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  Lugnet has a problem
 
Lugnet has a problem. No one can have their own opinion if it differs from everyone elses. If they do, they are attacked. Read the posts that were in reply to my own, stating my discontent with the re-release of the Castle set the Guarded Inn. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.lego.direct) ! 
 
  BrickFest just around the corner
 
We currently have 95 people registered to attend this event. At the time of this post the deadline for registration is 7 days away and there are only 34 days left till the BrickFest! (URL) help us plan the best event possible for you by registering (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.wamalug) ! 
 
  New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
 
I now have photo instructions for the "Quadrachnid" droid host unit and the "Windlancer" assault hoverbike in the instructions section. Build and enjoy. LMKWYT, Todd Amacher SILICON PSYCHE (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  LEGO skyscrapers
 
Folks, I'm happy to announce a webpage I just scribed that details a collaborative effort bewteen myself and fellow LEGO sculptor Henry Lim. (URL) ---...--- Eric Harshbarger / eric@ericharshbarger.org / www.ericharshbarger.org "Oh please, if people (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
 
While I was sorting, I came across arches and couldn't stop the fenders flashing through my head without building a Beetle at the same scale as my other cars. As always, the doors open. The front seats fold forward to let passengers into the back. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !! 
 
  Part deformation
 
I'd like to report to everyone on Lugnet, of my first time getting a deformed part from Lego: (URL) else? Josh (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  My New Website
 
I have launched my new website: (URL) features many MOCs and some of my building ideas. thanks, T. J. (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Confed Main Database is now fully operational!
 
Ladies and Gentleman of the Confederation! The Terran Confederation main Tacical Database is now operational. May you use this to identify the ships and forces of the Confederation, our allies, and our enemies. This database contains vital tactical (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
 
  RG Mech Completed!!!
 
Hey all, It's with great delight I present the "RG Mech". (URL) by people I've met on Lugnet as well as it's founders. Thank you so very much for helping to create a place for crazy Lego builders like myself. Just as much thanks and praise to (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.year.2001)  
 
  New sculpture: Geoffrey the Giraffe
 
With my new partnership with my local Toys'R'Us store comes my latest sculpture, a fullsize model of the TRU mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe. Check it out on the sculpture page at www.brickfrenzy.com Thanks Adrian (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  MichLUG June 2nd meeting Wrapup - Scott' Report
 
To All, Well, we had a grand time in Lansing, Michigan, at our planning meeting to start off the summer season. A big thanks to go to Tony's huge church, which kindly let us meet there, even though a wedding was going on at the time. : ) Attendants: (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce)  
 
  snoopy sculpture
 
Hi all, I have just updated my latest snoopy sculpture, please take a look at : (URL) you can see some pictures of building process : (URL) tell the truth, I don't finish building the woodstock sculpture at this time, but it will not take so long, I (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Bionicle Power Pack to hit the US NOW? BIONICLEMUSIC.COM UPDATED!
 
Bionicle music.com is updated. It now has info on the tan (I mean gold- bad lighting on picture) mask contest, the music mixer thingy is updated again with the sounds from when it first came up, but Lewa and Tahu's sounds are backward. There is info (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic.bionicle)  
 
  Opening: Arms Trade Center!
 
Hey, you... yes, you. Ever lost a minifig arm? Isn't it the most annoying thing in the world when you've got too many white left arms, or not enough black right arms? Well, the answer to all your problems (OK, well, at least the above ones ;-) is (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  Winner! June 2001 ldraw.org MOTM competition
 
And the winner is... How To Build Legos - John P. Miller John's clever answer to the those constant email queries. Ya just gotta smile at that one. Great job John! (URL) Terry K -- (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  ldglite 0.9.1 (now with better LEdit emulation)
 
Hmmm, I didn't get much feedback on the 0.9.0 version of ldglite. No problem, I found enough to work on myself and the result is ldglite version 0.9.1. For this release I tried to make the LEdit emulation more accurate. I also attempted to tweak the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce)
 
  "Talking" Lego T-shirts
 
On May 26, in several Dutch regional newspapers an article emereged about Lego T-shirts that are equiped with an integrated sound module. The shirts are printed with a special conduive printing material, and the sounds are operated by touching (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.mediawatch)  
 
  Monthly MOC: Orange racer
 
The monthly creation is yet another small racer. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Spamcake.com
 
For those interested, the subject says it all. (URL) those who want to contribute to the site, even in a sporadic way, email me and tell me what spamcake means to you: 1) how is it manifested in your MOC's or how you would like it to be; 2) is it (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Pictures from the NGLTC display at the Georgia LEGO Outlet store
 
Once again the NGLTC presented a display outside of the Georgia LEGO Outlet store. It was a perfect day for an outside show, and a great day for a crowd at the outlet mall. The layout was pretty much packed all day long with visitors, and wide eyed (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  Final call for the Gathering seats!!
 
Hey everyone!! If you haven't yet, consider participating in _the Gathering_ at Brickfest 2001! You can participate even if you're not going to be physically attending, and even if you haven't officially joined Castle World (although the latter is (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.events.brickfest) !! 
 
  BrickFest Update 5/29
 
NEWS: A master builder from LEGO Shows & Events group will be attending BrickFest. For those of you that attended last year we have planned a completely different layout. I'll be putting the floor maps up as soon as they are finished. Last year we (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun.community) ! 
 
  Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
 
I don't think this could get more last minute... The Q-35 seats 35 passengers: 27 in the a roomy coach cabin, 6 in first class, and 2 in a VIP stateroom. A friendly crew of six, including pilot, copilot, navigator, and three flight attendants bring (...) (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.technic, lugnet.space) !! 
 
  First Attempt at Sculpture: Seahorse
 
Well, I bought several blue tubs and with Mother's Day coming up (speaking in the past obviously), I decided to build my mom something. Here's the results: (URL) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  June 2001 MOTM contest
 
That time again, A very interesting mix of entries. Vote now through the end of the month... (URL) Terry K -- (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) ! 
 
  My last minute entry for non-violent space contest.
 
Well, I guess technically I have till monday. :) The pics are a little fuzzy, but they link to larger pics on brickshelf (gotta save space on those free sites ya know.) Anyway enough talk, you wanna see pics right? I present to you the Peregrine (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
 
  Revised Catalog Insert Scans
 
Well, I haven't seen any posts on this topic and if I missed something, please forgive me. After purchasing my Women's Soccer Team from K*B Toys, I decided to flip through the catalog that comes with the set. On the outside it looked like any other (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  Five Level Custom Death Star
 
The .dat files for Robert Martin's immense Death Star (five levels with a working trash compactor and working turbolift) are now available for download at FBTB. (URL) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)  
 
  lEGO.COM UPDATED!
 
Lego.com is updated! You can now play 4 Alpha Team games at (URL) like a game where you shoot orbs with Crunch, a game where you shoot orbs with Radia, a game where Flex proves that ropes and grappling hooks are faster than stairs, and a game where (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Tease this!
 
My time in lego limbo is over. Here is your first teaser picture straight out of the box. (URL) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? (Now go CRAZY!!!)
 
Now go C R A Z Y !!! Thanx for confirmin’ this for us Jimmy…you were right, this ‘IS’ b i g . (...) What do you mean by ‘technically,’ are you aware of other specific sets that are gonna be reintroduced. Possible the ~North American versions.~ (I (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  BrickFest 2001
 
Less then 25 days left to register for BrickFest 2001 Register now so that you can join us! Registering early insures that we will be able to plan the best event and will secure you a great registration package. ((URL) Brick Play Area Brick Wars (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Why aren't we going crazy?!?
 
We should be going crazy. Think this over: -We see old technic and town sets clearly in modern boxes (e.g. labeled city center) -We see two pirate sets in all new packaging -Lego dosn't usually make new packaging for just two sets, or limit them to (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce)
 
  MIA: Craig Hamilton ("craigo-lego") ?!?!?
 
Whatever happened to Craig Hamilton, aka "craigo-lego" ("(URL) not heard from him in over a month. Today, I tried to send him an email message (asking him how he was doing), and the message *BOUNCED*! When I tried to visit his webpage, I got a "404" (...) (23 years ago, 19-May-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  RCX 1.0 at Georgia LEGO Outlet store (9709)
 
While visiting the Georgia LEGO Outlet store today I found out that they have a couple cases of the 9709 1.0 RCX ((URL) is the 1.0 RCX with the power jack, nothing else. It is just the RCX, no software, no IR tower, no power pack...just the RCX. (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
 
  PNLTC at Legoland, CA
 
We are proud to announce that PNLTC will be setting up their best layout ever at Legoland, CA on Aug 4 & 5 (Sat/Sun). Many of the members will be there and we invite everyone to come down and check it out! The current plan is to be located on the (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains) !! 
 
  59 days till BrickFest
 
I just updated www.brickfest.com with 8 new hotel options, the most up to date list of who is attending and the DRAFT Agenda. Christina (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community)  
 
  AFOL fools IGN with MOC
 
One of us fooled a few people with a custom minifig. :-) (URL) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  LEGO Autumnevent in Zwolle, The Netherlands
 
From saturday October 20th until tuesday October 23rd 2001, a large LEGO event will be held in the IJsselhallen in Zwolle, The Netherlands. This event will be organised by LEGO, the IJsselhallen, Foxkids and the Dutch club for LEGO Builders and (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
 
  Silicon Psyche (formerly Moonbase Io): Year Two
 
As of May 16, 2001, Silicon Psyche will be two years old. To celebrate this occasion, I've redesigned the Photon Bomber, now called the "Blastwing". Much like the original, it is a fusion of design concepts stemming from the Batwing, Tie Bomber, and (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.announce)


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