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To All, (...) That is a very interesting notion. I saved up and bought the Metroliner when it first came out, and I still have it today, and I love it too death. However, just because it is coming out in a new form, does not mean I lost that memory. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Sounds like you're complaining about a loss of nostalgia. I think you're in the minority, though. People who have the original set will feel a bit slighted, but people who don't have it feel like they're receiving a gift from Lego. That's just (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yes. They are in the same folder, tail end: (URL) with this one: (URL) it took me another day to get the camera unloaded. That combined Amtrak(tm) looked great. Robin's lights and Kevin's thrum-thrum pulling many coaches. Rocked! Also shows (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) LOL, I've been thinking basic colors. Josh (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Consider going with white or a very light background and black text... (he says, realising that his entire vanity site is dark blue with white text. Er, ah, do as I say, not as I do) ++Lar (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I just flipped it before i posted that, originaly it was a blue backgound with grey text, i hope this works better, and i also update the otherpages, minus the tank car, i have to get pictures of that first. Josh (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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No John, that was a mistake. I promise to "mark-up" my jokes with <JOKE> tags from now on so that you will know when to laugh. Oh, that's right, humor is expressly forbidden in this news group. Play well, John, play well. -BrewB John Neal wrote in (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm at home now, and it's blue text and grey background. While I was at work though, it was showing up as blue text and barely-noticably-different blue background. I'll check again tomorrow and see what is there. thanks, James (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What colors are showing, i've heard there's been problems in the past, its supposed to show blue & grey. I'm switching the colors now, if it dosn't help, i'll remove the customization. Josh (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Absolutely right, Jacob. I got the Guarded Inn re-release, which means that I can enjoy a very nice set without paying hundreds of dollars for it - and it doesn't even affect the value of Guarded Inns /without/ the box, because there are (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) No - he's not chaning his argument, he's just adding new ones as new info comes available. I was about to post about the latest bad quality on .lego.direct but Ben has beaten me by a few hours and mentioned it on this thread about Legends. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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(...) Oh Really...magpie-ism....mmm...what do you call the fact that people have bought several multiple copies of the set? Sure some of the purchasers will part out the set to build other things...or in the case of train, will use the parts to (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh THAT! That's the new minifig 'Internet emoticon' editon head. Look for more to come, including: ; ) : P : D (...) And more! (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The collector mentality is nothing but Magpie-ism and pandering to it with 'rare' 'limited series' 'numbered editions' and other marketing goop is just plain icky. A set that isn't torn down and built into something else is a misfit toy. The (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Just a note on this... when we asked about the prices, i belive the official responce was "about the same" dan, for informational purposes has put in prices from the old ones with a question mark. don't count your pennies just yet :) (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Ben, Are changing your argument against re-releases from an issue of collectability to an issue of quality control??? Yes, we have seen problems with production runs of train bases, some alleged printing smudgy-ness on 10000 flags, Indian horses in (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote in message ... (...) was LOL! I *want* that minifig head! Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Why does the new Classic re-issue of the Metroliner have 772 pieces while the original set had 768 pieces? Is this due to changes in the building process or the inability to produce certain older pieces? Hmmmm... And, I find it AMAZING that the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) portions of the page to even realize you had text there. Thanks, James (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've made & uploaded webpages for my GP30, SD40-2, & SD45. The freight cars & containers links DO NOT work yet, but should be up buy midnight EST today (July 17 2001). Some things have to be editied, but i have to eat, so that will come later (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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