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(...) Yep...Spot on. Try looking on lugnet, however, and you'll find out that 6679 is supposed to be the dark shark, and no mention of 6285 is given :( Okay, over the weekend: what was 6679's REAL name? [answer on Sunday night] Benjamin Whytcross (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Benjamin Whytcross b_whytcross@hotmail.com (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Agreed...Asia-Pacific is too broad an area. After all, they were planning for LD to be in Aus at the end of THIS year. Benjamin Whytcross (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Actually...LegOz 2001.VIC.1 is on Saturday Jan 27 [not Thursday Jan 25], and is at Sue-Ann's place [location to be announced.] However, I have been asked if it would also be possible to have a LegOz 2000.VIC.3 on or around December 30 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Maybe. Maybe not. What the press release actually said was: "In 2001 the LEGO Shop at Home will be made available to consumers from Southern Europe and Asia/Pacific." I would be more confident if the press release had used the word (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Asia and Australia in 2001 ! It will be interesting to see what prices are charged for the bulk packs. When it comes to design-your-own-set, the part and colour selection will be interesting. Note the featured builders Eric and Henry, build (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi, all Has anyone in Oz successfully registered for PPI? I tried the other day, entered all the required information (according to the instructions), but when I hit the submit button, it just returned me to the same page, no indication of what may (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hello all, You should read what has come out of the official LEGO PR machine, makes some interesting reading. Follow link. (URL) on Builiding Gary (Town BUG) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hmmm. A Sunday. May have to try & get the Monday off...I'll let you know. ROSCO FUT: .au.vic.mel (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Sue Ann Barber wrote in message ... (...) the (...) Uhh... nope ;-) But then I have the quintessential sieve-like memory - I couldn't remember what was arranged so I assumed it was at Ben's again :-) So now that PeteW has told us it's the 4th Feb, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Peter White wrote in message ... (...) Yeah, but we don't have STUDfests ;-) (...) February! Ah. Still, shouldn't be a problem... hows that sit with the other MUGs? Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, I'm probably the only one, but I've never seen one of those, so I hope we do get to see it 8?) ROSCO (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Was back at the local Woolies doing grocery shopping. The chrome castle sets were all sold out, bar a couple of stragglers I helped sell to a grandmother loitering near the dairy cabinet. The Adventurers sets were now on display and a price label (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Group excursions to events aren't included in our counts. Must be deemed extra-curricular activities. ;^) pw (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yep, I think the one on 25th Jan is VIC 2001.1 no matter what. Just a matter of whether the Powerhouse get-together bumps 4th Feb up to NSW 2001.2 or not... ROSCO (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I thought each state was having it's own sequence ? The first official 2001 Studfest is Sunday February 4th at Richard's. I'm thinking of organising an unofficial event in January, maybe a soccer tournament or something. pw (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hmm.. I thought it was at my place too. Remember, I had plans to surface the space monorail? cheers sue ann (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I was actually thinking of taking the train up on Fri night, maybe returning Sat night. Solves the problem of o'night accom. But I'm open to anything!! (...) I thought the 25th was going to be at Sue Ann's? But no matter. When is Studfest? (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi PeteW (...) The sods! They knew I'd be out of the country!! That's like £7!! They still retail here for about £24. I'd clean out the store at that price. Any other bargains I'm missing out on? (...) Counting the other weekend which was just (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Peter White wrote in message ... (...) These Adventurers sets have surfaced in Safeway in Melbourne. I didn't buy any because they don't look like particularly good value. I eagerly await the appearance of 4817 at $3.99, though. Cheers, Paul LUGNET (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I'm interested in going also. Depending on when everyone else is going, I may be able to go with the group. Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Baulch" <paul@vic.bigpond.net.au> To: <lugnet.loc.au@lugnet.com> Sent: Wednesday, December (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Ross Crawford wrote in message ... (...) If (...) I'm definitely planning to attend STUDfest 2001.1 at Richard's place, by then I should be able to take some leave from work. I'm more than happy to supply transportation, as I know the way there, and (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: chrome Castle and Adventurers sets in Sydney (Brisbane :P)
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(...) The 'chrome' castle sets have now appeared at my local Woolies ! Considering this is 50km from the Sydney CBD, it probably means most stores should get them. So check your local store. They were leaning against the orange juice refrigerator, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Geoffrey Hyde on semi-restricted communications...
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G'day, I just got an email from Geoffrey asking me to let everyone know that he's likely to be offline for several days [barring the odd hour or so for checking his emails] due to a computer problem he's having. This will not, however, affect email (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Thanks Kerry, I wasn't sure that it was definett, i guess it is now Aaron "Kerry Raymond" <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message news:G4sG1B.Kxy@lugnet.com... (...) us (...) Stink (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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YES!!! I found someone here (close) who will be getting these sets! I am such a happy pup!... Woolies that is :P BUT! they will not be available until MONDAY! ARGHHHHH how typical, means early monday I will be on my adventures! Anyone else need help (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) But what prices were they ? (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Forget UCS, Mindstorms and Falcons. You can buy them anywhere these days. But *watches* ... having bought one in Japan, I am now hooked on Lego watches. Do you recall what range of watches was available? The current range can be found: (URL) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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I'm thinking of coming south to check it out. However, I dunno if the 16th Dec is a likely prospect; too close to Christmas. Early in the New Year would work better for me. Kerry (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Lunch is prob best for me too..... So where and when are we going to all meet? Kev...: ) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Sue Ann, Sue Ann Barber <activeim@ihug.com.au> wrote in message news:G52Jt5.7BI@lugnet.com... (...) 16th. (...) new (...) another (...) Looks like it ends 11 March. I'd probably be looking at staying at least 1 night. (No! not at the museum!) Could (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) I think James had the end date in the original post. I'm sure all the locals will go on numerous occasions, so if the interstate groups want to organise dates suitable to themselves, I'm sure that some of us will quite happily tag along. If (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) If (...) yep, I am, definitely - just not on the 16th. Too much on that day - another club has its christmas picnic and I'll be busy running around my new house exclaiming the joys of an empty house (this will only last till the 19th when the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Lunch is probably better for me too. pete.w (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Dave Low <stinglessbee@hotSPA...Email.com> wrote in message news:G519o3.Dzt@lugnet.com... (...) I'm a MUG, and I'd love to see it, but I don't think I can make the 16th. If it's there for 3 months, I'll probably try to get up there sometime in new (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Well if we need any art done, let me know....I'm always here... : ) I can do some flyers for us that we can hand out if we want? Anyhow, let me know... Kev... : ) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Dinner's out for me but lunch maybe? --Dave (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Dick Smith should have it for around $290 (according to their website). --DaveL (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Can anyone tell me what the normal retail price of the mindstorms RIS in australia is? Also are there any stores that are likely to have outlets in perth which have this on special and how much for? I am trying to convince my parents to get me one (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) In the light of another suggestion about dinner, do we want to go in the arvo, see the lego then go out (home for those who can't stay)? (...) If you saw the Bill Gates' Leonardo notebook, it's in the same area, the lego is rather spread out, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Just to clear up any interstate confusion...Woolworth, Safeway, Purity and Roelf Vos are all the same store...just different names. Oh, and Safeway has had lego on the shelves here for a month or two [though only general release sets.] and (...) (25 years ago, 4-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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No worries....From now on, I may need to make them 2-3 days each....So I'll post the answer on Wednesday night for this one. Benjamin Whytcross b_whytcross@hotmail.com (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I can understand how Todd may be uneasy about this. I wouldn't want someone on the other side of the world fooling around with one of my copyright images (that's if I had any). Maybe we should go with a STUDly image, though if anyone has (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) ABSOLUTELY 4 Aussie Dollars (=US$2 ho ho ho). The castle displays were not marked with the price. One castle cardboard stand sat next to a rack of the Technic sets with $3.99 at the top of the rack. The Adventurers cardboard stand was over (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Not yet, but whoever does needs to get lots of them to share :-) Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Baulch" <paul@vic.bigpond.net.au> To: <lugnet.loc.au@lugnet.com> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 7:22 AM Subject: Re: chrome Castle and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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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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| | He's (virtually) back!!
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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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| | Re: Thanks Kerry
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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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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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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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