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(...) Ahh great.. That sounds like a good plan. We could get an interested group to goto a pub or someplace small and have a few talks about what we can do to start a TorLug or something along those lines. The robotics event sounds fun.. I'd like to (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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HI: Actually, the get together is just a bunch of us. the only relation to U of T is that i manage a theatre there and it is great to hold the robotic event. but it is not a technic only gathering. I'd love to have some sort of Toronto, lego (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) Yeah the Bay tend to carry the older sets... I found quite a few Cowboys System sets scattered around the toronto area at the various Bays.. it would be quite easy for someone to get a whole set together pretty quickly. (...) yeah its pretty (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) Yeah, it was more interesting than the usual TRU fare.. (...) Eglington? I dunno - I live in Scotland :) (...) Yeah, I have a bit of a gripe about them too, I thought it might be just the location (Eaton Center == first choice of lots of (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) few (...) (~£25) (...) I'll have to check out the TRU at Dufferin.. the one near me is at the Young and Enlington [?sp?] center.. thats where I got the half price cyber slam. The Toys Toys Toys store at the Eaton Center is where I found the 6 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) True, the TRU in Dufferin Mall (?) had lots of Fort LEGOredo for $50+tax (~£25) a while back, along with some generally older looking stuff. If only on that trip I hadn't already sacrificed too many clothes - suitcase and backpack full of (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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I posted this on lugnet.promo and lugnet.market.shopping already but since I live in T.O too so I guess I should post here and share the news with all you Toronto folks. I sent an email to Velux Canada through Velux homepage yesterday and got the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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Hi folks, You're invited to participate in the 4th Annual Lego Get Together here in Toronto on January 8th, 2000. Build a robot for our Lego Mindstorms challenge and compete with other Toronto area Lego fans, or just show up and meet everyone for a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Kids of all ages? He must be only about 14 himself :) If anyone goes, ask him if he knows about LUGNET.. Cool news though - he definately has a lot of talent! Richard (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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G'Day Saw an ad in Sat.'s paper: LEGO BOY WORKSHOP - 5th Floor Toy Dept., Dec. 17, 1999, 5:30 PM. Alex de Lint, Lego sculpture expert, shares his Lego skills for kids of all ages. This is at the Bay store at Queen and Yonge. Cheers! Oliver (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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