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  Introducing Star Wars Golfcarts!!!!
 
For the last few weeks I've been working on the follow-up to my Star Wars Wrestling video: Star Wars Golf! I've created a bunch of Star Wars Golfcarts that are going to be featured in the video, and I've put the pictures online! They include: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  NWBrickCon and SEALUG websites redesigned
 
The SEALUG website has been refreshed with every page and section redesigned for easier navigation and consistent look. Also hosted on the SEALUG website is the NWBrickCon micro-site - and not to be outdone by its host, the NWBrickCon micro-site now (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
 
  The Alphabet Project Strikes Back!
 
The T-wing has finally been finished and I've completely redone the Alphabet section on FBTB: (URL) I'll have the R-wing done soon. Tell me what you think! (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 21-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !! 
 
  Classic W2 class tram
 
(URL) Classic W2 class tram>> After seeing a (URL) large model> in a local retail store, and a challenge by a fellow AFOL, I decided to build a slightly smaller version. (URL) Here> is the result. Enjoy! ROSCO PS: I guess that's another Aussie icon (...) (21 years ago, 21-Sep-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  < R I F T >
 
(URL) (21 years ago, 20-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.gaming.starship, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Downsized DSMs
 
Check out our latest MOC from our (URL). (URL) As much fun, time and effort have been spent on the DSMs, their time has come to go. Even though they're stored individually, they still take up a lot of space. Plus the amount of bricks that I can use (...) (21 years ago, 20-Sep-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  MichLTC to display @ Hamburg Railroad Days - Hamburg, MI - September 20th
 
The city of Hamburg, MI is having their annual Railroad Days festival and MichLTC will be diplaying. Our members have been busy working on new creations to fill those city blocks. We will have an area approximately 19'x13'. The current plan includes (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org) ! 
 
  Service Alert
 
The gallery is currently unavailable while we do some emergency maintenance. It should be back up sometime Thursday afternoon or early evening. Deep links will continue to work. The instruction library is currently operational. While none of the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.brickshelf, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Darth Vader Buste
 
Hello Let me know what you think about this Darth Vader build around the original 10018 Darth Maul. (URL) pictures look at (URL) more indeep design studies (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  The 2003 Great Edmonton Model Train Show
 
This Weekend! Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The Mainline Model Railroaders Fellowship is holding their annual train show this very weekend, September 20-21 2003. If you're in the neighbourhood, please drop by and check it out! It's located at the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains) ! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Sep 17 - 23, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 4341 Storybuilder Farmyard Fun $10.00 $ 5.00 5420 Soft Frog Rattle $ 5.00 $ 2.50 System 5914 Sam Sinister & Baby T $ 3.00 $ 1.50 6774 Alpha Team ATV $20.00 (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  Homer Simpson Miniland Scale Figure MOC
 
Forget those Simpsons BLOCKO figures from Playmates (ok, I think they're cool, but); this is what Blocko Land SHOULD look like! Homer: (URL) Right Angle> (URL) Right> (URL) Right Angle> (URL) Front> -Mike "Count Blockula" Crowley (URL) The Count> (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: BR50 with more photorealism
 
In lugnet.trains, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote: Snip (...) And once again a reply on a posting of myself.... I am proud to announce, the next milestone in photorealistical rendering has been reached now. After overcoming some trouble with the usage (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
 
  Blue Dragon Mosaic
 
Hello everyone, Just posted some pictures to BrickShelf of a quick blue dragon mosaic that I created over the weekend. Here's a link to it: (URL) I have always liked the dragon shields, so decided to make this mosaic using the emblem of the rearing (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)  
 
  LEGO Poem: The Girl Over There
 
Hello all, I'm pleased to annocue a new LEGO poem called "The Girl Over There". Click on the image to see the poem. (URL) As always you can see the rest of the poem here: (URL) Also for those of you that have download the virtual museum, I have (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, FTX)
 
  Got Rules?
 
Greetings, MICHLUG: We down here in the small but steadily growing TEXLUG (Texas LEGO Users Group) are kicking around, in our online correspondence, the possibility of incorporating some kind of charter or bylaws or whatever you want to call them, (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce)
 
  New MOC: 40 stud diameter Spiffcraft
 
The weekend before BrickFest, the GA was sharing his Grand Spiffcraft with me, and I was inspired to create my own giant Spiffcraft. I originally planned on doing only a minifig version, but my brother encouraged me to create a scale Spaceman Spiff (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Introducing Classic-Castle.com
 
Introducing Classic-Castle.com community website On behalf of all of the people involved in its creation, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce everyone to Classic-Castle.com, which can be found at the following address: (URL) is (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle.org.cw) !! 
 
  icosahedron in soccer-ball style
 
Inspired by Steve DeCraemer's (URL) S.P.U.> (picture by Rob Hendrix) first shown at Brickfest 2003, I decided to build a bigger version. Six BrickLink orders, over 4000 pieces, 180 triangles - and this is what I came up with. (2 URLs) Gallery (after (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) ! 
 
  Frogzards!
 
Hello! Just yesterday I was playing (URL) AdventureQuest> and I decided I would make a creature from the amazingly addictive yet senseless game. I had also been quite absorbed in castle related stuff (though I almost have very few castle themed (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  ACDC's Angus Young Mini-Figure
 
I've just posted a decent picture of my custom Angus Young mini-figure, dressed in his school-boy outfit and his Gibson SG guitar! (URL) Wuytenburg (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Posable Horse Minifig Scale (or close enough)
 
Well, it isn't pretty..... Okay, it's down-right ugly.... But I hope you'll agree that has more to do with the riot of colours rather than the actual design. I've built a posable horse. It's slightly larger than the standard Lego horse, but it is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
 
  Christmas Contest Revision & Lifesize LEGO Nativity Scene
 
I'm posting the following for our Client: "Based upon feedback from the Lego community, we have changed the contest guidelines to allow Lego enthusiasts to submit their model without glue. In regard to the contest theme, the contest is being hosted (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  Orbisphere Building Instructions
 
Hello all, I've uploaded building instructions for my premiere .space moc, the Orbisphere. (2 URLs) Clickey!>> (URL) The Orbisphere> Instructions and Layout courtesy of Tim Courtney. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.inst, FTX) ! 
 
  Echo MOC
 
The engineers at Kane StarCrafters had a vision. A vision to marry the performance and style of our acclaimed line of eye catching starcraft with a completely new, unique and ultra efficient drive system. The Echo (URL) specially designed craft (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Boba Fett Star Wars Miniland Scale Figure MOC
 
I had already made a Boba Fett, but thought it was time to give him a makeover. So, here is my new and improved Boba, with articulated joints and even more weaponry: (URL) with Rifle> (URL) with Rifle> (URL) Left Angle> (4 URLs) (no weapons)> (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  3 nw posters, LPC and Top 10 updates
 
Hi everybody! Ok, so I have a good news and a bad news for you all. The good news is, there will be a new feature in the Humor! section at (URL) very soon. The bad news is, I'll be on the operating table tuesday morning, so if I don't get it done (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  killashrimp
 
I have taken my creature creations in a new direction...under the sea! check it out: <www.brickshelf.com/...rimp3.jpg> Only the bravest sea monkeys can tame and ride one but when they are on a killashrimp LOOK OUT! It started with my new idea of (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Schwerpunkt a.k.a Focal Point
 
Hello everyone! It feels nice to be back with a new MOC, especially one that was never supposed to be a completed design. (URL) Ideas starting from BW2k3 Schwerpunkt aka Focal Point Closeup Pic (thanks to Bruce Lowell) (URL) Other pics to be added (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Up and Running
 
We are up and running again at AuctionBrick! Note that quite a bit of stuff was lost from the last 3 weeks in the server crash, but things are pretty much back to normal now. Stop by and check the many auctions now running! If you have any problems (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.auctionbrick, lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Winery, Artist Studio, and a Lil' Armory
 
Here's my finished mocs.. all with detailed interiors. Enjoy! (URL) Artist Studio (URL) Winery (URL) Lil' Armory Enjoy! -Lenny (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: NWBrickCon Registration Deadline
 
(...) Last reminder: All people who would like to still preregister for NWBrickCon, the deadline is that your registration form must be postmarked by Monday September 15th. There's still a good chance that you'll get an engraved nametag if you do (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon)
 
  Tu-99 Torpedo Bomber
 
FROM: THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GENERAL TO: KOSMOS DIRECTORATE RE: Tu-99 Torpedo Assault Bomber Comrades, (URL) attached below> is the finished prototype for the Tu-99 Assault Bomber. With a payload possible of six hot-load torpedoes and (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  New Fire Truck MOC
 
Greetings, I brought a new MOC to the GMLTC's showing at the LEGO Make-and-Create Roadshow at the Mall of America last week and finally had time to take some pictures. (URL) It is an 8-wide modern fire engine with enclosed seating for four (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  Kus-Numa Comic II: Using Her as Bait
 
Kus-Numa presents: (URL) Comic II: Using Her As Bait!> Enjoy. Any feedback is welcome and encouraged. Thanks. (2 URLs) (Bruce) on behalf of (URL) The Kus-Numa Network> (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Death Canoe: a new MOC
 
Greetings, .castlers. After buy several sets with the 'useless' dino tails, I was determined to find a use for them. Below is the result: (2 URLs) Main Folder> PLMKWYT! (URL) PS - sorry about the crummy pics (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Brick Separator tutorial
 
Chatting with LEGO friends, I realized that even seasoned LEGO builders often ignore all the possibilities of the Brick Remover... Here is a (URL) little tutorial on this cute device>. (URL) Enjoy ! (URL) Philo> PS: If someone knows other usages, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Sep 10 - 16, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3586 Stunt Plane $ 5.99 $ 3.00 5430 Squirt Frog $ 4.99 $ 2.50 3281 Naughty Spud $ 4.99 $ 2.50 3282 Clock-Tower Bob $19.99 $10.00 4342 Storybuilder Crazy (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  New MOC: Miniland-scale convertible VW Beetle
 
Hello everyone! It's been a while since my last post, but I just finished up a model of a 1:20 scale VW Beetle convertible. (3 URLs) Pictures and descriptions are online at (URL) Some of you may have seen earlier pictures that I published last month (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX)  
 
  Oli's Sculpture Pages LEGOLIZE-it.com moved to MOCpages.com
 
Hi there, I had to abandon (URL) LEGOLIZE-it.com> for (URL) legal reasons>. So my MOCs found a new home at (URL) This is a very nice space provided by Sean Kenney (thanks to him for offering this service!) because you cannot only see all of my (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)  
 
  MOC: Land Rover Defender 110
 
Hello, this is my newest creation: A Land Rover Defender 110. It is 11 studs wide. Here are the photos: (URL) The Land Rover is motorized by a pull back motor 7. The biggest problem was the scale: First I wanted to build the indicators and back (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  Scarface
 
Yet another new poster on our website: Scarface (URL) one was a lot harder than i thought, but I managed to get it pretty right on the target. I hope you like it! Don't forget to rate it and also take the time to see the new Memento and Casablanca (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Server crashed....
 
The server at AuctionBrick.com has had a major hard drive failure, which has also affected the automatic backups. It looks like it will be a couple of days before the site is up and running again... I will keep you posted here. In the meantime, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.auctionbrick)
 
  MOC: Green Wizard
 
Hi Everybody, (URL) The following is my attempt to parallel my feelings about biology, learning, and teaching... while still building cool castle stuff. The story is ripe with parallels in my own life (getting my 'colors', students thinking my (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) !! 
 
  Omnibus Update: Castle (MM & 3CS) and Miscellaneous
 
Hi all, Well, I shamed myself into action, and now I have a Medieval Marketplace shop to share with you: D'Scribe-It Manuscripts. (URL) local monks set up their tent each market day, selling their literacy to a mostly illiterate populace. Letters (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Starspa MOC
 
At Kane StarCrafters we constantly strive to realize the wants and needs of our loyal customers and provide them with quality vehicles designed and built to surpass expectations. It is with great pride that I announce our first hover scooter. And (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
 
  Lego Color Chart added to the Color Tree
 
I've added my 'best guess' matches from the Lego Color Chart provided by Peeron into my Color Tree. Here's the link: (URL) Color Tree separates colors by groups. Each group has 2 or 4 rows. The top row of each pair is the original names I used in (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  ED-209
 
Here's my ED-209. I put it up a while ago, but never announced it. The body rotates, the hips move, the "arm turrets" spin, the knees use locking hinges and the foot articulates a bit. It's mostly pieces from the smaller x-wing set. (URL) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)
 
  The RobRail Yard at LIC Orlando
 
Well it’s time for the next monthly installment of GFLUG/GFLTC displays at the LEGO® Imagination Center (LIC) in Orlando, Florida. This display features a mix of My Own Creations (MOCs) and available LEGO® World City sets. So here is my new LIC (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX) ! 
 
  Casablanca and Memento
 
2 New posters at LEGO Movie Posters ((URL) (by Kristian L. Sandberg) (URL) (by yours truly) (URL) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Super Sized 924 (Classic) Space Cruiser
 
Ok, all you .space folks, consider this model my tribute to the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite sets growing up. Coming in at somewhere over 10 pounds, and at over 27 inches in length is a 3-times-scale model of the LL924 Space Cruiser: (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  LEGO, Conan O'Brien, TODAY SHOW
 
Folks, wanted to give everyone a heads up to this before the fact so maybe someone out there can get some nifty screen captures for me... On the NBC TODAY SHOW, Wednesday morning (not sure what time the actual segment will air), there will be a (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Announcing Michiana-LUG's First Meeting - September 13th, 2003
 
To All, I am happy to announce that Michiana-LUG will have its first meeting this Saturday, September 13th, 2003 at my house (a.k.a. LEGO Storage Facility or LSF) Here are the details: AGENDA: 1) Discuss upcoming GATS Show in Fort Wayne in November (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.in) ! 
 
  Batman Batcave, Wayne Manor, Batmobile, Batboat, and Figures now Online!
 
After nearly 7 months of off and on building, I've finally finished my Batman creations. www.blockaholic.com/...tmanpg.htm Here you will find pictures of my Batman and Robin mini-figures, Batmobile, Batboat, and a giant Wayne Manor and Batcave! (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Announcing LDraw.org Relaunch
 
We are pleased to announce we've thrown the switch on our new content management system. This system will make it easier to add news and updates to the (URL) LDraw.org> website, and it will also allow for more people to get involved with content. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  Boomer MOC
 
made my first mech today for an upcoming brickwars game based on anime. its kinda silly looking, but thats what makes it soooo evil. (URL) think the tag line in the brickshelf folder says it all. They are not equiped with range weapons, but are (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Med Blue Transfer Semi & Maersk container Chassis
 
My newest Semi, a Transfer Cab, used for local shipments orginating in an Intermodal yard... Also shown in tow is a 20ft container chassis, and yes its Maersk Blue! (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  The Brick Testament: Stories from the Book of Genesis -- now in stores!
 
I am thrilled beyond words to announce that the first ever Brick Testament book is now available at bookstores nationwide and also through internet retailers such as (URL) Amazon.com>, (URL) Powell's Books>, and (URL) & Noble>: (2 URLs) The Brick (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.books, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.publish, FTX) !! 
 
  "Poggle the Lesser" Star Wars Miniland Scale Figure MOC
 
You never really know until you're done if your MOC is going to balance correctly and support it's own weight. Unlike Weebles, Poggle wobbles, and he DOES fall down! So, I cheated and just stuck him on a stand. (URL) Front Left Angle> (2 URLs) Front (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Announcing: SCIBRICK
 
(URL) The premiere organization for science fiction themed LEGO events! Our mission is to support the fun of LEGO® building in the science fiction genre and publicly display LEGO® models created by adult fans in that genre. SCIBRICK’s first public (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.scibrick, FTX) !! 
 
  Sportstar MOC
 
Kane StarCrafters, the proven leader in luxury starcraft, is extremely pleased to announce our first venture into the hovercar market, as well as our first open canopy design. the Sportstar (URL) after the original muscle cars of the 20th century, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Another scale?
 
(URL) is one of mij buildings, built on a scale 1:25. I would like to know if there are more people who build on this scale. or another scale than the usual minifig scale. (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Jack's Place
 
Hello townsfolk, I haven't posted here before, but after a project I'm working on did not need all the orange parts left over from my visit to LLCA I had this great (or not so great) Idea. And ta da! Jack O'Lantern's studio house. (URL) layout (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Pull Back Racers
 
So, Not that the pull back racers are completely usless, but remember back when they had those funny MatchBox like cars with the weird themes? Well, Voila! Themed Lego Racers.... The Harry Potter Racers Draco Malfoy Harry P. & Ron (URL) equipped (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars) ! 
 
  It's Fantasmagorical!!!
 
(2 URLs) Here is an MOC of the star of one of my all-time favorite movies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Though I built her over a year ago, I've only recently taken the time to snap off some pics (The girth of the minifigs necessitated that I exclude (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Boonta Eve Deadman's Pass
 
Check out our latest diorama MOC from our (URL) The three leading podracers negotiate Deadman's Pass through the rugged desert wilderness. Exposed to the elements, each racer fights off not only themselves but also the hidden dangers beyond the (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Attn: Trekkies! Trek Original Series Lego Page now online!
 
For those of you who may have missed it, I've posted my Star Trek Original Series LDRAW creations on the net... they can be found at www.blockaholic.com/tospage.htm Included are: The Enterprise Crew The Enterprise Bridge Romulan Bird of Prey Klingon (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)
 
  US S@H Specials, Sep 3 - 9, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3279 Bob at Work $ 4.99 $ 2.50 3620 Playhouse $49.99 $25.00 4340 Storybuilder Jungle Jam $49.99 $25.00 System 4797 Ogel Mutant Killer Whale $ 9.99 $ 5.00 4705 (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Yet another Technic 9V motor comparison update
 
I have updated my (URL) motor comparison page> You'll find data on the new clear case motor included in (URL) 4094 motor movers set>. (URL) There is also a new comparison: how to maximize mechanical power extracted from a single RCX output And as a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !! 
 
  Additions to the ILTCO Library, and a call for a librarian
 
ILTCO is pleased to announce some additions to the ILTCO library. Many of the presentations given during the train sessions at BrickFest 2003 have been archived and are available for your reading pleasure here. (URL) include presentations on - (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.iltco, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.publish) ! 
 
  Re: BricksFest PDX CD-ROM Creation Call 4 HELP
 
(...) BUMPING and x-posting to announcement to see if a broad range of viewers sees my post for help. I know it's only been a week since my original post but I want to make sure I have all my "ducks" lined up before the event and the sooner I get (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  Piano MOCs
 
over the weekend, while stuck for .space ideas, visions of music and keyboards kept coming to me in daydream. Lucky for us all, I was able to realize my ideas in the form of a plethora of pianos... the upright (URL) player (URL) the grand (URL) if (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build) !! 
 
  NWBC Registration
 
Just to make everyone aware, NWBC registration has gone up to $20 effective 9/1/03. Shirts will not be available for perorder after today. I will be planning on getting some extras so that they are available at the event, so hopefully this will be a (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.general)
 
  www.blockaholic.com up and running! (Formerly Marlon's Lego Page!)
 
Hello! I've finally gotten around to getting a decent address for my site... www.blockaholic.com The redesigned site has all my old pages, plus some new ones, including: Batman Page: My Batmobile and Batboat are already online, with my Batcave (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  200 Werner Plaza
 
Town Fans, It’s here, 200 Werner Plaza the newest address for all your upscale office needs. The building features a large lobby, seven floors of office space and world class dining on the ninth floor restaurant called Brick Views. Some (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch) !! 
 
  A Day in the Life...
 
well, more like a moment in many lives. (URL) a street in Kelvinisgrad. there's a C-store, restaurant, post office, psychologist's office, motorcycle gear store, an apartment building, and a local security station. streetlights, traffic lights, (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
 
  L3P Enhancer 0.2 Beta Released
 
Hi all, Well a 3 day weekend does wonders for your side projects. I've decide to release a partially finished version of my L3P error fixer and post processer. Right now you can only fix errors and generate L3P files. You can download it here: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
 
  It's not easy building in green...
 
Hi all, After Brickfest, I was in the recovery mode and took care of the August NCLUG meeting. During the meeting Cary Clark gave out his monthly Useless Part, which was: (URL) a shuttle wing> Now, to me, this is not a useless part, but a Limited (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Optimus Primal
 
(...) Darn I post one of my favorite lego creations to ever build and not one critique on it. Does my Optimus Primal blow chunks? -Semaj (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  LPub 2.2.0.2 available
 
LPub 2.2.02 is available at (URL) version primarily provides a fix for image cropping that caused "out of resource" diaglogs, and killed the BOM process. It also has a minor new feature where you can provide a URL for where your images will be (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
 
  Official LEGO Color Chart
 
Thanks to Jake and TLC, we just posted an official LEGO color chart, with RGB, CMYK, and Pantone colors, and a danglish name! Take a look: (URL) will be working in the next few weeks with LDraw to associate each of these colors with our current (...) (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray) !! 
 
  Alpha MOC
 
Kane StarCrafters, the leader in luxury, would like to announce our sportiest starcraft yet. the Alpha (URL) form from our Zenith series the Alpha features a wider front and rear end for increased sensitivity in handling at extremely high speeds. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Oola Star Wars Custom Minland Scale Figure
 
It's Oola...it's Oola...let's watch her do the hula! That is, until she becomes Rancor kibble. (URL) Front> (URL) Front Left Angle> (2 URLs) Left Angle> (URL) Struggling> (URL) for Jabba> (URL) with the slug> (URL) Did you just hear something?> I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  "Elefant" Hover Tank
 
(URL) In responce to PCS's obvious aggressive actions, especially the launching of the Vanguard and various other smaller spy devices, the Jr.Marshalate was ordered to develop a Next Generation Hover Tank to help defend the territory of the Eastern (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Military MOC: Wheeled APC/Recon Vehicle
 
Hullo! Thought I'd kick off my first post with an MOC: a six-wheeled APC/Reconaissance Vehicle, armed with a main turret (can be changed to an anti-air turret) and a heavy machine gun up front. There are two side hatches, a roof hatch, and a rear (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Moonbase Corridor Floor Height Should Be Raised 2 Bricks
 
Wait. Put down that shovel. This is the deal: We will be adding some new features to the Moonbase Project standard soon. These include vertical corridors, higher horizontal corridors and a a permanent Monorail integration standard. All of these new (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  "CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD" CONTEST
 
ENTER AND WIN A $5000.00 GRAND PRIZE ===...=== The Shrine in Belleville, IL is hosting a Christmas LEGO® exhibition featuring LEGO® toy model displays representing the spiritual aspect of Christmas through the eyes of a child. for more information (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
 
  MichLTC - LEGO Roadshow - Chicago, IL
 
MichLTC had a great time doing the roadshow this past weekend. Featuring one of our most unqiue layout plans yet, we had 2 trains running, 5 city blocks and a small area for misc MOCs. (4 URLs) MichLUG.org> -Jason Spears Webmaster (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, FTX)  
 
  NWBrickCon Registration Deadline
 
Just a reminder that the early registration deadline for NWBrickCon is fast approaching. If you want to save money, and be guaranteed a name badge, I recommend filling out a registration, and putting it, with your check in the mail today or (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon)
 
  The Keep of Stonebarrow - Complete MOC
 
We are pleased to announce that Stonebarrow Keep is now complete. I got lazy, so there's no webpage to visit, just pre-mod pictures and a post-mod gallery. This Keep, located in Northern Ikros, is the head of power for the Stormcrow Legion, and home (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.texlug, FTX) !! 
 
  A tower using all my bricks!
 
Hello, I wanted to see how tall a building I was able to build using all my regular bricks and here it is: (URL) order to include all my different windows (also car and helicopter windows!) nearly all floors have different stylings: (URL) two lifts (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town) ! 
 
  Tanks, tanks, tanks
 
Here's a few MOCs I've taken pictures of recently. As the subject might indicate, most of it is about tanks. A (URL) tracked APC>, a (URL) Heavy Equipment Transporter> (a knockoff of the real life (URL) M1000HETS> (beware pop-ups)), a (URL) tracked (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military, FTX) ! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Aug 27 - Sep 2, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1, then 1 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3278 Wallpaper Wendy $ 4.99 $ 2.50 3615 Theatre Stories $29.99 $15.00 System 4790 Alpha Team Deap Sea Robot $ 3.99 $ 2.00 4172 Tina's House $ 3.99 $ 2.00 6740 Extreme Tower (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  New MOC: "Paveway" Missile Boat
 
(URL) Click on Image This MOC was greatly inspired by the Gunstar (Mark Sandlin did a wicked model of it a while back, I was *so* jealous :-D) from the movie "The Last Starfighter". A lot of other influences are in this model also. Basically, I (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  The PizzaBunker
 
Stuck in a war zone, alien invasion or zombie infestation and have a hankering for some great pepperoni pizza? Just call the (URL) Pizzabunker> and have Combat Pizza Delivery bring it to you! The Pizzabunker is situated in a (URL) fairly rough> (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Stargo MOC
 
Right on the heels of our recent release, the Olympus, Kane StarCrafters is very pleased to offer its first urban transport in nearly 2 years. The Stargo (URL) Stargo is in a way, a marriage of our two earlier designs the Sprint and the Savannah. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Two new posters
 
Hi all, Sometimes simple thing can take a while and/or cost more engery than one hoped for. Today I am proud to present you two posters of MOCs by Higasi Nakano. If you haven't seen his work, I'll advise you to take a look at his Brickshelf pages ( (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  The Seawall Project, Part II
 
(URL) 3 days of work, and a huge expenditure in rooting out grey bricks, I've finally finished the underwater portion of a Seawall Installation. (for those of you who don't remember, the above-water portion can be found here: (URL) ) 6 active (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  new MOC: ED 209
 
out of the movie Robocop: the future in law enforcement: the OCP police droid series 209 (2 URLs) MOC-page> bye, Peter (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Olympus MOC
 
Kane StarCrafters is very pleased to publicly debut the first starcraft of our 2004 line, a year which promises to be our best yet. The Olympus (URL) Olympus is our first personal starcraft designed for extended distance travels and is powered by an (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 


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