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(...) In theory, Steve Jackson (of Steve Jackson Games and Evil Stevie's Pirate Game) is an AFOL in Austin. He's even involved himself in Lugnet a bit. Frank (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: AFOLs in Austin?
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(...) Well, welcome back! I live in Houston which is only about a 3 hour drive from Austin. I haven't a clue as to how many other AFOLs are in the area or even in Texas. Maybe we should do a "role call" to find out who is in the area and is (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | AFOLs in Austin?
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Well this is sudden. I'm considering moving back to Texas. Austin this time. So, hello in advance to any AFOLs down there! -Erik (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Just moved.
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Hi. I just moved to central texas from california about 2 months ago. I am finally settled in and was touring the locals. Thought i would chime in. I am about 45 minutes south of fort worth, near a little town called Hillsboro. I havent been real (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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| | Re: Turaga
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(...) Local groups are tough in that respect... I only check my own loc group(s) once very few weeks... there's usually either a ton going on, or nothing at all. :-/ Depends on the season, I guess... -Shiri (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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| | Re: Turaga
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(...) You know, a simple "no" would have sufficed. (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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Jeez, this section moves slow. Anyway, has anyone seen Turaga available in Houston, especially around the Missouri City area? (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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| | Re: Costco: Where's the LEGO?
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I live in north Austin, up 183 near Oak Knoll. There is a Costco under construction on 183 between Braker and Duval. The one I visited was in Southlake, though, a DFW suburb. (Visiting family last weekend.) They were giving away 1 year memberships (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Formerly-Kabaya Castle Sets (w/chrome armor) at KB Toys
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The KB Toys at Baybrook Mall has 2 full displays containing all of the 4 castle sets with chrome elements. james (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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| | Snowspeeders Half-Off at Telephone Rd. K-Mart
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The subject says it all. They had seven or eight last night (just be sure to leave me a couple - I haven't bought any yet ;^) For what its worth, I've found the Telephone Rd. K-Mart to be the best place in town for finding bargains. (I once got 2 (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) How typical..:-) People calls facial tissue as "Selpak" (a local brand) here. Selçuk (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Ahhh, now I get it. So they must be really un-impressed then that there's such a thing as LUGNET: "LEGO Users Group Network". This then implies that we are all users of the LEGO company, as there is no such thing as LEGO the product :] Should (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) This is a misunderstanding. They didn't even consider that people might interpret the message as saying that "LEGO" without an 'S' is the correct plural. Instead, they're saying "LEGO", like all trademarks, is not a noun, it's an adjective. (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Does God have a name for God? follow up in off-topic.debate if you dare... My example (perhaps a bad one) aimed to show how a proper noun in the singular describes something quite differently from a common noun in the plural, or used (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Actually, gods exsisted long before your "God" who, when you think about it, stole the term. I personally don't think lego has anything to worry about. I mean, Megabloks? I wouldn't be all that scared if was them. (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Lego/Legos creates brand dilution too, particularly in the usage "I bought these MegaBlok legos because they were cheaper, and fit with other legos." Think about God/gods. You talk about God, you're talking about the One Almighty. You talk (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) It's the same story in much of Canada. I suppose it could be called "brand dilution" but it's somewhat inevitable if you're the most recognized brand. And it could be a good thing, I think. LEGO claims to be gunning for that title now... (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Having pretty much grown up in Texas, I can relate to David's comments. I don't think I've ever asked for a facial tissue, it's always been a Kleenex regardless of the actual brand. It very well may be a regioinal faux pas. Build on! Karl (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Yeah, this is important for them to protect their trademark. If "Legos" becomes synonymous with plastic building blocks according to a judge somewhere, then people would be able to buy Megablok legos, etc. I have a bad habit of offending them (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Alpha Team
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The TRU here in Binghamton had them all too. I only got the Demolition team for the launchers and the worm gear box. ;) -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "D M Garcia" <dmglego@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GA070z.2rL@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.tx.ama, lugnet.year.2001)
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