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Hello again! Ok I will bring the bridge and I also have an air port! or I could make up a more suitable airport! but I have a cutie install too hehe :) Not going to say what it is, but it's amusing but every town needs one haha :) and no it's not a (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I have plenty of roads, but bring what-ever you want, A bridge would be good. Maybe somebody can bring a train as well? I have plenty of track. We will also need a fire engine and possibly an Airport! or a Marina? Just Imagine... Keep on (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Kerry! I have a few plates! I am quite happy to lend you one or any other pieces! :) Let me know! It would be cool to see you again anyway :) mel... (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Cool :))) well I have all my ideas planned and ready to start building! on a 32x32 is fine with me, makes life easy! but one thing... are you going to set up roads etc? I have a bunch if we need some! Maybe I could also make a few small gadgets to (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In the words of a certain ad, bugger. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) As the (...) theme (...) I think it makes a lot of sense to go with a theme that reflects the interests of the host, so town is fine with me. (...) a (...) Not being a "townie" myself, I don't actually possess a 32x32 base plate (as amazing (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Good Idea, As I'm hosting the next meeting, BUGS #3, can I put my 5 cents worth in. As the fellow BUGS know I'm a town and train BUG, so I would naturally like the theme to be around those. I have spoken to Peter and we discussed the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Looks to be the new standard shelf price (no special clearance tags). No shortage of Slave 1s either (bring on the Mandalorian platoons!!). Pooh Duplo seems a bit cheaper too. --DaveL (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) SYD (...) now. (...) Larry is quite correct - this Qantas set is _not_ Lego. Someone bought one for me recently on their trip to Europe - the figures are kind of interesting in that they have knees (and (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Under the heading of pointless trivia, you can also get the clam in 7161 Gungan Sub. However, they cost more and I haven't seen one in ages anyway. Kerry (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm not sure. What I do know (or have an opinion on) is that the LEGO compatibility of these plates is of marginal value. They only have studs on top, and it looks like really all you could do is build on top of them, which seems pretty (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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Santosh Bhat wrote in message ... (...) their (...) I do have one question relating to this. Our son is getting a Rokenbok set for Christmas which is a RC type building set. The ELEVATED road plates are Lego compatible (Mom has her eyes on these). (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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(...) This has come up before (the search func is down else I'd give a ref.) PeteC was the one IIRC who verified that, No it's not real Lego. James (who's surprised that he can remember stuff like that...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Quantas USED to have real Lego, I got some sets on my return flight from SYD to LAX... but I believe this is a non Lego, non compatible brand. I inadvertantly bought something like this a long time ago, the studs are smaller diameter and (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) If it was Lego, I'm sure that would be mentioned. Check the minifigs, they are not yellow, the heads are larger than normal and the legs look a bit funny. The trans red and green elements on the end of each wing don't look like existing (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It might be a good idea to email them to ask before you spend your hard earned cash on this item. (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yum, is this a clearance or time-restricted sale. (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Ok before I get excited, is this Lego? There seems to be no mention of the word! And it's not like a typical Lego plane, but the other vechicles do. Hmmm I wonder! :) (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Martin Scragg wrote in message ... (...) Uhh... if nobody else wants them, I'll have another four. ;-) Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Somehow I've got a reputation at work about liking/collecting Lego, so people regularly let me know where they have seen some. Sometimes not worth the trip, and sometimes worth a look. Today it was to visit www.qantas.com.au and goto the online (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Apart from the $30 Battle Droid, enjoy: <set:7144 the green slopes service pack> for $21 (with bonus Boba Fett and squashed smuggler) and <set:7121 the mysterious clam> for $9 (with bonus hood ornaments) Green and brown, people, green and brown!! (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I've arrange the loan of a ris, tower and elements, but there's no CD. Can some kind soul lend me one for a month or so? James (who may get so addicted, he'll need to buy a RIS of his own...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) A kind of MOC-insectoids? Nice idea! Especially as I (foolishly) purchased a discounted 6907/6909 Sonic Stinger recently so I need to think of something to do with those parts :-) Kerry (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Why don't you all build a signature 'bug' of your own ? (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yes, I think having some sort of theme would be a bit of fun. Not to exclude anything but just to give a focus to the day for those who are interested. Kerry (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'll be there, and I vote for the 11:00 time slot with a BBQ lunch. Not BBQ Lego Mandy! Also I have 4 x 4817 sets that I got for Paul before he found them, if anyone wants them, speak up and I will bring them along, otherwise I will take them (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) And we're all basically big kids, aren't we?! I agree, it's a very cute set. It's very hard not to open it :) (I'm saving mine for next year as it arrived home on the 12th which is a bit late to start an advent calendar, it wouldn't be half (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Ben, I'll be there. I've got a bit of childhood stuff I've sorted that I'll bring along. I don't think my tower crane will be finished, and probably wouldn't fit in anyone's car, anyway! Regards, ROSCO Benjamin Whytcross <b_whytcross@hotmail.com> (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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To me that whole article is two things: 1) Badly Formatted HTML and hard to read 2) Sour Grapes. "Santosh Bhat" <santob@ihug.com.au> wrote in message news:G5pMp0.J59@lugnet.com... (...) their (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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"Jeff Johnston" <sakura@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:3A3CCFE4.F2744D...one.net... <some snipification> (...) a (...) The Mail on Sunday is a conservative middle-class wives newspaper. It is in tabloid format and its three main themes are (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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Ok back to my childish ways hehehe, ahhh being a kid can be fun! I think we could plan something for our next meeting! Maybe some sort of project? like either build something as part of a mutual agreement in a theme based idea and everyone builds (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I have to say that I personally think this is a cool set! and the price is good too! I have mentioned that earlier! but yes this is for kids or collectors! Way cheaper than the American version which isn't that much different except more wording on (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Well, according to the article itself, they paid for the idea in a settlement - so if they weren't legit at first, they certainly are now. As for the companies - well, some of them at least are producing "copy" LEGO sets - with the same (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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(...) Pretty basic stuff, I'm going by the picture on the front: basic bricks and plates, slopes (including about 9 clear 2*2), inverted slopes, bricks with faces (including an animal face and a santa face), a couple of shaped plates and bricks, (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) LA had sold out of pretty much all their Service Packs earlier this year and said there wouldn't be any more coming in, but more did come in recently (leftovers from somewhere, SPs are no longer produced). Found out by accident, they sent a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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G'day all, Just thought I'd let everyone know about the change in venue/date for the next Vic LegOz: Date: Saturday December 30 Time: 1:00 - ??? [or if the weather will be good, 11:00 - ??? with a BBQ lunch] Location: Craigieburn [email me for (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Apparently Lego has taken Australian (and other) companies to court over their product. Whilst they themsleves may be illegitimate themselves. (URL) personally don't care too much for this article. Especially as it was on the website of a competitor (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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I found a toy shop that has three or four 6093's at $90 each, and over a dozen 8448's at $150 each, anyone who wants one _unboxed_ should contact me and we'll work something out. Maybe another MUG is willing to pick some up and send them in-box if (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I got another 3 sets of 4817 this morning for you Paul, I will bring them to work on Monday. This Safeway had a lot of each of the Chrome sets, but surprisingly few Adventurers sets. So how many people out there have bought any Adventurers sets? I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I only got one of the helmet sets, 3 of the armor ones and 4 shield ones (2 unopened for anyone with a spare princess) (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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