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(...) crossposting to state groops since I forgot to do so earlyer. Also there is still plenty of space so if your interested in hanging out with people from at least 4 different clubs let me know. -->(roj2323@yahoo.com) ondrew p.s. I have a place (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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(...) Ok, from what I understand ALL of these stores are open except the NY and NJ ones - and they open up next week. These are stores not temp kiosks. And I still need the Duplo bricks for them! All I have so far is the IL. stores brick - I still (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) According to the people I've spoken to who work there, the LEGO stores are permanent retail outlets. In case you missed these, here are some pictures of the store in Marlboro, MA: (URL) have heard that the store in Burlington, MA is set to (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Actually that store last Christmas was owned and operated by Waldenbooks. Lou (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Sounds good, I hope to find some time to visit atleast one shop that sells Lego. (...) Wow! That would be great. However since I'm traveling with a friends family I don't know all about the plans for the trip but I'm pretty sure they don't (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.rfd, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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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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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMwLC9.1zGI@lugnet.com... (...) on the (...) Tim, Could you post an inventory somewhere? I'd like to compare it with the UK stores. TIA Huw (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I just visited the new LEGO Store in the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro this morning. Brickshelf pictures are available at (URL) It looks very nice! The store is stocked with many (though apparently not all) of the sets that are currently in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes, there is a Pick-A-Brick. Its around the corner from Marshall Fields, on the middle level. -Tim (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMvtyL.xKn@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) days (...) were (...) in the (...) day. (...) Does this store have Pick-A-Brick? If not, will it by 11/5? I will be in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm working at the Woodfield store now, and its a blast! The last several days we spent stocking and assembling the store. Today was the first day we were open, and it was a lot of fun sharing LEGO with the customers. If you're in the area, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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The stores in: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough and Woodfield Mall, IL - IL-Schaumburg Open today!! So if you are in the area go check it out! They have the Duplo Promo bricks for the opening!! And there IS a market for these bricks! So keep (...) (21 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general) !
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(...) There is a Brand Retail store on Michigan Avenue, and there are two planned new Lego stores in the Chicago Metro area before the end of the year. Check Mark P's post about the new stores about 4 days ago. (URL) Lyttle (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Hi! A good friend of both me and the brick is going to Chicago later this autumn. Since he's not a member of Lugnet (yet) he asked me to ask you; Are there any good LEGO stores in particular he would like to visit while there? This might well be the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Oh the Central South (or Mid-south), I gotcha. Well maybe y'all should be hoping for something a little more progressive before you wish for a LEGO store in that part of the country. I'm thinking you'd wish for a decent highway system, cable (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Right after I made that post, I figured you of all people would speak up with irrevelant information. I was going to to say that the Central part of the South needed a Lego store, but I figured if you were going to flap your jaws to say some snide (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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What-cha talking about Rob, we already have two in Georgia and one in Florida. Seems like they have the south taken care of....at least the part of the south I care about :) jt (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Nah, there needs to be one down in the south! How about Arkansas, or western Tennessee, or even *gulp* Texas! -Rob *sensing an email from TJ ANY time now* Hendrix "BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:HL02FL.1v1E@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Columbus? Bah, Cleveland's the place to go! They're even building a brand new upscale shopping center not 5 minutes from my house. I'm telling you, that would be a great place to put a Lego store :) Adrian (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) what? no Easton Town Center, Columbus OH ?! A top Mall with a top consumer market, well, maybe next round..... (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Yeah I already got cornered, er, messaged about it ;-) If I find out when the grand openings are, I'll try to be there schedule permitting. -Tim (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! Very cool Jake! Now I just need to find people who are local to them so I can get some of those yummy Duplo Promo bricks! I need to add to my (URL) collection> ;) Mark P (URL) Land Of Bricks> (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Can you tell us if these are seasonal stores? Woodfield had a shop last year - full retail :( but it was only open around the holiday shopping season, if I recall correctly. It was neat seeing the novelty items...pencil cases and stuff. (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) This is the correct list. I'm not sure on dates (they are still working on the final dates), but will share them as soon as I get them. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liason LEGO Community Development (LCD) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) stores in NY, but he didn't tell me where. I'm guessing it's A) The one in Palisades Center, and B) possibly one in Manhattan, or one of the other four boroughs of NYC. Joe (so excited...he can hardly sleep at night) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Does anybody know when the new wave of USA Lego stores are going to open? This is the list of new stores as I know it: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough Paramus Park, NJ - NJ - Paramus Northbrook Court, IL - IL-Northbrook Glendale Galleria, (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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(...) Replying to self - it was only an 800 mile day, not 900... ;-) JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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(...) After only wiping out a few of the track-side structures on the layout.... Gotta love that 8-wide overhang! The Challenger still needs some fine-tuning, this was its "world premier", since I had never actully run it powered. "Thanks" to all (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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Well the whole NILTC club was very pleased ( and a few members surprised) to receive a visit by John Gerlach at our Thomas show today. He stayed for only a few hours but it was a real blast! The highlights included: a. Joint NILTC/GMLTC 8-wide (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Yes. AND call the mediaperson on it (in a nice way, while thanking them for the coverage) if they misquote the interviewee. (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) I suppose it's up to us to change that impression when we give interviews. If we (collectively) make a conscious effort to say they are not just for kids, perhaps it will change over time? -Tim (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) The article doesn't make more than the usual number of errors (BrickLink.com as a source for "LEGOS" ...) but I do wish the media would give up on the "adults playing with kids toys" angle, it gets a little tiresome. If some LEGO sets are (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Gosh, I'm tired. I meant this last parenthetical to mean ... "this was a problem, since they were being so disruptive." -Tim (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Ohh, I wish that was our problem :-) There's a mentally handicapped child who is at one of our shows every year. He really loves the trains, but is quite loud and disruptive - and his parents have difficult time controlling him. One of our (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) You've had problems with guest trains in the past? Do tell! The only problems the GMLTC has had recently is when a kid brought his Hogwart's Express. We're so used to running our 8-wide trains - they require almost full throttle - we ran his (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) Well, we discourage "guest trains" from the audience, simply because we had a rather unique experience with a kid whose trains we offered to run. BUT - if you're an established member of an established train club, I don't see how running your (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) What is the NILTC club policy on "guest trains"? If someone were to say, make a road trip, and brought a train (8-wide, of course) - could they run it on your layout? Great pics, btw - lots and lots of fun 'eye candy', and great work modelling (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
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The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club is showing at the Day Out with Thomas event at the Illinois Railway Museum this weekend and next. Show dates are: August 15-17,23-24. For more details, see the Illinois Railway Museum site at (URL) site is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il) !
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| | Looking for Road Show volunteers
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I'm looking for a few people local to the Chicago area (or in neighboring states willing to come out) to help with the LEGO Road Show display. NILTC was going to display, but unfortunately our tour dates were moved to a weekend where we had a very (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events)
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(...) Geek with a SideKick alert! ;^D Any more clue on when you're comin this way for an extended time? Got a spare sofa bed sittin around here -- well, there's boxes on it... -Tim (22 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Just blowing through O'Hare on my way to Portland OR for the PNLTC show this weekend... Hi! --Todd (22 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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3 years without a post to the springfield group! Well anyway I am going to be in Springfield IL next week (6-11 April 2003) Any AFOLs in the area? Give me a shout, maybe we could get together? (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il.spr, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Thanks, Chris. I'd appreciate that. Paul "Christopher Lindsey" <lindsey@nospam.mallorn.com> wrote in message news:HBtpys.1vGD@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | NILTC at Highwheeler 2003 and the All American Road Show
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Greetings LUGnetters! It's been a busy 2 weekends for the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club members. On March 8-9, we participated at the HighWheeler 2003 show at Harper College in Palatine IL. This was NILTC's second time at this show and we've (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il) !!
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| | Re: Central Illinois
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(...) Greetings from Urbana, Paul! I know of a few AFOLs here, but there isn't any kind of formal user's group or anything. For my part I'm too anti-social to interact with other LEGO hobbiests, but I'll forward your message on to the other guys (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Central Illinois
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Hello, Is there anyone in the Champaign area? As far as I know I'm the only AFOL in a 100 mile radius at least! I'd really like to have a local (local as possible) group like some of the other areas have with a big get together once or twice a year. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Looking for Rebel Blockade Runner in WI
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Yes, responding to my own post, but no one else was :-) TRU has about a dozen left at their Vernon Hills IL location. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | Looking for Rebel Blockade Runner in WI
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Has anyone seen it in WI or northern IL, like TRU or Target? I'm looking for a store I could buy it in, rather than S@H or lego.com. Thanks John (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | NILTC Show This Weekend - Cantigny Park in Winfield
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Hey Everybody - Well, in my (excruciatingly) busy schedule, I accidentally neglected one of my duties -- announcing the next NILTC show. So, here goes: This weekend, the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club will be displaying at Cantigny Park in (...) (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Mindstorms RCX users in Chicago metro area
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I'm looking for users and programmers of the Mindstorms RCX in the Chicago metro area. I'm currently using legOS and emulegos and would like to have a community in which to test my designs. (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Questions about the Lego Store in Chicago
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Hi, I have some questions for Chicago residents about the Lego store in The Shops at North Bridge. Do they run product specials? Do you need local coupons for specials? Do they have a wide selection of products? Do they have out of production items? (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
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(...) Hee hee!! :-) (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
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(...) And remember kids, when you call S@H and order those Train kits, tell them you want them "ONDREW SIZED"!! Bigger is better! (especially on those tight curves) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
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Hi everybody - The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club had its second show last weekend, June 27-29, at the Train Collectors' Association National Convention. The convention was held at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. We had a wonderful (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il) !
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| | NILTC to display at Train Collector's Association National Convention
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The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club will display a 16'x16' layout, complete with two loops of running trains, rail yard with functional transfer table/engine shed and intermodal container system, Chicago-style architecture, a kids' play area, and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: Anyone going to Gencon?
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(...) Interesting, what sorts of LEGO events? (22 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | Next Con?
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When and where's the next Lego Convention in Chicago? Dave. (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Lafayette (Indiana) Area Lego Robotics Club.
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We're proud to announce the formation of the Lafayette Area Lego Robotics Club in Lafayette, Indiana. The Lafayette Area LEGO Robotics Club is a group of people who meet once a month to discuss and build Lego robots and related subjects. We hope to (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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(...) thanks :) (...) thanks again, if you like the stuff on my Bshelf account, you may want to check out my webcomic, Subterfugitives: (URL) will be working on it again as soon as I get a new digital camera. self-promotion is a little out of (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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Joel, I really loved your layout for the show! The building architecture was really very nice, but it's the little details I enjoyed the most: the billboard ads, the women in skirts, the gaggle of nuns, the cobblestone in the park, the mods on those (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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(...) Nun1: "Hey sister, soul sister!" Nun2: "Go sister, go sister," <motorcyclists appear and snatch Nun1's purse> Nun3: "Hey sister! Go! Sister!" Nun2: "Better get that dough, sister!" That is a hilarious picture. I love the minidress girl too (a (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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In lugnet.trains.org.niltc, Joel Kuester writes: <snipped GREAT descriptions> Jason said he was thinking about coming, so was I, with him, but two LEGO(r) events in a row is too much for the NLSO. Sorry we missed it! Sounds (and looks) like an (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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(...) Absolute agreement, it was a ton of fun, and I'm really looking forward to our next show! (...) Yeah, it was a real learning experience for me personally. I have never packed up 48 square feet of Lego brick and moved it 120 miles before :) (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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IE centric site again... When will people learn IE is NOT the only browser out there.... sites should always be checked in other browsers to be sure they work... Tamy (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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(...) They do indeed take a tremendous amount of energy. One of MLTC's main issues right now is trying to figure out how to reduce that amount. Congratulations to you all on figuring out how to deal with a no-show, it can be tricky. (...) They are (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | NILTC first show a success!
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The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club's show this weekend at High Wheeler '02 went great!! Here are some links to pictures taken by Eric Wackerfuss, one of our newest members, he joined the club at the show. (URL) will be more pictures coming soon (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il) !!
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| | Chief Illinirok
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UofI fans should appreciate this: (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.us.il.cha)
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| | Re: Anybody alive?
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(...) Hi Keir - The GMLUG newsgroup isn't often used, to my knowledge. So, I'm crossposting to loc.us.il. I'm in Wheaton, up in DuPage county directy west of Chicago. There's a small handful of us in the Chicago area. Also, John VanZwieten lives in (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Who all is coming to the meet?
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(...) that would be good! I would love to have some idea who's coming. for the headcount: I'll be there... probably ;) cheers! Joel K ___...___ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Who all is coming to the meet?
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Can we get a public headcount of who is coming to the meeting? I'm coming, and bringing Brandon Grifford and Ondrew Hartigan, possibly a third person as well. See you all there! -Tim (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL/NILTC meet; December 15th, 2001
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Reminder to everyone! Meeting at Joel Kuester's next Saturday in Milwaukee. See quoted message below. See you all there!! -Tim "Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn0Js2.9yC@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) planned (...) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.people)
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| | Milwaukee AFOL/NILTC meet; December 15th, 2001
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Hello again, After the last local meet, (URL) discussed the best time for another one, and nearly everyone agreed that mid December was the best time. Since there is a monthly NILTC meet planned about the same time, we thought it best to combine the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.people)
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| | CMLTC/CMLUG Calling all St. Louis area AFOL's
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As before I am still trying to start a train/users group in Saint Louis area. Currently I am hampered (gratefully) by my wife’s Pregnancy problems. I am looking for a few good AFOL’s to help me start some thing mostly informal. I can host a meeting (...) (23 years ago, 17-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.cmlug)
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| | Ivy Tech State College Evansville - Competition II
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Ivy Tech State College - Southwest (located in Evansville, Indiana) is once again hosting a Lego Robotics Challenge for area high school and middle school students. The challenge will be held November 9, 2001 at the main campus building. For (...) (23 years ago, 13-Sep-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.eva, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.ky, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.events) !
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| | Re: Hello from Southern Illinois
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No, But I am across the Ohio River in Kentucky. In Paducah. James Mark Chittenden <mdublade@aol.com> wrote in message news:GI8uC5.1xF@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Reminder - NILTC on Saturday!
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Reminder - there's a Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club gathering tomorrow in Crystal Lake at Brian Williams' house. All are welcome - note his message at: (URL) you there!! -- Tim Courtney - tim@ldraw.org (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Hello from Southern Illinois
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Seems like a fairly large Northern group here - anyone else besides me in the south part of the state? (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | ShopKo Clearance
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My local ShopKo (Burlington, IA) has the <set:3411 soccer bus> marked down to $3 each. I bought five. :-) You may want to check a store near you. (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | NILTC Meeting This Weekend
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Attention: The next meeting of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club will be held this Saturday, August 18th, in Crystal Lake, Illinois at Brian William's house. It begins at 10:00am and finishes at 6:00pm. Come see The Royal Train (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.events)
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