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  The Brick Testament: The Book of Joshua Concludes
 
(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with three new stories that bring to a close its illustrated version of the book of Joshua: (2 URLs) of the Anakim> (2 URLs) Divvied Up Amongst Tribes> (2 URLs) Joshua Dies> (NOTE: For anyone (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !! 
 
  John Hancock Center Revisited
 
As promised, I have completed the redesign of my John Hancock Center as a follow up to the revamped (URL) Sears Tower> model. The model is 27 inches tall including the antenna. (URL) You can read more about the details of the model and compare it to (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX) !! 
 
  Republic Interceptor
 
Greetings! Here's a vertical saucer styled spaceship in the Star Wars theme... (2 URLs) I designed the engines first. I was going for a fusion of the Y-Wing and TIE Interceptor designs. Then I made the fuselage with the original LEGO Millennium (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) ! 
 
  moc: stately country mansion
 
my second last moc to post from ottawa railfair. the owners of this stately english-style mansion have updated & renovated to combine old world details with a modern design. (URL) the orginal home was expanded to include two new wings, one housing (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) ! 
 
  LDraw.org's October Model and Scene of the Month Winners
 
Congratulations to the winners of the October Model/Scene of the month contests: (URL) MOTM, Set 4450 - P10 steam engine, Ben Beneke> (URL) SOTM, Cityscape 3: Bus Stop in the Summer Sun, Niels Bugge> The voting for the November Model of the Month (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)  
 
  Skeletal Balrog
 
Before there was Brikwars, there were ... lead miniatures and a Frankenstein-esque ruleset cobbled-together from Dungeons and Dragons source material. At that time most of my spending money was being sunk into this pleasantly soft yet toxic metal, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: C4X Glimmerwing Fast Transport
 
The Glimmerwing is a fast transport cargo ship with a 1 man crew. Designed for hauling moderate amounts of freight quickly, it has oversized engines and roughly 60% of the ship (by fuselage volume, not including engines) is cargo space. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  LDraw.org 2004-04 Parts Update Now Available
 
The 2004-04 LDraw parts update has been now been released. This update includes 228 files, including 85 new part files, and many more updated with improvements for Back Face Culling support. You can preview the new parts in 2004-04 and download the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad) !! 
 
  1 : 25 Gatehouse
 
After nearly a year of designing, drawing and building, I have finished the gateway to Sokenniwell Castle, just in time for LW2004, a great Dutch LEGO-event. Don,t mind the Bel-girls too much. Their presence is only for being a reference for the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  1 to 25 Gatehouse
 
After nearly a year of designing, drawing and building, I have finished the gateway to Sokenniwell Castle, just in time for LW2004, a great Dutch LEGO-event. Don,t mind the Bel-girls too much. Their presence is only for being a reference for the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Incredible Ohio Stadium Model!
 
For years my brother has been bugging me to build a scale model of Ohio Stadium. Today he forwarded me an email with several images attached. Apparently someone has already beat me to the punch! (2 URLs) This wonderful model was build by Faye Bodyke (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.loc.us.oh, FTX) !! 
 
  Titanic
 
Hey everybody! Here is one of my recent creations, a 3 foot long version of the Titanic: (URL) was done for a client, and turned out pretty good. At least they were happy! I have built a much larger one before (about 10 years ago) that measures 7 (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build)  
 
  MOC: 1000 piece big colored mess...
 
Hello All, I recently bought two of the 4679 tubs with bonus 500 piece boxes. I didn't do any of the carefull cataloging that has been going on, but did notice that of the "loose" non bagged pieces, one set had 4 baseplates and a 2x16? grey plate, (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture) ! 
 
  LUGNET Blimp Has Arrived!
 
Ever since the 5956 Air Zeppelin came out, I thought it would be fun to build a civilian blimp. I tried to think about some color scheme that would lend itself to LEGO colors, and a colorful graphic to put on the blimp itself. Then it occurred to (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !! 
 
  Prepare Your Troops for a Surface Attack
 
My MOC is entitled "Prepare Your Troops for a Surface Attack". A phrase spoken to General Veers by Darth Vader upon learning that Admiral Ozzel had come out of light speed to quickly and the Rebel Forces are now aware of the Empire's Presence. This (...) (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX) ! 
 
  BNSF high balls it!
 
The new BNSF freight engines have arrived in Enfield and are shipping out early! (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Weekly Specials for Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2004
 
1-800-835-4386 (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) (URL) Theme Set Number Name Regular Sale Price LUGNET Link Clickits 7503 Memo Minis 3.99 2.00 (...) (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs, FTX)
 
  Theed Courtyard
 
The Neimoidians randomly change the location of their residence in the city of Theed during the occupation of Naboo to counteract any possibility of raids by the rebels. A contingent of battle droids are deployed around the residence for protective (...) (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  LEGO Icosahedron
 
Hi all, A quick page about a quick project. I built an icosahedron today (20-sided regular polyhedron): (URL) of a complement to David Eaton's Dodecahedron from earlier: (URL) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general)  
 
  The Brick Testament: The Story of Christmas now in stores!
 
I am very pleased to announce that the new Brick Testament book has officially been released, and is now in stores nationwide: (URL) Featuring an entirely new and never-before-seen illustrated version of one of the Bible's most famous and beloved (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.books, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.publish, lugnet.loc.us, FTX) !! 
 
  Mercedes Benz Actros 1840 Strawtransport, Scale 1:13
 
Hi Everyone, Here is my latest creation. (URL) You might notice, its not a crane, and therefore my LEGO site is now changed from LEGO Mobile Cranes to LEGO Trucks & Cranes. It is a 1:13 scale model of a Mercedes Benz Actros 1840 Strawtransport. It (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !! 
 
  Eastern Block T-28 Scout Patrol and low Altitude Transport
 
Here you guys go. (URL) It was based off a video game. Enjoy. (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  New MOC: "Condor" Hover Gunship
 
(URL) (Click the link) This is not an entry in the military hover contest, as I am judging and it would be unethical to enter a model of my own (IMHO). Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !! 
 
  Military Hover-Vehicle Contest!
 
(2 URLs) There is too many civilian craft contest here. So, in our insanity, Soren Roberts and I came up with the Military Hover-Vehicle Contest! Entries from any form of space-themed build are accepted, including, but not limited to Retro-style (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.military, FTX) ! 
 
  A duck, a city, and a centerpiece.
 
All: Hi there. This past weekend was a busy building weekend for me... Last Wednesday I received an order for a small rush-job commission piece. The client wanted a large square "bowl" with their logo on 2 sides, to use as a table centerpiece at an (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Female humanoid; 4508 alternate
 
So much fun to build alternate models! This time it was a big joy building this female humanoid of the official Titan XP set: (URL) And one pic of the back: (URL) Cheers, Nathanael (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Motorized Cows Redux
 
First of all, full props go to Erik who came up with this (URL) amazing idea>. Unfortunately his cows were a little too large for the farm I was building, so I designed a version of the cows that were a little closer to minifig scale. Info, pics, (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  ISD Build record has been broken.
 
Hey Everyone, I just wanted to announce that NELUG now holds the offical record for fastest time building the Imperial Star Destroyer. 10 NELUG members got together on October 30th to break the German's record of 1hr and 2mins. Kurt Rachdorf, the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.events) !! 
 
  BOO!
 
Happy Halloween from Zemi.net! (URL) It's great to be back. More to come soon. [ j o n ] (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  Echo Base
 
(3 URLs) Click this for more pics...> AC (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise.
 
Hello! Because I am not pagan but Lutheran I'm not celebrating Halloween but Reformation Day. That's the day when we commemorate the start of the so called Reformation that began with Dr. Martin Luther nailing 95 theses against the practice of (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX) !! 
 
  C'Toalhu
 
(URL) Because what the world needs most is a gigantic, flying, encephalopodic, robotic, Great Old One. I've posted the initial announcement to .build.ancient (because he's been around for a loooong time) and .space (because he's not exactly a local, (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Atatosomb: A Hardsuit
 
Hello! Last weekend I made a hardsuit. I was calling it "a little mecha that goes right around a guy like a little suit" until Lenny reminded me of the much more succinct "hardsuit". Anyway, I've finally had time to photograph it. (URL) (click the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
 
Another Halloween vignette. The Headless Horseman from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. (URL) After moderation: (URL) Happy Halloween everyone! -Elroy (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  MOC: TTGX Bi-Level Autorack Car Wagon
 
Here is my version of a minifig scale Bi-Level Autorack Car Wagon: (URL) I wanted the car to have the following specifications: 6 wide studs Carrying 4 wide studs cars on two levels The carried cars had to be classic decent cars like sets 6623 or (...) (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Cybernetic Turtle
 
Presenting the terrifying robot tortoise (of death): (URL) slow and lumbering. What it lacks in speed it makes up for with its gentle wisdom, long battery life...and unquenchable desire to kill all humans. Enjoy, Pete (20 years ago, 30-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha) !! 
 
  dj disco scene by Jelte (9 years)
 
Hi, my son Jelte has build a disco scene (including a DJ!) made of bricks he searched last week at Legoworld 2004 in Zwolle. Here you can see the product of this 9-year old super builder: (URL) Please let him know what you think! Best regards, Daan (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce)
 
  pizzeria by Eva (almost 11 years)
 
Hi, my daughter Eva has build a pizzeria scene made of bricks she searched last week at Legoworld 2004 in Zwolle. Here you can see the product of this 10-year old super builder: (URL) let her know what you think! best regards Daan Bargerbos (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce)
 
  CPLTC appearance at GETS 2004 - Best in Show
 
As one of the Canadian Prairie LEGO Train Clubs (CPLTC), the Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group (NALUG) regularly appears at local model railroad events. This year NALUG organized a 35-foot by 22-foot LEGO train display at the Great Edmonton Train (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  The Nightmare Before Christmas
 
I build this scene for the BayLUG Halloween building contest, but I was not able to enter because some of the pieces didn't arrive in time. (URL) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.org.us.baylug) ! 
 
  New Moc - Stained Glass Window Mosaic
 
Hello all, A long while back, I was talking to an AFOL about mosaics and he said he had wanted to create one in transparent bricks. I thought, "gee that would be cool", but I don't own *that* many trans bricks. Then magically, I ended up with a pile (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX) !! 
 
  Always Welding
 
"Do you know why I had (URL) Chewbacca work with a welding torch on the Falcon?> That was the only thing I could find where you could see what he was doing. If he was screwing something with a tool, you wouldn't see anything. So whenever anything (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  The Message
 
Hi all, Crossing Germany by car is very dangerous, since there are no speedlimits, and maximum speed of my car is rather limited - especially with 4 passengers and lots and lots of luggage (LEGO?). Before driving to Billund in August I built this to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.de, FTX) ! 
 
  Sir Bugge's lego page finally gone public! - Space, parts, sculpture and techniques!
 
After a long delay while fighting my father’s webhost to get them to support statistics on subdomains (since January), here it is with crappy statistics from nedstat instead. At last! It’s a page about all the models, I’ve made since the early (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX) ! 
 
  Battersea Power Station
 
Is there anybody out there...? Well, wrong album, however. Last night in the chat at 1000steine.de we chatted about this and that, it went from "Dark Side Of The Spoon" (Ministry) over "Atom Heart Mother" to "Battersea Power Station". I researched a (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  NWBrickCon Site Update
 
The (URL) NWBrickCon> website has been updated. Included in the update is the final schedule, day-by-day, hour-by-hour. Please review the schedule to begin planning your event! Also, a down-loadable tent card template has been placed for your (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, FTX)  
 
  The RE_wing. A recon version of the E-Wing fighter
 
Those crazy engineers at FreiTek have come up with a heavily modified scout version of the E-Wing fighter, the RE-Wing. It measures in at 12 meters long (using 6 studs = 1 meter) with a wing span of 9 meters. It has two custom heavy thrust fusion (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) ! 
 
  Brickmania site retuns for 5-year Anniversary!
 
Greetings fellow Lunutters! Some of you have noticed that my web site had been down for the past few weeks... After a nightmarish month of dealing with server issues, I finally have it moved to a more reliable machine, and it is up and running once (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Dracula Study
 
Just another quick MOC: (URL) Drac's on his chair with Bat-chandelier above. A chalice (of blood?) within arms reach. Nelson (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) ! 
 
  Echo Base Arrival
 
(3 URLs) Click this for more pics...> AC (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Poe story for Halloween: Cask of Amontillado
 
For your spooky reading pleasure, I present the Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge . . ." (URL) See (URL) Brick Tales> for the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) !! 
 
  another moc: orchard house
 
the rural portion of (URL) railfair 27>, ottawa's train show, featured among other things this country home with apple orchard & duck pond. (URL) while some around the farm have been less than busy, other's are more industrious and get to the daily (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !! 
 
  Chapel On The Hill
 
Announcing my MOC - "The Chapel on the Hill" (the hill is still to be built!) Overall views of typically Welsh two tone slate grey construction (URL) the small graveyard and obligatory yew tree and the stained glass windows Internal views of ... (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !! 
 
  Six Days and Counting Down....
 
The Subject (almost) says it all! If you haven't made plans to come to NWBrickCon™ 2004 this year, it is not too late to do so. For those who are coming, we can't wait to see you again, or meet you for the first time! See YOU at the Con!! Wayne (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, FTX) ! 
 
  MOC: Pacific Coast Shay #2
 
(URL) Enjoy! ROSCO (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: Aellos Armed Transport
 
A heavy trans-atmos-shuttle for The Sisters of Infinite Malice. An Inquistion/Witch Hunters/Dune/etc cross-mix. Page with descriptions (URL) of thumbs (URL) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)  
 
  Lugnet, Peeron, Brickshelf, Bricklink in upcoming Lego CD
 
As part of the Lego CD that I (and my helpers) are still working on, I wanted to add a chapter about the major AFOL Lego sites. This chapter would talk about Lugnet, Peeron, Brickshelf and Bricklink (as well as a few others such as 1000steine). I (...) (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Announcing X-Pod World
 
Earlier in the year I was invited to Billund to meet the creative director of the Designer (and other) product lines to hear about an idea he had for a website. The idea was simple: X-Pods are great for taking LEGO with you wherever you go, so (...) (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  MOC: The Dish
 
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong (URL) Parkes Radio Telescope> On 21st July 1969, Parkes Observatory gained fame for providing TV pictures for all but about 11 minutes of the first lunar landing, via (URL) their (...) (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  First Day Of Bricking Bavaria
 
Hi everybrickies! Bricking Bavaria, the 1st official bavarian Lego meeting, has begun! Today most of the exhibitors arrived and sorted their stuff. First pics can be seen here: (URL) show is open to the public tomorrow and sunday. For further infos (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.de.by.mue, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  The Brick Testament: Joshua and the Israelites Massacre Twenty-Nine Kingdoms
 
The Brick Testament website has been updated today with two new illustrated Bible stories from the continuing saga of Joshua and the Israelites: "Seven Kingdoms Massacred" and "Twenty-Two Kingdoms Massacred". (URL) For anyone unfamiliar with The (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) ! 
 
  brickbay park studio condos
 
furnished model suites now open. 6 condo units with studio apartments, each with balcony. stunning view, parking space available. (2 URLs) fully landscaped, stair access to second level units. (URL) selling quickly. call for an appointment. enjoy. (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  New MOC: M2911 Plasma Pistol
 
(URL) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Sith Aggressor
 
The Jedi Starfighter had played a crucial role in the success of the Jedi order during the days of the Galactic Republic. As the Sith continued to bolster their forces, an antidote to the Jedi Starfighter was also developed. The (URL) Sith (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  fore! new moc - fly-by mini-putt
 
another of my contributions to railfair 27 was the 18-hole mini-putt golf course inspired by my 12-year-old niece, jenna. we spent a week in maine this summer & we took her & her younger brother to a large mini-putt with one hole played inside the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !! 
 
  new moc - the brique - quality furniture since the dawn of lego
 
i too was fortunate to experience my first lego/train show at railfair 27 held in ottawa this past weekend - an experience that needs to be repeated more than once a year. the group worked well together, orchestrating the layout with smooth (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Oct 20 - 26, 2004
 
Sorry for missing last week, I was dealing with delayed hurricane Ivan fallout - the owner of our rental house decided to sell it while the market was hot (before Ivan, the average selling time for a non-new house was 12 months, now it is (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  LEGO and ParLUGment logo flower mosaics
 
Two new flower mosaics.... (2 URLs) Well, okay, the ParLUGment one isn't really new since it's been built for a few months and was actually on display at Brickfest. I'm a little behind in taking pictures. :) The LEGO logo seemed like an obvious good (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !! 
 
  Vader's Meditation Chamber
 
(URL) It's a vignette and it took only 15 minutes to build.> (2 URLs) AC (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  Return to .castle and a castle layout
 
Hi, After too long away from the lego community I'm coming back... And to sweeten my return I've brought a modular castle layout 80's style with surrounding scenery: (URL) After moderation here: (URL) Most of the contributing MOCs can all ready be (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  LEGO Article in GAMES magazine
 
Hi all, If any of you have a subscription to GAMES magazine (a national publication that focuses on games, puzzles, toys, etc) you have probably already received the December 2004 edition. For those who don't subscribe, you might want to check it (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Oct 13 - 19, 2004
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) 4Juniors/Jack Stone/Max Creator Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore Belville Bionicle/Throwbots 8580 Kraata $ (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Halloween vignette
 
A vignette for the upcoming Halloween holiday suddenly turned into a tribute to the film of the same name: (URL) Click on the image to view. These vignettes may need their own newsgroup soon. Have a fun and safe Halloween! Nelson (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  The Return of JACK!!!
 
(...) From 2003 ---> Jack lived a very quite life, sure he was a bit lonely but that changed once he bought a pet from a wandering sheppard*. Jack made a quick appearance at an event in October... (URL) one night late in the quite time of fall as (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
 
  New Moc - Lego Fair (and apparently 5 cents was overpriced)
 
(URL) The trials and tribulations of my latest adventure with one of my MOCs. ..... if you would rather skip the rambling...... the pics can be found (URL) here> This past weekend I had the pleasure of participating in my first train show. At one (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !! 
 
  Steambots
 
(URL) Steambots aren't powered with fancy-dancy unobtainium power-fusion or uber-posh magic crystals. No. Steambots are powered by STEAM, yeah, thats right, steam as in evaporated water for all you science geeks out there. And when they run out of (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  My First MOC
 
Here is my first MOC, a retreat home. (URL) have been collecting sets for decades, but never really was inspired (or had the courage) to make MOCs until I attended Brickfest last year and then joined the local LUG and LTC here in North Carolina. I (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  COLTC meeting, Saturday Oct 23rd.
 
COLTC will have a building session/meeting on Saturday Oct 23rd. We'll meet at Pauls' house (email Paul at pjanssen@wowway.com for directions), from 10 AM - 4-5 PM. We'll build things for the coming shows: trees, cars, roads, small scenes, and speed (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.oh)
 
  Community Church
 
I am a slow builder. This is the first model I have made since my "Great Wave" mosaic that I brought to Brickfest. It's a community church: (URL) Photos and commentary can be seen here: (URL) usual, a limited brick supply dictated some compromises. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)  
 
  Jake Chat II - Transcript
 
This past Saturday at <www.classic-castle.com> we had a second chat with Jake McKee. Our members had excellent questions. You can see the transcript here: (URL) Ben Ellermann CC Events Admin (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: 8439SL Front End Loader
 
In the quiet days of .technic this last week, I quietly slipped into seclusion and secretly, studlessly built this: (URL) Just in time to celebrate its second re-release. Congrats to 8459 for making it to god-like "reissued twice" stature! Long live (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  ARE YOU READY??!!!
 
There are just two weeks left to prepare for our Halloween Bash! ARE YOU READY??!!! Have you refined your (URL) Presentation> and made sure Thomas Garrison knows you're coming? Has your (URL) Costume Ball Minifig> been sent to Gary McIntire? Have (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) !! 
 
  Don't Miss the Costume Ball at NWBrickCon™ 2004
 
The Ballroom is ready! Is your Minifig on its way? There is just one week left to be reasonably sure your figure will arrive in time. If you aren't able to come to NWBrickCon™ 2004 in person, be sure to send your Minifigure NOW! Send it to: The (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX)  
 
  Secure Archway position
 
(URL) An archway is secured at dawn by a Clone trooper unit> without any incident in preparation for an assault at the Separatist forces. A squad of ARC troopers appear to have a special mission to undertake well ahead of the advancing Republic (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  Yeah, I got on the vignette bandwagon...
 
...and promptly fell off. Not exactly the most stellar of MOCs, but I guess everyone must start somewhere. (URL) The Old Gristmill (URL) Cold Winter's Knight (URL) Post Mod Gallery> These won't be the last vignettes I'll do, but I hope I do better (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  sneak previews of ottawa train show
 
this saturday & sunday, oct 16, 17, parlugment participates in its second local train show. (URL) building all summer & into the fall, i've completed some mocs for the show. among them are an 18-hole mini-putt golf course, inspired by my 12-yr-old (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX)
 
  Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
 
The Admiral has been locked inside his swanky cabin so long, I think the poor old fellow is going a little crazy. But, at least he's got a nice room to go nuts in. (Heck, insanity is a great way to pass the time!) ;-) (URL) -Mike "Count Blockula" (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !! 
 
  Birch reworked
 
Hello! While I was dedusting some old MOC (Boy, was that necessary!) the birch collapsed. It's a somewhat gracile structure. Looking at what it had looked like before I asked myself: Is that what a birch really lokks like? I answered it myself, (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Library Scenes
 
After seeing the great library-themed creations from (URL) Hietbrink> and (URL) Hoffman>, I was motivated to take pictures of a couple of MOCs based on scenes from the library where I work: (2 URLs) I'd love to know what you think (especially any (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  It's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . .
 
Superman! (2 URLs) Christopher Reeve played a hero on screen but was even more heroic in his life. Here's my little tribute. I can't take any credit for the fig design, BTW. I've seen others use that exact same combination. Bruce (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !! 
 
  VIKING MUCUS FIST!!
 
ok.. lets begin at the beginning... Jake McKee and Greg Hyland worked together to make (URL) AFOLs the Comic> - a comic book about us, AFOLs. On the fifth of the comic, features the AFOL Hero walking into a comic store thinking (and I quote) "I (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) ! 
 
  New Vignettes - Princess Bride and the Matrix
 
(URL) "There is a shortage of perfect breasts in this world.. t'would be a pity to damage yours."(1) (URL) Smith and Neo in a shoot off in the subway. (URL) Me shelving books at the Library where I work. Yay libraries! (URL) Thou shalt not steal. (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) !! 
 
  The Wanderer: a Clankbot
 
(URL) Some nice pics in the front - older crappy pics in the back. His arms used to have an extra degree of rotational motion, but the heavy forearms had difficulty being supported, so I went with better looking shorter upperarms with better (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Bacta Recovery Room
 
The (URL) recovery room> beside the Bacta Tank provides ample space for the recuperating patient. The 2-1B medical droid does follow-up checks on Luke after his treatment inside the tank which has now been replenished and readied for the next (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  NWBrickCon™ 2004 Dress-Up as Your Favorite Minifig
 
To add more flavor to our Halloween event, we are asking all Attendees to come to the Con on Sunday, October 31st, dressed as your Favorite Minifig. If you've always liked Captain RedBeard, now you can be him. Classic Space more to your liking? - (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) ! 
 
  NWBrickCon ™ 2004 Area Coordinators
 
Here is a list of the Area Coordinators for NWBrickCon™ 2004. If you are bringing anything to the Con that requires table space, or just need to know something more about an event, these are the people to contact. (URL) Castle> - Thomas Rafert (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle, FTX) ! 
 
  New BBB pneumatic parts
 
Big Ben Bricks LLC is please to announce three new parts specifically for the LEGO Technic Pneumatic crowd. If your a purist, read no further. If you want more functionality and performance from your pneumatic circuits read on. People have asked for (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
 
  Welcome to the monastery my children.
 
Greetings all, I give you the monastery, the latest MOC from the Galactic Inquisition. This was inspired by the awesome floating idlands in the castle room at this year's brickfest. I decided that I needed to build one, and then thought I needed (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, FTX) !! 
 
  Sears Tower Revisited
 
After visiting the Sears Tower for the first time this past summer, I decided my (URL) existing microfig model> was sorely in need of a major rebuild. So I completely dismantled it and started from scratch using the multitude of photos I had taken (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX) !! 
 
  Spiderbot...
 
Behold, (URL) kind of electric spider... Pete (20 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 


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