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"Melody Brown" <black666beast@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:FzsI0s.8t3@lugnet.com... (...) Hi, I don't suppose you have (or are able to get) any pictures of these creations? It would be great to see some Lego MOC's designed by architects. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Hey this is interesting, I read here that Craig writes in his roll call: {Set/theme you would like to see: Olympics}. I was sitting at work today actually thinking what they would be like (Lego Olympic sets). I also am drawing up some ideas that I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Hi Kerry, (...) That's right, no lego. (...) No, they were middle class. I spent every cent I had on another hobby back then (13+), but lost interest in the early 90's. My innate desire to collect things drew me to lego, which is durable and it's (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Just a reminder that I'll be posting the answer to this question tomorrow between 4 and 6 [possibly with a URL so you can see the pages it was shown on in the catalogues...If i have time to scan them.]. For those who haven't been following it, (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) No, still the same old cheap prices! It will be interesting to see if anything happens in September... Deidre drb@tasmail.com (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Goodness, there is some delurking going on at the moment, welcome (and Melody, and anyone else I've missed). Yup, the Toyworld in Argyle Street is the only one in southern Tas. Nothing new in technic, no bigger technic sets at all that I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Nothing beats a bit of Van Halen (Van Hagar or Van Roth) or Steve Vai playing real loud with a pile of Lego in front of you. Just like the good old days... Don't mind a bit of "oonch oonch" now and then mixed in with grinding geetars. Actually (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) What kind of deprived childhood did you have, Mark? No Lego? Were your parents missionaries in Outer Mongolia or something? :-) I'm really interested that someone would take up a Lego hobby (as enthusiastically as you have) as an adult. I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Hi Melody, welcome to the group. I must admit, I find it hilarious that someone with the name 'Melody' likes heavy metal. :) later, David Drew who likes his music to go doof doof doof. Public key available at (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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"Whytcross, Benjamin" <BWhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au> wrote in message news:1D0812CAE3E7D21...ccess.com. au... (...) Hey, I could probably pass for a STUD - Sydney Technic User / Developer. *chortle* David Drew. Will work for bandwidth. (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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'Ullo, 'ullo, 'ullo...what 'ave we got here then? Not another TUG [1] delurking ? Welcome to the group. [If you've delurked before, sorry. It's just I don't recognise the name/email address :) And I thought there were only 2 TUGs on lugnet.] [1] (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Is that in the Toyworld in Argyle street?? hmm might have to check it out. You dont know if they have any new "bigger" technic sets by any chance. Cheers Deidre Rushton Brumby <drb@tasmail.com> wrote in message news:Fzq94r.Kqp@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Well bye for now, I'm off to NZ for a 3 week vacation. For those Brisbanites interested in a BUGS let me know personally, although I won't be able to make it. Until then bye for now. I will get some prices and work out the difference on Lego sets (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.org.au, Mark Harrison writes: I'm looking to organise a get together/bring n brag/swap meet in Brisbane soon. Would you be interested? Mark H. Mel writes: sure I would sounds great to me, I was wanting to do something similar myself later (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Hi Melody, It's good to finally find someone with a similar interest in a variety of themes that also lives in Brisbane. I'm looking to organise a get together/bring n brag/swap meet in Brisbane soon. Would you be interested? I'm at Middle Park. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Hi Melody! Welcome to .loc.au -- check out .org.au as well for more local info. Did you give up Lego for a while and get back into it recently? Star Wars did it for me. I _had_ to have a Lego X-wing, then I got into Ninja and Adventurers, then (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Thanks mate probably explains why i cannot find it i saw one on ebay and thought that they all belonged to the same thing now i understand, ta. (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Unless I'm very much mistaken, you're talking about the world-cup sets released last year, and never available in Australia. These sets were a limited edition, and were only available in some of the countries participating in the World cup. The only (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Has anyone seen police set in soccer collection i have the full set but lack the police one cannot seem to find it in Canberra, have looked lots but no go?? (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Just got back from Toyworld, they have new stock that arrived yesterday. They have Race, some Dino sets, Mickey (yuk!), Action Wheelers, and new Baby (Primo). Also have restocked the Soccer sets (all sets). Some of the Dino sets have apparently not (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Todays clue... There are exactly 2 wheels [not counting steering wheels (if there are any used...)] for each mini-fig in this set. Happy hunting :) [And if anyone finds another set I missed, I won't be surprised. In fact I'd be glad to have my (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) And neither was the ATT...It's a pity LA don't know what they are bringing into Aus...After all, you would assume they'd know what they were bringing in when they put the catalogue together yet they say that not all sets shown will be (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Also at Highpoint last friday...don't know about broadmeadows. They also had the complete (?) race series and adventurers dino sets. (...) Are you trying to kill the T-Rex ??? (...) Seconded :) (...) Benjamin Whytcross (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Sorry guys, I posted in a hurry. My local Big W is Woden Canberra. Yes these are the fabuland sets. I really like Fabuland. These sets look to be a great addition to the old Fabuland if you are lucky enough to have any (I don't) The buildings and (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Just an update on this tan radar dishes thing, don't know if you noticed, Jamie, but the Podrace bucket has two of these tan 8x8 dishes and also one smaller tan 4x4 dish, and the bonus is, you get a heap of other useful parts for a vaguely decent (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Sue Ann Barber wrote in message ... (...) Yep, the Fabuland Mickey sets[1] are in Melbourne Big W stores, the ones I saw were at Forest Hill S.C. They also had the Adventurers Dino Island sets, bought the T-Rex transport because I just haaad to have (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Seen these in the Big W near me. So looks like Big W has the jump on everyone else this time. And they have good prices too! Also saw the Trade Federation MTT in there. Notice that this isn't in the latest catalogue that we recived! Santosh (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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BigW in Brisbane has them as well as the full range of dino and race sets but no soccer sets. Is it true that BigW has decided not to sell the soccer sets? Mark H. (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) as (...) overall (...) okay, I'm going to bite... these are the Fabuland style Mickey sets? Which Big W? Has anyone else seen them anywhere yet? cheers sue ann (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Actually, by customer-friendly, I meant that they should actually try to get outside their offices and see what people think, instead of relying on people phoning them. Also, they should do something about the un-reliability of their Reps, as (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Well, I hadn't noticed that one, but yes it does fit the category. Unfortunately, there's at least another set to find... Benjamin Whytcross bwhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Ay carumba!! It looks like a good set design wise with lots of cool and unusual parts, and I could use another cameraman. Not to mention the fantastic price per piece. This would only be in that one store right? Any chance of posting one (or (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Ben Could the answer be: set 6386 Police Station. According to some quick research, available from 1987 to 1991 inclusive. Frances (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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I Loved the Display of Pirate Lego wish could have taken home myself there was some bits and pieces i would have loved. Big W has had some good cheap sets lately worth keeping an eye on. (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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HI TO ONE AND ALL. Okay a little about myself i live in Canberra and i am 38 years young have a small lego collection about 30,000 pieces and approx 600 minifigs i am into building towns and am after lego for my towns ie:windows doors ect, love to (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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I was just in my local Big W and they had a huge stack of 6568's for $18.82 RRP was $55.64!!! While I was there I cast my eyes upon the new mickey mouse sets UGH! They don't resemble Lego at all. The pluto looks really insubstantial he looks as (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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G'day, Welcome to the group. As a way to get to know everyone, would you be able to complete a roll-call [search the local/australia group for "Australian roll call", and reply, after having removed the responces, and adding your own] so that we can (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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