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(...) Hello deborah-with-out-capitals! (...) Well, I was very impressed by deborah's models--they were very neat. I even took the effort to go after the opening ceremonies to see hers and Janey's work in the display rooms set up by the display (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) hmm. Very interesting. Does that mean Janey, who contributed to one of the Great Ball Contraption modules had more in the Technic/Mindstorms/GBC area than all the robot-heads & robot-freaks of rtl combined? I'm totally not going there. (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Yes, and while I enjoyed his help a lot, my favourite part was the big hug he gave me before he went home. What a cutie! It was a pleasure meeting you as well. (...) Thanks, the cable cars were fun, I hope to expand that layout (it was very (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) And keep in mind while counting that Janey had, at least for a little bit, a small piece of the GBC designed by her as well (with the help of my son). (...) Actually, while I didn't get to see it run, I liked the cable cars in the micro train (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Dave, I responded ages ago to this, but I will jump in here again. I am in, and my dollhouse needs a full table alone. (...) Pleasure??? Ms. Higdon, surely you jest!!! (...) No kidding!!!! Ralph (ya knew this one was coming) is a redneck in (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) OH!!! oh, oh... go there, please!!! How many??? Really, I didnt have time to check the name tags... (giggle). Im begging you, go there Steve!!! Of course, it would so not be my style to taunt rtl. (Oh man, laughing that hard with coffee in (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) What the heck does that mean?!? Jude (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) ooohhh Calum, make me next: (URL) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) dont go there steve. Chris (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) If you count the Technic, Mindstorms, and Great Ball Contraption rooms, plus the Mindstorm/Technic competitions at the largest gathering of adult LEGO fans in North America last weekend, you'll note there were close to 100 Technic/Mindstorms (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) dan, your so screwed. Calum holds a grudge FOREVER. and if he REALLY is mad at you. he'll do a mosaic of you. I'm still paying for the time i made fun of his rice cooker: (URL) here: (URL) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) thanks, dan. i'll take the opportunity to put in here that it was also a great pleasure (no asterisks) to meet you and jen. but worrying about calum was the last thing i was doing! he might start to worry because the female presence at the (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) no, you were right the FIRST time. that small ragtag lot you saw in NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, represent rtlToronto. your gut instinct is right. we are robot freaks. (...) yes its all true. we are a bunch of xenophobes, who will suck your love of (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I wouldn't worry, Deborah - firstly, you obviously can use the shift key (*!*, etc :). And secondly, who cares about Calum?! He didn't even bother to stick around for the whole fest! -- Dan (counting on the fact that by next year he'll forgive (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) hello rtl. i had the *pleasure* of meeting a few rtl members @ bf. i had the *pleasure* of meeting calum whom i found out takes exception to people who don't *know* where the shift key is. apparently these people who don't know how to use the (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I know what it's like when your website goes dowm. Though no hackers got into it, i've been working diligently to get rid of the non-secure issues. Beyond that, whos in for the play table (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Shhhhhhh DONT tell that to the BF admin-team-organizat...-managers. they might catch on. and a whole lot of people might be "out of work" but for TLC Canada to partake, we need (...) well, now, heres the thing. a "play area" is always cool. (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Does this 'Hobby Show' have a website? Thanks. (19 years ago, 15-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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So BF is done--hope that went well--wish I could have been there, but alas... But there's good news for those in the Southern Ontario area needing another fix of all things "LEGO-ness"! Yep, as mentioned earlier, we have the Hobby Show! Also (...) (19 years ago, 15-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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I bought 2 of these at Walmart this morning. They are in black tubs with gold lids numbered 4105 with 500 pieces. RH posted that there were 1000 pieces, are there 2 gold brick tubs out there? The price was only $14.86 there and they only had 4 of (...) (19 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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For a limited number of months the 4105 will ship with Gold bricks/anniversay edition, then will quickly move back to it's original packaging. Same with another system bucket/tub, and 2 duplo bucket/tubs. (19 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Are these available anywhere but Costco and are they available in the US? I saw a listing for these on Ebay and the number on the bucket was 4105. I thought that was odd as there already is a 4105. Tom (19 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I just picked one of these up to check the contents. I have not done an inventory but it does look like a good piece selection --- 1000 pieces. Interesting that it does not have a new set number. It is labelled as 4496 but has a black tub with a (...) (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Seen at a Costco in Quebec City for 22.49$can... Only eight 2x4 gold brick in it, but great piece selection... (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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In their flyer this week, Zellers has a special two day only section. "Buy and LEGO at the regular price and get one at 1/2 price. Second item must be of equal or lesser value. Selection may vary. Limited quantities. Sorry, no rainchecks." Thursday (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Don't know anything about it, but I was just channel surfing and came across a supreme court case on CPAC (Sunday afternoon) that is dealing with LEGO and Mega Bloks. Others might be interested. Gail Meagher (19 years ago, 31-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) This thread has been too quiet, so I thought I'd try to see if we could get some discussion started about this. Please see Dave's notes above (or reread his entire original post). This is really good news, if you as me! There must be some (...) (19 years ago, 29-Jul-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) I totally agree. I would love to see this event continue to draw people from this area. "This area" being Ontario I guess, or even beyond. So that's a pretty big 'area'. :) The intent (even the first year) was for this to be a very informal (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Uh....I'll leave that to someone else to volunteer for. (...) Giveaways always works. Little promo stuff we can hand out individually to people. (...) You know, I was just thinking about that the other day...how hard it would be to mount a (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I think, not speaking for Allan but I think he agrees, that the 'doors are wide open'--everyone's invited! No seriously, everyone. Just let either me or Allan know what you wanna bring and when you can be there, and we'll make the room. Last (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hey Dave, Can't give you answers to most of your questions but I would be interested in participating in some form, most likely only to the extent of bringing a few MOCs and helping out during the show. That's assuming of course (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Hello All! I know I haven't been around much. Work sucks that way sometimes. Anyway, no time for dwelling. So here's the scoop. We've attended 2 hobby shows thus far and both have been very successful. We're invited back but this time there's (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on) !
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(...) Oups... with catalog code C5HE13 (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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On shop at home this morning, crane 8421 at 149.99$can instead of 199.99$can... (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hi Kevin, Thank's for the tip. I ordered this morning at $299CDN like you said. A very good tip. Thank's a lot Andre (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) This is a regular catalog ? When does this offer expire ? Any other kits that have such a nice discount ? Man, and I thought 369$ was a good price ! Now I will have to cancel my first order and make a new one. Thanks for tip. (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) C5HE13 Kevin (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Would you be able to share that catalog code, thanks. (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Chris, as the person who 'funded' the railway construction and the mill, I can confidently say that the track is planned to turn away from the mill without risk it or the surrounding environment. ;-) Thanks, Jude (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) That would be Deborah Higdon-LeBlond... :) (...) Deborah's on vacation for a bit, so you may have to wait for anything direct from her. The Italian villa is already online in her Brickshelf account, though. (URL) Black (who was a rooftop (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) about skylights? :-) Saves on roof bricks, though. I like the use of the grey/clear door panel for the roof hatch. Vegetation - very well done. Can you provide some closeups of some of the bushes and stuff? Also the top of the villa? I want to (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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Here are some pictures from the event. When moderated: (4 URLs) (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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By the way, the Death Star is only $299 CDN with the latest S@H catalog code, so now is the time to get it if you want it. Kevin (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Was out in the Winners at Bedford Place Mall (the one with the Zellers) this evening and noticed they have four of set 4548 Electric Train Speed Regulator (one of the only 9V train sets I haven't bought :) ) marked down to $18 each. Originally sold (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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In lugnet.general, Andre Potvin wrote: (snip) (...) (snip) (...) Actually, if you call at 877-518-5346, you won't be redirected in the US. Helene or Rejeanne will be happy to serve you in English or French, from the canadian office in Toronto. :-) (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Larger Technic sets and Nitro Menace now on S@H
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(...) Not at Toys Toys Toys, not at Bricks & Blocks, so I guess the lesser retailers haven't got them yet. I haven't checked Toy Blox yet 'cause they are far away and they sell some things at above MSRP. All I'm waiting for is for Bricks & Blocks to (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | ParLUGment Canada Day Display
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If you happen to be in the Ottawa area for the annual Canada Day festivities be sure to stop in and say hi! Working in conjunction with the National Capital Commission, ParLUGment will be setting up a LEGO train display in Jacques Cartier Park (just (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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TRU has LEGO buckets and tubs 1/2 price (while they last, no rainchecks). Reg 14.99-29.99, now 7.47-14.97. They show a picture of 4105 (red bucket) and 4496 (blue tub). I really don't like the newer style tubs. Ignoring the awful lids, they are made (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I did one better: Bought one on first sight, sold it fast for a healthy profit, then bought another one for myself. Next is to "refresh" my TRU receipt every month, until Bricks & Blocks and the like start carrying them at below full retail. (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Yeah, Im looking forward to dinner when I'll get my hands on mine :) Thanks John! (19 years ago, 3-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) The full retail price, ie. 200 CDN $ (plus tax of course). I'd rather buy it in a store than wait until it appears at Shop@Home, and then have to pay shipping too. So it's double the price of the new forklift, but this set looks much much (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: 8421 Crane spotted in Toronto suburbs
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(...) What did it set you back? Jude (19 years ago, 3-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | 8421 Crane spotted in Toronto suburbs
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The 8416 forklift and 8420 motorcycle are starting to show up in larger TRU stores in the Toronto, Ontario area.... but.... I was completely shocked after seeing this 1884-piece monstrosity on the shelf at TRU THIS EARLY!!! (there were only 2, and (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jun-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX) !
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| | Nouveau groupe et première rencontre!
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Salut à tous! C'est avec plaisir que j'annonce la création de QUELUG, un nouveau groupe visant à rassembler les adultes amateurs de LEGO® de partout au Québec. Notre première rencontre officielle aura lieu ce vendredi 20 mai, à partir de 18h, à (...) (19 years ago, 17-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que, lugnet.org, FTX)
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(...) Hi Ted, I think having a local and international presence are important to keep us connected. I am currently a member of LUGNET if that is of any use. If we choose to use a local forum we can post important info to LUGNET. But if something (...) (19 years ago, 13-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Hi! Joseph (one of the "new" guys at last Tuesdays Meetup) has offered to create a web-based discussion forum for VicLUG which he can create and host. First: Thank you Joseph for coming on Tuesday! Second: Thank you Joseph for the great offer. (...) (19 years ago, 13-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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TRU has a little bit of LEGO on sale in their new two week flyer (May 14th -27th). Buy one get one free on the four tiny turbo sets (8641, 8642, 8643, and 8644). Great piece selections in some of those. Get a free exclusive mini jedi starfighter (...) (19 years ago, 12-May-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I’m please to announce that arrangements have been finalized with the Hilton Arlington & Towers. 950 N. Stafford Street, Arlington VA 22203 located just 0.6 Miles from GMU. Hilton Arlington & Towers has a block of guestrooms reserved for BrickFest (...) (19 years ago, 12-May-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org, FTX)
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(...) "Our base of operations is in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada" Mmmm, home town boy makes good! I thought it must be local when the first pic was of a West Coast Express loco. Kevin ---...--- Classic Red Barn kit: (URL) FREE Hospital (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) oops wrong newsgroup, my mistake. Reposting article to Lugnet.General and Lugnet.Local.Canada....o.Hamilton (posting there since there isn't a local Niagara Falls) ;) Ben Medinets (19 years ago, 24-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, FTX)
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| | Coming in October: NWBrickCon 2005
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NWBrickCon 2005, a convention in the Pacific Northwest for Adult Fans of Lego, will take place October 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2005, in Seattle. All AFOLs are invited. This will be the fourth annual NWBrickCon. Planned highlights include: * MOCs * public (...) (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.viclug) !!
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| | Two weeks remaining - JLUG Contest
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Hello Everyone, Just a reminder...... ONLY TWO WEEKS ...... left to enter the JLUG moc building Contest. The contest ends the end of this month. So far we have 33 entries, with some very outstanding MOCs making a showing. We are looking forward to a (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | Joe Vig meets Far Side
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For my first Joe Vig vignette, we take a trip to the Far Side. You may remember the Far Side cartoon where the spiders have a web across a playground slide and one of them is saying "If this works, we'll eat like kings." (URL) Incidentally, this is (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.sk.sas, FTX) !
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| | Riverdance Vignette
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Here's a bit of 'armless fun. (URL) Enjoy and PLMKWYT Peace and step dancing, Professor Whateverly (URL) (19 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.sk.sas, lugnet.fun, FTX) !
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| | Science World Road Trip
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Hi! Just thought I'd send a note about the trip plans. Bert has given an estimate of the costs for the proposed April 23 trip to Science World in Vancouver in his 7 passenger van. He will be using 3 seats leaving four (4) seats available. I hope to (...) (19 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Polar Bear Vignette Cube
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Whateverly Labs is pleased to announce a new 3-D imaging technology, which enables us to see the hitherto unseen. We have applied it to the classic 'Polar Bear in a Snowstorm' image. Coincidentally, such an image was (URL) recently presented here.> (...) (19 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.sk.sas, lugnet.fun, FTX) !
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(...) In the one bucket I bought, the extra bricks were a lot of 1x4s, 1x6s, 1x8s in mostly white and blue... not unique but useful at least. Sined, Greg (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Oops, I meant to say 4103, not 4679. JB (20 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale
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(...) These are on sale in the US too. The creator bucket is 4679, I bought a couple yesterday, $6.99 in my TRU. I was disappointed to find no "cool" parts in the additional cardboard box of parts. Just normal bricks. But 200+200 bricks for $7 isn't (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale
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TRU has some LEGO on sale in time for Easter. Sale runs Saturday March 19th thru Monday March 28th. Save 25% on all LEGO Knights Kingdom (picture shows 'action fig' and mf set). Clickits jewels set reg. $9.99 each, buy 2 get one free (picture shows (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers BOGO 1/2 price sale
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Zellers has "all LEGO product" on sale, buy one get one half price, from Saturday March 19th to Thursday March 24th (stores closed Good Friday). Picture shown includes Clickits, which are sometimes left out of these sales. Gail (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Castle Lego fun at Casa Loma...
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Part of its Spring Break special programming, "Knights and Knaves" there is a Lego Knights Kingdom section where you can see the life-size model(s) of Jayko and put together your own creations there. Information found here: (URL) won't be going (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.castle)
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| | O-Train
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(URL) All aboard the (URL)! Built for ParLUGment's Winterlude 2005 train layout, the O-Train is a light passenger train that runs a commuter route through Ottawa. According to the (URL) website> it is a Bombardier Talent BR643 DMU. I'm sure someone (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX) !!
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(...) The O-Train is one of the most impressive MOC in the show, and it was Jason's first train MOC which he finished it in 3 days just in time for the show. This is the best pic I got: (URL) A few more, once moderated: (URL) Pic of the real thing: (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (2 URLs) (...) That would be Jason Allemann who made the O-Train, part of Ottawa's transit system. I would keep an eye on his website in hopes that he adds a page for the train. (hint hint Jason) :-) (URL) Tim Strutt (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Who is the owner of the Red Tram in the second pic? And are there more detailed pictures of it. I couldnt find any really clear pics from the show. Thanks Dave www.GPLR.org (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Really like the snow. *bookmarks gallery for later idea pinching* Tim (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Great work guys. I'd never of thought to terraform in white, but it looks great. Thanks for sharing. Mat (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Amazing stuff guys! A show on a canal takes the cake, especially with a cool Bombardier O-Train model too! And of course, the great BeaverTails shop! Calum (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) There is something very wrong about a train display outdoors in winter in Canada! :-) Seriously, the snow effect is wonderful-- I totally buy it! Having it all out of doors is icicles on the cake;-) Great show, guys! JOHN (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) YAY ParLUGment!!! Way to pull out the stops and put on awesome display. The "snow" looks wonderful, and YAY!!! to you all for braving the elements. Pulling off an outdoor display I am sure is no easy feat, but anyone can do it with style, and (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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It has been too long past, and I haven't renamed all the photos, so I just went ahead and did the batch resize in order to get these posted. So, finally, without further ado, here are my photo's from ParLUGment's display on the Rideau Canal in (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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(...) We drove up there last weekend...not a lot to report on. I think they have a few Mindstorms boxes and some Dacta classroom kits, but no bulk parks etc. They were willing to pull stuff out of their warehouse, but the particularly interesting (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Greetings, The Sunday Daily News (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) has an article on the local AFOLs. Unfortunately it does not appear to be on the paper's online site ( (URL) ). If you are in the Halifax area I recommend picking up a copy. The cover (...) (20 years ago, 20-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.mediawatch)
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Greetings, I just got word from the reporter that the article on adult LEGO fans in the area should be in the Sunday Daily News this week (Feb 20th, 2005). This is the newer of two daily newspapers in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Gail Meagher (20 years ago, 15-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, lugnet.loc.ca.ns)
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(...) To be more specific, the main set's track is the new dark grey, and the extra box is the old dark grey. I can imagine the confused calls to customer service now... *sigh* -Bryan (20 years ago, 10-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Likewise around Mississauga area, they hit 70 a week before Christmas and GONE! Even at 100 that's a steal BUT BE WARNED, the track in the main set, is one colour grey, and the add-on boxes are another!! Silly packaging. (20 years ago, 10-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) The Costco in our area (Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam) had them for $99 but then they marked them down further to $69.99! After that, they got sold out very quickly. :( -Bryan (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Before Christmas, Costco had some Motorized Hogwarts Express train kit (train plus some straight and curved tracks) at about 170$ and a 40$ discount coupon. Then, they reduced the price to 99$. It is still at that price as we speak. Here in Quebec (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) No, but we'll probably take a drive over there to check it out. We drove to the Whitby store a few months ago and it had a really impressive selection of sets. The only problem is that it's a little far--otherwise, I'd find myself much more (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The new 2005 Spectrum (sells Dacta or whatever they are calling it these days) catalogues I've received say that they have a new catalogue outlet store at 150 Pony Drive Newmarket, ON Store Open Mon-Sat "2,500 square feet of Teacher Resources and (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | New Site - JLUG - Contest & Prizes too!
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Hello Everyone... I'm totally stoked to announce that the (URL) JLUG> has gone "live" and after a few days of testing, we are starting the "party" with an open contest with prizes. Drop on over, check out it out and start thinking about the MOC you (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, FTX) !!
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Announcing the new Lego Club in BC. Northern BC Lego Club has just been formed in Prince George, BC. Anyone in Northern BC is welcome to come and join in the fun. (URL) Woods. nbclc@_AT_nbclc.com (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.org, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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(...) Sounds interesting. I wonder if there are some AFOLs buried in there. I don't think anyone in ParLUGment was aware of it, otherwise I'm sure they would have mentioned something. Too bad we'll be busy with the Winterlude show - I'll actually by (...) (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | ParLUGment on Ice - Lego Trains at Winterlude!
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Hi all, Just a friendly reminder if you're in the Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) area - come by and check out our LEGO train layout on the Rideau Canal for the Winterlude festivities. We will be operating from the Canal from 10am to 5pm tomorrow and (...) (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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My wife saw this posted at the Plant Recreation Centre (Somerset @ Preston). Anybody know who's organizing this? *** Plant Recreation Centre is offering LEGO Work Shop Saturday February 5th 9:00am-12:00pm Cost $25.00 Age 8-12 Come build mechanical (...) (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Have a great time everyone, stay warm, and take lots of pictures please. Wish I could be there! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX)
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(...) Just to add/clarify a couple of details... The display is on the weekend of February 5th and 6th, open to the public from 10:00am to 5:00pm both days. Hope to see some of you Ottawa lurkers there! J (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX)
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Working in conjunction with the National Capital Commission, ParLUGment will be participating in the opening weekend of Winterlude. At the north end of the world's longest skating rink, ParLUGment will be displaying a winter theme train layout, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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G'Day Actually i was thinking that the 'studless' turn table might be usefull, although i can't back that up with a MOC, yet. (Been busy building trains.) Cheers Oliver Play Well "Ka-On Lee" <ko_lee@yahoo.com> wrote in message (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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