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Hi. I'm new to Ottawa and was just wondering if there was anybody out there. (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: CONTEST: First Guelph LEGO(TM) Robot Competition
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(URL) From downtown Toronto you can also use the GO, $19.90 return. Richard (...) (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) I shot myself in the foot with this before =) Told a bunch of guys where to find old sets and when i went back a few days after they were all gone. Anyways... you can find older sets but usually NOT at the best prices [thats why they are still (...) (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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Hey guys, I'm coming to Toronto this weekend from London, and was wondering if there were any places that are good for shopping for lego ... as in for some older sets, or for the best prices. I'm looking for Castle (new and old), pirates, western (...) (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) this is what I've wanted to do all along. in fact a few of us have gotten together once or twice. again it was just a small meet at a restaurant. or at each others homes. my guess would be a central location to all and that means downtown (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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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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| | January 8th Toronto Lego Event
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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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| | Re: DEC 17 - Alex de Lindt - At the Downtown Bay Store
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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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| | Robotics Nuts in Windsor?
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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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| | Re: Visiting Ottawa Dec. 1st
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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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| | Visiting Ottawa Dec. 1st
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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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| | Re: FYI - Lego exhibit at Square One Mississauga.
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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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| | FYI - Lego exhibit at Square One Mississauga.
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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| | Toronto lego robot challenge
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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)
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| | Lego Pod(store) at Ontario Place
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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)
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| | 25% off store wide at The Bay
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Welcome to lugnet.loc.ca.on, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.loc.ca.on (group): Ontario, Canada. lugnet.loc.ca (group and hierarchy): Canada. lugnet.loc.* (hierarchy): General-purpose discussion groups for LEGO® fans, for hundreds (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Mindstorms get together
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(...) We have one of those in Edinburgh (Scotland) :) It's good fun - we just meet up every 4 or so weeks and book a back room in a local pub. I'd recommend it, it's a great incentive to build a bot - for those who find themselves too busy to play (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | RE: Mindstorms get together
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I might be interested. I have to be in TO for business this coming Tuesday and Wdnesday, and in two weeks one of my kids is in the Ontario regional chess tournament. Maybe I could give a little talk on pbFORTH... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng (...) (25 years ago, 10-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Mindstorms get together
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How much interest would there be in a down and dirty quick "get together" ??? not quite a legofest not quite a robo-compitition just a hi, this is my robot/thing get together????? its sat. and I'm bored. Chris the guy with the lego brick tattoo or (...) (25 years ago, 10-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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