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-----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Bob Parker Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 2:10 PM To: lugnet.general@lugnet.com; lugnet.market.shoppi...lugnet.com Subject: Re: How have the new (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) For me, the recent color change has contributed to me remaining in my 4th Dark Ages indefinately. That and all the yucky themes and sets that do not appeal to me as a 35-40 age group AFOL. If I had to pick one hobby nowadays, building plastic (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) My LEGO purchases are way down from last year as a direct consequence of the color change. So far in 2004, I have purchased a total of 3 4400 tubs. Compare that to last year, when I spent "mid three figures" every month on LEGO. There are a (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It has changed my buying habits not one tiny little bit. Of course, I do much of my buying at two distinct times (the Brickfest DC outlet trip, and pre/post christmas sales) so I wouldn't have bought that much 2004 product in the last few (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) As I noted on the one thread on lego.com, I have bought about $10,000/year for the last 6 years... So far this year, I have bought *zero* 2004 sets. I have bought some clearance Lego here and there to stockpile ODG (Old Dark Grey), but nothing (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, I'm away from the US for the year, and LEGO is hideously expensive in the UK for an American. So the only thing I've bought since the mass of Hailfire Droids I got at Target clearance in January has been the new X-Pod set. I did get the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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My set buying days are over. I will not buy any 2004 or later sets until such time as the grey and brown colors are changed back to their original versions (which I expect will be never). I believe that if Lego as a company would make such poor (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well since I was one of the first people to respond to most of the color thread issues I'll throw my experiences in here. I have purchased 3 of the 2004 sets but, one got traded after pictures were taken, the second one was a gag gift for my (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) So far, I've only purchased ONE 2004+ set - the 4492 MINI Star Destroyer. Part of the reason I got this set was because I wanted to see the new colours first hand, but I bought this set mainly for one specific part. I am primarily a castle (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It hasn't changed my buying habits at all. I don't buy a lot of sets, and when I do I choose them mainly for the parts selection. All in all, buying sets for parts isn't very efficient so I tend to favour bricklink to pick up unusual parts. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I also bought a new 2004 set (Mos Eisly Cantina), so I have seen the new shades first hand. I also do not like the new brown and gray shades. My recent LEGO buys have been through Bricklink and LEGO Shop at Home. I shop Bricklink because there (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Short term, my spending has gone up. I spent a lot of money at Dollar General and on clearance stuff at WalMart and KB - all 2003 and earlier sets. I did buy one 2004 new gray set ((URL) 4492>), so I could see the new colors in person and have some (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Last year I spent $11,000 on in store Lego including S@H. Another 2 grand or so on the secondary market. The year before, I spent about 12 grand on in store sets, and around 1 grand on the secondary market. So far this year I have spent around (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Maybe it's supposed to be a subliminal attractiveness... they will like the colors better but not realise why? If so that would be a best of both worlds thing I guess. I haven't seen that theory advanced much, if at all. (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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My shopping behaviour hasn't changed a bit. Apart from the odd Technic set I bought (the back-hoe and the 8868 from E-vil-bay), my Lego collection has been grown just like previous years; every minifig-scale set that was brought out, ended up in my (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) (snip) (...) Unlike others who have posted, I like the new colors and the new sets. I've bought multiple copies of the SW sets, plus Racers, World City, and Bionicle. The latest (X-pods) are waiting on my move and the start of my new job. I (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) My purchasing has gone mixed the last two years since I started buying parts (and a few sets) on BrickLink. When it comes to in-store sets then I share much of what Peter Guenther has said, most of the sets out there just don't "have it" for (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I've bought 3 of the new minis and Mos Eisley, but that's it for the 2004 so far and I don't see that changing any time soon. For me, it's not the color issue--it's just that the sets out now leave me cold, between uninteresting set design and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I havent bought any of the sets with the new colors. However, I did specificly buy the Hovercraft Hideout just so I could be sure of getting one with the old greys in it. The only other 2004 sets shown in my first-half-year australian catalog (...) (21 years ago, 14-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford wrote: <snip> (...) Ah, the color controversy spills into market.shopping! Yep, my buying patterns sure have changed. Other than buying the instructions for 6055 on BrickLink, I haven't spent any money on LEGO this (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I have not bought any 2004 sets yet, nor do I have any plans to do so. since I heared of the colour change I have bought 2003 sets from Wallmart, TRU and S@H, and I have placed some Bricklink orders (naturally with lots of grey and brown peices), (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I know the whole 'new colors' topic has been done again and again, but I was thinking today about the way it has affected my recent buying decisions. I was wondering if other people had been affected to the same degree. To be fair, I did buy one set (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping) !!
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Today, Saturday March 13, and tomorrow, Sunday March 14, KB Toys has an additional 20% off all in store prices. This includes any items that are already on sale. Examples: 7153-Jango Fett's Slave-1 1/2 off at 24.99. Extra 20% off, $19.99. HP Chamber (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Be sure to check your local Walmarts, there are more sets on clearance such as: 7470 Space Shuttle Discovery $15 7366 Dueling Club $5 there are different sets at different stores, so check all you can! -Alex (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3515 African Adventures $19.99 $10.00 4341 Storybuilder Farmyard Fun $ 9.99 $ 5.00 System 3422 Shoot'n'Save $19.99 $10.00 3545 Puck Feeder $19.99 $10.00 4023 (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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Hmm. Tom Stangl must be occupied. O.K., here's what I was told. (Several "reruns" here, and not much of interest, I think.) ---...--- (URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3515 African Adventures (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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(...) Actually, that one never had much on clearance, but I haven't checked it lately. I hit the one in Woodland. (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac)
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(...) I assume the store that now has zero is the new WM off I-80 in Dixon? Maggie C. (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac)
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Hello to you all, Today I have updated my Bricklink inventory: (URL) buying! Greetings from the Netherlands Maico Arts (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hi all, If you happen to be near a Walmart, and it still has Lego left in its Clearance aisle, there are deals to be had! I found: 3585 Snowboard Super Pipe $15 3432 NBA Challenge $15 7414 Elephant Caravan $7 7415 Aero Nomad $7 3427 Slam Dunk $3 (...) (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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They still haven't found mine yet, but they're still looking. I ordered about 10 days ago. It's a really big warehouse! - Jim "Erik Olson" <erik@olson.pair.com> wrote in message news:Hu1Fo3.oKw@lugnet.com... (...) $80 (...) is (...) (21 years ago, 6-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I am fascinated by what people have managed to get in their pick-a-brick cups so here is a report of the last two cups I purchased on 29FEB04. Both are the large cups. Cup One 156 red slope 45 2x2 double convex part#3045 34 red slope 45 2x4 double (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I just returned from my local Chesapeake VA Tartet store where the Space Shuttle Discovery was on sale for $35. Didn't see it announced elsewhere. Regards, Mike (21 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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David, We received our RBR within a week of ordering. Sounds like we were one of the lucky ones!!! Thanx, Milissa Millere Visit My Lego™ Store, Millere's Spares™ (URL) Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I received the same "Still Looking" email about 5 days ago, a shipment notification Monday and the order did arrive today. So there may still be some hope. :) Dawn (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I wondered the same question until I checked my Buy.com website order the other day and discovered that my order was cancelled. The item was removed sometime before that from their website, so I believe I am out-of-luck :o( Dave (21 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I ordered mine on the first day (when it was $79) and they shipped it last friday. It showed up here (Upland, California) on Tuesday. (I'll probably start building it tonight. :) (21 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Mine was waiting by my back door at 09:00 this morning dropped off by my friendly mail-guy :) -- Bill (TooMuchDew) (21 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Has anybody's RBR shipped yet? It's been a week and the buy.com warehouse is "Still Looking" for the RBR. -Erik (21 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Dawn, thank you very much, the web site is all I need to planning my NY trip. Aditionally today TLC fix que web page and added the Store at Palisades, but the work is not complete yet, because the Outlet Store of Potomac Mill is still missing. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Awesome! We can definitely use it -- while the servers are purchased, we want to have a fund for emergency expenses (and for planned upgrades). (21 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Kevin Wilson wrote in message ... (...) Bricklink sales and the rest from Lions Gate Models sales). Kevin ---...--- Farmhouse kit: (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths(TM): (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Also online now. (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Palisades Center Drive West Nyack, NY 10994 (URL) for mall info and directions. The Lego Store is on the third floor so it's easiest if you park up there. I think the anchor store closest to it is Lord & Taylor. Have fun :) Dawn (21 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Anyone knows what is the exact address of the Lego West Nyack Store, I have been seaching in Lego Store Locator and couldn't find it.. is it still open? Thanks in advance (21 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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The Palisades center store now has all 4 X-Pods in stock, and I'm assuming the other stores have them or will be getting them soon. Item numbers and prices are: 4346 Robots (Green) $3.49 4347 Vehicles (Blue) $3.49 4348 Planes (Yellow) $3.49 4349 (...) (21 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hey, anything is appreciated. :) (21 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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On, a recent trip from Orlando, Florida I stopped in Valdosta, Georgia for less expensive gas, gas in FL is about 15 to 20 cents more per gallon than GA. Of course, I spotted a TRU not far from the I-75 exit. I went in only to check it out, not to (...) (21 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ga)
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Weeeeellll, I didn't exactly get a ton of orders, the parts-only total was $8.56. So I went ahead and included sets, to get it to $22.17 (almost my entire PayPal balance right now, actually). I indirectly contributed $10 through Anne's minifig ;-) (...) (21 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: A Brick Apart - 10% of sales to go the Lugnet Drive for Servers
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I'll follow along too, even though I'm kinda short on inventory now... 10% to lugnet, 5% off all inventory! (URL) (21 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Interesting, the price from Buy.com was $79.99 yesterday when I bought. Seems they've raised it. Anyway, to help counteract that price increase ;) if you are a first time buyer at Buy.com or just know how to use a different email addy (not (...) (21 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Buy.com is offering free shipping on 10019 RBR ($89.99) again. Here is a 10% off coupon for eToys (ETINSERT). Have fun shopping. Jason Chow #1318 (21 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Not as great a deal as Buy.com's 10019-RBR for $79.99 with free shipping but: LEGO Star Wars: Rebel Blockade Runner Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $89.99 Savings: $90.00 (50%) LEGO: Harry Potter - Chamber of Secrets Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $29.99 (...) (21 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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FBTB (www.fbtb.net) has news that right now the Rebel Blockade Runner is $80 (with free shipping) at Buy.com. TWS Garrison (21 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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During our last visit at Legoland Billund (May 2003), I noticed that it was possible to buy some LEGO pieces by weight (40 DKK / 100 gram). I didn't pay lots of attention to it at the time (no projects planned) but I can remember seeing some pieces (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.inv, FTX)
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(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3652 Stack'n'Learn Smile Collection $14.99 $ 7.50 2832 Tinkerbell $ 9.99 $ 5.00 3327 Intellitrain Station $24.99 $12.50 System 1351 Car Stunt Studio $19.99 (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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| | Re: A Brick Apart - 10% of sales to go the Lugnet Drive for Servers
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Dawn Sullivan wrote in message ... (...) this. Lions Gate Models will join in too - 10% of all sales (parts, instruction CDs and custom kits) until March 1st inclusive will go to LUGNET. That includes my Bricklink store: (URL) my Lions Gate Models (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.admin.finance, Dawn Sullivan wrote: Just wanted to say thank you to all the buyers and sellers who have gotten this off to such a great start. Also, I'd like to point out that the other following shops have also pledged a portion of their (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general) !
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I will also jump in on this, however I do need to limit it to "anything but sets". Since my shop has few sets, the vast majority are parts, and I haven't sold but a half dozen sets in the last 2 months, it shouldn't make a dent on the Lugnet (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Count Milton Train Works in! Same offer, all new orders placed between now and 1 March will have 10% taken off the top and given to LUGNET. That includes parts, sets and custom Milton Train Works sets, so there's lots to choose from. (URL) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: A Brick Apart - 10% of sales to go the Lugnet Drive for Servers
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(...) Straa-Vald Parts are in on this deal. 10% of all orders placed from now till March 1st 2004 (inclusive) will be forwarded to Lugnet on March the 2nd. Fortunately we also run our Spring Cleaning Sale now with good discounts on lots of parts. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I Ordered! lol --Jeff (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Cool!! Thanks Greg. :) Since you're joining in, I'll add your last purchase to the total. I do now have green technic 1x6s and 1x12s I'm adding from my PaB spree yesterday. Sorry, no sign of 1x8s yet but I'll let you know if they turn up in (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: A Brick Apart - 10% of sales to go the Lugnet Drive for Servers
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WOW, what a cool idea Dawn!!! Same offer applies in my store too. I don't have the selection Dawn does but do have some good stuff at excellent prices. In fact, the next order I receive, 100% of the order total will be sent to Lugnet! (URL) support (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | A Brick Apart - 10% of sales to go the Lugnet Drive for Servers
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With permission from Todd, I will be donating 10% of all sales from today through March 1st to the Lugnet Fund Drive for Servers. All orders, no matter how small qualify and all proceeds will go directly to Lugnet on March 2nd. I welcome all other (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.admin.finance, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping) !!
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| | Re: KB Toys Closing Today
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(...) My Toy Works is still at 30%, and full of stock, which was coming out of the back room in giant bags. The Mega Bloks aisle is getting Power Rangers and Dragons Krystal Wars, which are a new item for this store. Meanwhile, some Lego set types (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | KB Toys Closing Today
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I stopped by my local (Wichita, KS) KB Toys today. This is one of the stores that is closing, and LEGO was marked down to 30% off. I asked when the next mark down would happen and they informed me that the store was closing today. This may or may (...) (21 years ago, 21-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Technic Parts Finally Added to Pick a Brick
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"Kung-Khoon Quah" <kquah1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message news:HtEML2.1441@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) of a (...) "quality" but (...) made (...) team (...) which is (...) I did see this display box but I don't recall seeing any wording (...) (21 years ago, 21-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Technic Parts Finally Added to Pick a Brick
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(...) Mike, It should be there. Here's a link to the pics (URL) I will precede this by saying I started this month with a tribute to the Spirit and Opportunity rovers but lack of time made me spend a total of a hour or so on this. So I am somewhat (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Technic Parts Finally Added to Pick a Brick
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"Dawn Sullivan" <abrickapart@optonline.net> wrote in message news:HtAytu.15Dy@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) grey are (...) there (...) I was in Orlando for a meeting today so of course I had to swing by the Orlando LIC before I headed (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I picked up green 1x12s in the Paramus, NJ store today. I hear the dark grey are coming to the bins very soon, in various sizes. Maybe "someone" who works there will let us know when...ahem..Eric?? ;) Dawn (21 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 2740 Duplo Level Crossing $ 9.99 $ 5.00 System 3414 Precision Shooting $ 4.99 $ 2.50 4711 Flying Lesson $ 3.99 $ 2.00 4788 Ogel Mutant Ray $ 9.99 $ 5.00 4794 (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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Kohl's is having a 10% sale on all Lego sets. Not a big savings, but it pays for sales taxes. Larry (21 years ago, 16-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) No such luck as of yet at the Orlando store. (21 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) That link doesn't work. (21 years ago, 13-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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It looks like Tom Stangl hasn't had a chance to get this information and post it for this week, so here's the info I learned yesterday. Please note that the "Limited Quantities" items may well be gone by now (although not due to me). (URL) (hit 1 (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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(...) Old gray --Rich (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I am in the process of trying to place my collection up in my building room and having a problem. How do I display my Lego sets and creations? Display cases, Shelves, or something else. Any suggestions? How do you display? Where do you get your (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Just so we're absolutely sure: Are the grays the 'old' grays or the 'new' grays? (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Thanks for the tip Rich!!! For those of us without PaB local, it is posts like this that bring the joy of bulk parts to those who would otherwise do without. Technic bricks in bulk is amazing! Greg "Rich Manzo" <Rich@BZPower.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Try copying the link rather than clicking on it. Let me know if it still doesn't work. :) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) this might be a dumb question but why do i get this: Not Authorized You are not authorized to view the page you have attempted to load. Please make a selection from the QuickNav bar above, or visit one of our three main sections: everytime i (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Way cool. Thanks for sharing this info. (I wonder if you can control their packing by remote control? GRIN) But do you need to be a BZPower member to see the picture? I get a "not authorised" when I follow the URL. ++Lar (Posting again because (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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The pick a brick wall at the Palisades center LEGO store finally has technic bricks. Here's a pic of what they have: (URL) you want anything, you can call them at (845) 358-2222 and have them shipped to you. They're sold by the cup. Large cup $12.95 (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"TWS Garrison" <twBASSs@ISmorBESTfydd.net> wrote in message news:HsnEyw.17r3@lugnet.com... (...) Yea, I was hoping to get a stack of these at 75%. I got a couple more at 50% after everything else was 75% and they were back up to full price because (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) More likely it was an inventory reduction (as opposed to close-out). I've seen this several times over the years on various toys, though it certainly is uncommon. Kevin (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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The Palisades Center Lego store has some pretty useful pick a brick colors in stock, including clear 1x2 bricks, trans blue 1x2 and 1x1 blue brick, fences, old gray, and more. Copy the link for a pic of some of the assortment: (URL) you want to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I bought a couple handfulls of HP Quiddich Supplies on Clearance and I think it was from Target. Now, that set is back up to regular price. As for another Target naming error, online the set Privet Drive is named Private Drive. A logical (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'm pretty sure I saw that in Washington with the AT-AT as well. TWS Garrison (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Yep, seen it in FL too. Guess it's not a local issue. Something else interesting - during the Xmas clearance, all the local Targets had one of the World City police sets (the small armored car or armored truck) at 50% off. Each store had about 10, (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Anyone else notice this... at several Target stores, a shelf tag for 4478 Geonosian Fighter, with a stack of 7143 Jedi Starfighter above the tag. Take one of the 7143s over to the price scanner and it says 'Geonosian'. I think somethings messed up (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Not sure this is appropriate/will work, but the Story teller and Music Composer series are both on a much much much more serious discount at any LEGO Store/Outlet. Something in the 5-7$ range!! (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 4340 Story Builder Jungle Jam $49.99 $25.00 System 4714 Gringott's Bank $29.99 $15.00 6733 Snap's Cruiser $ 3.99 $ 2.00 7103 Jedi Duel $ 9.99 $ 5.00 7143 Jedi (...) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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(...) My local Toy Liquidators is having a Crazy Eights sale in which you BOGO 50% off on any items whose price ends in 8. Most of the LEGO sets (same items they have been carrying for months) qualified. According to the clerk it runs through (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the list, Milissa! (Pet peeve: Why do people insist on using PDF format for stuff that would be so much more accessible in HTML?) I'm pleasantly surprised to see that neither my local KB Toys (Walpole MA) nor my nearest KB Toy Works (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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The store closing list shows KB Toy Outlets in SOME states and KB Toy Works in SOME states. Not sure if they consider the Toy Liquidator stores any of those. Here is the link to the list. (URL) this helps a little. Milissa Millere Visit My Lego (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) might be near one in the next few days. Ray (21 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I wasn't going to make an mail/internet orders with them because I knew they were in trouble and a chapter 11 reorganization has been bandied about, but over the last couple of months I've picked up a number of things from them on discount. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Morning, Just wanted to let everyone know---...--- KB Toys stores are already in the hands of the bankruptcy liquidators as of today, Jan. 29, 2004. Right now all Lego is 20% off the lowest marked price at our KB. Should be the same all over. Happy (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yep, long gone... Was this ever a S@H special? Don't know how I missed that one at 1/2 off :( -- Bill (TooMuchDew) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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