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(...) Yeah, that's a pretty good set for parts. The model is disappointing, though -- it's all about outside appearance and there's no clever functionality or interior design. (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, anything else would have been a miracle, wouldn't it? (...) Wow. "A quickly as they could". You are telling us that it takes that many months of Time To Market for a simple bulk pack? TLC really has the dinosaur problem. (...) I, too, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | The breadcrumbs from the masters table
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(...) Did you really believe this could be held under the hood? Do you - in contrast to what you said - still underestimate the enormous importance of the issue? It is *not* about a grey or brown or violet (or whatever other changes were planned - (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) (URL) that's *all* you buy that set for, the price is $20 apiece, but there's a lot else in that set. I really want to buy one when I get a job. . . (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Is that a WISH, or did the 3x3 corner come in light grey and I missed it? I know some in dark grey showed on BL stores last year, but I mean *affordable* quantities. (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) <snip> Ya know, colour change schmolour change. However it happened, and however limited a run it is, allow me to say a huge "Thank you!" for re-releasing my all-time favourite set: (URL) Grey Brick Pack> Ever since it got discontinued ~4-5 (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Okay -- let's show them. How fast _can_ 10,000 packs disappear? (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Thanks for going the extra mile for the band-aid - it is better than nothing! But it makes not the slightest bit of sense that Lego is ignoring the wishes of its clientel. So, it's poll time! (URL) I take it no one paid attention to the Coca-Cola (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I believe its classic grey until such time as stock runs out. Then, if they do another production run, it would be in new grey. (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I was hoping, after hearing this idea was put forth at Brickfest PDX, that it would someday come to fruition. My only surprise was how fast it happened! It obviously took some work to setup but didn't take very long to happen. (...) You (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Jake (or anyone) - Is set 10064 "Grey Plates #1" new grey or classic grey? (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I didn't flame Jake personnally. I voiced my anger at TLG. Jake works for TLG. I know he is trying to help us. He's on "our" side. Still, I can't be satisfied with the band-aid. It's nothing to me. 10 000 bags? what's that for the whole (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Feh. The protest i voiced wasn't toward Jake himself as a person, but towards the LEGO Group. Like many others, I am most displeased with the Company's decision to change the colors. I didn't know that Jake himself was behind the decision of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Hi Jake, Thank you for all your work to get this going. It wasn't something you had to do, but something you did to help the community. Yes its a band-aid, yes its too bad there is a limited production run, but none of that is your fault. It (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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(...) Hey all, Well out of my own stupidity I forgot to post 3 Varieties. also avalable *- 1x1 trans yellow round brick - 1x1 trans yellow round brick - 1x2 grey brick "old" I apoligise for this and hope you will continue to order over the phone. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I've got to agree--and thanks to Jake and whoever else was involved in making at least this much happen. The point is that at 62 bricks of said color for $5 a bag, that's a *heck* of a lot better pricewise than the old mixed assortment was, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) -snip- (...) Well, I won't flame you for the colour change, but I will for not giving the Australian prices!!!! Once again you carelessly disregard some of your loyalest fans. We might make up only 5% of AFOLs but time and time again we are (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) First, I'll say this is not a flame at Terry. Everyone is allowed their opinion, and if nothing else, he's letting it be known. Now, having said that, I have to side with Jake. He has been taking heat for this the entire time, even though I'll (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) What makes you think you are representative of the majority? I sincerely belive there are at least a thousand "don't care":s for each "the new colors p*** me off":s (...) As you don't know what the problem with the old colors is/was, how do (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: How have the new colors affected your recent buying decisions?
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Allan, Good topic. I am still very disapointed with the way LEGO has handled this color change. They have done alot of damage and sown a lot of distrust with one of their most loyal (albeit very small) customer segments. I think that in the end will (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Amen to that 100%. I think Jake is doing a terrific job here, especially considering the terrible shortage of asbestos t-shirts around here (and the distressing surplus of flying lumps of lava). All in all I want to congratulate you, Jake, on (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) It was sold out about the time the s@H Specials were posted :( -Rob. (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Thanks for facilitating this, Jake. I know this whole situation has been rough, and you've handled it like a true professional. I was truly shocked at the colour change at first, but am over it now. It's time to move on, and to focus on the things (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Yup.. nothing can outdo TLC when they decide to push the button on the injection machines. At the retail price, those bulk packs will represent about USD$250K. Not exactly a huge profit center, but nothing to sneeze at either. Now, if we could (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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I won't be buying a single set in the new colors if at all possible. (and the same can be said for the "new" style of sets ...) I think it is eBay and Bricklink for me, from now on - there is very little LEGO still worthwhile on store shelves (as it (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Ah, good point. The 1x1, 1x2, and 2x2 are my primary building staples. I rarely use the larger 2xN bricks, so they usually don't end up on my Bricklink wanted list Well ok then fellas - call up LSAH right away and have at 'em! :) Spencer (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Jake! Regardless of timing, the assorted BROWN bricks and plates are two of the best sets, ever! I will be very happy to get them. -Erik (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) These are better than the bulk packs that I had hoped for. When I first read the PDX anouncement about the 10,000 bags of each, I thought that they would be bags of just 1 part type. These assortments of bricks and plates are much better. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I just checked Bricklink.com, and you're right--there ARE a lot of true gray and brown bricks. However, except for the 1X2 & 2X2 bricks, the pieces are scattered throughout 1000 stores and several countries. The vast majority of BL stores that (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) That opinion may not be universally shared (...) At this point, how exactly is that change back an *easy* thing? Have you carried out an analysis to be sure it is easy or are you just guessing, or wishing, or are you saying it is easy from (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Cool--I'm quotable! Dave! (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004, Matthew Miller wrote: <snip> (...) Well, I placed a small order - 2 in each of three colors of the brick packs and 1 in each of the three colors of the plates packs. If they're still available, I'll probably order more at a (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Problem is, Jake the fan is a representative of the company. I haven't read anyone attacking his personal motives. But as the designated representative of the company for the community, a lot of stuff we'd like to say to the company gets said (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) That is entirely possible. As Jake has indicated, the existance of AFOLs is still relatively unknown in some corners of the company. However, even if our true impact to the business was well known and understood within Lego - would this type (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials, Mar 17 - 23, 2004
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The 8438 Crane Truck is sold out. (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"Terry Prosper" <t@rotule.qc.ca> wrote in message news:Hus8Bq.1v6E@lugnet.com... (...) solution (...) this (...) that LEGO (...) shut us (...) bulk (...) then, (...) decided (...) and (...) find (...) my (...) Um, okay - let me see if I've got this (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hi Allen! I've spend 0 Euro for LEGO this year. Normally in the last years I usually spend 1200 Euro a year. And I will continue this, because I don't need nor want discoloured bricks. I have many hobbies and like many other AFOLs I use my money now (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Tim, you couldn't be more wrong. Lego as a company could satisfy me easily. Change back to the original grey and brown colors and move on. Correct the real problems with the company instead of changing things that are perfectly fine the way they (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hear, hear! There are some people that no matter what you do, it can't be good enough for them. I think the color issue, unfortunate as it is, is bringing out peoples' true character and showing all reading what the people here are made of. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I stand behind Jake, his decisions, and his dedication to our community. The benefits he's offered on our behalf stand proudly on their merits alone, and he's done nothing but present himself as a person of character in our presence and in the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) You are certainly entitled to see it this way, I just don't agree with you. As I said, I completely believe this is a desperation attempt not to offend any more AFOL's than they already have. Heck, how many parents buy their kids 20K worth of (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Last chance for real grey -- let's send a message
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As you may have seen in this thread: (URL) the limited production run -- 10,000 bags each -- of the classic grey, dark grey, and brown parts packs is now available at (URL). I know that these packs aren't necessarily a great deal compared to what (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.shopping) !!
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(...) Well said, Will. Although I don't spend as much as you (maybe 50% of your spending amounts), I agree with you on all points. I'll buy the sets with the original colours, but once they're gone, no more retail purchases for me. The upcoming (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It sounds to me that they are going out of their way on this to help AFOLs specifically. And that is significant. (...) Would you like to present your business case for this? Got the financials to back you up? I still don't understand this (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, these days I pretty much knew that was coming. (...) Since I'm the one that beg, borrowed, and pleaded to make this happen, I'll take the heat for the decision. It wasn't a shameless attempt to do anything but deliver to the fans (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX) !
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(...) lol TLC should number the final packs to add value:-D JOHN (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) lol think "cutting off your nose to spite your face" (...) Why? Buy (positively reinforcement) the old color packs, and ignore any of the new colored ones. What could be more logical? JOHN (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Huh? So are you saying you were able to get 15% off the $4.99 price of the mixed light grey bulk packs? I had 50 of these in my cart, plus 15 bulk 2x4 black plates. The black plates came up as 15% off, but the grey bricks' price remained (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Let me flame you nontheless. No, it's not a band-aid. It's the proof that LEGO knows that the AFOL community is unhappy and it's a shameless attempt to shut us down (up?). It's also a shameless attempt at making more cash as these bulk packs (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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autowhat? Hmmmmmmm, no idea. If I thought that for one second Lego would see the significance of them selling out in 1 hour then I would agree with you. However, I strongly believe this couldn't be farther from reality. Greg "John" <John@TCLTC.org> (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Yes Larry, I am absolutely serious. Everyone has to take the color change situation in their own way. For me personally, Lego corporate can take the old color bulk packs and cram them.........well, you get the idea. My support for Lego, as a (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) [SNIP] (...) For myself, the color change isn't an issue when it comes to spending money on LEGO, whether it's S@H, retail, or BrickLink. My spending is actually up significantly, but more for personal reasons than anything external (like the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Seems like serious case of autodenasalation (Hi, Dave!) you've got there. Wouldn't it be a much better idea to have them sell out in 1 hour, showing that AFOLs are serious about their feelings about the old colors? (...) With good reason. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Well, I just ordered the light-grey bricks and -plates sets. Somehow I couldn't order more than 9 bricks sets :-( However, with the added plates set, I still got the reduced bulk prices. Now I'll just have to come up with a reason to explain (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) You're serious? As I understand it, Jake and other folks went to a lot of trouble to get this to happen for the community, and you'd like people not to buy them? Well that's certainly one option, I guess, but it's not one I think is (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Wow. You guys are SO fast! I just got final green light a few hours ago, and was working on an announcement! So here's the skinny: As announced at BrickFest PDX, there have been a limited number, one time only product run of the old colors. We (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX) !!
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(...) I am another who is used to spending between $5000.00 - $10,000 a year on Sets and bulk ordering. Probably another $2000.00 or so on Bricklink. So far this year I have only ordered about $300.00 of old light gray bricks in bulk from S@H and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Outstanding question Allen it's a shame Lego isn't asking this instead if putting on the blinders and asking about future themes! I personally bought 2 star destroyers and quit alot of PAB. I've seen some great new parts introduced but I won't (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | ON E-BAY! 765 WHEELS, AXLES & MORE PARTS - ONLY $16.00
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Hey, I was just looking on E-bay and I came across this: (URL) wheels axles and more for only $16.00 US Dollars Maybe someone is interested. Build Well Erik Bush (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hi! I just placed a Shop@Home order for one of the weekly specials and got the following information about these bulk packs from a very helpful sales representative named Sharon. (...) They are taking backorders now. They will pre-authorize (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I'm sure they will sell out relatively quickly as there will be a mad AFOL rush to buy "the last production run", but are those LSAH prices really competitive with say Bricklink? There is still a ton of the old colors available on BL right (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Anyone noticed that if ordered in bulk, these new items do not qualify for the bulk pricing that applies to most of the brick and plate bulk packs? I think the best suggestion is to vote with you wallet. Don't order any of these and let Lego (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Let's see how fast they sell out. Now *there's* a way to send a message. They seem to be available for preorder on S@H now. Vote with your pocketbooks, people. (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) --snipped images-- (...) I would guess that these are the six bulk packs that Jake mentioned at Brickfest PDX. He said the run would be 10,000 (?) each, no idea on price. And yes, these would be the old colors, but these would be the last time (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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2 things that I want to say. Firstly, the plate packs look good, only complaint is that it should have the 6x6 plate. The brick packs are also potentially usefull, only complaint here is the huge number of 2x2,2x3 and 2x4 bricks relative to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hey, Cool, I am glad there will be new items to buy. I highly doubt that they will be old colors. (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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Outpost.com currently lists last year's doorbuster, 5230, at $9.90 (US). (URL) the brief period it was on the shelves, I believe it's MSRP was $20. It's now less than $0.10/piece for Duplo, primarily bricks (including black and ltorange). (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) In my case it's a mom-and-pop toy shop. Very old school. You go in and the staff practically begs you to play with the toys or let them show you a magic trick. If you sing along to the chorus of the right song you even get candy. It's a small (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'll get my mom to help me. ;) (...) Does *pure* mean sold by the LEGO company? Or does *pure* mean manufactured and sold by LEGO? Or does *pure* mean made from ABS by LEGO company? For me it's more the third one than anything. Other than (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Funny, I'm trying to make an effort *to* order from S@H rather than purchasing LEGO, from Walmart especially, to try to cut out the middleman and support TLC. (especially after reading the article Lar posted a while back in off-topic about the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yes, they are blister packed, with plastic on both sides. This makes them a bit hard to open but also is quite tamper resistant. (...) No doubt, but it wouldn't be *pure*... :-) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I don't think it has been mentioned in this thread, so good to point out. I'm trying to be really patient and not order that way. Not for any reason really except to support a local retailer who I know is getting them. They have treated me (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Wouldn't it be nice if this became a strong seller.... even for a couple of years? Maybe some Bionicle-like sales figures.... only with system pieces instead of theme specific parts. I'm not knocking Bionicle (I own a few) but rather I'm (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hmmmm, wouldn't it be cool if US S@H offered the strap if you bought all 4 together <hint,hint>? (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ home *(URL) Visual FAQ Home (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) In case no one has mentioned, these are also now available through S@H (the sets, that is, not the strap AFAIK). Maggie C. (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) They are! (I got a set at Burlingon Mall in MA last week, and another red one just last nite at Mall of America in MA) (...) Nope, you aren't. Nik is agonising over whether to buy the set off me outright or wait till his birthday in a month (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It may vary by state but Burlingon MA waived the tax if I had my purchases shipped out which I did... it was about the same at the dollar amount I was at, but with the convenience of not needing to check luggage to get the stuff home. (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:HuqJ9z.KGG@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) you're well (...) Drive time from O'Hare to the Woodfield store is highly dependent on the time of day you are making the trek. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Most of these are the same as the Solomon Pond and Burlington PAB selection which are found of the Peeron homepage: (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Could you tell me if "trans blue" is "Trans DARK Blue", "Trans MEDIUM Blue" or "Trans LIGHT Blue"? Thanks, Troy (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Tax for sales to Illinois residences is 8.5%. Unfortunately the store doesn't do international shipping but there are stores all over the world as seen here: (URL) If all else fails contact me through e-mail and I may be able to help ondrew (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) This morning I was helped by a very nice lady, but if I understood correctly, she did add sales tax to my phone order to out-of-state....?! BTW, I'll be stopping by in the store I hope on April 16 (If local transportation from O'Hare is (...) (21 years ago, 17-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 3517 Blue Deer $ 3.50 $ 1.75 System 2147 Dragonfly $17.00 $ 8.50 3564 NBA Collectors #5 $ 5.99 $ 3.00 6735 Air Chase $ 9.99 $ 5.00 6740 Extreme Tower $49.99 (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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(...) NO if your in the store your reqired to pay the local taxes. sorry ondrew (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"ondrew hartigan" <roj2323@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HupML3.233C@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) will (...) 2pm. (...) Does this mean as a visitor I can ask for the sales tax to be waived or does it only apply to orders placed by (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) major snippage (...) Some have asked what a pick a brick cup is and, or how big are they so I have posted pictures: (2 URLs) post mod. (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Yes tax is added for Illinois residents only. I believe it's 8.25% but I will have to check in the morning. I will get you an answer hopefully before 2pm. OnDrew (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) April is the official rollout, and that's generally the best you'll hear until your eyes tell you otherwise (I bought the TECHNIC R2-D2 two weeks before the official release month, and when I called Consumer Affairs to get an incorrectly (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Thanks for the list :) How does tax work? Illinois residents only? 6.75% ? Thanks! Julie (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"Allan Bedford" <ExpertBuilder-DELET...otome.com> wrote in message news:Hup0CC.16w4@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) stock. So (...) things. (...) that has (...) I brought a couple of these (the red one and greenone) home from the LEGO Store (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hey all, As promised I am now posting a complete inventory Of the woodfiled mall Lego store located in Schaumburg Illinois. Below you will find the inventory sorted in A way that is hopefully understandable. Please note: WE TAKE PHONE ORDERS! We (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I've been bugging stores in my area to find out when these will be in stock. So far I'm being told April at the earliest. I am giddy about these little things. They just look like so much fun. Am I crazy to think that kids will appreciate not (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) This is something I've been debating about. The only 2004 sets I've bought so far are the x-pods. They are just way too cool to pass up, new color or no. I have not integrated them into the rest of my collection though. I've kind of started a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Thanks Allan, for bringing this topic to lugnet! It has been one of the most interesting threads concerning the gray-topic since long time. I myself have bought the 2004 mini ISD set for reference purpose, but I will not buy more 2004 sets, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well they do carry many things that regular retail stores don't carry. Like Track, Legends, and MOC series. Also they seem to get new products before the regular retail stores. (Like I picked up an X-pod this weekend, but last night I was at (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) So far, I've drastically reduced my purchases in new Lego this year, and what I spent went into older sets (, but totalling less than €100 so far. On the other hand, this money went into the secondary market, where the old colours are still (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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and in much the same way. I've spent the vast majority of my Lego money at my local consignment shop. Old grey at a discount. WOO! Dave (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) All I can say is that I don't plan on buying any new sets that year, Technic or Town, and a large reason is because of the horrendous new colors. The ONLY thing that would make me reconsider buying a set is if they would come out with some (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I really don't care about the colors. I am not into the building for the colors. I am in the builing for my drug. Yes I said it. Lego is my drug of choice. T-Shirts to follow. LOL Color is not a big deal. I would like to see old baseplates be (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I don't expect my buying habits to change at all. Thanks to the aging process of LEGO which eventually turns all bricks yellow, I have many different shades of grey in my collection. Plus, LEGO hasn't been consistent with colors anyway. (...) (21 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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