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(...) The interviewer was able to name this member as Joey Fatone. (...) My man S. Sullivan out in Portsmouth, keepin' it real. (...) Wait, was he suggesting I was trying to get a piece of cake from you? Gosh, maybe I shouldn't have revealed that I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) <snipped> Did anyone record this? I gotta hear it. Sounds screamingly funny. Congrats on the shoutout, I believe that you still have 14 min and 52 sec of fame due you, Shaun... (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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I just had the pleasure and opportunity to listen to the local morning show interview the Rev. Brendan Powell. He definitely had me cracking up a number of times! My impression from the Rev. is that he handles each interview differently, based on (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch) !!
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(...) 8:58 a.m. : WHEB just gave the 10-second preview spot of "things to come in the next hour" as they broke for the hourly news/commercials/etc. They made mention of the impending interview with the Rev: Quoted from memory: "What, it's only (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) /Tobbe (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) -Bryan (23 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Found this on www.brknews.com : (URL) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I did know about this one. The director of The Kids on the Hall had emailed me a month or so ago about using some photos from The Brick Testament in their pre-show display. I told him sure, no problem, just so long as they give my site credit (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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This time, it was the Kids in the Hall Live Show tour. My girlfriend went to see them in Boston, and she told me about a most interesting thing they did in the "warmup period" before the curtain went up. They showed interesting things from various (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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(...) I’m guessing, but I expect it will relate to the CofE. It was reported this morning that they may allow Prince Charles to marry his partner (a divorcee!). Another reported she is about to become the Duchess of Cornwall... he is the Duke of (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Sorry, folks. The BBC just called to say they've postponed my interview due to the fact more pressing news has come about. They didn't specify what exactly. Perhaps they're going to speak with Amy Hughs instead. @8^) -Rev. Smith (23 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Kevin, just wanted to take a minute and say thanks so much for allowing me to host (most) @8^) of the photos on Brickshelf. As soon as I figure out a way to make some money off my site's popularity, I would like to make a donation to better (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I don't think Brendan has to worry about the extra traffic, he hosted (most) of his pics on brickshelf :) KL (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Hi, Shaun. We'll see how it goes. Generally, I'll be as polite to an interviewer as they are to me. If they're being very obnoxious, I don't mind freaking out on them, and would certainly encourage any rants you might want to call in, either (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Yeah, I was quite amazed how fast word about The Brick Testament spread across emails and weblogs starting around November of last year. That factor has accounted for more traffic than any single bit of media covergae my site has received. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) rusty on my UK time zones. @8^/ And excellent to know that it will be avilable to hear on the web afterward. -Brendan (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Rodger's show is normally 7:10 - 7:55 *BST* (GMT+1). Most R4 shows are available for download afterwards - so AFOLS outside the UK should also be able to listen in on this one afterwards here: (URL) A (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) LFB (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.mediawatch)
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And our congratulations goes to Amy Huges' church at (URL) which made the top of Slashdot! .. we see that your server wasn't quit prepared though ;-) aj-ml -- Anne Jorunn (and Howard) Midtkil Trondheim - Midtkil (23 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) An eclectic geographic distribution, to be sure! (...) Well, I'll definitely tune in to check it out! I work in Portsmouth, about 10 miles from the station. If they're inept bunglers, I'll call in and rant at them for you. Maybe they'll take (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Hi, all. Those of you living in the UK, and those near Portsmouth, NH, in the USA will get the chance to hear me blather on about The Brick Testament on the radio. This Sunday morning (4/13/02), sometime between 7:10 and 7:55am GMT, I'll be on BBC4 (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Thanks, Greg. Yeah, the Don & Mike clip is funny. They come off as pretty inept, reading straight from the news wire, and trying to crack wise. That's morning radio. I just finished speaking with Ken & Jim from KSFN in Las Vegas. Wasn't sure (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Once again, CONGRATS! on your continued success in spreading "The Word". As a huge fan of your inspired work, I had to download the clip to hear what witty things Don & Mike had to say about it. As is so typical of the type of numbskulls who (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Ever since a news wire article on The Brick Testament went out about a week ago, several morning radio shows across the US have been trying to get in touch with me. You can listen to WNEW's Don & Mike attempt to pull a prank on me, only to find that (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.nv.veg, lugnet.loc.us.nv) !
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(...) The video received a mention with high marks (A rating?) in last weeks Entertainment Weekly. -Rob. (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Oddly enough, I saw this video on VH1 this morning. Really, really cool. The fact that it's made entirely of bricks rather than any goofy specialized elements should serve as a reminder to LEGO of the versatility of the basic form... Excellent (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Do you mean other building toys? There is a huge compendium of construction toys of the past at (4) and it's not even covering stuff like Meccano which are not "architectural." The theory of building blocks has two broad branches. One is that (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books)
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(...) Interesting. Are there other things in existance that match LEGO blocks (or these supposed precursers)? -c (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) This one is almost, but not exactly, true. See the Wright entry (URL) at the end under "Misc readings". Somewhat nearer the mark is that Christiansen was playing with the same blocks as Wright. -Erik (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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While reading over submissions for an independent press compendum, I came across an article from an architectural zine called loud paper. In there there was an article titled "Lego: A Machine for Living" that covered several topics from (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Well, like a lot of big-market humor talk radio, the thing they locked onto was "naked Lego Jesus." They didn't say much, however, except that they wanted to get it on the show and have a bit of fun with you. I'd absolutely die if you could (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) The whole thing is getting funnier and funnier. I love how some media haven't quite cottoned on to what you're up to... you can almost gauge a clue level on their part by what they write. (23 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Wow, that's too funny. I'm sure I would have been totally fooled. @8^) But they should have known better than to call me at the ungodly hour of 10:08am. I was sound asleep. Waking up around noon I checked my messages to hear "Hi, Brendan, this is (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) They were planning to spoof as a Christian talk-radio show. You're on alert, sir! best LFB (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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I just heard Don and Mike talking on their radio show about Brendan Powell Smith's The Brick Testament. They were calling to have him on the show, but that didn't work out. The Brick Testament - (URL) Don and Mike Show - (URL) Roller (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Matt Hein wrote in message ... (...) Why? Because there are very few people who could afford a model like that :-) Just the 7000 minifigs and you're looking at $7000 retail... Of course anyone who wants a custom model made can get one just by (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.sports)
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Joel Jacobsen writes: [ snip ] Over 320,000 bricks? 1600+ hours of building by Four employees? That's one nice stadium! I'm just wondering why Lego doesn't make such large models to sell. I'm sure production costs and all of (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.sports)
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Just had a friend send me this link from Annanova: (URL) a small article with only 1 picture but it looks impressive: Lego workers build 320,000 block World Cup stadium Four Lego workers have spent 1,600 hours creating a football stadium to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.sports)
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April 6th issue #3150 (URL) set of stickers in 27 April issue (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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It's the Sluggy Freelance Lego version of "The Thing"! (URL) (only today; after today you'll need to hit the archives for 27 March.) ENJOY! best LFB (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.fun, lugnet.mediawatch)
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Some photo's from The Brick Testament's stories 'The Crucifixion' and 'The Empty Tomb' will be featured in the upcoming Easter edition of the UK weekly Church Times. Not sure when it hits newsstands. There will probably be an accompanying (...) (23 years ago, 26-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Concentration Camp "set" in NYC gallery - Israeli newspaper report
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In Maariv's "Weekend" ("Sofshavu'a") section, from Friday, the 22nd of March '02, there is a big section with articles about places to see in NYC, London, Paris and Rome over Passover vacation. I was browsing through and something caught my eye. It (...) (23 years ago, 23-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.il)
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Ah, the details that eluded me at the time of Toy Fair: 1. Mega Bloks, sued by Lego in Canada over the "look" of studs, expects some decision in 2002. 2. Lego is suing Mega Bloks in other countries but has already lost in France. 3. Mega Bloks is (...) (23 years ago, 23-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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There is a Star Wars Lego Ad in the April 2002 issue of PC Gamer Magazine It is good to see that the marketing department at Lego is finally starting to get it right !!! See it at: (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.year.2002)
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Not really a media appearance, but yesterday I attended a seminar on Microsoft's .Net framework (the presenter got tongue-tied & called it "dot Not", much to the amusement of the audience, but I digress...), and one of the speakers likened the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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This is a few days old, but last week, I was up late working on something (Thursday, March 7th, I think), and just happened to have the Tonight show on. Renee Russo was talking about movies, and how she was working with Robert DeNiro, and how (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I remember watching Time Bandits when I was younger, and in the 'fantasy trip' the kid went on, there was a scene with giant LEGO bricks in the background. As well, who could forget the scene in Honey I shrunk the Kids where the kids crashed (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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To All, I happen to catch a bit of this show on Sci-Fi last night, the remake or continuation of the Stephen King novel. There was a group of special ability children that were housed by an EVIL Corporation, Ops Sys, or something, and they were (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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They had some bust sculptures of the Queen, Shakespear, Churchill and some others as well as displaying mosiacs of the presenters. I think they actually had someone from Lego there as well, but I was getting ready for work and didn't see the whole (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Did anybody else catch on SportsCenter this evening, 03/11/02, the White House that a gentleman named David...(something)... was building? They refered to it several times during the show. This episode of Sports Center was in D.C. The building (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Watchin E.T., and when the kids are showing ET where they are on Earth, a Uiversal Building Set is seeable in the background. :) Rick (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Hi all, Here's an article from today's daily paper at UCLA about an engineering class that is using Legos to build Lunar lander robots: (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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I'm forwarding this from Mark Benz, who can't post to LUGNET from work. Address any e-mail replies to markdbenz at yahoo.com. --Bill. [ Begin forwarded message ] Hi, An article of general interest about how LEGO, very sucesfully they say, used (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.baylug) !
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yeah right he can't rerelease 3033. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Looks like Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen moved up this year on the list, he's at 200 with 2.1 billion. Compaired to 251 as of last year((URL) year's full list: (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I saw that! At about 1:40am Feb 28 here in Australia! Cheers Richie Dulin Sometime insomniac (23 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Lol, do all AFOL's avoid TV!? Josh (whats that, news? oooh....) (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I didn't see the Statue of Liberty, Cool. It looked more to me like an ad than an AFOL-placed thing. I see people holding up signs for various products all of them time and never figured that those were just big fans, but I'd love to be wrong (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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This morning on the Today Show, I happened to notice what might be an AFOL in the crowd "outside on the Plaza" on the Today Show. In between all of the "I love you mom" and "East Oblivion, Oklahoma" signs, somebody had strung a LEGOLAND (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Woo-hoo!!!... Too bad they don't mention (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Too bad they didn't give reference to any website or to the hobby in general. -Shiri (23 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Eric, I liked your reply to the "too much time on your hands" comment at the end of the article! I'll have to remember for future use. Nice job guys! jt (...) (23 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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NELUG has been featured in the Boston Globe, today February 26, 2002. (URL) we are happy with the article although it suffers a little from what we might call "selective compression". The only error in the article is the length of the bridge. The (...) (23 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.general) !!
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Here's the link: (URL) Bob (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I really like the cyberman! Maybe I'll do a Dalek! ROSCO (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Has anyone seen this before? (URL) cool. Regards, Steve Martin IndyLUG (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Hi Erik, I saw the clip over two weeks ago, but did not know who the band was: (URL) you for the extra info! (I wonder if more bands have LEGO clips... so far I saw two!) Pedro (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) ... (...) close-ups of the band members...WOW! I found my new favorite animated Lego clip. :) Ben Roller (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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I don't know how many people on Lugnet are familiar with the White Stripes, but they're a Detroit indie rock band. Their new music video is made entirely out of Lego bricks, and some of the things done are amazing! You can view it here: (URL) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch) !
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"Rick Hallman" <legodude725@removeaol.com> wrote in message news:Grw296.7AM@lugnet.com... (...) I somewhat agree with the BidBay suit though. They used "bay" in their name, in an auction site that looked similar to eBay, to trade on eBay's good (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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It seems eBay is out on a witch hunt. I don't think they were the only ones to come up with the term *bay* for their site. When do the sue Monteray Bay? This is ridiculus. I think I am boycotting eBay... Rick (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) This trademark lawsuit is still going on in some court? The only information I could easily turn up refers to a 1993 lawsuit in France where the judge declared Ritvik was not infringing by using a 2x4 brick logo, which I expect Lego (or (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Uh... "formerly". The site formally known as bricklink.com or BrickLink(tm) was formerly formally known as brickbay.com or BrickBay(tm). :-) start excerpt: (...) Solid? At least they didn't say "good"... (...) The fact that this site is cited (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.market.brickshops)
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(...) No, no--he bought it *on* eBay. He did not buy it *from* eBay. Quite a bit of difference! LFB (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) He pays them $1000 for the name, then they sue him for using it. Hmmm. Quite the racket IMO (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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-from the business wired- (there is a small sound bite about LEGO) Toy companies with original ideas try to keep ahead of copycats. By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO .c The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - When Manley Toy Quest came out in May 2000 with a $39 (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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I wasn't sure what newsroup this should be in. And yes I know it doesn't really mention a lot of LEGO news. But there is a small report about www.bricklink.com formally know as www.brickbay.com. ***...*** From the business wired. EBay Settles (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Most of the larger gaming and sci-fi and train conventions actually need this exposure from a sponser. Advertising these gatherings improve attendance and more importantly the financial viability of organizing and producing a convention. The sponser (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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"James Seibert" <james@vci.net> wrote in message news:GrnyHq.FDC@lugnet.com... (...) Whoa rock on!! :-) This is great getting such exposure. But as one of the supporting BricksWest event organizers, I think we should do more to have our name (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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Read it on line here: (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) The same piece ran here in Central Connecticut (U.S. home of Lego) on channel 30, the local NBC affiliate. It was preceded by a local Lego story about a space-themed building event at the Hartford science museum. (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Worst case scenario Re: LEGO-Galidor Perspective In L.A. Times Article
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(...) You know I've been thinkng about this. If you neglect a line (like they've done with technic) There's less product to buy, so you cut down the appeal of the range because your left with so litle choice (Technic, take it or leave it). The line (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: LEGO-Galidor Perspective In L.A. Times Article
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(...) Black can shove it! I don't want a 'new' building system there was nothing wrong with the old one. I just want compatible parts, If you look at the computer industry you'll see compatability is everything. The old Technic worked fine just let (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Same thing ran on our local NBC affiliate here in Cleveland, Ohio... Good shot of the trains running and the hall Ken (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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I was in for a shock on my local news tonight, WPSD Ch 6 in Paducah, KY ran a feature on Legoland Carlsbad, CA and the gathering of Lego afficianados from all over the country who brought their personal creations to the Legoland Park. The creations (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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Y'know, since Andrew Black seems so keen to release lego action figures, I thought I'd help him out by letting him know that I AM willing to license my various creations "Steve and Joyce Ogreman -- Kraken Hunters!", and "The Gherkin -- Suicide (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Hey there, Thanks for the update! I wish I could get some of these TV spots on tape. I think there have been 6-10 stories on Brickfilms.com on TV, and I have none of them. Jason (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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I was just starting the day off right by reading the comics :) and noticed a reference to Lego. In today's (2-15-02) Sally Forth, Sally and her daughter Hilary are talking: Sally: If you need help on school projects, let your dad know. Hilary: I'm (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) No, I think you'll find I quoted Cris, and said so, but I neglected to deleted the part of Cris's posting with your name on it (possibly in the same way that you accidentally deleted the bit at the beginning of my post which said "In (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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'Titled "Mirroring Evil: Nazi Imagery/Recent Art," the show includes such works as a "Lego Concentration Camp Set";' For the entire article go to: (URL) told a national convention of Conservative rabbis, cantors and congregational leaders at the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) first of all, i didnt write what you quote me saying, i believe that was cris, but i agree with him. (...) you cant, it sucks. which is why i dont buy that crap. (...) our point exactly! (...) and there you have it, "SOME". (...) yes it is, (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) When you're tired of the Jack Stone stuff, you pull it apart and build something else from it.... you probably combine some of your system stuff, because there aren't that many pieces in the smaller JS sets. The JS sets contain some good (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I tell you what would be my worst fear, (apart from the entire company coming to pieces...no pun intended) - that these darned Galidork sets (you should trade mark that one, Tim!), along with Jack Stone, Software and all the other (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I know that when I was looking seriously at the Primo sections of the catalog back when Hazel was born (1998), they (LEGO) were making a big deal about their use of silicone rubber (IIRC) instead of PVC. (Even, ironically, in most dangerous (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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The following article was found here: (URL) Safe to Melt in the Mouth? Mattel joins Nike, General Motors Corp., Ikea and Lego Systems in announcing plans to phase out the use of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) from consumer products. Mattel aims at (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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Oh don't think it is that drastic. I think maybe some of us are getting higher expectations. The kids I see in the shops are ga ga's about some of the stuff. The Bionicles sell quite well for a start and young boys seem to love them (as well as (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) you know whats sad and my worst fear, is later in the year when these products arent making LEGO any money, the bricks are going to be sold for more to pay for the losses. i criticized LEGO before, and figured it was wrong, who am i to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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