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(...) This is the BEST Halloween. How’s this for a Trick-or-Treat!!! I feel like one of those lucky people who tour a Lego factory and pick up an assortment of rare parts…I’ve always dreamt that I’d find 25-30 pieces of drk. Gray round shields from (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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(...) You got pink??? I want pink! I am trying to assemble enough pinks so I can build this cute little piggy: (URL) I got two 3534 (3-straps) bonus boxes. Could we trade? Cheers Keith (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: 4679 tub in old grey?!
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(...) There are 2 types of tub documented so far. One has old colours, and one has new colours. They are stamped with a number beside the bar code. The old colours are found in buckets stamped 2714, and new colours in buckets stamped 3534. See the (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Tub 4679 (was Re: New Tub 4425)
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(...) Hi. Just to clarify, the 4679 tub at $29.99 Canadian is (was) available at Toys R US stores. If in doubt, ask your friendly Toys R Us sales rep if there is any left. The 4425 tub is available at Walmart stores, which were like the red Creator (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hello, I did saw some 4679 tub in Montreal(and bougth a few) but at 30$CAN compare to 20$US this is not a good deal compare to the other side of the border. This is more like the exchange rate of over 1 year ago. They should have been mark at (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Mine was a one strap box ;-). It had lots of wings 'n' wedges in old grey (work that one out). It was a sweet box of joy. (...) only the old grey arches are similar). I had less printed pieces though. (...) WOW! Seems the only consistent thing (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) From what I see in front of me, and what I have read from other posts and BrickShelf descriptions, the 2-strap box/tub combo has a stamp of 2714 beside the barcode on the tub, and the 3-strap has a stamp of 3534. Which should make the 2714 tub (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: New Tub 4425
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(...) This is a really weird set. First, it comes in a strange flattened container. It looks more like a trashcan than a regular tub. The top is like a Quattro container. JohnG and I went to find one at the Wal tonight and discovered the picture on (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Was there a consensus on which box had the big arch part? Was that a two or three strap box? Darrell (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) ParLUGment has bought many 4679's in Ottawa and the concensus is that the 3-strap tub/box has the wings and wedges, and the 2-strap tub/box is the sweet box of joy. Also, as an added bonus, the 2-strap tub/box has OLD GREY inside the tub. Play (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers: better than BOGOHO
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(...) Plus Monday is Seniors day. Anyone "55 and better" gets an additional 10% off. Good excuse to go shopping with your parents or grandparents. Gail (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hey Keith! A friend of mind told me he got the box with the minifigs head. So there is hope, but I think I will save my money for other sets. My new house is finished, thanks for asking. I worked so hard in the last months, I did not get any (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Hey Yanick! That's what I got! Two boxes of 3534! Not as great as those others that people in the States get, though. And by the way, how's your new house coming? And when will you re-open your Bricklink store? I like buying from you. ;) Keith (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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FYI, Zellers flyer is listing Assorted Star Wars Minis for $2.97 each, and (URL) 8780 Citadel of Orlan> for $49.97 (same as US list price). Peter (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) On the label there is the slogan: More Variety Better Versatility More Colors And there's two things that made that slogan jump out at me. 1) It seems to me as though somebody at LEGO finally got 'it'. The 'it' being the whole reason I buy (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Spring Cleaning Goodies
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(...) For pictures of the actual tub, see the following post: (URL) are confirmed to be in Ottawa now also. Play well. Tim Strutt (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | New Tub 4425
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I was just at Wall mart at sherway Gardens there is a new 2000 piece tub there for 24.95 (ish) Pictures are here. Sorry for the Big pics but I am in a hurry, going to ptbo for the weekend. The TRU also had the tubs with the 500 Piece bonus... (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Snip (...) Too happy I had to make a silly mistake. I meant to cross this to .loc.ca... Keith (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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Hello all, A long while back, I was talking to an AFOL about mosaics and he said he had wanted to create one in transparent bricks. I thought, "gee that would be cool", but I don't own *that* many trans bricks. Then magically, I ended up with a pile (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX) !!
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| | Educational store in Bells Corners
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G'day folks, I was wondering if anyone has ever checked out the Educational/Teachers store in Bells Corners, on Roberston west of Moodie (in mini-mall across from the Nissan stealership). The sign in the window claims they have LEGO. Regards KDJ (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Walmart has Mars Rovers again ($30)
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(...) Thanks Gail, this is a set my son wanted for the holidays, so I just popped up to my local Walmart (Grey/Bruce County in Ontario), and sure enough we had them too! Thanks for the heads up. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Walmart has Mars Rovers again ($30)
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Dropped by my loal Walmart yesterday, and they have about 60 copies of 7471 Mars Exploration Rover priced at $29.86. They were mostly on a pallet in the aisle, and on an endcap next to the megabloks. Only a couple were in with the LEGO. Still $5 (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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26th Annual Hobby Show November 5-7th, 2004 International Centre, Missisauga (URL) folks, Join us at the 26th Annual Hobby Show here in sunny Toronto, Ontario for a large display of Lego creations from builders across the country. Organized by Dave (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca) !
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(...) I wonder how many people read the fine print on the defered payment plan. The add reads "Do not pay for 1 full year. No interest, no down payment and no monthly payment." Sounds pretty good so far, until you read that there is a $55 (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Zellers flyer has buy one get one half price for all LEGO, Saturday October 23rd to Friday October 29th. They also have a one year deferred payment plan on purchases over $200. I noticed that Winners around Halifax (Nova Scotia) have a bunch of the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Finalizing Hobby Show Details
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(...) Me?? Did I volunteer for this?? ;) Seriously, I'm just riding on other people's coat tails--"Hey Dave, do this" K, done "Dave, call that person..." K, called... "Dave, stand on your head and do the Macarana..." K, probably not... For the most (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) All the thanks this year should go to Dave. I posted a couple of messages a few months ago, but Dave has been collecting the names and working with the show to get the booth details finalized. I did not have time this year to handle the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Once in a while I get a call from Chris, who says strange things that don't make any sense. It's like he's having a one sided conversation. Then I realize he's calling me to pretend he's busy on the phone while in some location he shouldn't (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Finalizing Hobby Show Details
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(...) I'm trying to get info on this--it's a completely differnet display if we're against the wall. Waiting to hear back. I think, thoguh, that we'll handle the display well no matter if there's a wall or not. As long as we're near the Meccano (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I thought we had more space then that last year. Location is an important detail. Are we up against a wall like last year, and are we bordered by another display. This will seriously effect the perimeter of displayable area. (...) Ya, it (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Finalizing Hobby Show Details
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The 2004 Hobby Show organizers are asking us for a few final details, such as the size of display we can put on for the throngs of people. From the e-mails sent to me, I believe that we can do a pretty good display for a 20 foot by 20 foot area. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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During research for a future project it was mentioned to me that someone had displayed an MOB railcar at an exhibition in Calgary, Does anyone know who's this was? Any pics? Tim (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: ParLUGment to Display at Railfair 27, Ottawa, Canada
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Nope. I pretty much kept to myself, admiring the work in awe :-) I'm still a little shy about my little Lego obsession. Odd, isn't it? I'm trying to work up the courage to attend the next ParLUGment meeting. Oh, and I'm looking forward to seeing (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: ParLUGment to Display at Railfair 27, Ottawa, Canada
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Hi Daniel, Glad you enjoyed it! I didn't get to meet you - did you introduce yourself to anyone else in the club? I'm guessing pictures should be posted within a few days or less. I know Tim probably took close to a 1000 picture :) Kevin (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: ParLUGment to Display at Railfair 27, Ottawa, Canada
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Just got in from the show. The layout was fantastic! Absolutely amazing. Clearly the hit of the show. Great job to all who contributed. I wish my creations were so creative and well-build. Now I realize that I don't own nearly enough Lego :-) Daniel (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | sneak previews of ottawa train show
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this saturday & sunday, oct 16, 17, parlugment participates in its second local train show. (URL) building all summer & into the fall, i've completed some mocs for the show. among them are an 18-hole mini-putt golf course, inspired by my 12-yr-old (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX)
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| | Re: Pick A Brick now in Canada
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Excellent news. Here is my haul from yesterday. (URL) had run out of trees, tires, & white fences, from what I remember. Peter (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian provinces & territories
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(...) Todd: This thread did indeed stick around fooooreeeever. Time for an update. Nunavut was assigned a nusic two-letter code quite a few years ago -- the official code is NU. I will be moving back to Nunavut next week and will definitely be (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Toys R Us - $10 off Lego tubs
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FYI: Toys R Us is having a sale on the 1000 piece tubs. Sale runs from Oct. 9th to 15th. Available online or in store. (URL) (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Time to sign up for the Brick Bazaar at NWBrickCon!
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The ever popular Brick Bazaar is comming to NWBrickCon in Seattle this year. Now is the time to sign up to reserve a table to sell your stuff! Hours for the bazaar are more limited than in the past to concentrate sales and to give bazaar (...) (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc) !!
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