 | | Robotics Nuts in Windsor?
|
|
Just went to Toys R US in Windsor where I found oodles of Mindstorms boxes...finally! Been rather hard to find it around here. Well, to validate the cost and all that I was forced to declare it a 'Christmas Gift' to my fiance. Which in turn has (...) (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
|
| |
| | Re: Lego Display at Scarbourgh Center
|
|
(...) Here's another fantastic Titanic model for those interested... (URL) (jot and jab) xxx...xxx (25 years ago, 28-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: Visiting Ottawa Dec. 1st
|
|
Wow, thanks for all the info! Sounds like I'll have a busy evening. Ooh, big pirate sets... maybe a second suitcase is in order... Cheers, Heather (...) shoping (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
|
| |
| | Re: Lego Display at Scarbourgh Center
|
|
(...) Wow! That's some ship! But here's the bit that struck me out of the article: "The Pickering Town Centre has shown an interest in displaying it, as has the Durham Board of Education. But the de Lints say Lego Canada Inc of Markham doesn't want (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: Lego Display at Scarbourgh Center
|
|
Apparently Alex de Lint, and his 5 meter minifig scale titanic was shown on Torontonian TV today. My girlfriend saw it, and I'll try and get channel information if anyone is interested! The link showing a small picture of it is still active: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: Visiting Ottawa Dec. 1st
|
|
(...) a (...) May be a truck load of LEGO... You should go to PlayValue, a big toy store located near Kirkwood Ave and Carling Ave (west bound), right behind the Acura auto dealer. At Wednesday they may close at 6pm or 7pm, so be quick! Their (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
|
| |
| | Visiting Ottawa Dec. 1st
|
|
Hi Ottawans (is that right?), I'll be in town for a two-day conference next week, and will have Wednesday evening free. I wanna go SHOPPING! Where's my best bet for coming home with a suitcase full of LEGO? I'm staying downtown, although I expect to (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
|
| |
| | Post Apocalyptic Robot Challange
|
|
We had so much fun the last time: We're doing it again!! Every year, Southern Ontario/GTA folks from the Usenet newsgroup rec.toys.lego have a get together. When's the next one? January 8th! A chance to get together and try the same design (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | Re: FYI - Lego exhibit at Square One Mississauga.
|
|
(...) Sounds like the one in Ottawa Place d'Orleans that ended last week. They should be giving out $5 coupons too. (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | FYI - Lego exhibit at Square One Mississauga.
|
|
G'Day Subject says it all. The have a small play area and several models. A really nice 4' X-Wing, a 3' high R2, and a near live size Vader. If you are near by worth a look, but not worth a long drive. Cheers Oliver PS Looks like maybe LEGO's (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | In Ottawa next week
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | lego gathering
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | looking for club/group
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Lego Display at Scarbourgh Center
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Toronto lego robot challenge
|
|
Calum and I were talking about this, a copy is also being sent to lugnet.robotics my browser and i are not smart enuff to cross post this so from this list please use e-mail or lugnet.robotics ---...--- Forwarded message ---...--- Date: Wed, 28 Jul (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | Lego Pod(store) at Ontario Place
|
|
G'Day Has anyone been to visit the LEGO pod at Ontario Place recently, and did they have any good specials ? (Last summer they had the Technik Space Shuttle on sale for $ 100.) Cheers! Oliver (25 years ago, 20-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | 25% off store wide at The Bay
|
|
G'Day At least in the Toronto area The Bay is having a store wide 25% off almost everything sale on Friday April 30 and Saturday May 1, so far it includes Lego ( and SW Classic and EP1 sets are in a lot of the stores now. Bramalea and Etobicoke (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
|
| |
| | Zellers 15% off
|
|
Well I guess it's the in-landers time to have the Zellers 15% off since it looked like both coasts had it last week. The bonus round is it seems that Zellers is jumping the gun by releasing SW E1 sets early. Also I heard on the Radio to in Toronto (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | Starwars EP1 sets also at Sears
|
|
G'Day While looking for SnowSpeeders I came across Star Wars EP1 sets at the Sears store in Bramelea City center (near Toronto, Ontario). Was able to pick up 7101,7111,7131,7141,7151 these are extremely COOOOL models. WoW. 7101 $9.99 7111 $9.99 7131 (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
|
| |
| | Star Wars E1 Sets Spotted
|
|
Went over to the Zellers today and to my suprise they had the some of the E1 sets in: Gungan sub Anikin's Race Pod Sith Infiltrator Naboo Fighter Light Sabre Duel (25 years ago, 21-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca)
|
