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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Dave Schuler wrote:
> During the past weekend I discovered a cool and huge new MegaBloks Firetruck
> at a local TRU, containing about 1100 pieces for $50. At my lunch hour
> today I stopped by a different TRU with the intention of purchasing it, but
> I didn't see it on the shelves. A TRU stockworker stood on a tall ladder
> nearby, and I mentioned that I had seen the kit at another TRU, and I asked
> if she knew whether it was in stock at this location.
>
> Then she turned toward me, and I saw the emblem on her shirt, and she said
> "I'm sorry, I work for LEGO."
>
> Doh!
>
> She feigned horrified indignation, but she was acually really cool about it.
> Then she said, "Well, our markets don't overlap too much." Which baffled
> me, but it seemed like a gracious way to help me get my foot out of my mouth.
You're not going to believe this, but I did the same thing to the same LEGO rep
about four days ago in the very same TRU, though this time I asked about some
upcoming Mega Bloks Halo products.
Small world.
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