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J-Men HQ wrote in message ... (...) must (...) Of course there is no "perfect" way, but the better sets seem to cost about 10 cents a piece or less, using the piece count on the box. Of course, this doesn't take into account the relative value of (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.market.theory)
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Heya one and all... Newport News resident and first time poster here. A couple of weeks ago, Frank Filz mentioned something about a set and said it "makes the 10 cents a piece". What does that mean? What is considered a good price for a set? Based (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Big K at Warwick and Oriana (or Old Oriana, can't remember which.) Just left there (1pm 4/29) and there were probably 20 boxes of Speeder Bikes. But here's the catch, they weren't in the LEGO aisle. They were two aisles over (one aisle off the wall) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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The Big K at the corner of Warwick and Oriana (next to Hill's and Discovery Zone) had 5 Speeder Bikes last night (Tuesday). Four of them are now tucked behind a Countdown Corner next to the Megablocks buckets. Good Luck! (25 years ago, 21-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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On a whim i dropped by the Tabb Super K. It was my anniversary and my wife wanted to get me more SW LEGO but couldn't find any. Among the squeezed-down-to-les...aisle-side LEGO section I found ONE Snowspeeder. I'm happy, but I'm sure you guys (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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I just got back from a weekend in Newport News and Williamsburg. I stopped at TRU in Chessepeake, Newport News, and Hampton. At both of Chessepeake and Hampton, I found a bunch of older Lego (with the widest selection at Hampton). The big find was (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Thanks Steve, but I missed again! (At Super K).... Dang! I'll keep trying.... and thanks for your 'mini' review on the SW Speeder Bikes. **Maria** (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Zainy Brainy has had them on and off over the past few weeks. They are usually gone after a few hours though. I am not sure about their stock this week though Chris (25 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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Sorry gang, went last night to take advantage of the buy 1 get 2nd for 50% off sale and no Star Wars. Keep looking! SteveC Perilous Pirate Page (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Tabb SuperK had SW on Friday night. I was on my way out of town (the Big K in Kill Devil Hills, NC had them too) and stopped in for some travel supplies. Got the Speeder Bikes. Very cool set. No true hand weapons for the scout troopers, tho. There (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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"Maria W. Campbell" zapped: (...) I went in last night (3/22) and even the shelf stickers were gone! I guess I can't rely on the TRU info from TRU people, either. She said that the trucks would be in on Thursday and they showed up on Wednesday. Good (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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(...) Thanks for the info. TRU in NN did have a <small> shipment on the 16th... but I didn't know it. The Star War Lego sets sold out in less than 20 mins. (a stockgirl told me) on the 17th when they were just put out! That really jerked my chain (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Someone on RTL posted that they had picked up a few sets at the TRU by Regency Square. I have not been there yet to check and will probably wait until later this year (if there is a huge glut, maybe we'll see some sale prices). Tim Maria W. Campbell (...) (25 years ago, 18-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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(...) I spoke to the TRU lady in NN and she told me the latest official word was end of March but to keep checking. She said they're getting trucks in every Thursday right now... SteveC (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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(...) I did a TRU, Walmart, Target, Big-K check this past sunday with no luck (in western Henrico County) Chris Busse cbusse@infi.net (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Greetings! Has anyone seen any Star War Lego in VA as yet? TRU, Target, and Wal-Mart keep saying "Any day, now", but they've been saying that for the last 2 weeks... Oh well, keep waiting and hoping..... **Maria** (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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Greetings! Has anyone seen any Star War Lego in VA as yet? TRU, Target, and Wal-Mart keep saying "Any day, now", but they've been saying that for the last 2 weeks... Oh well, keep waiting and hoping..... **Maria** (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.roa)
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Greetings! Has anyone seen any Star War Lego in VA as yet? TRU, Target, and Wal-Mart keep saying "Any day, now", but they've been saying that for the last 2 weeks... Oh well, keep waiting and hoping..... **Maria** (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Greetings! Has anyone seen any Star War Lego in VA as yet? TRU, Target, and Wal-Mart keep saying "Any day, now", but they've been saying that for the last 2 weeks... Oh well, keep waiting and hoping..... **Maria** (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
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Greetings! Has anyone seen any Star War Lego in VA as yet? TRU, Target, and Wal-Mart keep saying "Any day, now", but they've been saying that for the last 2 weeks... Oh well, keep waiting and hoping..... **Maria** (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Welcome to lugnet.loc.us.va.roa, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.loc.us.va.roa (group): Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.A. lugnet.loc.us (group and hierarchy): United States of America (U.S.A.). lugnet.loc.* (hierarchy): General-purpose (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.roa)
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Hi all: Stopped by the West End TRU over lunch today. They have most of the 1999 sets (but not Ninja, other than the minifig pack). They also have a small display of 1999 sets in the front of the store (mainly Adventurers). They had ONE Silver (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Timothy D. Freshly wrote in message ... <snip> (...) Basic (...) Of course what I meant to say is that this is less than $.01 per piece for the 1201 basic and is only $.014 per piece for the 836 Freestyle. (...) Tim (25 years ago, 31-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Hey everyone. I hope everyone is having a nice holiday season. Just another quick update on local sale prices. I was at Wal-Mart in Short Pump last night and the shelves were VERY bare. Most of the larger sets were gone. Most of what was left was (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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(...) The new TRU on the southside ison Midlothian next to Chesterfield Town Center Mall (almost). (25 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Chris Busse wrote in message <36808743.13A0@infi.net>... (...) Where is the new TRU? I was down there at their old location (by Turner Road) a few weeks ago, and the place was boarded up. I thought they had closed up. Thanks for the information. (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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I was at the new TRU on the southside and they had a TON of wild west sets (this was about a week ago though). Chris Busse cbusse@infi.net (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Seasons Greetings to Everyone, Some 1999 sets have finally made it to South Eastern VA.... Toys R US in Newport News had these sets as of 12-20: 4805 Ninja Knights $5.99 5925 Pontoon Plane $5.99 5936 Spider's Secret $12.99 5976 River Expedition (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.va.roa)
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Update: I was back at the same Target today (for a completely different reason) and I had to check the Lego section (as always). And what to my wondering eyes did appear but some 1999 sets! They have a good selection of the new Adventurers sets (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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The subject line says it all. I was at Target today (in Short Pump on West Broad Street) and they have marked down the Silver Anniversary Buckets (1201 pieces) to $11.99. This was the tag price, not a sale, so it appears as if they may be this price (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Hey all. As usual, when I am out and about, I try to keep tabs on the local Lego sales scene. Here's what I know. At the Parham Road K-Mart, there is a week long 20% all regularly priced Lego. They also have the 400 piece purple buckets for 50% (...) (26 years ago, 11-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Greetings to Tim & Chris, Thanks for the come-back, guys. I hope that everyone had a nice holiday.... I went down to Austin, TX and got a bad case of "Texas Strep Throat" during the Thanksgiving holiday... and I'm glad to be back home in VA! Any (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Janet Zorn wrote in message ... :Today, my son, who is in 1st grade at North Springfiled Elementary :brought home a green sheet with the following text. : :FROSTY'S LEGO CONTEST : :CALLING ALL NSE LEGO MANIACS! : :Get in your creative mode and (...) (26 years ago, 20-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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Today, my son, who is in 1st grade at North Springfiled Elementary brought home a green sheet with the following text. FROSTY'S LEGO CONTEST CALLING ALL NSE LEGO MANIACS! Get in your creative mode and submit your very own ORIGINAL Lego design which (...) (26 years ago, 20-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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(...) Hello! I live in the west end of Richmond, and have been an avid LEGO builder (and more recently collector and auctioneer) ever since I can remember. I'm glad some Richmond folks are delurking! Chris Busse cbusse@infi.net (URL) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Maria W. Campbell wrote in message ... (...) Well, there is at least one. My name is Tim, I'm 27 years old, and I live in the West End of Richmond. My Lego origins date back to 1974 when my parents got me a promo set (came in a plain brown box). It (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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Anyone around from the Richmond Area? **Maria** (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
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(...) Thanks for the comeback, folks. I <Finally!> received both copies of the S@H Holiday Catalogs just yesterday (Monday Nov. 2nd). I live in Newport News, so hopefully if you haven't received yours yet, you probably will! **Maria** (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Maria W. Campbell wrote in message ... :Greetings to All, :Anyone in VA received their Holiday Catalog as yet? :I'm still getting the Summer issue! :-( : :**Maria** : I'm looking at Holiday 1998. I don't see anything new from the earlier catalog. (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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(...) Is this the one with 3225 (the "classic" steam train) on the cover? I got mine a while (a month or two) ago (in Charlottesville). (26 years ago, 26-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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(...) No Holiday Catalog here on the Southside as yet. I'm still anxiously awaiting one. B-{( Regards, BOB!! (26 years ago, 24-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Greetings to all LegoManiacs is Roanoke! (Ok, Tonyboy... Where are YOU?! I know that you know about this, because I told ya)! :-) **Maria** (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.roa)
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(...) Hi Bob, I live in Newport News. Sometimes I drive over to the Southside to get good Lego deals, too. I just wanted to give a fellow 'Tidewater-Pal' a shout! **Maria** (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Greetings to All, Anyone in VA received their Holiday Catalog as yet? I'm still getting the Summer issue! :-( **Maria** (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Hi All, I'm subscribed to and reading (or would be reading if there were any posts) this group too, even though I live in VA Beach, since I'm more than willing to drive up to the Peninsula to get good deals on Lego or meet fellow lugnetters (and (...) (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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Hi Folks! Just a quick post to de-lurk and let people know that I'm around. I'm mostly a Pirates fan, but get other stuff for parts & because it looks neat. Regards, BOB!! (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
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Mindstorms seen at approximately the same price in Zainy Brainy's, (Rte 7/Leesburg Pike @ Baily's Crossroads). Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ****** (Disclaimer: Nope, don't work for LEGO (TLG)/but want to.) Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus) (...) (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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To add to what Kevin reported, I saw Mindstorms for 199.99 a few weeks ago at one of those fancy toy stores in Montgomery Mall (I think it was the Imagination Store). Just in case anyone cares. Will (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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I'm glad you enjoyed it. I predict that the 8480 Space Shuttle will be recognized as one of the greatest sets of all time once it is discontinued. I don't know if you heard me bitching about the .arl group instead of .nova. I guess Todd wouldn't (...) (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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Wow, I may be the only one here that actually lives in Arlington. (The part I live in actually shares a Zip code with Roslyn, but close enough). It is sort of neat to see that some of the people from R.T.L. are so nearby. Greetings to Kevin Loch, (...) (26 years ago, 7-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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I live in Springfield. These "loc" groups provide info on who's snatching all the bargains. Which of y'all bought up all the Lego from the Tuesday Mornings. :-) David Zorn lighthouse@REMOVETHISbonzai.net (26 years ago, 7-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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Well, I guess I'm pigeion holed into the Arlington group, Even though I live in Reston. KL (26 years ago, 6-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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I will start out with a post for the Arlington, VA, newsgroup. Any others in Arlington, or nearby? Washington, DC has a newsgroup, but the only Maryland city with one is Baltimore. (26 years ago, 5-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
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Welcome to lugnet.loc.us.va.new, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.loc.us.va.new (group): Newport News/Hampton, Virginia, U.S.A. lugnet.loc.us (group and hierarchy): United States of America (U.S.A.). lugnet.loc.* (hierarchy): (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-98, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
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