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Old 07-02-2009, 07:58 PM
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Anyone know what gauge the train is? I used my Christmas platforms last year to display my Spookytown collection because it's getting a little out of hand. Covered the train tracks on the bottom level with fabric, but it would be great to be able to use them.
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Old 07-02-2009, 09:01 PM
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Anyone know what gauge the train is? I used my Christmas platforms last year to display my Spookytown collection because it's getting a little out of hand. Covered the train tracks on the bottom level with fabric, but it would be great to be able to use them.
That's a good question and I'm curious about that as well. But I am betting it doesn't conform to any model train standards.
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Old 07-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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Well, I visited Michaels's this afternoon when I was in the area and was told the truck would be in tomorrow (Friday) and Spookytown should be on the shelf by 5 p.m.
I may make another run or I may hit them up Saturday morning, I'm not sure yet. But I'm very glad for all those 50% off coupons! They were not as easy to come by last year!
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Old 07-02-2009, 09:39 PM
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Thanks for this, but sadly it says "Reproductions are not allowed".
They are accepted. I used 8 of the coupons without any problems at all. Just make sure you print them in color or use a color copier.
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Old 07-03-2009, 06:45 AM
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Our Michaels has all the Spookytown stuff, the girl was just setting it up when I got there. I like the Mortuary and the Bike Shop. But the Bike Shop doesn't really go with my other Spookytown stuff-my husband said "Just start a new, more modern themed Spookytown somewhere else." I bought the Haunted Hearse w/a coupon it was only $5.oo. They gave me a coupon for 40% off for the 5th through the 14th. I hope they don't put the Spookytown on 25% off sale, 'cuz once they do, the coupons are no good. I'm going back before Sunday.
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Old 07-03-2009, 07:34 AM
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They are accepted. I used 8 of the coupons without any problems at all. Just make sure you print them in color or use a color copier.
They gave me trouble last year using certain coupons, but everything was fine this year. I already bought my two pieces. I am going to check back on Sunday or Monday and see if I want to buy anything else.
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:21 AM
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I just got back from Michaels in Gainesville (FL) and they have Spooky town set up and some halloween items in one aisle. I got the railroad thanks to djgenerals posting of the 50% off coupon. Not only did they take the coupon, but also took the 40% off one from the newspaper this past weekend. The clerk told me they'd accept 2 coupons (for 2 items) if they were from different sources, such as newspaper and email. Now that was big news to me, and do I believe it, well, no, but I'll try it again. Everytime I go I get a different response to coupons.
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Old 07-04-2009, 11:33 AM
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Glad I could help

Is anyone have any problems with the train? The last car always falls off the track, and the ghost inside of it broke off I might have to return it and get another when I go next week.
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Old 07-04-2009, 01:20 PM
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I put my train together quickly and yes, I'm having trouble with the last car falling off. It seems they don't connect very well. I also need to do a better job connecting the track pieces together, but I figure I'll wait till Halloween as it was not that easy to do. I think it may need some tweaking to get the cars to stay together, something I will have to work on. But I do think it's very cute and larger than I thought. I did not get the train station last year, so I may make the center a huge graveyard.
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Old 07-04-2009, 02:06 PM
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Mine has the houses but the display isnt up yet, has anyone seen the Haunted Pyramid or Doomed Temple at Michaels or anywhere else?
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