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  ldraw.org MOTM & SOTM Voting for December 2001
 
Just a reminder... Voting for the Model/Scene of the Month now commences promptly on the first of each month and runs through to the end of the month. So it is there and waiting now at: (URL) Terry K -- (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  ldraw.org's MOTM & SOTM Winners for November 2001
 
Hi All, Time to announce the winners for November... MOTM: Joseph Gonzalez for his "Shinkitsune" mech. SOTM: Cale Leiphart for "A Garden Tour". Congratulations to both for a job well done. And see both the winners at: (URL) don't forget, with the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) ! 
 
  NGLTC Festival of Trees first place winners!
 
After a great effort by NGLTC club members and non club members our tree display for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Festival of trees was put on display this week. This evening at the preview party we were presented with a surprise, our (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl) !! 
 
  Snowman Sculpture
 
Quick on the toes of my A-10 comes this cute little sculpture. It's a snowman. Find it on the sculpture page, and enjoy! Adrian -- www.brickfrenzy.com (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  [rtlToronto] rtlToronto10: Project X Lego Event Confirmed for February 23rd, 2002
 
Hi folks, Mark it on your calendars, put it in your PalmPilot, scribble it on your hand if you have to-Saturday, February 23rd, 2002 is now confirmed for rtlToronto10: ProjectX*, the tenth rtlToronto Lego event. Being such a special occassion (okay, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
 
  LEGO Sculpture: Santa Claus
 
Here's a Christmas-themed LEGO Sculpture that I actually finished a couple of weeks ago, but have just now gotten around to documenting: LEGO Santa Claus: (URL) ---...--- Eric Harshbarger / eric@ericharshbarger.org / www.ericharshbarger.org "Oh (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Technic A-10 Warthog
 
Hey gang, my latest creation is completed. With 3 technic motors, 1 micromotor, 3 fiberoptic banks, 4 large pneumatic cylinders, and 1 small pneumatic cylinder, this has a lot of nifty features. Check out the A-10 on the technic page. Thanks much (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military) !! 
 
  Grand Admiral to visit Alabama
 
Hi everyone, I'm going to be coming to Auburn, Alabama to visit my family from Dec. 26th to Dec. 31st. It would be real nice if I could meet any and all AFOLs who live in that region. Doesn't Eric H. live in Auburn, also? Hey Eric, can we gather at (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  WAMALUG Meeting December 9th
 
Sunday, December 9th Location: GMU Arlington Campus Room: 257 Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us! Agenda: Discussion Show and Tell brik wars trading and stuff Pictures from the last meeting: (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va)
 
  LCC Command: Carona section online!
 
"Rodger that, incoming. Bay 12 has been cleared for your use and a Defender escort is on their way. Carona Docking Command 22210, out." After a huge amount of time of no updates,I am proud to present the Carona section of LCC Command. You can see it (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Confederation of Planets has moved!
 
I have finally given Freeservers the kick! No more banner ads! No more embedded! I would like to thank Ozbricks.com for now being the hoster of the Confederation of Planets database. (URL) updates: Arizona-Class Heavy Escort Apache-Class Light (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  Pneumatic pump and switch version 2
 
Hi there, here is the 2nd version of a pneumatic pump and switch using a single motor. Whenever the motor runs, the pump produces pressure. Depending on the direction the motor turns, the valve will switch into the one or the other direction. (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  New Mecha, The Rf-79 Tiger
 
Hey'all! It's been awhile since I posted a new mecha, but here it is, the Byzantine Tiger, (yes it's the same one as in my story) I don't really like giving a explanation for my mecha anymore, but this one sort of begs it so here goes, My (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)  
 
  Imagination Takes Flight - Answering the call to action
 
Now here is a thankgiving turkey you wouldn't want to catch. Friends, after much hard work, the red dragon Formeathan has been Ldrawn. Images are here: (URL) entered him into the Ldraw.ord Model of the Month contest as well. Mookie wanted us to have (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.us.texlug)  
 
  PNLTC to show at OMSI in Portland December 8th & 9th
 
The Pacific Northwest Lego Train Club is proud to announce their participation in the annual Science of Art & Toys event the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. PNLTC has participated in this event for several years and although the OMSI display (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Photos of PNLTC display at GATS
 
Hi Everyone, Here's some photos of the PNLTC Display at GATS. (URL) hung out with the guys yesterday for about 5 hours, answered questions (no I will not leave the drawbridge up when the train comes along), and had a good time. Enjoy the pics. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  BR18 Steam Locomotive
 
Hi all, I finished my German BR18 Steam Locomotive this weekend, and managed to take some photos. They're posted on my Brickshelf Gallery: (URL) are a couple of interesting features on it: The engine is a 4-6-2 configuration, and the tie rods and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Merry Christmas! Candy Cane Sculpture
 
Hey gang. It's a little early, but it's time to get into the christmas spirit, don't you think? (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.fun.holiday)  
 
  Introducing a new & improved Shiningston online! new on 11-14-01
 
Here is my new & improved Shiningston online! I've solved the highlighting around the text for better viewing! (URL) let me know how it loads on your computers, if the hightlighting doesn't show up, stuff like that! I have IE 4(I think) on Windows (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.town)
 
  2nd Annual Space Building Contest
 
Two words BLACKTRON I That is right, we are going to have a Blacktron I building contest starting December 1st. (This will give us time to finalize the logistics while you start planning your MOCs :-) The categories are: Regular Categories -- 1. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  rtlToronto Dinner, this Friday, November 16th, 2001
 
Hi folks, Just a reminder, we're doing the rtlToronto dinner for November, this Friday, November 16th, 2001, 6pm at Mel's Montreal Deli. It'll be more fun than watching the West Wing in reverse or getting beat down on the Montreal subway. Bring your (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
 
  The Old Testament Strikes Back
 
Announcing an update to The Brick Testament: Seven new short stories from the Old Testament, from The Tower of Babel to The Seduction of Lot. (URL) And comments always welcome (though I'll be on the road for the next couple of weeks and may not (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) !! 
 
  LEGO Maniac's WebRing
 
...Greetings from your friends, the LEGO Maniac's WebRing RingMasters: Tim, Kyle and Stephen. ...We're trying to beat the ring back into submission and clean everything back up. Over the next several days we will be going through the list of sites (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Pictures from Mich-Mash - The Non-MichLUG Fundraising Event
 
To All, Until I have time for a more formal write up, here is the Brickshelf gallery of my pictures from this event. This event was a fundraiser for one of MichLUG's members, Tony Hedglen, and his church, for a scholarship fund so young people can (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  NGLTC pictures from Atlanta Greenberg show
 
Looks like this past weekend was a busy one for LTCs and LUGs, well not to be left out the North Georgia LEGO Train club presented a layout at the Atlanta Greenberg Toy & Train show. You can view some the pictures at our web site gallery: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl)  
 
  PNLTC to show at Seattle area GATS November 17-18
 
The Pacific Northwest Lego Train Club is proud to announce their participation in the upcoming Seattle area Great American Train Show. This is PNLTC's fifth year at this GATS and it looks to be the best one yet. Headlining the layout will be Tom (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Peter's Pictures
 
---PETER GUENTHER IS HAVING EMAIL PROBLEMS. POSTING IN HIS PLACE--- This weekend, a number of Michlug members participated in a benefit for a retreat center. We had three different areas, so I jokingly called it "Mich-Mash." Rick H. has already (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce)
 
  The TOMLUG Alliance
 
rtlToronto, ParLUGment and MonLUG are proud to announce the TOMLUG Alliance, the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal LEGO User Groups Alliance. We have agreed to not only accept the free flow of members between our groups but encourage members all our groups to (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org) ! 
 
  NEW custom; UCS Cloud Car
 
I know it can't help but be anticlimactic after my B-wing and Y-wing, but my UCS Cloud Car is up for display at my new home; (URL) under "Gareth's Customs" Enjoy! And please post feedback! (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Re: WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
 
Reminder- (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce)
 
  LEGO Maniac's Webring out of hibernation
 
Hi everyone! With several questions about the ring finally prompting me to do something, I've named Kyle Keppler and Stephen Roberts as new caretakers of the ring system. They will process ring submissions and keep the ring active until a more (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.people) ! 
 
  Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms (long)
 
Dear friends, during the last months I mentioned in a few occasions (in lugnet.robotics) that my brother Giulio and I were writing a book. Now the time has come to officially present it. The title of the book is Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms, (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics) !! 
 
  MonLUG holds its first train show!
 
Un message français suivra. A french message will follow. Hello to all, I'm proud to announce MonLUG's first participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at Georges-Vanier High School in Laval (just north of Montreal) on Saturday, (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) ! 
 
  New MOC: Senate Platform
 
here's a link to my latest custom (stated above): (URL) are also available please let me know what you think! thanks guys Adios, 8^) Brucey-Wan Visit My Site - (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Pics: LTC logos and their derivatives
 
There has been a cool tendency of many LEGO Train Clubs to pattern their logos after fallen flags (logos from defunct railroads) that once operated in the region where those clubs reside. I thought that folk might find it interesting if I posted all (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !! 
 
  Ogel's Secret Urban Base in Bricktopia
 
Ogel has set up a front company in Bricktopia to further his evil goals. Check out the innocuous building exterior of the company headquarters here: (URL) what really lurks inside the building here: (URL) here is Ogel's latest fighter, complete with (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !! 
 
  let it begin: caerany update
 
Under Places, ive built Glen Daerndd, although walmart messed up my pictures, so more will be coming there. also Adurjia, land of the nomads, has little bit up. (URL) importantly: News! The story begins to unfold. ive chosen to reveal my story by (...) (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  New MOC: PSU (Police Support Unit)
 
(URL) greatly by works of [1] Masumane Shirow. Also, I had to use all these red and white parts in a model! ;-D Mladen Pejic, over and out! (2 URLs) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.military)
 
  MAALFD launches in site.
 
Dear Reader, The Mutual Aid Association of Lego Fire Department (MAALFD) has launched a new website. The MAALFD is not a club, but rather a lego user group from a few different countries. The map lets us interact without living in the same area. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  [rtlToronto] November Monthly Dinner, Friday Nov 16th, 2001
 
Hi folks, rtlToronto November Monthly Dinner Friday, November 16th, 2001, 6pm Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West (E of Bathurst) (URL) a note to announce the November Monthly Dinner on the 16th, only about two weeks away. Bring your (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
 
  WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
 
Sunday, November 11th Location: GMU Arlington Campus : Metro, Virginia Square, on the orange line. Room: 257 Time: 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. And/or join some of us at Union Station this weekend for the LEGO Harry Potter event. If you're in the area and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
 
  Re: Construction Toy Grading Standards Now Live AND on Lugnet!
 
Hey Y'all: I understand that my proposed Construction Toy Grading Standards may become the de facto standard recommended to shop owners at Brickbay. To honor this small, yet auspicious, nod from Dan J. the standards can now be found in two places! A (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.announce)
 
  ldraw.org's MOTM & SOTM for November
 
Here goes. Thanks to our sys-admin Jacob Sparre Anderson, the new voting system for the Model/Scene Of The Month is up and running. It looks the same, but works differently (and much easier to manage). Details: Voting starts promptly at the turn of (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  LDraw Demonstrations at LEGOWORLD 2001, Zwolle, Netherlands
 
Hi everyone - I just posted Jaco van der Molen's account of the LEGOWORLD 2001 event and his LDraw demonstrations on LDraw.org. Check it out: (URL) Courtney - tim@ldraw.org (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad, lugnet.loc.nl)
 
  New LUGNET Admins
 
I'm pleased to welcome Steve Bliss, Dan Boger, and Jennifer Boger to our LUGNET Adminstration roster. For a long time now, these three have been hard at work, behind the scenes. LUGNET would be in sorry shape if not for their ongoing contributions (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Fish & Flippers concludes!
 
A few months ago I was in a funk. My favorite theme, Aquazone, appeared to be gone for good in production and in the minds of AFOLs. Of course I still had all the pieces, but part of the fun of all these themes is seeing what other people create. (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.contests)
 
  On the wings of eagles... err... hawks
 
My friends, after much hard effort, I bring you the first chapter of Book III. Quite possibly the most visually appealing chapter of the entire thing thus far. So here ya go... Chapter 21 of the Chronicles of Ikros Trapped and Bound (URL) I've been (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish) ! 
 
  The End
 
The winners are posted! (URL) everyone who entered, I had a great time seeing what you came up with. Next year I will do the same contest, with updated rules and better prizes... So keep your minds open and remember to step outside your normal (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests) !! 
 
  Construction Toy Grading Standards Now Live!
 
Hey Y'all: I have created a printer friendly, html version of my proposed construction toy grading standards and it is now live online at: (URL) hope that it will prove useful in providing an easier method of appraising and communicating the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Re: 2002 catalog scans at FBTB
 
(...) Thanks Tim! put this in announce for everyone to see. Wow, for anybody who uses greeblies, (mecha or space builders) it is indeeed a good day! look at that destroyer droid! wow! perfect for greebeeling mecha! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.announce)
 
  Jesus! A massive update to The Brick Testament
 
The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith is pleased to announce the first major expansion of The Brick Testament. Ten new stories have been added to the website, canvassing the four gospels' accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Enjoy: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Scout SDK
 
For those of you who are trying to locate the Scout SDK on TLC's website: [1] It's not there anymore - all the RDS stuff has gone :( [2] I have posted the Scout SDK (docs & software tools) on my homepage: (URL) - the downloads are at the bottom! (...) (23 years ago, 28-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Announcing PB4Y-2 "Privateer"
 
Some of you on build.military may remember I was asking for advice on building gun turrets. I finally finished that and many other challenges, and am pleased to reveal the results of my efforts. The Consolidated PB4Y-2 is a Navy patrol bomber based (...) (23 years ago, 28-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Isaac Asimov's "Anatomy of a [Life On Mars LEGO] Martian"
 
Quotes from "Anatomy of a Martian" by I. Asimov; first published as "Anatomy of a Man from Mars" in Esquire Magazine, September 1965; appearing in the book _Is Anyone There?_. "Let us suppose that we are told flatly: "There is intellignet life on (...) (23 years ago, 28-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)  
 
  The end is nigh for Midnight MOCkery
 
Hello all! I am so happy with the turn out for the contest! A great big thank you to those of you who have entered so far. And a super big PLEASE to those of you who have thought about it, but still haven't entered. The contest ends this Sunday at (...) (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests)  
 
  MOCkery entry: 8 wide Hearse
 
I spent 4 hours this afternoon throwing together a hearse for Sarah's contest. I redid the nose at least twice before I was happy with it. Please LMKWYT! (URL) Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu www.bldesign.org (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.town)
 
  LDraw.org Parts Update 2001-01 Now Available
 
[FUT lugnet.cad] The LDraw.org parts update 2001-01 is now available! This is a landmark release, because it's the first one being handled almost completely by the new Parts Tracker system. There are than 117 files in this release, including over 20 (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev) !! 
 
  LDraw.org to hold sessions at BricksWest 2002 in February
 
Today LDraw.org announces it will be holding several sessions at BricksWest 2002, the LEGO event designed for Adult Fans of LEGO, their families, and children of all ages. The event will be held in Carlsbad, CA, the home of LEGOLAND California. For (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) !! 
 
  Texas AFOLs Now Have a New, Improved Website
 
Greetings. The new and improved website for AFOLA of Texas is now located at: (URL) features tighter format, improved color coordination, better-organized link information, event chronology, and new techno-features such as rollovers and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  October 4th was Lugnet's 3rd anniversary!!
 
Since Scott brought up anniversaries... October 4th was Lugnet's 3rd anniversary! (more or less: (URL) don't think it was mentioned, and I think it should be acknowledged. Thanks for all the hard work Todd and Suz! I think we all should give (...) (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  MichLUG 1st Anniversary Meeting - Scott's Report
 
To All, MichLUG has a great meeting on Saturday, October 20th, 2001. We were celebrating the 1st anniversary of MichLUG, right back where we started, in Dewitt, town of progress. : ) My apologies for the lateness of the post, it was a busy morning. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  3 New buildings for GATS in January
 
Well I have complete 2 new buildings for the GATS MichLUG display in January. And got a good start on another. The first was White with Blue trim: (URL) second, which I will be changing the design soon is a Townhouse style building. I wanted to make (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Caerany update
 
I've added a few extra characters that are of import, also more importantly, the map of Caerany. theres also a little discussion of caeric weapons, featuring my first custom made weapon: the hacksword (a cross between a sword and an axe). enjoy (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Chapter 2 of Subterfugitives Webcomic now online!
 
Disc One : Chapter Two is now ready for viewing: Parental Discretion is advised. This comic is intended for AFOLs, so while there are silly things in parts of it, there are also some things parents should decide if their kids can see. (URL) link (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  The End of Book II
 
Return of the epic or just a long short story? My friends, I bring to you, after much effort, the last chapter of the second book of the Chronicles of Ikros! Say that three times fast. So, I am proud to present: Chapter 20 of The Chronicles of Ikros (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.publish) ! 
 
  Midnight MOCkery
 
Perhaps it is my fault for not knowing the correct way to promote a contest, but I have to say I was expecting more entries... If I get ten more entries I will add in an OVER ALL winner and the prize for that will be Hagrid's Hut, that is in (...) (23 years ago, 20-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests) !! 
 
  Happy Halloween Lugnet!
 
I realize it's early, but... In the spirit of this pagan holiday, I made this... (URL) a fun, a safe, and a Happy Halloween Lugnet! --Anthony (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.fun, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.org.us.texlug)  
 
  Legomaster to Exhibit this weekend
 
Folks, I will be Exhibiting at the Jersey City Artist Studio Tour this weekend Saturday and Sunday Oct. 21st and 22nd at the 111 First Street Art building in New Jersey. This is my 10th year doing this show and it is always great. The Studio Tour (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)  
 
  RichLUG to Display at RF&P Show
 
RichLUG (Richmond Lego Users Group) will be unveiling its first train display at the 24th Annual RF&P Model Railroad Show and Sale, November 3-4 and 10-11, at the Science Museum of Virginia, in Richmond. The display will include a downtown cityscape (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
 
  GMLTC layout 'show' pictures
 
Yes, the new GMLTC train layout has had its world premier at the 2001 Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota. We had four completed modules, of our ultimate plan of 16 modules in the layout. This is our first layout built to handle 8-wide trains, with two (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  The Debut of The Legomaster's Lego Continuum
 
Well Folks it's been a long time and a long road traveled, I am proud to announce the Debut of my Web Site: The Legomaster's Lego Continuum (URL) visit the site and let me know your impressions! Thank you Eric Sophie (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug) ! 
 
  Announcing BricksWest™ 2002 - The West Coast LEGO® Fan Event
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Matthew Gerber (866) 422-8993 VOICE/FAX admin@brickswest.com (URL) BricksWest™ 2002 - The West Coast LEGO® Fan Event October 14, 2001—Today the volunteer committee of organizers is proud to officially announce (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events) !! 
 
  New MOC - "Coyote" High-Mobility Mecha
 
(URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.military)  
 
  The BrickTopia Disney Store
 
This is my latest building, the BrickTopia Disney Store: (URL) miss the amusing descriptions regarding the interior shots (link on bottom of first page). Here is a link to the main city page. I added a new "midtown" view. (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town) ! 
 
  LEGO bricks not only go under the tree at Christmas.....
 
LEGO bricks not only go under the tree at Christmas, at this year’s Festival of Trees will be on the tree. Atlanta, Ga. – The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) is proud to announce their participation in the 25th Annual Festival of Trees. The (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl) !! 
 
  My Display & MOCs -Finally Online!
 
After *seven* years of promising "someday soon I'll scan some pics", *finally* I have built a small website to display my LEGO(R) collection... (URL) Pics include views of my Town display (Billundia), a few Castle MOCs, and the MOC Globe Theatre... (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)  
 
  It's a boy! (and he already has his first LEGO!)
 
Greetings all! It's been a busy couple of days for the Gerber household...our second child was born Tuesday, October 9, 2001. I present to you, as part of the LUGNET baby boom, Zachary Isaac Gerber: (URL) entered the world at 7:16 AM, weighed 7 (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  New micro-mechs unleashed on the universe
 
Maybe these are microfig, or maybe they're just micro. But they're out to kick butt in any case.... (URL) (cuz I don't usually read .mecha) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  [rtlToronto] Less Than a Week to rtlToronto9: Show Me the Monkey!
 
rtlToronto9: Show Me the Monkey! The Seventh Toronto Lego Robotics Event Saturday, October 13th, 2001 Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College Street (West of St George) Competitors 10AM, Audience 1PM rtlToronto9 will be the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Suburban Station
 
Maybe those juniorised 6478s aren't as useless as I thought... (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Intoducing the Blank Sheilds (Castle World)
 
After several months of procrastination, I've finally assembled the website for the Blank Shields, a mercenary company that operates in Castle World. (URL) Blank Shields are open for business! I'd be more than happy to work with any other (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
 
  WAMALUG Meeting: October 14th
 
Sunday, October 14th Location: GMU Arlington Campus : Metro, Virginia Square, on the orange line. Room: 257 Time: 1:00-5:00 If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in. Agenda: Show and tell trading LEGO brick and ideas general (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.loc.us.md)  
 
  Castle World - The Isle of Mist
 
Fellow denizens of Castle World, We are proud to bring you The Isle of Mist. But first, some things you should know about this fabled island: We've decided to do it in realtime. This means starting from the day you make and take pictures/post about (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  S@H Australia is online + Bulk ordering offer
 
Just checked out S@H for Australia and the shipping charges are astronomical for small orders, $50AU shipping for a $25AU order. However, there is a $90AU limit, as any orders over $250AU ship at $90AU, no more. So the obvious as already been (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Mecha-zuna, a pictoral Story...
 
Well, this is a re-post to .announce since I didn't get any response the first time, And before I keep on going with this I need to know if people are interested! here's the original post:(URL) know there isn't much now, but I want to know if people (...) (23 years ago, 3-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce)
 
  Winners of LDraw.org's October 2001 Model/Scene Of The Month
 
Hi all, Sorry for being a day late, but I felt the need to have Jacob (the server admin for ldraw.org) verify the voting tallies. Not because it was close, but because I won. :-) (short pause here for a victory dance)... OK, <pant, pant) I'm back at (...) (23 years ago, 3-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Blockchoice Custom Kit #02, Row Crop Farm Tractor
 
I've now started on a Row Crop Farm tractor. This sit may be available BEFORE the Ore Car. For a set price of $15 + shipping, this tractor can be yours, I will accept advanced orders soon! Click below for an image: (URL) I have to note, that the Ore (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
 
  [rtlToronto] October Monthly Dinner on the 19th
 
Hi folks, rtlToronto October Monthly Dinner Friday, October 19th, 2001 - 6 pm Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West (E of Bathurst) Since I haven't seen anyone disagree with October 19th, let's get together then for the October Monthly Dinner. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
 
  Monthly MOC: Small Pink Polonez Racer
 
The monthly creation is a small pink racer called Polnez. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)  
 
  Texas AFOL Meeting Report
 
The AFOL meeting (Sept. 29th) was a great success! You'll find a few pics and a quick summary here: (URL) again to all who showed up and a special thanks goes to Jason Spangler for hosting the event. Everyone (all 15 of us) had an excellent time and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events) ! 
 
  Infomal Lego Gathering - Cleveland, OH
 
Just a last minute note to let everyone know that we are having an infomal gathering at my house in Cleveland tomorrow, Monday, October 1, 2001. The infamous Larry P will be in town and asked if we wanted to get together for general lego silliness, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.oh.cle, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, lugnet.announce)
 
  The Super Toa: Five Toa MOC's (and a dog)
 
I have posted pictures of my five "Super Toa" original creations. These Toa are greatly enhanced versions of the sets released by Lego. The main link is here: (URL) what the thumbnails show, the underlying images are quite sharp, and if you want to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha) ! 
 
  Announcing my entrance to the Custom Kit Market (pre-production model ore car)...
 
I've decided to start making custom kits. They will be sold through Brickbay, with a larger description on my website. Here is a pre-production MLCAD test of an ore car design I've been working on: (URL) . YES it is an 8-wide, I'll also be (...) (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Starship Regent
 
Greetings! A funny thing happened on the way to the scrap heap! I was painfully taking apart Gibraltar when I had the sudden inspiration to whip together an attack cruiser, sort of "Gibraltar Lite." So after much recycling, Starship Regent has (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  NEW Custom: UCS B-wing!
 
Enjoy! And, as always, please post or mail comments! :) (URL) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Classic racing car
 
Last night (this morning) I finally got around to make building instructions for a classic racing car I built back in 1995: (URL) you look at the LDraw file, you will see the colours actually used in the model. The rendered instructions and the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers)  
 
  Tower of the Mystic Stone
 
Oh ye of such curiosity! Do not let your interest hinder your safety. Those who seek the Tower of the Mystic Stone will find only madness. Many have gone to... (URL) never to be seen again. But if ye should enter and return, wouldst thou tell me (...) (23 years ago, 26-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle) ! 
 
  ldraw.org MOTM & SOTM Voting for October 2001
 
Hi all, Voting is up and running at: (URL) Terry K -- (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  e-mail delay
 
The LUGNET Admins are aware there's a delay in delivery of posting confirmations and other e-mail. We're at work on this problem. Meanwhile, the web interface allows posting and viewing. Thanks for your patience. -Suzanne Rich LUGNET Admin (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce)
 
  New MOC: Moller M400 Skycar
 
I have completed a minifig scale version of the M400 Skycar by Moller International. (URL) model contains various SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques, with several 2-3-4-5 and "half stud" transformations in a small space. The front nacelles and nose (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.space) !! 


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