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I was looking at an Ebay auction and this was at the bottom:- Have you heard of the new LEGO.au.com web site yet? Finally Australians will be able to purchase sets online from Australia. Opening in mid - February 2001. I'll see you there! (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yeah. Having lived in Tassie till about a year ago I know what you mean (though I was still in my "dark age" back then). BTW if you actually want silver champions or power pullers, dont hesitate to ask. TRU in Melb seem to have a lot of SCs (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Deidre.... there's 2 Silver Champions on the shelf down here in Gosford, at the Toys R Us store.... (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hear hear... It would be nice to be kept informed of what progress is being made in this area, as happened at the start when the announcement of this happening was made, and followed up with 'updates' occasionally...all we know in Aus is that (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au)
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(Crossposting to loc.au) (...) Last I heard they were talking about the second half of 2001. Are we really going to have to wait that long? Any indication from Jake or his colleagues would be greatly appreciated (please?!!) (Non) availability must (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) If they are in corporate boxes, all they need is gourmet food and alcohol. You may need to get some more 2870's (pizzas + clear goblets). (...) I didn't examine the band too closely, I will have to next time. Like the pirates exhibition and (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I have found this to be true. The crowd of minifigs in my grandstand is steadily growing, and has needed to be extended four times so far. Before long, I'll need to equip those on the top tiers with airtanks and binoculars. (...) I visited the (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi I was browsing my local Toyworld today, nothing of much interest but i found a 4548 9v Speed Regulator for $45. I don't know how that price compares. The box is pretty roughed up but it seems to be complete. Is this of any use to anybody?. If so (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Welcome aboard, let your parents know there are Adult Lego Clubs in four capital cities. Build the field and they will come. (...) We may all want birthday cakes now. January 27 (Saturday) Excursion to Powerhouse with Victorian AFOL's. January (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi Richie, Aren't understanding family wonderful! Colonial India sound excellent: what a great use for those pith-weak helmets. If you're not busy please come along to STUDSfest VII at Port Block on the 28th: it promises to be an excellent (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Welcome to the nut house, would you like to be salted or honey roasted? Most of us don't go around natural (I HOPE, it is a family forum after all!), but we definitely consume a lot of ABS brick, among our group! Glad to hear from you, HAPPY (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yes...All you need [I think] is a 9V transformer with the correct connecter on the end...I think Dick Smith stores used to carry a multi-voltage adapter which came with 5 or so different plugs that should work. (...) $20-$35 I'd guess...but (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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My normally Lego disapproving parents* baked me a birthday cake in the shape of a lego brick for my 33rd Birthday last Saturday. It was a perfect replica of a 2x2 plate, and was iced in yellow (the easiest lego colour to match icing wise). It was (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I love this train, I think it's cute! : ) (it's a nice touristy type train with all it's windows and all). (...) well American plug system & voltage is different from Australia. So I'd say yes but not from America. (unless you use a step down) (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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I have a few questions about Trains that I hope someone can answer. I am thinking of getting a train set from the U.S., the 4561, I know it is not everyones favourite, but at least it will be a start. 1 - Do I just need to get a new plugpack for (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Top marks Nicholas! No I didn't know this, but suddenly one of my heretical pursuits is considerably less heretical. Admittedly I don't tend to cut up roadplates (haven't got enough of those), I cut up grey baseplates to make ship decks, but (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) There are more faceless figs in the 2001 sets. (...) Lindsay.F.B arranged a dozen or so in a StoneHange formation in a pic he did for an ebay auction mid-year. They could also be placed in the wall of a Lego Ghost Train carnival ride. When I (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Scored myself a NEW 8480 Space shuttle during the week at a reasonable price. And now i might be able to get a 8880 SuperCar for a good price. Now i only have to pay for them :-((.. These would definately round my collection nicely... Crossed (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) and (...) A lot of sets there, Peter! A very impressive collection! (Aside. For those not familiar with Redbank Plaza shopping centre, you enter the library from an *external* entrance and not from inside the centre itself. Guess who walked in (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Hi Martin.A, This visit will take place on Saturday 27th January 2001. (...) Most of our meetings are around ten to twelve people. The meeting on Sunday the 28th of January will have four MUGS from Victoria and a BUG from Qld. We had six (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) This sounds interesting -- maybe worth another visit with the folks from Melbourne/Brisbane. (...) The meeting will be at Richard Parsons' place in the Southern Highlands: lifts and so on can probably be arranged. More details here: (URL) more (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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On Thu, 4 Jan 2001 23:48:26 GMT, "Kev...: )" <MrBunny01@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi Kev!! Thanks for the welcome!!! Like I said in the other mail - Dee Why, but want to move out again.... see ya MartinA (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Dave (...) well, seen in warringa mall, brookvale... As I am just starting up (again), I'm floating on the themes a bit. First thing I got myself was the tow truck - A$99 at Toy'rRUs, Chatswood - and looking forward to increasing the quality of (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hiya Martin.... and welcome..... : ) Where abouts are you around Sydney.... I think a group of us are going to Visit the Powerhouse Lego thingy just before the next Studfest.... some of the interstate peoples are coming too... so you're quite (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Martin! The 6829 discount is amazing, especially for space fans. What themes do you go for? Some of us visited the Powerhouse last month, the write-up is here: (URL) were MINDSTORMS robots at the Action Show -- was this the robots exhbition you (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi James, James Howse <jehowse@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:G6n5rM.Awq@lugnet.com... (...) thing. (...) I could, but then I'd have to shoot you. But seriously, why not use NQC or LegOS (etc) instead? No CD required.... (...) have (...) Love to, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi everyone on the list, new in the list, a first 'hello' from me after following the posts for a few days already. Maybe someone is interested in some discounts I saw at Big W last night - no not for any super sets but anyhow: * Lego Space 6829 - (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Having connections at a university that does engineering is a greand thing. Especially when they let one "borrow" a pair of RCX bricks (and some other bricks). I have all the stuff I need to make a great robot or two for StudVII EXCEPT the softwear. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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New year's resolution number one, get off my ... and start work on this train club thingy. I've organised the construction of six tables, four 32x32baseplates by three. They should be done by STUDFEST V aye! aye! if we're somewhere public and want (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Not really...it's just easier to be able to sell 4 wheels than to sell 3 [unless you can see a way to make a trike out of them...] I'd also like to see the set complete before I 'break it up'. I'd still consider an offer for the set as (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Well, the last MUGS get-together for 2000 happened, pretty much as planned, at Bens place on Saturday. Present were Ben & Mandy, Paul Baulch, Martin Scragg, and myself. We were hoping for a couple of others, but it's a bad time of year... Anyway, we (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Hi All just thought I would let the locals know I finished setting up a 4 shelf display at the Redbank Plaza Library this morning. It will be on for the 4 weeks of January.I covered the following "Theme's" Town,Castle,Pirate,S...ockraiders and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) --DaveL What's up downunder: (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Does that mean you're not gonna break it up ???? 8?( ROSCO (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Just to give everyone a little warning... Life on mars, starwars [minifig] and starwars[technic] sets are due for release in Feb. Also, catalogues should appear in feb/march. [Source: LA during a phone call about parts to complete my 8880] The lady (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Sorry about the non-legoness of this post, but I want to get this to as many people as possible, it's rather important Joe Subject: ABC We are all shocked, appalled and furious at the announcement of the axing, without consultation, of the Science (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Kerry, Not in Brizzy, but TRU here in Melbourne (Chadstone) still has a few (or did just after christmas). I think it's the 8735? If I wasn't using all mine in my current project ((URL) I'd consider selling you one. Well, OK, no I wouldn't, but if (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) Noted and agreed (and a big G'day too :-) My first thought (apart from <<expletive indicating total amazement and awe deleted>>) was just that. I've seen some MB sets over here, but have been concentrating on building up the LEGO stocks (much (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I gave some kids a Mindstorms RIS set for Christmas. Inevitably (or so it seems to me 'cos I did the same thing myself) they are now saying "the RIS can drive 3 motors but the set only comes with 2, where can I get another motor?" I didn't see any (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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I had to phone Myer Queen Street re getting a replacement set (damaged CD in a Mindstorms set) and was told that their shelves were almost empty of Lego as it had sold so well before Christmas. The Myer person also said that the LEGO rep was on (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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