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James Howse wrote in message ... (...) Excellent, excellent. No doubt you'll have invented new and exciting ways for my soldiers dudes to die horribly for King and country (to be reincarnated in the very next game :-). See you guys tomorrow. Regards (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Oh, this could look good. I'm taking my 7740 along too, and to tag onto the end of that i have the mail carriage(7819) and a half length mail carriage in the same livery. And i thought that having three same livery carriages looked good! I'm (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm glad you're coming, we missed you at the last one. I'll have my trains there too so I'm looking forward to a monster layout. Unfortunatly I'll only have one engine but I've there carriages in 7740 livery. P.S. Richard, I playtested some (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Greetings, LegOz 2 will be happening tomorrow about noon Australian Eastern Standard Time, hosted by Richard Parsons. I'm told there will be a PC connected during the event, and Lugnet will be checked and available for communications. See you here, (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I made a visit to the Brisbane CBD to check out the Lego range. Here are some of the items of interest (all done from memory, so maybe worth a phone call to double-check before trekking on in). My own interests are Mindstorms, Technics, Model Team (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Santosh wrote in message ... (...) year. (...) I seem to recall at LegOz 2000, or something, someone mentioned a weekend in April - it might have been .... wait a minute ..... I'm being silly. <<rummage, rummage, sound of electrons being picked up, (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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David Drew wrote in message ... (...) Welcome indeed. I too have/had a bucket of classic space, long since merged into my sons' collection. I was into technic for a while, and there are some classic technic sets lying around here in mothballs (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well, when they had their display in Myers Melbourne last year, I asked and was told that the truck wouldn't be back till either 2001 or 2002 :( On another note, does anyone know when the 'safari' world show was on. [I got some of the booklets, and (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) A country toystore owner told me the truck show is happening again and in the same breath mentioned the two catalogues happening (do facts come in pairs?) -pete.w (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Ah, that's much like the American Kraft Handi-snak, which has four such crispbreads, and a small cup of cheese-like goo in another, with a little plastic stick to spread the cheesefood onto the crackers. Big Ed's Super Saucers are a Pacific (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Uncle Toby's Le-Snak's are a packet containing 3 'crispbreads' in one section, and some cheese spread in another. I have no idea what the other item you were comparing it to is, but would welcome enlightenment. Benjamin Whytcross (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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David, Welcome, the more the merrier as usual. I Myself am also studying civil engineering, and also in my final year. I'm also doing a thesis (too many similarities at this point so now i'll digress). Mines on the Use of Information Technology in (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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For those of us not in Oz, what pray tell is "Uncle-Toby's Le-Snak"? And does it compare with Big Ed's Super Saucer? -Cheese (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi, I've recently de-lurked, and it's been suggested that I post an introduction about myself. I'm currently studying civil/mining engineering at the Uni of Wollongong. I'm in my final year, currently working on my thesis about ultimate pit limit (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hey all, Can anyone confirm or deny that there will be an official LEGO show this year. Typically the one that's hosted at the Sydney Grace Brothers City Store. Dates? Will it be going to other cities? I've heard it brought up here once of twice, (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Jonathan Wilson wrote in message <38E342CE.6418686D@x...il.com>... (...) I love looking at facts! Can't get enough of them. The NZ rate was initially set at 10%. Not long after the GST was introduced it was raised to 12.5%. (And the NZ system, being (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Look at the facts. in order to change the rate of the GST the government has to get legeslation through parliment. Do you think that the senate is going to allow that? They would also have to get legeslation through parliment in order to (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) shelf tickets in both areas, the cheaper one applies. It was Monday last week I noticed. I emailed the STUDS/Sydlug guys last week about it. Let me know if you need one. -pete.w (I don't work for K-Mart,Big W is cheaper) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Peter White wrote in message ... (...) dozen (...) had (...) are (...) windows (...) overseas. (...) small). (...) Yeah, it's going to be hard to make use of all those balloon tyres. Lucky I'm a Space fan, I'll just have to make some stupidly long (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Good question. I believe the wholesale sales tax rate is 22% , but isn't that 22% of the price that a shop pays (wholesale) , not the retail price which we pay. Just say the w.p is half the r.p that makes the sale tax only 11% of the r.p. I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It was $ 69 AUD , but that was two months ago , I'm not too sure what date it came down. It's definitely $ 59 AUD in the two K-Marts I have seen it stocked in. I have seen single 5561's in toy shops but for around $ 160 AUD recently. K-Mart (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Speaking of Bargains, I was looking through Yahoo Au's shop. (Shop - On). They have the 8448 supercar for $200! Much cheaper than the usual $260-$280 that you see around. see (URL) Drew. (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Will lego come down in price after the GST? If so then: 1.people will buy more of it 2.therefore stores will be more inclined to cary more of it & also to cary the larger sets (like the 8448 or the RIS, have you seen either of these anywhere lately? (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I bought the Model Team 5561 in KMart in Brisbane a few weeks ago, but I think the price was higher, about $69 (or maybe $79). Even at that price, I thought it was a good deal. The 5561's got lots of pieces, so takes a while to build (which is good (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well, at present, I'm using the e-mail posting. I've got no-idea what it looks like on the web/news, as work only allow e-mail, so this is my connection with the real world. If Todd is reading this, would he be able to explain a way to make the (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hey Ben, Why do all your reply posts come up as a new thread rather than attached to the end of the original thread? Maybe this is one for Todd to answer. I'm looking at it from the web interface. Pete Callaway (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I just remembered...boxes of Uncle-Toby's Le-Snak come with a token you can use at TRU to get a 10% discount on purchases. Admittedly, they are one of the highest priced stores [at least in Melbourne], but occasionally they have one-off sets. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In my opinion, the sets is good, although the main reason (other than price) for me not to buy it is the engine section...It doesn't look right. And seeing as I leave all my models built, I don't want something I don't like the look of. [However, if (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It's called merchandising, pasting an affectionate pet-like name onto a franchise of a global media conglomerate. What's worse is we can't even be original, we have to copy US names (eg Brisbane Broncos(Denver Broncos)). But I was making a (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Excellent! I don't know what the exchange rates are these days, but the $40 I quoted is in US$. (This figure has since been confirmed here on LUGNET as the going rate for <set:5561> on kbtoys.com.) It's great to see that there are good deals (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hang on <holds chair> If you guys are paying $40 (american im guessing) and we're paying $59. OH MY ! We're actually cheaper. No it can't be true. Wake me up when the dream ends. (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The best Place I think to buy this set online is (URL) had it on special for $230 just before christmas, I bought a CD player for my car instead though. I'll go check out Chatswood during lunch someday. But the problem with this set is that (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) them. Maybe the M.D of K-Mart drives one. Maybe when someone buys half a dozen of them they restock the shelf immediately. But the closest one to me has had the same number for the last 3 months, even after a 20% off sale. Yep they are $59 at (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) From watching Lugnet it seems that there is a much more lively sale and clearance climate in the U.S due to the size and competitiveness of that market. This is probably where savings could be made. (...) does sales tax = customs duty , are (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Oops! I should really read the name of the newsgroup before I reply to a message. Please accept my sincere apology. (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Actually, I got one of these <set:5561> at KB toy for just under $40. It's the only one I've ever seen there, but you should check it out if you have a KB Toy in your locality. (For the record, I have no association with KB Toy, but I am one (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Well, I can't confirm that this is a nationwide thing but here in Melbourne we see a glut of the Model Team set 5561 reach a new low price of $59 at KMart! Trying not to sound like an advertisement here, but I don't remember ever seeing such a (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I have seen them in stores, I saw one (4561) in a south coast Toyworld at the price of $ 299 AUD and I saw a 4561 in Grace Bros Parramatta and another in Grace Bros Chatswood both at $ 299 as well (mmm... that nasty 300 barrier). This was just (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Importing them will enable you to buy things that you can't get in Australia but it may not significantly reduce the cost of items compared with those available here in Australia. The import of a single item is often allowed to enter Australia (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Or cheaper, why don't we put together a list of the sets everyone wants, and get someone over in the US get them for us [everyone sends the money to one person in Australia, who forwards the order to someone in the US. This person gets the sets for (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hey, Ok well i just had a quick call to Lego from home, asking about the Stock of Train items, apparently there isn't much. They got a load in for christmas but don't actually keep any Train items in stock at all. The stores apparently don't keep (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Just curious, has anyone else got a 'birthday card' from the world club yet? [Mine arrived over a month ago, but I forgot to post anything about it] Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au, Peter Callaway writes: <snip> (...) Plus Research and Development of outright crappy pieces and crappier sets. Why don't they just steal the ideas of people from the internet. Ever seen the Orange TGV (french Train) that James (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Sometimes, only sometimes, Richard, you worry me ;-) Thank goodness we'll have your kids around to chaperon the occasion on Sunday or who know's what you'll do!!!! Pete Callaway (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) the (...) Actually Bill was about spot on with his factor of 2 comment. That's the basic factor which seems to apply between US MSRP and Australian RRP prices, factoring exchange rate, shipping, corporate lunches for LEGO execs, etc. Pete (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi, I've been asking myself the same question. The only place that I had found that had some nice large technic sets was TRU at Indooroopilly. But for some reason they've closed. I have yet to go to the Garden City or Aspley stores to see what they (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Hello Kerry, good to see a message in Brisbane newsgroup. (...) Myer in Queen Street has a fairly good selection, but you should also try Toys R US at Pick n Pay Hypermarket in Aspley. They have a good selection of lego and many larger sets. Some (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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Are there any suggestions of shops (or other) in Brisbane or nearby that have a good range of larger sets? I'm especially interested in Technics, Model Team, Mindstorms, space. Just to kick off the conversation, Myer in Queen Street seems to be the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.qld.bri)
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(...) assumption (...) Hi Bill, the way to work it out is to multiply the above by 0.6 , with the exchange rate at the moment just hovering above 60 US cents to the 1 Aussie dollar. I know, it's still more expensive but that's the story down here. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Guess they didn't want to break the $ 100 mental barrier ,but as we all know 99.99 gets rounded up. At TRU $42something for 8000 and $64something for 8001 seems to ring a bell. By the way what's Wollongong like toystorewise for Lego, is it (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Oops! Well, of course, I should have looked at your return email address more carefully! Australian dollars! *blushes* Sorry, typical Yankee assumption that 'dollars' means 'U.S dollars'. What is the current exchange rate? -Bill Leue (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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WHAT???????? $99.99 for 8002??? What in the Sam Hill are they smoking at your local toystore? The MSRP for 8002 is $49.99. All the prices you mention are WAY high, by nearly a factor of two! I suggest you move to a bigger town ASAP! :-) -Bill Leue (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Peter White <aztekium@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:FrxB2H.Fr1@lugnet.com... (...) 24/3, (...) I went down to my local toy store (Toyworld / Uncle Pete's, Wollongong). They also had all three droids. The prices were 8000 $43.99 8001 $65.99 (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Evening all. [swish/thump sound of kicking own posterior] Richard Parsons wrote in message ... (...) Idiot! Have not! Its have NOT! If you have NOT received an email from me you might want to email me. Sheesh. Richard Still baldly going... Check out (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Afternoon all. Re: (URL) next one is Sunday, 2 April 2000, near Mittagong from 12pm until what, 7pm? 9pm? There's a heap of room, plenty of parking, running water and all the modern accoutrements. If you want to come and have received an email from (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Set 4910 sells for $6.50 in New Zealand. (...) That one sells for $21.95 here. Grahame (25 years ago, 25-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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FYI - TRU Parramatta had all three SW 2000 DROIDS available as at Friday 24/3, the prices were $ 100+ $ 60+ and $ 40+ AUD, sorry but I didn't write them down. So expect the prices to be a couple of dollars above the above. - Pete.W. (25 years ago, 24-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) bupbow! (...) I managed to pick up the 7180 B-Wing set last night at Target Parramatta for $67.50. The B-Wing is lame compared to Eric Kingsley's one (the cockpit isn't even central to the long axis of the ship in the "attack" formation) but (...) (25 years ago, 24-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Thanks for adding the set names. Unfortunately, I think that once again our sets are getting different names to everywhere else, as I am sure that one of the sets was rig racers or truck racers, or something assosiated with truck racing. Benjamin (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Adventurers 5903 $4.25 Johnny Thunder and Baby T 5904 $4.25 Microcopter Race [new town theme] 6618 $3.85 Blue Racer 6619 $3.85 Red 4WDriver 6707 $3.85 Green Buggy (...) Adventurers 5920 $8.75 Island Racer 5921 $13.50 Research Glider 5934 (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) SW2000 went on the shelves at Grace Bros yesterday afternoon -- Target might have them tomorrow. I think this sale is best for those sets that are unlikely to still be around post-GST. Target Chatswood has Temple of Anubis, a fair bit of Ninja (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I just found a list of the information I wrote down whilst looking at the order list at Tates toy kingdom in Geelong a couple of weeks ago [I only wrote down a limited amount, and didn't bother with set names, as I was in a bit of a hurry, and they (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I did argue about the 4910, and finally they decided to check with airport west toy kingdom, but as the shop is closing at the end of the month, there's not much chance of it changing. However, I believe they have sold at least 1 at that price (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) WOW! That's waaa...aaay out. The US MSRP is $2.99, so casually multiply that by about 2 for the AUD price. $14.95 is absurd. They'll NEVER move it at that price. You should buy one at "normal" price, take it into them and shove it plus the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I checked Target at Camberwell today, and they were just putting them on the shelf. They said they had been out the back of the store, but they hadn't got around to putting them on the shop floor. Still no technic droids, though, although they (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I checked Target at Macquarie Centre yesterday, and the survey says... bupbow! No show on the 2000 Star Wars, but they had some of the new Castle and the Artic sets. Heaps of 1999 Star Wars though, but like I always say, 25% off (...) (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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It's nice to see that Target have the balls to put this years' new SW sets[1] on the shelves during their 25% off Lego sale. This is in Melbourne, presumably the other cities had them either today or will tomorrow. Check out your local Target now! (...) (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hello, I'm also a lego addict with a computer living in Brisbane, I thought I would put my 2 cents in. I wish I was still in my 20's. My son and I subscribe to the lego world club and in their latest magazine was a 2000 catalogue. I liked the soccer (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi James, Thanks for the welcome, and the post yesterday about the sale at Target (saved me a pretty penny or two). Planning another mission tomorrow. (...) and if anyone spots a cheap 3052 (Ninja Fire Fortress -- the one with the ninja master), (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) G'day! (ooh two new people in two days! I'm all tingly with excitement!) (...) Show show! we look forward to seeing it! (...) Castle gear! Yes I'll see what I can russle up. I don't think I've got a barrel of monkeys and burps are useful (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Oops! didn't check the reply-to field. Sorry All!! Tim (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Dear Rachel I'm studying a PhD in Physics at the moment so Lego (very, very sort of) is like my work. Like you, I get the impression I'm one of the few addicts with a computer in Brisbane. The fact that people down South can get togethor for Lego (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi guys (and Rachel (and anyone else who sees this)), First post to LUGNET (in fact, first post to any newsgroup), although I've been lurking for a while now. I'm 23, live in Sydney and play with insect DNA to earn block-money. Star Wars brought me (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Welcome, Im not sure If we have any others from Brisbane here. Please speak up if you are! (...) Yes im in the same boat too, (22 too, and no real dark ages) though considering what we have available on the shelves now, it might be a good time (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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The catalogue has appeared in Melbourne too, but of course everyone knows this by now :-) There's a good supply of them in Myer. James Howse wrote in message ... (...) one (...) what (...) the (...) no (...) above (...) raving (...) half a (...) do (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) G'day! Enjoy your stay! (...) This is where it belongs, nice to have ya here! (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi all I'm just introducing myself to the group (after posting a few messages already but I had no time for introductions then). My name is Tim Gould and I'm a 22 year old Lego enthusiast from Brisbane. No Dark Ages, although I didn't buy more than (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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To all S.E. Qld residents: The new catalogue is now available in Target, Brisbane city (possible other places). There is only a small supply but I grabbed three and would be willing to give one up to anyone who is desperate to get a hold of one (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, Peter Callaway writes: <snip> (...) Or 'The Australian' headline Lego Prices: and how it affects the Arts. But seriously, I bought two of the new castle sets a few weeks ago, the jousting one and the other one with the (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) <CLICK CLICK> Hasta la vista, baby! A couple of increases on the LEGO Australia estimates. Naughty naughty Toyworld! Next time I see that stupid purple bear I'm giving it a smack in the head! The TRU giraffe is next on my list, too! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Subject line says it all. Yes, yes I know three quaters of lots is still lots but it's better than RRP hmm? Unfortunatly Mac Centre doesn't have March release sets yet... Maybe after tonight's fill (they don't fill stock Sun. night) they will Oh, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Right. Took pen this time: Number Name, Est, Toyworld 7104 Desert Skiff, $18.95, $19.95 7115 Gungan Patrol, $36.95, $38.95 7124 Flash Speeder, $25.95, 26.95 7134 A-Wing Fighter, $36.95, $38.95 7144 Slave 1, $55.95, $55.95 7180 B-Wing Fighter, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Nothing that six years of estimating experience in the marine division of a construction company wouldn't do for you too ;-). No, nothing tricky about it, and the working's in the post anyway. The other post with all the Star Wars 2000 sets (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Peter, About your little calculation algorithm for determining Lego prices in Oz, Its not proprietary is it? Very accurate either way, We'll have to ask you to do this each time we're expecting something new. Santosh (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Peter Callaway wrote in message ... (...) I didn't write them all down, but your work was certainly very close. I have copied in below what you estimated, and the prices as I remember them. Its not good news..... Number Name, Est, Toyworld 7104 (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Are the prices as we feared? I'm desperate, but not stupid (some in .off- topic.debate would say otherwise ;-)) Pete Callaway (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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I have got 4 on Friday from Big-W in Broadmeadows Benjamin Whytcross bwhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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(...) Pesky wormholes. Its the only western set I have, Actually my town layout (if i ever get it together) would have a big mix of all types of themes/times. The only useful thing it could be is a Theme Park. Hmm..there's an idea. (...) arrrrghh (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Hi all, Lets see, B Wing, Slave 1, Flash Speeder, A Wing, Desert Skiff and that silly Kadu thingie, all at Toyworld Bowral today. New catalogues too! Anybody desperate for something, let me know. Regards Richard Still baldly going... Check out Port (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Santosh Bhat wrote in message ... (...) Who needs an excuse? I'm an adult who fools about with Lego and I am soooooo far past giving excuses for anything I do ;-) (...) fit (...) Absolutely! Bring exactly what *you* like. No more, no less. The fit (...) (25 years ago, 18-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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I see Richards up late too. My excuse is having dear ones too many km's away. I was wondering, do you want me to bring along my Fort Legorado? It doesnt fit in with the trains im brining down, but it is a nice set to see anyhow! Will you be (...) (25 years ago, 18-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Just a reminder gang, Sunday 2 April (that's two weeks from today) from 12ish - be there or be not 2x4 brick shaped ;-) Don't know what I'm talking about (tsk, tsk) checkout (URL) baldly going... Check out Port Block at (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) The way I see it is that STUDS (Richard's name for us Sydney ...and Canberra and Bowral and... Lego people) is a Subgroup of LEGOz, Lego users group Oztralia. I have a LEGOz/STUDS page up (URL) am happy to host info, links, pictures (not too (...) (25 years ago, 18-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) You mean an Australian Lego Users Group? I think there was talk a while back about an club or user group named LegOz... --Todd (25 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Has anyone seen a 2000 catalogue. I have seen plenty of Arctic, Castle and some new fire sets. David Williams dwilliams@perthmail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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Why not have an Australian Lego Users Group Network. At least we can get alot more information. David Williams dwilliams@perthmail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Goods and Services Tax implementation looks good. I did not say that Santosh (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Peter Callaway wrote in message ... (...) I'd be interested to know the price comparison between the LEGO sets sold in NZ and Australia. The GST over the ditch is 12.5% Below are the cheapest SW sets I was able to find (converted into Australian (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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