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(...) Funny you should ask. I was going to ask exactly the same question! My wife has just given approval for a trip there with the kids on Saturday. I might see you there :-) Huw (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) What Tony said. Cross-post the initial announcement, declare that sales are limited to the specified area, and set followups to lugnet.market.whatever. Steve (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Has anyone experienced the Legoland Windsor fireworks display this year? I'm intending to go Saturday and was wondering if anyone had any comments. Thanks in advance. Neil. -- neil@binky.demon.co.uk (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) me too! www.etoys.co.uk has the x-wing for £21. Not sure about shipping though. (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I'll admit I'm with Liam on this one. I don't have enough hours to keep up to date with work related information sources let alone teh fun ones :-( So a single post like Mike's pointing interested parties of elsewhere to me is welcome. However, I (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade or lugnet.auction are the places for sales, not here. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Anyone else travelling from Scotland or northern England to Tony's do? I haven't finalised my travel arrangements yet and wondered what other folk might be doing. My preference is for the train, but I'd be happy to share petrol costs with someone. (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I did wonder exactly what they would give sets out in return for. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Yes, 38 Earth days. Sorry, trans-galactic jetlag got the better of me. -- Liam. (URL) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Liam Parnell (<9911031206480K.004...rrender2>) wrote at 11:56:26 (...) Hmmm. Here's my 2p's worth. lugnet.market.auction & buy-sell-trade are where sale lists should be. If the seller only wants to sell to someone in a specific (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Liam Parnell (<9911031100350J.004...rrender2>) wrote at 10:37:44 (...) <checks calendar> er. 38 days. (...) Don't ask. It may end up as more of a short jetty :-) I still have a 6286 SES & 6268 RR built, though. (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Just in case anyone is interested, our local Asda has Scala set 3290 at only 34.99 UKP. Looks like very good value to me - the boxes are huge. There were about 10 left last night. Btw, if anyone can still get Star Wars Pod-Racer sets for 34.99 UKP (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Personally, I like the group the way it is. I suppose we could ask Todd to set up a single UK specific Trade/Sale/Auction group. Scott A (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) What is the group concensus on this? I do not wish to see the list "clogged" with sale messages. But I don't mind them occasionally. Any thoughts? -- Liam. (URL) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi all, Only 31 days to go now... I started building a train the other day, part of the Yellowtron Mass Transit system. Then it metamorphosed (is that a word?) into the luxury space shuttle of Porcus Prime - supreme Intergalactic Capitalist. You may (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Please do not list your sale here, as the list will soon become clogged with sale messages... including my own. (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Ask Scott, he started this. Personally I think Swindon has many fine attributes. Melinda Messenger being just two of them. My cousin lives there too! regards lawrence (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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What is wrong with Swindon? Thanks, Dan Lawrence Wilkes wrote in message ... (...) Outlet (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Yo folks, Michael Edwards' name has been added to the list of attendees. And I suppose I ought to invite the rabble over on RTL :-) Please come - there'll be a cake :-) Take a look at (URL) Jon's come.to address below points at the same page. On (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) before anyone gets the wrong idea, I dont live in Swindon. Was just passing through..... regards lawrence (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Sounds like a good idea to me! My trader friend, Joyce lives within walking distance of Bromley town centre, and I need to visit her before LEGOfest in order to buy up some trade material 8-) If anyone else plans to attend Bromley, LMK, and I'll see (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) tour (...) At the above address, it says that you can swap one of your bricks for a free gift - just thought I'd mention it in case Ian or Richard turn up with a sack full of 2x4's unnecessarily! Stu C. University of Glasgow (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hello all Due to the alot of people looking at the list, i have expanded it to TEchnic's as well You will find the list under the Big Sale Sign: (URL) includes many old sets See you later -- Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) That must be the trade off for living in Swindon. (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Reported by my sister-in-law, Costco in Watford have 6087 for just £11.95 (Inc VAT) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I bought one couple months back at the toy shop in the Great Western Outlet mall in Swindon for £39. They had several, but last weekend when I went again they had all gone. Busy Bee's price seems OK, but not great. ps the same shop had a dozen (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Dk UK Lego Tour (was Re: Lego event in Glasgow)
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Well it would appear that the event in Glasgow is not a one off but part of a tour organised by Dorling Kindersley! Full details can be found at (URL) all started in early October but there are still 4 dates left in November. Nov 6th Big Ben (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | LEGOfest shortcut now working (allegedly)!
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I received an e-mail from come.to today saying that they'd fixed the V3 shortcut to point to Tony's LEGOfest page: (URL) ever you misplace your post for Tony's URL, you might be able to remember this one! Jon. (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | FT: UK Bricks 'n Pieces club mags
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I have 4 duplicate copies of the UK club mag for trade; Spring 93 (gc, quiz on back page cut out) Autumn 93 (gc, order form filled in) Spring 94 (vgc, 50p money off coupon still intact!) Summer 94 (vgc, quiz filled in) I will trade them for any (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) because (...) Mmmm, construction machinery fumes... [Please note: this website does not condone the inhalation of industrial waste, even in the circumstances of finding out Lego-related information.] (...) That sounds fine to me also. (...) (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Oh, don't get me wrong. For the vast majority of people, this IS a good deal. But I own 3 6090's already, and I think the most I paid for one was about $80. I paid around $25-30 for one and less than $60 for the other. So the prospect of (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yep, the last time I ordered, they still had them in stock... I'd be curious to know just how many OTHER castle sets they have in stock that aren't advertised in the catalogs etc... DaveE (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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For those in the U.S., S@H might still have a few at $109 inc. shipping and a free McDonald set. They had some a few weeks ago. (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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These sets appear to be going chaep everywhere. Is Lego dumping them on the market? (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Further to previous post, it turned out that the Entertainer in Camberley did not have more sets than the ones my wife saw in the window and noted down I can confirm though, that as of Friday they seemed to have reasonable stocks of these. e.g. (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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....and if you live in the UK the cost is £55 inc shipping. (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I would estimate shipping to be $25-30. But, it is possible they have access to cheaper couriers than I do. I think it is still a good deal... and that is why I shared it. I'm sure they will flood ebay soon. Mike Stanley wrote in message ... (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hrmmm.... tempting. You mean it would be $70 or so plus shipping but that price already reflects the removal of your VAT? If shipping on those wouldn't be so horrible it would be worth it, but I bet it'll be $20 per set. (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Up here in the frozen North I've only seen one catalogue this year. And we didn't get another with our bricks n pieces Christmas mag (I say our, because it's my daughter's mag really ;) Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Whoops, someone better enlighten me here! Offline if you don't mind, to avoid embarrassment :) Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Further Simon's post RE Busy Bee, I called them. It appears they are due a number of 6090 "Royal Knight's Castle" castles. They will be selling them for UKP50 (~$70 exc vat). They are due in stock in around 3-4 weeks time. See the set at (good pic) (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Ian, please dont say "people with very sensitive hooters" as I get into a fit of laughter every time I read your line ,-) -breiler (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) eh, about the dark, not americans... -breiler (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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There seems to be a spate of Lego adverts in the UK at the moment! Out of the ones that I've seen - Supercar, Droid Dev Kit, Town(city), etc.. the ZNAP one is the most interesting, as in, why advertise something that was a one-off test in the (...) (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) No. If you say a girl in the UK kas a huge hooter, you're talking about her _nose_. Though the idea of airport/post office security personel using the other sort of hooters means I'm going to need to sit down in a dark room for a while ... (...) (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Does 'hooters' have the same meaning in the UK as it does in the US? If so, I don't understand the joke... --Mike. (26 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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What was issue 2? I have only seen 2 variants, thay both came out in January - one with and one without Slizers. Huw (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I've just received my third variation of this year's UK catalogue direct from TLG UK. It's just a Christmas version showing the Millennium Slizer on the cover (but not inside) plus full range details of SW Ep 1 sets. All the 'NEW' legends have been (...) (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Busy-Bee Latest Requests
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(...) From the USA: 011 44 161 881 3906 Internationally: +44 (0)161 881 3906 Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Trains and Rock Raiders
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On Tue, 5 Oct 1999 23:03:01 GMT, Tony Priestman uttered the following profundities... (...) I know its three eeks after this was originally posted, but I just received my latest Bricks & Pieces magazine, and they are offering Roboforce sets! I (...) (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Mon, 25 Oct 1999 16:33:53 GMT, dakershaw uttered the following profundities... (...) My local ASDA (High Wycombe), had been holding out on the Episode I sets, still at full price. I had waited a couple of days, and wouldn't you know it, they put (...) (26 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Roboforce available thru UK club
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Jon D Hayward wrote in message ... (...) Nice orange explorien style helmets (...) Can I say WANT - but I'm not a club member ;( (...) Anyone interested in getting me figs from the former, and a copy of the latter? (Duckie) Dave Till (26 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Simon, could you post the phone # for them? James Powell (26 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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They've got a new discontinued list and they are getting these - amount based on demand. Football 3308 Side Stand £7.99 3310 Commentary Box £8.99 3311 TV Tower £6.99 3312 Medical Stand £6.99 3324 World Team Player with Football £1.00 (Quite Rare) (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I was out at my local Sainsburies this morning. They had the large fright night castle (6097) for £25. They also had the WW fort for £35. I'm not sure what the correct price should be... but it looked like a lot of Lego for the price. Scott A (26 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Mc Donalds Happy Meal Sets
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I have no appetite for McDonalds food, and I have no time to go to one of their "restaurants" once a week to get these sets. So I'm buying a complete set of the sets... for what works out at <UKP10 (plus shipping). If anyone wants to do the same, (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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If you check amazon.co.uk and use 'Lego' as your search word, both of these books appear twice - I think for UK and US editions - under slightly different names, e.g. 'Amazing Figures (Lego Modelers)' for the US editions and 'Lego Modellers : (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.books)
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| | Roboforce available thru UK club
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Many of you have the Christmas Bricks 'n' Pieces magazine, but no-one seems to have mentioned this. On the back cover amongst the Christmas Club Shop items, you'll see: Item 136 Robo Raptor @ £19.99 (AKA #2153 Robo Stalker) Item 135 Robo Blockbuster (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Bluewater - free LLW tickets
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If you spend over £25 (1) at the LEGO Shop, Bluewater (LSB) and you have a LEGO World Club discount flyer, you will be given a free entry ticket for LLW valid for the 1999 season, which runs to 3 January 2000. But... ...we have FOUR club memberships (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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These two books are currently in stock at the LEGO Shop, Bluewater at £3.99 each, but as you know, there's a massive 5% discount until Sunday if you present one of those club flyers ;-) Jon. Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.books)
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I should have posted earlier, sorry. Waterstones in Bath had them in when I checked on Monday. They cost me a whopping £3.99 each, which is the price shown on the back of the book anyway. I think they're great. My daughter has already seen the (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.books)
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(...) I ordered these from Amazon.com as soon as I saw them listed but I just checked my order and they are still listed as "Not Yet Released by Publisher". As far as the price are you saying you can get them both for 5BP? Not bad since amazon.co.uk (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.books)
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I got my "Amazing Animals" and "Fabulous Figures" books today... I'll post a fuller review later, but breifly, - Each has about instructions for about 20 models - The images are ray-traced and very good quality. The studs even have 'LEGO' on them - (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.books)
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| | Re: Lego event in Glasgow
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(...) Do you think that you need a ticket to get a prize? Or do you need a kid to get a ticket to get the prize? And will I be able to live with the guilt if I get a ticket and some kid doesn't? >:) I have to commend Stuart on his eyesight though - (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Lego event in Glasgow
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I got more of the low-down from staff in the Ottakar shop today. The rose is indeed the Charles Rennie McIntosh version referred to previously. DK and Lego are running the show, so the lassie didn't know what the free gifts were to be, though she (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Holiday Catalog-2000 Adventurers
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(...) Do you have scans of the UK LEGO club magazine? Mark L (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Holiday Catalog-2000 Adventurers
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(...) The catalouge the picture appears in is the LEGO Club magazine. There is no LEGO S@H catalouge in the UK. I do have the 1999 Holiday Catalouge (got it in the mail yesterdaY0 and there is the new LEGOLand game ($29,95, item #2200552), new LEGO (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: A question for Huw
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(...) Thanks for clearing that up. Let us know when you post it on your site. Mark L (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) Wow, that's cheap! (...) While this is true, the genious of the 8440 Formula Flash are the rear mounting arms. While the rear axle on the 8440 is stiff, with no suspension whatsoever, the arms can still be used to make an independent front (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Ball joints and the 8440
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In article <FKB6zA.K4E@lugnet.com>, Antony Furneaux <antony@wellic.remov e.this.demon.co.uk> writes (...) The 8437 Future Car, recently (still?) on sale for half price UKP17.49 in a lot of ASDAs, has exactly the same front steering / mounting system (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | The good thing about ebay UK
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Following Lawrence's post about EBAY-UK, I had a look at the site (www.ebay.co.uk). I logged into "MY EBAY" and I was impressed to see that it gave totals for all my auctions (buy and sell) in UK & US currency... even for the items I am (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | RCX Scout spotted in TRU Stoke
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Is this news? I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, so I thought I'd do a quick post. Set number 9735. Contains 300 and something pieces, mostly blue, and the new programmable-without-a-PC blue RCX unit. Cost: Arghh! I can't remember. (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: A question for Huw
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(...) every (...) up-to-date (...) Its not a catalogue, as explained elsewhere, its just the UK LEGO club magazine, which at this time of year often has teasers about next year's range. It is delivered to every member, which presumably takes a while (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: UK to US money transfers
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On Thu, 28 Oct 1999, Ian Bishop (<eBnuerAPvIG4EwKF@g...mon.co.uk> ) wrote at 17:45:51 (...) I don't think it's 'foil-wrapped for freshness', it's just that light doesn't pass through the metal, so no-one can tell what's inside :-) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Lego (...) really (...) pamphlet! (...) Thanks for clearing that up Richard. Now if I could just find a UK lego Club member with a copy and a scanner I would be living in a perfect world. Mark L (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) That's a bit narrow minded, I'm sure people from Wales, Ireland and Scotland think that as well ;) Richard (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Mark Lindsey writes: Hiya Mark, (...) I *think* what you were referring to is this posting: (URL) the standard UK Lego Club magazine "Bricks'n'Pieces", which isn't really a catalogue like the sort you get - it's more of a glossy (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) seem to have (...) that the very (...) which could (...) That's one of the things that really impresses me about Lego. The way they recycle old parts, or old dimensions, in new and totally surprising ways. The arms from those old Lego men have (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK to US money transfers
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(...) Why foil? I have sent cash through international mail ok, but did wonder if it could be 'sniffed out' by dogs, machines or people with very sensitive hooters. Maybe I have answered my own question. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Entertainer Offers
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(...) You *have* trained her well :) Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Where did you get it from Richard? Be sure to take it to Glasgow next month so I can see it! Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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On Thu, 28 Oct 1999, dakershaw (<FKB9Bx.Mq1@lugnet.com>) wrote at 11:31:09 (...) IMOs do exist. I use them all the time. But until recently, I worked for a bank, so it was easy. I believe they cost GBP7.50. For $12, I'd just send it in a letter, (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Holiday Catalog-2000 Adventurers
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(...) Looks like the U.S. catalog got the shaft. Oh well, why not keep the Americans in the dark? Most of us have our heads up our @$$ anyway, right England? Cheers, Mark L (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) I have the catalog - I don't recall anything new in it. Bruce (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) is (...) Hi there Richard, May I ask where and when you acquired the copy you are referring to? Was it sent to you by Lego or did you pick it up? I have recently called the Lego shop at home service for the U.S. and they did confirm that a new (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | A question for Huw
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(...) Hi there Huw, I just put your site on my favorites list so I'll be sure to check every day now. Do you have any idea when the catalog comes out? Where did the initial reports come from? Do you really think they can be substantiated? Questions, (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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Check out a factoring service - such as Larry's one, at (URL) to that URL and look under Auction and Commerce Information. He's got a form you fill in to request a transaction. It'll involve you making a payment to one of Larry's factorees in the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I used to just get a draft at the bank to be sent across. Of course, the charges are ridiculous for small amounts. (...) Yup. Those are outdated in the UK. Hope that helps. Simon. LEGO: SP[cl++++(6825)ip++b...++++(6951) PI[so++++]++ (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) They suck anyway when the rate changes and you end up with less money than you agreed upon! (...) Personally I'd just put it in an envelope and mail it, obviously this isn't a good strategy if you do it regularly or with larger sums. But for (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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A friend of mine came down to visit over the weekend, and I asked him to visit a couple of places on the way down to check for items of interest. He found the following Technic sets reduced: Asda Doncaster: 8437 Future Car 17.49 (as reported in a (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I have to get a small sum of money over to the US after winning an e-bay auction. I had thought that International Money Orders still existed but the Post Office insist that they are no longer available, and they won't insure a letter with dollar (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Ball joints and the 8440
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I had an e-mail form DYA shopping, about the 8440 Formula Flash. I would like to get this set because it looks like it has some good ball joint parts (any comments). However, I was wondering if anybody knows where this set might still be for sale in (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: NorthWestFest page is now up
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(...) I found the real URL by taking the fake V3-URL and decapitalizing the word "LEGO" on a hunch. It worked out. Those V3 URL's aren't worth messing with anyway. --Todd (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 28 Oct 1999, Todd Lehman (<FKAFMn.1zy@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:49:35 (...) Thanks Todd. It works for me, but it's my page :-) Possibly something to do with proxy servers? I dunno, I'm certainly no expert. It should work, once they've got the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I got a 404 error trying to load that URL. But it looks like the real URL is: (URL) this helps someone... --Todd (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Yes folks! Roll up, roll up! Form an orderly queue to sign up for the next UK LEGOfest. All you have to do is (URL) :-) The page will be updated and re-publicised fairly regularly over the next month or so. (26 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I have a copy but no scanner :( The logo says Arctic, and it's got a mountain in the background - it's all very stylised so that really is about all there is too it! I think the minifigs mentioned (orange and holding Crystals) are actually (...) (26 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: LEGO Club memebership (was: Bluewater offers)
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Sorry, I didn't explain too well - Keychains are _not_ available from TLG UK, unless you're a club member. In other words, you can call LEGO in Wrexham to order current service packs, replacements for broken or missing parts (even from non current (...) (26 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Holiday Catalog-2000 Adventurers
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Mark Lindsey <markwars@fcmail.com> wrote in message news:FK9rDv.GK2@lugnet.com... (...) some (...) here? (...) Rest assured that as soon as I have a copy, I'll post scans to my web site. (URL) (26 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | SW Keycahins (was LEGO Club memebership (was: Bluewater offers))
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Darth Vader was the first one, then came Luke in his orange flight suit. Darth Maul makes it three so far... Jon. Michael Edwards <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:FK9q7o.DD1@lugnet.com... (...) each (...) news:FK7Lsr.G4@lugnet.com... (...) (26 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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