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(...) It's over... (Sobs) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.technic.bionicle, Terry Prosper wrote: . (...) YES! This thing is HUGE! Check out my 3 year old holding this thing: (URL) you can find one it would be a BIG HIT if your lil' brother-in-law likes to make his own creations, BUT if he is one (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Checked around and it appears this project was initiated by the Bionicle team here in LEGO Americas. TRU just happened to be the lucky beneficiary of the production of the tub. FYI builders with a flare for unconventional creativity -- this (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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The ad for this bionicle 'tub' came out last Sunday. I stopped in today (Thursday) and they had five on the shelf (Las Vegas). I picked some up for a friend. I'm not into bionicle, but this does look fun to play with. :) Corey www.brickitgood.com (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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Hey guys, I'm not a bionicle fan. I say this to illustrate the fact that I know very little of bionicle sets and parts and their use and the way people "play" with them. My lil' brother-in-law is having his birthday soon and I know he asked for (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: All 2004 (Harry Potter) Sets Available at Palisades
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(...) All 2004 Harry Potter with the exception of the new castle now in stock as well. (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Target new clearance - 50% off 4852 Final Showdown and more
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Hi all, My local Target has a few clearance items. The best deal is 4852 Spiderman Final Showdown 50% off ($25) They also have 3538 Snowboard Cross Race $21 (30% off) 4104 Small Creator Bucket $5.50 (30% off) happy hunting Roy (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) All gone now...11:20am Thursday Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Neb Okla wrote: <snip> (...) They are regularly marked $3.49 at Kohl's, but I got two over the weekend at 10% off. (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"azfirewolf" <wolfkiller@prodigy.net> wrote in message news:HvsvF9.1yqw@lugnet.com... (...) toys (which (...) If you (...) fare). (...) smaller (...) example a (...) How much are the X-Pods normally? Mine were all labeled as $3.99 before the 20% (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials, Apr 7 - Apr 13, 2004
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Paul Ferguson wrote: <snip> (...) All gone! :( Eh, can't afford to get one anyway... Dave K (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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What I was told yesterday (7 April): (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 3616 On the Move Police Station $19.99 $10.00 System 4164 Mickey's Fire Engine $ (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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| | All 2004 Spider Man Sets Available at Palisades
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All 2004 Spider Man sets are now available at the Palisades Center LEGO store in West Nyack, NY. This is the only brand store that has them. You can pick them up by stopping in or calling (845) 358-2222 to place a phone order. (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"azfirewolf" <wolfkiller@prodigy.net> wrote in message news:HvsvF9.1yqw@lugnet.com... (...) smaller (...) example a (...) This varies by individual store. The one closest to me seems to be adding 5% to MSRP, so the $9.99 sets are $10.49, etc. Some (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) The 20% is great however Kmart adds a dollar or so onto the cost of the smaller sets. Then they offer the 20% so you really are only saving cents. For example a set goes for 3.99. Kmart price 4.99. Not worth it. (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I wouldn't hold my breath, if I were you. I tried showing the S@H catalog to the local TRU to get them to sell the original Kanohi packs at MSRP of $1.99 instead of $2.99, and they said that they weren't allowed to pricematch from a mail-order (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I was just wondering if anyone else has thought that the current amount of sales happening on TLCSAH are a sign of something coming? I recently noticed that the World City sets (Police HQ and Coast Gaurd HQ) have been discounted. Why? Are there only (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | 4404 Land Busters Half Price at LSAH
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Like the subject says, 4404 is $29.99 at the LEGO S@H home website in North America. Didn't check the other countries. Regards, Andy Evans (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"David "Fuzzy" Gregory" <crazylegoman@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:HvonD0.s0K@lugnet.com... (...) (which (...) you (...) My local K-Mart had all four X-Pod sets as well (along with the usual fare). It's actually the first chain in my area to (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Free shipping on Lego at ToysRUs.com
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Free shipping on Lego at Toys R Us: (URL) (20 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | 20% off LEGO @ K-Mart
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This Sunday's paper had a K-Mart ad that says that all construction toys (which would, of course, include LEGO) are 20% off. The sale is April 4-10. If you live near a K-Mart that didn't close, it might be worth taking a look. (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials, Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2004
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Did you order after 5pm EST? If so, you got the overflow people, that don't have the same database as the "in" folks. Try calling back Monday morning to get the inhouse people, and get the order corrected then. (...) -- Tom Stangl *(URL) Visual FAQ (...) (20 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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System 4711 Flying Lesson $ 3.99 $ 2.00 4735 Slytherin $ 9.99 $ 5.00 3584 Rapid Return $ 7.99 $ 4.00 1356 Stuntman Catapult $ 3.99 $ 2.00 6737 Wake Rider $12.99 $ 6.50 I just tried ordering one of the above specials from S@H. They said they didn't (...) (20 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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SCANDINAVIAN NEWS SERVICE – (BILLUND, DK, 1-APR-2004) The LEGO Group will reportedly announce next week that it is making minor changes to its flagship toy building blocks as part of a “last ditch effort to keep the company independent and return it (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping) !!
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(...) ^^^^ The correct set number for this item is 4166. Ray (20 years ago, 31-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 4611 Mickey's Car Garage $19.99 $10.00 System 4711 Flying Lesson $ 3.99 $ 2.00 4735 Slytherin $ 9.99 $ 5.00 3584 Rapid Return $ 7.99 $ 4.00 1356 Stuntman (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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| | LEGO Make & Take Easter Models @ Denver Outlet
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Last night I had a chance to stop by the LEGO Outlet at the Colorado Mills Mall in Denver. In the middle of the store was a table with a couple boxes of bricks and a sign advertising a "Make and Take" offer. There were four Easter models, two eggs (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Has anyone used Google's new "Froogle?"
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(...) Its been around for a while. Froogle is accessible directly from the Google toolbar as well as well as through (URL) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | bricklnk inventory update
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Hello to you all, Today I have updated my Bricklink inventory and added some new sets: (URL) buying! Greetings from the Netherlands Maico Arts 't Speelblokje (20 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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"Erik Bush2" <erbush@gcasda.org> wrote in message news:HvE58o.9GJ@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Well, (...) I used it to find my Pioneer TiVo back in January. The Froogle site has been online for quite a while. I also used it to find a hard drive (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Has anyone used Google's new "Froogle?"
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Hey, Has anyone used Google's new "Froogle?" Is all about shopping! Here is the link: (URL) . Well, check it out! Perhaps you can find some good Lego prices! Build Well Erik Bush (20 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Interesting Sales Circular Monitoring Site...
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FUT: lugnet.market.shopping I found this site today. It seems like it would be really handy for finding sales and deals on bulk Lego. Unfortunately, they don't cover Toys yet - but they already cover circulars from a number of Lego retailers. (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | 20% off sale at Meijer this week
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This Sunday's paper had an ad for Meijer department stores that says all LEGO is 20% off this week (Mar. 28-Apr. 3). (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Disneyland Imagination Center- PaB?
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(...) I've seen that happen at PaB in LLCA. It's pretty annoying to be in line behind these people too. If you fill the smallest bags they have available, it's usually at least 2 pounds, up to 4, depending on what's in there, and how full it is. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"William R Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message news:16482.12956.401...rds.net... (...) I'm of the opinion that it is the fixed price of the cups that makes them better for the stores to handle. Whatever the kids jam in the cup, the price (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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(...) Not to be a killjoy, but are you sure they're food-grade plastic? Look for a little icon on the underside of the cup that looks like a goblet and a fork. If that's there, it's meant for use with food. I sell Tupperware ((URL) so I have some (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, if you're buying large bricks that have a larger air-to-plastic ratio, then by weight is better. If you're buying small, dense plates then there is a slight advantage to volume. But either way, the difference is almost negligible. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Are new colors in old sets yet?
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I'm planning to buy some extra pre-2004 sets to increase my supply of old gray, while I can. I'd like to help support TLC by buying directly from S@H, rather than hunting for discounts elsewhere. But this raises an important question: Are there sets (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.year.2003, lugnet.general)
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(...) I was there two weeks ago. The parking at Downtown Disney was terrible, but we managed to eventually get a spot. It was my first PAB experience and overall it was fun, but I felt the current Orlando inventory wasn't as good as some of the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Disneyland Imagination Center- PaB?
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(...) Yes, there is. (...) The inventory changes from time to time. I was not overly thrilled with the selection the last time I was there. It's not like they have a whole bin full of some rare part you can fill up on--basically there will be (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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[ ... snipped ... ] (...) a (...) future (...) off the (...) Agreed. In fact, if our building in Schaumburg offered recycling I would have put them in the bin however the building doesn't so in the trash they went. If I had planned better I would (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I believe that there is one now. I personally haven't seen much of an assortment, but was talking to a buddy of mine the other day, and he said he got some good pieces there. They use the "fill-a-cup" method like the other Imagination Stores, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I was just there Saturday. I believe that they have a small selection. I'm not entirely sure because PAB is not something I'm really into. Whatever they do have is certainly smaller than, say, Legoland CA's selection. The store in Downtown (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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(...) It's a shame about those cups, not criticizing you Mike, just saying it's a shame in general the cups get tossed. Lego should offer a discount on future purchases if we re-use the cups. Maybe .50 off the small cups and $1.00 off the large (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Disneyland Imagination Center- PaB?
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(...) There wasn't one a year ago when I drove up from San Diego with my folks. -Orion (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I have friends going to Disneyland and I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a PaB there and if so if there is a list posted as to what is available? Thanks, Mike (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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"BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:Hv3Grw.uo@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) can I (...) weight, (...) should (...) The first time I went to the Woodfield store Ondrew and Tim Courtney helped me pack a couple cups. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Don't worry, it wast't but a few $$. Next time I'll be there in person hopefully! However, I'll probably have it shipped (so tax will get waived, right?), to minimize dragging that stuff through the airports. Question, can I stuff a cup, weigh (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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(...) I apoligise about the sales tax. Most people don't know about the rule for out of state orders. All orders I do have it removed. I'll let the store know about the issue and hopefully they will remember next time. OnDrew (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: 6 new bulk packs at S@H
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(...) Incorrect. On a scale of 1 to 10, four years ago Lego was a 10 and Mega Bloks was a 3. Today Lego is a 9 and Mega Bloks is a 7.5. So while Lego is still superior, Mega Bloks have in fact become a viable alternative in a quality versus quantity (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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(...) Received the order yesterday, great service. All was wel packed, thanks. Note: sales tax WAS charged to me, although I am clearly out-of-state!!! Make sure you restock, I'll be coming in 3 weeks..... Paul (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Schaumburg, IL LEGO store P.A.B. inventory (long)
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(...) SNIP (...) UPDATE Woodfield is now out of the following items: 1x2 trans yellow brick 1x1 trans pink 1x2 trans clear I will try to keep you updated as often as I can. ondrew (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Bulk Bionicle tubs at TRU
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(...) That number is now confirmed. They are just being shipped from the warehouse, and my local store does not show any enroute. In fact, they only show them enroute to two stores in PR. Anyone in PR want a bunch of Bionicle parts ? Email me, and (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) For those with an interest, the TRU SKU is 96-9713. That number is unconfirmed but is the best info I have. Kelly (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: 6 new bulk packs at S@H
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(...) While this may be true, the "loyal" customers left Coke only because there were alternatives that wern't as vile as New Coke. Pepsi did quite well after New Coke came out. Does this mean that we're all going to switch to Megablocks over the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Brown & Gray bulk packs now have percent discount
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(...) My order included both back-order stuff and stuff that had already shipped. Joanne at Shop@Home was able to cancel my order and place a new order that reflected the bulk discount. The only drawback was that I lost my place in the back-order (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Don't we all wish. :) Now I have no excuse for bolstering the economy. -Mike (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) This is good to hear! I was honestly wondering why they didin't have the discount in the first place and thats one of the reasons why I hadn't ordered any of them yet. Anyway I will now place my order and feel I got a deal verses something (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Brown & Gray bulk packs now have percent discount
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So, tons of people have ordered some of that last production run of the true grays and brown, right? I myself ordered several bulk packs of them as soon as they were on the LEGO website. They were all $4.99 each, and they weren't eligible for the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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| | Re: 6 new bulk packs at S@H
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(...) To be honest, I only realized they were there when I went into one of the LEGO outlet stores and saw one built and in the display case. At first, because it was at a different angle, my response was "ARGH, another store set using pieces that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Doubtful, no manufacturer would ever add cost to a product in order to sell it for less. It would be cheaper to discount wholesale lots to one of the many outlets like Big Lots or Tuesday Morning (in the US). -Rob. FUT market.theory (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.theory, FTX)
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The sets lately haven't thrilled me. I only buy sets if I KNOW I'll like the parts. Those 3x3 corner slopes aren't in the picture on the front of the box. If they would have been, I'd have noticed long ago. Yes, I could REALLY, REALLY use these in (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Bulk Bionicle tubs at TRU
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(...) [LEGOSet 8585] (...) I doubt we'll ever see that happen outside of the BIONICLE line. Pretty much everything else is generic enough that it sees fairly wide use as it is. A lot of the BIONICLE parts have never been used outside of their (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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OK, I just voted with my wallet - so to speak. Echoing another, it is still a minor and temporary "fix" to this issue. I suspect that TLC is somewhat adrift and lost in its focus. Too bad. The whole color issue is still minor when compared to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: 6 new bulk packs at S@H
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(...) Jake, I would like to thank you and the LEGO company for putting out these bulk packs as a way to acknowledge that the color change is an issue for AFOLs. There have been a lot of negative comments on the color change and anything LEGO has to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Maybe the community should be renamed IFOL: Immature Fans Of Lego -Lars (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Thanks for pointing that out, you're right - I'd forgotten they used the same color masks for the "studly" Matoran as they did the McD's Tohunga. Back to Alfred's point, there are a couple of black Ruru that were Euro misprints and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Yes, it was missed by the people who have the authority to make the decision that really counts, and the specifics about how that decision was announced pretty much suggest that they figure it's not such a big deal and it'll blow over in short (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I don't know where he gets the stuff, but Morten Sorenson had a few hundred of the slopes for $2.50 apiece in his BrickLink store. Believe me, I'd love to see a bulk pack of those. And Tom--you didn't know those were out there? Surprise! LFB (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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It may be old to you, but if everyone stops complaining, TLG might get the idea that the color change doesn't matter anymore, which is far from the case. TLG has been shown to be pretty clueless the last few years, so it might take a {very long (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Certainly the bulk packs would not have happened without Jake's efforts, and I accept his assertion at face value that this is intended to be a one-time deal. However, we know for a fact that TLC is in the process of re-evaluating their entire (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think the point was missed. Basic bricks and plates will be easy to come by in the old colors for some time via various places -- the fact that we can't get any of the new non-basic parts is what the problem truly is. For example, I got all (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) You mean the sand-blue Akaku and dark-orange Kakama from these sets? [LEGOSet 8582] [LEGOSet 8584] Neither were tremendously common at TRU stores, but they did show up sporadically. (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, John Neal wrote: <snip> (...) Well stated John! I personally believe that the ranting, raving and 'frothing at the mouth' will do more to disuade the powers that be in TLC from listening to the AFOL community. I know if this (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) For something constructive AND cathartic, I suggest poetry: O Lego gray! The stuff of classic space, The stones of castle walls. The ravages of time erase Your hue, and now this blow falls. Your final days are numbered, One last batch we (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Chris Phillips wrote: (snip) (...) I think Jake responded quickly to the initial outcry, but the continued discontent is not having any added effect IMO. (...) I think the characterization of the bulk packs as "trial balloons" (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I would venture to say not many, as the change seems relatively minor. However just analyzing the delta from of color change itself may not produce the right conclusions about it's importance since you're treating it as a single factor type of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Woah that is really weird. With shipping to Canada (and US as well) I made an identical order to yours (well just the shopping cart), and I did not get any discounts whatsoever. However, when I change the shipping to UK, I got the usual (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Mm, could be... but on looking at the types of parts included, several are from sets introduced just last December, and some of the masks were never included in sets outside of promotions with McDonald's (sand Akaku and light brown Kakama (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I don't like the fact that old grays are discontinued either. but I've made my objection known a few times, through multiple channels, and now I'm prepared to move on. I'm having trouble grasping why some people want to write essentially the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, the email I got (order confirmation) shows the following: QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION EUR AMOUNT ***...*** 1 434829 Planes X-Pod 4.99 1 1014846 Assorted Light Grey Plate 4.94 1 434629 Robots X-Pod 4.99 1 434729 Vehicles X-Pod 4.99 1 434929 (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Let's not forget that this very week we have seen evidence that our complaints have been heard and that TLC is taking action. This is no dead horse in my eyes. My hope is that the bulk parts pack are in fact a trial baloon, and that TLC may (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) My theory is this. TRU maybe had a lot of overstock of older Bionicle sets. I bet they called Lego and said they didn't want to buy more if they had all this overstock. So they probably worked out a way to repackage the sets into this huge (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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A couple of days ago, a (URL) BZPower> reporter (Michael) ran across a very interesting new product at Toys R Us in Virginia. The large tub of assorted Bionicle pieces in many colors contained 702 pieces, and we're not talking about little 2x rod (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) I agree! I think about the only thing continuing to beat this dead and now decomposed horse is accomplishing is positioning a few people as whiners in the minds of the great many of us who have by now let the issue go. Its such a nuisance (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) While I agree, I'm completely sick of hearing everyone spout off about this whole thing. Lego has the right do what it wants with its product line. Buy it or don't buy it. There are other things way too important going on to throw a fit about (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Comment on the clones. KB, TRU, Kroger, and however man more stores that sell Lego. They all put the megablocks near or mixed in with the Lego sets. No wonder parents are confused. Can you blame them. They see the set and the color or image of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) By your logic, I might as well take a razor blade and slash my arm because I will only lose a small percentage of my life's blood. The real question is how many people LOVE the new colors enough to increase their purchases, not how many people (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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"Christian Treczoks" <ct@braehler.com> wrote in message news:HutpDo.1ry4@lugnet.com... (...) Perhaps, but what does the VAT do? Are the labor costs for running the distribution center more? It's really hard to compare prices in two countries (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) for (...) gotten away (...) former (...) I didn't forget, that wasn't the point I was making. The point was that Coke accepted the mistake and changed it back. Why they did it is completely irrelevant. It was just an example that a company, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Changing back would mean that LEGO management would have to admit the decision was wrong in the first place. This won't happen unless sales drop off badly. This won't happen because most LEGO is bought for kids and it's not likely that this (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) You seem to forget that Coke had real competition (Pepsi). If it weren't for lots of pissed-off people abandoning the Coke brand, Coke could have gotten away with the switch. The fact is that a viable alternative did exist, and former "loyal" (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) <snip> Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I can step in here if necessary, but I seem to recall that changing Coke made consumers realize how much they treasured it. After introducing Classic Coke, I think they more than made up for the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Unfortunately, LEGO doesn't have decent competition. We all know how terrible "LEGO Compatable" blocks really are. If they had real competition (like Coke had when they came out with New Coke), customers really could vote with their wallet by (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Some people compare the new color/old color issue with the New Coke/Old (Classic) Coke issue. We all know how that turned out. When people found out Coke was being replaced with New Coke, they bought all of the Old Coke they could. Some people (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I'm not buying any saets with the new colors in them. Call me whatever you want (some have taken the liberty to insult me because I won't accept the change without protesting as hard as I can), I'm not going to encourage a company that changes the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It's probably worth pointing out that this lot is an auction, and as an auction, absent any special reason for mentioning it elsewhere, it probably belongs in maret.auction, not in market.shopping. That's true even if you yourself didn't list (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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While new assortment bags are (as you say) no solution to the Color Change, they are still great sets by themselves, and hats off for the speed to implement these new sets. I'm impressed to see that TLG can actually rush things into production if (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) OK, but it's not as if we had 38% sales tax here... Besides, they are made in Europe and shipped to the US, so this factor has not been taken into account yet. Yours, Christian (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Are taxes included in the Euro price? They're not in the US one. (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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