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    Hats off to Jake! —Steven Barile
   Hi All, I just finally realized to ask Jake how did something like the Santa Fe (engine and car set) and the BNSF ever get made as sets at LEGO? Humbly he told me. Over time (say the last 4 years) Jake has been "suggesting" ideas to the LEGO Direct (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Paul S. D'Urbano
     (...) Hear! Hear! Three cheers for Jake! I've had many many hours of fun and enjoyment thanks to Jake's "suggestions." That deserves a note of gratitude for sure! Thanks Jake! -Paul D. (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —David Koudys
     In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile wrote: <snip> (...) Jake, the unsung hero! Thanks Jake! Your efforts on our behalf are completely appreciated. The BNSF is one of the best looking things on my layout (next to my version of the GM SD70ACe, of course (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —James Mathis
     (...) This BNSF loc was a satisfying build. Definitely a fun Christmas present day build. I am still completely amazed to have been involved in the Super Chief car design. I will be forever grateful to have participated in that project. Thank you, (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Larry Pieniazek
     In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile wrote: (snip) I'll third that sentiment (and spotlight it!) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —John Barnes
     (...) Is it possible to 4th something? Well I do anyhow!! Thanks Jake !!!!!!! I have called upon Jake numerous times for info and help with stuff and he's never let me down, although sometimes its taken a week or two. Guess I'm not the only one :) (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Mark de Kock
     In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile wrote: s n i p (...) Well, what is there to say but a realy large: THANK YOU JAKE Mark "keep the suggestions comin' Jake!" de Kock (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Jonathan Wilson
     Good Job jake and keep dropping hints about the Space legend we have been wanting :) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Chris Paton
     Thanks Jake. Your effort is appreciated. Chris (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Simon Bennett
     (...) A most wholehearted "hear hear" from here. Jake never shows any frustration with the ungratefulness of some AFOLs and works very hard to do what he can for us. On top of that he devotes a good chunk of his own time to the brick as well. It (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Johannes Koehler
     Hello! And thanks to every LEGO employee who ever designed a great set, in particular those responsible for sets #851 (1977), #375 (1978), #928 (1979), #7740 (1980), #6382 (1981), #6950 (1982), #1592 (1983), #6080 (1984), #6392 (1985), #6067 (1986), (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —Tanvir Mahtab
     (...) SNIP (...) Jake! - keep suggesting! And thanx! (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —John Gerlach
     (...) I've said it before, I'll say it again: I want to be Jake when I grow up... Thank you, Jake - for being a LEGO FAN first, and employee second! And I'm looking forward to seeing you in Cincinnati! JohnG, GMLTC (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
   
        Re: Hats off to Jake! —John Cooper
   (...) I too, say thank you. I'm hoping there will be several new sculpture kits introduced this year. There are only 5 sculpture kits currently for sale at S@H (in the US anyhow). With the Statue of Libery, Mini Figure, and several others selling (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
 

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