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A little home for my new friend... (URL) The Sea Monkeys are back! "Big Daddy" Nelson (17 years ago, 18-Mar-07, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Hi, I like your streamlined models very much; I always enjoy additional models for established subthemes as I think no subtheme has deserved to be dropped after some six or seven official models :-) Regards, Florian (17 years ago, 12-Mar-07, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Thanks! I was hoping you would see this:-)! The layout is being done by a person with WAMALTC - he's doing a undersea layout, and it has a cave with a secret dock for a sub...and I promptly built the sub. Couldn't resist. Once I get (...) (17 years ago, 3-Feb-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Ah... underwater sci-fi goodness. The robotic arms give it a particulalry nice touch. What layout is the sub in? It looks like a lot of work went into the background. Felix (17 years ago, 2-Feb-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Hi Stefan, Sorry to respond so late. It always great to see the new Aquazone creations you make. I especially love the Sea Monkey creation. Its nice to see each person's individual spin on the theme. I haven't updated the Sea Monkey site in (...) (17 years ago, 2-Feb-07, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Thanks! Yellow is a good color to use for this because of its brightness - yellow and dark grey for accents are a good color pairing. I've been meaning to get back into aquazone and have some more ideas, but I have some work to do:-) Joe (17 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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In lugnet.aquazone, Aaron Amatnieks wrote: (snip) (...) Thanks! The arms are very optional. I really wanted some kind of grippers for the craft, so that was the result.The arms can be rotated back and to the bottom of the craft. And yellow works (...) (17 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! This model literally built itself after I figured out the engine pods. It has a really sleek look without the arms...which can be replaced with other items. As production baseline...give me a little time:-). Got some work to do! Joe (17 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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A very nice little ship! Good to see you building aquazone again! I love the dual engines, and the sleek look of the craft. As to stealth, it isn't worth sacrificing the yellow ; ) Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (URL) (17 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) Nice. not a fan of the arms (seem a little out of place on such a beautiful ship), but love the sleekness and the rotatable engine rock. it's ammazing how cool yellow models can look. Aaron A PS. love the background. need to get (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Joe, Nice to see that the new sets are providing some inspiration for AFOL builders, and also cool to see that you've found some time to actually build:) This is a simple but sleek little craft - a little bit space, a little bit GIJoe, and of (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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It's been a while since I have done undersea models, so it seemed time to get back:-) The Seasprite (URL) Built as a response to the Sea Monkey and OGEL threat, this Alpha Team submersible is a redesign of the SeaHorse. Bascially this is a faster, (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.aquazone, FTX) !
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(...) Good to see some aquazone MOCs! I particularly like the sea monkey one. Very creative, and takes the SMs in a nice direction. The ice planet MOC is also interesting (it's funny how many people like IP and aquazone). God Bless, Nathan BTW I (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Hello Aquazonians! Today I present you 4 new MOCs that I invented. The first sub is an Aquanauts model, that looks a little bit like the shuttles they used in Star Trek Voyager. I did not intend this similarity, it came while building them. The (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone)
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Hello Aquazonians! Today I present you 4 new MOCs that I invented. The first sub is an Aquanauts model, that looks a little bit like the shuttles they used in Star Trek Voyager. I did not intend this similarity, it came while building them. The (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | Re: Can someone fix the AquaRaiders database/info?
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(...) Well, Peeron uses the data provided by LUGNET (whenever possible), so a fix here would automatically propagate to Peeron. (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.general)
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(...) If that was true. The database on LUGNET, Brickset, BrickLink and Perron would have to change the years listed on all of the sets. In other words all the information is incorrect. And the new 2007 Star Wars sets that are in stores now or on (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.general)
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(...) Actually, Abner is correct -- the LUGNET Guide lists the marketing year of the set, not when it merely happened to be available. More technically, the LUGNET Guide lists the first copyright year of the set, as shown on the box and/or (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.general)
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(...) Normally the databse is updated with the year the set was actually available on the market, not the year LEGO had planned it to be marketed. Arne, Copenhagen (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.general)
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Can someone correct/fix the 'New' AquaRaiders listed on the LUGNET database 'Released' year should be '2007' not 2006. Just because LEGO released the series late 2006, it does not mean it is a 2006 theme. Even LEGO mention the theme is a 2007 line (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Lego Aqua raiders, Sealab 2021
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(...) Just going to link you to these pictures. I tried to do some moonbase but 48x48 is far too big. Not just to store and transport, but when you pick one up the baseplate bends and separates from the model. (URL) was a 16x16 unit with connecting (...) (18 years ago, 17-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) I agree that transparent tubes would be cool, but I think you're right about that getting complicated; you don't want to leave behind people that don't have enough of the proper pieces. I think it would be better to establish something simpler (...) (18 years ago, 17-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure what you mean, but I'm open to suggestion. I just got some of the Aquaraider sets last weekend. I've got an aquazone layout planned that should be a lot of fun to build- Sea Monkeys included. I saw Joe Meno last weekend and he (...) (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I think Brendan has a point on the green base plates. This is going to need something that would seem like the sea floor: dark grey for deep water and tan for shallow seem appropriate, as well as grey for intermediate depth. For some reason, I (...) (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I agree, green is too ingrained in lego psychology as grass. Grey, dark grey, tan, or blue (like aquazone sets) would look better. I would say grey or tan personally, my blue is usually reserved for other displays at the cons I attend. I fully (...) (18 years ago, 12-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Perhaps if enough people get involved with this we could get LEGO to make more of the 32x32 blue baseplates. My 2¢ worth. -- Don (18 years ago, 12-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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I have always been an aquazone fan (though I'm currently separated from my bricks). So anything started would get my support at a later date ; ) God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (There are a few aquazone MOCs in there...) (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 12-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I like the idea for this, but green plates would look a bit strange for an underwater terrain IMO. Perhaps two (16x32) grey (rock) or tan (sand) baseplates should be used instead? "Big Daddy" Nelson PS: Maybe we'll also see a Sea Monkey (...) (18 years ago, 12-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I had thought about taking some of the standards for the underwater pods/labs from set #7775, please refer to the above link, for inspiration for the standards: kindof let that be our guide for some ideas. What do you think? I thought that one (...) (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) You might get a better response in .aquazone, so I'm cross-posting your message there. Sounds like a neat idea! Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Although I would love a return to pure aquazone, that one is my faviourite of the current line up.... Thanks for posting this Felix... God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I agree, to me the sets seem to be a remake of the alpha team underwater line. But, these are still great sets. I'd say they combine the best of those seperate lines. (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Just as PCS is meant to be between sci fi space and the old space shuttle sets, this line seems to be about bridging the gap between the 96 divers line and aquanauts. Although some of the sets are a lot more like divers in general, especially (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.aquazone)
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Exo-Master has posted some additional pictures of the Aquaraiders. The HQ looks pretty cool... (URL) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) If they spark any aquazone MOCs these sets are more than welcome, though I probably won't be buying them due to bley qty. God Bless, Nathan Todd Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 24-Sep-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) subtheme. Regardless, I'm happy to see some more cool underwater stuff will hit the shelves. Felix (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) The (URL) Raiders> are better than I expected. Not as great as the (URL) old divers sets>, but I'm impressed that the sharks are brick-built. This line reminds me of what I liked about the original (URL) Aquazone sets>. -Steven (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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For those interested, EuroBricks now has pictures of a few Aqua Raiders sets at the the URL: (URL) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Looking forward to it! God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (There is some aquazone in there ; ) (19 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) You had to post that... now I want one ; ) God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (19 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Hi! I think a contest would be great. Soon I will post my finished version of an aquanauts outpost. After that I will concentrate on building smaller subs. Maybe I will start building something of the seamonkeys-theme. (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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The newest promo brick at Legoland CA is something that may turn a few aqua-heads out there: (URL) Nice looking brick - it was added in at the last minute (from what I can tell) to fill a gap in the promo brick program going on at LLCA. Mark P (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 5-Sep-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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I made 5 mocs (all together, not one-@-a-time), all minifig scale with just set 4888 Ocean Odyssey: the first thing i made is a sea-bed rover/sub: (URL) interior: (2 URLs) then a HQ building (on stilts above sea level): (URL) then a fighter/scout (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Do you have pics...? God Bless, Nathan (19 years ago, 26-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Yo, long time Aquazone builder first time poster here. An Aquazone contest would be great, it might just inject some more life into the murky depths of dot Aquazone. (19 years ago, 25-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | build-fever (was Re: Some aquazone cheer.)
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(...) You're a fine one to comment on build/noise ratio ;) Pillar of the community and all. I'm ALWAYS building. Everyday. Even if I just tool around with some minifigs, I have to build or I'll get irritable. I need to have a project in mind or I'll (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The talk to build ratio in this thread seems kinda high... lots of talk, not much building! (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) LOL - is that a challenge :-)? Actually, what I meant to say is that since my BIG project is very close to done, I can get back to building!!! so what does a micro Sea Monkey look like? Joe (thinking about Forsaken armor) (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Ha! Funny YOU responded because I was looking over some of your work and was considering doing it all in micro. But we all know micro isn't going anywhere ;) (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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In lugnet.aquazone, Felix Greco wrote: (snip) (...) Oh yeah? You got me started too :-) Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Hey, Great! I check this forum at least once a week but have no way of getting it reactivated with a MOC because a cosmic oversight resulted in me leaving my shoe box of appropriate parts in NZ... soon... but I am here... Thanks and God Bless, (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) That KCCUSAMTWLP post was the inpsiration for invigorating Aquazone. After seeing Nik's layout again I started bulding some aquazone creations. Plus, my European counterpart (URL) Stefan Noll> just posted some more aqua-CAD and I will not be (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Hi Dang, I've been meaning to do something with sea monkeys. Maybe a contest would get me going. :) Bruce (19 years ago, 17-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Hi. Note that one of the themes we chose to display in our (URL) KCCUSA> showcases was Aquazone/Sea Monkeys... that's right, out of a total of just 4 themes available, we chose this theme as one. (Castle, town and space being the other three) Read (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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This area has been quiet for too long. In order to drum up some interest, I've been thinking of running a contest. The theme could be under-water science fiction, extended aquazone theme creations, who knows. But first, I guess I need a handle on (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jun-05, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(URL) 5 statues together>> As promised in this (URL) teaser> thread... I am happy to (at long last) announce that Milton Train Works™ has been, as overall contractor, with significant help from members of MichLUG, working in partnership with (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.aquazone, FTX) !!
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Hello all, I am trying to trade for some castle sets and I have some aqua sets, please also note I have no boxes and some of my Instructions have been riped. I Have 7161 Gungan™ Sub 6155 Deep Sea Predator / Aquashark Barracuda 6145 Crystal Crawler / (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.aquazone)
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| | Re: Reef Defender 2021
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(...) Hey, Very nice! When I rearm (recieve my lego from the ship its on) I will join in your quest to free the waters....If only because I don't have enough of the required pieces to make sea monkeys... Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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Hi folks, I should apologise again for my on-again-off-again building habits. Excuse of the moment is that my wife and I have just moved approximately halfway around the world, which has meant (a) I've been very busy with real life, and (b) that my (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Lar, Your hands are already cold and dead. ;) -Lenny PS. Now we are REALLY off-topic.. maybe I should set a good example and set the FUT to something else. (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) You first, commie. You can have my feverish joy when you pry it from my cold, dead hands. (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Actually, the policy did change. If you look <www.sillygoose.com here> you will definately see Todd inserting the "no joking around" clause into the ToS. So please, refrain from all humorous innuendo, sarcastic quips, or feverish joy while (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Lots of ways to go here, but let's keep it light-hearted: "Knock knock." "Who's there?" "Boo." "Boo who? "Don't cry, it's only a joke." Don't cry Colleen; it's a only a joke. After all, that's what we do here. Unless the policy changed. -nk (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Many moons have mirror lakes. Where there are mirror lakes, there may be threats to minifig-kind. Where there may be threats to 'fig-kind, there will be "defense" maneuvers. Where blah blah blah blah.... Thanks for displaying it at the show, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! That's what I was going for when the wing design didn't turn out right. (...) Where'd you get that? Oh well -- I am who I am. You're just jealous of my sweet rack. -nk (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for feedback John! You're right about the 2x2 dishes; they were added mostly to accomodate the trans blue dots, to tie in the windscreens - but they definitley detract from the smooth lines. That's also why the water cannon is an (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) That sounds like something Felix's mother would write. And Felix is such a puss, his Mom would have to defend him. T. Deering (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) (URL) is the Sea Monkey site. Felix Greco made it. Nik Pieniazek (A builder of Sea Monkeys.) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Nick Kappatos wrote: The Sea Monkeys must die! Hi Nick, I think the concept of “The Sea Monkeys” is innovative, creative and cool, to those who have the ability to grasp it. It will be interesting to see how “The Sea Monkeys” (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hm, one of these was spotted at a Moonbase facility in New Durham: (URL) More intel is needed... Joe Meno .space paparazzi! See you in DC for BrickFest!! (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Hmmmm... Nice sub. I like the use of rafts and the sloped fins in back. It has a dolphinish look to it. Nice, but don't quit your day job. Or should I say night job? (URL) ;^) (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Nick. Now, that's the way to de-SPUD a part! I have only one small criticism. You have a streamlined look everywhere except for where you tacked on those 2 x 2 radar dishes underneath the 1 x 3 slopes. Otherwise, very nicely done. Cheers, (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone)
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The Sea Monkeys must die! For too long, these underwater.... thingies have populated the oceans of the universe, proliferating at an alarming rate. Minifig-kind will defend itself by any means necessary (which usually means arming itself to the (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | BrickTopia - Coast Watch HQ
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I finally broke down and got the World City Coast Watch HQ (7047). I immediately destroyed it and rolled the parts (and a "few" of my own) into a more impressive building on the same base plate. The result is a very "Aquazone"-like sky-scraper. (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)
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| | Poseidon scene at CKM (was Re: Isn't it just great... (Poseidon Outpost under construction)
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(...) As a follow up, here's the MichLUG (URL) that describes the show, and a link to the (URL) show report> where you'll find more pics... And here is a (URL) teaser> teaser for the (URL) Gallery> Nik managed to pack joint Aquazone/Sea Monkey (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | Re: Curious Kids' Museum Show - Caslte, Town/Train, Space & Aquazone
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(...) I am pleased as punch to see the Sea Monkeys were represented so well. Since you're hoping for a bigger display next year, perhaps I could come out and help. Maybe between me an Nik we could make something impressive. Felix (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | Curious Kids' Museum Show - Caslte, Town/Train, Space & Aquazone
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MichLUG was pleased to display at the Curious Kids' Museum for a second year running during their annual LEGO creation contest. This year we assembled displays for four seperate themes. The Space and Aquazone were a little on the small side and we (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.aquazone, FTX) !!
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In lugnet.aquazone, Nikolai Pieniazek wrote: SNIP (...) Very cool! - Excellent use of Bionicle masks for underwater harnesses. I like seeing large creations with lots of components (base, vehicles, accessories [those cool harnesses!], creatures, (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Are you sure about that? What if you fall in love with a landmaid (and some mad scientist tries to capture you) ? :-) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Carets? (...) I've XFUT to admin.nntp so that the nntp/FTX wizards might notice this thread and see if there is any anomaly worth investigating here or not. ++Lar (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.admin.nntp, FTX)
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(...) I took the carrots off to keep the image from appearing again (I often snip the pics to keep my message shorter as I tend toward verbosity(1). I only saw the alt text in the response window where everything is raw. The other replies with (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Very cool. My appetite is wetted. The combination of aquzaone creations and Sea Monkeys always make me happy! I agree with Joe. I think you may have instigated a Sea Monkey building phase for me. Now that you're a contributor, any thoughts you (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Wow! Very nicely done! I want to see more...this could get me out of me Sea Monkey builder's block:) Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I suppose that's why it didn't show up as a caption (Ley). I wonder if it automatically quotes alt text in replies instead of inserting the image? Nik - in the future, you could put the alt text in the image tag, *and* repeat it below the (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Shouldn't that be "wet" your appetite? Nice work, Nik. I especially like the sub that's hovering over the base. The construction scene rules, too. Keep it up! -Tim PS - when are the evil chickens going to venture underwater? (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I used plain ol' FTX, including how the guide says to do alt text. Nik Pieniazek (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Snipped pics, kept links. Excellent work, Nik. Appetite whetted! I really like this kind of work-in-progress display. While a 'completed' MOC is great, this has a 'real world' feel to it. It's nice to see the minifigs 'working' rather than (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Nik gives me too much credit. I just built the base and some of the scenery.. that was the easy part. Nik did ALL the vehicles (and the Sea Monkey hybrid creature/mechanical) except for the crane/sub... that one I had done the frame already (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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These shots are teasers from a MichLUG display to be held next week at (URL) Curious Kids Museum>, this was a joint project with my dad... (URL) brings tears to dad's eyes thinking about the sea monkeys and humans working together>> click it, of (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX) !
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... but I didn't add it. Thanks to whoever added this. Unfortunately we're not ranking after the vote, though. The file is big cause I did it fast, so be warned... (URL) Monkeys as an Aquazone subtheme?> (20 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) The thought of a true art show is a bit intimidating to me. But I agree that the community has the potential to do so. I think it would be funny to go to one of my local coffee shops that display the usual "my dad is a jerk, no one loves me" (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Yes, it was the most "pipe" looking white piece I could come up with from my collection. (...) I can't believe I missed a Sea Monkey creation! Thats great, the bubble canopies give it a good creature look. Felix (20 years ago, 7-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I feel very proud to have fostered your mush. I've noticed it rings a bell with married couples which is very cool. (...) Well, you certainly have (URL) a knack for sculpting>. (...) I did. That type of model could easily fit one of the small (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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.com/cgi-bin/gallery...gi?f=74586 Living Together> (...) Why (URL) I'm the green one>, of course ;^) (...) I know what you mean-o about the art deco. There's a Miami Vice-ness to it. Thats what I get for living in Florida for so long. (...) Thanks (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I *really* like this one. Don't know why, but I do. -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 1-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Felix Greco wrote: Snip (...) Welcome back Felix. I tend to assume that silence on Lugnet indicates busy-ness elsewhere and building. It appears that you've been building quite a bit. I don't think you missed the mark with (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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I just spent an hour reading and looking at all of these! I love it all! Fantastic. Original. I laughed, I cried, Five Stars! e (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Welcome back! (...) Great stuff all around. What is the piece attaching the sink to the central post? An R2-D2 leg? (...) I dipped my toes in the deep blue sea while you were out: (URL) still got to write a more extensive story to go with that (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) I'm with Lenny on this one, It's art, and moreover, it's better art (coming from someone that understands the medium) than some of the stuff from "real" artists, at least some of who, in my view, are using the medium purely for stunt value. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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