 | | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) Nice stuff. in particular I found extremely interesting this: (URL) yet seen somewhere this locomotive (or a similar one),which features two GREAT ideas (congrats to builder): 1.tyres instead of aluminium rims (yes,it's less realistic,but it's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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I just posted pictures of the Vancouver Lego Club's layout at Trains 2001. Take a look at (URL) finished setup (mostly!) today, and the show is tomorrow from 9am to 4pm at the Cameron Recreation Centre, Burnaby BC. If you're in the area, come say Hi (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | VLC to attend the Trains 2001 in Vancouver, BC CANADA
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Hi all, This is an official reminder for all of you on the VLC Announcement list. This weekend the VLC is proud to be participating in the Trains 2001 show at the Cameron Recreation Center in Burnaby. Relevant details can be found below. For more (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Sales on Lego for the Upcoming Week...
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Hi, These sales are in effect from Monday, Oct. 22 until Sunday, Oct. 28: Sears: 20% off all Harry Potter Lego (only HP stuff) Bay: 20% off all Lego I love Christmas - it's my favourite time of year. :) -Bryan (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Sale at Toybox on W broadway
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Hi Gail!! Haven't heard from you in a long time! How are you? Drop me an email if you have the chance. (...) I was there a couple of months ago, and they just had the usual stuff. Overpriced, of course. No train stuff, or rare sets. Robin Sather (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Sale at Toybox on W broadway
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Greetings, My ex was by Toybox (a very nice independant toy store) on W Broadway in Vancouver (a few blocks west of MacDonald) and noticed that they are having a sale, he thinks it is 25% off everything, Tuesday 9th til Saturday 13th. They used to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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Bryan, thanks for the Info. Christian (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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Hi, thanks for the info. Since I will probably visit both, Canada and the US, I'll chooes the cheapest one I will find. Thanks again, Christian (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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(...) Dan & Christian, The last time I was at Toys-R-Us (in Hamilton, Ontario) they had blue tubs on for $25CAD. So I would rather spend $25CAD than $20US, which is about $30CAD. Our dollar may be weaker but it is undervalued and therefore makes (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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(...) Followup; I went to Toys R Us last night and they had 22 of them for $20 USD each. Also I forgot to mention that the Lego "Life on Mars" Truck Tour is in the Seattle area on August 18, 19. This is a large tractor trailer truck that is a (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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(...) Zellers and Toys R Us have those big tubs in stock. I'm not sure if you'll find 20 all in one store, but there are a few of those stores throughout the Vancouver area. I believe they are regularly priced at CDN$24.99, and if you're lucky, you (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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(...) 6093 (...) You wouldn't be considering a trip down to the Seattle area? I would love to get some of those Tour de France sets. I know the blue tubs are in abundance south of the border. Dan Moquin (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | blue tubes 3033 in Vancouver and Lego from Germany in return
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Hi, I am coming to Vancouver next week, and since they are not available in Germany, I would like to buy some blue tubs 3033. I would like to know if they are still available in Canada? And if you know any shop in Vancouver or nearby, where I can (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van) !
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| | How about a Brickfest West?
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Well, I've been looking at the pics of Friday's Brickfest activities on Brickshelf, and checking out the webcams, and I'm jealous! I wanna go too! How about a Brickfest Northwest? Anyone in Seattle up for organising something like this? I don't (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Soccer Ball
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(...) 3411 is $19.99 regular at Walmart. Calum (23 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Soccer Ball
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(...) US S@H Specials, Feb 14 - Feb 20, 2001 Highlighted: (details) View Raw Message System 3411 Blue Bus w/ soccer ball $19.99 $15.99 I don't know if you've seen this, but I hope this helps! Sincerely, --==Richard==-- You can reach me @ (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Soccer Ball
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Doesn't seem anyone seen them :-( So I'll take Kevin's advice and repost. I've had a pair of recent additions to our household and thought it would be fun to see them kicking around the Lego soccer ball in a few months time. So if anyone has at (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Soccer Ball
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Tony Jang wrote in message ... (...) Haven't seen any, but if you just want the soccer ball rather than the whole shebang, ask here and on lugnet.org.ca.bc.vlc - I bet people have spares. Kevin ---...--- Victorian House: Limited edition kit (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Q: Soccer Ball
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Would anyone know if there are any of the Soccer Team Bus sets _with_ the mini soccer balls around town anywhere? TJ (23 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Train show
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OK... I am _right now_ unable to commit to doing the victoria train show...I don't _yet_ know if I will be in victoria at all. That being said, I think it is about 95% chance that I will be back in Victoria before September. As soon as I have a (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: A hint for the 2001 sets for you Vancouver folks
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Yeah, that's the place. I got the snowspeeder there a week or two before I had seen them anywhere else, which I think was released at the same time as the Y-wing/tie. They did also have the other sets as well, at that time. I haven't been there in a (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: A hint for the 2001 sets for you Vancouver folks
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Is this the toy store in Peninsula Village on 24th Avenue?? I believe it is, and if so, something changed from the last time I went in there! It was mid March of 1999. I had been going into Zellers and TRY every day for about two weeks, looking for (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | A hint for the 2001 sets for you Vancouver folks
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Greetings Vancouver. I just wanted to share some info on a store that I lived near, in South Surrey, called Jack in the Box toys. I found it to be a good source for the newer sets, they even had the Star Wars sets when they first came out before (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Trains 2000 (Burnaby, BC Canada): Award Won
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Greetings! Today, November 12, 2000, a milestone was reached in the short history (so far) of the Vancouver Lego Club. Today, after a couple months of painstaking planning (as can be attested by the number of posts recently), we debuted at the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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I finally found a source for the blue tubs! (I won't be going to get any soon since I crashed my pickup) I bought my first last week at the Coquitliam TRU (On King Edward) I took the wrong exit off the Trans Canada and ended up lost in Port (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Vancouver Lego CLub to participate in Train Show Nov 12
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We're pleased to announce that the Vancouver Lego Club will be taking part in "Trains 2000" on Nov 12th at the Cameron Recreation Centre in Burnaby, BC, Canada (9523 Cameron St) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We'll be exhibiting a 16' x 6' lego train (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea) !
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| | Re: Killer Zellers Deal
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(...) You can better that deal by taking advantage of the 20% off Stars Wars Lego as posted by Kevin Zwicker & Jeff Shiner. What's better than $49.99 - $39.99! Happy Hunting. Andrew Burt (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Killer Zellers Deal
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I'm sure you've all noticed this one, but since noone's posted ... The current Zeller's Star Wars bonus pack: 7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing 7130 Snowspeeder 2 great sets, total pieces about 620 ... Bonus pack price, $49.99 !! That's about half price, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) [At WalMart] (...) Ditto here in Windsor, Ontario..., $17.88. Wicked deal when you figure the tub itself is probably worth about 6 bux, so the LEGO only costs 12 bucks for 1200 pieces..., a penny each! KDJ ___...___ Kyle D. Jackson, LUGNETer (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) Try Wal-Mart. I picked up my third tub tonight (in PEI) for less than $18 at Wal-Mart. I paid full price on the first and got the second at Zellers during a 15% off Lego + 10% extra discount. The blue 1200 piece tubs and the green 140 piece (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) I think we've got a plethora of straight grey road plates, so that's what I would suggest. We still may need to do a inventory count of all our different plates to ensure that our current layout will work. Robin (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) I picked up two tubs from TRU. Full price though. Sigh... Anyway I can do the second Tank. Not bad. One thing. What colour base Plate should it be? Maybe a straight plate so the trucks can drive up to it? Gray or green? Or if half plates, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) G'day all..... I'm back in Aussie land now...but about 3 weeks ago I was in Montreal....and I picked up one of those blue tubs in question....from a little toyshop on the main street opposite the Art museum...they had I think around 6 of them (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) Yes! Finally! tubs at 20% off! Would you? That would be GREAT! Thanks! I'll take 6. I was out of White! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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(...) I think our local (Lynn Valley) Zellers has a few. If they have, want me to pick them up for you? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Blue Tubs
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Does anyone know any stores that have the large 1200 blue tubs? Preferable on sale (Zellers) but I'll take anywhere... Thanks Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Small Sets
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(...) Some PharmaSave stores have those sets, too... same-ish price, though... 1268 is cute... =) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Small Sets
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(...) <snip> Tony, did you know there's a Vancouver Lego CLub? Check the newsgroup here on lugnet (lugnet.org.ca.vlc) and the website at (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Small Sets
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Save-On-Foods has a few some sets I've never seen before (ie TRU, Wal-Mart, etc). 1271 Jungle Surprise 1265 Moon Buggy 1269 White Ninja 1268 Bike Blaster At $4.89 + tax they're pretty expensive for a handful of parts and a minifig. I found them at (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Possible Bargain?
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I was at the Guildford mall Bay store this afternoon, and found a previously opened Spider Slayer technic set (#3038). I did a quick check, and the motor and connecting wire is still there. I didn't check for the figures, but it looked as though a (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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