, and I've just started unpacking my bricks. I'd love to hang out (...) (18 years ago, 29-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | 5th Great Western LEGO Train Show, Swindon, UK - 6/7 Oct
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The Brickish Association will be displaying at STEAM, the Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon, UK on Saturday/Sunday 6/7 October 2007. The event title is now a little misleading as it's much more than a train show! We will have two (...) (18 years ago, 29-Sep-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Next LEGO Display
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Well the display was alot off fun!!!! Here are some pics from the display: (URL) F. (18 years ago, 27-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.co.den, lugnet.loc.us.co.cos, lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | Perth Lego Gathering #2 - October 14th
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Hi All, The second Perth Lego Gathering of the year is coming up on Sunday October the 14th, hosted by the Tidman's at their city location. Not only will you be able to see the Tidman Brothers' huge collection, you can also join in the building of (...) (18 years ago, 27-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Brickvention 2008 registration now open
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On behalf of the organising committee for Brickvention 2008, I wish to announce that pre-registration is now open. Information about the event can be found at: (URL) form can be found at: (URL) information about Brickvention: Date: Saturday Jan. 26 (...) (18 years ago, 26-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.events, lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Powco - a new Chinese clone?
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--snip-- (...) I can't help but wonder exactly what niche in the market this clone is trying to fill... it seems to be competing with either Lego or Megabloks. Tim (18 years ago, 26-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | TennLUG Site down?
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Someone may have hacked the TennLUG site. When I clicked on the sitemap, there are nothing but random ads for everything from mp3s, to shopping, to a certain 4-lettered "P" word. Whomever runs the TennLUG site may need to fix either it, or the links (...) (18 years ago, 25-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.tn)
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| | Re: New LUG
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I can't believe my message was the last one in the Memphis column, and I wrote it 6 years ago! I have since started using my Yahoo! e-mail as my main one ( Savannius@NOSPAMPLEASEyahoo.com ), I haven't used LDraw in a bit, but still keep up with all (...) (18 years ago, 25-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.mem, lugnet.loc.us.ms, lugnet.loc.us.ar)
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| | Sydney LEGO Train Club at 2007 AMRA Show (Was: Re: SLTC show at Stanhope)
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(...) -- Snip! -- (...) It was great to see the entire SLTC layout at the Stanhope Gardens. Hopefully we've worked out all of the bugs with the layout to ensure we have a great weekend at the upcoming AMRA show. For those interested (and as (...) (18 years ago, 24-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: VicLUG @ Local Train Show
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Bravo, very nice work gentlemen. The pictures were tip-top. Thanks (18 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | TRU sale September 22-28
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Saturday September 22 to Friday September 28, 20% off all* Technic, Exo-force and Castle LEGO. * excludes clearance. Ad shows pictures of 8271 Wheel Loader $21.57, reg $26.99 8103 Sky Guardian $15.97, reg $19.99 8102 Blade Titan $15.97, reg $19.99 (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | SLTC show at Stanhope
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The SLTC have finished a show at Stanhope and all the pictures have come out of the woodwork. The show was to help the Westmead Childerens Hospital. Pics can be found all over the place: (URL) JP:(URL) Steve:(URL) Me:(URL) We worked a few bugs out (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: VicLUG @ Local Train Show
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(...) Thanks! We even have some video by Joseph: 22mb inside track pan (URL) outside track pan (URL) slow outside detail pan (URL) I have a couple of questions. Where did someone get the 1x1 bricks with studs (...) Those were my design ((URL) I went (...) (18 years ago, 18-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: LEGO shopping in Bangor?
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(...) stores, and being on an outdated computer the page only sort-of works a little. Fine for other stores, not that most are listed. (...) I wish. 11 hours by bus to get to Bangor (lots of stops to pick people up, meals etc.), so my senior citizen (...) (18 years ago, 18-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.me)
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| | Re: VicLUG @ Local Train Show
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Looks like a great display. I really enjoyed the pictures. Cool brick built trees (URL) have a couple of questions. Where did someone get the 1x1 bricks with studs on four sides in _red_ used on the tops of the lamp posts seem here: (URL) see a few (...) (18 years ago, 18-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: VicLUG @ Local Train Show
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Well, we pulled it off and there are some pictures online: Joseph: (URL) Me: (2 URLs) as big as layouts by you real trainheads but we were pleased with the result and are already talking about next year. (18 years ago, 17-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.trains)
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| | Powco - a new Chinese clone?
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I was in Mr Toys Toyworld at Indooroopilly today. Nothing incredibly exciting there. A bit of this and that. But I did notice what looks like a new Chinese clone brand. I did not have my reading glasses with me (sign of age!) but the brandname (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Flying Skiff
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(...) Love it! I always thought a "Adventurers on Mars" theme would be a great idea. Your MOC may just inspire me to start :) G (18 years ago, 15-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.pt, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: large castle @ kmart
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(...) Just checked at the local KMart...$150 or thereabouts. And no idea on Batman either :( Benjamin Whytcross (18 years ago, 15-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Flying Skiff
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Em português na parte final Hi A Moc base on the RPG "Space 1889". Is a flying skiff a preview (URL) You can see the rest of the photos in: (URL) Feed back is appreciated. Enjoy Paulo Em português Um MOC, baseado no universo do RPG "Space 19889" (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.loc.pt, FTX)
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| | Re: Indiana Jones sets leaked?
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(...) No. Indiana is a very powerful state in terms of LEGO use, but we're not (yet!) powerful enough to license our state name. Thanks for asking! (18 years ago, 12-Sep-07, to lugnet.licensed, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Evansville Old Time Train Show
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(...) Forgot to include Evansville ... --Jack (18 years ago, 12-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.in.eva, FTX)
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| | Re: large castle @ kmart
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(...) Any Idea on price? Also, no idea on the 2 batman sets :( Aaron A (18 years ago, 12-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: LEGO shopping in Bangor?
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(...) If she is near the TRU in Bangor she's near the major shopping there. I would have her check there, as well as the Walmart which is up the hill a block or so. The other way about a block is the main part of Bangor Mall, which has (or had) the (...) (18 years ago, 11-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.me)
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| | Re: LEGO shopping in Bangor?
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(...) Well, Lego's store locator (I didn't even know they had one of these!) lists a KB Toys at 663 STILLWATER AVENUE, BANGOR 04401-3674. But strangely, it doesn't find the TRU or any Wal*Marts or Targets within 50 miles (which I'm pretty sure there (...) (18 years ago, 11-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.me)
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| | LEGO shopping in Bangor?
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Greetings, My mother is soon heading off on a bus trip for a few days of shopping in Bangor. I was hoping someone familiar with the area could give me some advice on where to look for LEGO. She is staying at the Bangor Motor Inn, which is near a TRU (...) (18 years ago, 11-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.us.me)
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| | large castle @ kmart
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If anyone is looking for the new large castle set, at least one k-mart has stock of them. (18 years ago, 11-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | new batman sets
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Does anyone have any info one way or the other as to whether the new batman tank and helicopter are going to be sold by any stores down under? Given that neither set appears in the 2nd-half-2007 catalog, I am not that optimistic. (18 years ago, 11-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: new sets spotted
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(...) Thanks for the heads-up Jonathan; I managed to snig the last bulldozer set (the store only got 3 in) from my local toyworld. Very happy now. Cheers, Chris. (18 years ago, 9-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Evansville Old Time Train Show
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GtwLUG is going to Evansville on Saturday, Sept. 22nd for the Evansville Old Time Train Show & Swap Meet. (URL) for Evansville Old Time Train Show & Swap Meet>> More details availabe on (URL) our web-site>. --Jack GtwLUG (18 years ago, 6-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.gtwlug, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, FTX)
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| | new sets spotted
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I spotted several of the new sets in Toyworld the other day including the new power functions bulldozer and dinosaur, the combine harvester and a bunch of the new starwars sets including the tie crawler and the jedi starfighter No sign of the 2 (...) (18 years ago, 6-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Sniggles at Coles
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(...) Sorry...Forgot to set to ftx. Quick update...Here's what to look out for: (URL) Benjamin Whytcross (18 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: Sniggles at Coles
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(...) ¬ Quick update...Here's what to look out for:¬ (URL)¬ ¬ Benjamin Whytcross (18 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Hoth base 7666
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Thankyou managed to get two and a republic cruiser from TRU if anybody wants one in the west better hurry lego Australia told me they had one left in stock at their sydney warehouse and no signs of a resupply this year. And the purchasing lady at (...) (18 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) We saw both the Hoth Base ($100) and the Republic Cruiser ($159) at Toys 'R' Us. There weren't many of the Hoth Base in stock though (we saw only one). Cheers, Paul (18 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Has anybody seen it retail in Australia yet????? (18 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Yep, I realize the subject is a bit obscure...But for those interested in Creator sets, Coles has packs of Sniggles biscuits at their standard $4.99 price next week, but with one of 3 LEGO sets inserted at random. These sets are: [LEGOSet 7602] 7602 (...) (18 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Oops sorry for not posting. I attended both Melbourne events, you can read about it (URL) here>, including some pics. I will post more info when it becomes available. Word from the organisers on the day was they were very happy with the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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I didn't hear any followup of the EWB wind turbine event? How long did it take the public to build them? Did the public even come? Etc etc. Kerry (18 years ago, 31-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Plan for the weekend of September 22-23. All day Saturday and Sunday at Colorado Mills Mall outside the LEGO store. We will have to keep the tables manned, as this will be in the open public area. There is a possibility that they will want us for (...) (18 years ago, 31-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.us.co.den, lugnet.loc.us.co.cos, lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Please note that this is for Canada (hence the group I chose). Sears have not stopped catalog operations here. I have used it several times over the last few years specifically for LEGO and regularily receive catalogs. Along with that they (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I think Sears Canada and Sears(USA) may have done things differently. (18 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Gee, I thought the Wishbook disappeared when Sears ended (most of) their catalog operations in the early 1990s. (It always seems to me that if Sears had waited 5 years and had a little insight (OK, 2 big ifs) that they could have preempted (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Heh. I am of course delighted to see Mega Bloks being represented in the famous Sears Wishbook. I'll need to take a look to see if they have any unusual sets, as they have in the past. Additionally, Sears/KMart had a general product line (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: eigen setjes op Legoworld
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In lugnet.loc.nl, Jeroen de Haan wrote: Het gaat hier eigenlijk om twee nederlandse custom set ontwerpstudio's, "Blokbricks" en "Brick Express", die zich gezamelijk op 1 site presenteren: (URL) Sikje vind je als je rechtsonder op deze pagina op het (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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I gave up on the Wishbook years ago. When I was a kid (70's) it was a special occasion with more toys I had never seen before than I could imagine. Of course, back then toy stores seemed a rarity as well and who could even imagine something like (...) (18 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Announce: MUGS 2007-6
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Hi all, Time for another Mugs Meet, Back out west for all you westenites. so now for the formal annoncement The Melbourne LEGO Users Group (MUGS) will be hosting a get-together on Saturday 1 September. Here are the details: Date: Saturday 1 (...) (18 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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| | Christmas has been cancelled
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I cannot believe it, but it is true. I get home to see the Sears Wishbook. And just like I always do, I opened it up to the back and look at the toys. I think, what exclusive LEGO sets do they have this year. But... I could not find any LEGO at all (...) (18 years ago, 27-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.ca) !
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| | Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of All Ages! Step right up! Enter the World of Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus! (URL) Last month, I finished my latest theme train/playset. Inspired by a Duplo giraffe that I found in a mixed parts (...) (18 years ago, 27-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.adventurers, FTX) !!
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| | LEGO activities at Worldcon
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I'll be traveling to Japan to contribute (loan) LEGO bricks and expertise to the 65th World Science Fiction Convention <www.nippon2007.us "Nippon 2007">, the first Worldcon held in Asia, happening in Yokohama on Thu 30 Aug to Mon 3 Sep 2007. (...) (18 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, FTX)
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| | London Underground 1972mkII Tube Stock
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The 1972 tube stock was a minor evolution of the 1967 stock that was ordered for the Victoria line. The first batch (MkI) were for the Northern Line to replace 1938 stock. The second batch (MKII), while intended for the new Fleet (now Jubilee) line (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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| | Pictures of QueLUG's layout at the Canadian Railway Museum
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This past weekend, August 18-19, QuéLUG was participating in a train show at Exporail - the Canadian Railway Museum in St-Constant, Québec. We had a 8'x45' layout (2,5 m x 13,5 m) featuring 3 train loops, 1 monorail loop, rural, residential and (...) (18 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.quelug, lugnet.trains) !
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(...) I have just returned from Ghent. It is similar to the Netherlands. In the centre there is Bart Smit & Intertoys - large toyshops with several floors of toys. There is also LEGO in Blokker a discount department store. Intertoys was the best. It (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.be)
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(...) [...] (...) Well done. I really like the way you did the doors. Chris (18 years ago, 18-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground)
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| | Re: London Underground Standard Tube Stock
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(...) Sock! LOL Thanks for your comments. If you look at the pic below you should be able to see the skirting (far left of pic, with a motor wheel visible under by its metallic shine). (URL) Ta, David (18 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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(...) David: Nice work! I love the general shape of those cars and the use of the smaller train wheels is spot-on. One question. You mentioned the motor in the actual cars being hidden beneath a skirt. Is this true on your model as well? Do these (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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(...) It's not a bad model...But I reckon the Bat Tank will be easier to convert to a WWI era (British) tank. Of course, I can probably see a WWI German tank in this model. (BTW, 164 track links on inv page of instructions, 162 used in model.) That (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Mmmmm. No idea what movie this is from - I am guessing its out of the non-movie mechandising. Faintly surprised that it makes sense for Lego to go there. However, it does look like all the makings of a pretty cool WWI tank. A bit big, granted, (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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This is my most recent tube train. I haven't had much time to build recently so I've been putting more stuff online. The Standard tube stock dates back to the 1920s. It was a series of tube stocks which were designed to be cross-compatable. The (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX) !
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| | VicLUG @ Local Train Show
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VICTORIA MODEL RAILWAY SHOW (NMRA - Pacific Northwest Region) September 16, 2007 (Sunday), 10 am - 5 pm, Cedar Hill Rec Centre We will have a display of LEGO trains and the adjacent cityscape. An admission fee will be charged for the event which is (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.trains)
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