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Re: Surprise, new train set
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Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:12:42 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Matthew Gerber writes:
> > Doesn't it strike anyone else as odd that this VERY American set shoud show
> > up at S@H in all of these other countries first, but not in the US?
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> > Not that I'm saying that it won't be here or anything, just pointing out the
> > humor (?) in the situation.
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> > Matt
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> At Brickfest™ 2001 the reissuing of the Metroliner and Club Car was
> announced. The boxes were shown and they were given as door prizes (if I
> remember correctly...).
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> Perhaps Mr Justus might have similar plans for BricksWest™ 2002 - announce
> and debut the Santa Fe Super Chief (Item #: 10020). I do not think the
> timing is coincidental... A big annoucement like this, plus announcing the
> reissuing of Breezeway Cafe and Pizza to Go would certainly give a great
> lead in to a Question and Answer session. The perfect answer to "What have
> you done for us lately?" Hats off to you Mr. Justus! (is it too early to
> say thank you?)
See, that's what I was thinking too...with dread.
'Cause that means that OUR big surprise is gone...leaked if you will...as
bad as Time Canada leaking the new iMac last month the night before it was
revealed at MacWorld San Francisco. 8..?(
Ah well...them's the breaks I suppose. Sometimes (like this and Dan
Siskind's BlackSmith Shop) I wish this community WEREN'T quite so on the
ball...but, there you go.
Matt
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| (...) There is a big difference between unveiling the reissuse of the Metroliner and the introduction of a totally NEW set. No one has seen the Santa Fe Super Chief (Item #: 10020). People are already salivating to know what features are emphasized (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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| (...) At Brickfest™ 2001 the reissuing of the Metroliner and Club Car was announced. The boxes were shown and they were given as door prizes (if I remember correctly...). Perhaps Mr Justus might have similar plans for BricksWest™ 2002 - announce and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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