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So large... So beautiful... LOL!!! Excellent job Eric! Oh BTW, (I might have told you this before, but maybe not) your San sculpture from Princess Mononoke is AWESOME!!! BUT! What would really blow me away is if you did a sculpture of a Lord of the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Ah, the common DNA of all Minifigs (except Timmies and JarJars) Excellent work. I hope you are nominated for the Nobel. :^) ~1st Lieutenant, Fleebnork Division Muffin Head (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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That is really awesome Eric. I always wanted to do something with a spiral. This might inspire me. Another great piece by one of the best builders. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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I just sent this, but I think that my computer's date was messed up and may not have sent correctly (...) but (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Hello everyone, my name is Eric DeGiuli and I would like to announce my first published MOC: a Space Shuttle in the style of Classic Space. I would guess that it took me 8 hours of straight building time to make, but spread out (very unevenly) over (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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A while back a number of 'mathematically inclined' LEGO models were posted and generated a lot of interest. Here's my contribution to such a theme: (URL) ---...--- Eric Harshbarger / eric@ericharshbarger.org / www.ericharshbarger.org "Oh please, if (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) !!
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(...) Ok this is my first post I've done. I have been reading Lugnet for about two years. I am 14 years old and am hoping for the time when I don't have to go to school. I am in the keep category because I tend to have things built for a little (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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The Condor's wings have been sitting on my desk for a while, and since it is Spring Break here, i decided to finish her. Here is the link... (URL) is armed with two forward blasters and alot of missile hardpoints (no missiles). It has two Tiberdyne (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes! Actually, the A-Wing Carrier was scrapped just before my in-laws visited in December (it took up so much space in our other bedroom). I usually keep models until I'm satisfied with the photos I've taken. The A-Wing Carrier stayed around (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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But what about Dan? (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Mel, I thought the purpose of 2870s was to even up the female/male ratio. Though being brunettes, the China comment would still apply. (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I've looked into this and apparently color sensors can only differentiate between black, white and grey which to me was really bad news. The £150 spent on mindstorms to build a sorter would also be better spent on more technic and a bit of (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Those who like custom minifigs or are pirate fans should check out this site (sorry, I can only read one word in twenty of German, but the pictures speak for themselves). (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) nah this isn't a joke as much as my own sarcasm may have been on some other issues :P but this is a nice way (for when it comes out) to get that female~male population even (my collection of minifigs looks like China right now, so many men and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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...I've been giving serious thought to sorting my collection, even if only by color. lazy though I am, i know that all my really cool pieces are cowering in fear at the bottom of the huge (60 gallons) tub which houses the bulk of my collection. (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) This is a very timely subject for me. I'm a life-long Non-sorter with only 1 or two break downs in my career. I've always had the draws but never sorted, until recently that is. I couldn't stand it any more, scrabbling through box's of lego to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) While I agree a universal set to please everyone is impossible, I think a universal set to please anyone is impossible. I used to use pneumatics a lot but none of my latest models have any (apart from my bulldozer). What we should turn our (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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James Simpson wrote that he was a tinkerer that liked the old Universal Sets. Some years ago, I found a beat up 8062 case with all the parts still in bags. I used to take it on trips to help relax on business trips. Then I got into Mindstorms and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Your display case reminds me of a fond childhood memory. When I was young, my mom managed to come how with a 5 or 6-foot high revolving plastic pink display stand from some store that kept L'eggs or some such feminine product on it. I kept (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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(...) I've come to the conclusion that I'm really a tinkerer. I've also come to the conclusion that having too many Lego is burdensome for me because I want the experience to be relaxing, but it definitely is not when I have to unpack and lug around (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Selçuk Göre <ssgore@superonline.com> wrote in message news:3AC2DB0A.5F656B...ine.com... (...) tear (...) and (...) of (...) Currently (...) behind it. (...) Build it according to the directions, leave it alone, ignore it, go into another mini dark (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Greg Majewski <citrusx__@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GA9prz.LH9@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) my (...) will (...) I've been making a similar kind of thing for "Lego RoboWarriors" -- a competition between me and a few friends, like Robot (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Clubs? nah, LEGO doesn't make clubs :^) The take I have on it is, at the moment is a bunch of us would like to get the Castle stickers done before branching out into other themes. But I am NOT a 'ringleader' of this so I could be mistaken, (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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The Star Wars Landspeeder has an elegant way of seating two people comfortably in a 6-wide vehicle... -- Eric DeGiuli remove DIESPAM to reply (...) (URL) ---...--- --- (...) Marx (24 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.build)
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My spaceplane (which some of you may have been following in my Brickshelf folder) is complete! A full 110 studs wide and as long, this spaceplane is chock full of details. Well, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves: (URL) Lambrecht (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build)
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Thanks Bryce! The hose + 1x clip ammunition belt was a result of me always wanting to do something original and new. ;-) (...) model, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) the minifig tidbits are always a nice touch. I noticed you're using the top of the 1x2 hing again...that's an interesting detail piece. Keep me updated on your progress. Bryce (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I tend to keep things together for as long as possible before I need the parts or change directions. All but one of my six wide trains are now destroyed as I went over to 8wide. Somethings I can't bear to take apart: I have a trio of (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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I should have done this during my earlier post. I just want to introduce myself. My name is Drew Setter and I'm waiting for my registration information to process so I can become a full fledged member. I've been lurking around lugnet for awhile now (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) As tonight's Stargate is rubbish I thought I'd check. And my conclusion is you are indeed wrong. The barrels are close but do not touch and are free to rotate. Perhaps you got it mixed up with another similair part, good try though. Steve (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) futuristic (...) Oh! Okay... You got me there... ;-) /// searches for another excuse.../// I wanna be different!!! ;-) BTW your suggestion was really good; I'll have to start looking for more of those smooth cylinders. Mladen Pejic, over and (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I have a draw full of mecha manga, I've never seen a minigun that didn't have perfectly round barrels's either real or cartoon! Steve (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) gun (...) or (...) <snip> if I'm thinking of the same piece you are (the 2 stud long, round pieces with a technic snap in each end?) wouldn't they be too large? I don't have one on hand, but I seem to recall them being slightly too wide to be (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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Ummm... There are four reasons why I did leave the the technic bushs there: A) I like to stick to a specific colour scheme when I build my models. My mecha transport will have a grey, dark-grey, and yellow colour scheme. I don't want any black on (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Monthly MOC: Morris CS8 3/4-ton truck
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(...) Brilliant! Amazing fidelity to the original in only a few studs. The innovative use of the quarter arch to do the front fenders is my favorite design touch. ++Lar (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I love this gun and I'm not critacising but I have two suggestions, either leave off the bush'es and leave the axles for barrels (like I used to do) or a much better idea is to use the technic barrel piece (75535 Technic Pin Joiner Round) in (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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This month I have made a small Morris CS8 3/4-ton truck. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general) !
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Thanks for the compliments to the work, Josh. eric (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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Looks cool! Now I can't wait to figure out how the heck you are gunna use that in a mecha transport... Build on! (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Rob robo2705@hotmail.com (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build)
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I know I said I wouldn't post lame updates on the progress of my newest model, but I thought this one was more than worthy... (URL) Technical drawings of the 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun from the A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt II. Mladen Pejic, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Amy, (...) Looks great! Scott S. -- (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Here's what the tan suit looks like... (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Heh, I forgot to mention the comaro,LOVE IT!! (a lot better than my tries at one) Gary blessing <blessing@icefog.net> wrote in message news:GB34sx.88E@lugnet.com... (...) theme (...) (URL) > jpg (...) (URL) > pg (...) (URL) > pg (...) (URL) > g (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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That is so cool,acurate too! I've been thinking of doing a super hero theme lately, maybe I'll use a batmobile! Keep up the good work Rod!! Gary E. Blessing Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:GB2IHF.CM7@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) I think so too. That is why I set the follow-ups to go to lugnet.dear-lego James J. P.S.: After thinking about it, the hoods from the Star Wars Emperor's guards or ninjas would be interesting if used on a bishop... (...) It would be nice if (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Heat sinks at maximum, ride along the rim, switch to Lydar, they cannot escape. (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Some of the links got cut off. Here is a link to the directory: (URL) Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:GB2ID7.CEF@lugnet.com... (...) (3 URLs) (...) (URL) pg (...) (URL) pg (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Somehow the links got cut off. Here is a shorter linke to the directory (URL) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Some how the links got cut off. Here is a shorter link to the directory: (URL) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) <snip> (...) The links got cut off! Josh (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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These are some new auto creations from a local AFOL, Rod Ripley (He doesn't yet have LUGNET access): (URL) believe that he can read your responses. (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Rod Ripley is a local AFOL who doesn't yet have LUGNET access. Here are some cool Mech's he built. (URL) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Guys, Rod Ripley is an AFOL in our area who doesn't yet have LUGNET membership. Here is a pretty cool spaceship he displayed at the last LUGOLA meeting. I believe that he can read your comments. (URL) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BLAST debut - Thank you
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(...) Thanks Eddy, I still have some changes to make to the site, but overall the reception has been very good. The trainer is interesting, it came about because at the time I was running low on black Lego so I created the “Trainer” concept so I (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Oooo! That is so clean and simple, yet with so much detail! I love it. Similar to my Castle chess set that I have on the back-burner,very very nice, promise I won't steal any ideas ;) Very well constructed! Aaron (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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James, Thanks for the kinds words on the set. Your idea of Lego offering pre-made chess boards is a very good one. As usual, AFOLs can come up with ideas that would probably be money makers for TLC but some of our ideas never see the light of day. (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Ankle actuators hang freely as thrust is applied, vector as I drop, retro rockets, I touch down softly. -[Pilot, 1st sqaud Drop Mech]- (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"David Eaton" <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:GB12Ju.Hrw@lugnet.com... (...) Ames (...) I (...) Ditto. The first copy of a set always gets built just to see how it goes together. Multiple sets only get built if there is a reason (several (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes.... but... but... He MADE Dick Dastardly's Car!!! :):) I LOVED that cartoon! :) *suddenly gets the idea to make "The Great Race"....* "And here comes The Great Leslie! Closely followed by Professor Fate! Wait! Professor Fate's car just (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Only if: A) I've never had the set and always (even for a few months :) wanted it. B) To see how a design function works. C) It is the first time I've purchased the set. D) I suspect that a part may be missing (like some Millenium Falcons I (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) That's EXACTLY what I used to do-- up until a few months ago. Even when Ames had that 75% off all SW sets and I bought 6 X-wings (and a bunch of other stuff), I built ALL of 'em. But several months ago, I broke down and said 'forget it'. I'll (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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Only recently I bought my first set for parts only (the Sith-thingy in a garage sale). I did build the thing (I think I was watching F1 in Malaysia at the time) but it only lasted a day.... All I buy really is technic and Model Team, and they're (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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Wow! That AT-AT is amazing! I didn't know that such things were posible at such a small scale. Pure lego genius! THe other mecha are very nice too, but the AT-AT just takes the show. And the photography is awesome! Man... (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) My habit is to tear 'em down for a rebuild until I get the lowest number of bricks used with the highest level of functional detail and strongest and most efficient design. I've been doing this since I was a kid and I noticed as I returned to (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.starwars, Shaun Sullivan writes: ... (...) Oh man, those are 2 tables I wish I could see in person! Your WWII models and your SW walkers are just awesome. (...) Yeah, me too. I'm running out of room though. Oh well. Before, I used to use (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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(...) Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'll ask. The worst that can happen is they'll say 'no'. Or maybe they'll come after me with clubs... Amy (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) for the kings in addition to flag changes, but it still looks great. It is obvious that you put a lot of work into this board. It would be nice if The LEGO would save fans the trouble by offering pre-made chess boards so that we could build (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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(...) Yes. I am on the list and have been after them to consider townies, but not particularly successfully. Even so, maybe they would accept stickers submissions from others... I think they were talking about some high quality paper and getting the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) It seems to have been set up specifically for that castle sticker project, but I'll hang around and watch, anyway. They've got a page of really neat sticker designs. Amy (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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what a wonderful concept, haiku, mecha, lego... *orgasm* (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Amy, I would be interested in some suit stickers, as well as any generic town ones. Space ones would be really neat! : ) Scott S. -- (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Yes. (...) Yes. (...) Consider joining the LegoStickerDesign mailing list. It's on yahoogroups. Significant effort has already been expended and they have some very nice designs. Castleish, though, at least right now. (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Has anyone made any graphics for minifig torsos available online for printing on stickers? Would anyone be interested if I were to do so? I've got a design for a suit and tie that I plan to duplicate in various colors for printing on Avery labels. (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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I tried removing the printing on a minifig torso using Brasso yesterday. It worked, but it was a lot of work. I'm almost convinced it was the rubbing and not the Brasso that did the trick. Has anyone discovered an easier way to do this, chemically? (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Mecha haiku (Was Re: huge japanese page of small mecha)
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(...) Gleefully ignore Gravity like the cherry blossom on the wind :^D ~1st Lieutenant, Fleebnork Division Muffin Head (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) (URL) has a beautiful micro AT-ST, AT-AT, and a mirco space ship as well. Also it appear that Ayucow knows Mr. Fujisawa of DNTRI fame... "I have many chances to see Mr.Fujisawa's great mechs.(I live in the neighborhood of him.)" (taken from (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like this "origami mech" term. It conveys the idea and feel of these little mecha perfectly. (...) Yes many clever part uses. (...) this line made me giggle..."Gleefully ingnore gravity". I dunno...I think maybe it sounds like mecha poetry. (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *ahem* WOOO...OOOHOOO...OOO!!!...!!! Sorry, I've been waiting for these for a loooong time. :) Jeff (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.sports, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Great question! In part because all of us have to wrestle with this question all the time! (...) For the most part, I'm definitely in the "keep models together" category. I have a table covered with all of my WWII models right now, and another one (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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Thanks for the addresses. I'll have to go check those out as soon as I have a chance to, I just got addicted to and online game so I haven't had much time for legos =(. Or much over anything else for that matter. but i have been doing a bit of work (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd call these origami mechs. Small, intricate, beautiful. There was one mech where a SW Battle Droid body was used as part of head, very clever parts use. When I saw the minifig scale gundam style cockpit cutaways at the bottom the same size (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dang, not only did he manage to convey the image of mecha in a teeny little size, but he managed to make some of them transform! <whistles amazedly> ~1st Lieutenant, Fleebnork Division Muffin Head (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've been link-jumping through what pages i could, and didn't find much that came close to that first page, although this page has a few similar designs: (URL) its crazy to think how much great design we haven't seen, even with brickshelf. My (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow. Mind boggling, it is. Though it makes you wonder what kind of connections those Japanese people have, if this is the kind of web sites they make. And the transformations bring back some fond memories of my eary youth back in the mid- to (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) With the recent surfacing of Eric Sophie and now this guy I can't help but wonder how many other mech makers are out there??... ^_^ Bryce (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (shape/colorscheme/posability) and then when I saw that some of them transform... WOW. I'd love to see these mecha in full detail minifig scale... that would rock my worldview! cheers! Joel K (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! Damn! Those mini-mecha are AMAZING!!! I wonder how long it took this guy to create all those DIFFERENT mecha, and all those COOL weapons and accessories for them?!?! (...) you (...) (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for bringing this to our attention, and....Jeremy, I'm sending you round trip air fair, so you can tell him "I" said thanx too!! I gotta be honest, at first I was: "like - ehh" but then I said this is good stuff, yiesh!! it's great!! almost (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If you don't find me in the next few days, it's because I've ditched my day job and flown over to Japan to shake the hand of this genius. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Extremely brilliant - even transformable - designs.. And on a cable modemit still took me close to 2 minutes to get those images all cached.. oi. It was well worth the wait, however. Thanks for sharing! Joel J (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I found this absolutly gigantic page of brilliant mecha designs while atttmpting to navigate through some japanese lego pages. Just thought you might like to take a look, if you haven't seen it before, but beware, if you have anything below a T-1 (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) [...] (...) It has been helpful in a few situations, where there was a cheesy set that I didn't care much to see built - but it turned out that this cheesy set included some cool new construction technique which I was able to add to my (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hehe..I've found pieces I forgot I had doing this. ;) ANd yes, finding new ways to do things is fun - it gets me out of the rut caused because "That's how I've always done it." :) Joel J (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I've got one of these as well. Sometimes I'll sit down and try to turn multiple junkyard fragments from different models into one model. I've not yet attained success with this, but it's good for ideas. -JDF (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Bram, I don't build anymore because is messes up my parts sorting! Bob (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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