 | | Answer to Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 and New Question...
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(...) Yep...Spot on. Try looking on lugnet, however, and you'll find out that 6679 is supposed to be the dark shark, and no mention of 6285 is given :( Okay, over the weekend: what was 6679's REAL name? [answer on Sunday night] Benjamin Whytcross (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Brisbane-ites, who was looking for "antique car wheels"?
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At our recent Brisbane LUGfest, someone said they were looking for wheels for antique cars. Anyhow, I spotted these on e-bay Australia (no connection to me): (URL) Raymond kerry@dstc.edu.au Proud to be LUGNET Member 599 (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: VLC is mentioned in TLC's press release!
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(...) Congratulations VLC. At least they mentioned the continent of Australia, if not the group STUDS. pete.w (more SLUG than STUD) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Geoffrey Hyde on semi-restricted communications...
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G'day, I just got an email from Geoffrey asking me to let everyone know that he's likely to be offline for several days [barring the odd hour or so for checking his emails] due to a computer problem he's having. This will not, however, affect email (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: LegO'Z 2000.Qld.02
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Thanks Kerry, I wasn't sure that it was definett, i guess it is now Aaron "Kerry Raymond" <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message news:G4sG1B.Kxy@lugnet.com... (...) us (...) Stink (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Specials Ipswich Area
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(...) both (...) According to the LUGnet databse, 6569 is a bonus pack comprising 6578 and 6586. (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Specials Ipswich Area
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Hi All just got in from shopping found the following at Cooee Kids / Toyworld ( Redbank Plaza ) not the best kits in the world but not bad for this area. Artic 6569 but in a Bonus box with a second kit(no number) $13 and note both kits have piece (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 [was Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]]
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No worries....From now on, I may need to make them 2-3 days each....So I'll post the answer on Wednesday night for this one. Benjamin Whytcross b_whytcross@hotmail.com (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 [was Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]]
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(...) I know it was a pirate ship, 6285 I think (I used to own a 6285 so I should know...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 [was Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]]
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Benjamin I'm pretty sure the weekly quiz idea has merits of it's own, but could you possibly consider shortening the time-delay between questions and answers? The last one went unanswered, and if I remember correctly you extended it a week longer (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Weekly Quiz 3/12/00 [was Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]]
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(...) Well, being an Aus collection, there is only one 6077 it could be...the robin hood set. [And yes, I believe there may be one or two of the shields...I'll get the parts out tomorrow night and get back to you when I'm sure.] BTW, why, this being (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Possible savings at Target ('ta-zhay) (was Re: Mercenaries and minifig weapons...)
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(...) Confirmation of above sighting: _big_ sale at Target (at least on small/old sets). Picked up <set:4806 the small axe cart>, and some other small sets, for $2 each, and <set:5936 the amazon temple> for $10. In other news, the Monkey Magic Magic (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: collection sale [set and part condition/info]
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Is there any black falcon shields in the minifig parts? Also which 6077 is it? Is it the forestmen set or the really old one? (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Prepare for cheap sets !!!
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(...) Hehe, is this in reference to me? <grin> I wish I was hunky, too. ;-) I'll admit I had one friend call me 'miss hunky Dori' but it was not (I think) intended to compliment me or comment my (very controversial) hunkiness. ;-) -Shiri XFUT (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | collection sale [set and part condition/info]
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Unfortunately, as I can't use my work emails, I couldn't send this out to everyone, so I'm posting it here in the hope that all can see it. I've listed the parts at the bottom...make an offer on any that sound interesting :) [Price ranges are just (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: looking for a black falcon shield
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(...) Either color outline will do. (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: looking for a black falcon shield
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Jonathan Wilson wrote in message <3A27476A.1EB785B5@t...com.au>... (...) FYI Jonathan, the black falcon shields come in two different varieties: a yellow outline on the crest, or a blue outline. If you're acquiring the shield to complete a set then (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | looking for a black falcon shield
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I am looking to obtain a black falcon shield (just the shield, not the whole fig) from someone in australia, perferably someone in perth. If anyone has one they would be able to sell me please let me know. Just let me know how much you want (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Castle and adventurer sets seen at the supermarket
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(...) What part of the store did they have them in ? Was it one of the Lego cardboard display racks ? $3.99 is a great price. pete.w (getting excited) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Castle and adventurer sets seen at the supermarket
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(...) Please can you grab some for me, one of each of the castle sets. I can send lego in trade if there's something you can't get. Thanks in advance James (who notes the 'merkins pay $2 more in USdollars!!! Yay Lego Australia!) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Anyone seen this at a reasonable price?
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Martin Scragg wrote in message ... (...) Knox, is (...) Uhh, none, now, my financial situation has changed in the last couple of days... just bought a car. I mean a real one, not an 8448 ;-) Cheers, Paul (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Castle and adventurer sets seen at the supermarket
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Spotted today (and promptly bought) at the supermarket (Purity aka Woolworths) castle sets 4816, 4817, 4818 and 4819, adventurer sets 5911, 5912, 5913 and 5914. These were new sets for me and cost only $3.99 each. The castle sets I thought were a (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | New sml buckets at Myer (and on special)
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Spotted at Myer Hobart (new yesterday) small blue System bucket 4122 $21.95 marked down to $15.95 from today until December 24th and also an apple green Duplo bucket (don't recall set no, and doesn't look very interesting) also normally $21.95 (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: LegO'Z 2000.Qld.02
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I think that pretty much forces us Melbournites to call ourselves "MUG"s, doen't it???? 8?) ROSCO (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: LegO'Z 2000.Qld.02
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And the most important thing of all ... we agreed (I think) on a name for us ... Henceforth we Brisbanites and near-Brisbanites shall be known as BUGs. Mel and I will be Lady BUGs, while Aaron will be our resident Fire BUG. Others will have to find (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | LegO'Z 2000.Qld.02
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On Sunday, the second meeting for the gang from SEQ was held. And what a day, there was technic, star wars, soccer, trains, remote control cars, model team, and yes clone stuff. In attendance were Kerry Raymond(our wonderful host), Timothy Gould, (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Possible savings at Target ('ta-zhay) (was Re: Mercenaries and minifig weapons...)
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(...) would (...) base, (...) months (...) exactly (...) Target in Melbourne (City store) had about a dozen or so of the 6706 sets for $7, tons of 5900 Adventurers for $1.70 and all their slizers for $5 each. Martin (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Large-ish collection for sale
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Okay, after much time spent at work when I should have beeen using lego [not my choice] I have finally got a little time to finalise sales. So, over the next week or so, I'll be emailing people who have expressed interest in one or more sets with (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Possible savings at Target ('ta-zhay) (was Re: Mercenaries and minifig weapons...)
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No longer in lugnet.build.minifigs, David Low replies to himself: (...) (Possible) special spotted by yours truly. Mosied on down to Target today, vaguely remembering that a couple of these were floating around a few months ago. They were still (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Anyone seen this at a reasonable price?
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(...) If it was the City store I would say they are too dumb, in fact I would say that for a few of their stores! (...) I saw the ones at Knox, and thought about it, but I already had a trolly full so thought that the wife might have something to (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Thank goodness there's new Space ! (was Re: Anyone seen this at a reasonable price?)
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(...) I thought $57 was an amazing price for a flagship set with an RRP of ~$180. Not amazing enough to buy a second one though... The whole landfill thing makes me cry. Couldn't they even give it to charities or schools? (...) 6977 isn't (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Anyone seen this at a reasonable price?
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Martin Scragg wrote in message ... (...) saw (...) I've been looking too... :-) It was one of the things I looked for during TRU's %25 off sale. Annoyingly, the huge stack of them sitting for nearly two _years_ at Chadstone had mysteriously (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | email problems
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G'day all, If anyone has been trying to contact me on my work email since about wednesday, could you please re-send any messages to my hotmain account at the bottom of this email, as I am currently unable to access the server [some technical thing (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Looking for 4x4 radar dishes
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Hi people, As part of a planned project I'm looking for several variants on <part:3960>, the 4x4 space radar dish with a central stud. Decorated pieces would be greatly appreciated: let me know if there's any particular bits you'd like to swap for (...) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Toyworld Lego sell-out - Robina GC
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Thanks to those who put in orders, as of this email i will not be able to take any more orders. Aaron (...) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: XMAS LUNCH OR DINNER ANYONE?
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(...) Any cuisine preferences? When is best for people? (...) and that includes any lurkers!! --DaveL (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Toyworld Lego sell-out - Robina GC
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sale at Robina (GC) toyworld. #7180 b wing set --$29 #7101 lightsaber duel --$7 #7104 desert skiff --$7 #7184 MTT --$49 Brisbane people- who wants me to get me any of these sets for the meeting on Sunday? Aaron Coghill Lugnet Member #676 Kyola (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Technic 8080 supercar on Ebay Australia
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I notice that a Technics 8080 supercar is being auctioned on Ebay Australia (no connection with me). It's not often we see these kinds of larger (and very popular) sets offered for re-sale within Australia. It's apparently MISB. If you are (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Sorting LegOz meetings once and for all...
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I know this has been discussed before but I think we need to resolve the numbering system for meetings if LegOz is to appear to be a cohesive group. There was a recentl discussion(1) about starting a National web page and if it is to announce (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: MB at Chatswood TRU
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(...) I guess it is ideal for covert operations in a Korean fashion parade! Although fact is stranger than fiction in this regard. Having had a close encounter with the Swiss army (my German didn't extend to reading the sign saying "No entry, army (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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