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(...) John brought a few pics to the first (and only) HAMLUG dinner years ago and I was jealous then. Now I'm very envious--the layout's fantastic! I love the buildings and the fact that this is a family endeavour! That's very cool! Very nicely (...) (15 years ago, 18-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Toronto Christmas Train Show November 21st and 22nd
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Hello to all you wonderful LEGO enthusiasts!! Yes, it is that time again! Time for the annual 2 day event known as the Toronto Christmas Train Show, where you can view MOCs and builds from many of your favourite Ontario builders!! So come one, come (...) (15 years ago, 18-Nov-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Why yes, yes there is video. Janey has video here: (URL) was behind the camera being a pest, clicking pictures with my camera phone. Chris (...) (15 years ago, 16-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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Any links to online footage of the show? HAD I KNOWN (hint hint) I could have tivoed it and seen it later. (15 years ago, 13-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Breakfast Television
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Had a very early but fun morning today, as I had the pleasure a few minutes of airtime on Breakfast Television to show a bit of what we can do with bricks. As you can see, the main presentation, centre stage is the BT Logo. (URL) Added to the Logo, (...) (15 years ago, 12-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | WHaCKaLuG - November, Sunday the 15th.
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Its that time again... where we meet, to eat, and chat LEGO... Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Whale and Ale Pub Street: 1120 Victoria Street North City: Kitchener, ON 4 things to remember for this meeting.... 1. Your current building challenge, (...) (15 years ago, 12-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | WHaCKaLuG - October & Sept minutes
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Slightly abridged version, full minutes (and more info) can be found here, on our blog. (URL) Sunday Oct 18th In Attendance: Jenn Wagner, Janey Red Brick, Jeff Van Winden, Jef with one f, John Bradey, Chris Magno, Mike Sheils and Dave Koudys. Note - (...) (15 years ago, 12-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Snipped (...) I am finally catching up with my reporting of "Lego News" ... better late than never... (so be prepared for a few posts coming from me) I would like to thank both deborah and Iain for bringing items out to the show. As well I (...) (15 years ago, 12-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Zellers sale til November 19th
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Zellers has three sets on sale in this weeks flyer, good Friday November 13th through Thursday November 19th. (URL) 7687 advent calendar> $34.99 (save $5) (URL) 7753 SW Pirate Tank> $39.99 (save $10) (URL) 8708 PM Cave Crusher> $54.99 (save $10) The (...) (15 years ago, 12-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Featured Builder - John Bradey and grandchildren
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It is my honour to showcase (*with his permission) the creations of one of our Whackolug members, Mr. John Bradey. I had the pleasure of first meeting John at our inaugural meet, and in all honesty, the first thing that struck me was that he was a (...) (15 years ago, 11-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: HEY ONTARIO - Toy Building Zone
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(...) It was great to put a face to a nick, thanks for introducing yourself, and hope to see you again. Janey Red Brick (15 years ago, 11-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: TRU 2 week sale (til Nov. 12)
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TRU has an additional flyer for the second week of this sale, good Friday November 6th until Thursday November 12th. "2 for $40 on all $27.99 LEGO items! selection varies by store" Shows pictures of (URL) Race Rider> and (URL) 8992 Cendox VI>. Note, (...) (15 years ago, 5-Nov-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | TRU 2 week sale (til Nov. 12)
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TRU has a 68 page booklet out for a two week sale (Friday October 30th to Thursday November 12th). LEGO even gets mentioned twice on the front page showing their top 25 toys of the season. "Free $10 LEGO savings card* Redeemable Nov.16th -29th, 2009 (...) (15 years ago, 29-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers Oct 30-Nov 5
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Not much LEGO, but a few points of interest in this weeks flyer, good Friday October 30th to Thursday November 5th. Wii LEGO Rockband $49.99. Also available for PS3, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360. Monday November 2nd those 55 or better save an extra 10% (...) (15 years ago, 29-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | NALUG train show, 2009
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I've just finished off web pages for NALUG's display at the 2009 Great Edmonton Train Show. We won first place this year - we had lots of action and trains. You can see the pictures here: (URL) website is slow, but most pages are not large, and I've (...) (15 years ago, 23-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGO and Walmart rollbacks
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Just a note to add to Gail's posting. Check any older Lego at Zellers to see what it is scanning for I've found a number of sets that didn't have the yellow stickers on them, but are scanning at 50% off! Such as 7674 Star Wars V-19 Torrent (scanned (...) (15 years ago, 22-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers BOGO and Walmart rollbacks
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The Christmas season is upon us. Zellers is having their first Buy One Get One 1/2 price sale of the season! Zellers sale starts Friday October 23rd and runs to Thursday the 29th. All LEGO regular $4.99 to $139.99 is BOGO 1/2 price. I was in a (...) (15 years ago, 22-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | S@H free shipping Christmas offer
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S@H has free shipping on orders over $99 until Dec 6th. "Offer is valid October 19 through 11:59pm EST December 6, 2009 and applies to standard shipping only. Qualifying purchase must be equal or greater than $99 in merchandise only; any applicable (...) (15 years ago, 20-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: HEY ONTARIO - Toy Building Zone
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Hey Janey, It was nice to finally meet you in person. I wish you and the others all the best with the "new" store. My son Paul and I now have more than just maple syrup as a reason to visit St. Jacobs. Pete (15 years ago, 18-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Kaboodles sale
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I'm getting the info second hand from a friend who still lives in the area. Kaboodles has LEGO on sale at the moment. They have a store in Victoria and Granville Island in Vancouver, but I was most familiar with the one on West 10th out near UBC. (...) (15 years ago, 15-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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| | TRU October 16-22nd
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TRU has lots on sale this week, from Friday October 16th to Thursday October 23. 25% off Indiana Jones Castle 20% off Agents TRU also has free shipping on orders over a certain amount. If you are shopping online you can get airmiles. As always, (...) (15 years ago, 15-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Walmart Price Reductions
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I noticed that Walmart has dropped the prices on some of the new sets. Star Wars 8038 Battle of Endor is now $99.98 Indiana Jones 7641 Venice Canal Chase is 42.98 (Pretty good value for 420 pieces including 4 minifigs!) Those were the only Lego (...) (15 years ago, 15-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | HEY ONTARIO - Toy Building Zone
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This coming Saturday (OCT. 17th) is the Toy Building Zone's official Grand (Re)Opening and everyone is welcome to come out and join us in the celebration. If you want to come display and hang with us for the day please feel welcome. I will be (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - October, Sunday the 18th.
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(...) yay! i will be there, cause timing is everything. sorry, no teacup challenge project. but maybe something for the show and tell portion of the show! see y'all. -§ deborah §- (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | WHaCKaLuG - October, Sunday the 18th.
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Hello everyone... Its that time again... WHaCKaLuG dinner meeting! Come one, come all. Please dont be shy. Anyone in area is welcome to come out and enjoy some Lego talk with other adult builders. Please feel free to bring along any works in (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | TRU sale until Oct 8th
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TRU flyer good through Thursday October 8th. TRU flyer has some LEGO racers sets "up to 40% off". All racers sets previously $19.9? and $22.9? are now $12.87. In particular the flyer shows Jump Riders and Ferrari Winners Circle. They also have some (...) (15 years ago, 4-Oct-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | YOu're invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Show November 21 and 22
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Hello all you fabulous readers here on LUGNET!! We have an upcoming show in the GTA (the 'Big Smoke' for those that know that one) You are invited... nay, you're encouraged to show up for-- THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW IS NOVEMBER 21, 22, 2009 (...) (15 years ago, 30-Sep-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | TRU sale until Thursday October 1st
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Bit late posting on this one, sorry. Sale started Friday September 25th and goes through Thursday October 1st. "ON ALL LEGO CREATOR MINIS & LEGO RACERS TINY TURBOS! BUY 1 GET 1 1/2 OFF Selection varies by store." These are the small sets in plastic (...) (15 years ago, 28-Sep-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale Sept. 18-24
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Latest TRU flyer (overlaps with last one) is good from Friday Sept. 18th to Thursday Sept. 24th. One set on sale and the rest at full TRU price (if not overpriced). 7752 Count Dooku's Solar Sailer sale $64.97 reg $74.99 (S@H $74.99) 7749 Echo Base (...) (15 years ago, 18-Sep-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | WHaCKOLuG's Dinner Meeting...
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Its that time again boys and girls... this Sunday, Sept. 20th is our monthly dinner meeting. Dont forget your wish lists, and your soccer net challenge MOCs as well as anything else you might want to share. Hope to see many of you... chatting about (...) (15 years ago, 16-Sep-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale Sept. 11th - Sept. 24th
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TRU flyer good from Friday Sept. 11th until Thursday Sept. 24th. Not what I'd call a great sale. Combine Harvester $49.97 (reg $59.99) $5 off two DUPLO sets Other sets advertised at full TRU price. Gail Meagher Halifax (15 years ago, 12-Sep-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale Pirates, Bionicle, race rider and Count Dooku's Solar Sailer
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Sale flyer good from Friday August 28 to Thursday September 3rd. 25% off all LEGO pirates. 25% off Creator Race Riders $19.97 (TRU reg $27.99)[S@H $26.99] and Count Dooku's Solar Sailer $55.97 (reg $74.99). Buy one get one half off on all* $12.99 & (...) (15 years ago, 27-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | McD's happy meals - LEGO racers
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The boys Happy Meal toys at the moment at Rotten Ronnies are "LEGO" Racers. I use the quotes because although they have the LEGO logo, and a few studs, they make a car about 3.5" long, 2" wide and 1" high with three big pieces. I guess they are (...) (15 years ago, 21-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | WHaCKOLuG's 62 Brick Challenge.
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Check out what our members brought to the meeting for our 62 Brick Challenge. These photos and vids belong to Jef. Used with permission. Jenn made a brick (URL) Janey also made a brick, (URL) a WHACKOLUG/WHACKALUG sign (URL), a train set(URL), and a (...) (15 years ago, 18-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 16th.
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(...) Quasi Minutes.... In Attendance: (10) Jenn Wagner, Janey Red Brick, Chris Magno, Jeff Van Winden, Jef Theysmeyer, David Koudys, Iain Hendry, Phil, Carol, and Jason Allemann Wow, I for one had a great night last night, thrilled to see old (...) (15 years ago, 17-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 16th.
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Hope to see many of you out to this months WHaCKaLuG dinner meeting. Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009 Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Whale and Ale Pub City/Town: Kitchener, ON Thanks to a suggestion from a member Jef, we are going to go forward with (...) (15 years ago, 14-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Motel MOC
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This should be my last significant MOC for NALUG's 2009 GETS show. I might fiddle with some vehicles if I have time, and there is one small item I might go with. This is a motel, an *ugly* motel. Many of you may have stayed in a motel just like (...) (15 years ago, 10-Aug-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Starwars deals at WalMart
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(...) It was a pleasure meeting you Andrew, perhaps I will see you again at the store soon, or better yet, at a WHaCKaLuG dinner. Cheers, Janey "Red Brick" (15 years ago, 7-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Starwars deals at WalMart
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I was in Waterloo yeaterday and after having a short visit with Janey at the Lego shop I went next door to the Wal-Mart to see if they have any new Lego in stock. Not only do they hava lot of new sets, including the 7778 Midi-Scale Millenium Falcon (...) (15 years ago, 5-Aug-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Town/Technic MOC
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Nearly a year ago, our group, NALUG, was asked to do some displays and bus kits for the local transit system. I ended up doing two kits and one larger model. A few months ago, I got my "Emerald Night" train, and #8275 Power Functions bulldozer. That (...) (15 years ago, 30-Jul-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 26th.
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(...) And you were missed as well. Perhaps you can come to the August meeting... but if not, I guess I will see you at the great tic tac toe game come Sept. Hope you are having a great summer. Janey "Red Brick" (15 years ago, 28-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 26th.
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Janey C. L. Gunning wrote: <snip> (...) and i missed it :( glad everyone had fun! Dave K (15 years ago, 28-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 26th.
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(...) Here is a brief account of what I can recall of last nights meeting... by no means are these "official" minutes... but really for my own blogging pleasure. Attendance: (7) Janey Red Brick, Jenn Wagner, Mike Sheils, John Bradey, Jeff Van (...) (15 years ago, 27-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 26th.
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(...) LOL, Bob, we had a great time last night, all the members did chat and laugh, and our waitress was awesome. Thanks to a suggestion from one member Jef, we are going to go forward with a small building challenge next meeting. During dinner he (...) (15 years ago, 27-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: Red Deer Water Tower
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Nice, well dome! ;) (15 years ago, 24-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 26th.
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(...) Hmm, I thought you guys were against authority and making rulz?!?! ;^) Have fun and I wish I was closer to the US-Canadian border so that I could bother you guys...I mean attend your meetings! (15 years ago, 22-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: Red Deer Water Tower
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Very nice! The solid color and contruction really stand out to me! (semi-rare color) Thanks for posting! Eric Sophie (15 years ago, 22-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | S@H 5612 free with $75 order
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Latest S@H special offer. "Get 5612 Police Officer, a $4.99 value for FREE when you spend $75 or more. Use code 1271 at checkout. Valid until October 15th, 2009. *Offer expires October 15, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last. Limit one (...) (15 years ago, 22-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | WHaCKaLuG - Sunday the 26th.
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Hello everyone... Its that time again... WHaCKaLuG dinner meeting! Come one, come all. Please dont be shy. Anyone in area is welcome to come out and enjoy some Lego talk with other adult builders. Ordering food or drinks is optional, laughing and (...) (15 years ago, 20-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Just a FYI, Lego stores in Ontario
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(...) And indeed you must have... I got a nice note at work when I went in to open the store on Sunday. Something about a Sandy and Dave popping in and saying hello to me while I was away on my camping vacations. Very nice way to start my work day. (...) (15 years ago, 20-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | TRU sale July 17-30, Racers and Bionicle
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Flyer good from Friday July 17 to Thursday July 30th. 30% off selected Bionicle sets. Shows six different sets, Alaxara T9 now $65.97 reg. $94.99 Jetrax T6 now $48.97 reg. $69.99 Rockoh T3 now $38.97 reg. $56.99 Takanuva now $27.97 reg. $39.99 (...) (15 years ago, 18-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Lasting Toys - July Newsletter
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PRODUCT UPDATES AND PROMOTIONS NEW (prices in Canadian dollars) Sets 9303 – DACTA LEGO Airport – 1180 pieces - $94.94 Parts 991403 – TECHNIC Angle beams - $20 991405 – TECHNIC Crossblocks - $20 991452 – orange/black Sprockets - $20 LTGB9992 – a (...) (15 years ago, 18-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: Just a FYI, Lego stores in Ontario
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And janey said it would be ok to add to her thread. It seems there are only 2 LEGO centric stores left now in Ontario, the as yet unnamed replacement for the Countryside Toy Outlet/Bricks & Blocks, and Lasting Toys. We are located at 2410 Dunwin (...) (15 years ago, 9-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG.
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(...) I was sort of hoping you would come, but frankly, just seeing you post here brings a smile to my face. Janey "Red Brick" (15 years ago, 3-Jul-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Just a FYI, Lego stores in Ontario
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(...) For those of us in the south, please take some pictures and share. Love to see what the new store looks like. :) --Mike. (15 years ago, 30-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG.
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In lugnet.loc.ca.on, Janey C. L. Gunning wrote: <snip> (...) Rats--I missed it :( Sick with pink-eye and a cold--oh what fun that is... Glad peopel had a great time, I hope to get out there soon! Dave K -who is trying to get a smile on Janey without (...) (15 years ago, 30-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Just a FYI, Lego stores in Ontario
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In lugnet.loc.ca.on, Janey C. L. Gunning wrote: <snip> (...) Woot! Workign at a LEGO store!!! I worked at a LEGO store once--possibly te best job I ever had! Nice on ya! Dave K -who may have to visit st. jacobs to see Janey workign in her element :) (15 years ago, 30-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Just a FYI, Lego stores in Ontario
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Over the years many Ontario fans have bought from, or at least ventured into a "Bricks and Blocks" store either in Windsor, Cookstown, and St Jacobs Outlet Malls. For ages the Windsor Lego store has been closed, and this past year, both Cookstown (...) (15 years ago, 30-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG.
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(...) I had a great evening at the pub. I loved meeting a few new fans, and enjoyed all the chatting, sharing, and Lego gossip. Perhaps, in hindsight, we didnt pick the best weekend to have a meeting, due to the pending holiday. Sadly many people (...) (15 years ago, 29-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG. This Sunday!!!
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(...) I'll be there in spirit, wink. ROSCO (15 years ago, 26-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: WHaCKaLuG. This Sunday!!!
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In lugnet.loc.ca, Janey C. L. Gunning wrote: Just a reminder... for those of you wanting to join us... This Sunday!!!! (...) Cheers, Janey "Red Brick" (15 years ago, 25-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | TRU sale June 19-25, IJ 20% off
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TRU flyer good from Friday June 19th until Thursday June 25th. "20% off all* Indiana Jones LEGO *excludes clearance and video games. Selection varies by store. All items on this page are available online." It shows 7628 Peril in Peru reg $74.99 now (...) (15 years ago, 18-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale June 5-11 Technic and Castle
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As well as advertising a bunch of LEGO sets at full TRU price (may be higher then MFSR), TRU has all Castle and Technic (excludes clearance) sets 20% off from Friday June 5th the Thursday June 11th. While the website still has free shipping on LEGO (...) (15 years ago, 4-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Id like to announce the birth of WHaCKaLuG.
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(...) Some insight - Please indulge a mini background essay. My LUGS by JRB AKA, the abridged version of my personal story plus bonus and hopefully useful WIP FAQ. Hi, my name is Janey, and Im a construction toy addict. History... A long long long (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Id like to announce the birth of WHaCKaLuG.
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Hey there Ontarians! You read it right, join me in cheering for the birth of WHaCKaLuG. Its real, its alive and its ready to play. Jenn The-Brick-Chick and I, Janey "Red Brick" are combining forces and tag teaming this new LUG and are "desperately (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | TRU sale til June 4th, Bionicle, Agents and Creator
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Late posting, sorry. Sale May 29th to Thursday June 4th. 20% off all Bionicle, Agents and Creator. Also $30 off the Twilight ($89.97, reg $119.99), for anyone who didn't get it half price from S@H awhile ago. They also have half a page of exclusive (...) (15 years ago, 1-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Looking for Guelph (*and area) Builders???
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Well, since I have just recently moved into this lovely city of Guelph and I am not working, and missing all my friends and family... COMBINED with the fact that I actually started building again. I am looking for anyone in the Guelph area, that (...) (15 years ago, 30-May-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | TRU sale May 22-28, pirate, city, power miners, racers
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TRU sale runs Friday May 22 to Thursday May 28. Buy two sets and save 15% or buy three sets and save 25%. Choose from Power Miners, City, Pirate and Racers sets. One of the sets they show is the yellow RC car, a great Father's Day present :). Gail (...) (15 years ago, 21-May-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale May 1-7
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Sale from Friday May 1st until Thursday May 7th. "Choose from these LEGO Playsets, save $20 $99.97 after event $119.99" (save ~17%) Flyer shows 7633 Construction Site 7744 Police Headquarters 7675 AT-TE Walker 8635 Mission 6: Mobile Command Centre (...) (15 years ago, 30-Apr-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Spring Shoe Classic Space Video
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(URL) In which you'll see our latest classic space layout brought to you by Jeff vW and me. Interesting highlights include We used 8 2.5 by 8 foot tables--160 square feet of classic space goodness 4 separate monorail loops--approximately 110 linear (...) (15 years ago, 22-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | S@H set for one cent deal
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The one page flyer in with my latest S@H order has another buy a set for one cent deal ((URL) previous one> code CPSJ1). This time you can get F852349 Star Wars™ Shadow Trooper™ key chain, a $5.99 value for $0.01 when you spend $75 or more and use (...) (15 years ago, 21-Apr-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Mt latest MOC... well, my wife had more to do with it than I....
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(thanks to J for posting earlier--yes I was a little busy...) Hello world! Joshua William David Koudys entered the world on April 1st at 3:11 a.m. (URL) Proud papa holding Joshua (URL) Sleepy-head Both baby and mom are doing well! My hope (on (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | You're invited to the THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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Hello everyone! Yes, it is I--papa Dave (post on that to follow...) and surprisingly I will be at a show this weekend! Details as thus-- THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009 Hall 6, The International Centre, 6900 Airport (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | TRU sale Friday April 17 to Thursday April 30
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Two week TRU LEGO sale. S@H price mentioned when it is significantly different from TRU regular price. All sales exclude clearance, no rainchecks. 20% off these particular sets 6253 Shipwreck Island $43.97 (reg $54.99) 6212 X-Wing fighter $63.97 (...) (15 years ago, 16-Apr-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale April 3-13
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(...) Thanks Chris. It is online now. As well, on Monday April 6th, those '55 and better' get an additional 10% off. Take your parent or grandparent along to get up to 32.5% off your LEGO :). Zellers also have some don't pay for 6 months on (...) (15 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale April 3-13
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(...) I got a Zellers flyer today. BOGOHO on all Lego $9.99 - $39.99, goes from April 4 to April 10. -Chris Gray (15 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale April 3-13
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This weeks TRU flyer is good for over a week, from Friday April 3rd through Easter Monday the 13th. I've noted S@H prices where they differ significantly from what TRU regularly sells for. "All $14.99 LEGO playsets. Buy 2 & Save! 2 for $20" Flyer (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU 20% off City, Creator, Racers and Power Miners
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In the current flyer, good through Thursday April 2nd: "ALL* LEGO CITY, LEGO CREATOR, LEGO RACERS, LEGO POWER MINERS 20% OFF *excludes clearance. Selection varies by store." The flyer shows pictures of four sets: 6745 Propeller Power, after event (...) (16 years ago, 28-Mar-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | S@H 5610 for 1cent?
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I just received a S@H order and inside was a one page flyer showing some new sets (town, Power miners). At the bottom it showed: "Exclusive Offer. Get F5610 Builder, a $4.99 value, for just 1 cent when you spend $75. Use code CPSJ1 at checkout. (...) (16 years ago, 19-Mar-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Walmart rollback - SW
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The Walmart Flyer ("Flyer effective until Friday March 27th, 2009", no start date) has some LEGO in it. Four sets with prices rolled back, and one exclusive to Walmart set. 8016 Hyena Droid Bomber - Rollback $22.86, was $26.89 (S@H $26.99) 8017 (...) (16 years ago, 19-Mar-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU $10 savings card
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In this week's TRU flyer (good Friday March 13th to Thursday March 19th): "Purchase ANY** LEGO item & get Free* $10 LEGO Savings Card (in store) or e-coupon (online). Valid towards your next purchase of $50 or more (before taxes) on LEGO items from (...) (16 years ago, 13-Mar-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sales
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The Toybox at 3002 West Broadway has its spring sale starting on March 23rd at 9.30 am. It runs until Sunday 29th. All products including Lego are 25% off regular price. We have the best selection of Lego we have probably ever had, as our January (...) (16 years ago, 12-Mar-09, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW APRIL 19, 2009
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I'll put all the usual suspects on the list... :) Hey all! It's that time again! Time for the spring show! It's only a 1 day affair--Sunday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Setup time to be determined (think the website has some erronous info--it (...) (16 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: TRU sale Agents, Castle, Mars Mission, Bionicle
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(...) Wow, that is new. The Americans have been complaining about this for a couple of years at least but I have never seen retail prices above MSRP in Canada before. I hope it is an aberration not the start of a new way of doing things at TRU. - (...) (16 years ago, 27-Feb-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale Agents, Castle, Mars Mission, Bionicle
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TRU sale runs from Friday Feb 27th until Thursday March 5th. 25% off when you buy and two or more LEGO sets from: - Agents - Castle - Mars Mission - Bionicle Watch out for sets priced above MSRP at TRU. One Pirate set was so jacked up in price on (...) (16 years ago, 26-Feb-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale City, Power Miners, Pirates and SW
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(...) Hi Gail, The signage in the stores says the sale ends Thursday and now the dates for the flyer on the site have been changed as well. So I think today is going to be the last day. Jude (16 years ago, 12-Feb-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale City, Power Miners, Pirates and SW
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(...) Thanks for the info Gail! Just to add to this TRU in Toronto (sherway) had all of the new farm sets... the also qualify for the sale Jeff VW (16 years ago, 7-Feb-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale City, Power Miners, Pirates and SW
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Didn't get the flyer, so I missed the first day. Sales there are now starting on Friday. This sale is from Friday Feb 6th to Friday Feb 13th. Buy two or more sets, and get 25% OFF* Lego City, Power Miners, Pirates or Star Wars. * excludes LEGO (...) (16 years ago, 7-Feb-09, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Toys R Us Discount
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I was at the local TRU in Hamilton (for stroller purchases for our baby :) ) and I noted (and bought) two ExoForce sets--the fortress and the sensai tower--both half off(ish)-- 41 dollars and 34 dollars respectively. There were about a half dozen of (...) (16 years ago, 14-Jan-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | NALUG at GETS 2008
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I've just finished doing web pages with pictures from NALUG's display at the Great Edmonton Train Show last September. Some of the stuff repeats from the 2007 show, but since we still don't have web pages for that year, it will be new to anyone who (...) (16 years ago, 3-Jan-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.loc.ca.ab, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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| | 2009 sets spotted at Zellers
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I noticed some of the new 2009 sets on Saturday at teh Zellers store in Hanover, ON. They had a couple of the pirate sets( the kraken and the fort) as well as some new Starwars sets, a neat lego city crawler/crane and some other sets that are kinda (...) (16 years ago, 22-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale Dec 20-24
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(...) Wikipedia says Lincoln Logs originated in 1916/17. K'nex is much newer, so they must have bought the rights to the product. Luckily for my credit card, I'm going to be out of town for the duration of the TRU sale. :-) -Chris (16 years ago, 18-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU sale Dec 20-24
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TRU flyer good from Saturday Dec 20th to Wednesday Dec 24th. Half a page of "get it here first! We've got 2009 LEGO" 12 new sets (construction, horse trailer, racers, creator yellow plane and pirates. No prices. "now 13.47 each. Techic Wheel Loader (...) (16 years ago, 18-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: 2009 Sets on TRU site
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(...) Saw 3 pirate sets at the local TRU here in Hamilton tonite-- LEGO Pirates - Brickbeard's Bounty LEGO Pirates - Soldier's Fort LEGO Pirates - Loot Island The other ones may have been there--I didn't look too hard (was busy checking out the Mars (...) (16 years ago, 16-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | 2009 Sets on TRU site
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Hi, I just noticed some of the 2009 sets including some pirates showing on the Canadian TRU website, they all have a release date of Dec 20th. You can apparently pre order them now. (URL) (16 years ago, 15-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears Outlet stores 20% - 50% off
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Please note that Sears outlet stores (formerly known as clearance centres) are different from a regular Sears retail store. There are only a handful of outlet stores across Canada. This ad is for the one on Chebucto Road in Halifax, but others (...) (16 years ago, 14-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers BOGO until Thursday Dec 18th
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Zellers is doing Buy One Get One 1/2 off again. Good through Thursday Dec 18th. Note, Zellers sales usually last until Friday. Nothing much on the shelves around Halifax, so good luck finding any LEGO worth buying at Zellers. (16 years ago, 13-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO in PharmaSave flyer
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Not sure where (other than Halifax area) PharmaSave stores are in Canada. The flyer good from Saturday Dec 13th to Friday Dec 19th has two LEGO sets in it. Both $6.99 7236 Police Car 7090 Crossbow Attack Both sets are $7.99 on S@H. (16 years ago, 13-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU sale Saturday Nov 29 to Dec 5th
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(...) No idea. Previous years they haven't put new stuff out until after Christmas, but this year seems different. S@H has the 7635 available now (URL) and shipping over $99 is still free through the 8th. TRU isn't the only retailer in Canada who (...) (16 years ago, 4-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Walmart and TRU salea through Dec 12th
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From this weeks flyers. Walmart rollback 7673 Magna Guard Starfighter $44.86 (was $51.96) Flyer effective until Friday 12th Dec. (no start date given) S@H price is $54.99. TRU Saturday Dec. 6th through Friday Dec. 12th. "20% off ALL* Bionicle (...) (16 years ago, 4-Dec-08, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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