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Hey all, I hope everyone had a great holiday and new year's celebration. I will be attempting to secure a room for us at the Albany library for February. Zonker will be unable to make the weekend of the 19th so that leaves the 5th, 12th, and 26th (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: SFX?
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Sounds neat. I still think we need to build some digital motors, or a train whistle module, with the whistle timing controlled by the voltage on the track. The other idea that might be simpler is to build a larger brick/module with a touch sensor (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | SFX?
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Hi all. I just had an idea. Would sound effects be good whenever there is a sizeable Town/Train display to add to the ambience of the layout? I could make an ambience recording for a Town that would loop on a computer listening to shoutcast station (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shut out at Target!
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Last night I got the last droid development kit ($59), and the last 4561 from either hillsboro (OR) target. the 4561 was still at $77.90, but was partially opened. I cornered an asst. manager and asked about further discounting since it was open and (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shut out at Target!
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Sat night at the Milp Target, I got the last 4561 they had - it was obviously a return, there were lots of things missing, and all the bags were open. I talked them down to $38.03, because I THOUGHT the engine was missing. After getting home and (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Mee 2 :-)
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It seems like everyone is finding good deals! I hope to see some great MOC's in the next few meetings :-) At Kaybee Pleasanton I found a 6441 Divers set for $29.99 opened but complete. Nothing else there though worth mentioning as the Lego section (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shut out at Target!
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Mt View Target had 3-4 4561s on Saturday, if anyone needs some of them, check there. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 10-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shut out at Target!
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When I bought one 4561 on Saturday morning (in Milpitas), there is still two copies of 4561 left... I shoulda grab those two as well :( on Sunday the Target at Morgan hill has a copy of 5988 at 47, and the driod development kit at $49 (I think, it's (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shut out at Target!
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Hi, Zilch at the Milpitas Target, BUT... Some fool must have returned a 6959 Spyrius Lunar Launch Base to the Milpitas Walmart, 'cause its ours now for $15, MISB! FOTW? Mark (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Advent Calendars $5.02 at Mt View Walmart...
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I was in there as the lady was repricing toys, and she said she repriced them to $9.96 yesterday. I told her, yeah, I checked yesterday, but I was waiting for them to hit $5 so I could buy 20. She said, "How many??" "20" "Hold on, I'll reprice (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Looking for v-wing fighters
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Does anybody have a stash of v-wing fighters they can part with? I could really use two or three. Janet Graff (25 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Target clearance
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Apparently the sale at Target happened already? At least in Modesto/Tracy. My mom saw the sale on Tuesday but forget to tell me. Below is an email I got from a friend 40% off: ---...--- 6093 Ninja Fortress (Big castle) ~$54 RoboSports $29.90 (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Call for Discussion - Northern CA Lego Train Group
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(...) The Target on Ross and Hillsdale had 12 or so of the trains at the $77 clearance price. Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 (25 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Call for Discussion - Northern CA Lego Train Group
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(...) This would be cool. (...) I like it. <snip, snip, snip> I'd like to help when I can. Since I have no room for a module, I would probably just be building cars and/or structures to add to an existing module. But I'd like to participate if (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Looking for.....
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4x4x3 slanted window frames in black as in set 6398. Either trade or sale. Thanx, Roger (25 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Call for Discussion - Northern CA Lego Train Group
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(...) Great! I'm glad this is getting started. (...) Great idea. I am also planning on attending the show and will help in any way I can. (...) Again, great idea. (...) I'm crazy for them like the masters. (...) I live in San Jose. (...) I think (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Next BAYLUG Meet now March
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(...) He was going to be away for the holidays. Hopefully he can look into it soon, and let us know more about the opportunity to meet in another new location. :-) (...) The meeting room hours are driven by the hours that the library are (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Call for Discussion - Northern CA Lego Train Group
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Attention all LEGO Train fans: It looks like there might finally be enough people in the San Francisco Bay area now that have the train addiction to get an actual LEGO Train Club going. I would like to propose getting an official train club put (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca)
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| | Re: Next BAYLUG Meet now March
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(...) Hmm, the word is getting out. (...) Thanks Mark! (...) That's certainly workable for me. I was under the impression that David Simmons wanted to book a meeting somewhere in Albany, but I've not heard anything about it and have been too (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Next BAYLUG Meet now March
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Hi, I just called the Fremont Library. The Fukaya Room is booked SOLID on weekend afternoons until Sunday March 12 from 1-5 when I booked it for us. SO, unless there are strenuous objections, the next "quarterly" meet will be then. Comments please. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: Our Targets SUCK!!!
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Hi, Just back today. The www.target price on the Mos Espa Pod Race set at $54 is very good. Mark (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Rose Parade Float
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Speaking of typos... "I see a coloredful drawing at the URL above but no picture." Coloredful??? As in past tense of being full of color? Hehehe Got you... Fred (URL) to change sub-domain names so I have a chance of getting CLSOTW) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas)
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| | Re: Rose Parade Float
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(...) Sounds great! Anyone have any real pictures? I see a coloredful drawing at the URL above but no picture. --Todd [added lugnet.legoland.california & lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas to crosspost list] (25 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas)
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| | Re: Rose Parade Float
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(...) I was there in person (wow it was cold this year!) and I must say that it was impressive. It wasn't the best float (hopefully they do better next year) but it was pretty cool to see LEGO in the rose parade. The front part had a floral (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.pas)
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| | Re: Slim Pickings at Target
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(...) The Wal-Marts here have the Advent calendars marked down to $10, much better than their typical ~33% off clearance prices. Steve (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Slim Pickings at Target
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(...) I think that's the chainwide price for these (subject to local option). I cleaned out my local store of these, 5 cents a piece is not too shabby for a parts assortment that includes several trans 2x2 medium slopes. (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Slim Pickings at Target
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(...) This afternoon at Target Bridgepointe (San Mateo, CA), I found several Advent calendars marked down to $11.90, a few 5978s at $26.90, and one 5533 at $29.90 No other Lego was marked down. Paul Sinasohn (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Our Targets SUCK!!!
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oops ... silly me ... Tom mentioned the website offer ... Sorry John (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Our Targets SUCK!!!
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Hi Tom, According to thier website,as of 10:15 EST, they are selling them at 78.00 (URL) Doesnt mean the stores will do this, but they might. : ) John (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Our Targets SUCK!!!
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I visited FOUR Targets today, and NONE of them had the 4561 on sale (even though one had about THIRTY of them). It looks like someone in the Regional office, in their infinite STUPIDITY, decided not to offer them at 40% off, even though most stores (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Clearence Lego at Hagenberger Target
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Saw 40% Lego at the Target on Hagenberger Road in Oakland. Gungan sub, one Mos Espa Pod Race, some Egyptian Adventurers, Commlink Cruiser, and others. - chris (25 years ago, 25-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA San Jose in Y2K
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Yeah, I can bring track, trains, maybe some buildings, but I just don't know if I'll have the spare bricks/money to build a proper module. Is there a web page online for tips for building modules? Do they HAVE to be all Lego except the base, or can (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NMRA San Jose in Y2K
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(...) I agree. We should start planning immediately. (...) Since I don't have the time or money to build my own modules, I'm willing to help out a few weekends building them. Russell (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NMRA San Jose in Y2K
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I'm in for helping, Mike, but I'll have to deflect until I get back from the UK at the start of February. Let's do some planning at the next BAYLUG meeting about this.... I'm willing to drive 2 or 3 others down to Fresno for a some weekends of (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: 2K Lego at Mt View Target
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The Redwood City Toys R Us has them. They just stocked the shelves yesterday. Janet -----Original Message----- From: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com [mailto:lugnet.loc.u...ugnet.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 1999 1:14 AM To: ba-lego@cinnamon.com (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 2k Sets
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Lots of 2k sets at Target on Hamilton in San Jose. I went this morning and picked up the Gungan Patrol (7115) and the A-Wing Fighter (7134). Just for some fun. And now I don't want to do any work. They also had the Boba Fett Slave (7144), Desert (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 2000 Lego at Target Cupertino
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Last night I saw lots of 2000 Lego at Target in Cupertino on Stevens Creek (cross Street DeAnza). I managed to get out of there with only an A-Wing (which turned out to actually be quite a good set). They have all the Star Wars sets, some castle (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Mission Pics for BAYLUG
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As I noted in another email, I have 100 more 2x4 white bricks you can borrow, and now I have six 2x3 rounded top white bricks you can also borrow. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 2K Lego at Mt View Target
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I found the 8520 Millenium Slizer, some other Technic set, and the small catapult castle set, that's it - they obviously had more, but the TINY Lego section is half bare, and will probably be completely empty by Friday. Nothing at the Mt View (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | California Mission Under Construction
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Hi All, You are welcome to check out Ross' California Mission (Mission San Jose in Fremont, CA) under construction at the BAYLUG website at: (URL) is about 2/3 complete. He is building it on 2 old 50x50 grey base plates for his 4th Grade California (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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