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(...) Since Mike was kind enough to upload these pics, I'll explain a couple of them a bit more...(boy I need to spend more than $40 on a digital camera...) (...) Correct. This is the item that wasn't supposed to be uploaded until the Michons were (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: November 3rd, 2001 Followup-another one for the books
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(...) I just uploaded about a dozen photos from the meet to brickshelf, they might be a little clearer: (URL) don't have much to say by way of captions but here goes. I hope somebody will correct me if I screw up any of the details: ----- (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: November 3rd, 2001 Followup-another one for the books
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(...) Hey there, Sun! I'd definitely be up for it. Heck, if it's a small enough grouping, I'd be willing to host it in my ol' workshop. I'm in the process of cleaning things out right now, so a December small group activity is a definite (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: November 3rd, 2001 Followup-another one for the books
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First off, thanks to Bryce and his family for hosting. It was also nice meeting many of you for the first time and taking in all the eye candy that everyone brought. (...) I know we all decided that the next time we all got together would be at (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | November 3rd, 2001 Followup-another one for the books
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LUGOLA Meeting November 3rd, 2001-FOLLOWUP NOTE: I apologize for this update coming two weeks late, but it’s tough to concentrate on typing when you are laid up with every flu strain the teachers in the household can bring home. Fortunately, I’m (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Legoland Shopping
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Yeah, but the 1x8 black tiles are long gone <cough>. I really didn't think I was wiping them out when I bought all but 2 lbs on that trip! (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) It's been a while since I counted, calculated, and compared pricing ($6.99 per 1/4 lb?), but I remember it being similar to S@H (thus, I bought what I bought). And in terms of BrickBay prices, I'd say buying from Legoland is a better deal if (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Last year I went down there for a few days around Christmas, and spent the better part of one day looking for every single pink brick (plate, really) that they had. The idea was you could build an ornament, and as long as it fit in a certain (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Henry Lim <hlim@library.ucla.edu> wrote in message news:GMEMtG.4o0@lugnet.com... (...) similar (...) parts (...) Just out of curiosity, how is the per-pound pricing compare to SAH? Or BrickBay? --Jack Gregory (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Legoland Shopping (Bulk Bricks)
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(...) I was there just a couple weeks ago. Yes, they have bulk bricks. They are at the Maniac Club. They have about a half dozen different varieties on display, but they also have MANY different boxs behind the counter. You just have to know to ask. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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You don't need to pay admission IF you get in and out of there fast enough, but I doubt you can do so if you hit the bulk section, as it is about as far from the entrance as you can get (they've moved from in front of the model shop, up to where the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I was there just a month ago and I agree with the first post by David. The bulk bricks were in the Mania club house - they were at the counter where they sell food and drinks. There was perhaps a selection of 10 different types for sale by weight (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I went to Legoland about 6 months ago with the specific intent to buy bulk bricks. You do NOT have to pay admission if you get a shopping pass (good for 30 minutes). These are available at the guest relations booth at the entrance. (They'll hold (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) I think you might be waisting your time going there to get bulk bricks! I was there last month and there were no bricks for sale! Granted, it was a slow time of the season and it may have changed some, but it would be very risky to go thinking (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Not having been there recently, things might have changed, but I have been there several times, and during those times the changes were pretty minor, so I don't expect there to be a big difference now either. Basically they don't have a huge (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'm thinking about driving to Legoland to pick up some bulk bricks. From what I've heard, it's done by the pound. I was just wondering how good the selection is and if the prices are reasonable. Basically, I wanna know if it's better than "shop at (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting-1 pm
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Actually, it's one of the last things I do before I leave for a meeting. I, too, emailed the instructions to you, Sun. (before I read this, of course) -Dave (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Sun, I just emailed you the directions. I hope you get them in time. I don't think Dave'll check this board before the meeting. C (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting-1 pm
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(...) Um, I'm looking forward to the meeting as well but uh, how do we get there? I don't think I got the directions email if it was sent out. sun (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting-1 pm
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I look forward to meeting with all of you at Bryce's place later today. I'm all packed and ready to leave, but I don't think the McGlones would appreciate me coming over at 4:30 am on a Saturday. :) I'll wait 'til sunrise, at least.... Just (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | ***NOVEMBER 3RD MEETING INFO***
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Hello LUGOLA! This will be the final LUGNET posting before our big meeting on Saturday, so I opted to fill it full of everything we'll need for that day. First up, I want to say 'hello' to all the new folks who've contacted us about joining LUGOLA (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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Hey there, Seth! I've already spoken to you via email about this and it won't be a problem. More details about this meeting will be coming in a couple of days. btw, I'll be your ride. I'm closest. -Dave (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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Hello LUGOLA!- My name is Seth Rotkin, and I run the second largest Lego movies website in the world, Cool Brick Movies. The URL is (URL) . I'd love to come to the meetings, and be an active member, contributing movies to the group. The comming of (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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Barring any unforseen circumstances I should be able to make it. Don't have anything complete to bring yet but hopefully that'll change soon. sun (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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(...) Bryce can't come to the computer at the moment, so I'll take this one. Yes, there will be room. Will 2 large tables be enough? :) -Dave (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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I'll be there. Dan (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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Count me in! I will be bringing a new passenger train, a full compliment of Lego train cars, and a few new buildings. Bryce, will there be any room to do a train layout? Maybe 4x8'? Robert Powell SCLTC (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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(...) I'm already planning on being in Ventura on the 3rd for a Special Olympics tourney...I'm not sure what time it'll be over, but I'll plan on attending the LUGOLA meeting afterwards, if time allows. However, I may have to work, and I won't know (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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(...) UPDATED CONFIRMATIONS: Bryce McGlone Dave Johann Matt Gerber Chris Snead Jason Sutherland Scott Costello Henry Lim (Secret guest dealing with Lego Animation) + more to follow...and the list keeps growing... (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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I am not so sure that little one can stomache that long of a drive when he's so young. I'll discuss it with Shelly. "Dave Johann" <legomecha@home.com> wrote in message news:GL8GH7.3r2@lugnet.com... (...) perusing. (...) know at (...) yet. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: 100+ Set Blowout now/at next meeting!
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Hi Mark...you wouldn't happen to be planning a trip to L.A. on November 3rd, would you? :) LUGOLA love's it's Northern brethren....please contact me if you consider this a good idea and I'll see what the concensus is. -Dave (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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(...) UPDATED CONFIRMATIONS: Bryce McGlone Dave Johann Matt Gerber Chris Snead Jason Sutherland + more to follow... (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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(...) Matthew Gerber (...) Sounds great, Matt! You are officially added to the meeting list....and, no, you won't be driving the furthest to get here. That honor usually belongs to our member in UC Berkley.... BricksWest activities would definitely (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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(...) Ah-ha! Monrovia...finally getting it out of Orange County...I'll have to try to make this one since it'll shave 30-45 minutes or so off the drive for me. Pencil me in Dave (and I'll check with Derek too...). Mayhaps we could plan to go over (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | LUGOLA meeting--> November 3rd, 2001
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Hello, LUGOLA! It's that time again...November 3rd at 1:00pm in Monrovia, Ca. at Bryce McGlone's workshop. Bryce will have all his models out and ready for perusing. Table space will be available for any who need it, just let Bryce or I know at (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Lugola, Legoland and the Mecha Mecca
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Hello all, I just reurned from an increadible adventure! After months of planning and making good friends I embarked on my journey to the West coast to meet other like minded people at the Lugola meeting in California! Wow what a trip! Literally! I (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Did anyone post pictures of the last LUGOLA meeting??
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(...) Actually, Eric Sophie has. I'll give a debriefing later when I'm not so busy. (tomorrow, perhaps?) -Dave (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Did anyone post pictures of the last LUGOLA meeting??
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Hey guys, i've not heard or seen anything about the last LUGOLA meeting. Does anyone have pics? (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | The Cankerworm
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I just posted pictures of the Cankerworm here: (URL) always let me hear from you guys! There's a bit of a story below for those of you who are bored :-) The Cankerworm is a biomechanical alien mecha deal. It was an indigenous animal infussed with (...) (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: Legomaster to Visit Lugola
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Ahhhh! Another mecher. Good deal. We'll have lots to talk about. I look forward to meeting you. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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