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Hello all, Well, the first MonLUG-ParLUGment joint train show was a complete success. Both groups worked very well together and pulled off the setup like pros. We received alot of praise and good words for our efforts. We are doing it all over again (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
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| | OT: help in vacation planning
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Hi all Please excuse this OT post, but I’m planning a three weeks vacation in Canada with my family this summer and I’m looking for suggestions. Period is July 27 – August 17. Our not yet final program says we will spend one week in Toronto, (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Jango Arrives In Canada
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(...) Yup. We saw them at the Walmart in Etobicoke on Friday night. $69.99 IIRC for the Jango Fett Slave 1 and $39.99 for the Jango Fett Technic model I think. Also a number of other new Star Wars sets. Calum (22 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Jango Arrives In Canada
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I didn't find Jango Fett's ship, but I found the 7133 Bounty Hunter pursuit set at the Walmart in Belville ON last Friday. Andrew (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Jango Arrives In Canada
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(...) Have any of these sets reached Ontario yet? [[[Kim]]] (22 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Jango Arrives In Canada
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I had a simular problem at Wal-mart here in south Louisiana on Thursday night.. The set when scanned at the register came up with "Sale not allowed" but 20 mins later after 3 price check calls to the toy department, they came up with a price (...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Jango Arrives In Canada
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Tonight in Calgary, Alberta I found Jango Fett's Slave I and the Technic Jango Fett in Walmart. They were both on the top shelf of the Lego area. I scanned the Slave I under the price scanner and it told me to see a sales person. But I took it to (...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Newest MOC - Minifig
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Well, I am happy to announce my latest MOC, my beautiful daughter Alyssa. She was born April 1st, 2002, at 7:48am, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Here she is just hours after birth: (URL) just a mini fig now, but she's growing quickly, and soon (...) (22 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | MonLUG and ParLUGment hold first joint train show
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Un message francais suit. A french message follows. Hello to all, I'm proud to announce the Montreal Area Lego User Group (MonLUG) second and the Ottawa Lego User Group's first participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca) !
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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(...) In Toronto and Belleville, I could find 7201's. (...) You know, I can't really find anything I like either. It seems Zellers is devoid of any good sets lately, it's like the worst subset of the Lego lineup (which is already bad) they could do. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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(...) Mmmm....me get mixed up with the sets??? (I don't think so) ....well, there weren't a lot of HP sets there to start off with, and I know the differences (read: I'm not your average lego consumer) ... :) Anyways, I really only went to one (1) (...) (23 years ago, 28-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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(...) I bought the #4721 Hogwarts Classrooms from Zellers a few days ago (I was interested in the new door, and the windows). I think I saw the Gryffindor House too. All three Harry Potter odd-coloured sets were mixed up in one row, so you wouldn't (...) (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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<snip> (...) I don't think those are available at most of the Zellers...I've only seen the Diagon Alley shops (Hermione and the "magic shop items") in the Zellers. The House of Gryphindor sets and Hogwarts Calssroom sets are/were available at (...) (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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(...) Hey John, I have noticed the same thing in the two Zellers in the Fredericton area - they have three of the four Jedi Defense/Final Duel sets. I can't remember which exactly they are missing, but I'll bet it's 7201. (...) I've noticed this (...) (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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(...) Actually, here in Toronto-land, I notice that Zellers sometimes gets things first, or at least at the same time... They got last year's Star Wars sets first, and they got the newest Bionicle sets at the same time as everyone else. You are (...) (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers and Lego
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(...) John, I was at my local (Brantford, Ontario) Zellers on Sunday for the BOGOHO and didn't see anything that "turned my crank". I did see a few 7201s but even using BOGOHO I don't like the price - 46 pieces for $15+tax? (assuming you buy two (...) (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers and Lego
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Hi Folks, With the current Zeller's Buy one get one half price sale, I thought it would be an excellent oppurtunity to build a small army of Storm Troopers by stocking up on #7201. So on Saturday morning I visited all five differnt Zeller's stores (...) (23 years ago, 26-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Who will be the first to....
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Yup. I meant excluding the Jedi Starfighter, I'm sure that it is everywhere now. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Members of MonLUG and ParLUGment already have the Episode II 7143 Jedi Starfighter. It was available the middle of March. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 26-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Who will be the first to....
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....find a SW Episode II or Spiderman set here in Canada? (23 years ago, 26-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | ?Best Price 6762 Fort Legoredo?
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Just a question? (URL) about to drop *$172.50 Canadian on a 6762 Fort Legoredo. I know this is comparably cheaper than buying from Shop@Home, but does anyone know if a better price exists. I don’t really wanna take my chances and wait till T‘R’Us (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.western, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: It's the week before Easter and all through the store...
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And don't forget the Sears 3 day sale ending Sunday...25% off "all"? LEGO. I bought a few sets that were not originally priced too high. However, Sears did disappoint me today. I took some sets that were previously marked down to the counter and (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | It's the week before Easter and all through the store...
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We have LEGO saving us money galore. (at least it rhymes :-) Zellers: Buy One Get One 50% off TRU: 20% off Soccer and Alpha Team 1370 Raptor Rumble Studio $19.99 down from $29.99 6764 Sheriff's Lock-Up $39.99 (not on sale but cheaper than S@H's (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Mario Ferrari's Book For Sale
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(...) I'll be happy to take one.. do you know when the next dinner is? Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Any upcoming LUG meetings in BC?
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(...) You see, this little thing called "work" is cutting into my lego time. I've done some more work on stuff here (had trains running over the weekend, which is like the first time in 2-3 months I've run trains...I think since Dec, I have run (...) (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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| | Re: Even Youngsters add to the quality of Lugnet....
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(...) I would/am... if only I had more than 10 windows(bulk pack) and no train doors. )-: Still, they are interesting.. and I find train to be the most demanding theme. I've been experimenting alot with SNOT, (you have to when you can't find more (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Even Youngsters add to the quality of Lugnet....
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(...) Wow!!! I must say that you guys are really impressing me. John, I hope you are able to make a "live" edition of the articulating train...if that is your wish. That would be monster cool. William, I would definitely like to see some of your (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Hi, I'm New!
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(...) Might as well throw myself into the throng! :-) I'm 12, being the second youngest poster on Lugnet. I too have lurked around Lugnet, and am not a member yet. (Lego first, Lego memberships second) Welcome! John Kruer (p.s) i'm gladd you dont (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Hi, I'm New!
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(...) Welcome all the new comer's, i'm new too...i guess i'm young too, just resently turned 18:.....if no one remembers me...i'm the one with the custom minifigures:).........i've made a few friends too ........theres some >cool people on here (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Hi, I'm New!
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(...) Welcome William! ...Well first, let me say that as long as you hang out and perhaps contribute constructive thoughts or MOCs, then I think of you as a member of the greater Lego fan community. (Whether you are a full member of LUGNET or not (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Hi, I'm New!
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(...) I (...) Welcome! Never trust the young ones, they'll always sneak up on ya when you're not looking. I've surprised a lot of people when they learn I'm only 22. But hey, it's a mixed crowd. I've made friends on lugnet, and I've made enemies, it (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Hi, I'm New!
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(...) Jeez I thought I was the youngest y'all beat me out by a year (im 15 and from NYC) I've been posting on and off for 2 years and i *used* to have a website. But im getting started on my new one. If u want to see it heres the link (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) hey i'm only 15 from iowa. im also a post-only guy. glad to hear from u guys because i was beginning to think this place was only full of adults. im looking forward to seeing your mocs. happy building:) brad (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Hi, I'm New!
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(...) 'Sup?! So, you're new, eh? Welcome to Lugnet! I've also recently joined the community (summer 2001), and build Mecha, Space and Castle models (Castle being my favorite) I'm also a bit young (17),(nobody seems to notice, though) and started (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) Wow 11 that is younge. I am 13 and I though I was the youngest here. You realy came at a good time. It is almost brick fest and planning is under way. I you go you will have a good time. This years is in virginia and I am in jersey. I am (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Hi, I'm New!
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Hi, I'm knew to lugnet, although I have been lurking around for a few months. I 'm a bit young (11), but don't let that stop any thoughts you might have. I am from Victoria, BC in Canada. I plan on eventually getting good pictures of my Castle figs (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Mario Ferrari's Book For Sale
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Hi All, I'm trying to clear out some space in my office and have 8 copies of Mario and Giulio Ferraris' "Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms" (They did the hard work, I just edited it) I'd like to get $20 CDN plus shipping for each one. I'd prefer (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Any upcoming LUG meetings in BC?
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Erin Windross wrote in message ... (...) any (...) Hey Erin The next VLC (Vancouver Lego Club) meeting is on Fri evening March 29 (IIRC), and we're going to have a Brikwars game! Contact one of us privately for the meeting location if you think you (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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| | Re: Any upcoming LUG meetings in BC?
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(...) The VLC has our next meeting on Mar. 29th. It's a Brickwars event and we're currently setting up for it. Email for more details. (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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| | Any upcoming LUG meetings in BC?
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Hey guys, Just wondering about the current situation on the LUG's in BC. Are there any shows or events occuring? Any meetings of VicLUG or VLUG in the future? I'm interested to get out and meet the other members of the BC Lug community. -- Erin (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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