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Well, I broke down today after Lunch and decided to go for it and see if they would Honor the 75% off LEGO SW. I wasn't two greedy so I only bought a few of the BIGGER sets. Walked up, I made sure I went up to a Nice Looking Girl at the check out( (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) Yeah, the spud gun is a lot of fun, although I don't think it's something I'll let my kids play with! (when I have kids, that is). The amount of pressure required to make the spuds go as fast as they do is fairly high, and I'm not sure I would (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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I'm glad to see that Uncle Keith was there engaged in supervisory duties of the utmost importance, and furthermore, making sure that the beer supply doesn't get too big. *smile* -Cheese (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) Starting fluid spray from local auto store works well. I used a nossle with a thin tube from the wd40 spray to introduce it into the chamber and a coleman lantern igniter for spark. If you happen to have an old bicycle pump around and use a (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) Oh my Lord...I am surrounded !!! I particularly like the "RPG" design.... I will never be the same waiting in the Wegman's checkout line... I'm liable to scream incoming an dive behind the cigarette machine the next time I see a basket loaded (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) I think those are large gray technic wheel hubs (possibly old supercar?) The design is elegant in it's simplicity... John (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) Kyle, Most of the sets I got those HUBs from are No longer made. The First set I got with those type of tires was 851 Tractor (Expert Builder Set) Before they were known as Tehnic Sets. here's some other sets they appeared 8859, 8860, (8865 (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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What sets can you get those big rounds that you used on the tanker? -Kyle (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) HEHEHEh that rocks. What a set of Twisted Hobbies LEGO/SPUDSHOOTING Whats Next? The Only difference is that my Camber is a 4in x 4in(With Reducer for Rifle Barrel) x 2in T with a Cleanout threaded Cap. and Piezo Electric Barbaque Ingnitor. I (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) I've hit Ithaca and Cortland. Ithaca had a decent stock (notice I said had...) of several of the sets, although no X-Wings, and only 1 Slave-I buried deep. Some guys got to some of it before me according to a clerk, so I'm guessing those are (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) (URL) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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| | Re: My FOTY (Was: Ames 75% Off Sale...)
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A sidelight on this whole business. The other day I happened to be at a Walmart nearby that sometimes has real good clearances on Lego. Well, they weren't trying to sell me anything that day, but while looking I found on the shelf a memo, apparently (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) I got a Tie/Y AND a Naboo Fighter at Dewitt, Grand Total? $18.79!!!! FOTY! The woman at the counter called someone in toys and the manager. I showed her the ad. I think the sales people are having a tough time with this is that no one is (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) Oh yeah, its cool when you goto a store and buy 10 pounds of Potatos for the use of Projectiles rather then Baking. (...) for (...) I think everyone gets in a grove. I know that a few weeks ago If I would have thought to do the Steam Train I (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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I think I am done w/ my Star Wars shopping onslaught... FYI: I have hit the stores at Carousel, Fairmount, B-ville, Route 57, and Dewitt ( I didn't buy anything) I have been buying the big sets (X+Y+B wings,Destroyers, Battle Droids, Sith (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) oh my! Nothing like having a vegetable mortar to celebrate Independence Day in a few weeks... (...) (blush) Wow I'm flattered = ) I only wish I was as creative in the building department as I have been in naming lately...lol This (...) Please (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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Well, I took a Break yesterday from Lego and decided to get in alittle Troublemaking. I was outside playing with my Potato GUN. Anyway, I did some finishing touches on the Steam Train, "The Dutchman". I want to Thank John for the name (Came about in (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr)
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(...) Yup, that's the place. I don't get to Syracuse often, but around Christmas they still had one Pirate set and a Dark Forest Fortress, as far as I recall at MRSP although perhaps a little higher. The Dark Forest Fortress is going for more than (...) (26 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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(...) I (...) real (...) If you're talking "small World" at Shoppingtown, no, they have Overpriced junk. Basically time losers, Robo force and some UFO. Junk to me at least, but my bean is western, so... -John Rudy (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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I'd be up for such a get-together; John's place in Syracuse sounds like the most logical (central) place to meet. (...) see (...) I could bring a few original models, or perhaps my 12V setup (it isn't that big, just track and trains). (...) I think (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti)
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