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(...) I'm fairly sure I saw an announcement/advert about au.com a few months ago. If I recall correctly it is an Australian company who wanted to provide "the next best thing" to com.au addresses to those that didn't qualify. To get a .com.au (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Ah, that announcement got my hopes up briefly. For some reason my mind registered it as au.lego.com rather than lego.au.com, I was vaguely wondering why we'd got a locational name for Lego shop at home when no-one else had, only to be hit with a (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I don't know who it is, but I can see it ending in a brief crunchy squeak. To quote from the site "The Lego Group does not sponsor or endorse this site in any way. This site is privately owned and operated within Australia." Despite this they (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It's not just Tassie though, it's anywhere in Australia that's considered to be "regional", and from what I've heard over the last year or so we often get Lego before SA and WA. Actually, about a year ago there didn't seem to be any Lego (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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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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