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Just a heads up on a decent price for Adventurers & Rock Raiders parts. I was returning some stuff at Winners yesterday and spotted an Adventurers/Rock Raiders combo box. The two sets were Tunnel Transport (4980) and River Expedition (5976) for (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Lego Life on Mars Tour
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Looks like Lego has organized a Life On Mars Truck Tour that is slated to be at the Science Centre in Toronto on July 5th and 6th. The tour truck with adjacent tents is to be set up in the parking lot, so admission is free. Here is the link for (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca)
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| | Poly Bags at Sears
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Hey All, Noticed today at my local Sears, that the Knights Kingdom and Arctic Poly bag sets were all marked down to .99. With 20% off all lego they came up at .79 plus tax. John Battcock (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Wal-Mart Rollback on 7146
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(...) at (...) Really? Wow, that's one of the few non-huge Star Wars sets I don't have. The Zellers price is closer to $28, IIRC. (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Deals at Walmart
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I was browsing my local Walmart, and found the 7317 Aero Tube Hanger for $88 Canadian. I've seen them at TRU for $130. I think I've posted here about finding that before. I was planning on getting one of those but I decided I should look around some (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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(...) I think you are right...6600 has been generally viewed by most as "disappointing"...very juniorized as you say...except the "crane" has 3 different attatchments which isn't too bad... me...I just love the raised hiway...and hopefully in (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | RE: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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Hi, I've always checked the Sears Outlet in Kitchener for LEGO and they never had any. So I went there today thinking that I might luck out. They did have a few small sets: Soccer Expansion Set, Firefighters Lift Truck, Island Hopper, and the (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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(...) Although I hate juniorization, I ended up picking up set 6600 for my three year old son. He loves cranes, and I figure with this set being extremely juniorized it is appropriate for his age with supervised play. Besides I'm getting tired of (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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(...) <snip> (...) Just for the record, I bought one of these a little while back, and it's a pretty disappointing set: extreme juniorization. The road bits and some of the construction hardware is neat, but the vehicle chassis, crane deck, etc, (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Wal-Mart Rollback on 7146
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Just back from my local Wal-Mart and noticed that the Tie Fighter was priced at $22.86. They're still $30 @ Zellers. Our Wal-Mart hasn't stocked up on Lego for awhile. They have a lot of 5978 (Sphynx Secret Surprise) & 6977 (Arachnoid Star Base) (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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WoW... so very much to check out! Thanx for the heads-up :) (I was looking for a 'UCS Tie Fighter' at a good price!!!) --==Richard==-- (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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I thought I would share some good deals I found today at the Sears Outlet in Brampton (Queen & 410). Two previous times I've checked this location there was no sign of Lego to be found - today was a different story. All Lego has an additional 25% (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Leaving back to Victoria
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(...) Bye, I'll miss you! It's been nice having a local Lego friend. Safe journey and good luck in your new place. Cheers, Heather -- Heather Patey Pirate Wench / Brick Detective LUGNET Member #490 (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.nf.stj)
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| | Leaving back to Victoria
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Howdy all, I'm going/coming back to Victoria. I'll be off line for a bit (if you are wondering where I am). I should be posting again in ~3 weeks or so. For those of you who care, my Email stays the same (from here) James (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.nf.stj)
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| | Re: Meeting
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(...) I will be asking my very cool wife if I can come out to play on Wednesday also. Please email me directions to your place also. And by the way, you're not alone Jude, I also am very jealous of all these great scores I've been hearing about. (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Meeting
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(...) I understand, but tough cookies for anyone who would complain. (...) That is fine, email me shiningblade@home.com with the details (address and parking instructions) I do not think you want to post you address on the web. (...) Good idea. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Meeting
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I can do the meeting Wednesday evening. I have to tell you though that I do not have much on display (exept for tonnes of bricks). Only one MOC under construction and I am planning on tearing apart the backend to make it longer. Warning: it will be (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: score
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(...) Have you got my mail in your Sympatico mailbox? If you are out of town already I can post my list here. (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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(...) I for one think an Ontario/Quebec wide get-together would be awesome. I think Ottawa would be a wonderful place to host it too. <grin> Seriously though, I do wish I could get to the rtlToronto/train1 event. I probably won't make it (I'd have (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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(...) Don't give up! the Blockminding game is a lot more free form than Stacking, Sumo or Marbles. There's lots of latitude to build cool stuff! Calum (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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(...) I plan to come to rtl8, but my bot is only 20% done. It is a lot harder than I expected. (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] Summer Lego Events in Toronto!
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Hi folks, rtlToronto7 in February was to date our most successful Lego event with ten robot entries and seventy plus audience. Coming up in the next few months, we have lots more being planned: rtlToronto May Monthly Dinner ---...--- Friday, May (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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(...) How long did you take to come up with that one? :) MonLUG is coming out to rtl/train1, an open invitation stands for Parlugment to come out to train1 or rtl8 (May 26 and June 9 respectively, depending on yer bent (train or technic)) of course. (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: score
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Well, it's LEGO, so it's worth it, right? But I know the feeling you mean, thinking "what have I done?" afterwards. I wish I could get you to buy me some more from the LEGO outlet, but I better slow down for now. I've been told our bank account is (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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The lot that you won looks well worth it! But, what I don’t understand is why people go out and buy such new sets only to sell them within a year? (I saw that there was an R2 D2 in your lot, therefore I'm assuming that the seller only recently (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: score
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Ya, I got outta hand on that one. I was hoping that the seller would say "No...don't ship to Canada". But he replied that it was fine. So like you said I had better enjoy the box. Heading to the Outlet store myself. Any requests from down here? Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: score
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Whoa! That is quite the expensive purchase. I hope you get some good stuff in there. I couldn't justify it to myself, but that's just because I would be looking to spend that much on a single 4558 Metroliner train. <grin> By the way, I noticed that (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: score
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I was not sure if you were still around for a while. It was quite here for some time. That day I just had a good "word of mouth" sale and immediately following that I scored at Value Village. I also had a great weekend. I got 2162 Hydro Reef Wrecker (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Women's Team and Soccer Value Pack at Whitby TRU!!!!
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(...) Thank you so much for posting that Adam. Now i know i'll get three of those sets!!! -R (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.sports)
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| | Re: Women's Team and Soccer Value Pack at Whitby TRU!!!!
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See my post in .buy/sell here: (URL) to see what is in set 3416. I've seen that soccer pack as well, and there is a number on it, I can't remember what it is, but it is 5 digits like the LoM pack. Adam (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.sports)
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| | Re: score
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(...) OK so what exactly did you find? A new 2nd hand toy store? Toy Box reopen at somewhere else? Good luck at garage sale? (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Women's Team and Soccer Value Pack at Whitby TRU!!!!
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<set:3416 Women's Team> is at TRU in Whitby, ON!!!...!!! It costs $14.99. I didn't buy one, so I can't tell you exactly what you get. But it does look like a good set. There is also a new value pack for Soccer, which makes a small practice field. (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.sports)
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| | score
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Tim the answer to that question I left on your machine last night....about $50.00 or less. I had a nice little score today. I got more than enough loose space Lego to over flow a milk crate for a really good price. It is all mixed but there are (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: 3416 Women's soccer team found
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I didn't know they were out yet either, I just found them. :) I've read thru the New Body Armor thread in .castle and I think you're refering to this pic here (URL) the top left showing a goalie and some other items, including those yellow armor (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 3416 Women's soccer team found
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(...) Thanks, I didn't even know that they were out yet… I'll be checking my local Toys R Us in Toronto tonight!!! Just one question, were there any other 'Women's Soccer Sets,' or just that one? (If your not aware of the ~other~ 'Women's Soccer (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | 3416 Women's soccer team found
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Hello, the subject says it all pretty much. I found the women's soccer team set today in a Toys R Us in Calgary. Haven't had time to play with it yet though. Adam (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers finally gets Alpha Team, large selection of Creator.
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Saw in Peterborough for the first time, Alpha Team at Zellers! Only two sets, unfortunately- one now, since I bought the only Ogel! Alpha Team is kind of expensive. <set:6771 Ogel Command Striker> $5, 28 pcs ($0.18/pc) <set:6775 Alpha Team Bomb (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: ParLUGment 2nd Meeting
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(...) Glad you could come. It was a lot of fun. (...) Oh, he just can't wait to get his hands on my LEGO. I have to get him his own for sure. (...) Yeah, I would love to get more shelves. But that would cut into my LEGO budget, which is already (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: ParLUGment 2nd Meeting
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First of all, I would like to thank Tim for showing off all his loot. All I could do was smile at all the sets and MOCs. I think young Joshua is more than ready to start playing with Tim's toys. From what I saw Tim is not quite ready to share his (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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(...) Wow! They sure sold out fast. I was in that store on April 5th and they still had a good selection of all the Alpha Team sets. AK (23 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | RE: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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My youngest son received two of the smaller Creator sets this morning for Easter. I picked them up at Zeller's last week during a BOGO sale..Tina's House and Spot's Friend. Tina is different, pigtails and all...my wife thinks she's cute ... I'm (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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(...) Most TRUs should already have them. There's a display endcap or island somewhere near the front of the store, at least in the two or three I've been to. They seem neat, but I'm really eager about Lego Creator. The figures are scary, but Race (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | first time in a toys r us!! (a reflection of the golden days of lego)
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Warning: This is only a reflection on my childhood :Warning I still have a vague memory of the first time I went into a Toys R us.... I must have been about 9, and I thought it was heaven!!!! My city, St. Catharines didn't have a TRU yet, we did (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | RE: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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Happy Easter! The ToysRUs in Kitchener had all of the Alpha Team including the helicopter with the crew cut minifig and the control center in a special display just for Alpha Team last week. I went yesterday and the display was gone and only two (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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(...) Thanks for the updated highlights in your area!!! (...) The Toys ‘R’ Us in Newmarket (32min outside of Toronto) has only 2 of the sets. They have #6772 Alpha Team Cruiser for about $9.99, and #6774 Alpha Team ATV. The two sets I want (#6771 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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Mastermind New "Value Pack": <set:3409 Championship Challenge> and <set:6096 Bulls Attack> have been wrapped together in clear plastic and priced at $115. The price of buying the sets separately is $140. <set:8242 Slammer Turbo>, a "June 2001" (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: 7140 XWing anywhere cheap?
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(...) Adam Murtha found the HBC Online page at: (URL) has the LEGO System Star Wars X-Wing Fighter goin’ for $35.00. If you waited for a ‘buy one, get the second at 50% off sale’ the price may be more equitable. Also, I believe my local Toys ‘R’ Us (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Can You Help Me!
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(...) <Medieval speak on> Ah, although I doth said the acquired castle was sought from the Hillcrest valley with the aid of Sir Jeff of Richmond. Nothing was said of paying full retail value. For I, the resourceful lad that I am, paid only $86.00 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Can You Help Me!
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(...) Personally, Kind Sir Richard, I would rather aquire midieval said set via E-bay for much less than retail... but my quest is probably be harder than yours.....the set is magnificent. 2000 had some nice sets....wish there were more sets put out (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | ParLUGment 2nd Meeting
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Well, the 2nd meeting of ParLUGment went ahead without our fearless leader. Attendees were Jeff Brundige and myself. Not a big turn-out, but it made it easy to get to know each other. The meeting lasted 2.5hrs, and we spent most of the time talking (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Can You Help Me!
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(...) The Long quest is finally over! The journey that spanned many months ended on a warm spring eve outside of Hillcrest. The holy chalice that was my mission is finally within my grasp. Thanks to the virtues of Sir Jeff, Lord of the Richmond (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Last call !
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(...) Je viens de faire une petite tournée téléphonique. E.A. est dans l'impossibilité de se présenter. Toutefois, il nous offre l'usage de son domicile pour la prochaine fois. M.L. m'a confirmé qu'il ne vient pas. Toutefois, je ramasserai ses (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Last call !
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Salut les Monlugois et autres AFOL du Qc! Le prochain meeting de MonLUG, c'est demain! Dernière chance pour confirmer votre présence et que je vous envois la carte pour se rendre. Jusqu'à maintenant, y'a Martin, Kevin et Luc qui viennent (qui ont (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Local news article: Lego My Robot
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"Thanks to microcomputers, big kids now have a reason to like Lego, too. And two of the biggest robo-experts hail from Ottawa" (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Deux questions au sujet de la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG.
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Euh... Martin, je veux bien croire qu'à Montréal y'a pu de neige, mais ici, en campagne, y'en a encore pas mal!!! :-D Je te suggère de reporter un peu ton changement de pneus. En plus, ça te permettrait de partir un peu plus de bonne heure, question (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Re: Deux questions au sujet de la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG.
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(...) Vendredi matin je vais aller faire changer mes tire de bonnes heures (8:00), donc on pourrais partir vers 10:00, a moins que Jude ne se manifeste et me quete un lift. Martin (23 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Re: Deux questions au sujet de la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG.
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(...) Je serai là aussitôt que Martin est prêt. Changement de sujet. Est-ce que le guichets automatiques sont arrivés dans ton bout ;-D Combien je te dois pour les diverses commandes? J'ai eu le temps de construire quelques MOCs (surtout du train) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Re: Deux questions au sujet de la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG.
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Salut! Vous êtes les bienvenus entre 10h et 22h. Les repas seront au resto. Je vous demanderais de confirmer votre présence ou votre absence et à quelle heure vous pensez arriver. Je vais envoyer une carte montrant la route pour chez nous à ceux qui (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Re: Deux questions au sujet de la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG.
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(...) Salut, samedi soir Kevin et moi on se demandais a quel heure commence la rencontre. Etant donne que c'est conge vendredi, on pourrais faire la rencontre en apres-midi pour finir au resto, ce qui permettrait de se couche a une heure resonnable (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Re: Lego 6454 for $15 at Walmart
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I picked up a 6454 today, and for the price, I think it isn't bad actually. It has some nice pieces, and an annoying lights and sounds engine. But the highlight I thought was the 7317 Aero Tube Hanger for $88! I'm pretty sure that's what the price (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Lego 6454 for $15 at Walmart
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Lego 6454 countdown corner is reduced to $15 at Walmart. You have to look for it in non-lego aisle (ie sale item). It is not an advertised sale. Also, if you are lucky enough to find 6600 construction sets, they are only at $40. Check it out. I find (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers LEGO Sale Again
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I am not surprised, Zellers has had a sale on LEGO the week before Easter every year for at least the last five years. Although, I did not know it was going to be so good this year, I was expecting 15 or 20% off. Jude (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers LEGO Sale Again
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Got the flyer yesterday, Buy one, get next of equal or lessor value at 50%. Early risers ... door crasher 10 % off all purchases Sat. Apr 7 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. I think that equates to 32.5% off for the early birds. Good hunting! Bob (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: ParLUGment
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(...) 8-D For those of you who do not know, ParLUGment is a LEGO Users Group in Ottawa. If you want information on ParLUGment follow the link above and ask us to get in touch with you, if what you are looking for is not posted. Jude c:\> FUT (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | ParLUGment
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We did it Jude! We're on the map. Check it out: (URL) Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Small sale at Stedmans V & S
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I went to a Stedmans V & S store today (Port Perry, ON). They had the <set:7311 Red Planet Cruiser> for $7.97, a good 20% off. A flyer in the store also advertised <set:7313 Red Planet Protector> for $24.97 and Robo Riders for $6.97, but (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: I'm coming back to CANADA.....
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(...) Okay, here's an official rtlToronto response: Who knows :) Okay, a better response: In general, every month, second Friday (except this month, because of Good Friday) we have a rtlToronto Monthly Dinner, at a local deli. At minimum it's Chris (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: I'm coming back to CANADA.....
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(...) Okay, here's an official rtlToronto response: Who knows :) Okay, a better response: In general, every month, second Friday (except this month, because of Good Friday) we have a rtlToronto Monthly Dinner, at a local deli. At minimum it's Chris (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | The Bay sale
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I found the Gungan Sub and Naboo Swamp combo pack at The Bay at the Rideau Center for $39.99 today which is about $50% off. There was an additional 20% off that today because of Bay days. The Gungan Sub was also there by itself for much more than (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: I'm coming back to CANADA.....
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(...) there is a pretty big Lego organization in Toronto...as for events in that time frame...I am not sure. I am sure that there will be something going on around that time...maybe an event or a get-together.... see lugnet.org.rtltoronto. (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hiya all.... : ) Kevin Hall here again.... Andrea.. my wife... and I are planning on re-visiting Canada but this time for Xmas and New Years.... We're spending Xmas in Banff in the Rocky's and New Years in Toronto.... so if there's anything Lego (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) What about meeting on Good Friday during the day? Most people should have it off. (...) No, not yet. Upgrades?!? Heck no!!! It went into LEGO :-) I may wait to get it in May when I get my next free pay. Jude An AFOL and his money are soon (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) far, (...) Tuesday. (...) Ooops. Turns out it's the FIRST two weeks ofApril my coworker wants off nights. So I can't do Friday evening after 7pm the next two weeks. Tim Strutt 8^) p.s. Jude, did you get your camera yet? Or did it all go into (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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Where was the "Price Chopper"? Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Deux questions au sujet de la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG.
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Salut ! :-) J’espère que tout le monde va bien! Première question : Est-ce que le 13 avril convient à tout le monde pour la prochaine rencontre de MonLUG ? Je pose la question pcq l’organisation ne sera pas la même si on est 3 ou si on est 5, 6 ou (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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(...) Sounds neat! If I saw those I'd buy a few to make a little pyramid display and fill each with LEGO… But… I guess I've got a little bit too much time on my hands!!! ;) Sincerely, --==Richard==-- You can reach me @ SHROUD_OF_KUNG_FU@Hotmail.com (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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Hello, This is a reply to an ancient thread (1999). I went to the local "discount" food store (Price Chopper) and it looks like they are clearing out a stock of Danish sugar cookies that are packaged in a LEGO tin and have a promo set inside in a (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Droid Developer Zellers Fri Mar 30
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(...) Got the same deal here. My brother called me tonight to tell me about the sale in the flyer, but I had already seen the set on the shelf Wednesday night. We went to Zellers shortly before closing time and the sale tag was turned backwards. He (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) far, (...) Tuesday. (...) Thank you for the invitation. I would like to meet you folks some time. Week nights are best for me. I had to fulfill my curiousity. Today I made my first trip to PlayFair. They do have a great selection. I walked (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Droid Developer Zellers Fri Mar 30
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Hello, This weeks flyers for Zellers indicate Droid Developer Kit is on for $39.99 starting tomorrow. I went to Zellers today and they had them out already marked at $39.99 but the sale from last week for 15% off all Lego is still on ...last day. (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: HBC Online- found 6091
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G'Day Quick note I found King Leo's Castle at Toys,Toys,Toys Square One Mississauga, at regular retail $129.00, two copies. Cheers Oliver <hbc snipage> (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (or (...) As it stands, I'm working nights the last two weekends of April and May so far, so I couldn't do Friday night those weeks. If it was the weekend, I would be late arriving, as I get off around 7pm. Same on Moday and every second (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Kevin, Sean, Alicia, and Jeff (assuming you live in Ottawa:-), We want to have another meeting of ParLUGment but want to try to include you. When is a convenient time for each of you? From there we will try to pick a time that will include as many (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) I honestly want to thank you so very much for posting that site!!! I would have never ever even bothered to check their website. I found three large really hard-to-find sets that I wanted for a long time. THANX… Sincerely, --==Richard==-- You (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(URL) just wanted to share this site with everyone, as I recently found it, and I'm not sure how many others are familiar with it. It is the online shopping page for the Hudson's Bay Company, which owns The Bay and Zellers. Although the Lego (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Ottawa LUG?
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(...) I don't know how many Alpha sets there are, but they had 6 different oned at the Bay in Bayshore mall yesterday. Tim (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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I have also purchased some parts from him. They arrived here quite quickly and were packaged well, so there were not broken pieces. Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) One left in stock as of 15 min ago.:-) Also there is a stack of RIS 1.5 that are $240 with the sale. Also they have *all* the Alpha team sets. The 20% off is all LEGO. (...) Jude (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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I've bought from him several times. He is a good eBay seller. I'm not sure were he gets his pieces, but he seems to have a never ending supply. The only downside is that sometimes the pieces smell heavily like smoke. :( Adam (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Does anybody know the person who goes by 'ibuyifdpriceisright' on eBay. He's listed as being from Montreal. He always seems to have nice parts available. I'd like to know where he finds them all. Or even buy directly from him. Tim Strutt 8^) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Went to play value today, and was I surprised when I saw the piles and piles of lego! Got 1 each of the adventurers sets, hadn't seen them before except on the shop@home web site! Also I will have to go back another day to pick up some of the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Next session of ParLUGment
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(...) How about Friday? Just kidding. I guess we should wait until we get some responses from those who haven't met yet. Or we could just meet and let them show up if they want. I'm curious to see your collection Jude. BTW, when is your MonLUG (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Next session of ParLUGment
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So... When? Soon I hope! Jude (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | 3402 at Zellers
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Hey guys, Just a note that I found <set:3402 3402 Small Grandstand with lights> at Zellers on Sparks St. They are $11.02 with the 15% off this week. So I broke down and got two, for now. :-) Not bad compared to $10 US plus shipping. Tim, you behave (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Does this mean you live in the area? (...) Actually, I think it was me who influenced Tim. After all, I convinced him to get the Pod Racer set and the camel and the sub... Mind you, he is married and I am single and he should know better. :-) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) What are you trying to say? I resemble that remark. Err, I mean... aw shucks. You got me. <grin> (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) It is good to see that there are others in the nieghbour hood that enjoy those bricks. I think Tim might be a bad influence though. :) That store sounds very interesting by the way, thanks for posting it. I am having troubles finding 5928 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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He asked some qestions and I replied. I think he has gotta do some other things first. Jude "Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GAtqn4.6u6@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Jude, Did you get around to running the ParLUGment by Todd? Any response yet? Tim Strutt 8^) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Upcoming sales
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Thanks for the info on the Zellers sale. I just picked up a Droid Developer Kit for $33.97. A great price for 657 Technic type parts. Sorry I missed your birthday. Maybe next year... Mark G. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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