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hey All who ever it is this is the most action I have seen here for a couple of months. they should do it more often. Even bought Tim out of the wood work (Hi mate hadn't heard from you for a while). Same conclusion though Lego is going to jump from (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi, I picked up a set at Kmart today, from the markdown trolley that had been opened. and has a few missing parts. If I ring up Lego Australia and tell them the set and parts (quote page number and instruction step), will they send out replacements? (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Both Myer and Harris Scarfe (Hobart) have "take a further 50% off" bins of assorted toys, mostly junk but some smaller Lego sets. Myer have Space Port Astronauts and Satellites, KK Axe Cart and Flame Cart, a Duplo Western cowboy canister half full (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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I very much doubt this store will survive to release anything. There was once a tore that sold Lego on the internet in Aus but it was shut down by TLC because they didn't want them operationg via the web (God only knows why). Since this store (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The auction lists Melbourne, it might be a case for a MUG to investigate. Their feedback thanks Michael.A in one item. It somehow reminds me of someone who pops up here occasionally. (25 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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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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