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| (...) No, it's not based on any particular model. It's a generic Class C. It's based on what my wife and I would like to own someday, however. (Although I think we'd like to have a toilet and shower in our version...) (...) Thanks! (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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| (...) Thanks. That's my favorite too. The 4x4 tile with one row of studs makes a great engine bonnet. Originally I had a regular 4x4 black plate there, but then I had a moment of inspiration and switched it for the big tile from my Jango's Slave I (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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| (...) The problem is that Lego direct can't sell in stores. I don't know if Lego inteded this, but it's the truth. They can only sell online. Otherwise, I quite agree with you. -JHK (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Really? Where is your local TRU located? I've seen some HP and Alpha Team stuff still around, but most of the original lines are gone already, in fact, I was going to pick out one of those awesome Alpha Team helicopters, but I couldn't find (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Anti-gravity boosters? Well, I suppose that could be a reality too, but depending on the atmosphere, It might need a different design if it isn't to fly down like a rock. The Jedi Starship has a really odd design, and I'm not sure how it could (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Harry Potter, Alpha Team, Studios and Life on Mars are all available in stores, though LOM will probably be gone soon. I've seen a few Sculptures at TRU. I completely agree with the point of this post, though. I buy all of my LEGO from stores. (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Actually most Star Wars and other Science Fiction type vehicles use some form of anti-gravity. Thus negating the the need for lifting surfaces like wings. As for Star Wars stuff never sustaining itself in a proper atmosphere . . . um, have you (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| "Michael Arrighi" <michael_arrighi5543...yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H0L9FC.4JE@lugnet.com... (...) <big snip> (...) that (...) asked (...) want (...) There was a time when TLC _defined_ what the latest fad was - Pirates were a huge hit, but I (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Well, this is particularly new for me, because I don't go a a TRU every other weekend. Even during the holiday season, It's hard to find good sets at a decent price. Heck, most of the newer lines are too juniorized or overspecizliaed, and (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| Howdy! LEGO is simply not interested in cornering the building toy market, or at least can't figure out how since 1997s slide into tepid product. Fisher Price, Mega Blocks, Best Lock and a myriad of other companies are stealing what should be TLCs (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| Hello to everyone! This is my first post to lugnet I finally got my first MOC done. Please tell me what you think of it. (URL) a lot! Evan R. Brickton.net (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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| (...) Which is fairly normal for the summer as stores clear out stock in anticipation for big pre-holiday orders. Summer is generally the slowest time for toys as there are no major gift-giving holidays. (...) Uh, pardon me for asking, but what rock (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Hi Matt, I wholeheartedly sympathize with you. There are no classic style town, space, castle, or pirate sets to be found in the retail stores. It is both sad and annoying. (...) I completely agree with you on this. Why must Lego constantly (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| (...) I view the 'Island Xtreme'Stunts as a subtheme of Town. They're about the closest Lego has come to producing old fashioned, 'System'-style city sets. Regards, Michael (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| (...) Why is Island Xtreme Stunts not a Town subtheme? (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| Yeah, I knew this question was going to be asked sooner or later, so I guess I'll have to ask it now. You see, I took a trip to my local wal-mart the other day to pick up some school supplies (and hopefully some extra sets to stock up on), when I (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| *silence, with gaping jaw* Wow, a lotta stuff here. I'll save you the long version, which unfortunately includes a lot of gibbering -- here's the short version: Your semis -- The mirrors are really very clever. As are the little steps under the cab (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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| (...) I'd have to say this is my favorite of your new models. It's rare to see a motor home posted, (I remeber Mark Sandlin's Space Winnebago) and this one is very nice. Excellent details for a 4-wide intereior Do you actually own this motor home? (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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| Bill, nice work! Many many details. (...) I like this truck a lot, 6 wide....something I havent tried. Works great. I like the angled lights on the bottom of the trailer. (...) I am intrigued by this one. I have never seen a truck like that (or have (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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| (...) WOW!-those are some great vehicles! I especially like: "black 6-wide truck with refrigerated trailer" because of the use of pieces-the cab just really 'works' & it looks very sharp "deluxe Class C Motorhome" because of excellent use of tight (...) (22 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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