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Peter White wrote in message ... (...) HOLEY MOLEY!!! (URL) at all the parts! Are you _sure_ this set's only four Aussie dollars? In that case, I'm getting a dozen of them immediately! Has anyone seen them in Melbourne? Cheers, Paul (who naively (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Me too!! Will any BUGS, MUGS or others be making an interstate trip? (...) Even if we bought several of the official production run they'd cost about $50 each and take a month to get here. Maybe we could ask Todd to sanction some local (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) I can probably make it on the 16th. James, how big was the display area and was it crowded ? Sounds like a good place to do some subtle recruiting, now if we only had some Lugnet T-shirts. pete.w (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Successful Quest ! All are available in Sydney at certain Woolworths. Chrome sets - 4816,4817,4818 and 4819 (all $3.99). Adventurers sets - 5911,5912,5913 and 5914 (all $3.99). Technic sets - 8803,8004,8005 and 8006 (all $3.99). Any Studlies coming (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The 16th sounds great to me..... I'll be there.... Who else is coming? Kev... : ) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Sounds cool, I went today but I'm happy to go back, but only when I have a full wallet. Why? There's a LEGO store there and it's cheaper than BigW. There are sale prices better, but who can resist cheap lego? The range is bog standard though. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) That's good value ! Maybe the 2000 SW range isn't selling as well as 1999's. (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi, one of the Toyworlds in Melbourne is having a Pete.C commemorative sale of 7151's for $19. (...) How many times have you been so far ? (...) Now if they could just transport the population off somewhere... and populate it with Australians. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In Toyworld Claremont I noticed Slave 1's for $25 and MTT's for $50. They also had some smaller Star Wars like the Skiff and Lightsaber battle for under $10. The B-wing was around $25 also. Braith. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "James Howse" <jehowse@yahoo.com> (...) Hi, Since all of us STUDS are likely to go and see this show, how about we make a day of it? Get together, all see the show, then go have lunch or something in Darling (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) A big G'day to you to Pete..... great to hear from you.... sounds like you're having fun..... : ) Andrea and I might be heading over that way in a year.... so we'll have to meet up.... Kev.. : ) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Studs, Bugs, Mugs and LegOzers all over. It's been a turbulent 5 months, but I've finally found my way to a home PC and got myself reconnected to the net (somebody please tell these Poms it's the 21st Century.... Please!!). I've been lurking in (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 [was Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]]
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(...) I know it was a pirate ship, 6285 I think (I used to own a 6285 so I should know...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Benjamin I'm pretty sure the weekly quiz idea has merits of it's own, but could you possibly consider shortening the time-delay between questions and answers? The last one went unanswered, and if I remember correctly you extended it a week longer (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Okay, after getting everyone excited...these sets are scheduled for a Feb 2001 release. Source: Toyworld 2001 Calender. Also comes with a 'buy any life on mars set in March valued at > $40, and get a free life on mars set valued at about $5' [I'll (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Not days, months. Hope this helps James (who will table a full report on Wednesday) This is from the powerhouse website, (URL) ACTION SHOW COMES TO THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM The most advanced LEGO robotics display ever to come to Australia - the (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 [was Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]]
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(...) Well, being an Aus collection, there is only one 6077 it could be...the robin hood set. [And yes, I believe there may be one or two of the shields...I'll get the parts out tomorrow night and get back to you when I'm sure.] BTW, why, this being (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Thankyou all for replying, also please e-mail me when the next LegOz is in Victoria is on! Later, James james_ng@start.com.au (URL) HOMEPAGE (URL) LEGO HOMEPAGE (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Also seen at the Toyworld at Tuggeranong, ACT. Subtle hint to the kids on what they could get me for christmas (got to be under $20 dad), got the response, "haven't you got that already"!!! (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Possible savings at Target ('ta-zhay) (was Re: Mercenaries and minifig weapons...)
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(...) Confirmation of above sighting: _big_ sale at Target (at least on small/old sets). Picked up <set:4806 the small axe cart>, and some other small sets, for $2 each, and <set:5936 the amazon temple> for $10. In other news, the Monkey Magic Magic (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) My thoughts exactly... Bring on the chromies!!! Dave (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hehe, is this in reference to me? <grin> I wish I was hunky, too. ;-) I'll admit I had one friend call me 'miss hunky Dori' but it was not (I think) intended to compliment me or comment my (very controversial) hunkiness. ;-) -Shiri XFUT (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Woolies Kippax in Canberra had about 50 sets of the dual packs and about 100 of the Adventure sets, dual packs were there at 8am in morning and 2 left at 3pm someone is buying lots of stocking fillers.Also woolies belconnen has different sets they (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I don't know if this is all toy-worlds, or just Craigieburn, but I got a catalogue today [sale starts monday] which has: 7151 $19.99 6569 [arctic (?) val pack] $12.99 I'll be making a phone order to my store monday morning, and will be happy to (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Rosco, Few of the news servers had a good story on the Lego display, looks like it would be well worth going up for a peek, saw on the story kids were able to play with large tubs of Lego hope they don't search you on the way out. Take care. (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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And here I was think I could break the news :( Safeway in Craigieburn has the sets [technic and adventurers] though there a lot more technic sets than adventurer sets left [and not all because of me, either.] I've got no idea when they went out on (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Spotted five AAT's at Grace Bros Penrith. The price was $42.xx This is the most I have seen in one place. (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Good luck ! 8005 Ice Explorer is a small helicopter with 2 trans lt.blue lightsaber blades. 8006 Swamp Craft is a basic 4 wheel vehicle with 4 antifreeze l'saber blades. As to the use of the other Technic bits, I'm no Technic expert, so I will (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well here is my contribution as far as these Lego sets go... I went to Indooroopilly woolies today and no, they will not be getting anything. :(((( But I am going to check out the woolworths in Ipswich on monday. I think I might just call up the (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I spoke to Woolworths Customer Service about the 'chrome' castle sets. They didn't mention/know anything at all about these Technic sets at all. My NLSO happened to be at the local W and grabbed the sets on the off-chance. I went to Penrith (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Holy Crap! I gotta get these. I just hope that the woolworths supermarkets near me have them or are getting them in. Does anyone know of a good way to contact woolworths and find out more (like where in perth I have to go to get these)? (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi, all. Dunno if this is old news, but I heard on the box this morning that there's a Lego display at the PowerHouse museum in Sydney. They were saying it's straight from Denmark - hasn't been anywhere else, but were showing the Mindstorms (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Oh yes! I am so sorry for taking forever to get to this site and to thank Kerry also for the great weekend that just went by! As half drunk as I was that day I managed to enjoy myself too :P Many thanks kerry... but errr keep with the lego LOL (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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YES!!!! I have seen this set, infact I bought one yesterday! and $24.95 is a great price! In USA they are $20+ US$$$ so we are getting a great deal... they are slightly (packaging wise) different from the American ones though. Just more text on the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Woolies (the Supermarket) at Emu Plains had Technic Duo Packs for $3.99. These contain the small Robo-rider sets:- 8005 Ice Explorer 8006 Swamp Craft The boxed sets are shrinkwrapped together on a backing (card)board. It says collect all four, so (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Not to mention a brick or twelve hundred: looking forward to seeing Andrastavia in the plastic! --DaveL (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Not to mention a brick or twelve hundred: looking forward to seeing Andrastavia in the plastic! --DaveL (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi Warren, Set 6007 is pretty hard to find these days (at least in Sydney), but if it's the Dragon you're after then keep an eye out for <set:4818>. See (URL) and (URL) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I can't wait to see the site. Richard Still baldly going... (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I'll try to remember to check but probably won't be able to post for a week and a half. Tim (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au, Kevin Hall and James Howse write: (...) Well done James -- hope it turns out okay... (...) Definitely. When would be best? And any preeferences concerning location or cuisine? (Almost anything, anywhere, anytime is fine with me.) (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Count me in, don't expect any essays though. (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Just spoke to Woolworths customer service, they should be promoting some of the sets over the next two weeks, the contact mentioned the Adventurers plane and a catapult. She had spotted some in Woolworths Blacktown, in the biscuit aisle (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Eyes open for HTO chrome
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In org.au, Frances has spotted the 'chrome' castle promotional sets in Tasmania. Let's hope they are somewhere on the mainland. So if you're in a High Traffic Outlet (and realise it) keep your eyes peeled for the glint of chrome. pete.w (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Martin Scragg wrote in message ... (...) Knox, is (...) Uhh, none, now, my financial situation has changed in the last couple of days... just bought a car. I mean a real one, not an 8448 ;-) Cheers, Paul (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Does the tub say made in "Billund, Denmark"? Or "Seoul, Korea" like the Podracer bucket? Timothy Gould wrote in message <3A25F96B.E41AA349@m...edu.au>... (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Anyone in here interested in a big black tub of unsorted lego?
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Hi E'one, Sorry for not coming here that often I have been busy! I was just wondering if anyone was interested in a black tub of Lego? It has Horses, Old Space Pieces, Uncompleted sets, figures and unique pieces plus a few instructions, if anyone is (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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These are available for $20 in Mr Toys Toyworld in Brisbane. I think the RRP is $40 so it's quite a good deal. Tim (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I saw one yesterday at one of target perth city, TRU perth city, myer perth city (I cant rembmer which but I swear it was in perth city somewhere. (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Sorry...but I wont be able to make it on the 10th..... Andrea and I are playing Paintball..... but I definately will be at the next at Richard's.... : ) Is anyone still interested in going out to dinner or lunch before Xmas in Sydney.... ???? (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | THE KINGDOM OF ANDRASTAVIA.........COMING SOON
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G'day all...... After months of work on my website, it's almost ready..... here's a teaser... (URL) Lego is the only world....!!!! Kev... : ) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Free!! I handed up my last assessment task yesterday (3000word philosophy essay) and now am on summer break. This weekend I'm going home to fetch lego. This means that for the first time since I've been on Lugnet all my lego will be in the same (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | New sml buckets at Myer (and on special)
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Spotted at Myer Hobart (new yesterday) small blue System bucket 4122 $21.95 marked down to $15.95 from today until December 24th and also an apple green Duplo bucket (don't recall set no, and doesn't look very interesting) also normally $21.95 (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Arctic or Antarctic? Lego is clueless about the hemispheres!
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I hadn't noticed the Arctic/Antarctic thing but, one thing you do get if you buy 6586 as part of the TRU value pack is a very neet little ice stab thing like this (can't think of name) which fits with your idea of mountains.. /| / | / / | -=- C Ya (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Arctic or Antarctic? Lego is clueless about the hemispheres!
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I just opened and built 6586 Arctic Polar Scout (orange snowmobile with trailer). This is my first Arctic set. The set itself is pretty and the minifig with the fur-lined hood is cute but the set is otherwise not exciting. Too many specialised parts (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I think that pretty much forces us Melbournites to call ourselves "MUG"s, doen't it???? 8?) ROSCO (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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And the most important thing of all ... we agreed (I think) on a name for us ... Henceforth we Brisbanites and near-Brisbanites shall be known as BUGs. Mel and I will be Lady BUGs, while Aaron will be our resident Fire BUG. Others will have to find (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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On Sunday, the second meeting for the gang from SEQ was held. And what a day, there was technic, star wars, soccer, trains, remote control cars, model team, and yes clone stuff. In attendance were Kerry Raymond(our wonderful host), Timothy Gould, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Possible savings at Target ('ta-zhay) (was Re: Mercenaries and minifig weapons...)
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(...) would (...) base, (...) months (...) exactly (...) Target in Melbourne (City store) had about a dozen or so of the 6706 sets for $7, tons of 5900 Adventurers for $1.70 and all their slizers for $5 each. Martin (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Possible savings at Target ('ta-zhay) (was Re: Mercenaries and minifig weapons...)
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No longer in lugnet.build.minifigs, David Low replies to himself: (...) (Possible) special spotted by yours truly. Mosied on down to Target today, vaguely remembering that a couple of these were floating around a few months ago. They were still (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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myer perth had (I think) the UCS sets but no falcon. they definatly had the lego studios set with that digital camera thing as well as the mindstorms camera (I think) I dont remember any mindstorms there except for perhaps the droid dev kit and (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Has anyone seen the Advent Calendar in a store other than David Jones or is it some sort of exclusive? And welcome, Ian :) Deidre drb@tasmail.com (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) or in other words, 1.5 down, 999 998.5 to go... Mark, now that you've sent in the cash feel free to join in the discussion, turn up at local fests etc. dave (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Welcome to Mark Jordan, the 25th Australian Lugnet member (No.704). That means we have 1.5 members per million population. pete.w (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Anyone in AUS got one or two of this kit, new preferable, however well looked after second hand considered. Need urgently. All help appreciated. Warren (25 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Deathmatch was the concept I was aiming for = ) I have always wanted to do something like that, but I lacked inspiration... (I think I would like to do a minifig Deathmatch/Thunderdome episode once in awhile Timmy v. DarthVader anyone?) (...) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yes! A wonderfull day Kerry. Good food,Good talk and Good Lego even the ship made of "pretend" Lego. Well done Peter (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Nothing new on this, apparently Toyworld management somewhere decided to release it in December "sometime" according to the shop assistant I talked to. It really sucks that I know they have some new stock, but can't even find out what it is yet! :-( (...) (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) As a physicist, I am sure you will understand that there was a Lego gathering and an MB gathering happening in parallel universes. Due to phenomena probably involving tachyon beams and sub-quasar particles, the two parallel universes just (...) (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Really cool -- a lot funnier than "here are the two heads, told you so". How about Minifig DeathMatch? (...) Maybe it's the Captain Redbeard "the early years" head... (...) They make the standard issue loudspeaker or flashlight look decidedly (...) (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) If it was the City store I would say they are too dumb, in fact I would say that for a few of their stores! (...) I saw the ones at Knox, and thought about it, but I already had a trolly full so thought that the wife might have something to (...) (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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I'll third the thanks (even with the MB warship on full display). Tim (25 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Check my webpage again...I hope this helps I tried to provide a few pics (in a whimsical way) illustrating the difference between the two heads in question = ) The head in 6706 is a couple shades darker than the head on my mercenary. The "Red" (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I would have to respectfully disagree = ) I exumed my Wild West figures from my storage closet and compared the 6706 soldier and my "Red" Fox mercenary. The soldier from 6706 has a brownish red print while my mercenary fig has a brighter (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.au)
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I have to second the motion that set 6706 is the set those particular heads come in. I purchased a slew of them at Kohls for $2@ awhile back. As a result I have many many of those style minifig heads. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Thank goodness there's new Space ! (was Re: Anyone seen this at a reasonable price?)
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(...) I thought $57 was an amazing price for a flagship set with an RRP of ~$180. Not amazing enough to buy a second one though... The whole landfill thing makes me cry. Couldn't they even give it to charities or schools? (...) 6977 isn't (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.space)
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I also would like to thank Kerry for her hospitality on Sunday. My computer had just played up so I spend this evening fixing it, so i will have the meetings post up shortly. Aaron (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Just want to formerly thank Kerry for hosting the second BUGS meeting. It was a ton of fun. 8 legomaniacs attended and all had a good time. So thanks Kerry you were a great host and I look forward to talking lego with you again in the future. How (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Martin Scragg wrote in message ... (...) saw (...) I've been looking too... :-) It was one of the things I looked for during TRU's %25 off sale. Annoyingly, the huge stack of them sitting for nearly two _years_ at Chadstone had mysteriously (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I noticed that one while scrutinising Brickshelf. The other characters would be one offs for me and there are a few cute parts (brown saddle, bush base, flag, bugle, hats). The set's pretty thin on the ground up here, and frankly it's because (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I noticed that one while scrutinising Brickshelf. The other characters would be one offs for me and there are a few cute parts (brown saddle, bush base, flag, bugle, hats). The set's pretty thin on the ground up here, and frankly it's because (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.au)
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Dave Low wrote in message ... (...) You might try 6706, hard to see on the picture but I'm pretty sure one of the soldiers has that head: (URL) Vic, I've seen stacks of these both in TW stores, and also at GB's. I guess that they could be absent (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I just dug ot my 6769 instructions... The head was on the Officer with the double-breasted shirt and black pants. It was sunstituted for the handlebar mustache/beard head. In the instructions the other bearded heads appear to have a brown (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Thanks for the info John. Could it have been one of the soldiers pictured at: (URL) ? --DaveL (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I acquired that head in a small eBay lot a few months ago. I put it in a "special bag" for future reference. I thought that head was different... I had only seen a similar version with an eyepatch on Capt. Redbeard. The head I have came from a (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Marvellous!! (...) No yellow zodiacs I'm afraid: only one old red 4-wide. Perhaps a fig for fig trade is in order? --Dave (whose frightfully fugly Flybo featuring festy figs is becoming a stunningly swanky sloop that's swarming with simians) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, you could hunt the stores on a vain search for a pirate set (been there, done that) or you could wait until the tenth, and I'll bring along a selection of redbearded fellows from which you can choose one... Got any dinghies :-) Richard (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I am looking for the 6977 Arachnoid Star Base for a reasonable price. I saw some at TRU during their %25 off sale for around $50, but didn't want one then. I have seen it since for $95, but am looking for somewhere cheaper. Anyone knows where in Oz (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) (URL) only fig I could find or think of was Pirate 9, as listed on brickset: (URL) know where else I might find him (or any other redbearded fellow who might realistically play Odysseus)? --DaveL (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yeah there's still some 1181's at BigW Erina up here...well the last time I looked.... $1.76 .... how many are you after Paul? Kev... : ) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Actually, they got as low as US$25 at some Target stores. (I bought one.. my girlfriend wouldn't let me get two, even at that price) Although I got mine for less, I definitely think it's worth US$50. It's a nice set, although the CD-ROM is (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) If there was less than 100 I need to go back to school! (...) My local Kmart has none today, and the space where they were is filed in with something else. A 20% off sale failed to persuade me to buy anything from their limited range. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hello So there are some lego nuts in Canberra will ahve to meet you all one day we are growing, maybe have to line up for the specials soon. Hope to chat to you all soon. Craig #670 (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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G'day all, If anyone has been trying to contact me on my work email since about wednesday, could you please re-send any messages to my hotmain account at the bottom of this email, as I am currently unable to access the server [some technical thing (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I think that the AAT is one of those sets that defies logic. Its not that big so you would expect it to be everywhere but it isnt. (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Erina may still have some, check with Kev. I'll check the usual haunts, are you just after the astonaut figs ? (...) I've been well satiated on 7171's (you can never have too many though). The local supply was more than enough, Canberra wasn't (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi Ian, I have seen a bidder on ebay with a userid that resembles your name. (...) Another Canberran, maybe we should have a meeting in the ACT sometime. Though the meeting in February is in the Southern Highlands. (...) Kmart, the earliest (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Dave Low wrote in message ... (...) By the way, has anyone seen any more of set 1181 at Big W? I'd like a few more at AU$1.80, but it's been a while since they ran out here in Melbourne. (...) store) (...) Didn't know Pete went to Canberra to buy (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi Ian -- thanks for delurking! (...) Was this a one off in a damaged box, or was there a whole pile of them? (...) Hey Pete -- you missed a couple! --DaveL (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Cease stealth mode, up periscope. Found over the last few days int Canberra, ACT: 2250 Advent Calender at David Jones ($24.95), pretty crummy, not even a minfig father Christmas. 6975 UFO, half price at Big W ($40) 7171 Mos Espa Pd Race at KMart, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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