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  Minifig sticker generator
 
I've created a program that'll create minifig clothing stickers in any color combination you'd like... (URL) let me know if it's useful, and if getting them to print the proper size turns out to be a problem. I only have the suit-n-tie pattern right (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  New interface for Jain's Guide
 
...Jain's Guide, the premier guide to the fighting men, women, and equipment of the sector announces a new update to the user interface. Version 11.7.33.2.2 promises to be more user friendly than ever. See the new interface at www.wildbrick.com or (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
 
  FBTB: Relaunch
 
Hello - We've moved :) I'll let the teaser page do the rest - hope to see you there! (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.announce)
 
  MOC: Enterprise, NX-01
 
Salutations! I have a new MOC, in the Star Trek vein. It's the title starship from the latest incarnation of "Star Trek"--the Enterprise, NX-01. Compare and contrast my Lego MOC with the original, and please let me know what you think. Your opinions (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Ancient Egyptian Tomb
 
I have made a tomb from ancient Egypt. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Wedding Chapel
 
This is a small wedding chapel I designed. You can see all the pictures here: (URL) is a top-left view: (URL) design is somewhat influenced by the shape of a multi-layer wedding cake with the buttresses acting as "ribbons" running down the sides. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.cad.ray) ! 
 
  New URL for Silicon Psyche
 
On August 15, Webjump.com shut down all of its free sites, including SILICON PSYCHE(formerly MOONBASE IO). I've mirrored the site to a new address- listed below. Check it out and enjoy. Todd Amacher SILICON PSYCHE (URL) for Todd Lehman- Please add (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Subterfugitives (MOC Lego webcomic) has officially begun!
 
Hi all! This is an official announcement to the Lugnet community that my pet project and long time labor of love is officially online and on its way! Subterfugitives is a cinematic sequential art novel that is divided into 7 main parts (called (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space) ! 
 
  MOC: First World War German Dreadnought: SMS Friedrich der Grosse
 
Hi, everybody! I built a little boat. (URL) Let me know what you think--it's old news, but I finally got a reasonable site up so I thought I should "announce." :D all best Lindsay n.b.: Followups have been set. (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.boats, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Canadian LEGO Fest, the birth of an idea
 
Hello, It looks like we may eventually have a Canadian LEGO Festival. Currently things are in the extremely early stages, but I want to see this happen, so I am going for a wide audience. I have created an FTX page to further my reflections on this (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Ideas Pages Back Up!
 
I realized that since I moved my website, & transfered the ideas files to another folder, that none of my pages worked! So I went to work, and finnaly got them all back up: (URL) hope everyone who used my ideas page before reads this post, & is able (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.publish) ! 
 
  New Moc: Calamari Patrol Cruiser
 
Presenting my latest creation (hey, it's not a hoverthing!), called the Calamari Patrol Cruiser. By its name, you'd probably think it looks like a squid, and you'd be right. It's a combination undersea/space vehicle, thus the crossposting. Hey (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.aquazone)  
 
  HoverThing Entry #2: Harley-Davidson Jet-Cycle
 
The most terrifying hog in the sky, with a steerable fork, and rotating thrusters: (URL) Please rate the model and LMKWYT! --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.space)  
 
  [rtlToronto] rtlToronto9 Event Poster Available
 
Hi folks, The event poster for rtlToronto9: Show Me the Monkey! is now available: (URL) print one up and put it in your office cubicle, your school hallways, water cooler and bulletin board, place of worship, community center, or wherever you think (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New Mecha - "Tortoise" Next-Generation Land Mecha
 
(URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New MOC: 10 wide Peterbilt Model 379 Truck with Trailer
 
I finally finished this truck after working on it for a couple hours almost every day for a week and a half. The truck is approximately the same scale as my 8 wide cars. Before you mention that it's all studs up, look closer at parts of the front (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !! 
 
  [rtlToronto] rtlToronto8 Robotics Photos Ready
 
Hi folks, After a number of months not being available, images from the rtlToronto8 Lego Robotics Competition are now available online: (URL) were taken by Hitoshi Hirota, Trevyn Watson and myself... Some cool photos: Chris Magno checks out Bruce (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
 
  Duel's Tales update 08-17-01
 
Well despite the 1000+ hits and 5 feedbacks we got since Duel's Tales started we've made yet another update. This update concentrated around site navigation and adding content. The button strip on the left of the opening page was copied to each (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
 
  Confederation of Planets reopens doors three days ahead of schedule!!!
 
Greetings, Ladies, gentlemen, aliens, and slicon-based lifeforms!!! The Confederation of Planet Main Databank officialy reopens doors!!! Marvel at the new layout, the uniformity, and the CSS!!! I have also added DAT files of my ships to the Databank (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad.dat.scenes, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.general)
 
  [rtlToronto] Train2 Photos
 
Hi folks, Train2 photos are available online here: (URL) the page are photos from Martin Legault and myself, there are also links to six Brickshelf and external sites with hundreds more photos and MPEG videos! Calum (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New Mecha Site
 
I've been searching through Brickshelf for a long time, and have building my own mecha for some time based on things I find there, and put together a site recently after all this time: (URL) things are coming as I find them, as many pics and (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Another Update
 
Duel's tales has been updated again (URL) . A new section at (URL) has been created. It has pictures of our "stage" setup, our version of Heather Patey's big round door, and our psionic faster than light engine. -- Nicole widow of Kenneth A. Drumm (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
 
  Website Update Again 8-15-01
 
Our website at (URL) had another update today consisting mainly of info about the Arcane family, about planet Athas and its technology. Text button navigation is on the left. Scroll down and look at the new images of the Bioncles we have on display (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.technic.bionicle)  
 
  New MOC: A-Wing Fighter
 
hi guys. i just uploaded my new a-wing. i'll let the pictures explain: (URL) me know what you think... Adios, 8^) Brucey-Wan Visit My Site - (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build)
 
  Website Update 8-15-01
 
Our website at (URL) had a minor update today consisting mainly of new text to help others understand the story and new/smaller image uploads. Scroll down and look at the new images of the Bioncles we have on display and for use in the storyline. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
 
  Website Update Already!
 
Our website at (URL) had a minor update today consisting mainly of text cleanup and image uploads. Scroll down and look at the images of the Slizers/Bioncles we have on our workbench being prepared for display/use in the storyline. LUKWYT! (<--is (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
 
  Castle World - The Gathering
 
Everyone, The Gathering writeup is complete. Please read from beginning to end...this is one thing you do *NOT* want to miss. (URL) World Administration Chris, Pawel, Craig, Nathan, and Shiri (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw) !! 
 
  New Website
 
We now have a cheesy little website up at (URL) where it will chronicle the adventures of a minifig called Duel Arcane. The site will feature the family's MOC's, some official sets and some borrowed MOC's of others we made (credit WILL be given) to (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
 
  NEW Dipwad Adventure!
 
Greetings! For those of you who didn't catch this news in lugnet.space, I've made another LEGO story! I've posted it at Brickshelf: (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  "N" class diesel loco
 
Features: * Working headlights * Working 4-cylinder diesel engine * Head-end power * It's got SNOT!! Enjoy! (URL) to lugnet.trains (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic) ! 
 
  *BIG* Update!
 
1. My website has moved to: (URL) has also been redesigned (i.e. made even more simpler). 2. My e-mail has changed to: mladenpejic@sympatico.ca 3. I have re-rendered ALL of my L-CAD models with high-quality LGEO parts. (ex. (URL) each L-CAD model on (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  New MOC: Sith Infiltrator
 
i recently finished and uploaded this sith infiltrator onto my site. please go to (URL) and let me know what you think. thanks Adios, 8^) Brucey-Wan Visit My Site - (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)  
 
  New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
 
Well it's about time I got this up, It's the PMC Kannon version 21, seriously! this thing has been completely modified 21 times over! I'm very happy with the way this guy turned out though, it's safe to say that this is my best mech ever, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)
 
  www.kanohi-power.com
 
Hi Bionicle Fans, We're happy to announce our plans about a new Bionicle website. We've already registered the URL and are about to work on the content details. At this point there is no launch date yet but if you would like to you can visit the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  [rtlToronto] Train2 Show, Saturday August 11th, 2001
 
rtlToronto/train2: Next Stop! The Second Toronto Lego Train Show Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College Street, Toronto Saturday, August 11th, 10AM-4PM Hi folks, Only a day to rtlToronto/train2: Next Stop! the second Lego Train (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains) ! 
 
  What animal Pohatu is based on...
 
I for some reason have been wondering exactly what animal Pohatu was based on. I used to think a monkey, because of the tail, but his arms and tail are both too short. Then I thought a chicken, because of the big hips and little wing like arms. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce)
 
  Monthly MOC: Schwimmwagen
 
From the early Rolls Royce last month we jump right to the other end of my field of work: a German Schwimmwagen from 1942. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  IndyLUG's First Meeting
 
IndyLUG (Indiana/Indianapolis Lego Users Group) will be having its first meeting on Saturday, September 15th at Steve Martin's house from 3pm - 6pm. Bring your Lego construction helmets and your favorite creations to show off. For directions to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.in)  
 
  a few pics of my old castle
 
This saturday, I brought a castle of mine to a WAMALUG meeting, and someone with a digital camera was kind enough to take a few pics and put them on brickshelf. They can be found at: (URL) are the ones along the top. Unfortunately, we didn't get any (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Fast food restaurants and Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
 
When my McDonald's appeared in photos of MichLUG's GATS appearance in January, it got a favorable response. I finally have more photos including interior photos, along with a Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell (the former 2 of which also have interiors), (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  BrickFest 2001 Gift Certificate winner.......
 
And the winner of this years $100 LEGO® Shop at Home Gift Certificate is Drum role please! (URL) behalf of BrickFest I would like to thank LEGO Direct for providing the Gift Certificate. Christina Hitchcock Event Coordinator BrickFest (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug) ! 
 
  Changes at LUGNET HQ
 
Hello everyone, It has been almost five years since Todd and I mapped out a plan to build a website for centralizing AFOL resources and communication. A lot has happened since then. The hobby has gained attention from The LEGO Company and the rest (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Adminship changes hands in Castle World
 
Hi all, A week or so ago, Nathan McDowell decided he has too many things to do and is no longer able to handle the Castle World adminship. Therefore, I've taken back my position as admin of the current site. Nathan has done a most amazing job in the (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw) ! 
 
  New MOC: Motorized Viking Longship
 
Here's my latest creation, a Viking Longship with a mechanism that's used to make the oars row. It's also manned by ninja figs. Congratulations to the castleheads, another mostly spacehead has made the transition, at least temporarily :) Check it (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.ninja) ! 
 
  July and August Surprise
 
My friends, or whomever is out there, I give to you the second part of my july surprise, my august surprise. And in order to properly introduce my august surprise, I'm going to tell a short little story. I would suggest right clicking and opening (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.tx) !! 
 
  My webpage updated
 
I have finally updated my webpage. It has new models, some new pictures, and I will update it more often. Many of my models were done with MLCad, Pov-ray, etc. My page is located at: (URL) and LMKWYT. P.S. I set the follow-up to Lugnet.announce, I (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general)
 
  NILTC - Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
 
Hi everyone! I'm pleased to announce the formation of a rather infant LEGO train club, the Northern Illinois LTC. So far, we're only a handful of members, and right now half of that handful are pretty busy, but we wanted to get the ball rolling. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)  
 
  BUGS new website
 
The BUGS website previously www.geocities.com/bugs_aust has now moved to www.ozbricks.com/bugs. thanks and please update any links that you have to the old site. Aaron Webmaster for BUGS (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  LDraw.org MOTM and SOTM winners for August 2001
 
Hi All, This announcement is a *tad* early as I won't be around this evening or on the first. Consider it Karmic balance for the times I was late. :-) Frankly, I was a bit surprised this month. In both categories (Model & Scene), there was an early (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  My latest cathedral.
 
Its been a while since I've done something in CAD, but I found an old flying buttress concept I did a while back and decided to make a cathedral out of it. The result is a bit smaller than previous efforts, but decidedly more unusual. Here is the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Regur Show .Avi's now available
 
Hey all, precious reactions from our guests caught on video as seen by the Big Mech-bot are now up on Brickshelf: (URL) have included a list of the file sizes so you can get an idea of the down load time. Most are small between 1MB and 3MBs. Enjoy! (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Kopaka Rehu - Bionicle MOC
 
Storyline: As the quest to liberate Mata Nui progressed, Makuta threw greater numbers and more experienced Rahi at the Toa to prevent them from acquiring the Masks of Power. Strong cooperation between the Toa kept them from being overwhelmed, but (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  LEGOLAND Announcement fo PNLTC & LEGO Club Weekend...
 
Hi all- Please visit: (URL) see the announcement of PNLTC's presence at LEGOLAND California during the weekend of August 4 & 5, 2001. Click on the "Club Weekend" image to bring up the formal announcement. And...while your on-line, please visit our (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Milwaukee LUG meet Saturday August 4th
 
Hiya! Just a little invite to anyone who wants to stop by, Sarah and I will be hosting a small LUG meet here in Milwaukee next weekend (August 4th). Tim Courtney and a guest will most likely be here (probably with his new ship), and you'll be able (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.announce)
 
  I gone done built me a web-site
 
Groucho Marx once said he wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have him as a member. He also said something about an elephant in his pajamas.....But anyway... Hi everybody and thanks for having me. My name is Dave, I've been building for (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Model & Scene of the Month voting at ldraw.org
 
Well, Here it is. I think I have this thing working alright - at least my testing works properly. So give it a go. Choose an area (Model and/or Scene) and vote away! (URL) Terry K -- (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  All updated Keppler Industries 2.5 is up!
 
I finally finished updated my site, Keppler Industries. Check it out at: (URL) dont forget to check out my main LEGO site: (URL) I should update too sometime soon... Well, check it out, and let me know what you think. And make sure to report any (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish) ! 
 
  Speak your opinion now! LEGO listens to what YOU want!
 
(URL) whole new section to tell your whole opinion about LEGO toys, website, and club! I don't think they take out ANY opinions (there's stuff there about Jack Stone being burned at the stake). If The LEGO Company even looks at this opinion site, we (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  My new and improved website is now online!
 
All of my Space, Air, Water, and Land creations have a new home-- at the shortest URL yet! Most of my old stuff and all my stuff is there. Please feel free to use the rating form on anything you look at: (URL) LMKWYT, update your links, and let me (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build, lugnet.boats, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) ! 
 
  MY NEW MOCS: a chalet, a yellowish castle and a pirate boat (long text!)
 
Hello everyone! I've uploaded some pictures I made of a few MOCS: - A chalet - A yellowish castle - A boat Since we will be moving in a few weeks, I thought it a clever idea to take the pictures before breaking the MOCS down in pieces. Now I have a (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  Train show barriers
 
Here are some pictures of the barriers. (URL) think Larry gave a decent description of how these were made. The plexiglass is 8" high, I used a 24"x48" sheet and cut it into 3 pieces. The pieces of wood are standard 1x2 pine, I chose to cut them out (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce)
 
  MichLUG GATS show - Steve's Pictures
 
Here are my pictures from the show. I also added a few from before the show, and I couldn't resist taking a few extra pictures of Peter Guenther's Oscar Mayer wiener mobile. (URL) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Couple new "future" bikes
 
Hiya Lugnet. I've finished a couple new "future" bikes. (URL) things are getting popular lately, it seems. :) Sorry I don't have any real-life pics or any nice renders of the new ones. I think Jon Palmer may be rendering a couple along with his new (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Armageddon Class Destroyer
 
For the longest time(about three months) my computer has been unable to upload image files to anything. So I've been building, without showing. I now have enough MOCs in waiting to post a new one every day for more than a week! And I've fixed my (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
 
  Indiana AFOLs!
 
If there are any AFOLs out there from Indiana, we're trying to get together a new LUG for Indiana (I'm in Indianapolis but some people are a bit further south). If you have any interest, reply either to me or to the lugnet.loc.us.in.ind group. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Some exciting things are happening!
 
We've had some good stuff in the works for LUGNET. Two items are ready to announce today.. I hope you'll be as excited as I am! ** LEGO Dacta joins LUGNET ** Pitsco - LEGO Dacta will now be participating in discussions here on LUGNET via their own (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  MichLUG GATS Show July 2001 - Scott's Pictures
 
To All, I just got finished uploading the pictures finally. Here is the link: (URL) plan on going though and linking to other peoples pictures of my Shell Station, I don't think I have everything I want. I will provide a thank you on my page and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  MichLUG - GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan - My Report
 
To All, It was a great time and event that MichLUG did this past weekend at the GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was hard work, but I think it was well received, and it was just a blast. Here are my notes, thoughts, and other Scottism’s. : ) (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug) ! 
 
  The Aeolis
 
Pirates beware, the Imperial Guards have a new secret weapon in the fight against freebooters- the skyship Aeolis. You are cordially invited to witness the launching ceremonies. (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.animation)  
 
  New MOC: Shrike Interceptor
 
The Shrike Interceptor is built for high speed and maneuverability. The wings sweep to three different positions: when straight out, they provide the most lift for takeoff and landing; when swept forward, they increase maneuverability at sub-mach (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  Ikros Torso Stickers for sale
 
Follow up to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade Since I've gotten so many requests to print and sell my custom torso stickers, I've decided to do just that. You can find which one's I've printed here: (URL) sheet cotains 5 copies of crusader.jpg, 4 copies (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  North american movie contest! Semi-finalists announced!
 
(URL) a link to the best one) It is announced! Some great movies. One is about the lego figures escaping from the kids, and another is filmed completely out of sculptures! The link above leads to the best one: with perfect custom music, CGI special (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.announce)
 
  LEGO Studios for $44.99 at Futureshop
 
Greets, Just visited Futureshop's website and saw LEGO Studios priced at $44.99 Cdn. (that's approx $30 US) For anyone interested in a low-cost webcam bundled with some even lower-cost bricks ;-) here's the URL... (URL) Cheers! Carl (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  PNLTC show August 4 & 5 at Legoland California
 
From the club that crushed the world's record for longest LEGO train track last August... As mentioned in the current issue of LEGO Mania magazine... Join the Pacific Northwest LEGO Train Club the first weekend of August (that's like 2 weeks away, (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events) !! 
 
  Classics now at shop.lego.com
 
The classics being released in september are now featured on the s@h website. To look at the Gas n Wash Express go to the City section. This set is $49.99. The 6290 Armada Flagship is not available in the regular menu so you must search for the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce)
 
  PLUG officially founded - report
 
Hi! This afternoon I have met two other lugneteers here in Porto in order to found a new LEGO club in Portugal. It was a very profitable meeting, and this is a brief report. First of all, we have decided to call it PLUG (Portuguese Lego Users (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.pt, lugnet.loc.eu, lugnet.loc.br)
 
  "New" MOC: Motorized Ferrari F355 Spider
 
Those of you who went to "BrickFest(sm)" have already seen this...and maybe you even saw me drive it around. Anyway, Monday evening before "BrickFest(sm)", I felt the urge to build, so I tackled a Legoland Miniland scale Ferrari F355 Spider. A (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !! 
 
  New Ldrawn custom: UCS Flash Speeder
 
Please email me feedback if you have any. enjoy: (URL) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  YAAHOOOOO! 24 New studio sets!
 
Anyone seen the new polybag studio sets? If you have bad eyesite and can't see the pictures at (URL) , I'm describibg them below. Tie yourself to your chair before reading 4071 and down. (: 4056- One of those cool lights. 4057- Another cool light. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.animation)
 
  LEGO Mosaic: San Francisco
 
Well, Many of you saw this laid out on the floor at Brickfest 2001, but I actually got it hung on a wall today and was able to take pictures from a good viewing distance: San Francisco Mosaic (URL) now officially begin a sabbatical away from LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Re: *New Brickfest Initial Interest Survey*
 
Hello all. After a wonderful response, I will be closing the LEGO® Brickfest™ Style Event Initial Interest Survey to further submissions. I will close down the site late tonight, so if you haven't yet weighed in with your opinion, please do so at (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.org)  
 
  A Confession and an Apology
 
This message was supposed to be posted last week but I had to leave for camp before I recieved my confirmation e-mail, so here I go... Ever since I first started posting to LUGNET last August, I have been using the false name of Geordan Ballantree. (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Announcing the AdeLUGs Web site.
 
I would like to announce the AdeLUGs web site. (URL) home of the Adelaide LEGO Users Group. Any comments, suggestions or corrections are welcome. Our first ever meeting will be this Saturday at my place. Any lurkers in the Adelaide area, you are (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  *New Brickfest Initial Interest Survey*
 
Greetings all! Over in .events, several folks, especially us nutty West Coasters, have been seriously discussing the possibility of a new Brickfest-like event. I have posted a quick survey to help gauge folks level of interest in this idea. Please (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.org) ! 
 
  Brickfest now in full swing
 
To see what you're missing if you're not here, go to the webcam page... (URL) there is an online chat, just like last year. You can ask questions of participants or whatever it is #brickfest on dal.net (IRC) (posted on behalf of the Brickfest (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest) ! 
 
  BrickFest 2001 - Contact Info (in case you get lost on the way in :-)
 
As we draw closer to the event I said that I would posted Contact Information on the website. (URL) you need to get in touch with us for any reason, Last Names A-J call Christina (202) 550-0483 Last Names L-Z call Denise (703) 475-4947 If you can (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Use found for Timmy! Hoorah!
 
I recently stumbled upon a good use for Timmy heads -- no, not as kindling for your next campfire (they don't burn well anyway) -- but as girls! See this and more on my LEGO site's new page for simple minifig head customizations. Nothing to fancy (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Re: New story contest & Mars winners announced
 
(...) Oh- Sorry (why do I always forget links) Story Contest Site: (URL) story: (URL) story: (URL) story: (URL) Arctic Story: (URL) that story may not be suitable for young children) NICK (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)  
 
  New story contest & Mars winners announced
 
There is a new story contest (prize is a $50 lego set!). You need to write a story based on a picture of the new Dinosaurs sets. Also, the Mars story contest winners were announced (If I wrote a story, I'd have won...). The 8-year-old winner's story (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: The Wanderer, an online image-novella.
 
Whoops! Shiri's post reminded me; I'd forgotten to add that there is some measure of "splatter factor" in this piece, so those with delicate sensibilities and/or young children should click (or not) appropriately. K (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)  
 
  The Wanderer, an online image-novella.
 
X-P'd to: .announce because it seems appropriate somehow .castle.org.cw because plenty of story stuff goes on there - I hope I'm not being too presumptuous .castle.ninja because, well, it'll be obvious momentarily Greetings all. I had the thought (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja) ! 
 
  The Great Redini Was Correct!
 
New colors have appeared! There are 3 shades of orange in (URL) (the floating head at (URL) said that the new colors could be found found at Bionicle.com, and I think they were! Huki (a bionicle guy who lives in Po-Koro) has a mask that looks DARK (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  How many of us are there?
 
Well, almost a year ago, Jonathan Mckay sent around a post wondering if there was anyone his age, ie: under 18. Well the purpose of this post is to see by how many our numbers have grown or shrunk since last August. So, if you are 18 or younger, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.people, lugnet.general)
 
  RichLUG display
 
I have uploaded some pictures taken of the display set up at Tuckahoe Library by RichLug this past Sat. This display will be running through the month of July. Unfortunately one of the hooks in the ceiling gave out under the weight of a Zany (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
 
  New Mecha: Kierbis
 
Thanks to being burned out with my sculptures after finishing Geoffrey, I decided I needed a change of pace. With all these origami mecha bouncing around, I decided I'd give it a try. I needed a different color though, as most of the other normal (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New Mecha - Azriel
 
(URL) *BIG* thank you goes out to Christopher Snead, for his stiffened hinge brick idea! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Coomonfolk's FAQ, or: Calling for assisstance with joking around!
 
Hey guys and gals, In case you haven't heard or noticed yet, there's a new kind of FAQ in town. It's a mean, lean, joking machine - all the while still trying to answer your questions in earnest! The Commonfolk's FAQ is here: (URL) the first (and (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun, lugnet.general, lugnet.faq)


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