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In lugnet.castle, John Robert Blaze Kanehl writes:
Take a look:
> > > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
More of an experiment than anything else = )
John
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In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
> In lugnet.castle, John Robert Blaze Kanehl writes:
>
> Take a look:
>
> > > > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
>
> More of an experiment than anything else = )
>
> John
Now that's just plain cool. I love the Nomads. Finally someone's found a use
for that pesky pile of tires. :-) Very ingenuitive!
-Chris
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In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
> More of an experiment than anything else = )
But a successful one: a really ingenious use of existing standard parts in
new combinations. Someone recently suggested TLG do a Roman theme. If they
do, they'd better watch out, because the barbarians are definitely ready for
primetime before there are even gates for them to be outside of.
And I agree with Chris: Brickbay sellers with heavy inventories of tiny-peg
tires, and their descendants unto the seventh generation, will undoubtedly
bless your name ;-)
Ran
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In lugnet.castle, Ran Talbott writes:
> In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
>
> > More of an experiment than anything else = )
>
> But a successful one: a really ingenious use of existing standard parts in
> new combinations. Someone recently suggested TLG do a Roman theme. If they
> do, they'd better watch out, because the barbarians are definitely ready for
> primetime before there are even gates for them to be outside of.
I would love a Roman theme...heck I figured Lego would have done it in the
80's...all the elements were there for great chariots, aquaducts, and other
Romanesque buildings.
I had hoped that Lego was going to expand the "castle-themes of the world"
mindset with a Chinese variant to include a forbidden city and great wall or
at least Mongol hordes. I figured incorrectly. I had fostered hope of
future expansions into India and Egypt...ahhh....still waiting while creating...
> And I agree with Chris: Brickbay sellers with heavy inventories of tiny-peg
> tires, and their descendants unto the seventh generation, will undoubtedly
> bless your name ;-)
>
> Ran
This is an angle I hadn't considered...lol.
Generally, I was being selfish, trying to use up parts that were sitting
around in storage. If I was truly creative, I could find better uses for at
least a dozen parts and turn my stockpile into big dollars...lol
Well, I hope tire sales on Brickbay are Brisk!
The tire idea was a combination of 2 ideas....
1. Lately, while I was catching up on Lugnet posts, I noticed a few people
taking useless/despised/overspeicalized parts and designing creations
emplyoing those elements in new ways. I was experiencing a little
"builder's block", so I decided to get back to the basics. I was sorting a
big pile of black parts from an old purchase and I decided to take a break
and experiment.
2. I ran across an old idea book, the Yellow one (I forget the number, but
I belive it's from the early seventies) In this old idea book, most of the
people are built out of bricks or are large with "bendy-arms". One of
featured creations was a "wedding-scene" and the friar had an old style tire
on top of his head. I hadn't noticed it all those years ago...
John
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> > Someone recently suggested TLG do a Roman theme. If they
> > do, they'd better watch out, because the barbarians are definitely ready for
> > primetime before there are even gates for them to be outside of.
>
> I would love a Roman theme...heck I figured Lego would have done it in the
> 80's...all the elements were there for great chariots, aquaducts, and other
> Romanesque buildings.
I have a makshift roman army that I began after seeing Gladiator. The figs
have th black "dragon" helm (tho the silver ones wloud work much much
better), the chain mail black monarchs torso. and the commanders have the
ninja armor. they are equipted with a broad sword or spear and a large
dagon shield (tho if the gungan sheild came in d. grey they would have that)
If you look at them from the front they look rather roman . . .of course in
profile they don't (TLC could start with the dragon helm and make a good
roman helm design)
I would love a roman theme but I doubt it would havemass appeal.
John
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In lugnet.castle, John Carroll writes:
> > > Someone recently suggested TLG do a Roman theme. If they
> > > do, they'd better watch out, because the barbarians are definitely ready for
> > > primetime before there are even gates for them to be outside of.
> >
> > I would love a Roman theme...heck I figured Lego would have done it in the
> > 80's...all the elements were there for great chariots, aquaducts, and other
> > Romanesque buildings.
>
> I have a makshift roman army that I began after seeing Gladiator. The figs
> have th black "dragon" helm (tho the silver ones wloud work much much
> better), the chain mail black monarchs torso. and the commanders have the
> ninja armor. they are equipted with a broad sword or spear and a large
> dagon shield (tho if the gungan sheild came in d. grey they would have that)
I wish I could get my hands on more of the Gugan shields easily...it would
br great if they had it in dark gray and the design in black or hunter green
> If you look at them from the front they look rather roman . . .of course in
> profile they don't (TLC could start with the dragon helm and make a good
> roman helm design)
>
>
I think that the tear drop shields and Dragon helmets are a reasonable
substitution for now (coming from a guy who is using tires, capes, and
headlights for turbans, tunics, and tukes)
> I would love a roman theme but I doubt it would havemass appeal.
>
> John
On the contrary, I think the Greek and Roman empires are more enduring and
would have much greater appeal than Ninja (which I like), Fright Knights
<cough>, or Knights Kingdom (Castle-Lite, less filling 1 calorie creations).
Much of the Euro-based Castles ad fuedalism was an outgrowth of the Roman
empire (and the collapse there of)
John
(who just feels like posting replies today...ok...i'll stop soon)
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In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
> In lugnet.castle, John Robert Blaze Kanehl writes:
>
> Take a look:
>
> > > > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
>
> More of an experiment than anything else = )
*WOW*, John!
You use the minifig-head stud in *awesome* ways that I had never thought of
since I turned into an "AFOL"... now that I see this I remember all the flower-
people I used to make as a kid... gee. Time to wake up that right side of the
brain and start thinking like a 6 year old again.
I love the way you integrate the cloaks into that, too. And Chris mentioned
the use of tires. Extra cool!
-Shiri
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In lugnet.castle, Shiri Dori writes:
> In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
> > In lugnet.castle, John Robert Blaze Kanehl writes:
> >
> > Take a look:
> >
> > > > > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
> >
> > More of an experiment than anything else = )
>
> *WOW*, John!
> You use the minifig-head stud in *awesome* ways that I had never thought of
I particularly like the Sand Kingdom headdress, now if I could do a decent
turban...hmm
> since I turned into an "AFOL"... now that I see this I remember all the flower-
> people I used to make as a kid... gee. Time to wake up that right side of the
> brain and start thinking like a 6 year old again.
I guess I was trying to recreate those magical younger years when there was
no envelope to push or box to think outside of = )
> I love the way you integrate the cloaks into that, too. And Chris mentioned
> the use of tires. Extra cool!
>
> -Shiri
well, no matter how big your collection is....there are at least 2 universal
truths:
1. you never have enough
2. you always have too many wheels
I like the Lego capes and I wish they wee more commonly available in all
colors...throughout sci-fi, fantasy and literature, in general ...robes and
hoods are pivotal costumes for creating mystery, hiding weapons, and keeping
warm
= )
(i.e. Shakespeare, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Shannara, Dune, etc.)
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In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
> Take a look:
>
> http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
>
> More of an experiment than anything else = )
Wicked cool. The use of tires as headgear is simply brilliant. I'm also glad
to see somebody realizing the full potential of the Star Wars capes.
Here are my own humble entries into "Eastern Castle" stuff:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/legohead/castle-minifigs/arabian_beauty.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/legohead/castle-minifigs/ninja_empress.jpg
Rick Kurtzuba
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In lugnet.castle, Rick Kurtzuba writes:
> In lugnet.castle, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
> > Take a look:
> >
> > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
> >
> > More of an experiment than anything else = )
>
> Wicked cool. The use of tires as headgear is simply brilliant. I'm also glad
> to see somebody realizing the full potential of the Star Wars capes.
Thank you for the compliment...
Actually, when I first saw the Lego SW sets, I was very into the Ninja theme
(still am = ) and all I thought of when I saw many of the figs was Japanese
peasants and new Samurai/Ninja figs (especially qui gonn, jarjar, Maul)
> Here are my own humble entries into "Eastern Castle" stuff:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/legohead/castle-minifigs/arabian_beauty.jpg
Cool idea...
Ever since I saw craigo's Amidala, using the red Ninja mask for the hand
maidens, I have wanted to use the Ninja mask to make a mysterious lady
character. I don't have the appropriate female torsos....lol
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/legohead/castle-minifigs/ninja_empress.jpg
I like this one alot...
(it seems other builder's are better than I at designing female figs )
I see the islander hairpiece as Asain hair is catching on...
The capes have a comic book/video game look...very imperial and more
intimidatig than the average fig = )
Gloves are a subtle touch I generally forget.
John
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> > > > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
>
> More of an experiment than anything else = )
Very cool! As others have commented, the use of tires is pretty
original...
But I really wanted to comment on the chrome headlights. They make me
think
of the barbar's song from Man of La Mancha:
DON QUIXOTE: spoken
Hand it over!
BARBER: spoken
But this is nothing but a shaving basin!
DON QUIXOTE: spoken
Shaving basin!! Dost not know what this really is?
sung
Now Golden Helmet of Mambrino,
with so illustrious a past...
too long hast thou been lost to glory,
Th'art reunited now at last.
Golden Helmet of Mambrino,
there can be no hat like thee.
thee and I now, 'ere I die, now
will make golden history.
Full lyrics are available at
http://www.dragonmage.net/~eeeeka/lamancha/golden.htm
:)
Chris
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In lugnet.castle, Christopher Lindsey writes:
> They make me
> think
> of the barbar's song from Man of La Mancha:
Ahh, what a show, what a show! I saw it on July 8th, here in Boston, performed
by what I think were college students (but I'm not sure...)
The ultimate message was great. Follow your dreams, no matter what anyone else
says. Amen to that!
> Full lyrics are available at
>
> http://www.dragonmage.net/~eeeeka/lamancha/golden.htm
Awesome! I'll hafta go check it out!
-Shiri
XFUT .o-t.fun
P.S. One of my favorite Hebrew songs, "It's all for you", is a sort-of
dialogue between Don Quixote and a young girl, who might be Dulcinea... in the
chorus, the girl says: "oh, Don Quixote, don't be so innocent / in the world,
kiddo, there's no place for simple dreamers"... boy, is she wrong... but I
love the song nonetheless. ;-)
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In lugnet.castle, Christopher Lindsey writes:
> > > > > http://community.webtv.net/johnNYblaze44/johnNYblazeswebpage
> >
> > More of an experiment than anything else = )
>
> Very cool! As others have commented, the use of tires is pretty
> original...
Thank you...
> But I really wanted to comment on the chrome headlights. They make me
> think
> of the barbar's song from Man of La Mancha:
Here's a first...
Now I know I have elicited a few smiles and some head scratching
before....but my creations have never moved anyone to song before...lol
I guess if .pirates can lay claim to Pirates of Penzance, it's only logical
for us to "tilt at windmills"
> DON QUIXOTE: spoken
> Hand it over!
>
> BARBER: spoken
> But this is nothing but a shaving basin!
>
> DON QUIXOTE: spoken
> Shaving basin!! Dost not know what this really is?
>
> sung
> Now Golden Helmet of Mambrino,
> with so illustrious a past...
> too long hast thou been lost to glory,
> Th'art reunited now at last.
>
> Golden Helmet of Mambrino,
> there can be no hat like thee.
> thee and I now, 'ere I die, now
> will make golden history.
>
> Full lyrics are available at
>
> http://www.dragonmage.net/~eeeeka/lamancha/golden.htm
>
> :)
>
> Chris
Actually, the chroe headlight really has a comical effect when you don't use
the cape...it looks like a kid wearing dad's helmet...
John
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