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(...) What current castle sets would people recommend at 20% off? Jude (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.castle)
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(...) That's cool, I wish I lived near a TRU. Do you suppose that includes Ninja? I only have two places to buy my LEGO- Zellers and Zellers Select, so the number of sales I can take advantage of is pretty limited. (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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TRU is having a sale next week. 20% off on all castle sets. It seems the Christmas shopping period has started early (again) :-) Happy shopping! Kev Z #142 (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sale at Sears
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Sears is having a sale this week: 20% off all Lego. Good shopping! Kev Z #142 (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Building contest and 40% off sale
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Greetings, Toby Toys in Bedford Place Mall (the one with the Zellers) has 40% off their LEGO again. The selection isn't great, but they have a bit. I always like to support small independant toy stores. They are also having a building contest on (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Canadian S@H catalog has arrived!
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Hi all, I received the Canadian edition of the Christmas catalog today. Here are some of the hilights: - Movie maker set 179.99 - Mini-maxi fig 149.99 - Dark side developper kit - New Thecnic accessory packs - 2 new Thecnic sets I have never seen: (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Small Sets
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(...) <snip> Tony, did you know there's a Vancouver Lego CLub? Check the newsgroup here on lugnet (lugnet.org.ca.vlc) and the website at (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Small Sets
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Save-On-Foods has a few some sets I've never seen before (ie TRU, Wal-Mart, etc). 1271 Jungle Surprise 1265 Moon Buggy 1269 White Ninja 1268 Bike Blaster At $4.89 + tax they're pretty expensive for a handful of parts and a minifig. I found them at (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | any local interest in train show
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Hello Calgarian AFOLs You may have seen some of the posts on LUGNET about the Northern Alberta Lego Users Group successful first train show as part of the annual model railroad show in Edmonton. One of the organizers of the Calgary model railroad (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | The Bay at West End Mall
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The Bay at West End Mall has 20% off all their Lego until Oct. 6th (or there about). They seem to only have sets from 1999, but there is a great selection of Star Wars sets if that is what you are looking for. Some of the sets they have include: (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Possible Bargain?
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I was at the Guildford mall Bay store this afternoon, and found a previously opened Spider Slayer technic set (#3038). I did a quick check, and the motor and connecting wire is still there. I didn't check for the figures, but it looked as though a (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | New Monopoly Money :-)
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In a press conference tomorrow, the Bank of Canada will be announcing that a new series of Bank Notes will be launched. That means new bills in layman's terms. The first of the new series, the $10 bill will be introduced in November to be put into (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | HOORAY! STAR WARS EPISODE 1 VALUE PACK!!!!
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This is the greatest LEGO deal of all time. You get a 7111 Droid Fighter, a 7101 Lightsaber Duel, and a 7131 Anakin's Podracer... all for $16.99 (Canada!) The original prices of these sets total $36.97, and Anakin's Podracer alone costs $18.99- so (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.announce)
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| | US vs. Canada LEGO prices
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These really don't conform to the exchange rates. According to S@H, to exchange US $ to Canadian $, multipy y 1.43. But the suggested retail prices are really off sometimes. I used a S@H US catalog for US refrence, and my own experience on the (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.general)
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| | Robo Riders on sale at Zellers
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Zellers has a Robo Rider sale September 23 to September 29. They are normally $9.99 and are on sale for $8.00. (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Sale!
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James Powell <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message news:G199EJ.382@lugnet.com... (...) starting (...) Too bad my TRU is sold out of UCS sets John B (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sale!
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TRU is having a sale, on SW lego, including the UCS sets at 20% off, starting on Sat here. James (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Robot lego gathering
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(...) So be there! All of you! This means you too, Jin, Dave, Hiroshi, Ralph... :) Calum (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Winners in Bayers Lake Business Park
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Winners in Bayers Lake Business Park seems to be getting some sets from 1999 and 1998. Their prices are quite good, for example as of last week they had 5976 and 4980 for $40 each. Does anyone know if the Winners in Darmouth has any sets? (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Robot lego gathering
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Ok, so maybe I've been remiss in posting. as most of you are aware Calum, Jeff and Myself will be pretending to be in charge of (yet) another lego robot game. This time it will be block stacking. build a robot that gathers blocks and makes a tower. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Are Sears and Target stores the same thing?
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(...) No Sears and Target are not the same thing. Sears stores are owned by the Sears Corporation (based in Chicago). Target stores are owned by the Target Corp, which until last year were called Dayton Hudson (after the Minneapolis based Dayton's (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Are Sears and Target stores the same thing?
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G'Day Sears has had these sets for about a year now, I have also seen them at Supercenters on the west coast for $9.99 last Christmas. Cheers Oliver "Bradley Dale" <dinosauria_ca@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:G0zt11.D56@lugnet.com... (...) some (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | September 23rd Toronto Lego Event
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Hi folks, 6th Annual Lego Robotics Event Saturday September 23rd 2000-10AM Competitors, 1PM Audience St Michael's College Theatre, University of Toronto 121 St Joseph Street Just wanted to announce the 6th Semi-Annual Lego Robotics Event, taking (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Latest Visit to St. Jacob's LEGO Store
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(...) The last time I called there (they didn't have anything I was stunningly interested in), they were quite willing to ship anywhere in Canada - I didn't ask about international shipping, since, well... I'm not. :) James (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Are Sears and Target stores the same thing?
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I was at the Sears store in Pickering, Ontario last night, and they had some 'Action Pack' sets with the 2882 speedboat, 2884 aircraft, 2886 racer, and 6407 fire chief. Some websites list these sets as Target promotions. I don't think there are any (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Canuck S@H Catalog not avail yet :-(
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(...) Jude -- this is pretty normal behavior for when an IP address changes. It simply takes a while for it to propagate throughout the DNS system. They could have reduced this time by setting down the expiration times a few days before the rollout, (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Latest Visit to St. Jacob's LEGO Store
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G'day folks, While on vacation recently I made a another run to the LEGO outlet store in St. Jacob's, Ontario, Canada (north of Kitchener-Waterloo). Unfortunately for my VISA card, they happened to have the 8458 Silver Champion there. Like all (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: A project suggestion= Let's develop a Theme ourselves....
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Better watch it kevin, I've actually had an american friend visiting who thought it "kinda cruel to eat a beaver's tail". Mmmmm, Beaver :o) Braden Fox Oh, and when i finally get my lego site up (snail pace, worse than Calum's rate of updating his (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Why does TLC collect GST?!? (was Re: Lego New is Up (and...))
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(...) Whenever you buy something internationally, and have it shipped to you, you pay applicable duties and taxes - which in the case of toys, is 0% duty and 7% tax. I'm not sure what you mean by the tax being 150% of what it should be - 7% is 7%, (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canuck S@H Catalog not avail yet :-(
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(...) Tell me about it... Buying from S&H is SO costly for us Canadians... I bought 10 bulk (read, RIPOFF) bags and two sets of Battle Droids and it cost me just over $200 CDN! Shocking! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canuck S@H Catalog not avail yet :-(
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I just got off the phone with the US S@H office (after dialing the Canadian consumer number 1-800-267-5346!?!) and was told that the Cdn fall catalog is not finished being printed and will not be sent out until the end of the month. GRRR...RRR!!!!!! (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: A project suggestion= Let's develop a Theme ourselves....
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In lugnet.cad, Kevin Wilson writes: <snip> (...) You could freeze it in winter and have a festival. Here in Ottawa we turn our canal into a skating rink :-) Gotta love those BeaverTails. Jude (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| | 2nd announcement Lego Train Show in Edmonton Sep 23/24
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Just a quick reminder that NALUG will be having a Lego train display as part of the Great Edmonton model train show in Edmonton on Set 23 and 24. See (URL) for more details. If anyone from RTL/LUGNET comes in, please introduce yourselves to us! (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: Lego Chat, Or is that pushing it :o) ?
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(...) There is one at: (URL) I don't know how used it is, as I don't have that much time to chat online nowadays :) Oh, it also requires AOL Instant Messenger - eeeewww! Richard (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Wayward?
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(...) Wayward?#@$*I7@! :) We're not wayward, we're central to all the good deals! Calum (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | TRADE:6286 for mindstorms...
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Hi - its Jono - thanks Braden.....anyhow, my robotics set isn't NEW, just hasn't been played with - i opened it ONCE, and got bored by the evening - i REALLY want the 6286 used, and will trade said Robotics kit for it. e-mail me, or post: (...) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | TRADE: 6286 (PIRATE SHIP) FOR 9747 (ROBOTICS)
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I'm posting on behalf of someone having posting trouble with lugnet. He has up for trade a BRAND NEW lego mindstorms kit. He's looking for a 6286 Pirate Ship. This is an amazing deal considering the value of the robotics and all that's included. If (...) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Lego Train Sets, Local Trade Or Sell?
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I really want a few 9v lego train sets, and many other lego train sets for that matter. I would prefer trades, but i will also buy. I mostly want the 4547 clubcar, metroliner (hopefully not for long, my one on ebay should win!) and 4554 train (...) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | ICQ!
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Anyone have icq? add me to your list, i just got it and i wanna chat about lego! Thanks. Here's my #: 87143237 :o) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Brickwars, Toronto Lego Users Group Name+ other stuff
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Yep, i've been reading up on old postings, like i said before, takes to long to get anwsers from you people!! Anyhow, i think it's a great idea to keep that info thibngy going (see Ontario postings) and i am also interested in brickwars. I noticed (...) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Continuing That Info Thingy! Oh, And Brickwars!
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I was reading WAY back in the Toronto Posts, and saw the thing where everyone was listing personal info to get to know eachother, i think it's great and we should keep it going, i'll post mine soon. I'm new on lugnet and think it's a great way to (...) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | ontario place...
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Its jono (still willing to trade/sell his mindstorms) It was a BEAUTIFUL summer day, and i was going to Ontario Place. Birds were chirping, and the air was clean....In my mind, i was telling myself how much discount lego i would pick up at the lego (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | i have a mindstrom set for sale!
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Hi! its Jono - i got a mindstorms robotic kit (the $300 one) for Christmas, and HATE it! The only pcs. missing are like 2 pins, which i needed, and wasn't willing to look through my lego hoard for.....I live in T.O, and *may * sell it i only opened (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | ICQ lego
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HI - i have IQ - My name's Jonathan Castellino - # is 46265091 (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Lego Chat, Or is that pushing it :o) ?
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Just one more post tonight, it IS 1:30. Is there any lego chats, this seems to take a bit long to get an anwser out of someone, and you just can't talk to them the same way. Anyone have irc, icq, messenger? Just wonderin! Braden Fox (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Mindstorms, and the event
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(...) need (...) on a (...) RCX kit (...) Why you ask? well, because it's cheaper! :o) I have looked into that whole buying the brick only, but the price is 100 usd, so considering that i could get the whole kit for about 165 on ebay, with two (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: I can't believe it's gone!
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Welcome to the Toronto Group. (...) Why would you want to wait for e-bay??? you can get a mindstorms RCX kit for the regular $300, or you can read my last post and discover Sprectum and get just the brick, then program it in NQC. (for about $170) (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: TRU?
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(...) ...plus, if you need to encrypt any other acronyms, you might be able to use this: (URL) .faq (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: TRU?
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Three words: Toys R Us. ;-) -Chris (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | TRU?
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Yep, i'm lost. I guess there's something wrong with me that me and my brothers have been collecting lego for 22 years and i don't know what store you guys are talking about...where is it, tell me, i wanna go blow my money and bring home the lego the (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Lego Train Sets In Toronto
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Does anyone know where i could find lego train sets in toronto? I only got into lego trains a while ago, so i don't know ANYWHERE to get them, except i saw a few 4561's for sale at the bay, i think for full price, kind of a rip off for a pretty lame (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Old set 1789 found
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Full price though. The store is "Play and Learn" at 194 Robertson Rd., Bells Corner. There is still two 1789 left. They also have 2 8277 and 1 6027, all full price. (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: I can't believe it's gone!
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I've Been looking at Calum's page for some time now, me and my older brother are showing up, but not participating. As soon as i save up enough money, i'll be buying a mindstorms kit off ebay, but i'll also need an upgrade kit available only from (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: I can't believe it's gone!
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Welcome! Welcome to the conspriacy, er, ... Where is "right in the middle"? I live downtown, near Bay & Gerrard. We also have wayward members in Etobicoke, and so forth. So, what are your favourite Lego themes? If you're into Mindstorms, you may (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | I can't believe it's gone!
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No Legoland At Ontario Place???? But, why bother even going now! noooooooo!! i join in your waling.... and, a little off topic, i wanna join the Toronto Lego users group, i sorta just found out about em, but i'm really into lego and working on a (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Mickey's Fire Engine mis-price
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(...) The American $9.99 sets cost about $13.99 in Canada. Still too much for 26 pieces I think. (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Is the LEGOLAND at Ontario Place open during the CNE?
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G'Day <Horrible waling , whining type noise > THERE IS NO LEGO STORE AT ONTARIO PLACE THIS YEAR !!! AAAAAHHHHH !!!! </Horrible waling , whining type noise > <whine> Brad , why not ? </whine> <beg> Please bring it back. </beg> "Bradley Dale" (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Is the LEGOLAND at Ontario Place open during the CNE?
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And during what hours of the day? Please answer soon. (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: An Aussie in Canada...
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(...) You Canadians are SO Friendly....I guess thats why I keep going back... : ) Thanx for all the info from everyone.....very helpful, we know what to pack now..... : ) Can those of you who want to meet up with me, please email me, so I have your (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: An Aussie in Canada...
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Hello from Montreal, During the dates you mentionned, it is a pretty sure bet you won't get any 30C. You can expect temperatures to be more in the 10 to 20C range for my little part of the country. Drop me a line when you arrive in Montreal. Martin (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: An Aussie in Canada...
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(...) For Vancouver expect anything from about 15 to 30 deg C. If it rains it can feel a lot colder because of the wind... If your around for Sept. 9th (in Vancouver) attend our lego Club. (Link in footer) G'Day Mate! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: An Aussie in Canada...
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Speaking for Edmonton, by your definitions below, you may have to deal with "cold" just about every day, and it often descends into "freezing" overnight. Typical highs for this time of year are high teens and low twenties. You won't see "warm" at (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: An Aussie in Canada...
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(...) Well I'm about in the middle of most of your visiting, and it's a very comfortable 20 degrees at the moment. If you get up in our beautiful Rocky Mountains (Jasper/Banff) you'll want a light jacket for the higher altitude, and it'll get down (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | An Aussie in Canada...
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G'day Canada.... I'll be over in Canada in 3 weeks....and I wonder if anyone can help me....?? What will the weather and temperature be like for all September and the start of October....?? I'll be visiting Vancouver.... Whistler.... Calgary... (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Dark Side Developer Kit seen in Pickering
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I was at the Pickering Town Center today and I saw three boxes of Dark Side Developer Kit at the Mastermind Store. The set may also be available at the Mastermind store of the Science Center or on Yonge Street but I didn't confirm that. The set is (...) (24 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Lug du Québec
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Mardi prochain (22 aout) aura lieu la 2e rencontre du groupe, la rencontre ce fera chez moi vers 18:30 on a tous bien hate de voir de quoi on l'air les autres bus. Si vous etez interesse a vous joindre a nous, contacte-moi par email a: (...) (24 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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| | NALUG announces Lego train show in Edmonton, Alberta
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Northern Alberta Lego Users Group is pleased to announce our first public Lego show. We will have a Lego train layout at the Greater Edmonton Train Show (GETS), organized by the Edmonton Mainline Model Railroad Fellowship. You will find us among (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Legoland in Ontario Place
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Does anyone know where does the lego display (where they have display and build-it-yourself)which located in Ontario Place moved to? We were in Ontario Place last summer and had picked up a bunch of legos and is wondering whether lego had (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Trip to Seattle
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(...) Well I've posted about my situation a while ago, and I'll just reiterate what I've said: I can only go on Friday since I'm leaving the country on Saturday. My car is small and can only fit 2 people comfortably, and the seats are occupied (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Trip to Seattle
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So, we still need to make a definite plan for this trip down to Seattle for the world record train track attempt. I have 5 seats in my van. So far they are filled by myself, my daughter, Dean, possibly Alex (who will give up her place to a train (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Mickey's Fire Engine mis-price
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I was startled today to see the new Mikey's Fire Engine set at a local (Vancouver, BC) Canadian Superstore. Usually their prices are below std retail but they were advertising this 26 pc set at $25.98 CN!!! The Pause database lists it for US$9.99 so (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Mindstorms
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I'm one - in Calgary, but no real time for building yet. ttyl Jason "Ian Sinclair" <sinclair@cadvision.com> wrote in message news:37b676ed.306020...ion.com... Hello all... I was wondering how many Calgary Lego Mindstorms builders are out there? Are (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Mindstorms at TRU
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I finally picked up a mindstorms set today at TRU for 149.99 marked down from 229.99. Also they had a whack of droid development kits for 99.99 (reg 149.99). Wanted to let you know! PS I am in Nova Scotia John Battcock (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: When's the next Zellers sale?
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(...) having (...) G'day Andrew, I dunno myself, but it's possible there may not be another one. That sale (2 weeks was it?) was part of Zellers' store-wide end-of-summer clearance, to make room for things coming in for the fall. I'd imagine most of (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | When's the next Zellers sale?
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Has anybody got and inside source of info on when Zellers is going to be having another round of 50% off on clearance toys (specifically Lego). I noticed during last week's 15% off sale that the older sets weren't even showing a 30% discount like (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Dark Side Developer Kit spotted in Vancouver!
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Hi, Actually, in Richmond Center, there's a small toy store called "Kid's Wonderland." And it surely is! Today I spotted the Dark Side Developer Kit - I think they had two copies. The price tag is $149.99 CDN. It was in the front window. Also, they (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Yes, I saw that sale, finally decided to pick up the Rock raiders mini-fig pack, it has some nice heads and bodies. The sale has probably ended by now. Adam (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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And, I have just moved from Vancouver to Calgary as well, and have just become active on lugnet again. Hmmm, Zellers was having 15% off all lego on the weekend, I don't know if that sale is over yet. ttyl Jason (General Lego +Mindstorms addict) (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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Bonjour à tous Lundi soir dernier avais lieux la première rencontre du Lug québecois. Pierre Normandin, Kevin Zwicker et moi (Martin Legault) étions présents. Nous avons décider de rester un groupe informel (aucune charte créant le groupe). Nous (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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| | Re: looking for RCX v1.0
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Thanks to everyone who offered to get or look for sets. The best solution of all came from Ralph H. who suggested I call Spectrum (in Aurora) 905-841-0600 After saving all my pennies I discovered that I had most of the $360 I needed to buy a RIS (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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Chris - I can double-check for you that these are v1.0, if you want to tell me how to tell from the box - should I look for pictures of the jack? Are there stickers? If you like, I can pick one up for you, too. Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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G'Day Last time I looked The Bay downtown TO had a LOT. (Yonge and Queen) , , also check the Yonge and Bloor Store. Toronto Hudson's Bay Centre (416) 972-3333 Queen Street (416) 861-9111 Cheers Oliver "Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | RE: looking for RCX v1.0
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Call Spectrum (I think) Educational Supplies in Toronto. The educational versions of the Mindstorms kits may have different parts, but the RCX has a jack ( which is why you want it, right? ) Sorry, I don't have a number handy... Cheers, Ralph Hempel (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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Hi: I am looking for a new in box RCX V 1.0. I've spoke to someone @ a TRU in Toronto, and he did a quick look on his inventory computer and came up with nothing. Does anyone know if I can still buy an older mindstorms somewhere in the GTA. My gut (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Interest in Martimes LUG (MARLUG)?
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(...) I have a page: (URL) covers my needs quite well. If you want help setting up a page on Geocities, I might be able to help you. I think Heather has a page too (or is working on one) James (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) either (...) But what about a website for us Canadian Maritimers?? (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.nb, lugnet.loc.ca.pe)
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(...) Unfortunatly, speaking for one of the other NFLD'rs (Heather P), I doubt either of us could make it off the rock (unless someone has a connection with $100 trips off this rock!)... Gail in Halifax might want to take part, but it would depend (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.nb, lugnet.loc.ca.pe)
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(...) Umm hmmm I guess I jumped to conclusions there. The woman who contacted me is some one else. She says her husband is a LEGO nut. E-mail them and maybe they'll respond. I believe they are in Nova Scotia. moratel@auracom.com (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.nb, lugnet.loc.ca.pe)
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(...) this (...) Well I believe I recieved an e-mail from your wife. I replied with interest but didn't hear back. I was wondering if you would like to see a website for maritime lego fans? NTFH, wes (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.nb, lugnet.loc.ca.pe)
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| | Re: G'day From Down Under
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(...) Vancouver Lego Club is having a "free-for-all" meeting in August (ie no specific theme) but haven't set a date and theme for a Sept meeting yet. I'm sure you (and your wife if she's interested) would be very welcome to come as guests. Check (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) They did. A very nice young lady. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Des AFOLs au QC!!!
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(...) Bienvenue Stephane! C'est toujour le fun de connaitre un autre AFOL québécois. Quand notre LUG sera formé, tu peut être certain que tu en ferras partie. Connais-tu d'autres fans de Lego dans ton coin? (Des filles peut-être? ;-) ) Kev Z #142 (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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(...) Salut Stéphane! Tu me fais penser que je devrais te dire quel genre de figurines je voudrais avoir (si tu en as encore de disponible??). Actuellement, le processus de formation d'un club officiel au Qc est ralenti par une autre question qui (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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Salut a tous les AFOL du Quebec, ça fait plaisir de voir qu'il y en a d'autre... Moi, je suis de Hull. Je travaille dans le monde de l'electronique et les Lego me permettent d'exprimer ma creativite. Je ne suis pas du genre "theme", je batit (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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| | G'day From Down Under
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I'm coming to Canada (from Australia) in September with my wife....going to be there for 4 weeks traveling around....we arrive in Vancouver on the 8th Sept....and leave from toronto 4 weeks later....If there are any Lego events or any groups who are (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zeller's -Square One - Mississauga - Sith Infiltrator $ 17.50
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G'Day Just a quick note I have spotted at Zeller's -Square One - Mississauga - the 7151 Sith Infiltrator for $ 17.50 - 8 left as of Monday July 17 , 9:30 PM Cheers Oliver (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) I hit 3 Zellers stores on Monday morning. They didn't have much left, but I still made out with over 200$ worth of stuff. I got a lot of Ninja (Small sets, Stone tower Bridge, Emperor's Stronghold at 27$!!), (from Xtream-team) a daredevil (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | [rtlToronto] September Lego Event Preliminary Announcement
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the 6th Annual Lego Robotics Event: Fear of a Bot Planet Preliminary Announcement Date: September 16th, 2000 (Tentative) Location: TBA Hi. It's been a few weeks after the May 28th Lego Event and as promised, we're planning another one, complete with (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Would the owner of NEWFOUNDBRICK please stand up?
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Just noticed this Brickbay store run by a Newfoundlander. It's not me, and it's not James Powell, so there must be a third Lego fan in the province - hurray! Please let us know who you are, and if you're in St. John's or nearby maybe we can all get (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.nf)
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(...) I plan to! But even if they won't give it to me, it was still a good deal. Kevin ---...--- I WILL BE AWAY on vacation July 16-23. Payments arriving that week will be processed on July 24 and items mailed July 24 and 25. ---...--- Personal Lego (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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