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(...) Because in some cases they are REALLY cool! And as time passes they are getting better. And you can really stock up on bricks in many colors and even trans elements for cheap. Here in the Bay Area it is my observation that the shelves were (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Have they been out long enough to be out of production on some of the sets already? Seems to me (and I ain't speaking for anyone else, just myself here, you have to decide for yourself what is right, no matter how clear cut it seems to me) (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I recently returned from a visit in CA (had a great time, thanks for asking :) in which, among other things, I visited my uncle + aunt + two younger cousins. The older of them had a lego bucket in her room, or so it seemed. Upon closer inspection, I (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Dave Schuler wrote in message ... (...) to (...) instance, (...) are (...) Anybody have any Best Lock instructions they can scan in? Some of the sets look quite nice. (25 years ago, 31-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Speaking as someone generally favorably disposed to clones, even I have to agree that Best-Lock leaves a lot to be desired. I don't find it to be as awful as some have asserted, but anyone who dislikes MegaBloks, for instance, will despise (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) It is a neat ad. Hey, I got an idea! How about TLC (TLG, LG, LC) buys them out secretly, gets the quality up to LEGO standards, and then sells it! Ha, then they can hold up that weird no weapons thing and still make weapons! :) Scott S. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Clever ads but even if they gave it away I'm not sure what I'd use it for at the current quality level. (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) It's even cheaper than that--most Best-Lock Militech sets are on clearance at Target across the US--right now at the 40% off plateau, and still numerous. I may buy some when it hits 80%. best, Lindsay (25 years ago, 28-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Dave Schuler <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message news:FL3C2A.5EJ@lugnet.com... (...) LCad (...) Greetings, Great job Dave! These additions to the modeling resources of LDraw open some new vistas. I've spent a few weeks looking over your parts and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Disclaimer: This may have been mentioned before :-) I has browsing through the Best Lock site ((URL) and had a look at their latest advertising campaign (view poster here (URL) To say the least it sails very close to wind! The slogan is 'Don't pay (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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