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Hi Kevin, I'm still about, although I don't check Lugnet much, I do get the .ca groups via e-mail so I saw your query. What can I do to help? James (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) They're both still around. James checks LUGNET, so likely he'll be responding directly. I don't know about Albert - he's down in Calgary and I don't think I've met him. Feel free to send email to "legotrains@graysage.com" and I'll forward it (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | HELP from Australia
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hi everyone.... Kev here from Australia... some of you may already know me... from my website... The Kingdom of Andrastavia www.ozbricks.com/andrastavia I was over in Canada a few times in the past few years... one time when I was in Alberta, I met (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Space Shuttle at Zellers
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Guys (and Janey) This is probably old news, but my local Zellers has the Space Shuttle (URL) On for $29.99!! I hope it's not a local misprint, but I got the last two here for Christmas/Easter/Bday gifts for my nephews this year. Cheers, Ralph (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 2005 Sets
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(...) One of our Sears in Ottawa has a few new Technic, X-Pod and City sets, and since they have 25% off this weekend I got a few sets. It is a bit disappointing that the turn table in 8419 is a new stud-less version. (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 2005 Sets
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(...) We noticed this set in TRU in Toronto plus a few others. (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I've seen a couple of the new City and Technic sets at WalMart in Hamilton, Ontario. Nothing new at the Toys R Us' in the area yet, but I'm on partol! -Greg (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 2005 Sets
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(...) Here in Quebec, I saw 7244 speed boat, 8419 excavator, 7262, and I also saw some from the City theme, (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 2005 Sets
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(...) The retailers here in Vancouver still haven't revcovered from Christmas let alone stocked anything 2005. The TRU just across the border in Bellingham got their 2005 World City Stock before Christmas. (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | 2005 Sets
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Has anybody found many 2005 sets at big retailers (TRU, Walmart, Zellers, etc...) yet? I have seen a few sets here and there but not the entire lineup yet. Jude (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | BAD CLONE found at local Party Packagers
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Well it looks like Party Packagers in Missisauga (by Dundas/403) stock no LEGO/Duplo anymore. Instead they are supporting of the nasties clones I have seen in a while. They just replace the 4 letters in the LEGO logo with three foreign letters. Heck (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Lego Racers at CN Tower?
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I noticed this in the paper today: (URL) Lego Racers at the CN Tower. Did anyone remember the Tour of the Universe ride they had there? I thought the theming was really well done--they had these cool tickets which looked just like real airplane (...) (20 years ago, 28-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: The Night Before the Night Before
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(...) The octopi were all black, and a bit out of scale, so they tried a red crab, apparently that had great impact on their mojo. Oh, hmmmmmm mojo, heck, that's it! (Light bulb!) (...) I won't blame my lack of skill, or the copious amount of rum in (...) (20 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Maybe you shouldn't have been wearing it? I thought it's supposed to help the Leafs win, not the Red Wings. Were you wearing something red while you were playing? Did you have minifig fans toss an octopus or two onto the ice? It's way too (...) (20 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: The Night Before the Night Before
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(...) snipped some babbling (...) snipped some more...... (...) For those of you waiting for the update, and hope at least there might be at least one, my team put in a gallant effort, and after 4 games I was down by 3. A return from that sort of (...) (20 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Joe, it was pleasure meeting you as well, sorry about the moc cards, but you know, I had some tough bosses to answer to, wink. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 24-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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In lugnet.general, C. L. GunningCook wrote: (snip with regrets) (...) Janey, from someone who has had the pleasure of meeting you at BrickFest (and promptly forced to fill out a MOC card for my unlabeled microMOCs :-) ), I wish you the best this (...) (20 years ago, 24-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: The Night Before the Night Before
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(...) Well thanks for that Chris, I'm going to need that luck, my son has a mean slap shot, and some underhanded distraction techniques. I guess the apples doesn't fall far from the tree. The best to you and yours. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 23-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: The Night Before the Night Before
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I (...) h (...) Janey...to you and your family I wish you a Merry Christmas...and of course GO WINGS!! Chris (20 years ago, 23-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | The Night Before the Night Before
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As the snow falls silently by my window, and my children are outside building an "awesome" snow fort, I decided to share my simple little Lego plan with friends I have met through this hobby. Both of my boys each got me one copy of the Hockey (...) (20 years ago, 23-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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| | A customized minifig and a question
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Hello everyone As some of you may know, I do a fair amount of custom work involving Lego minifigures. I've got a recent project I'd like to share the results of, and also a question arising from that project. You'll find an image of the figure in (...) (20 years ago, 22-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | placing an order with Spectrum (Dacta stuff in Canada)
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Greetings, I hope to be placing an order with Spectrum ( (URL) catalogue) later this week. They charge a fair amount for shipping, plus $5 per order for handling, so it anyone in the area (I'm in Halifax) wants to add something to the order let me (...) (20 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, lugnet.org.ca.novalug)
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| | Military Moc Pages - Alive Again!!!
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Greetings, I hate broken links and I've been guilty of having a broken link to my build.military MOC pages for a while. Well I've moved my site finally, and it's fixed! Thanks to the curator! Marc Cook's Military MOCS - home of the Lego UHC (...) (20 years ago, 19-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sears 25% off, Walmart boxing week deal
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(...) At a Sears here in Edmonton, I noticed they have a stack of the red 1000 piece tubs market on sale at $20.00 (so you can't get 25% more off). (20 years ago, 19-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears 25% off, Walmart boxing week deal
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Sears (Canada, in case non-Canadians are reading the loc.ca newsgroup without realizing it) has 25% off all reg.-priced LEGO Building Toys from Monday Dec 20th to Friday Dec, 24th. Walmart 'Boxing Week Blowout' flyer arrived today. SW mini sets (...) (20 years ago, 18-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | two free tickets to Legoland California
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Hello, If you live in the Edmonton, Vancouver, or Victoria areas and plan to go to San Diego over the holidays, and if you would like two free tickets to Legoland California, please drop me a line at bendyarm but please use gmail (dot com) instead (...) (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Zellers BOGO and TRU 25% off
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Both Zellers and TRU have sales on LEGO from Saturday Dec. 18th to Friday Dec. 24th. At Zellers you can Buy One Get One half price (equal or lesser value). TRU has 25% off all LEGO. Gail Meagher (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: See you @ Denny's
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I should be there in about 1:45. Wearing PNLTC white collared shirt. Bringing photo albums, MOC's & a Santa Fe car. James Powell (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: See you @ Denny's
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(...) Sweet! I'd love to meet face to face. I even have a small ship I am pleased with to bring. My kids are just getting over colds so I sure understand last minute plan changes. Hope ta see ya there! (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: See you @ Denny's
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(...) I'll see about coming to this meeting- not 100%, because life so often gets in my way. James Powell (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | RE: Hogwart's Express at Costco Canada
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Wow! I thought I had a good deal when I got it for $140 with coupon! One minor grump with the set, though: the track in the box is new grey, the extra packs are old grey. thanks, James -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com (...) (20 years ago, 4-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Hogwart's Express at Costco Canada
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Just a heads up on this deal if you are interested... Co-pak Motorized Hogwart's Express 10132 Package of Straight Track 4515 Package of Curved Track 4520 This was originally $169.99 at Costco. My wife picked it up for $99.99 today here at the (...) (20 years ago, 4-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Show Report - NovaLUG at 2 day show in Dartmouth Nova Scotia
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2 DAY SHOW - NOV. 20-21, 2004 This was Novalug's 3rd show at the Dartmouth Sportsplex. All six members and two guests participated. Owen sent his Grand Central Station (which many of us decided might be worth buying, luckily TRU just put it on sale) (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal) !
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| | Re: 4679 tubs now $19.97
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(...) Thanks Greg. I picked up two today. To make the deals even better, they are giving out one pack of LEGO Magazine plus Bionicle comic book for each Lego item bought. Tubs count. I pushed my luck a bit and managed to score an even sweeter deal, (...) (20 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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(...) Andrew, No problem. The end result is good news because there is a Liquidation World in Brantford. I guess I will just have to go check it out on my lunch tomorrow. Peter (20 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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(...) Actually I made the mistake. The store with the LEGO is Liquidation World. There is a Liquidators outlet as well that sells the same type of stuff, but they didn't have any lego last time I was in one. I think there are a number of Liquidation (...) (20 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | more sales - Sears and Walmart
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More flyers with LEGO on sale. Walmart: Rollback to $49.96 (was $69.96) both 8780 Citadel of Orlan and 4746 AT Mobile Command Centre, until Sunday Dec 5th. Sears: save 25% on all reg. priced LEGO building toys. Monday Nov. 29th to Sunday Dec. 12th (...) (20 years ago, 28-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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(...) D'Oh! I guess I mixed up the name. Where is Liquidators Outlet? Is this the same place as Liquidation World? Peter (20 years ago, 28-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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(...) Andrew, Where is Liquidator's World? Is there more than one? Peter (20 years ago, 28-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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The Bricks and Blocks outlet in St Jacobs (Waterloo) had the metroliner for $99 as well. I haven't been there in the last month so they might be sold out of them by now. Another place if you're looking for good lego bargains is Liquidator's Outlet. (...) (20 years ago, 28-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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(...) Gail, I was handling one just tonight but had seen them in my local Winners about two weeks ago. They have two of them. Also (here in Brantford) some NASA Discovery Sets, SpiderMan (only a couple different ones) and Star Wars Minis. Peter (20 years ago, 27-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Winners ... wow ... 10001
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(...) That's pretty cool. I haven't seen any by my area (Southern Ontario), but I'll keep on the lookout.... (not that I need another metroliner...) ;) Benjamin Medinets (20 years ago, 27-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Winners ... wow ... 10001
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Greetings, I'd heard of someone walking into a local winners and finding a 10001 Metroliner for $99.99, but I wasn't 100% sure it wasn't an urban legend :). Well, it happened to me today. They only had one out, and the box was in perfect shape. It (...) (20 years ago, 26-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears and TRU sales
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As Christmas approaches, the sales get hot and heavy. Friday and Saturday only (Nov 26,27) at Sears, they have 4496, 1000p blue tub on sale for $14.99 (reg $29.99). Note, I don't know if the sale might be an extra day in locations where people shop (...) (20 years ago, 25-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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(...) :] Here is the updated table, with new data from yourself and Allan B: Bag__Price__Pcs__Pri...x4__Source S1___5.95___66___0.0...______Kyle D.J. S2___5.99___158__0.0..._____Allan Bedford L1___9.99___76___0.1...______Kyle D.J. (...) (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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(...) Or even if you're feeling bored. D'Oh! (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | 4679 tubs now $19.97
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Just went ot Toys R Us to discover that the 4679 tubs (with the 500 extra pieces) are now $19.97, $10 less than last week. So, if you have your recipt, take it back and get some cash back(or more tubs!). -Greg p.s. I am now "King of the Brown and (...) (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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(...) Merci pour l'information PAtrick! Ça me donne le goût d'aller faire un tour à Québec bientôt... :-) Terry (de Montréal) (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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(...) Kyle, If you're still feeling board, here is my haul... (URL) My cost includes taxes. Peter (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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(...) Je n'avais pas de comparaison, mais ça me semblais du "blis". (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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FUT -> market.theory (...) B'jour Partick, I added your numbers to my recent PaB study ((URL) and here are the results: Bag_____Price___Pcs_..._Price/2x4 S1______5.95____66__..._____0.211 L1______9.99____76__..._____0.213 (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Zellers BOGO
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Zellers has all LEGO buy one get one 1/2 off Saturday 20th to Friday 26th. They are also having an extra senior's day. Monday, those 55 and better get an extra 10% off. Gail Meagher (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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(...) Salut Patrick, merci pour l'inventaire, j'ai une petite question, est-ce que le gris est le vieux gris ou le nouveau "blis"? Martin (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que)
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| | Second Canadian PAB in Quebec City
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In Quebec City, at a downtown store opened Nov 13th (URL), a second (?) PAB location in Canada... Here is the inventory (November 14th): Brick 2x4 Gray/LightBlue/Yellow/Turquoise Brick 2x8 Gray Plate 2x4 Blue/Green Plate 1x4 Black/BlueGray/Red Plate (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que)
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| | Hobby Show Pix
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I finally managed to upload my pictures from the Hobby Show. I had a great time there, even though I couldn't stay long on the days that I attended. I only managed to snap a single group shot my first day, so unfortunately I missed getting pictures (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: Hobby Show 2004 Success (WAS: One last chance)
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(...) I want to second Allan's sentiments--all of you that showed up with your creations made our chosen hobby look so good! There were times when the number of spectators viewing the mocs completely surrounded the booth--in places 2-3 people deep! (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Hobby Show 2004 Success (WAS: One last chance)
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(...) Just a quick note to all those who attended the show this year (and those who wanted to, but couldn't for whatever reason): I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your interest in The Hobby Show exhibit again this year. As some of you (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Remembrance Day
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(...) Thank you Gil. (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: Remembrance Day
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(...) This is wonderful Janey....good onye for all the dear lads that lie between the rows and those that came home to tell the tale. -Gil (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Canadian Pick-a-Brick cost analysis
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G'day folks, Since I was hard up for a good time, I analyzed the cost-effectiveness (or lack of it) for my first PaB encounter (in Ontario, Canada). I bought 1 small bag and 2 large bags. I filled all with a mixture of bricks, plates, and fences. (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Train show
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English below Bonjour, samedi et dimanche un groupe d'amis de la region de Montreal vont exposer leurs creations a un hobby show a la polyvalente Georges Vanier, 3995 Levesque Est a Laval. Les heures d'ouverture sont samedi le 13, de 10h a 17h et (...) (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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| | Remembrance Day
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On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month . . . (URL) We remember.> (URL) Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 10-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX) !!
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Jason Allemann wrote: <snip> (...) Hear! Hear! Once again we were privileged with the cookies! Thank you so much, Marketa! They were definitly appreciated! Dave K (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale, Nov 6-19
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(...) Ooops... I looked at my cash register tape, and I too am the "victim" of a real ToysRUs deal. ;) Benjamin Medinets (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Jason Allemann wrote: -much snippage- (...) i wasn't there. i wanted to be but it didn't happen. i have only one question. jason, did you demonstrate your trademark style for showing appreciation for home-baked goods? -§ higdon §- (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) <snipage> (...) You did an awesome job Dave! The weekend was fantastic. My only regret was that I couldn't spend more time hanging out at the show. (...) Yeah, too bad she was married... oh right, the LEGO... The display was awesome! I was (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale, Nov 6-19
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Hi, I picked up the 8800+8799 combo pack today in Ottawa and it was $29.97 as well. In the store it was listed as $39.99 originally but on sale for $29.97, so I suspect every TRU may have this deal. Kevin (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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(...) Janey, I heard very good things about the display this year. And have seen your pictures as well on Brickshelf. It sounds like the 2nd annual appearance of the Can-Brick Builders was a success. I'm sorry I didn't make it to the show however. I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale, Nov 6-19
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(...) Your sooo Lucky! That would mean that you got 50% off instead of the "25%" off, as is listed on the set box. Ben Medinets (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale, Nov 6-19 (Canada)
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(...) Just posting that Kevin is indeed correct. The set is NOT the 7150 as pictured in the Big Book. Thanks, Ben Medinets (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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(...) snip (...) Well since Jen has advised me to 'defend the family honor' If you think YOU can build a better bridge,,,, well then good for you! The bridge was not tested, since the last show... since I did some major work on my layout since then (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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(...) I try to stay away from said conversations, primarily not to get labelled as a Comic Book Guy :) "That is not from the critically acclaimed yet obviously written for television series "Space Above and Beyond", THIS is the iconic Discovery from (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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(...) Because don't you know that "Do Not Touch" signs only apply to kids, so adults can do what they want? Nice example to the kids. That was the same complaint I heard from BrickFest, that it was the adults on public day, ignoring the "Do Not (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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(...) Like a true gentleman would. (...) Although, I will be the first to say before someone beats me to the punch, darn near impossible to be "kicked out" of something you were never really "in". (...) Hmmmmmm, that only leaves one question in my (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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(...) Oh Dave, did you have to start the paragraph like that????? Rumours like that will tarnish my innocent rep. Besides, that's just asking for it, I bet Chris's tongue is bleeding again! Oh yeah, I learned something else, apparently Chris will (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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In lugnet.loc.ca, David Koudys wrote: Snip Outstanding work Dave, it is truly appreciated! (...) Oh how cute!! (...) Only because Jacub kept pointing it out, man that guy has some serious radar!!! Snip again, man Dave is chatty!!! (...) Ummm Dave, (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: One last chance.......
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In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: snip (...) So all weekend Janey was riding me about my supposed affair with Marie... Then I go look at her pics-- 'Maxispacefigbum'????? You're checking out the heinies of the maxi-figs??? K, I'll stick (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Cleaning up your mistakes! I took the fall for you Janey! (...) Wasn't Gargamel the one who created Smurfette to foil Papa Smurf? Calum (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Well... (Dave shuffles his feet all sheepish-like...) K, in situations like this, I look to how intelligent people handle themselves--In this case, strategic planning and massive organization was needed. Who better to look to than Napolean? So (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Really???? Because the photos I have show *you* touching it...... (URL) (okay, maybe rebuilding it but really, who knows for sure?) (...) Yes, that is correct! Math is hard, lets go shopping! (...) Yes sir, I will get right on that sir, how (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) I've been asked very politely to kick your butt for calling Janey Smurfette. So here I go *KICK*. Any complaints forwarded automatically to complaints@smurfette.com. ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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OK, So I think due to life getting in the way I am going to cancel the meeting for November 9. Let's try for December 14. Bring something you are worlking on (ie: a Collosal Castle Contest II entry). Oh, and I created (URL) . Not much there yet but (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) Like the "life moment casting" next door with the two vinyl covered women next door. Ahem. :) (...) Agreed, thanks for organizing Dave! And thank you Janey, Paul, Keith, Jason, Jacub, and Ka-On for coming out and making this event a success. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Apparently I have, and sleep was more important then us???? I'm truly hurt. Wink. Janey "Sleep is not an option Red Brick" (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Janey, You just learned that this past weekend? ;) I guess you have spent too much time in the sticks, eh? LegoPete P.S. I was planning on making a run in to see some people and displays but decided to sleep in instead. Oh well, maybe next (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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Hobby Show, in Toronto. I just got home from two fun days at the Hobby Show in Toronto. The Can-Brick builders (Lego builders from Ontario including many members of rtlToronto and ParLUGment, put on a great display with some really outstanding MOCs. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) The set number listed is an error. It should be set number 7262 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing (version III) TRU exclusive in the Original Trilogy Edition Black Box. (URL) version has the NEW colors. This set is NOT identical piece-wise as the previous (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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And what is worse/will keep prices up for LEGO in Canada, is that alot of the wholesale prices we have to pay seem to be set at 1.5 of USD prices, so very high. Some are coming down, but not nearly as far as the currency has come down. So LEGO in (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Man, where did you pick up that code !! I made a big order and chose your catalogue code (h4ce6) instead of free shipping if order over 99$ and I saved : 40$can on the airport 10159 30$can on the front loader 8439 50$can on the Y-wing 10134 10$can (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I bought one of these last night, and despite the in-store advertized price being $39.99, it actually scans in at $29.97. :) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Thanks for posting those Tim. The one in St. Catharines had 2 2714's. I don't know if there are more there. The store clerk found the 2 I bought in their store room (not on the floor). Benjamin Medinets (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) I think I have to back Kevin on this one. Major international corporations charge a fixed exchange rate. This is an acceptable Accounting Practise. However, I would look back at year end (or whenever the audit would take place) and question (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I'm going to have to disagree with your logic here. Main Street came out last year at an exchange rate of 1.31 (85Cdn vs 65US) and the Canadian dollar is doing MUCH better than last year. Why suddenly 1.50 versus 1.31, or the current ACTUAL (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Tim Strutt wrote in message ... (...) is (...) Simple. Canadians complained about having prices in US$. Lego changed to pricing for Canadians in CN$. When they decided to switch, the exchange rate was about 1.5 (earlier, it was even 1.6!). The rate (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hello All ! At this moment , I'm just happy that this train engine is now Available to Australia . Thank You Lego ! Did this post make a difference ? (URL) I did take notice of the price difference , and this is why, I have none coming my way (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) snip (...) Looking forward to seeing you as well, (and surprising pleased with myself that my MOCs are packed and it's not midnight quite yet). Will leave in the morn, hope to be there before the doors open. Sorry I can't stay for Sunday. (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Said thing is around Toronto only the 3xxx variety have I seen yet, and I hit 3-4 TRU and they only have the three strap versions, MANY MANY but only three strap versions, must been unlucky town!! (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: S@H Exchange Rate?!?! (was Re: BNSF high balls it!)
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(...) Tim, as Christian has pointed out, Canada is not the only country that gets screwed on S@H prices. Fortunately for you, you're more likely to have a travelling friend to get you one. Fortunately for us Aussies, the BNSF loco is not as bad as (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | 4679 Variations (was Re: What a trip I had to Markville!)
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(...) An update to the previously stated. I now have 3 4679's with different serial numbers. The third is 2814, and it is closely related to 2714 in contents. It also has old grey's in the tub. Here's my pix of a 2714, and a 2814 stamped combo after (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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TRU flyer arrived today. Sale on two weeks, Saturday November 6th to Friday November 19th. On sale (prices and comments theirs): all Clickits 25% off 4483 AT-AT $99.97 (save $50) 7150 Tie Fighter & Y-wing $69.99 4105 (500p) and 4085 (90p DUPLO) (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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