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Sure, add me. (...) do (...) That would be nice...even if all it was was say a 400 piece bucket in one of the older (square) buckets at $25-30. (even if it had 200 connector pegs and 2 long black axles...) I have a skad of the giant robot sets, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm)
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(...) Out of the stack of 10 in that first case though I only got two, so there's gotta be someone with a bigger pile o' yellow beams than me! Mailing list -- there's a mailing list? There's enough EAFOL's to make a _list_?? :) Sure, add me. Back to (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm)
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(...) <snip> (...) AH HAH! You're the culprit. Well, one of them at least. You and the little old lady. ;-) I found one of these (the last one) at Walmart in Sherwood Park last week. I did a circuit of some other Walmarts (West, South, Londonderry, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm)
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(...) Do they have the Bay department store in NS? Bay has them... sometimes you can get 15-20% off too! Bryan (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Saw one in the local TRU this week. Can't say as I'm particularly whelmed by this set. James (URL) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I picked one up a couple of weeks ago at Toys'R US. I've seen them at several TRU's in the Vancouver (British Columbia) area. (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) If you're talking about the Droid Developers Kit, they are ALL over the place down here in the states. I go to the toy store a lot and wouldn't mind sending you one, for good karma purposes- I may want someone in another country to send me (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Sears has them. Their not all thet great. James Powell (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Has anybody seen this Robotic set in Canada? I ordered one from S@H for my own Christmas Present after not being able to find one in NS. Guess what! Backordered. Thanks for any info. John Battcock (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) They've gone down again then! They were 19.99 at the Lougheed Mall Wal-Mart (Burnaby, near Vancouver) last week - but only there, haven't seen them at any others. I have been sending my Technic class kids down there to get themselves some <g>. (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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I got a 8277 Giant Model Set for $18.97 (CAD) at my local Walmart last night. bounced through a few more Walmarts today, but didn't see any more of the 8277s. But Walmart Canada tends to do sales across the board, so you might want to check your (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hehehe! Up to this week I would have agreed with you, but my most recent order was amazing - they had EVERYTHING in stock and it arrived in under a week. Kevin (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) prices in US dollars? And then tax/import on top of that? (...) Hmm, I never checked the Lego Direct flyers, so you might be right. I know our store prices are a few points lower, even after currency conversion, so I assumed S@H reflected (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Kevin Wilson <70641.507@compuserve.com> wrote in message (...) As I see it, every order that I ever made was backordered my guess is I will probably see things sooner!!! John Battcock (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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It was posted here about the "Karnival Pops" cany for about $2 with a $5 Lego coupon in the package. Our local Zellers is trying desperately to get rid of these and they are now at 90% off, so you get them for 19c each! I just bought 10 packages, (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Well, it always seemed to me that Canadian S@H prices were a direct equivalent of US S@H prices, comparing them on the Lego Direct flyers that came in sets. So I don't see any difference there. There's no actual *import duty* on toys, so that (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Yup, I noticed that too. Did anyone else notice that we're now paying US prices in US dollars? And then tax/import on top of that? Unless, of course, nous parlons Francais... time to brush up on my second language skills. James (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Yeah, I noticed this order form too and I'm quite relieved - if Lego collects the GST then at least we don't have to get hit with a Canada Post $5 fee every time a package arrives from S@H. I don't nderstand why you guys out east get whacked (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hey Canada... Check out the following link re the change at shop at home... (URL) the link breaks try (URL) then check page 8 It looks like Lego will look after getting the HST collected for us. John Battcock (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | LEGO specials at Canadian Tire
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For those who forgot to check: 7131 $11.99 7141 $18.99 7130 $18.99 7140 $24.99 7151 $24.99 (They are 30% to 40% off regular price in other stores!) Also: 6434, 3053 or 5976 $44.99 In some bigger stores you may have other surprises, like buckets or (...) (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | In Ottawa next week
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I am in Ottawa Tuesday through Friday next week. Anyone in the area that would be interested in a mini-fest some nite? Let me know. Love to meet ya! I could even see going to somewhere half way between Ottawa and Montreal with enough advance (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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Hi, Home hardware, not very well represented in the cities, has a Lego xmas special on the blue 400 piece tub, just under $6 each. I have bought out my local store, but they are getting more in next week, it may be worth a drive to your nearest home (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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(...) Sorry, I must have missed a 1 somewhere, mine is also 8 6185 18 :) JP (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I've posted the inventory of 4291 in db.inv, (URL) readers can judge for themselves... I was hoping for more than 18 plates in a 760-piece set (which indeed it is, contrary to the Zellers flyer which says "800+") but it seems like a good set all the (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) <snip> (...) So... how did it go? :) James htp://www.shades-of-....com/lego/ (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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(...) to (...) Hi, check my fence last night and got one with a bar missing in the middle, it's the part #8 of the mold #18, also have 4 other from the same mold slot and there all ok. will try to have a replacement from CA but defenetivly keep the (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I think that is the same here, I have 3 reply cards (and it appears, 3 buckets with 2259 on them) and one defective fence If you are sending your piece back, you might want to tell them that you know of another one, read L to R #'s under the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Sure, sounds good to me - I only got a chance to dump one out on the floor with my local four-year-old on Sunday, which does not constitute assessing or sorting in any way :-) I don't think I have any bad fences, but if I still HAVE all my (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I just talked to CA Canada about these fences and they asked me to send them back, with the following information: When and where bought My name address and phone number The production number on the tub (not the set number: it's a 4-digit number (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) one at the zellers on Torbay road. (...) like to e-mail me the question and write my answer on an extra copy? about the fence, I'll have to check tonight. Martin (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Yep, the red 1x4x2 lattice fences. I didn't notice the problems with mine until James mentioned his and I went back and looked more closely at them. But maybe you were just lucky! Kevin (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Are you guys talking about the red fences? I have two of the tubs, and all of my red fences seem to be fine... Bryan (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I just rechecked all mine and out of 48, 2 of them have a missing chunk out of the middle and some flash on teh back. The missing piece is identical, which looks like a mould fault to me. Time to call Lego and complain. Kevin (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I got 3 from 4 boxes yesterday. Yes, that is exactly the miscasting I have too...except as well as the flash, there is a missing bit of the fence. James (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Interesting. I just sorted out 6 of these tubs last night and one of the red fences had flash on one end. I'll have to check the others over more carefully. Incidentally, 5 out of the 6 tubs had a Lego COnsumer Survey card inside - this is the (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Heather, if you want any spicific parts, I am willing to go splits on a few more buckets. Be warned, however, that it seems like we have gotten some with a miscasting of the fence part. I have one miscast fence, and I saw another one at the zellers (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Classic Tub on sale at Zellers
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(...) Oh if it's set #4291 (760 pieces BTW) I suggest you buy several of them. :) There's quite a few red low slopes, 4 blue windows (not train), and many 1xN & 2xN bricks in various colours, not to mention a multitude of plates. There's even a blue (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Classic Tub on sale at Zellers
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In the Zellers flyer this week is an 800-piece "Classic Tub", which from the tiny picture looks like one of those rubbermaid-style rectangular plastic boxes, with a bubble pack stuck on top with some pieces in it, and what looks like a "canyon" (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Stating the Obvious(?)
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Called S@H today and asked about the McD set (#3448) and the promo plane (#1775) and was told neither are available. I also asked about the move to the US. The rep said the english side will be moved but the french side will remain. TJ (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Not much, if anything. There's been a cookie tin found in some parts of Canada, but not others, see (URL) and the thread surrounding it for more details. HTH James (URL) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I will be traveling to toronto from new york state this nov., and am wondering if there are any canada exclusive sets available. -John Rudy (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Busy Bee
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Oh and here's a sight Simon Denscombe aka Carbon 60 setup for Busy Bee: (URL) Jang <tjang@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:FJtzLx.4Aw@lugnet.com... (...) going (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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I called Busy Bee this morning to put myself on the 6347 queue. The women said they expect them in about 2 weeks. Shipping is rather steep, so I thought, if anybody else wants to add on to my list and split the shipping (depending on quantity (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: S@H Classic Favourites
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(...) I have been thinking about it. My CU hit me with a fee for a canadian MO again. If you live in Canada, have a good rep, and are comfortable with positional swings of as much as 1000 US either way (that is, you need to be somewhat liquid, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) <shrug> Ask Larry, he's the man. Normally, I'd be happy to do it, but I'm strapped for cash right now.(1) However, I've cross-posted this to loc.canada There should be someone out there willing to give you a hand. 1:@$#^$#@%$ landscapers. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Special prices at Walmart
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Latest Canadian Walmart flyer has these sets at 50% of original price: 6969 $29.44 2162 $24.97 2154 $24.97 6087 $24.97 2161 $14.98 Not great sets but the price is good. Price valid until Oct 24, 99. (25 years ago, 9-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | lego gathering
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HI: kind of short notice But......... Several lego maniacs will be gathering for no real reason on Sunday Oct. 10 somewhere in Toronto. if you are interested e-mail me. maybe a swap meet, maybe a show and tell. nothing formal, just a casual (...) (25 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Halloween Candy
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G'Day Since we all need to buy Halloween candy anyway....at Canadian Tire I picked up a few packs of Trebor Allan 'Karnival Pops' (lollypops), an almost 1 pound bag for $ 2.29. So what you say .... inside the bag is a coupon for ..... $ 5 off Lego (...) (25 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Attention Calgarians & Edmontonians - Hobby Show
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(...) Yup, one or two. :) I haven't heard too much out of Calgary, but we've got between 3 & 6 active AFOLs in Edmonton (and St. Paul) that stay in semi-active contact, and a few more that come out of the woodwork every once in a while. (...) Is (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | 20% off at Canadian Superstore
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Canadian Superstore already have the best consistent prices on Lego around me, and now they have 20% off on all Lego and Duplo. I bought about $600 worth but there's still lots left. Emperor's Stronghold for $39.99, anyone? I assume this is (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Cookies ?
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They would be the same tins as earlier found in UK Tesco's stores then. One small difference though, the four sets we were offered were 2880, 2884, 2886, and 2849! (Duckie) Dave Till Oliver Giesen wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 3-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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$9.99 Canadian ? What would that be, about $8US ? If so, then that make it an even better deal. Ray (...) (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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Thanks Oliver. I'll take that number down to WM tomorrow and see if I can stir up some interest. Ray (...) (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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G'Day The label on side side lists the ingredients and at the bottom of the label states: Produced by/Fabrique par: Ripensa A/S, Orstedsvej 10, 6760 Ribe, Denmark. No other identifing marks. UPC Code 0 31784 00480 0 Cheers! Oliver <Snipage> (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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(...) Aw, nuts. I should've suspected that they'd be using it to promote Twon Jr. :-P Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow! That almost(1) looks like a Lego product! Are there anyother brand names on there at all? Any indication of who makes the cookies? 1: I say almost because the copyright notice says "...used with permission" James (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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G'Day A little more information about the cookies: they come in tin about 8" in diameter and 8" high, there is a picture of the set that is inside, and on the extreme left edge the model number can be seen (2880,2882,2884,2886) also a picture is on (...) (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | Star Wars sale at Zellers
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According to the flyer I got today, Zellers will have the Star Wars Lego sets at 20% off from October 2 to October 8. The words say "All Star Wars", but I think the picture only shows non-episode-one sets. I'm not 100% sure, however. (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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Nope, none in the Mountain View, CA Walmart. Will have to check Milpitas tomorrow... (...) (25 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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Anyone else seen these? Are there different sets inside, and is it random, or do you KNOW what you are getting? I'll be checking my local Walmart tonight. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo, lugnet.market.shopping)
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If you can give me the UPC (bar code) number off the label, I'll bug the WalMart folks about it. I know that sometimes they will get things they normally do not stock if you ask nicely and you know the UPC number. Also, what department of WalMart (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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Todd Lehman <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:FIqAB2.AHr@lugnet.com... (...) Lgeo (...) pack (...) They could be the same as we had in the UK, from Tesco. The tins have Town Jr pictures on them here. What do yours have? Huw (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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(...) No dice. Nor sugar cookies, nor promotional Lego. Not that this necessarily means anything. Oliver, do you think you could give us a bit more detail? (brand name, appearance, etc) James (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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(...) Is this some kind of sick and twisted pun? :-) Well, it was a wicked good pun anyway. (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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(...) pack (...) I'll have a look this evening (San Fernando Valley are of Los Angeles) and advise. Cheers, Roger (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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(...) Me too. I'll stop in at a local WalMart during lunch, and check. Anyone in the US want to check and see if WalMarts there have these? James (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
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| | Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
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(...) That's sweet! Is this a new promotion? News to me! --Todd [followups to lugnet.loc.ca,lugnet.promo] (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general)
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| | Cookies ?
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G'Day Saw somehting interesting at WalMart, Danish sugar cookie tins, with a Lgeo set inside. They seem to be the small sets that are part of the action pack series (288x). Only bought one so far, but has any one else seen these ? Also noticed while (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Heather!
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Heather, if your still here, I'm here now in St John's. James P (25 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.nf)
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| | Re: Club Z Lego stuff
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(...) Hardly worth that price. Wal-Mart sells them for $30. Which is a dammed good way to buy a 9V battery box and motor... (I have 3 already, and don't really need more right now...I'd rather something else...) James Powell (25 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Club Z Lego stuff
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I just picked up the new Zellers Club Z catalog. I figured I may as well list the Lego related stuff in thre, to complement the Sears Canada stuff I did earlier. Unlike the previous catalog, this one has some good stuff! Pages 174 & 175. CyberSlam (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Diving Expedition Explorer #6560
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I hope that maybe you can help me. My grandson wants me to get him for his birthday, the Lego Diving Expedition Explorer (#6560) that is now discontinued, but was in the 1997 catalog. Can you give me several leads as to where I might be able to go (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears Wish Book Items
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I got my Sears Wish Book (Christmas catalog) yesterday, and it has several Lego, MegaBloks and BlockMen items in it. I thought I would list them all here, for those who don't get the catalog. Note: all prices are Canadian Dollars Note: no piece (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sears Catalog
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G'Day Going through the Sear's WishBook (saying I wish, I wish, I wish) I noticed that they have the LEGO Advent calender for sale for $29.99. Cheers! Oliver Tony Jang <tjang@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:FHGIyH.BuB@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) (...) (25 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zeller's has 15% off Lego this week
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G'Day Just noticed that Zeller's has 15% off Lego this week. Could not resist getting the new Model Team Dragster 5533. Cheers! Oliver (25 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears Catalog
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Recieved my Sears catalog today. Of note (sorry, no set nos): "Only at Sears" (also S@H) Coast Guard, 221pcs, $90 Tank Truck (Space Port), 117pcs, $20 Demolition Van, 573pcs, $100 "New" Super Street Sensation Car, 1408pcs, $200 Railway Express, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | looking for club/group
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Hi. I gave my nephew a Mindstorms kit a few weeks ago, and while he's having a lot of fun with it, he's also getting a bit frustrated. (He'll be 9 in October.) I would like to find a group, club, or bunch of enthusiasts in the Ottawa/Carleton area (...) (25 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Silas in Vancouver
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I just sort of assumed that other Vancouver LEGO aficionados would notice the 'new kid'. I mean, LEGO people kind of stand out in a crowd, even if it is a few million in size. Randy Silas P <silasp@uvic.ca> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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What do you mean "look out for"? Are you implying something :) He's right though, I am in town, and getting myself all settled in, now there is one more hard core Lego Maniac in the city! feel free to drop me a note ( silasp@uvic.ca ) Silas Randy (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Silas in Vancouver
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Hey Vancouver Lugnet-ers: Watch out for Silas, he's in your neighbourhood for the next 4 months. Randy (the non-defector) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Lego Display at Scarbourgh Center
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In the Scarbourgh Town Center (East on the LRT) there is an amazing "Medieval Castle" on display by a young chap called Alex de Lint (13). He has used 99% standard bricks, but the curves and contours that he manages to capture without specialised (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | letters to TLG (was Re: Bulk Ordering - Secrets Revealed.)
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(...) Gary, you can add my name to your list, if it's not there yet (can't recall if I sent it to you or not.): James Brown, 350+ sets, 30,000+ pieces Also, I am writing a letter of my own, independantly, since multiple individual letters tend to (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Jambalaya
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Please sign me up for the minifig box Kevin Wilson Vancouver, BC (25 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | New Site - The Unofficial Lego Technic Service Catalog is now online
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Ever wanted to know what Technic Service parts are available? And what about the prices???? Well now you can. The unofficial Lego Technic Service Catalog with Prices is now online. It has Canadian and US Prices and a Price Code Letters and Link for (...) (25 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | I'm Baaack (Canadian Jambalaya's)
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Ok, I'm back. (and mostly caught up on my e-mail, no less) I'll try to sum up things fairly concisely, if I can. Box #5 has 4 Canadians interested in it so far. (Counting Martin & me) We could use some more, folks. I think that regular airmail (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Q & A
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Well I received my S&H catalog on Monday. It seems from the mail and postings that the West Coast is sent out last. My one disappointment was that there was not mention of the "Classic Train" #3225. When it was mentioned from people in the US I (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Jambalaya
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Please sign me up for the Canadain Tour on General box #5 Thank you, Darryl Harms Alberta (25 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Jambalaya
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Please sign me up for Gener al box #5 Kevin (25 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canada tout question
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Hi, Canada Post is charging 2 different rate for XpressPost 1 regional and 1 national. So here are the questions: do we need xpresspost or regular mail is enough? If xpresspost is requiried do we do a one way trip across Canada? If the second option (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: S@H Canada Specials July 5-9 , '99
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Chris Gray wrote in message ... (...) Geez I'm glad I'm not the only one... John Battcock (25 years ago, 15-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: S@H Canada Specials July 5-9 , '99
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Kevin Wilson <70641.507@compuserve.com> writes: [Cdn Summer S@H catalog:] (...) Nope. The small folder in the middle has some "Hot Picks", all under $15.00, but no sign of any parts packs at all. And, my black roof bricks *still* haven't arrived - (...) (25 years ago, 15-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: S@H Canada Specials July 5-9 , '99
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(...) <snip...> (...) No parts packs page? Uh oh.... Kevin (25 years ago, 14-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: S@H Canada Specials July 5-9 , '99
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(...) I got mine early last week. Star Wars on the front cover. 6 pages of Star Wars 2 pages of Space Port 1 page of Ninja 1 page of Adventurers 2 pages of Rock Raiders 1 page of Rescue 1 page of Town 2 pages of Train 1 page of computer stuff 1 page (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: S@H Canada Specials July 5-9 , '99
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Yeah I called S@H Canada about a month ago and they said they were mailing catalogues shortly. But I still haven't got mine yet! It's not fair - people in the States have gotten theirs already AND they have access to 8448... Among other things. (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: S@H Canada Specials July 5-9 , '99
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(...) Has anybody received their catalog yet? I'm still waiting for mine. TJ (25 years ago, 14-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Jambalaya questions
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While the economy is good, I thihnk having some churn and differentiation in who gets things in what order is good. if we have 5 boxes all of which go through the same 5 people in the same order, that may not be a good thing. I'll pay extra to send (...) (25 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Jambalaya update #2
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Sean McInnis wrote in message <37B1E440.5E15997B@n...com.ca>... (...) In the interst of Sean's wife getting a peak at the minifig box, you can add my name to that box as well... any more volunteers? John Battcock (25 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Jambalaya update #2
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(...) wants it. (25 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canadian Jambalaya update #2
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Okay, here's what we've got so far: Confirmed Canadian tours: General Box #1 (10 people) General Box #2 (11 people) Junk Box #1 (5 people) Tentative Canadian tours: Drab Box #1 (5 people) Technic Box #1 (3 people) Canadian tours without enough (...) (25 years ago, 10-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Jambalaya questions
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Ok, I've got a couple of questions, mostly along the lines of "would people be offended if..." Having looked at the lists that Mookie has so kindly compiled, I can see a couple place where routing can be make much simpler, but it involves shuffling (...) (25 years ago, 10-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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