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(...) an (...) I give the theme a B+, as the Emergency Response Center has a few interesting pieces, yet is still very Town Jr'ish so that really lowers the overall grade with me. I have two, as they were over 50% off when I bought them. I wish that (...) (26 years ago, 17-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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After sorting legos for a week, my 7 year old son re-built this model and has been playing with it for two days straight. This is a cool set even though it may not resemble anything in the real world. If I ever see this on sale, I'd pick up another. (...) (26 years ago, 17-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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I just built this model and I think its awesome. This is definately one of those models that I won't take apart. I may replace the cabinets with 2 2x3 bricks though (I use them in my buildings). Overall the Res-Q series gets an A. -- Asher PS: Sigh, (...) (26 years ago, 17-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) Here's a brief one: Good source of burps, grey arches, the 2x2x14 column and various other grey and black bricks. If you're into castle, buy all you can at 1/2 off or better. Avoid at full price. (26 years ago, 13-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) Think I could trouble you for a review of the Night Lord's Castle? I was, shall we say, underimpressed by the Witch's Magic Manor. (26 years ago, 12-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) If you want me to be impressed, do something hard! :-) One set is not that hard. Currently: 9V Trains complete, Monorail complete, Launch Command complete, town "Airport" complete, RCX complete, Lego Software complete, Fright Knights (...) (26 years ago, 12-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Howdy all, ...after a small disappointment with the Throwbots, I picked up a 8246 Hydroracer technic kit. This is a smallish kit ( 46 pcs ) that I bought at Walmart for about $3.99 ( I have seen them for more other places...but this makes the pieces (...) (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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James Brown wrote in message ... (...) (the (...) loss, (...) both (...) box (...) page (...) It's a shame they didn't do this in two (identical) pieces. Would be easier for storing, more flexible (e.g. extend the width of the valley) , cheaper to (...) (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) Nope. :( That's one of the key elements Rachael zoomed in on when we were looking at the set. (26 years ago, 10-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) That's about what I got mine for too ($40 Canadian)...don't suppose you're willing to trade the 1x6 'wood' pattern tiles? (...) to (...) (26 years ago, 10-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) with the one I got in 6584 yesterday. Wish I could have found more of those on special - only got the one for $25. (...) I'll relook at it again this weekend. I sorta breezed through it before because I'm in a realy anti-1999 mood right now (...) (26 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) <most of review snipped> (...) I have put this up now: (URL) I really would like some feedback on the review itself... how was the format, too long, too short, not enough, too much, etc It's my first time doing a review like that, and I'd like (...) (26 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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Richard Wright wrote in message ... (...) <snip>... Hey Richard, I am in agreement that the Throw-bot idea (competition to dominate) is antithesis to what I feel Lego is, but there are some good parts. Of course the parts without the violence would (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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...after spotting the Throwbots in the catalogue, and then coming across a post here that they were on sale at Target, I went and bought 8500 TORCH for $5.99. ( They were not in the computer here yet, but they had someone check the shelf price, so (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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This isn't quite a full theme review, because I can't find either 5956 (the airship) or 5902 (raft). The airship I'm not expecting to be much of a loss, the raft I would like to see. But otherwise, I'm treating it as a theme review. Overall rating: (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) Poorly designed or implemented. A common "theme" for this "theme." (...) I am sure that I shall find some use for it. ___...___ richard.dee@nospam.virgin.net remove nospam dot Web Site: (URL) Instant Messenger: RJD88888 ICQ 13177071 ___...___ (...) (26 years ago, 30-Dec-98, to lugnet.reviews)
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I am in the UK, so have access to all 9 sets, which were "reviewed." (...) (26 years ago, 30-Dec-98, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) So where did you buy the 6459? The S@H catalog shows not available in stores. Of course, we know that's not really true but just wondering where you bought it. (26 years ago, 30-Dec-98, to lugnet.reviews)
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(...) <Snip bulk> (...) Ah ha! It wasn't just a random spatial anomaly that caused that problem with mine then. That does suck. (...) That is the only reason I got it. For the windshield. Good to have something new in dark blue. Thanks, Richard, for (...) (26 years ago, 30-Dec-98, to lugnet.reviews)
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Hello! This is a review of the Space Port Theme, with a brief impression of each of the 9 sets of this new line. I will not use the official review form, as I am reviewing so many sets....... 6457 9/10 The smallest of the new line, and certainly the (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.reviews)
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