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This 69.99 is a week long TRU sale...they had a lot of the blue and green ones on Sunday. They are not with the standard LEGO sets. They have them tucked away with Mindstorms in the electronics department. Bob -----Original Message----- From: (...) (22 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen Spybotics in stores yet? (Canada)
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"Robert Horvath" <rjsahorvath@rogers.com> wrote in message news:000601c247e9$99...ome.net... (...) Are they on sale? Or is that the normal price? They are $60USD so $69.99CDN is a steal! Thanks! Dean (22 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | RE: Has anyone seen Spybotics in stores yet? (Canada)
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Hi, They are on sale here in Kitchener, Ontario at TRU at $69.99 vs. $89.99 regular. Bob -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Dean Husby Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 9:06 PM To: (...) (22 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Has anyone seen Spybotics in stores yet? (Canada)
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Has anyone seen Spybotics in the stores yet here in Canada? (I'm from Vancouver) I'm itching to pick one up. Thanks Dean (22 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Galidor Action Figures
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Galidor Action Figures Euripides and Jens See them at: (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Glen Gower wrote in message ... (...) to (...) Best prices - Canadian Superstore, Wal-Mart (but being summer, probably rotten selection) Best selection - Bay Downtown, TRU branches Older sets (at high prices) - The Games People in Gastown and at (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) It depends, where are you comming from? We may or may not have a bigger selection than at home. If you are familiar with Candian stores, The Bay and Zellers sometimes have lego for 20% off. Lego hunting in Vancouver proper is somewhat lacking, (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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My wife and I will be in Vancouver next week on holiday. Any recommendations for buying Lego? What stores have the best selection? What stores have the best prices? Anywhere we should go "out of our way" to see? Thanks in advance for the tips, -GG. (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Hi, I was at the TRU in Lansdowne Mall today and all of the new Episode II sets are available now. Prices are as follows (all in CDN dollars): 7103 Jedi Duel 14.99 7113 Tusken Raider Encounter 14.99 7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit 39.99 7153 Jango Fett's (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Err just to remind anyone in the Vancouver Area, you can pick up the latest copy of the Westender with that cover and the VLC story is in it (Right next to the dog poop article :/ , *wonders how this article got spotlighted with no replies* ) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.general)
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One of the VLC's members recently did a cover for a local urban magazine. The Westender attended our last meeting and they brought up the challenge of a lego tree on the next issue. David took up the challenge and his work is prominently displayed, (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.general) !!
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See box shots at: (URL) at TOYS R US in Coquitlam BC Canada $14.99 Cdn No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 2-Mar-02, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Bohrok VA now available in Vancouver
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(...) Oddly enough, I found them at a Fortinos (a big grocery store) in Toronto. ("Let's check the list... bread, milk, cheese, LEGO...") (22 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.year.2002)
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| | Bohrok VA now available in Vancouver
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Bohrok VA now available in Vancouver Canada Safeway at Lougheed Mall has the Bohrok VA for $4.99 Cdn each. All 6 are available. No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.year.2002)
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| | Re: More train work this week...
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(...) Lego train but have yet to sit down and really try to build some of my own cars. These pictures and ideas of yours may just inspire me. (...) To me this just begs for some sort of walkway overpass from the control tower to the viewing area. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.cal)
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I cleaned off the kitchen table this week, in order to sort some LEGO bought over the past few months, and to *finally* build something! I worked on a couple new iterations of the multi-bed 'well-car' designs. I'd made a new page ((URL) to document (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.cal)
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"Reid & Norma Tomlins" <tomlins@infinet.net> wrote in message news:3C239100.F3C9E4...net.net... (...) I saw this set at the Cary, NC TRU a few days ago. Not being an Alpha Team fan, I didn't pay much attention to it. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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The URL is: (URL) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Actually, A questions is why is this set not in the new 2002 catalog? Understand I am sure some things are developed well in advance, but mention of this one isn't anywhere to be found, until now. So what other sets may show up unheard of before? (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) URL, please? thx LFB (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Set Price $ 29.99 Cdn Also posted quick digital picture of some of the new parts to Brickshelf Reid (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) WOW, that looks like a GREAT set (I'm talking about parts here)! About $29.99, I assume? I really hope you bought one of these, because I want to know about everything in it! (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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New Alpha Team Set Found new Alpha Team Set at TOYS R US in Coquitlam BC Canada 4789 - Alpha Team Aquatic Mech Will post scan to Brickshelf shortly (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | 2002 Lego Sets at TOYS R US
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Found the following 2002 Lego Sets at TOYS R US in Coquitlam BC STAR WARS: 7139 Ewok Attack 7200 Final Duel I 7201 Final Duel II 7203 Jedi Defense I 7204 Jedi Defense II 8009 R2-D2 ALPHA TEAM: 4790 Alpha Team Deep Sea Robot Diver 4792 Alpha Team (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: 6150 Crystal Detector
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) Yes, they have a whole whack of them at the Zellers in North Van too. I'm waiting for them to go on clearance after Xmas :-)... I can't see much in the way of parts in them that I would find useful. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | 6150 Crystal Detector
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Hi all, I just found a bunch of 6150 Crystal Detector sets for $15 CDN! I found them at Zellers at Lansdowne Mall (Richmond, BC in Canada) and they had around 20 copies. Although the set doesn't really interest me, it was a pleasant sight to see (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I'm hoping to catch up with Dean and/or some of the other VLC members Saturday evening. (My NLSO is also coming, but she'll be at the Sharks/Canucks game....) We arrive mid-day Saturday, and leave Monday afternoon, and may head for the big parks on (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) The 'Popular Vote' was not handled well this year. There was NOT one announcement about it, everyone I talked to said "What a popular vote? Where do I do it? How?" etc... So most didn't vote I'd bet... Since no one but the regular train people (...) (23 years ago, 13-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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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) Here's a pic of my wife holding the plaque last year... (URL) Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - (URL) Vancouver LEGO Club - (URL) (23 years ago, 13-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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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) finest (...) Thanks Larry! (...) It's out plaque for winning the popular choice layout award at the show last year. We didn't get it this year unfortunately, even with a twice as big and 4 times as good (...) (23 years ago, 13-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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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) That's a pretty neat way of doing it. I tried this before (without the tyres though), but couldn't get it all to fit close enough together whilst still being flexible enough to get round corners. Congratulations to Robin for making it work. (...) (23 years ago, 13-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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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) work. And what I think is so neat is the *expanse* of it. I had a question, what is the placard (with the rail section) embedded in the mountain (visible in (URL) ) all about? Is it an award of some sort? I didn't see a clearer pic at a short (...) (23 years ago, 13-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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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Just to add another accolade to this thread ... It was small-ish and could easily have been missed, but was so totally clever that I must give credit where it's due. Check out this pic: (URL) built this automated billboard. It's one of those (...) (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, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Thanks Geordan. It was great finally meeting you. I've reread your post several times. Thanks again. Robin PS ... oh ya, and the cheque's in the mail ... ;-) (...) (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, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) Thanks! You have quite accurately described the exact methodology behind this locomotive's articulation. I would mention that all these trucks or bogies are actually all attached to each other with pivot points, to form an almost (...) (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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| | More Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC!
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Here are our Digicam pics of the Trains 2001 show. I think you'll like them. (URL) There were taken with a 4 year old digital Camera, so they are not the best, but it's all we have. So NO complaining... :-) Also, we FINALLY got the rest of the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Geordan Hankinson wrote in message ... (...) was Thanks Geordan :-) The Victorian House has 3 floors plus the roof, and I spent a lot of time yesterday lifting them on and off for people. It was nice to meet you yesterday - hope to see you soon at (...) (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, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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[ FUT lugnet.town ] Kevin: (...) Looks great! I would appreciate some close-ups of the farm and animals in this picture: (URL) looks like there are some good ideas I would like to reuse. Jacob (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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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Can I quote your "review" on our website? Thanks. Xandria "Geordan Hankinson" <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:GMoD24.46z@lugnet.com... (...) life (...) think) (...) WOW! (...) boot! (...) only (...) was (...) events! (...) 2001. (...) 4pm (...) (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, lugnet.general)
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| | 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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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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| | Re: Trip to Seattle
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(...) Well I've posted about my situation a while ago, and I'll just reiterate what I've said: I can only go on Friday since I'm leaving the country on Saturday. My car is small and can only fit 2 people comfortably, and the seats are occupied (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Trip to Seattle
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So, we still need to make a definite plan for this trip down to Seattle for the world record train track attempt. I have 5 seats in my van. So far they are filled by myself, my daughter, Dean, possibly Alex (who will give up her place to a train (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Dark Side Developer Kit spotted in Vancouver!
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Hi, Actually, in Richmond Center, there's a small toy store called "Kid's Wonderland." And it surely is! Today I spotted the Dark Side Developer Kit - I think they had two copies. The price tag is $149.99 CDN. It was in the front window. Also, they (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Extremely cheap 4561 Railway Express
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If anyone wants this set, the Zellers at Semiahmoo Mall in White Rock has several marked down to $99, then with the 30% off they come out at about $69! There were still 3 or so left when I finished yesterday. Kevin (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: New Sets at TRU!
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I was at the TRU in Langley the other day. They had all of the stuff mentioned in this thread as well as the new Pod racers bucket! It's about the size of the smaller (red) buckets, and is black with metallic silver specks in it. Pretty funky! While (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
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Wayne & Terri, and Laura, and those who emailed me with offers of a place to stay - thank you all very much. Right now we don't how many are coming or when so I don't think we can make definite plans, but I will get back to you nearer to the time (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
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(...) Wayne & Terri (Seattle) (24 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) My husband and I can provide crash space for two unfriendly people, or four or so friendly folks. More, if you are willing to sleep on the floor (we have a very large living room and a moderately ok spare room, one wimpy futon and one wimpier (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
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I'm working on having space available. I think a few other PNLTCers may have room, too, though our first priority is the Portland members coming in. Wlyk soon. In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes:<snip> Would any PNLTC'ers be (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Well, I have a 7-seater van which I'm willing to fill with people and Lego. (Don't think we could fit 7 people PLUS Lego... there will have to be a balance struck...). ANyway, if people from here want to share gas and make a road trip of it, I'm OK (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
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Kevin, by all means, bring loads of track and structures -- we have the real estate! Make it a road trip with as many other folks from Vancouver as you can bring. dan parker/PNLTC In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes: <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
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(...) Angeles. The timing of the event seems to coincide with the time I'll be relatively close to Seattle. As the event gets closer, I will know for certain. I'd love to mee up with some Seattle-based playmates ;-) -Dave (URL) of the M-tron (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: PNLTC to break Guinness record!
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(...) I was thinking the exact same thing... I took some pics of my latest creations. But the html page isn't ready yet. soon. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) I think we'd better make an expedition down from Vancouver for this event! Should we bring track? Buildings? Kevin (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: New Sets at TRU!
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Interesting...I was in the TRU in Surrey tonight, and they had similar stuff. They had the Dinosaur Adventurers, set 5921 - Research Glider (URL) 5955- All Terrain Trapper (URL) a red airplane which I think is a 2000 set, but I'm not sure. Didn't (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | New Sets at TRU!
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Hi, Saw a few new sets today at the TRU in Richmond. Sorry I don't know the set numbers, and/or official names: SW AAT $27.99 (there were 2 left when I was there) Soccer grand stand Soccer shoot & score Racers (set with green hair) Adventurers set (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | A good find - Aquazone, UFO, Pirates
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Howdy Vancouver LUGNETers. In a toy store near where I live (Surrey) called Jack in the Box, has several older sets available: Set 2153 Robo Stalker (URL) 2154 Robo Master (URL) 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall (2 of these) (URL) 6199 Hydro (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Wanted: LDraw enthusiast in BC, Canada
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I need some LDraw help! Specifically, I need someone local (Vancouver/Victoria/Fraser Valley, BC Canada) who would be interested in LDrawing some models for me. Recompense in Lego or $$ to be negotiated. If interested, please email me at (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Looking for 2152...
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(...) You should ask the LEGO merchandiser that works that store. The display is property of LEGO, not TRU. The sets are glued, and glued to the base but most of the movable axles etc should still work. They may want to get rid of it if the sets are (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Looking for 2152...
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It seems that the Lego display has caught the attention of a few people, anyway I'm actually only interested in one of the UFO sets. Later Adam (...) be (...) (24 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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