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(...) That's basicly the price at Walmart. They still have a score of those available. (...) I only saw the Forbidden Corridor $35 ($10 off full retail) and the Sorting Hat for $8 (full retail) at the one local Winners near my house. They HAD (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Harry Potter discounts
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Mrs Tiggy Winkles has Harry Potter on for 30% - or at least they did on Saturday. Not sure for how long. They had most of the sets including the castle at ~$140 I think. So with the discount the castle is around $100+tax. Also some Harry Potter is (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Any BOGOHP coming up? (soooon i hope!)
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(...) Thank you for askin' that question! ~Shouldn't the summer months behold a few sales? -R P.S. you did an absolutety wicked job on the .local .canada newsgroup! (URL) & Thanks to Jeff VW and Calum for the update on the Lego Outlet findings. (URL) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO at Buck Or Two- a bunch of little Shell sets!
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I was surprised to find some real LEGO sets at a Buck Or Two dollar store (Lindsay, Ontario) today. There were six different sets, only $2.00 each: <set:2537 River Raft> <set:2538 Crossbow Flamer> <set:2540 Fright Knights' Catapult> <set:2541 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Galidor Action Figures
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Galidor Action Figures Euripides and Jens See them at: (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | new jackstone!
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Saw some of the new jack stone sets today. I know, I know, everyone is thinking, yich, jack stone. However the HTO sets seem to be not bad for parts packs of pieces in new colors. Just ignore the jack stone fig... The new sets I saw were: 4612 Super (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Deal on RCX from Lego.com
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(...) The inventory of that set on Peeron says it's a 1.0, as well as someone's comments on Lugnet inventory. ...not that a castlehead like me would be buying an(other) RCX, no, never. James ;) (cross-posting this to lugnet.loc.ca, just in case (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Links page for loc.ca
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(...) Thanks! I was trying to think of something somewhat Canadian, so, that logo came to mind. It seems to be on everything Canadian-on the Canadarm, government buildings, on the side of VIA trains, sacks of wheat on humanitarian relief missions, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Links page for loc.ca
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(...) Calum, You have been a busy little beaver. That sidebar looks great - especially the Canada logo that we have all come to love and hate. Peter (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Links page for loc.ca
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(...) How about a link to Canadian LUGNET Members: (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Links page for loc.ca
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Hi folks, I've recently been given the curatorship for loc.ca-What would people like to have on the Links page for loc.ca? I was thinking of, Links to Canadian LUGs Links to Canadian stores that are particularily good for Lego deals (Spectrum, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | June 1st Ottawa Shopping Report
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Hi all, I hit quite a few stores in the Ottawa area this weekend, and found a few new things: - Island Extreme sets are at Toys'R'Us - Studios Monster sets are at Miss Tiggy Winkles - Rebel Blockade runner is at Toys'R'us - price $299 Canadian - (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Lego shopping in Vancouver?
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Glen Gower wrote in message ... (...) to (...) Best prices - Canadian Superstore, Wal-Mart (but being summer, probably rotten selection) Best selection - Bay Downtown, TRU branches Older sets (at high prices) - The Games People in Gastown and at (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Lego shopping in Vancouver?
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(...) It depends, where are you comming from? We may or may not have a bigger selection than at home. If you are familiar with Candian stores, The Bay and Zellers sometimes have lego for 20% off. Lego hunting in Vancouver proper is somewhat lacking, (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Lego shopping in Vancouver?
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My wife and I will be in Vancouver next week on holiday. Any recommendations for buying Lego? What stores have the best selection? What stores have the best prices? Anywhere we should go "out of our way" to see? Thanks in advance for the tips, -GG. (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Starwars sets on sale at Zehrs
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(...) The Zehrs store where I found the Starwars Lego sets on sale is in Listowel. I pretty much cleaned them out of what they had. I only left 4 or 5 sets since I didn't have enough cash on hand and had to make that difficult decision of "Do I buy (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Starwars sets on sale at Zehrs
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(...) Where is the Zehrs store located? I live in Waterloo and would love to get some of those sets at that price. Thanks! Kevin (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | 3439 at Winners
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Checked Winners today, and they had some new stuff: 3439 Spy Runner for $9.99 and the soccer ball bus for $16.99 is in again. The spy runner is sweet - MISB airplanes are always good :) and the bus has white train windows. Some Winners may still (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Starwars sets on sale at Zehrs
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(...) Zehrs is a chain of grocery stores. They're part of the Loblaw group which includes No Frills, Loblaws, Valu-Mart, Independent plus a bunch of other stores. The store where I found the sets is in Southern Ontario, not far from the (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Starwars sets on sale at Zehrs
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(...) We don't. :-( Southwestern Ontario Jude (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Starwars sets on sale at Zehrs
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What is Zehrs? I don't think we have one here in Ottawa... Where are you located? Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | New Monsters sets and Lego Island sets found
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I found the new studio sets as well as the new Lego Island sets today in Calgary in a store called the Discovery Hut. ~Adam~ (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Starwars sets on sale at Zehrs
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Howdy, I found the following Star Wars sets on sale for $5.38 (down from $8.97) at Zehrs this afternoon. 7200 Final Dual I 7201 Final Dual II 7203 Jedi Defence I 7204 Jedi Defence II Needless to say, my squads of storm troopers and battle droids (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | I found some LEGO Island Sets!
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I saw three LEGO Island sets in Toys R Us in Newmarket, Ontario. They were 6735 Air Chase, 6737 Wake Rider, and 6738 Skateboard Challenge. I bought the Wake Rider. Does this make me the first person to report owning a LEGO Island set? Feel free to (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Soccer Cham.3409 for $24 at Walmart
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To whoever wants to get a set of 3409, it is on sale at Walmart for $24. There was 20 yesterday afternoon in Calgary Northland Mall. (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Lego finds at Outlet store
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Hi all, I stopped by the Bricks and Blocks Outlet (formerly Countryside Toy Outlet) in St Jacobs this evening and it looks like they've just gotten a new bunch of Lego sets. Going from memory, here is what they have. 2147 Dragon Fly (airline promo) (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: help in vacation planning
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First of all, I want to thank all the people who sent me - either here or by private emails - suggestions and information. Your help has been really valuable. Since I posted my first message one month ago, our program has changed a bit, mostly for (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGOHO
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(...) (Evil (...) Sounds like N.B. is doing better than P.E.I. I went looking for new sets (also because of the BOGO) and all they had was Jango's Slave 1 and the Tusken Raider set. I'm going to recheck later today. I'm going to Moncton tomorrow (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGOHO
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Well I just checked Zellers (in Ottawa) again today, and spiderman is there! I picked up the green goblin set, but didn't get the bigger spiderman bank set yet. With the bogo still on... it is not a bad deal. Still no sign of the Jedi Duel with (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canucks?
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(...) I'm not from either, but it sounds good that I won't be the only Canucklehead there 8^) Jason Krish NALUG (22 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: HTO Alpha Team: Mission Deep Sea
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(...) I didn't count them, but if they still have about as many as they did when I was there, I'd call it "a bunch". (...) could probably get one. (22 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: HTO Alpha Team: Mission Deep Sea
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(...) Where is your local Zehrs??? I'll have to check mine out (I'm in St. Catharines). (...) <snip> HTO = High Traffic Outlet What it means is local supermarkets and discount stores sell small sets, high traffic, but the sets are priced to sell (...) (22 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Canucks?
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(...) Well, I'm planning on going from Oregon (I need to buy tickets pretty soon here...) Frank (22 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: HTO Alpha Team: Mission Deep Sea
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I found all three of those sets at my local Zehrs grocery store. BTW, what does HTO stand for? Andrew (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Canucks?
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Is there anyone planning on going from either Oregon or Minnesota? (I don't yet know where I will be) KEith (...) KEith ___...___ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canucks?
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(...) I am seriously planning to go. Brickfest 2002 is a big priority on my list this year to do. I don't want anything else to stand in the way. I don't have classes, but I might have to worry that I don't have drill that weekend. If I do, I'll (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canucks?
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Is there anybody planning on going from Ontario or Quebec? Jude (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGOHO
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(...) I checked one Fredericton, NB Zellers on Saturday. The only EpII set was the Jedi Starfighter. There were NO new large sets at all. I think Wal-Mart (Evil Empire!) is slowly spelling doom for Zellers here. The Zellers in Ste. Basile had a few (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: HTO Alpha Team: Mission Deep Sea
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Hi Brad, Thank you soooooo much for the heads-up! I've been looking for these since they were 1st announced! Would you happen to know how many Ogel’s & Drones there were? (I need a bunch of each!) Oh, and did you happen to see the third *HTO set in (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto in National Post!
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Hi folks, Two weeks ago, the National Post (one of Canada's national newspapers) called me up for an interview to talk about the enthusiast view of the Lego world. Here's the article, it was in today's edition of the Saturday Post: (URL) will have a (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.ca) !!
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