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  Call for AFOLs - NJ gaming convention in July
 
While at Wizard World Philadelphia, DelVaLUG met one of the organizers of (URL) Dexcon 10>, a gaming convention to be held in East Brunswick, New Jersey, from Wed 18 Jul to Sun 22 Jul 2007. Said organizer, Anthony Acampora (tinyDE at gmail dot com) (...) (17 years ago, 21-Jun-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
 
  DelVaLUG at Wizard World Philadelphia
 
<www.delvalug.com DelVaLUG>, the Delaware Valley LEGO Users Group, successfully exhibited a group layout at the comics and pop-culture expo <www.wizarduniverse....elphia.cfm Wizard World Philadelphia> pop-culture expo on 15-17 June, 2007, at the (...) (17 years ago, 21-Jun-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, FTX)
 
  DelVaLUG to exhibit at Wizard World Philadelphia
 
DelVaLUG, the Delaware Valley LEGO Users Group, will be exhibiting at the (URL) Wizard World Philadelphia> pop-culture expo on 15-17 June, 2007. The event is held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Featured elements of the display will be custom (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, FTX)
 
  Re: Cathedral Arts Festival 2007
 
(...) I always love doing my part. Though it is a small mention amoung many articles. Source: (URL) Current> "Like one of Calder's famous mobiles, Francoeur's "Eye" slowly sways and rotates with the air currents in the building, as visitors also (...) (17 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
 
  Cathedral Arts Festival 2007
 
Cathedral Arts Festival 2007 - (URL) Grace Van Vorst Church> Jersey City - Artist Preview Night pics - April 30th. Opening Gala May 5th - On display until May 19th. (URL) to see more..., enjoy>> Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 1-May-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)  
 
  Need 5 helpers at FAO event next Sunday
 
Hi, everybody... Sorry for the last-minute message... I'm going to be doing an event at FAO Schwarz with some LEGO Master Builders next weekend, and after the show we'll need some people to help break down what we create. (See (URL) here> for an (...) (17 years ago, 26-Mar-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ct, FTX)
 
  the Iconic Art Show
 
I was asked by Rock Soup to display one of my Quads for the Iconic Art Show held in LITM - curated by John Ruddy. Stop by LITM on Newark Ave, just off Grove St. and see the Art of Jersey City's most Iconic Artists. (URL) See the full Gallery - Click (...) (17 years ago, 11-Feb-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, FTX)  
 
  LEGOMASTER - ROCK SOUP - Tonight 1.27.07
 
(URL) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, FTX)
 
  Mech Bay 12
 
Hello my friends, I am happy to share with you and present: (URL) Mech Bay 12> ==== Ryetsumaki Readiness Center (URL) Bay 12 - Front>> (URL) Bay 12 - Rear>> Dedicated to (URL) MC7> - Hands by Master Gla - 62 Bricks tall. (2 URLs) Illuminated trans (...) (18 years ago, 4-Oct-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX) !! 
 
  LEGO events at Philcon 2006
 
(URL) Philcon 2006>, the 70th edition of the annual Philadelphia Area Conference of Science Fiction and Fantasy, will run this coming November; and for the third year, I'll be conducting a set of LEGO-themed events. Here are some pics of the (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGOMASTER - Family Day - Hoboken - Pictures
 
In lugnet.events, Eric Sophie wrote: (URL) Family Fun Day - June 10th 2006 - Hoboken New Jersey - Biomechanical Bricks Exhibit at the Historic Museum - Many thanks to Nadia and Lith for helping out - We had a great time. (URL) click to see the (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
 
  LEGOMASTER - Family Day - Hoboken
 
(5 URLs) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)  
 
  Re: Biomechanical Bricks - Jama - Storming Robots - REPORT
 
(...) -Snip- What a great time! Day one March 3rd 2006 I just arrived home from the first day of the conference. The 15th Annual New Jersey Association for Gifted Children. Held at the Hilton in New Brunswick New Jersey. Day one. There were lot's of (...) (18 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.people, FTX)
 
  Biomechanical Bricks - Jama - this weekend
 
Hey all, (URL) at Orion Robots wrote on his blog> about a show I am doing this weekend. Check it out, you might want to come if you are in the area. (2 URLs) The Jamocklaquat by: Eric Sophie>> We'll be using Robolab with the upper half of the robot. (...) (18 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
 
  Re: Lego Building Classes
 
(...) Very cool - sounds like great fun! Let us know how it goes. Mark (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Lego Building Classes
 
Lego Building Classes I teach Lego Building Classes in two locations in New Jersey. Lego Classes are designed to convey general building knowledge, promote positive social interaction by allowing students to share their ideas and creations. Classes (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny)  
 
  13 Years - JCAT 2005
 
My 13th year of participation - The Jersey City Studio Arts Tour This year I displayed at the Hard Grove. You can't get anymore downtown Jersey City than that. (URL) October 1st and 2nd 2005 (URL) Eric Sophie (19 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
 
  Re: Newport advanced
 
(...) BIOMECHANICAL BRICKS SHOW TODAY! ==== One block East of the Newport/Pavoina PATH Station. 5-8pm Eric Sophie Bots-Mecha-Robotics-Moonbase (19 years ago, 24-Aug-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, FTX)
 
  Re: PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
 
(...) (Breezes through Lego's pictures (URL) what's the deal with Illinois? They've got "Woodfield, IL" and "Schaumburg, IL" as two different stores, despite the fact that they point to the same store! (Woodfield looks like it immediately bounces (...) (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de)
 
  Re: PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
 
Mark, You can find pictures of most of the store fronts on the LEGO.com site using the store locator. Of course these pictures are property of LEGO.com but if you asked nicely they might let you use them for your site....never hurts to ask. jt (...) (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
 
  Re: PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
 
(...) It is probably worth mentioning that some malls do not allow pictures to be taken inside the mall, and even if some malls do allow them, individual stores can still say no. I know this from experience. Russell BayLUG/BayLTC (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
 
  PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
 
Hello everybody! While I was checking out the newest Lego store in Ontario, CA (ok, getting the opening bricks would be a better term) I thought it would be nice to try to get a basic picture of the front of each Lego store that has issued a (...) (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
 
  Re: GardenSLUG Meeting - May 15th 2005
 
Good meeting, nice to see everyone. We built cool stuff too. e (19 years ago, 16-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  GardenSLUG Meeting - May 15th 2005
 
The Next meeting will be 15 May 2005 (week after Mom’s Day), at Patty’s in Rockaway. (post a request for more info or contact via email) * Talk about Brick Fest * Build * Talk * Share MOCs * Timmy & Jar Jar! * Build some more!! Anytime after 4pm til (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  DelVaLug At Greenburg Train show in Philly
 
Hey Just a reminder that DelVaLUG has a display at the Greenburg Train show in the Ft. Washington Expo Center outside of Philly, Pa this weekend. We just wrapped up our first day and are prepping for tomorrow. All in all things went pretty well. We (...) (19 years ago, 12-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Jan 30 Meeting Agenda
 
(...) Visit the (URL) GardenSLUG> newsgroup for more information. Hope to see you there! e (19 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
 
  Re: 2005 Fire Pics
 
(...) You can make the truck base with five plates. Going front to back 4 X 5 Plate with one row of studs on a 6 X 6 plate which is one row of studs under a 4 X 7 plate with a 1 X 6 plate on each side of the 6 X 6 plate. This is all one piece. The (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  Re: 2005 Fire Pics
 
(...) SNIP (...) SNIP (...) how juniorized? is the truck base 1 piece or multiple large pieces? I noticed a lot of the new town vehicles in these pics have the same wheel configuration, but different distances apart. Thanks Jeff (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  Re: 2005 Fire Pics
 
(...) I found both at the Valley Fair Lego store in San Jose, CA. The Fire Truck is not juniorized much. Just the base of the truck and base of the ladder. In addition to having 2 red, 2 trans yellow and 6 trans blue 1 X 1 X 2/3 Slope Tiles there (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  Re: 2005 Fire Pics
 
(...) the new fire station 7240. I couldn't resist buying a 7239 set since it's one of the most realistic looking fire trucks I recall LEGO ever producing (this is the point where the Town experts flame me with references to superior fire truck sets (...) (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  Report: NBC10 Tech Expo
 
(URL) DelVaLUG's> first public exhibit, at the (URL) NBC10 Technology & Lifestyles Expo>, was a great success. The annual Expo (#4) is organized by a local TV station and features a wide variety of vendors, nonprofits and schools – Comcast, HP, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.events, FTX)
 
  Re: NBC10 Tech Expo - Oct. 30th & 31st
 
(...) I'll be either sending things to you or coming in. Either way, you will have my support. Joe Meno NCLUG, WAMALUG, SciBrick (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  NBC10 Tech Expo - Oct. 30th & 31st
 
Hey gang, Just wanted to let everyone know about an oppurtunity to display at the NBC10 Tech Expo. DelVaLUG has been invited to host a display over the weekend. I know GardenSLUG has been invited as well, but I am unsure of their participation at (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  Event Kit Brick - For Show
 
Hey GardenSLUGgers, I have a big Art Showing this week end. I'm thinking about bringing the Event Kit bricks for people to play with and experience. Is that ok will you all? The Art Show info is as follows: Jersey City Pro Arts presents: The 2004 (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Lego gathering
 
(...) Arrrrrg, I can't get a ride! I have AFoL comics and club brick. I really wish I could get them to you. Any last minute ideas? Please let us know how it goes and if there are any plans for another meeting. Eric Sophie (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi)
 
  Lego gathering
 
Thursday Sep 30 2004 6pm 73 Keller Ave Rockaway NJ send me personal email if you want more details pvandyke@pica.army.mil topics: First Lego League Robotics competition in Thomas Jefferson grade school challenge build (bring yellow xpod) shopping (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi)
 
  Re: More stores announced - NY and NJ
 
(...) One of the NJ stores is already open - the Rockaway store opened on September 10th. Mark P (URL) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
 
  More stores announced - NY and NJ
 
LEGO Company's Retail Division Expands throughout New York and New Jersey "LEGO Systems, Inc., the Americas division of one of the world's best-known toy brands, prepares to open three new LEGO(R) brand retail stores in the New York and New Jersey (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
 
  Rockaway Mall Lego Store open
 
Rockaway Mall Lego Store opened today Sep 10 Patty (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Need Help with Local---> Club---> Links
 
(...) Please edit this FTX Code to the following pages: ---> begin [GardenSLUG] (URL)¬ The Garden State Lego User Group¬ New Jersey Adult Fans of Lego¬ ---- ---> end Add to these pages ---> lugnet.loc.us.nj lugnet.loc.us.nj.atl lugnet.loc.us.nj.new (...) (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Planning brick activities at Philcon
 
(URL) Philcon>, the annual Philadelphia Area Science Fiction Conference, is the world's oldest SF convention. It initiated a children's program six years ago, of which I assumed control in 2003; I took the opportunity to sneak LEGO bricks into the (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.md, FTX)
 
  Re: Need Help with Local---> Club---> Links
 
(...) I personally prefer email for this rather than posts, especially for big requests like this one, as I've said before, but consider the request made. We'll get back to you. FUT to just lugnet.admin.curators (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.admin.curators)
 
  Need Help with Local---> Club---> Links
 
Gents, ya, um, could you please help me in working towards some of the greater goals discussed at Brick Fest 04. I need your help. I want to fill a gap in our system here. If you look at this newsgroups' side bar, it has no information on how to get (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.admin.curators)
 
  New items of interest
 
New items of interest comming soon: Links to Local-US-NJ on LUGNET GardenSLUG Web Site to be updated Sub pages to explain about GardenSLUG How to get involved with GardenSLUG Membership requirements SUPPORT your Local Lego User Group! Participate (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
Hey, my name's Chris as well, getting back into the brick myself. I live in Wanaque, which isn't far from Denville, was just in Denville yesterday actually. Most of my collection is packed away in Wisconsin though, but I do have a near complete (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) Hey cool.. I'll check it out. I don't want to be inviting myself in or anything, but mebbe I'll come by and see what you guys are about. I'm sort of a gamer in need of a home, myself. The people I used to hang out with are now scattered across (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) Excellent! I look forward to meeting you guys. When the painters are finally done with our house and I can make it presentable again, I'd be happy to host a get together or two. A game/building night or something. At the moment, though, our (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) I live in Rockaway Borough. I am in a game club that meets every wednesday at either Maggie's in the Rockaway mall or Fudruckers in Parsippany. My DnD group meets at the new game store on Route ten by The alexis diner, called Dark Tower. (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) Oh man, I can't beleive I over looked this message! Welcome! So you live up by Denville? Cool. We should have a meeting soon. Some of us have been getting together impromtu, but we can set up a meeting and have you over. Also, some of us are (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) There haven't been regular meetings, But a couple of us have been getting together. I think our main problem as a club is finding a place where we can get together on a regular basis. I live outside Atlantic City, and since most of the folks (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Entire Bricktopia inventory in one eBay auction...
 
Well, it didn't work out last time, so I'm trying again. This time, I'm altering the layout, providing more information and now, the minimum bid is only one dollar! Please feel encouraged to surf on over to (URL) place a bid for whatever you feel is (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) I'm in Morris County, the Denville area. Does anyone from GardenSLUG meet somewhat regularly? It'd be nice to get out (or stay in, I guess) and do something. I've been sorting through all my Legos, trying to get things in order, and I'm really (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) Hi Chris, nice to meet ya! (...) Although I've never played any of the LEGO games before, I'm allways interested in finding more ways to get together with fellow AFOL's. What part of Jersey are you from? Tim (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: Introduction..
 
(...) Welcome! (...) Good deal. I'm kind of back in hiatus mode right now, but I'll never lose my interest in The Brick (particularly as it relates to games). (...) I spent a couple years suggesting a GardenSLUG BW game and there's basically no one (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.glug)
 
  Introduction..
 
Greetings! I happened upon Lugnet while scouring the web for Lego sites.. I've recently gotten back into Legos after a much-too-long hiatus. Anyway, I've been developing a game system as an excuse to play with Legos (and hook my friends into playing (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  2540 for $.99
 
I happened into the Odd-Job store in Parsippany, NJ this evening while waiting for my Chinese food to cook and found several (maybe forty?) 2540s at a buck each. It looks like they're selling on bricklink for $2-5. Anyway, I just thought someone (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
 
  Pick A Brick Offering at Paramus Park?
 
Does anyone know the current Pick-A-Brick offerings at the Lego store in Paramus Park, New Jersey? Some WAMALUGers are planning a road trip this weekend. Will anyone else be at the store on Saturday, April 24 around 1:00PM? Thanks. Bob Hayes The Bus (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) Actually, they're printed representations of minifigs on an oval disk attached to the DVDs on each lander. More info (URL) at the Planetary Society site>, here's a pic taken on Mars by the Spirit rover: (URL) Note the three titanium bricks (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) Well, I checked with MichLUG, and participating members did indeed get these (the annoying thing is that I was attending meetings, but didn't help with a show until October, so I missed out). Oddly, they are not listed anywhere that I could (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) my spelling is suxxor. (...) oh, I don't know. Its snowing today. (...) As a participating Local Lego User Group at the LEGO Make and Create, What will You Make? tour; GardenSLUG, and all the other clubs that displayed on the tour across (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) Yah, excellent schleiminess, like (URL) this pic>. I don't even recognize those octagonal pieces. (...) Thanks! Actually, I've talked with Joe Meno, he's very enthused about it. We discussed SciBrick during BrickFest PDX 2004, and I'm working (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't Scheim only be produced during December, since that would actually be Schleim with Noel? (...) Biff and Sandy figs! What!?!?! Are they included just for display with the rover, or does this mean that they (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) Cool! Me2! cause' its an honor to have it around. wow. And Check the Scheim. (...) oh indeed, by all means, your site is dandy and wow, you oughta approach SciBrick with such a cool site like that! btw, you gave me an idea, I gotta break out (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
(...) OMG, I am so incredibly jealous, Eric! What a score! Great pix, can't wait for the folder to be public. I have a pic of this amazing construction on my (URL) Space Bricksploration site> and would love to feature additional pictures, like the (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
 
  LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: Installation Pics!
 
LEGO Mars Exploration Rover: on Display in N.J. !!! (2 URLs) Installation Pics!> On Display at the Paramus Park Mall Lego Store Mars Rover description, written from an offical sign "The LEGO Company first unveiled this full scale model of a Mars (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.general, lugnet.fun.party, FTX)
 
  Re: SciBrick Member Display - Mecha Designs - Lego Store - Paramus Park Mall - N.J.
 
(...) Hey Joe! I'm sorry I missed you! Glad you came down to the store. I'll try to be here next time if you let me know ahead of time, if you can. About the pictures. yeah, its a Mall thing. Smuggle away if you can. btw, can you give us a link to (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny.sta, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) That's a good point, everybody is yellow in a LEGO Brand Store. ;) I think that standing under that yellow brick for so long actually makes you start seeing everything blend into the color yellow. It must be a tactic used by TLC to make guests (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) Rich, did anybody come by who was yellow (i.e. Timmy?) Hope the store is going great--I know your current manager said it was a nice store. Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
I thought all Lego employees were yellow? (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
Too cool. Hope we get a Lego outlet 'round here someday, sounds like it's gonna be a blast. Congrats on your position! Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) This is great I love it. :) e (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
I just went to the one in my county, the Palisades Lego store today (11/14/2003). :-) I felt like a 5 yr old in a candy store. Didn't buy anything from that store yet, it was only for reconaissance. ;-) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) Judging from what I saw, (...) Awesome. :) I was just hoping you didn't think it was intentional the staff was assemled like that. As far as I know, the store is still hiring for part-time positions, so it is possible the color of the staff (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) really? Cool! How so? -Brett (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) No problem at all, just an honest observation. One that I find surprising in this area, in this mall....and I still find it surprising. (...) My comment wasn't intended to be taken personally by anyone, it was just a very surprising (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
>One thing I noticed was all the Lego employees were white. Is that a problem? I actually spent time assisting in the hiring of people for the store in question. We had all white candidates applying for the positon less one man that was so (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(snipped) Finally! I can't wait to stop by and spend some money. Also, congrats on the job. I wish Lego would open up a store here in the five boroughs, especially Manhattan or in the Staten Island Mall. I plan on going this Saturday, so I hope to (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) I went to the grand opening of the Palisades store on Saturday. I am very pleased that Lego is going this route with the stores. I wasn't blown away by the selection of bulk parts, but was told they'd be rotated on a monthly basis an I did (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
(...) Eric, enjoy working for "the brick"! You'll find all sorts of fringe benefits to working for Lego... ;-) How does Jama look in a yellow shirt? JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
Congrats on infiltrating TLC! I'm sure its only a matter of time before you make your way up the ladder to a position of obscene power and influence. Once you are firmly installed as ceo, you've got to do something about those yellow shirts! Its a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  New York and New Jersey LEGO Stores Now Open!
 
Hey all, I am extremely happy to inform the Fans of Lego in the Tri-State Area that the two Lego Stores in the region are now open! The Pallisades Mall on Rte. 87 and The Paramus Park Mall on Rte 17 Both Stores are now open for for business! (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.general, FTX)  
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) Yeah...I heard something about that as well. Lucky folks those folks are indeed ;) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) hehe Anyway, these should make excellent jobs for those AFOL's who _have_ been hired by Lego Retail. Good luck to those individuals. Just don't push for display space for MOC's for at least a month or so :) :) And seriously, if there were to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) You've heard? ;-) -Tim (21 years ago, 5-Nov-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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) Lego employees that happen to be both afol's and quite knowledagable about the Lego product and customer service--and sent them to the new stores before openings as trainers for the new employees... Talk about a dream job, eh? Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 5-Nov-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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) Well get prepared to get upset. They are open - they are in whats called a 'soft opening'. They just open and do not really tell anybody so they can get used to working and in the swing of things before they have thier party. I am assuming the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) Well, as the guy scoping out the Glendale store I can tell you that the sign outside the store claims it opens on the 14th of November. I'll be quite upset if this isn't the case as they were still boarded up on the 30th. -Dave (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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)
 
  Re: Dates of New Lego Store openings?
 
(...) 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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