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Airfix is a British company known for making plastic scale models. Back in the 1960's, they also released a building toy called Betta Bilda. It was advertised as a companion to their line of HO & OO railway models. There are several similarities (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Southport Show/Fest
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Michael, I can do any of these dates, but my preference would lean towards the end of the month. Looking forward to being able to run trains round & round, instead of back & forth :-) On Wed, 10 Jul 2002, Michael Pratt (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Southport Show/Fest
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(...) Michael. Your previous Southport shows have been well organised and there has been plenty of space so this would be a good opportunity for the NBLTC to set up our modules and provide a working display on the Saturday. If anyone (no (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Southport Show/Fest
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I propose either of these dates.. I have dates on the following weekends.. 14th 21st 28th Now I need to know which would be the preferred option....? Please Michael Pratt (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Is anybody here collecting Best-Lock sets?
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OK, here's the story... A misguided relative bought me a Best-Lock set about 18 months ago (honest!!) and it's been gathering dust in my garage ever since. The set is 2103 - Eurasian Dynasty Base and is totally complete and boxed - oh, except I (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Liebherr R996 Mining Excavator
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(...) I think I'm just frustrated that we're six months into the year with no show. No oppertuity to buy tonnes of great parts, show off moc's and discuss Lego. (...) I look forward to a rebuilt tractor, a tug of war between Moc's would be cool. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGO Modelmaking Experience at LEGOLAND Windsor - 10th August
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(...) Well Hello, Im Steven Locke, new to lugnet and AFOL stuff. Im going to the redletterday afternoon, and looking forward to meeting any other AFOLs. Im also interested in the UK club setting up thingy, and any future brickfests. (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Liebherr R996 Mining Excavator
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(...) Well actually one of the people I would most have wanted to talk to at Brickfest is Jennifer, never having met her here! I wish I lived a bit further north. I get the feeling you weren't too happy with that post, I didn't mean to offend anyone (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Online web specials from ls@h
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Hi all, if you haven't seen them on ebay yet, you can order quite a few sets at 50% discount from Lego's website. Under Browse the shop on the left, click Exclusives and treasures, then Web specials. Some say available now (eg 9735 for 49.95 ukp) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: LEGO Modelmaking Experience at LEGOLAND Windsor - 10th August
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(...) Does anyone know where the latest list of attendees is - I found one in the attendees thread but it had many spaces in the morning session so can't be up to date. Is anyone else coming in the afternoon? - getting my Edinburgh trip moved took (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | LEGO Modelmaking Experience at LEGOLAND Windsor - 10th August
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There are now only 8 spaces remaining of the original 48 available! Book now to avoid disappointment!!! "Huw Millington" <hmillington@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:GwqH88.113@lugnet.com... (...) attendees (...) guided (...) available (...) (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.windsor, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Sale (was Re: Bluewater) report
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(...) These are great! (...) I like these, but the packing on the ones I have seen all look a little "girly" ;) Local to me, Woolworths, Asda & John Lewis have sales on. In JL you will find Duplo, Jack Stone and Alpha Team at 66-33% off (Ogel (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Bluewater report
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There was quite a bit of new stuff in the shop yesterday, although admiteddly I haven't been there for a few months: - Star Wars pens, £10 each, 6 or 7 different ones. - The 3 new Bionicle sets, Exo-Toa and so on, plus the multi-model 10023 - New (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Gap in UK event calendar
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(...) Erm, how about Southport. It could be hall job and a very nice hall it is too now it has been decorated and carpeted. I usually invite Joe public for Saturday and refreshments are now legendary. I could sort accomodation for those coming from (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | My biggest Lego train show
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To be held on Wednesday 31st July, 12.00 to 16.30., at The Institute, Aberdour, Fife, Scotland. Length of layout 23 feet, 4 tracks, 8 trains. Its part of a week long village festical for children and adults. COme along and enjoy a day at the seaside (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Gap in UK event calendar
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(...) I agree Huw, although I could not make the last few shows in the South I was looking forward to this one. I would suggest that it is best organised locally - this will of course mean that someone has to take the initiative - arrangements need (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Gap in UK event calendar
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I was sorry to learn that Lawrence won't be holding a TVLF this year. This means we have a gap in our calendar. Does anyone have any ideas for an event in September? I think it needs to be a 'hall' job, preferably somewhere in the southern half of (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Help needed
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(...) Michael- If you can wait for post from across the ocean, I can help you if nobody else. Lord knows I have rays and sawfish (which is what I assume you meant?)! best LFB (away from 8pm GMT tomorrow until Monday) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Help needed
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I have sold a set on e-bay and some parts are missing which I was unaware of. Could someone who knows me and has them available please send me two black manta rays and a swordfish ? I will happily reciprocate with say classic spacemen, Imp guards in (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: First NBLTC show 29/06/02
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"Jonathan Reynolds" <scorch@tinyworld.co.uk> wrote in message news:Gyp2xJ.Mov@lugnet.com... (...) An excellent report, thanks! It looks like good fun was had by all, and a lot was learned. I look forward to seeing you applying your experience to (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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