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Jonathon Goldsworthy <jgold@cableinet.co.uk> wrote in message news:FL7I1w.2vo@lugnet.com... (...) I sent mine back today. I'll LYK what happens. Huw (26 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Dear all, Was the Scotish leg of this event worth going to ?. The Sheffield one is in complete confusion - date changed to the 25th, Ottakars not existing in Sheffield (it's at something called The Mission Launch) and 18.00 - 19.00 admission by (...) (26 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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TRU is giving away copies of a TRU version of the Adventures Mag. There is nothing special about the the mag, but I know people collect such things (not me). If you don't have access to a UK TRU, let me know and I'll post a copy out to you. (...) (26 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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Back in late August/early September, they did not recognise it as a design flaw, but simply a quality control problem. My replacements were identical in design to those in the original set. I have been holding off from returning my broken (...) (26 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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I opened the wing doors on my super car today only to find that one air damper had shattered internally and would not operate. I inspected the other one and those on 8446 and 8447 and found they too were broken, but not to the point of not working. (...) (26 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Very true, but then they have interesting pieces, and if each bus *does* have 6 train-windows, then that would upset the train-bods over here if they weren't released. Richard (26 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Richard Franks wrote in message ... (...) about (...) here! Why would you want the new Futbol sets? The ones available last year were far better. (26 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(URL) agree with Tony, I don't think this belongs in loc.uk anymore folks. Richard (26 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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On Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:48:44 GMT, Huw Millington uttered the following profundities... (...) Beattie's in High Wycombe had the 1999 sets out just after new year's. (26 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) [Foolishly emailed this to Huw the first time :-( Must learn to use my newsreader properly :-) ] Natalie and I had a great day too. Sorry we didn't bump into anyone, but then I'm not sure I know what anyone looks like. We didn't bother (...) (26 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I have to side with Larry (and Mike, too I guess). I am sure companies use these limits (one per person/per household) to maximize the effectiveness of their special deal. They are within their rights to make up such rules, and you are within your (...) (26 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Mike Stanley wrote in message ... (...) This reminds me of when KBKids.com had the X-wings for half price because of some pricing error. I ordered one, and nearly had a friend order another one because it was such a "good deal". But when it arrived, (...) (26 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It will be a draw, a real war of attrition with sendings-off and punch-ups galore... if Scotland win, everything will be peachy until Wednesday's return match at Wembley; if England win, then it's time to adopt a Scottish accent and/or family! (...) (26 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Just nitpicking here but the amount the retailer nets as profit may be slightly more, or slightly less. It depends on a number of factors such as what the cost to take an order is, the cost to fulfill an order, how much less one box costs than (...) (26 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Wow, thanks. (...) You're certainly right about that. (...) Well, I think that's debatable in general, and ridiculous with respect to me and my household. I haven't paid full price for any of the 50 or so DVDs I own. Heck, I haven't paid half (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Cheshire shopping report - 6289 down south too!
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TRU, Chatham had 6289s priced at under 30GBP... I grabbed the last two (plus a dozen How Wheels too), and the whole lot came in at under 50GBP!!! 4 quid off the first 6289, 6 quid off the second (?) then bogof (buy-one-get-one-free) on the HWs - (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Luckily there's a picture of Ian and I, on Ians site: (URL) be wearing whitish trousers with a purple t-shirt, so I shouldn't be too hard to miss. Hopefully not so conspicuous that I attract the attention of some of the hundreds or thousands (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Is it possible they did that to make them contiguous with the existing football promo sets? I don't know the numbers for them offhand. eric (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.promo, lugnet.town)
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(...) That almost certainly indicates they will be available in some markets and not others, but surely they'll be available in Europe, 'home' of Football? Huw (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I'm worried about the football, they are in the 34xx number range - that's promotional. (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Sudden realisation that I don't know what any of you other Glaswegian LUGNETeers look like... although chances are you'll be the only other adults looking conspicuously out-of-place among the bawling kids! I'll be the bloke in the Star Wars T-Shirt (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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The fact that a rule is stupid or even that it costs the company sales when it is adhered to is irrelevant. If the company promulgates a rule and makes it a part of the implied contract between you and they, you are bound to abide by it or be in (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Folks, I don't think this belongs in loc.uk any more. On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, Jasper Janssen (<383bacc7.242438643...gnet.com>) wrote at 11:50:50 (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Scott-A <s.arthur@hw.ac.uk> wrote in message news:382A850D.C80A18...w.ac.uk... (...) Here, yes, since it is only available from LEGO outlets, but in France and Belgium for example, where I have looked this year, it is sold alongside regular sets in (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Scott-A <s.arthur@hw.ac.uk> wrote in message news:382A84CC.3F2C50...w.ac.uk... (...) Yes, the release of this set so early was planned. Hence the ads for the other two droids in the back of the instructions saying they'll be out in Feb 2000. I (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) You know, he's saying exactly the same thing I thought, and then figured you'd be smart enough to infer from the smart-arse reply. Guess not. I'll explain more fully: You don't have _any_ right to a _promotion_ cheap DVD, other than what the (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I thought Lego always marketed Scala separate to Lego? (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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The box for this set is actually dated 1999 (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Nah, I don't see it being any different. It's a stupid rule either way. The fact that my wife and I are married makes us no less separate consumers than Bob and his roommate Phil. A stupid rule, but one I choose to accept, mostly. (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Ok, I THINK you're responding to something else I wrote above that, maybe me saying Rachael and I could use our different work addresses as shipping addresses to get around a one per household deal. Certainly you're not saying that if I get in (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, any rights I do have weren't given to me by any god, God, goddess, or pink elephant. Thought I'd mention that. (...) I'll address this more fully in response to Larry's post, which, while wrong, was a bit more thought-out than this one. (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) While I agree that cheating the company when you are actually a family is wrong, I also think that the method of limiting something to one per address is also wrong as well. If you are married, even if you have seperate paychecks and seperate (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I THINK he meant me, and I missed it the first time (1). Anyway... <bzzt> It's wrong. You're cheating the organization when you use different shipping addresses to make it look like you're not in the same household. Thanks for playing, though. (...) (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You know, you don't have a gods-given right to purchase DVDs on the cheap. Just thought I'd mention that. Jasper (26 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Ian Bishop wrote in message ... (...) You think Ayr is far from anywhere? You want to try Easdale, tis on a little island south of Fort William, and from memory, twas about an hours drive to the nearest shop that even stocked Lego, and yup, I used (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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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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(...) LOL :-) (26 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Well, everything the reporter got out of RMS may have been to silly and annoying to print. The last time I heard him interviewed (at length) on the radio, his big point was that it's wrong to make and sell copyrighted software. So whenever the (...) (26 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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(...) display (...) see (...) That sounds like it may have been a better place. (...) One was hiding beneath the serviette and nearly got thrown away until she empties it ready to take the box home. The waitress presumably thought it was missing so (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Perhaps its something to do with the fact that I noticed that most of the folks who filled in that delurking form were in the IT industry. This area is probably the main focus of the UK IT industry. ergo, more IT people = more lego people. I (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I picked up a limp-backed book at a second-hand stall last weekend. The Robber Baron - the first in a ? series called Castle Kids, published by LEGO It has a great model castle as the locale for the story. Does anyone know of others in the series ? (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Col wrote in message ... (...) (in Fleet (Hampshire) at least) ^^^...^^^ Are there more AFOL's in this area than anywhere else in this country? * Kev Holmes occasionally posts here, lives in Fleet. * I used to live a mile outside Fleet. * Mark, an (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) We were standing just by the distillery in Miniland Scotland and the display was spectacular! The launch sites were *just* too far apart to be able to see everything without turning one's head, but the occasional delay meant you sometimes saw (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) yes it is 8437. £9.99 is a very good price indeed. The 4 balloon tyres and wheels alone are that much as a service pack. regards lawrence (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Excellent, I was wondering whether the space port facilities would meet the high standards of Porcus Prime. Incidentally my Galaxy Transporter is almost ready for launch. It is 56 studs in length, and has a wingspan of 67 studs. Lawrence, did (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Tragic, when Windows 2000 is being treated like the Second Coming, and Microsoft is due to face judgement in the anti-trust case. The whole Lego programming phenomenon would have been the perfect way to present the issues of free software to (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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(...) Not one shop in Norwich (that I've seen, anyway) has this in yet. If it's that widely available, presumably now officially released, maybe I should ask one of them to order it in? It *is* good, isn't it? :: paul :: (URL) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Lawrence Wilkes <lawrence_wilkes@msn.com> wrote in message news:FKttoq.K07@lugnet.com... (...) in (...) I have seen this set (8437, I think?) for £9.99 in Woolies, (in Fleet (Hampshire) at least) -- Colin numbersix@freshfroot...erve.co.uk (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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One fine day, Liam scribbled... (...) Sadly not, but I look forward to meeting him! (...) Probably, although it won't be as grand as some. As a host of international minifig travellers Colin and Wanda, I will be bringing along the MOC M:Tron craft (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Richard Franks wrote in message ... (...) Nope, it's the same here (says he, looking up at a clear starry night!!!) David (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Good, we can keep them to ourselves then!!!! Get our own back for not having access to all the train stuff that the rest of the world seems to get but we dont!! regards lawrence (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) But they aren't available online internationaly. (...) Unknown, Busy-Bee have them in for £29.99. (...) It's stupid isn't it? Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) would love to (I had something like this in mind), but was alread out of white windows by the time I came to the bridge. And dont have enough classic windows. I have been thinking about buying some buckets for parts like this. Whats a good one (...) (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Yes, but the 8001 is only £19.99 in bentals and other stores Also the indigo island is on 'back order'. Will they ever get any more? And I noticed that the saraha blaster is on-line at £25, but is only £16 in their stores. regards lawrence (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Boy, did they ever miss the point. What on earth do hair, knuckles or shoes have to do with software development? (26 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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Had a great day. It was cold but fairly bright all day. The fireworks were pretty impressive, set off from 2 locations - behind the lighthouse and behind the castle. We were at the lighthouse and got a good view, but it may have been better further (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:02PSGRAwVEJ4Ew1...n.co.uk... (...) I also keep some of mine in the loft which also reaches 35 deg. or so. I don't like keeping it up there, but I haven't room downstairs for every (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.storage)
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(...) Found the article here: (URL) agree though, barely worth reading. Stallman is portrayed as more nerd than geek from this report. Though I suspect the reporter had know idea how to engage Stallman in a more engaging & enlightening conversation. (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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I read the following article in the paper today: (URL) on moral high ground November 06 1999 I draw your attention to Richard Stallman's comments on Lego. However, I did find the article to be rather idiotic and unpleasant, confirming my view of (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general)
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It is now available for £22 from The Entertainer: (URL) there is the 6982 Exploriens Saturn 3 for £25, the Millennium Slizer for £15, Indigo Island for £20. I noticed some prices are significantly cheaper and some at Hamleys prices. Carbon 60 (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I've accumulated a lot of new sets in the last year, and haven't had time to open them all. I was starting to run out of space during the summer, so I thought about storing my collection in the loft. I live in a brand new house, built to the latest (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Metro Station Plus
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On Sat, 6 Nov 1999, Lawrence Wilkes (<FKr3yF.IDD@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:56:39 (...) Very evocative. Can I suggest using classic 2x2 windows across the top of the bridge instead of the big ones you've got? I've seen *many* foot bridges with small (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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This week Entertainer (at least in Camberley) added 6559 - deep sea bounty for £16 8299 - technic search sub with CD ROM for £25 There were still plenty of Night lords castle and wicked witch manor. The 8220 fire engine were all marked £20 this (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Legoland Fireworks
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(...) :) I figured that it was an obscure reference, shame on me for not watching that programme enough! A timmy minifig to the first person that successfully manages to confuse someone else with an obscure Fast Show reference :) Richard (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Lego Scala set at local Asda
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(...) Tesco's here have them for 21.99 UKP. Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Sat, 6 Nov 1999, Richard Franks (<FKr1G4.E9u@lugnet.com>) wrote at 00:02:28 (...) Sorry :-) But not at all, it this case. It's a reference to an obscure Fast Show sketch, which seemed appropriate, somehow. <shrugs> I'll go back to sleep now. (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I hadn't seen anything here about them. They don't really seem worth bothering with. An internet company, no shops, so you would hope cheaper prices! No! They are, for the most part, equal in price to Argos. Some of the bigger, 60GBP+ sets might be (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Metro Station Plus
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(...) Cool man way cool. (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Metro Station Plus
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added pictures of another model to my web site Its an 'extended' Metro Station. As lego town grows, so does its station. Numerous additions have been made to improve the Metro station. A new ticket hall, a bigger waiting room with TV, a shop, and (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Legoland Fireworks
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Well, I should be carrying a blue back pack with my LEGO keychains hanging from it! Howzat?!? ...or take a look for us in the Southern LEGOfest pictures! Huw's site is a good starting point... See ya there 8-) Jon. Kev Holmes (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Tony, have you been posting whilst inebriated again? :) Richard (26 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Fri, 5 Nov 1999, Kev Holmes (<FKqL5q.6E9@lugnet.com>) wrote at 18:10:38 (...) In the dark! In a hole! WITH AN *OWL*! (26 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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We're going to be there as well, any suggestions on how we might recognise eachother? Kev (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Recent high news traffic!
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(...) Namely rain and mud, although maybe that's just Scotland. Richard (26 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Recent high news traffic!
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Carbon 60 <carbon60@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:FKn330.Kty@lugnet.com... (...) table: (...) Yes, the UK is where its at... Huw (26 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Legoland Fireworks
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(...) those (...) I'll look out for you then! Huw (26 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Lego event in Glasgow
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(...) Bah! I finally stumbled in today and they had run out! It was limited to 40 apparently, the assistent said that they didn't want any more kids than that running around :) She did however say that I was welcome to come along, which was nice, (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Lego Scala set at local Asda
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Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:xRSjfiACcDI4Ewv...n.co.uk... (...) The baseplates are covered in 'flowers' - the four petals take up the studs of a 2x2 while the centre bit accepts the tube from said 2x2 or you can (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:FKn0Kz.ECM@lugnet.com... (...) wife (...) might (...) ...and I'll be there with the family and neighbours (gotta use up all those free tickets)!!! 8-) Jon. (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Lego Scala set at local Asda
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On Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Ian Bishop (<OxRWABAQFDI4EwKU@g...on.co.uk>) wrote at 12:57:52 (...) On the subject of Scala: Does anyone know if the baseplates are covered with studs? There are two sizes available as service packs, and they look quite (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Recent high news traffic!
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Where's all this discussion come from, check where we are in the league table: (URL) are really happening here - can't wait for the LEGOFest. I may be planning a LEGOfest for next Spring - I keep having to reconsider how many people to accomodate as (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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