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Has anyone been in any of the Entertainer stores recently to see what they've got in stock? If there's anything decent that could just persuade me to drive down instead of getting the train so I can call in on the way. (Now there's an incentive - (...) (26 years ago, 9-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(URL) new attendees... Huw's lists of 9v train items / offers / wants updated... 10 days and counting!!! Jon. 8-) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi - USA here..... (...) I'm happy to help out with USA sets where possible (see my previous post re: Little Chef's sets - guess I could've started a new thread) - for trade or actual cost payment, plus shipping. I'm coming to UK first week of (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Its an everywhere-except-the-UK set. I got it in Brussels. (...) 1 spare. (...) Strike up a 2-way relationship with someone in the US and send sets backwards and forwards rather than money. (...) Probably, although I have never used one. (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) [snip] (...) I've got the set from 85-89 in varying condition (87 is most ropey) but I like them too much. On the other hand, I've overspent on Lego a bit this month (5561 and 5571- ouch!), so maybe, just maybe... (...) a trains person. Do you (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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USA here. Received my Shop at Home catalog which depicts the 8 sets offered in McDonald's Happy Meals. Each set builds a small Freestyle-type vehicle featuring the face of a McD's character on a brick. With all 8 sets build a "super model". (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon, the more I read, the more I really wish I could make it. I'll have to persuade my wife. Perhaps I could pop in for a few hours, 10.00 till 12.00 on my way to Gatwick? ...Ummm. On the off chance I maybe able to make it,I have a load of loose (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Good idea! For me, add: 9v train layout: Custom freight train, featuring wagons detailed at my web site, new cross track (purchased in Belgium last weekend!), a few metres of straight track, 6 points. Wanted: Any promotional items I don't (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Hmmm - interesting. I'd assumed if one ASDA was doing it they all would be. My local one that had the reductiong in is the Lancaster/Morecambe store. (Well - Morecambe - says it all really <grin>) Well if anyone does want any of the sets (...) (26 years ago, 8-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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OK guys, I've put together a [very basic / text only] page for the LEGOfest at (URL) . PLMK if there's more I can add (particularly to the '9v train layout', 'offered' and 'wanted' sections) or if you need me to clarify anything 8-) See you all (...) (26 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Hello Germany! (...) Well the purpose of the map is to see exactly where the UK people live and so help in the possiblilty of local clubs and train clubs like BayLUG for example. Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Certainly not! The purpose of the stand is to allow you to shift gears without having to run around on your hands and knees to keep up with the car. (...) Exactly! - Robert Munafo (URL) LEGO: TC+++(8480) SW++ #+ S-- LS++ Hsp M+ A@ LM++ YB64m (...) (26 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Germany sneaking in... sounds like a great idea. Would it be feasible to do this on a bigger scale (Europe, Worldwide)? Anyhow, please share your experience, Kai (26 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) the (...) Yeah, but image maps aren't a problem these days, you can create them in any wysiwyg editor worth its weight in salt and there's plenty of share- and freeware progs that will make the whole experience painless. I reckon it's a great (...) (26 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Fri, 3 Sep 1999 21:59:19 GMT, Simon Robinson uttered the following profundities... (...) Sadly, not my local one. still at 58.99 (assuming that to be the original price!) (26 years ago, 6-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I hope that maybe you can help me. My grandson wants me to get him for his birthday, the Lego Diving Expedition Explorer (#6560) that is now discontinued, but was in the 1997 catalog. Can you give me several leads as to where I might be able to go (...) (26 years ago, 5-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I'll think I'll skip the e-mail addresses - could create a SPAM problem - the homepages idea is good but that would require an image map wouldn't it? Anyone want to send me some information so I can start it? Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I think that you may be at a significant advantage here Huw. :-) I'm game, since I can shorten my name to Jon, but if both Simons turn up, they might find it tricky without dropping to initials only. Another thing I'd like to see at the LEGOFest is (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Great idea. I presume ypu'll post it somewhere on the web. Go one better and put links in on each 'dot' to homepages and e-mail addresses. Huw Carbon 60 <carbon60@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:FHJGII.3yD@lugnet.com... (...) as to (...) and in (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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The best I could find was a droid fighter in Safeway for about £3.75 Simon Robinson <simon@simonrobinson.com> wrote in message news:000201bef657$d1...sco.net... (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) some (...) Absolutely. What size shall we specify as maximum? 4x12? Huw (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Southern LEGOfest - last chance
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm offering to bring LEGO over from the states -- a reasonable amount of it, that is -- so if you've been looking through the US S@H catalog & have been thinking to yourself, "I wouldn't mind getting a few of (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Would anyone be interested if I used a map of Great Britain and put dots as to where all the UK AFOL are. I think this could be extremely helpful now and in the future. I even thought about using pics of minifigs instead of dots. Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Jonathon Goldsworthy (Warminster/Richmond) - driving I may work in Richmond on the Friday and stay with my brother in Wandsworth, to save on my travel time on Saturday morning. As a result of this, my 5 yr old daughter is unlikely to be with (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) the following "I am not going to panic into buying them I like lego, I like Star wars, but I will be very surprised if within a year, not only can I buy lots of Star Wars legos anywhere, but I will also be able to buy them at a discount once (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Well I certainly didn't think I'd be seeing this so early... Starwars Episode 1 sets reduced to clear at ASDA!!!! I've just picked up a Naboo Fighter for £9.49 and a Naboo Swamp for £5.49. The Mos Espa Podrace is now £46.99. Not bad, eh! Simon (URL) (26 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Good thinking, Huw 8-) I was just going to use some 4x? plates and use my Dymo labeller to put some letters onto tiles... s'pose I need to be a bit more creative now, eh? Jon your-host-and-all-that Hayward Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> (...) (26 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Sun, 29 Aug 1999 10:07:00 GMT, Jon D Hayward uttered the following profundities... > Richard Dee (High Wycombe) - driving Regret unable to make it now, due to work commitments!! (Colleague left a month ago. Twice the workload, and I am already a (...) (26 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <37b8298a.9355068@lu...et.com>... (...) foot (...) Not quite!! Read again, slowly... It's six foot six wide And six foot long And eight foot high. I think it's all the sixes that crossed your eyes. I always cross my (...) (26 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Southern Legofest, Dolphins and Richard Franks (!)
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(...) five (...) Aha! Another mystery solved (although I'm sure he's out there gun running or something...) (...) should (...) If you find any Shifty, I'd love some! Strangely I dreamt about it last night... can't think why =) Steve (26 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FH81Kt.LyM@lugnet.com>, Jon D Hayward <Jon-D- Hayward@Chatham-Kent...tel.co.uk> writes (...) Tony Priestman (Sandbach)- Yep. I'll be driving. (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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You know those badges they wear at LLW with their names on them... Well, given that there will (hopefully) be a fair few of us at Jon's, and no-one will know anyone else by sight, perhaps we should all make badges and display them proudly on our (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Well... TRU is only 5 minutes away from me, but better than that... ...Bluewater is only 15 minutes away!!! Alright, so it's even more overpriced than TRU, but what the heck? Both should be open until about 8:00pm (ish) BTW: spotted a C26 boat (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Great idea! And we could all stand around tutting, saying thing like: "They don't make kits like they used to" and "I remember when minifigs didn't have arms" And if we're really lucky, the Lego rep will be there, and we can give them a good (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I've heard that after finishing work, he went on holiday to Toronto for five weeks, and is probably still there. He didn't bother to tell anyone though as his old (work) email address should still bounce to his new one. Hurrah! Richard PS. (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Well if it's any help, I'm definitely intending to have a camera with me. And if noone objects I'm sure a few of the pictures will find their way onto my website... (I wouldn't be surprised if others had similar intentions) Simon (URL) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Southern Legofest, Dolphins and Richard Franks (!)
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Three things, all a bit unrelated but I'm in a rush (again)... I won't be able to make it to the Southern legofest so I would like to wish all of you an excellent time for all things Lego-y and continue wondering what you look like. (And good luck (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Has much been decided about what we're doing on Saturday afternoon? Following that recent discussion in lugnet.general about people feeling embarrassed walking into TRU, I think it'd be great if at some point all 10-ish of us took a trip to the (...) (26 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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One of the best aspects of the Scottish Legofest was the chance to buy / sell / trade Lego on the day - everyone bought stuff with them and all went home with something they were pleased with. I would encourage everyone to do the same for the (...) (26 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Jason Briscoe - sort out your mail!!!!!!
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Title says it all really. I still can't email you - even replying to the mail you sent me privately fails (with the error message I've copied below) Simon (URL) message is: This message was created automatically by mail delivery software. A message (...) (26 years ago, 1-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon D Hayward wrote in message ... (...) Unconfirmed - I really have no idea if I can make it or not. Also, have now graduated from Warwick and now staying in Devon. (...) (26 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I guess it's time to start sorting out what if anything anyone is interested in buying, selling or trading. I don't have much to sell or trade I'm afraid. I do however have a 4536 Blue Hopper Van which I was thinking of parting. However, the only (...) (26 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Is it worth us trying to do something at the Legofest for this? I'd imagine shipping from the UK to Turkey will be cheaper than shipping from the USA to Turkey so it might make sense for those of us who want to to bring something to LegoFest then (...) (26 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon, and all, I would'nt mind calling in, esepcially to trade stuff? would I be welcome ans where abouts in chatham is the event? times rules etc? info most appreciated Jakey (...) (26 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 25 Aug 1999 08:51:32 GMT, Scott-A uttered the following profundities... (...) Another example how our shops are legally entitled to rip us off? (26 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon D Hayward <Jon-D-Hayward@Chath...tel.co.uk> wrote in message news:FH81Kt.LyM@lugnet.com... (...) Please include: Sanjay D'Souza - will be there in spirit Pity I can't be there but it should be great fun. Sanjay (26 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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This weekend I visited an offline AFOL friend of mine in the home counties. It turns out that he is drastically downsizing his collection, and so has about 100 sets, and 450 instruction manuals for sale. These sets include many boxed 1960's large (...) (26 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) That is still correct so if anyone lives nearby, Redditch is south of Birmingham by the way, please e-mail me if you can offer transportation. (...) Special guest appearance! (...) Simon Denscombe "Carbon 60" (26 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Depart Arrive Victoria Chatham 0541 0639 0641 0739 0711 0809 0735 0818 0741 0839 0805 0847 0811 0909 0835 0919 0841 0939 0905 0947 0911 1009 0935 1019 0941 1039 1005 1047 1011 1109 1035 1118 1041 1139 1105 1147 1111 1209 1135 1218 1141 1239 Depart (...) (26 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington (East Grinstead) - driving Ian Bishop (Ayrshire) - plane to Stansted then train from London - determined man! Simon Denscombe "Carbon 60" (Redditch) - might still need to arrange transportation Richard Dee (High Wycombe) - driving (...) (26 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I live in Norton Grove, Chatham, Kent. Please e-mail me for my house number, simply so that I get a good idea of who to expect!!! I'm little more than 5 minutes from M2 junction 3 or a little less than 10 minutes from M20 junction 6. From M20 (...) (26 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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UK Jumble Box - Progress Report 25/08/99 Liam Parnell I got the box today, and was pleasantly suprised as it contained some tasty pieces. I have tried to put in more than was taken out, and have replaced the box with a bigger one. Much of the fun of (...) (26 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason - I have resent. LMK if you don't receive it. Huw (26 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Ha Ha. They only have to sell them in one shop in the UK for 28 days at that price to do this. Richard Dee <richard.dee@virgin.net> wrote in message news:MPG.122bc1dec6b...net.com... (...) (26 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason, Please sort out your e-mail -it always bounces! See below This is a MIME-encapsulated message --UAA21753.935437918....cix.co.uk The original message was received at Mon, 23 Aug 1999 20:51:58 +0100 (BST) from root@localhost ----- The following (...) (26 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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According to the Simply Software adverts (which are probably in lots of the bulky computer mags this month, e.g. PC Advisor), they are having demos of the Droid Developer Kit at their store in Forest Road, Walthamstow on Saturday 28th and Sunday (...) (26 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Yes, the famous chocolate chip "cookie" tins are now on sale. My local one had them reduced, to £1.99. They are cynically advertised at half price, showing as being marked down from 3.99 to 2.99 to 1.99. Considering they never ever sold at 3.99...... (26 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Or go to Maplins- they have them for ukp 89.99, or you can buy a Lightsabre Duel first and get the six quid back when you buy the DDK. Funnily enough the one in Norwich had empty boxes, so I couldn't get a good look inside. Ah well. :: paul (26 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Stephen <slr@westwood.u-net.com> wrote in message news:FGxJCy.2rJ@lugnet.com... (...) search (...) They (...) What a bummer :-) WHS are quoting release on 27th August, so perhaps you were a week early. Get thee over to Bluewater in the meantime... (...) (26 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't think so. Huw (26 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Interrresting. Are we getting the new MT Octan truck here as well does anyone know? Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I went into Toys R Us in Reading today and they had a display of Droid Developer Kits for £89 each. When I tried to buy one, there was a long search in the warehouse followed by a prompt refund when they couldn't find any! They don't have a display (...) (26 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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Michael Edwards wrote in message ... (...) I hope we get a split from one of the US boxes sent over, hopefully one chock full of US parts, green majisto hats.... roboforce figs and accessories etc. (...) Ooops, just answered that, Oh and the parts (...) (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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Scott-A wrote in message ... (...) A common rule for the other boxes is not to allow 1xX or 2xX bricks in common colours. Of course there is nothing to prevent decorated bricks from inclusion... now where are those old 1x4 headlight bricks.... (...) (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) A, (...) something (...) then (...) to (...) the (...) these (...) I know I have plenty that I class as junk that others may want; blue train tracks.... samsonite era flat trees.... homemaker cabinets.... (...) (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Jambalaya box (UK) - Four strong and Rising!
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) the (...) address. (...) I'll cautiously put my name down, but no address as this is a bit fluid atm. (Duckie) Dave Till. (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Jambalaya box (UK) - Four strong and Rising!
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) the (...) address. (...) items, (...) Might as well add my most wanted parts. Large wheel and tyre from 8422 (same as 8838, but smooth tyre) - need 1 Old caterpillar tracks, as found in 8851 and expert (...) (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I went to the LEGO shop in Bluewater today. An excellent shop that sells a lot of stuff not available at Billund or Windsor (AFAIK). I came out with a Droid Development Kit :-) The jewellery and keyrings Jon mentioned in his post are very desirable, (...) (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Michael Huffman <mhuffman@mindspring.com> wrote in message (...) Thanks for the offer - I'll no doubt be in touch! Huw (26 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Yes. I'm visiting the UK for the first time with a friend who's from Deal (he currently lives in the US). I'll be there from Sept. 13th-27th; my friend is leaving back for the US on the 17th (he not a LEGO person, so he's not missing out on (...) (26 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Can anyone come along to this southern legofest? if so I'd like to come along, whats involved and where is it? Jakey (26 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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You're probably not missing anything yet :-) There are a couple of people in the Warwickshire area, but I don't think anyone's got organised in the UK yet. We're getting there, though. The Scottish & Southern Legofests show that the level of (...) (26 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Its all round to Jon's house in Chatham, on the 18th. Jon, how many have said they are coming? I heard we may have a visitor from the US as well, is that right? Huw Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message (...) (26 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Are there any special lego groups, or web sites in the Midlands. I live in Worcester and would like to find out if there is anything i am missing. Rob. (26 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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...for me, that is. It's the weekend of the 18th/19th September isn't it? But I can't remember where :( (26 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Jambalaya box (UK) - Four strong and Rising!
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(...) Make that five Jason, I'll email my address direct to you. (26 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jason Looks like we have sufficient interest - has it started its rounds yet? Who is on board in what order? Chris (...) (26 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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(...) I would happily put in considerable amounts of Technic pieces, if somebody else could put in dk grey or blue plates and 1x? bricks. I think this could work, especially if people list general interests. Count me in! David Leese, Cheshire (26 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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All, Four of you are on board you all know who you are, others are toying with the idea? come on join theres no catch. All i need is your UK mailiding address. Either reply to me at above or at jason-shirley@brisco...rve.co.uk. While I'm on, I'll (...) (26 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In an ideal world I think this is a good idea. However, I can't help thinking the box will end up full of chewed 2x4 blocks? Am I being too synical? (26 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hello All This would be a nice idea, but who will start the box? I think i don't have many good nice parts that people whould like What would you like to see in the box, I would like to see trains, technic peices? Help i need 3x wheels and Red hubs (...) (26 years ago, 19-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Its a mixed box of parts, one persons junk being another ones treasure? . I have put a few items into a box with a list, basically I send it to person A, they look and take anything that they like/maywant, but have to add something in return (...) (26 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Errr what is a Jambalaya Box. It sounds v interesting. PLMK. David Leese Dave Ryder wrote in message ... (...) jambalaya (...) be (...) (26 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FGLwu9.7uM@lugnet.com>, Jason Briscoe <jason_briscoe@londone lec.co.uk> scribbled: (...) Hello! me too! - I'm sure others will follow.... Richard, Huw, Michael, Coo-eeee! - Cross-posted to .loc.uk & follow-ups set -- _|||_ /-0-0-\ (...) (26 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk.en, lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FGLwr2.7oq@lugnet.com>, Jason Briscoe <jason_briscoe@londone lec.co.uk> scribbled: (...) I haven't tried this, although there's no technical reason why you couldn't do it. It's just a question more of what you propose to use as the (...) (26 years ago, 18-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk.en, lugnet.loc.uk)
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By popular demand, I've posted the Beatties mail order leaflet onto my infant web-page. The URL is; (URL) has a complete UK price list of all this years lego sets. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I bought another of those value boxes yesterday, but I also wish that it had some other colours. I could do with a load of light and dark grey, but I shouldn't complain at this price. I would also like some transparent and chromed pieces, especially (...) (26 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Ha ha! OK - I'll concede you win that one. (As you can see, my generosity knows no bounds) <grin>. I use Tescos as my ISP - their mail server is not too bad but their web server is awful. That and the desire to minimize my phone bill by reading (...) (26 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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You really will have to get a better memory for these numbers, or follow the thread. :-) I'll quote part of the originating message for you: "Remember 1857, the 950 brick "value" boxes, which cost 13.50? They're back! And on sale!" JG Simon Robinson (...) (26 years ago, 16-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Ooo, a 4D room... (26 years ago, 16-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It is now wonder you like "space"! (26 years ago, 16-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Nope, don't know what 1857 is. And it's not in the lugnet database either... Simon (...) (26 years ago, 16-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 12 Aug 1999 21:37:11 GMT, Jonathon Goldsworthy uttered the following profundities... (...) I haven't bought any, though I might..... No divers sets.... (26 years ago, 15-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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You can also buy Star Wars LEGO from www.argos.co.uk, I have just found out, too. Huw Ian Bishop <ian@goodlife.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:PT1K6DAo0qt3Ewt...n.co.uk... (...) (26 years ago, 15-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Not sure if this is widely known, but Beatties now operate a mail order service. A flyer and price list for it was given out in the 99 catalogues up here. If anyone wants to see it, I'll post it on my website. You can buy over the phone with credit (...) (26 years ago, 15-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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How many different in-set catalogues are there in UK sets this year? At the start of 1999, the new sets (Space Port, Adventurers) came with the 1998 in-set catalogue. 1. The Ep4-6 Star Wars came with a folded 2xA4 flyer with pilot Luke on the front. (...) (26 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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to place for sale/trade posts? I have a small collection of parts (horses, knights) that I'm looking to trade, preferably with someone in the UK to save on postage. Oh, while I'm delurking... Name: David Leese Age: 22 Sets in collection: 16 (...) (26 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) If you can find a Tesco Extra near you (there seems to only be 6 in the country though) you can pick up a pamphlet type thing at the entrance which gets you a pound off any toy worth over £3, but only one coupon per transaction. Nothing to (...) (26 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Linc Smith <linc@bulkley.net> wrote in message news:FGD07E.9y3@lugnet.com... (...) pizza (...) contact (...) The Huw Millington? Does that mean I'm (in)famous? :-) Linc, I look forward to it. Give me a call when you're here Huw (26 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I forgot to thank you, Richard. My local Tesco had 6 of the 1857s, so I took 4 of them. (950 pieces for £7.85 is such good value). I also noticed that they had 2 of the new road sign sets at £2.49 each, so I took those too. The blue Technic (...) (26 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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