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Huw, If you get this message in time can you mail me at work (just reply) before 4.30 today otherwise at home tonight. (freeserve) Only I have the option of reserving an 8848 at the East Grinstead store? If I do I need someone to pick up for me, (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon, Unfortunately I will not be at the fest, but if joyce should have any grey castle wall parts, especially corners with stone print on, can you get them for me, provided they are not too expensive. I worked out I need another 172 to recreate the (...) (26 years ago, 31-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <Fp0Kux.5v8@lugnet.com>, JonDHayward@Cableinet.co.uk says... (...) It's the same with my parts dealer except that his parts are in trans- bags for at least £2 each. (...) Go for it! I'm now considering having to open up extra side rooms (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi, I am looking for one of the Imperial Soilders hats, not three corner type, but taller hat with integral black feather. Does anyone have one to sell or trade? I desperately need one, but could use more. Regards, Jason (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Well, I have again decided to take the bull by the horns. In the absence of the last box, I will start another one, its 'five year mission to boldly seek and explore brave new worlds' - well Lego festers homes at least! and lets hope its more like (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) If it is discontinued, then it will probably mean that some new set will take it's place, so why the frown? Personally, I prefer new sets to old ones! :-) Fredrik (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) That's because the 8448 is being discontinued this year :-( It's only been in the shops 3 months but it's not on the new retailer list. Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Bummer! Is that number reflecting the stock at *one* store or UK total stock? I saw the original post, but I didn't think I had to act *that* fast to get one! My fault I guess :) Richard (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Sat, 29 Jan 2000 20:04:06 GMT, Huw Millington uttered the following profundities... (...) Any free gifts this month? Weren't any on the last one, and have been rather meagre of late! (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I think Ian Bishop had some luck doing this with a set I sold him a while back. Ian? Scott A Alan Kershaw <alan@kershawcomputi...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:Fp4Kv1.503@lugnet.com... (...) otherwise (...) even (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Thanks for the tip. I called them up earlier (~3pm). I bought 3. During the time I was on the phone (3 minutes). The stock of these went from "over 16" to zero. Looks like somebody cleared them out (at least 13)... such is life. Scott A Conrad Venn (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hello all, I haved moved house and got back on the 'net now. I am in Bristol now, are there any Lego fans from round here? ReddiFest ---...--- Count me in, Carbon. I have some suggestions for building activities at future Fests, I'll get round to (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi All, Argos have just changed catalogue and the new one doesn't have the 8448 in it. I just called Argos Direct and ordered an 8448 for £37.45 (about £41 including delivery). Happy shopping! Regards, Conrad. (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Thanks for posting the pictures Richard. I know that I am a little late, but I just got around to reading .space :) There is enough detail in the Tie Interceptor that I can ALMOST build it from the picture! I especially like the fact that it seems (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Does anyone have any experience/success in bleaching, restaining or otherwise reclaiming white LEGO pieces which are UV discoloured. I appreciate the mechanism of the graying down but would be interested in even partial success. Cheers Alan Kershaw (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Mail Brian Kelly (he uses rtl) or Sybrand (sbonsma@molphys.leidenuniv.nl) they will take it.You have a fair amout, I' ve no prob;lemlisting it on ebay for you... as long as you pay the fees (~5%) Scott A Lawrence Wilkes <lawrence_wilkes@msn.com> (...) (26 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) There has been no response to this. Presume coming legofesters are not interested. Anyway, I have posted a picture of the parts at (URL) I will put on ebay (never done that yet!) if no interest in trades. Wants would be castle parts, train, (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Mark Herzberg <carorvan@aol.com> wrote in message news:Fp494G.3AD@lugnet.com... (...) I thought someone would ask that :-) I'll see what I can do... Huw (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Sounds cool. Any scans? (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I can talk about this all night - But I'm watching Serpico tonight. Since you were young, some things have changed: 1. Kids 2. Society,and the way it treats kids. 3. They way toys are marketed and designed 4. Local retail structure. All 4 are (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Just for a change, there's something interesting in it. An article about desiging the Arctic sets. Apparently work started in 1987, and again in 1996 - and there's pictures of models (that never surfaced) from both previous attemps. Also, very cool, (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I agree. Have been to toy shops in Germany, Austria and Holland in the last 12 months and they seem to have healthy stocks of lego. Especially train which has disappeared in UK. I dont think my personal preferences for lego are much to go by, (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Maybe all the Lego sold out over Christmas and the Mega-Bloks abd K'nex were left on the shelf :-). Rob the Optimist. (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) In my area (thames valley) things arent quite so bad. Entertainer, Camberley or Reading - did decline but seems to have got more shelf space back at xmas, but mainly to the large amounts of discontinued sets. They have all the 2000 stuff, but (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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LEGO like other toys has been in decline in the UK for some years. I remember just a few years ago Woolworths having several aisles of LEGO, now there is only one shelf. I didn't think K'nex would last but is has and is more readily available. There (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <38917220.A0806C57@hw.ac.uk>, s.arthur@hw.ac.uk says... (...) Nope (...) Depends which pub - £1.80 as a guide. (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <3891723E.3120339@so...on.co.uk>, lego@songtwo.demon.co.uk says... (...) The public transport is quite good, the railway station is very good - trains are very half an hour from Birmingham New Street - the station is next door to the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:sLJ+8sAn8Lk4EwN...n.co.uk... (...) buy (...) Probably about 3 weeks... expect it to arrive tomorrow ;-) Jon. (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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Sorry Dave, just saw you posted more recently on 11th Jan, but please contact us re the J-Box we are a little concerned, of course if you do have it you may have reasons for not passing it on etc??? we are only asking. Jason (...) box! (...) be (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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All, this appears to be the J-box message from Dave Ryder that wee are looking for, a search on lugnet shows he has not posted since 9th August? Anything could have happened. I don't have his personal address but have mailed him asking that he makes (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:sLJ+8sAn8Lk4EwN...n.co.uk... (...) buy (...) I filled in two of those cards from those Znap hover sub sets with the Technic motor that were about £5 in Beatties last year - but I (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Drat damn and blast, I knew I should have mentioned this! I'm also rebuilding a 918. Good excuse to force me to Redditch. (What's the public transport like?) I'll refrain from details- private or b-s-t seems more appropriate. Suffice it to say (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Fellow festers, Unlike Jason, I've still not asked my wife for permission to leave the house yet. But I have started building for the event - not sure what it is yet, but lets hope it fits in my car. Reddifest - lack of ammunition. As you may have (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) :) Which bits are you needing? I didn't bring all of it with me, but I just brought the carcass as it had some interesting parts - I didn't expect anyone would want to reconstruct it! I've probably got most of the other bits anyway ('cept the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Jason Briscoe (<000901bf6918$5b351...1893e@pbnc omputer>) wrote at 22:19:15 (...) Curses! If it hadn't been for you meddling kids... Oh well, looks like I'll be studying that 'Why buildings fall over' program to see what I can (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Jon D Hayward (<Fp0Kux.5v8@lugnet.com>) wrote at 21:51:18 (...) Sounds like an excellent idea! Not that I do pre-played stuff mostly, but I still need to find the rest of that 918 :-) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Sorry guys, I can not make the 11th Wife says no as I am away all that week. The week after would have been OK, but never mind there be other fests. I look forward to seeing how inspired your pole will be! etc. Regards, Jason (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Jon D Hayward (<Fp0A4w.4K9@lugnet.com>) wrote at 18:01:57 (...) How long did it take? Not that I'm impatient, or anything, but it's been three weeks! :-) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Jonathon Goldsworthy (<Fp0JGp.MCu@lugnet.com>) wrote at 21:07:34 (...) Same here :-) I've got more, but they're not available, ie. still in unopened Metro/Retro stations. Haven't got 20, though. (...) I hope you make it - start (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Michael Edwards wrote in message ... (...) I'm sure I had it! I think Scott A passed it on to me - in fact I'm sure he did, as he included some Insectoids stuff I bought from him. If I recall correctly, I sent it on to Jon D Hayward - I've checked (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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A couple of weeks before Reddifest, I'll be visiting Joyce, my dealer friend, in order to spend the day sorting and raiding her stock... If any of you would like me to hunt for parts and / or sets on your behalf, please send me your lists! FYI: her (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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Woohoo!! I've got more of something than Tony..., well the light grey ones that is, since I don't have any dark grey yet. I have 20 level pieces, and 8 ramps, which came from 2x 2150 (Retrostation), 3x 6542 (Europort Container Base) and a 6543 (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I've seen John Stormes name on here, and mine might have been on the list too (we work in the same office, and he was going to let me have a pop at it). I don't know why he didn't keep in touch about it- possibly it was on one of his less read (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Richard Franks <spontificus@__nospa...yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Foy3B8.2Ly@lugnet.com... (...) set. It (...) Febuary (...) CD or (...) their (...) I've picked up a number of these in ZNAP sets - well, somebody's gotta buy 'em... The one I (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason Briscoe <jason_briscoe@londo...lec.co.uk> wrote in message news:Foy2p8.n2E@lugnet.com... (...) belive (...) the (...) c) (...) ready to (...) I passed the box on in December to Duckie (Dave) Till. It was a week before his house move, so I sent (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:o2OVWRAaJki4Ewu...n.co.uk... (...) hall is (...) But only of you, Tony, remember to buy the bacon ;-) BTW: any (serious) ideas on food? Should we each bring a bag of munchies and (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) to. I'm the current holder of that V3 url - LMK where to redirect it... (...) event (...) I'll be there 8-) See y'all soon! Jon. (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Carbon 60 <carbon60@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:Fouv3M.1s6@lugnet.com... (...) section (...) A modular system sounds good. OTOH, how about marking the underside of our track sections with stickers of some sort? Whichever option(s) we adopt, (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Michael Edwards (<Fozp13.5rz@lugnet.com>) wrote at 10:20:34 (...) I don't even want to *think* about it, never mind talking. (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Oh Sorry I will keep it down" (whispering) he he he :-) Pay aload of dough for the sets Tony...... £££££££ -- Michael Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: www.technic-uk.co.uk (URL) to be updated, (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Michael Edwards (<FozM1y.Mpq@lugnet.com>) wrote at 09:16:39 (...) Sshhh! It's not a huge collection, and a lot of it is Technic. (...) Yep. That's the one. In fact, the sets you mention are where mine have come from. (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Lawrence Wilkes (<FozL5z.Ku2@lugnet.com>) wrote at 09:03:35 (...) I can bring nine light grey ones, with ramps if required. But I've only got two dark grey ones. (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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He may have, after seeing his home, and compared it to my collection, i fell totaly small, even i have been collection Lego since 1993 What is the plate - is it the one used on the metro station and some dock sets? -- Michael Please reply on (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) dont suppose it matters, begars cant be choosers. are you implying you have loads of each? regards lawrence (26 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Lawrence Wilkes (<Foyqsz.EF5@lugnet.com>) wrote at 22:07:47 (...) Would you prefer dark ones or light ones? (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It (...) or (...) their (...) In the US, they sent me a LEGO pen. (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) Dave here. Yes I had it late december, but it was me that was moving, not the recipient! Dave Ryder was who I sent it on to, and last I heard he was passing it back on to Jason seing as neither he nor I had (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) One of the things I have though of building for some time is a railway terminus. It would look real nice with a bunch of Metroliners in it (I am bringing mine too) Unfortunately, I dont have too many platform plates. I have 12 but they are all (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I mailed mine in May '98 and never heard a peep. I never sent in the card for the RIS 1.5 in December, maybe I should. -Cheese (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I like hats - I'll have it... Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> To: <lugnet.loc.uk@lugnet.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 7:09 PM Subject: Re: LEGO Market Research.. (...) advertising (...) to (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Richard Franks <spontificus@__nospa...yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Foy3B8.2Ly@lugnet.com... (...) set. It (...) Febuary (...) CD or (...) their (...) I did a couple last year. I got a lovely Cybermaster hat back. (even my daughter turned her (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason Briscoe <jason_briscoe@londo...lec.co.uk> wrote in message news:Foy2vD.y5@lugnet.com... (...) before (...) so is (...) 2.99 is cheap. Buy a few... Huw (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Did anyone ever get any feedback from filling and sending off the registration card that came with mindstorms? I did in Oct '98, and I kinda expected some junk mail from them.. but nothing! :) Just wondering if my card got lost or something! (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I haven't got the box, last time i have seen it, was some time last year, when i passed it on to Scott A. -- Michael Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: www.technic-uk.co.uk (URL) to be updated, (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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Count me in, what time does it start, will it be like Tony P's, turn up during the day? I have 2 Metroliners with club cars, i may bring these, let me know if you want me to bring them Carbon60: can you let us know about the rearest hotels etc... (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I've had the box... some time ago now. I thought it was to make a guest appearance at the last fest? Things must be bad, Mrs Arthur said the other night; "What ever happened to that box full of junk that was going around in circles?" -- Scott (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGO Market Research..
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I've had three: one in 8448, which still had the Wrexham address, and two in the new Castle sets, I can't remember which ones. They had the new address. I sent all three off on the 4th of January, and I haven't received anything yet. There were (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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A friend of mine found a market research card in the new StarWars skiff set. It offers a 'free LEGO product' for those who return the card before 15th Febuary 2001.. sounds good to me, although a free product could be an advertising CD or a 2x4! (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I saw this set today at lunchtime for £2.99, I thought I had seen it before for £3.99 but can't be sure. Is £2.99 cheap/dear or the going rate? more so is £3.99 dear? Cant recall but how much did you see it in Fourboys for Huw? - my local Fourboys (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I am begining to get concerned as to the whereabouts of the J-Box, I belive Dave was the last person to see it in late December. I also recall that the recipient was moving? However we all just clarify who has a) had the box, b)not had the box and (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, Jason Briscoe (<001101bf6786$43f6f...6883e@pbnc omputer>) wrote at 22:48:12 (...) I hope you're bringing *something* like your tower base :-) (26 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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Hi, I have not found out whether I can get a day pass from the wife to atend. Hopefully I will be able to come and play, if so i can bring 2 x 4559 worth of track and a perhaps a home creation train (not anything like my tower base though!) Jason (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FouvFq.32M@lugnet.com>, NumberSix@REMOVEfres...erve.co.uk says... (...) I saw a Speed Slammers set in an independent Toy Shop today - 25th Jan. (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FovxCv.ADD@lugnet.com>, lawrence_wilkes@msn.com says... (...) I agree - I'll probably attach a 1x1 plate to each of my few 9V pieces - I have the track of 2 x 4559, 4555 and 4533 (Train Wash), so I'll be in the minority. (...) OK, shall (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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My family and I are going out to Colorado on 10/2, coming back 24/2. If anyone wants any US only sets brought back I will be happy to oblige, volume and weight considerations allowing. I have a full day shopping in Denver, just after the Presidents (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2000 22:48:06 GMT, Rob uttered the following profundities... (...) Here, here! Thanks, also! Managed to get the only Mos Espa. Virtually every other Lego set was out of stock! They did have the big Ninja castle for half-ish price, but (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I've added that Toy Stack to the list (URL) if there's any thing there that I should change, or if you'd like to add some more shops to the list.. then let me know! Cheers, Richard (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I picked up a Technic Space Shuttle yesterday at Toy Stack, Thurrock. They had about a dozen there at 49.99 each. Tony (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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(...) I'll be bringing by 4559 adaptation. I need more of these. Does anyone have a spare?.... it need not be complete or have instructions. (...) Yes. I don't want them... either does anyone else. (...) -- Scott A My Lego Site : (URL) List : (URL) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It will be one day... just you wait. -- Scott A My Lego Site : (URL) List : (URL) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, Scott-A (<Fov809.1G5@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:25:11 (...) The last I heard, Europe wasn't a country. (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Well. Geocities suspended my account... and then claimed it was an error and gave it back to me again. All this convinced me it was time to get a "real" web account. All this means that Scotland's oldest webspace has moved again. The new home is: (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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EBAY appear to have fixed my problem -- Scott A My Lego Site : (URL) List : (URL) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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(...) If we have many trains, wont we want a layout that can have several running at once? I can imagine several disconnected, but visually integrated circuits each running their own trains. Perhaps some road plates and town buildings to hold it (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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Carbon 60 wrote in message ... (...) I (...) Torsten is not an "international", he is just a European... just like us. Scott A (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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OK. I'll paint my track red so nobody else can get it. Tony Priestman wrote in message ... (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Mon, 24 Jan 2000, Carbon 60 (<Fouv3M.1s6@lugnet.com>) wrote at 19:50:10 (...) Absolutely. What's mine is mine, even if yours is the same. (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I also forgot to say, the Ultimate Accessory Pack will be £40 (inc VAT and postage) -- Colin numbersix@freshfroot...erve.co.uk www.freshfruit.swinternet.co.uk ICQ 25808282 (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I forgot to say, all the prices include VAT and postage -- Colin numbersix@freshfroot...erve.co.uk www.freshfruit.swinternet.co.uk ICQ 25808282 (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hiya Because of the temporary closure of the Lego World Shop, I called Lego customer service today to ask how to get extra sensors etc for Mindstorms in the UK. There appears to be good news on this front! Lego UK have got hold of limited numbers of (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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(...) I brought a load of Torsten's stuff to the last LEGOFest - he's very good. Does anyone have a list of what he could bring. Cool! An international! Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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(...) on a (...) I'm thinking along the lines of a modular system - basically I build a section with points then someone else adds to it. I don't like pieces getting mixed up personally, how about you. Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi I received a phone call from Lego UK, they said to me that the Technic and Lego Clubs will not be continued soon. (Around March) Also There will be a newer club - call the World Club, Which will contain All of the Legos: Technic, Trains, SW and (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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As Scott says, Torsten is very reliable and has access to some good stock. I for one welcome the chance to get hold of the small artic set that is not available over here. Regards, Jason (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I have dealt with Torsten quite a lot in the past. I think he is probably referring to his ability to get the mainland Europe train sets at quite a good price. He was also able to source an advent calendar and Milka sets for me - although I doubt (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Alan Kershaw <alan@kershawcomputi...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:Fot56A.5uD@lugnet.com... (...) Charlie (...) 9604 - (...) the (...) Interesting... I think there were articles in the internal LEGO magazine about these a few years ago. I thought (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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Torsten Fresemann <legodude@gmx.DELETEnet> wrote in message news:FotCKz.L4I@lugnet.com... (...) in (...) We have never e-mailed or traded, but I look forward to meeting you. It'll be great to add an international flavour to the event. I can't think (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Carbon 60 <carbon60@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:For7Hx.209@lugnet.com... (...) event (...) Count me in. Huw (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGOFest IV: The ReddiFest - March 11 2000
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(...) If I do come I'll bring all my track - I have a fair amout. Is worth working on a track layout now, or shall we just build like mad? (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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This message is really a information exchange: 1. Information from me. I've just listed some items on ebay, and for some reason they are not showing on a "UK ONLY" search. If you are even remotely interested in the lots, go to the (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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