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Well, it was nice meeting you on saturday Tim. As soon as i got home i tore open the designer set and put together a mecha, then i opened up the pick-a-brick cup and sorted the parts, i was actually suprised how much i got for only 12 bucks. I am (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) The closest store to Rockford would be Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, just about an hour's trip on I-90. The next closest from there would be Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Let me know as you get closer to leaving - email me - and we can make (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) I'm leaving for Rockford the 3:rd of december, I'm going with a friend who has relatives there. How's the Lego store situation in Rockford? :) Any Lego store not too far from Rockford is also on the 'possible visits' list! Hopefully we will (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd)
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(...) Saturday I work until 5. Erik Olson should be coming down to the store then too. (...) The construction on 355 has ended pretty much. There aren't any more barracades, no lanes closed, and they're just working on shoulders and tidying up the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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I am definately going to have to pay the store a visit. I'm running low on most of my basic gray and black bricks and don't feel like waiting for bricklink, so ill have to grab a few cups. I was actually thinking of heading to woodfield this (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Frank - Most of the parts are basic, with a few special elements like trees, fences, and Creator flowers. The range will rotate over time. For mech parts, I suggest the Designer series. Where in DuPage are you? I'm in Wheaton. (...) LOL :-) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Frank - Most of the parts are basic, with a few special elements like trees, fences, and Creator flowers. The range will rotate over time. For mech parts, I suggest the Designer series. Where in DuPage are you? I'm in Wheaton. (...) LOL :-) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Logically this means you should be able to fit about 826 1x2's in there, making the price about a penny each. Hmm... Are you taking orders? ;) ~Mike (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have successfully fit 137 2x4's into a large container by stacking them in successively larger discs with studs on the side. When doing this, there is a small amount of space around the sides that can hold plate or small, irregular pieces, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks to me like a flat rate per container. $13 for the large, $7 for the small. Anybody know the average number of 2x4 bricks you can fit into one of the large containers? Thanks, ~Mike (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) In the new brand stores, its by volume. $6.95 for a small cup, $12.95 for the large. I don't have cup measurements (ounces) yet. -Tim (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) What is the cost for pick-a-bricks? I assume it is by the pound. Is this correct? Eric (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This looks very close, if not exact, to our assortment at Woodfield. -Tim (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Alright! Finally a lego store near me, and some lego fans that are also in my general area! I live in DuPage county, about 15 minutes from woodfield, so I will probably be making several stops at the store. The pick-brick-section only has you basic (...) (21 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I went back to the new LEGO Store in Marlboro today and made sure to get at least one of everything they sell in the Pick-a-Brick. Here is a complete inventory of what is available: Brick: 2x10 in Yellow 2x4 in Black, White, Grey, Dark Grey, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) Not sure, I know that can't be done at the individual store level, though. (...) No, I didn't. That's very cool! :-) I'll let you know if I'm on next Saturday, email me towards the end of the week. Or, if I am off, we could hang out sometime (...) (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Will they put your book in the store? (: Did you know your book comes up on Target.com whenever you search for Lego? (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Cool! Yep, open Saturdays until 9, I think. The store opens at 10am. -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Huw - Either Ondrew or I will work on getting an inventory up soon. -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I've arranged to be dropped off there next Saturday (25th). I will have to hang around for hours before I can go home. Oh no. (It is open Saturdays right?) (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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