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Ross Crawford wrote in message ... (...) how (...) see (...) and (...) get (...) Well, the trip from Richard's place to mine was a nine-and-a-half-hour trip, but non-stop it would be around eight hours, considering the time spent stopping to look (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yea Aaron I'll give it a go for a while to get us started just drop me a line to let me know what you want me to do. Peter (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) After a bit of searching he has been refered to as "Ed" a couple of times do we know any one named Edward. Who ever it is he is selling a large amount of lego,a lot of train for all you Train Heads in the group. Will let you know more if it (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) a 25% off toys sale, too.] Benjamin Whytcross b_whytcross@hotmail.com (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, there's always the 30th of this month for a MUGS get-together and compare sets we got for christmas...]A couple of non-posters have asked about meeting soonish, so this could help. With heading north, the Australia day weekend would (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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John Porter wrote in message ... (...) That's interesting, at Harris-Scarfe stores in Victoria they're priced at around $11. What state are you in, John? Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hey guys, is anyone willing to be the email contact for the web site 9 which will have a new address as of tonight? Aaron (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Hey, I went down to TARGET and MYER and Toys 'r' US in the city today, the thing that has interested me is the Lego Movie set but my gosh that costs alot($299), anyway looking for more Lego news... Later, James (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I'm happy to delay the next MUGS gathering if everyone else is. The Australia day long weekend would be far more convenient for travelling. Ben, Paul, Ross, Martin, what do you all think? I'll actually be in Sydney on the weekend on the 17th/18th (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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This is (almost) exactly the way it worked for me. There is a simple difference though, there is no Lego Turkey yet, so mines are direct from Denmark..:-) TLC people were all too nice and kind throughout the process, they were incredibly quick to (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi John, Sounds interesting: most value packs come in sets of three. Did it have any Lego company packaging, or did it look like it was done by Harris Scarfe? --DaveL PS Welcome to Lugnet: was this a subtle delurking? And has anyone heard from (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Ditto, bit more of a low key fest yesterday without the carnage and drama of BrikWars. The highlights for me were:- 1. A flying visit by Dave Low and his heavily modified Flybo, a ninjafication that works exceedingly well. Bring back boat (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Jason, Both of my damped shocks on the 8448 failed so I gave Lego Australia a call and they replaced them with 4 new ones within a couple of weeks. The phone number is 1800 683 100 (Freecall). Cheers, Braith. (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Forgot about that ! We were just trying to give the Mexicans an extra travelling day with which to get the wagon train here and back. Plus with two possible events, SF + PHOUSE, there isn't much spare time. (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) wknd. (...) the (...) you could, except MUGS had already claimed the 27th, so that might make it a rather busy weekend! cheers sue ann (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) wow, talk about squeezing them in! I'll be in Perth from the 26th December till 6th January so will be unable to attend. cheers sue ann (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Someone under the e-bay id "macmew" from Brisbane is selling off a ton of Lego at the moment. Is this anyone we know? Also on e-bay ids, "lifeline" of Adelaide has nothing to do with Lifeline the charity. He appears to be an AFOL; I've told him (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Spotted an interesting 4-pack the other day at Haris Scarfe - 2847, 2849, 5900, 2870 all in one shrink-wrapped package cost about $16 (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Nice to see the Studly dudes today, for Studfest VI. Peter's (MB) architecture was for me the most impressive I think - the churchy cathedraly things worthy of any diarama of Adelaide. I was a little dubious about the purple tank, but still... :-) (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Yes, that's how they fail. Contact Consumer Services and they should send you a new one (sorry, don't have the number for Australia :-) On Sun, 10 Dec 2000, Jason King (<G5C90C.6uy@lugnet.com>) wrote at 06:11:26 (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic)
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Start here: (URL) and get the number/address for your local customer support. They're usually very good. Duq "Jason King" <jklugnet665@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:G5C90C.6uy@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sydney LUG), but maybe a letter to the editor would be a good promotional opportunity? --DaveL (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Try giving Lego Australia a call -- I think they know about the problem and can send you replacements. --DaveL (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Woohoo, ok so this is a week or two behind! DOH! But I am a happy lass indeed, I scored the #7171 Mos Espa Pod Race set for $56 and also the #7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing for $40 also an old #6559 Whale Cave set for $40 not to mention scoring a huge (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi everyone.. I have heard that the damped shocks in the 8448 set are known to break... I think mine are starting to go, the spring on one is pushing through the endcap and bits of plastic are breaking off inside.... Is this were they normally (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The quick & the dead 8?) (...) So, MUGS, how many takers do we have? The problem (as I see it) is time - how long does it take to drive to Sydney (I've never done it)? If we want to see the Powerhouse as well, I think it'd be impossible to do (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Another of us comes out... From the Sydney Morning Herald of Dec 9, 2000: (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.au) !!
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(...) The SW buckets in Australia have 'Made by LEGO Co, Seoul, Korea.' Surely they're up to more than just producing these. One of the Arctic sets here had a piece count on it (origins?), aren't piece counts a trade secret for ex-Euro sets. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hey, they *do* have an "Outback Steakhouse" there...(shudder) (...) I wonder if all moulding is being handled in Europe, or if any thing at all is going to be done elsewhere...? I'm going to take my Dutch LoM box back to the US and check it (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) That's it, I'm off to Guam ;^) (...) What will happen now with the moulding mainly in Europe. Maybe with Lego Direct in op worldwide, the world will be in synch. (...) How far do you think the colour range will go ? pw (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Nah, Guam probably goes through US S@H, being on the US postal route. :( Anyways, 2001 sets have shown up in Leiden (Netherlands) which, while not Australia, is pretty remarkable--last year it took a very very long time for them to appear on (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Cool - I misread his Friday post and thought it was back on again. Not to worry, Tiberius' men are always ready ;-) See you all tomorrow... Richard Still baldly going... (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Gee, I get engrossed in work for a little while and blam! its all happenning. Soooooo, SF VII is indeed set down for 4 Feb at my place. I'm more than happy (in fact entirely cool) to host an army of people coming from interstate :-) And here (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) OOPS...Yep, they certainly do deserve praise for the change in their pricing policy...it's just that I'm stuck on the OLD LA where they charged high prices, and weren't prepared to communicate with stores who have placed orders. Anyway, if (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Ross Crawford wrote in message ... (...) when (...) indication of (...) of (...) without - (...) form, (...) bunch (...) Like Aaron, I registered with no problems. Is your browser set to accept cookies? I don't know if that's the problem here, but (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Kerry Raymond wrote in message ... (...) Certainly! I was eagerly awaiting his thoughts on this discussion - when I realised that he hasn't posted for a couple of days. Anybody heard from him? Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) <snip> Apologies to all but it looks strongly as though I wont be able to attend due to my father being called overseas suddenly for work. If I am able to attend I will try my best to be there with some goodies, otherwise I'm sorry. Also, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Yes i successfully registered with paypal, it takes a few days to get activated as they send you about 4 cents to confirm the account, but other than that no hassles. Aaron "Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Congratulations!!! Way to go. Now you can get serious about your LEGO... :-) ++Lar (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm doing it too ! I was distracted by my 3yo treading on his first Lego vehicles and getting an Adventurers crate embedded in his foot. HD, congratulations, maybe one day we will be calling you DDD (doctor...). (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) This isn't happening, Kev can't make it, so there will not be a photo shoot this time, maybe this photo shoot is an item for the extra-curricular events I plan for those months without 'fests. (...) Was I ? Not being a SW buff I couldn't tell (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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While shopping at Woolworths I noticed a special storage container offer. It is 40 (yep forty) varying size storage containers for $11.99. It has: 2 big rectangular containers 1.95 lt. 4 small rectangular containers 0.42 lt. 8 small rectangular (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The exclamation mark was my way of saying I will believe it when I see it. Maybe by Pacific they mean Tahiti, Guam or possibly Norfolk Island :^o Any discussion on what was intended to be the major point of my post, which was the design your (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The exclamation mark was my way of saying I will believe it when I see it. Maybe by Pacific they mean Tahiti, Guam or possibly Norfolk Island :^o Any discussion on what was intended to be the major point of my post, which was the design your (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The very first 'fest was on a Saturday. These dates are fairly flexible, but it's not my venue. Also the Australia Day holiday is Friday January 26th making it a long wknd. Maybe we could plan the fest for one day and a visit to the powerhouse (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi, Oops, sorry about the double posting. I'm still a little giddy today after receiving a High Distinction for my thesis. Hope y'all forgive me. :) later, David Drew (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I picked up one 2148 (I'm a sucker for Lego that actually looks like the real thing), and one 7104, for the 'figs. I also picked up a small town helicopter. I've got a chrissy party to go to tomorrow, and we need to bring a small present for (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I picked up one 2148 (I'm a sucker for Lego that actually looks like the real thing), and one 7104, for the 'figs. I also picked up a small town helicopter. I've got a chrissy party to go to tomorrow, and we need to bring a small present for (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Cool. Eli and I will be there. (...) No problem, I can bring about thirty or forty soldiery types, complete with terrain and barricades.... (...) MF? Y's? (...) I good if the rest of you are keen - I'll have the spacepirates back again, as (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) David, you don't need an excuse, but what did you get for yourself ? (...) That's good value, they are $79-84 elsewhere (I thought that was cheap). (...) If I were you I would grab some of these 2148's for potential trade value. (...) pete.w (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi all, I went to my local toystores this morning, looking for a Lego set to congratulate myself with for my great thesis mark, and I spotted some cheap sets. These were; MTT's $69.99 down from $126.99 (15 sets) 7115 $19.99 (21 sets) 7104 $9.99 (14 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) that (...) check (...) I am trying to see if I can organise to be down in Sydney for that weekend too. I want to see the Powerhouse exhibition (and a couple of other excuses to come down to Sydney). Of course, Richard's offer to use his house (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Thats a big YES.... I still want to do the photo shoots..... so start amassing your bulls, eagles and old 80's lion minifigs.....and some green base plates. (...) I have some of those dishes Dave... I'll bring them with me on the 16th Kev...: (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) That's this Sunday. (...) And any interested lurkers are most welcome to come along!! (...) Is there anything in particular to bring for this Pete? And are Kev's Andrastavian exploits to be held over until SfVII? (...) My slightly modified (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I don't know that 4 Feb is set in stone: I'm sure we could find a date that is convenient for any MUGS, BUGS or others, especially if you want to check out the Powerhouse exhibition too. Since STUDfest VII (aka LegOZ NSW 2001.1?) will be at (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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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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| | Re: LegO'Z 2000.Qld.02
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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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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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