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(...) Doesn't the Battle Droid count as a new 2000 set? That's already out over there in the UK. (Mine's on it's way in the mail!!) Chris (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Michael Edwards <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:FKzH1E.FB2@lugnet.com... (...) Last year was the first that new sets started appearing before Xmas, AFAIK. I think Dec. 11 will be pushing it... Huw (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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So when do we think some 2000 models will come out in UK I remeber last year i brought an 8251 on Christmas eve. What do you think, it would be nice to see some before the Legofest. -- Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) By European I was including the UK. Most Euro catalogues show 90% the same product ranges. This year the most comprehensive (that I have) was the German which was thicker that ours and included Scala, Mindstorms, software, spares and all the (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I take it then the European ones are even thicker... with a full range of trains? Scott A (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) True. It's my belief: "Those who can, do." "Those who can't, teach." "Those who can't teach become journalists." Actually, I don't believe that part about teaching. I know many excellent teachers. I can't say the same of journalists or (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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Just a couple of things I noticed recently: Warrington TRU has some RBRs (6289). They were on the top shelf, without prices, but IIRC they were about GBP50 last time I bought one. Cheshire Oaks Toy World had 6 5561 Bigfoots (feet?) for GBP50 apiece (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Ian Bishop <ian@goodlife.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:NFsWdOAmFXI4EwI...n.co.uk... (...) ...and the Y-wing / TIE Fighter for 19.99GBP! (If they've still got 'em) 8-( Jon. (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) '98 (...) look (...) the (...) The Subbuteo sets suck. The Arctic and Dino stuff looks interesting, though... Huw (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) That *is* the full US catalogue. They don't get a nice think one like us. The first sightings of the large Technic sets will come in a European catalogue. If we're lucky we might see one posted on the web somewhere this side of Christmas, like (...) (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't have that one, never seen any lego paperbacks. Can you post a scan of it? I've got all four hard-back Ladybird books from series 904, Lego Pirates, entitled; 1. Will and the Gold Chase 2. Captain Roger's Birthday 3. Adventure on Shark (...) (26 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Rather like many AFOL's in the United States being concentrated in California; IT / high tech industry plus affluence. If you think Devon is far away from everyone, try South-West Scotland. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) about (...) here! (...) I was not too impressed with the new soccer sets as a model. I think the '98 version was better (will it be "Classic Soccer" now?). The new one does look more playable though.... but if I wanted that I'd dig my Sebbuteo (...) (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I've had to change my webpage URL... My old "free" space provider appears to by dying on me (www.freeyellow.com). So I'm in the process of moving from: (URL) is the 3rd time I've changed since June, it looks like I have to start paying for space! (...) (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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I am hoping to see more Technic's for the 2000 release The new Slizers, they have a disk on the front as a wheel? I am not to keen on the slammers 8236,8237,8238. They must use the same system as the 8205 Racers. Look's like we will have to wait (...) (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Any wild guesses as to what will and won't be in the UK catalogue? What about Futbol - as we got the soccer sets they may decide not to release it over here! Richard (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Followups to off-topic.debate, because... suffice it to say, I do not agree, sir. :-) Stallman may be a bit flakey as a person, but I think the general theme that one can create "free" software and make a healthy living from it is extremely valid. I (...) (26 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Maybe, but not optimal. I suspect that the rear balcony of Papa Mole's might have been perfect... (...) Yep! $1000 gets them four annual passes for life (whatever that may be), plus other goodies besides... I reckon it to be the equivalent, in (...) (26 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I don't live in Fleet, I only work there. In the IT industry, naturally... -- Colin numbersix@freshfroot...erve.co.uk www.freshfruit.swinternet.co.uk ICQ 25808282 (26 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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