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(...) Earlyish?? (6ish??) I have to pack so I can check out on Friday AM and make my Brisbane flight. (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) How about the Lord Nelson off Argyle St? see: (URL) little bit of a walk from Circular Quay, but well worth it. IIRC the Fortune of War is a dive. There are some other possibilities that end of town though, like the Orient. What time is good (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Depending on how you see the colours the walls are going to be grey (using lots of starwars, current castle) tan (using Egypt adventurers, some SW stuff) or white (Big Spaceport sets on special, basic sets). The roof choices are Red (Dacta (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm not an experienced castle builder, but I can offer one piece of advice. Do NOT pay $208 for King Leo's Castle. I did, and I regret it. My son absolutely loves it, I, however, see $208 down the drain every time I look at it. I would have (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Another bit of info...BigW has Mickeys fire truck at $12 or so, yet in the US it's $10US, and in Canada, $14 Can [1]...Does this mean: 1) World parity pricing where it matters :) 2) Mickey Mouse isn't popular here, and the cheap price is to get (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I don't recall Winnie the Pooh Duplo being more expensive than other simiar sized Duplo sets, in fact I think I was surprised that the largest set was quite a bit cheaper than I had expected. Am going from memory though, not at home to check. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Lately I have been feeling the urge to build castles. In my opinion, the world's most perfect castle is the Chateau de Chillon: (URL) kind of sets should I look at getting to obtain the right kinds of building materials for my castle? I have looked (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Having mulled over this for a couple of days, it occurred to me that Star Wars models may be inherently more expensive than Adventurers etc, because Star Wars Lego will involve a license fee to George Lucas (or whoever) while non-licensed (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) it's (...) methinks you need to be a little more careful with your wording...this IS a family forum :) [Sorry...my mind was wandering, and found an empty spot in the gutter...I'll try not to notice these sorts of comments in future, but i (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Didn't notice any but wasn't looking carefully. They're could have been some but the only large set I noticed was the new ugly castle. Maybe ring to see. Tim (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) next (...) Thursday: check, I'm free that nite (although I have to pack) Walking distance from Circular Quay: check, I am at a client within spitting distance of Circular Quay and my hotel is too. City Extra: <bzzzt> ate there twice already... (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Just went to TRU Garden City (Bris) and they appear to have the same deals. Bought a B-Wing for $54. Some Prices (not precise but close) NB. 'etc.' means other models of same or similar RRP (check Lugnet) B-Wing, X-Wing, SI: $54 Naboo F, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) brisbane (...) MYER (...) (I've (...) I can offer to drive. I have a Commodore so I can take 4 adult passengers without kneecapping them :-) I am fully booked up this weekend and Sat 16 but I am free Sun 17. I'm in Japan for the following 2 (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Per haps those of us in Bris could meet up and go by train someday. It would be a good chance to meet the other Legophiles around the place (I've only met Kerry in person) and we have company for the train ride (I don't see any of my friends or my (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Larry, Welcome etc etc. I have been a bit out of the loop lately, but I'm catching up quickly. I'm certainly up for dinner in the city this Thursday night, or any night next week. If you want any more Soccer Buses, let me know, and I'll see (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Just a quick heads up on the TRU specials scene (based on last Saturday, TRU Chatswood). Duplo Trains and Winnie the Pooh are 40-50% off, Star Wars System is 30-40% off (what's left of it) and they have a few 8448s for $156, a tempting investment. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) In australia there is only 1 kind of football. Good old aussie rules. (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) well as it turned out David and myself met last Saturday. I've decided to go to Brisbane over the weekend so I will be out from Friday 8 Sep to Sunday 10 Sep. I am about shopped out, believe it or not, Legowise. Things are getting busier and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hello Jamie, and all. I think the yellow Lego truck is in QLD. My son recieved a letter from Lego ie. Lego club and invited to see the Lego display at Pacific fair on the Gold Coast. I think it is there this weekend? All te best Gary Quinlan (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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A number of these pictures also appeared in ideas book #240 - see (URL) Whytcross" <b_whytcross@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G0Czt7.DBv@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) because (...) have (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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I am making a football ground and I need ideas on how to make the football and also how to make some good looking boundry and goal umpires. (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I've also found out that two of the other catalogues I listed are actually the 1966 UK catalogue [similar to the 1966 catalogue on Brickshelf, but not as many pictures..unless I'm missing a page.] Benjamin Whytcross (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dont waste your time, the pirate boat hulls havent even been made. (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Dear Benjamin, I'm not too sure about, but maybe this is your catalogue: (URL) I'm sure the pictures you discribe have to be dated to 1966 - 67, because the blue rails have been invented in 1966 and from 1968 on most engines have been black (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Can't help you with identification, sorry. But I've had in the back of my mind one day to try & get a railway layout happening using the old tracks, and a RCX in each engine [1], to allow multiple trains on one line, easier reversing loops, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Last friday I acquired a small quantity of blue train tracks. These also came with a blue battery box, 3 2x4 white bricks with a variety of train wheels attatched, and some papers. From these I've been able to re-create/sort out that there was 1 (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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After my regular Friday night Lego sweep of Bris. City a couple of weeks ago, I discovered that the new Adventurers stuff was in Target. The big plane (I can't remember it's set number) was there and priced at $39. 'This is quite cheap' I thought (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Phew, I'm back. For a while there I didn't seem to be able to post. RBCWL - a most excellent plan! I'm making up a list already ;-) Richard Still baldly going... (25 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Indeed! Congratulations Jonathon. While I am by no means a grand fan of the virtual brick, nice work shines where ever it is done :-) Hmmmmm......virtual sailing ships......no! Dang it, I already have way too much to do ;-) Richard Still (...) (25 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Okay, Due to weekend commitments, I was unable to scan the images, but I believe that the longest running ranges were: [Corrections appreciated] 1) Town and Castle [1978]. the yellow castle was still available in 1983, the 'modern' castle was (...) (25 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) money (...) i also found an old divers set in David Jones... it was around $90 -James Walker (25 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Lego at Queen Street the toy world inside the myer complex has a very little selection the myer hasnt received any new sets in a while though i didnt get that great a look i didnt get to goto the toyworld in the mall -James Walker (25 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Up off bottoms time! I've decided enough whinging about "They get these and it's not fair" "We don't get internet order 'til..." "THey get it so much cheaper over there" "I can't find this in stores" "Look at how much this is reduced over there" (...) (25 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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LegOz 2000.6 held in Tasmania today. Present were Deidre and Frances (ages withheld) and Tom (age 5) and Kathryn (age 4). Both husbands were present but went into the shed to talk about their wives spending money on Lego. Deidre and Tom brought (...) (25 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well, it's coming around to the weekend mate. You going to post the answer or not? I STILL haven't seen any replies to this, and I'd like an answer this time, not a time extension!! Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Whytcross, Benjamin (...) (25 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Well, I didn't want to mention this for 2 reasons..one was the distance involved o get it, and second was that the box had been opened, but there was the Tie Interceptor at Toyworld in Bay city plaza, Geelong for $189. That's all I've seen so (...) (25 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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David Eaton <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:G07p2s.MF8@lugnet.com... (...) brick (...) thin (...) No, I said smallest. Bevel gears aren't the smallest. :) (...) Possibly. but it would be fun trying methinks. (...) weren't (...) small (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic)
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Lego fans : My girlfriend and I will be heading up to Sydney (from Melb.) for a week during the Olympics. We'll be busy watching the fencing a lot of that time, but lurking in my mind is the possibility that somewhere in Sydney is someone selling (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) You mean the thinnest tech gear which is about 1/2 a brick wide? :) (the thin bevel gear, that is-- too bad they don't make 1/2 brick wide chain!) (...) Perhaps you could build a FUNCTIONAL one that wasn't "accurate" with a transmission and (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Having been on holidays this week, I've had time for more Lego building than normal. So, having just finished building the 7191 UCS X-Wing, I thought I'd write a short review. Firstly go take a look at the photo off the box: (URL) you will see what (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I checked my local Toyworld, and they said that the set wasn't available to them. I'm wondering if this is true for the rest of Australia, or just for my neck of the woods. If it's just for my neck of the woods, I think I'll just try to order that (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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The biggest problem you will find is that each LEGO Technic gear is one brick wide, except for the smallest one which is slightly more than a brick wide. Set up four or five of these side by side and your bicycle is going to look more like an (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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and it's the winner!! (URL) done Jonathan! --Dave L (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) a- (...) I'm in for something suburban. I'd rather do it this week than next if at all possible, despite the short notice. I have hired a car for the weekend this weekend. Next weekend I was going to *try* to go to Brisbane. You can ring me on (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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My husband (a keen cyclist) asked me if I could build a geared bicycle with a derailleur using Lego. Your thoughts? Obviously, I will need a fair bit of chain, but the new Power Puller may solve that problem. The cluster will need to have at two (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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So, Technics heads, what do you reckon about the new catalogue? For a Technics set, the 8458 Silver Champion appears to be more about looks than engineering. Indeed, it looks very similar to the 8445 Formula 1 Racer apart from the colour (I don't (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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It's been a bit quiet lately so time to inject some conversation starters ... I finally acquired a 5571 Black Cat / Big Rig / Big Truck via e-bay. FYI, I paid A$262 (from memory) plus postage. Allegedly it is the largest Lego set in terms of the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) What <annoys> me about that thing is that it's a mongrel of a Canadian Mountie's headwear and a dinkum digger's Slouch hat. It's a bl##dy shame. (...) Check out "Mr Cunningham" (also known as Bruce) at: (URL) doesn't he have a can of veebs (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Saturday 9 September is good for me. Lillipilli on King is a bit pricey, but looks okay -- the Thai across the road from it is quite good and there are only about 200 other places to eat in Newtown if so desired. Red Kangaroo (Thai/Malaysian) (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Don't forget a minifig with Johny Thunder's hat :) [or the black one...I reckon the brown one would be better though.] Oh yes, the minifig needs blue legs [jeans] and a flanelette torso...Should be a decent farmer :) [I don't know what we'd use for (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Great work Jonathan, although it's obviously a fictional scene -- look at those petrol prices!! Oh to live in Legoland... I'm not ldraw savvy (my bad), but could you post a jpeg of the ute? Who knows, a potential LegOz logo? (I'm seeing Ute in (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) If you mean the stickers then what I did was: 1.downloaded the stickers for the shell gas station promo sets from brickshelf 2.cut the stickers from the sheet 3.reduced the colors as much as possible with paint shop pro. Also edited the (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G0563C.935@lugnet.com... (...) They're all pretty much the same price. Generally go for the one which gives you the most frequent flyer points. :) Thrifty does tend to end up slightly (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Kerry Raymond <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message news:G03yJF.H7B@lugnet.com... (...) educational. (...) yes, indeed they do. I have only dealt with Moore Educational and didn't know the other company existed. Is was Moore who said they wouldn't (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.dacta)
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(...) well I *was* thinking of trying to get a cheap flight to either Brisbane or Christchurch next weekend but if people can't make it this weekend but CAN next, ok! This weekend i was thinking of hiring a car and going driving, does anyone have (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, if you're going to treat him to some Aussie tucker/fauna, what about the traditional dogs eye with a dead horse :^) Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar Road, Box (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, I did get a reply from them, so they do reply sometimes. Kerry (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.dacta)
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(...) Anyone want to take a guess at what it could be? I think that it could be some older townjr sets (the fire & police in one crappy set comes to mind) or mabie rockraiders. Both are heavily juniorised and both are EVERYWHERE you look... What I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Good...It's not just me who doesn't get responses from MOORE educational. BradJ/Lego Australia, if you're reading this, could you do something about the lack of any form of communication with this company. Even just a reply saying that they don't (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.dacta)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G0332s.IqA@lugnet.com... (...) an (...) eating (...) still (...) clients (...) Hi again, Since you're going to be here for three weeks, how about we make it Saturday, next week. (9th (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) are (...) Like most of us, I was long under the impression that DACTA wouldn't sell to us ordinary folk in Aus. However, I contacted Educational Experience www.edex.com.au (Sydney) on their hotline email address in July this year asking if I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.dacta)
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(...) Hopefully. I would really really like to try to pin this "meet" down. I am down for an all day saturday thing if there is an interest (a little shopping, some eating and drinking and some building perhaps?) but if schedules don't permit I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hey - where can we see some of these no doubt humorous photographs! (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) wow Larry - good timing for a visit! I hope you are going to get time to enjoy yourself and your stay in the Olympic city. (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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the new racers and dino island sets are out... i went to carindale and big W has the best selection and cheapest prices Myer hasnt got any new sets Toyworld only has a few race/dino but they are cheaper at Big W I didnt check out Target or David (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) I notice that a lot of the older lego I have seen lately is insectoids, that seems to be making a comeback, probobly LA is clearing excess inventory and drawing names out of a hat for stores that are to get the stock. The problem with lego (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) A bit tired but the client is at the foot of Macquarie, so I see the harbor bridge (they just finished the last ring!) each day as I walk to work. Those double ended ferries (2 different sizes) would make some great models. (...) Yes. Just not (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Fantastic Deidre! I hope it goes smashingly :-) Tell everyone to take their cameras. We STUDS keep getting immersed in the not forgetting models, and end up forgetting cameras (thank heavens for Kevin and James at the last Studfest)! All well (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:FzyCz5.DD7@lugnet.com... (...) soon. I (...) have (...) that... Hi Larry, Glad to have you in Australia. I hope that you are enjoying yourself so far. We never ended up deciding where (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hahahaha I totally agree with basically everything I read with what Ben writes, well done boy! )-(under Lego Direct?) I have spoken to Lego reps and Lego Australia myself and it does seem that the whole idea with Lego and (including New Zealand) the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) While I agree totally with your general comments about TLG & LA, I must point out that, having been involved in launching an international e-commerce site, this is probably not achievable. The logistics in delivering products to many different (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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<Appologies for not threading...> (...) So I'd heard. It doesn't mean I have to like it...or believe it :) (...) I know this, it's just that I'm getting sick and tired of TLG's treatment of Australia.[and not neccesarily all of this should go to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Just a reminder that LegOz 2000.6 is this weekend, Saturday 2nd September starting at around 1pm. For details see (URL) last count there were 3 AFOLS plus assorted family members, so if you're lurking out there in southern Tasmania and would like to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: LEGO.new is coming
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Um..... Ben, yes the USA is the center of the known Universe. :-) If you want any bulk orders before it is available in Australia, I am sure that there are many AFOLs in North American and (Germanic) Europe that would be happy to order for you until (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Heck, mate - I'd settle for an answer - there doesn't appear to be much interest. Or perhaps it's because the second quiz question is in a reply to the first question? I'd recommend moving the quiz question to a new thread topic if that was the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Ive found the new 2000 catalog in K-mart Cannon Hill Plaza hope this is useful. -James Walker (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Okay...after a weekend away from home [at my parents instead] and a LONG day at work [I won't be home till about 10 tonight], coupled with the low volume of responses, I'm extending this till the end of the week :) But I'll say this...Town is ONE of (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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just some more of my jibberish... World For kids in Logan Hyperdome will be closed in Oct :( well there goes yet another store with a good selection of Lego (Indooroopilly lost their Toy's R Us around the first quarter of the year). Lego said we do (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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hello there, dunno if I can write this stuff here, if not sorry, but anyway if you have kids then this is cool... the Lego clothes wear for people here in QLD is available through a few outlets, here in Brisbane we have them available at Forest Lake (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au, Jamie Obrien writes: <Oops, i guess he shouldn't have tried to head the ball a foot of the ground!> [shudders with imagined pain] ...what happened? anyone get done for dangerous play? --Dave (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Has anyone seen the Power Puller, the new Technics set, here in Oz? Was it in the new catalogue (since I seem to be the only person who doesn't have one yet)? -- Kerry Raymond kerry@dstc.edu.au (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Melbourne : where to find the new big SW sets ?
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(...) Can't help with Melbourne but just to keep y'all updated on the Qld scene ... I went to Toyworld at Robina this morning to pick up my UCS X-Wing. The shop assistant told me that they have now sold all their UCS sets. Since I couldn't see any (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi all, I've finally tracked down an AAT and MTT for myself (the AAT was at a Target, I think, and the MTT today from the Big W at Keysborough). Now I'm looking for the Millenium Falcon and the UCS sets. Anyone know somewhere that actually has them (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi everyone... I arrived (after a rather grueling flight) and hope to hear from folks soon. I think I probably will need Monday to get adjusted to the time diff and I have a UK concall on tuesday but would love to get together with folks after (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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