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Mine came with two copies of BIONICLE #1- one in a bag with the magazine, and one in its own bag. The magazine is decent, but the MOCs aren't as cool this time. And here are the real Ontario prices of the S@H specials: KC501 Turanga Collector's Kit (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Lego Life on Mars Tour
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Cool at least Canada finally gets a stop. Although they should have made it for the weekend, so kids who have working parents get a chance as well. Cheers Oliver "Kevin Stone" <h-kstone@home.com> wrote in message news:GDro49.q9@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Looks like Lego has organized a Life On Mars Truck Tour that is slated to be at the Science Centre in Toronto on July 5th and 6th. The tour truck with adjacent tents is to be set up in the parking lot, so admission is free. Here is the link for (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca)
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| | Re: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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(...) I think you are right...6600 has been generally viewed by most as "disappointing"...very juniorized as you say...except the "crane" has 3 different attatchments which isn't too bad... me...I just love the raised hiway...and hopefully in (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | RE: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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Hi, I've always checked the Sears Outlet in Kitchener for LEGO and they never had any. So I went there today thinking that I might luck out. They did have a few small sets: Soccer Expansion Set, Firefighters Lift Truck, Island Hopper, and the (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) Although I hate juniorization, I ended up picking up set 6600 for my three year old son. He loves cranes, and I figure with this set being extremely juniorized it is appropriate for his age with supervised play. Besides I'm getting tired of (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) <snip> (...) Just for the record, I bought one of these a little while back, and it's a pretty disappointing set: extreme juniorization. The road bits and some of the construction hardware is neat, but the vehicle chassis, crane deck, etc, (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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WoW... so very much to check out! Thanx for the heads-up :) (I was looking for a 'UCS Tie Fighter' at a good price!!!) --==Richard==-- (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Lego at Sears Outlet Brampton
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I thought I would share some good deals I found today at the Sears Outlet in Brampton (Queen & 410). Two previous times I've checked this location there was no sign of Lego to be found - today was a different story. All Lego has an additional 25% (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Meeting
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(...) I will be asking my very cool wife if I can come out to play on Wednesday also. Please email me directions to your place also. And by the way, you're not alone Jude, I also am very jealous of all these great scores I've been hearing about. (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I understand, but tough cookies for anyone who would complain. (...) That is fine, email me shiningblade@home.com with the details (address and parking instructions) I do not think you want to post you address on the web. (...) Good idea. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I can do the meeting Wednesday evening. I have to tell you though that I do not have much on display (exept for tonnes of bricks). Only one MOC under construction and I am planning on tearing apart the backend to make it longer. Warning: it will be (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: score
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(...) Have you got my mail in your Sympatico mailbox? If you are out of town already I can post my list here. (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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(...) I for one think an Ontario/Quebec wide get-together would be awesome. I think Ottawa would be a wonderful place to host it too. <grin> Seriously though, I do wish I could get to the rtlToronto/train1 event. I probably won't make it (I'd have (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't give up! the Blockminding game is a lot more free form than Stacking, Sumo or Marbles. There's lots of latitude to build cool stuff! Calum (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I plan to come to rtl8, but my bot is only 20% done. It is a lot harder than I expected. (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How long did you take to come up with that one? :) MonLUG is coming out to rtl/train1, an open invitation stands for Parlugment to come out to train1 or rtl8 (May 26 and June 9 respectively, depending on yer bent (train or technic)) of course. (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, it's LEGO, so it's worth it, right? But I know the feeling you mean, thinking "what have I done?" afterwards. I wish I could get you to buy me some more from the LEGO outlet, but I better slow down for now. I've been told our bank account is (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: score (Ontario Lego Society)
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The lot that you won looks well worth it! But, what I don’t understand is why people go out and buy such new sets only to sell them within a year? (I saw that there was an R2 D2 in your lot, therefore I'm assuming that the seller only recently (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ya, I got outta hand on that one. I was hoping that the seller would say "No...don't ship to Canada". But he replied that it was fine. So like you said I had better enjoy the box. Heading to the Outlet store myself. Any requests from down here? Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Whoa! That is quite the expensive purchase. I hope you get some good stuff in there. I couldn't justify it to myself, but that's just because I would be looking to spend that much on a single 4558 Metroliner train. <grin> By the way, I noticed that (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I was not sure if you were still around for a while. It was quite here for some time. That day I just had a good "word of mouth" sale and immediately following that I scored at Value Village. I also had a great weekend. I got 2162 Hydro Reef Wrecker (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Women's Team and Soccer Value Pack at Whitby TRU!!!!
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(...) Thank you so much for posting that Adam. Now i know i'll get three of those sets!!! -R (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.sports)
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| | Re: Women's Team and Soccer Value Pack at Whitby TRU!!!!
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See my post in .buy/sell here: (URL) to see what is in set 3416. I've seen that soccer pack as well, and there is a number on it, I can't remember what it is, but it is 5 digits like the LoM pack. Adam (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.sports)
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(...) OK so what exactly did you find? A new 2nd hand toy store? Toy Box reopen at somewhere else? Good luck at garage sale? (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Women's Team and Soccer Value Pack at Whitby TRU!!!!
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<set:3416 Women's Team> is at TRU in Whitby, ON!!!...!!! It costs $14.99. I didn't buy one, so I can't tell you exactly what you get. But it does look like a good set. There is also a new value pack for Soccer, which makes a small practice field. (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.sports)
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Tim the answer to that question I left on your machine last night....about $50.00 or less. I had a nice little score today. I got more than enough loose space Lego to over flow a milk crate for a really good price. It is all mixed but there are (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Zellers finally gets Alpha Team, large selection of Creator.
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Saw in Peterborough for the first time, Alpha Team at Zellers! Only two sets, unfortunately- one now, since I bought the only Ogel! Alpha Team is kind of expensive. <set:6771 Ogel Command Striker> $5, 28 pcs ($0.18/pc) <set:6775 Alpha Team Bomb (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: ParLUGment 2nd Meeting
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(...) Glad you could come. It was a lot of fun. (...) Oh, he just can't wait to get his hands on my LEGO. I have to get him his own for sure. (...) Yeah, I would love to get more shelves. But that would cut into my LEGO budget, which is already (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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First of all, I would like to thank Tim for showing off all his loot. All I could do was smile at all the sets and MOCs. I think young Joshua is more than ready to start playing with Tim's toys. From what I saw Tim is not quite ready to share his (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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(...) Wow! They sure sold out fast. I was in that store on April 5th and they still had a good selection of all the Alpha Team sets. AK (23 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | RE: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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My youngest son received two of the smaller Creator sets this morning for Easter. I picked them up at Zeller's last week during a BOGO sale..Tina's House and Spot's Friend. Tina is different, pigtails and all...my wife thinks she's cute ... I'm (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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(...) Most TRUs should already have them. There's a display endcap or island somewhere near the front of the store, at least in the two or three I've been to. They seem neat, but I'm really eager about Lego Creator. The figures are scary, but Race (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | RE: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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Happy Easter! The ToysRUs in Kitchener had all of the Alpha Team including the helicopter with the crew cut minifig and the control center in a special display just for Alpha Team last week. I went yesterday and the display was gone and only two (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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(...) Thanks for the updated highlights in your area!!! (...) The Toys ‘R’ Us in Newmarket (32min outside of Toronto) has only 2 of the sets. They have #6772 Alpha Team Cruiser for about $9.99, and #6774 Alpha Team ATV. The two sets I want (#6771 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Big Shopping Report- Cool LEGO deals in Pickering, ON!
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Mastermind New "Value Pack": <set:3409 Championship Challenge> and <set:6096 Bulls Attack> have been wrapped together in clear plastic and priced at $115. The price of buying the sets separately is $140. <set:8242 Slammer Turbo>, a "June 2001" (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: 7140 XWing anywhere cheap?
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(...) Adam Murtha found the HBC Online page at: (URL) has the LEGO System Star Wars X-Wing Fighter goin’ for $35.00. If you waited for a ‘buy one, get the second at 50% off sale’ the price may be more equitable. Also, I believe my local Toys ‘R’ Us (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Can You Help Me!
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(...) <Medieval speak on> Ah, although I doth said the acquired castle was sought from the Hillcrest valley with the aid of Sir Jeff of Richmond. Nothing was said of paying full retail value. For I, the resourceful lad that I am, paid only $86.00 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: Can You Help Me!
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(...) Personally, Kind Sir Richard, I would rather aquire midieval said set via E-bay for much less than retail... but my quest is probably be harder than yours.....the set is magnificent. 2000 had some nice sets....wish there were more sets put out (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | ParLUGment 2nd Meeting
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Well, the 2nd meeting of ParLUGment went ahead without our fearless leader. Attendees were Jeff Brundige and myself. Not a big turn-out, but it made it easy to get to know each other. The meeting lasted 2.5hrs, and we spent most of the time talking (...) (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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