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I was under the impression that ALL bags do contain 90 bricks each. So if a mosaic needs just one black, you end up with 89 extra. jt (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Some odds and ends built over the last year or so. In some cases I feel like details are sparse, so I'm curious what people thank about them. Historically minded, here's a trireme: (URL) space, here's a little personal vessel: (URL) back on earth, a (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Wow, John! Now *that's* taking the initiative ;) I suspect that the color bags do not all contain 90 bricks each then? A simple calculation of 90 bricks per bag * the number of bags per set yields vastly differing amounts. A minimum of 1936 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) The deed is done. This is from the order confirmation and not out of the box, as it were - I'll confirm when they arrive just to be anal. K34431 LEGO Mosaic Cat 2 - White 4 - Light Gray 3 - Medium Gray 6 - Dark Gray 8 - Black K34432 LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Hi all! As a birthday present I gave a copy of the new Mini X-wing/TIE and from the parts left over my friend managed to build an interesting gadget: (URL) occured to me it might be useful in SNOT applications. The cool part is that my friend has (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build)
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I just added a bunch of photos of stuff I have been working on for new kits to my Military gallery. Lindsay's amazing Takao model inspired me to take some pictures of the Quad 40 mount I recently built, so I posted the while I was at it to: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) yeah IM spoiled thraxis says mr "I TRADED MY BENZ FOR THE MINI COOPER BLING BLING" lol ::rolleyes:: you and bryce should get together create super MOC ;) i think bryce is gettnig little crazy with the whole torment thing you need to add some (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Greg, Your stuff is pretty good for a youngin and a spoiled one at that! :-P But anyhow as you know I am the premire Bionicle builder here and don't you forget it! Oh wait, Bryce is the premire Bionicle builder here. Oh well, never mind. (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) bionicle rulesz0rz, where else can you get such a poseable action figure? its so fun playing with these things o and the goblin, i was referring to these goblins: (URL) all the japanese lego builders seem to get like 4000 hits.. dang their (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Giant Robot Week on Toonami (was re: Maybe a new Idea for .mecha)
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All right if a few of us want to do it say lets start with the Old School Giant Robots!! Starting February 24th Toonami is running an entire week of Giant Robot shows. OLD Giagantor, looks like some Nadesco, Gundam, Robotech, Big-O, and some others (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pah! to 'reasonable price. If a set's good enough, like this one, people will pay any price to own it ;) For example - ISD. Allister (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eh, who cares. I like big stompa mechs. Macross, BT, whatever. Don't tell, but I got an appleseed thing real bad. (...) hmm, okay. Kind of funny because I thought the legs looked overly lumpy with the mid member sticking out on the side. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"ssenkrahsemaj" <jamesharkness@hotmail.com> mumbled in news:HA85E0.FEJ@lugnet.com: (...) The RCX is the core of LEGO Mindstorms. It comes with the Robotics Invention System It is a microprocessor built into a big LEGO brick. You can attach different (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: BricksWest™ 2003 Public Expo : Emergency Update For Attendees
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(...) Actually, Eric, I sent two... but they'll fit together in the space you mention here-- many thanks for staying on top of this! I hope you like my new MOC... ;^) stuart (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: BricksWest™ 2003 Public Expo : Emergency Update For Attendees
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#4 Brian Cooper sending one Mech needs 2x2 foot space. #5 Stuart Immonen sending one Mech needs 2x2 foot space. e P.S. I still need power for Jama, extentsion cords avail.? (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all! Since my LEGO budget does not allow it, I pass this idea on to the community. Build a Female Mech using a piece found in <set:7418-1> Scorpion Palace. Since it would require two copies of that set it's a bit heavy for my wallet. (URL) think (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) because it rips off Macross. Grrr.), but I really like your 'mechs. You always seem to hit the proper balance of fantasy and reality. That said, I have only one real complaint. I think the legs are a bit skinny in comparison to the torso. It's (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Bummmmer! I won't be setting until Saturday morning. So if its cool I'll hang around with Dan and help out Friday. I can imagine all the shuffling thats going on. I'm good with this, all the shows I've done. Sometimes things don't go as planned and (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I agree. This is a nice way to get a little community spirit going around here. Ooh! Ooh! Do transforming mecha first, while I still have all these designs laying around :) I'm definitely looking forward to this. -jeremiah- (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Exo-Stormtrooper Unit
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(...) Already done. Very good advice-Semaj (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Uh forgive my naivete but what is the rcx? And by all means do so you have my blessing-Semaj (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What Parts do you think are stringy? I kept switching back and forth between a shortened waist and the version now it looked too stocky so i made it longer. I'm gonna make a varying troop of them when i get more pieces and create a diorama for (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My Brickshelf
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(...) Okay which one is the goblin??? Your stuff looks good like tony i really don't have any experience with bionicle other than of course the joints and feet. I want to see some lego mech's out of you Mister! Let go of thy Devil Mistress Bionicle (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think it's a pretty good idea, we do something a little similar for our SEALUG meetings a "theme" for the month. This isn't such a bad idea. It does help one to think outside of the box so to speak. Also, Jon's doing something similar with the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, that's what I'm here for, to entertain and scare... <bulldog> (...) Really? I honestly thought it looked a tad funny lacking any kind of waist, and, well, it's got no engine built in so it's kind of a leap for me... (...) See, the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was just browsing LRP translated for the first time and I saw that they build mecha in catagories for fun. Like one month they had a transforming catagory, the next was say mass production style. I think it would be cool to have a sorta LRP-ish (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Those are very cool. You've used Bionicle well in these MOCs. The quadropod has to be my favorite, the shape and movement is just so cool! Those look very posable, as well. Thanks for the new building style! :D (from another 13 year old)-JHK p.s. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LOL grr ill get you bryce! *shakes fist* you are SO getting the pimple picture puton .mecha! :D (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks for the reply, chock 1 up for ME! sadly more people do not build in bionicle, otherwise i would have more ideas to leech off of.. and have even further criticism (jeff and bryce = busy). okay excuse time! if you havent looked at my bio (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) folder! That thing rocks! And those toilets are so classic!!! Oh wait that's someone else... Sorry. Well your stuff is really good too. Later, Bryce (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) this thing, make it oh so cooler, maybe some gray battle droid torsos for thighs and modified 1x1 tiles put on the shins? (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You know Mark, as much as 'mechs' often make me cringe, in addition to bringing up negative preconceptions in my mind, I simply cannot stop checking out and staring at your exceptional work. ;-) (...) generally 'kewl' mechs I've ever seen, but (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ok I will admit that the ONLY exposure I have to bionicle MOCs are Jeff Ranjo's. You stuff is pretty sweet, and I see that you actually did a few of Jeff's GAs. Since I know little about the subject of building in that style I will offer little (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Exo-Stormtrooper Unit
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(...) Sorry about that after reading Greg Oxsen's post I was ashamed of the pictures I intitally posted. So I took another set that aren't as static as my last ones even did a little scene. Here are some of the deep links. (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Save your valentines with this BIs
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Sorry about this but that last message was NOT ready to go. I sent the draft version of the annoucemnet prior to proofing. =) -AHui ***...*** Don’t know what to get your loved one for valentines? Well we got the answer! With only 48 hours left A&M (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Don’t know what to get your loved one for valentines? Well we got the answer! With only 48 hours left A&M Productions is proud to present a new set of building instructions by entitled Be Mine Sculptor! This sculptor is a creation of Tony Hafner and (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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I was having trouble loading the links this morning, and now I can acess Brickshelf, but your Exo-Stormie folder is not yet "public". thanks. (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dang, you were up pretty late, couldn't sleep either eh? (...) Star Wars mini sets, the tile is from the snow speeder. (...) The legs started as an exercize in seeing if I could get some mobility out of a small design. The legs are only held (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I saw these last night and wow! you have been holding out on us! the Bulldog, or as I called it the 'Blood'Dog because of all the blodd red parts. The torso is great, I love the SNOT arround the cockpit area that as the hose and such. (BTW where did (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yup, this one's not as great as the rest, maybe that's why he doesn't show it. So can your translate Japanese? What does "Sotai-Kun" mean, that is the name of his armature. out Tony Knaak (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Snow Daddy's been at it again. Time to show the new stuff and reveal the smaller stuff that's been sitting on the shelf: First the new, Bulldog: (teaser) (URL) moderation: (URL) is Bot an adaptation of one of Jamie's creations: (tease) (URL) mod: (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"ssenkrahsemaj" <jamesharkness@hotmail.com> mumbled in news:HA5xwC.6u@lugnet.com: (...) Very Storm-tropperesque and a bit Aliens-esque (the yellow loader from James Cameron's "Aliens") I definitely like it :) Makes me want to build a big version (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Some of you may have seen (URL) picture Now if you look in the backround you can see several different mechs,he has posted images of all of them, except for the yellow one. ah but after skimming over Zizys website i found some pics! Now you probably (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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many of you have probably seen my GODLY (haha... :( err) brickshelf gallery, comlpete with badly taken pictures, bandwidth sucking avatars, and tons of ill-inspired poses! take a look and comment on whatever the hell you want to, im going to boost (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) to them, but i see a pattern repeating in your MOCs, NO poses! you gotta start posing these man, i wanna see how flexbile these things are, MOCs also look like 10 times cooler posed ;) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Meet the Scorpion Queen
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After seening Onishi Shinji's Scorpion creation, (URL) then remembering back to Chris Maddison's scorpion, (URL) decided to build them, since I thought they were both so cool. I altered Onishi's scorpion only slightly, turning the stinger around (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Side Bar looks great, I'm banished to .fabuland for a day
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(...) "K" (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Here you go then: (URL) managed to make a tight enough interconnection between four turntables and two throwbot gearboxes to make a new hip joint with full gear control of all movement. I actually wasn't intending to build a gundam and was (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Side Bar looks great, I'm banished to .fabuland for a day
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(...) *sigh*). I got your back brother. Waaa...aaay back...-Semaj (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nevertheless, I'd be interested to hear what you'd have done. (...) No. Like I said earlier, I've had virtually no exposure to mecha apart from what I've seen here, and seeing a few episodes of Transformers in the early eighties. I should look (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Side Bar looks great, I'm banished to .fabuland for a day
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"Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:HA5zyJ.7I2@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) period (...) I'll have you know the Phantom Zone is very nice this time of year. Bit flat though. [ j o n ] -- | Lego - (URL) Shipyard - (URL) Moonbase (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Pretty neat, The whole minifig fits in there? I didn't realize that, wow. I figured it was just the head stuck on top. Any more pics besides the front? I'm mostly interested in seeing this beast from the side and back to see what you did exacty. Big (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Side Bar looks great, I'm banished to .fabuland for a day
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So I took some more lumps for the group. Even with the best of intentions I get out of hand a bit and so with my appologies to the community and the curator my punishment is that I have been banished to .fabuland for a period of no less than 24 (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Exo-Stormtrooper Unit
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Whoa! Very Neat. Super Deformed Shinning Shimmering Master Ranger Mecha Master. The whole fig fits in there? That's cool. I like the arms alot and I really don't have any critiques because I thinks its neat just like it is. cool. e (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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After the failure of the autonomous Darktrooper units the Empire realized human piloted Exo-units were more effective. PLMKWYTCCW (constructive criticism welcomed)-Semaj After moderation: (URL) Moderation: (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: MOC: Articualted Power Exosuit.
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(...) when I like something I like it. Any critique I would give you would be of what I would have done but it's your mech and represents what you built. So I like it... it reminds of the exo-suits in Exo-squad which was a great cartoon have you (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: You should all read this (was Re: We need a new curator)
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Phreak! Phreak! e P.S. Good points, I waiting to be blown away. P.S.S. Phreak! Phreak! (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: You should all read this (was Re: We need a new curator)
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I'm going to put my 2 cents here. IMO Mark N's comments here, Mark N's comments there, and Brian Cooper's comments there are all valid in some ways. My own thought is that yes, this forum lacks any sort of real discussion, period. It's part of why I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament enters The Wilderness
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(...) They seem to enjoy the stoning, are they stoned? Good work! Again :) /Tobbe (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: DARK KNIGHTS OF DOOM-minimecha
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(...) I am Yutaka Minowa's Biggest fan! He makes the coolest stuff the Gorum suit (URL) is the very definition of an exo suit. This exo suit looks just like spike's from transformers the movie (URL) his astronaut suit shows his true genuis (2 URLs) (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: DARK KNIGHTS OF DOOM-minimecha
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(...) That's pretty sweet, but check out the articulation on this little guy by the same builder. (URL) I was just searching through Brickshelf for another one I saw last week that I instantly fell in love with. It turns out to be another one of (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Ye Olde Red Tavern
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Check out our latest MOC/diorama from our homepage, Ye Olde Red Tavern; (URL) story: In Dragonstern you’ll find this quaint place to eat and drink at a surprisingly modest price. Ye Olde Red Tavern is just a stone’s throw away from the main auction (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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Actually, there is method to my madness, as far as colors go. 2nd Edition Warhammer 40k had a codex(rulebook) that outlined the color schemes of a given chapter. In this case the Blood Angels. Their scheme was red and black, hence the red shoulder (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: MOC: Articualted Power Exosuit.
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(...) Hmmm, I tihnk I've just found my next project. I was going to try a motorised kangaroo mech, but this sounds easier. (...) Ho yes! I only hope my rather diminutive supply of yellow slopes holds out. Looks like the UCS TIE is going in the parts (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: First Attempts
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In lugnet.build.sculpture, Jonathan Pierce writes: I saw these in Brickshelf a few days ago, I am glad I found your post announcing them! (...) I like this so far. The grip towards the front is very cool. I also like the trigger and handle. I'm not (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Debut MOCs: Landmate Frenzy
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(...) Thanks! I thought the minigun was a bit ridiculous, but it was too much fun to leave out of the weapons selection. (...) You got it! She's on my long, long custom minifig list. Of course, I gotta have Briareos if I have her, and I'm not nearly (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MOC: Articualted Power Exosuit.
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Jeesh, got to catch up... Not much I can add to this, but here's my two bricks worth anyway: Imagine this in yellow, be an awesome worker mech. Especially looking like a gorilla, it'd be great. If I were to do the construction method on this guy, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That's pretty nifty Soren. My fave is the minigun, a little oversized but nice since it seems your going after a slightly comic book look. Which are plusses BTW, Masmune Shiro is an inspiration I take it? Where's Knute? Good use of droid bits (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I had a really hard time with that as well. In the end I decided that she could go without head protection. It's not as if she'll be fighting anyone! (...) Thank you! (...) Thanks! I was glad to find a use for all that sand blue. I'm of two (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've got more on the way. In the mean time, ummm, the folder has been moderated for a few days. (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Let's get some Good Feedback - Brutal Honesty makes a better builder -
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(...) You suck, that is a good teaser. How's bout a teaser pic? Mark Neumann Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is true to a degree, but constructive criticism is a part of it to some extent. I had been building mecha for about 8 months when someone told me that my proportions were wrong. I would never have noticed it by myself, or if I did it (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Debut MOCs: Landmate Frenzy
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(...) For this one I was trying to evoke an industrial sort of feel. I agree, the arms are weird looking, but it's part of the design. It doesn't carry any armor, and I tried a little too hard to show that. I'll consider adding more tan, but most of (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | DARK KNIGHTS OF DOOM-minimecha
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I got really excited when I saw this: (URL) are fantastic! Nearly minifig-sized, armored to the hilt, these are just great examples of how parts can be shaped into whatever their creator wants them to be. Yutaka Minowa, if you are out there and able (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) None taken, Jacob. Sometimes Eric and I get a bit more vocal than we need to and things go public that should remain private, that's all. .build.mecha is important to both him and I and I think neither of us really realizes how important it is (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi there, Soren! I thought I'd toss in my $.02 since I'm the odd color lover around here.... :) (URL) is a nice, compact design-looks quite a bit like what power armor should look like. You threw me for a loop when I saw this because I couldn't (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Think of music Mark, how many out there comment on it? Almost everyone. How many of those are musicians? Not too many, less than 1/10 of 1% I'd say. And with a website almost anyone can publish an opinion. Bearing all this in mind, you can have any (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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both these guys are good people, i don't see why they need to fight over something so trivial as a website! i reallize that the issue is resolved, and that i'm a little late in saying this, but i felt it needed to be heard...no insult inrended (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tony, This question is for you and those of you who post a lot of pics. How do you feel about critiques from people who have not posted any of their own MOC's to be judged? I usually hold back my negative remarks for this reason. I surely don't (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Like cousin Dave and I went out back and wrestled on the grass in the backyard, then we came back in the house grass stains and all then sat down with the family to dinner. OMG, its Bryce McGlone posting in .mecha, OMG Phreak! Look Phreak! And Chris (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) is my favorite. I can definitely see the Appleseed influence (not just in the name). Great job. Pleaaa...aaase give us more. Later. (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Brendan, Good job on this story. I like the use of the rubber band. Also the one stone in the air (presumably suspended just out of the frame) works really well. Bruce (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Now that this is somewhat resolved I figure I'll pipe in. I know both Eric and Dave well. We are all friends and have been for several years now. I have found both men to be extremely generous with ideas, time, and (most importantly) parts. IMO what (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awwwwwwh...... I love you guys! Come on everybody group hug! (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I made some updates to the Build-a-Bot Page Links on my site, have a look: (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.inst, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) What Eric said goes double for me. Yes, Eric, you take your lums well, but you give them just as good as you get. :) Meantime, Eric is getting a preview of a feature (something cool) that will make the sidebar look better and be more useful (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Privatly Dave is being nice to me and I feel like a Jerk. I still beleve in what I said but it should not take up space here. We will resolve our issues elswhere as it should be done. Please excuse this noise. e P.S. Man, do I take my Mecha Lumps or (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As far as I'm concerned, this issue is over. Don't complain publicly concerning things which should be dealt with privately. I never slacked off in the first place, so just let it drop and let me get back to working on the sidebar rather than (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I am in the position of knowing virtually nothing about Anime or any of the plethora of Japanese cartoons that inspire the Lego Mecha genre. It is yet to be determined if this is an advantage or a disadvantage. (...) Thanks. They're my (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Huh? Cheers, - jsproat (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dave, I thought we resolved the issue, why are you persisting. Just do your job and I won't complain. Slack off again and I'll be on your back. I'm holding back real bad. Eric Sophie (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 1) The sidebar always keeps changing-that's just the nature of the beast. New additions to it were even made tonight (thanks to Jon Palmer for the inspiration) 2) Working behind the scenes means that many changes are suble enough that the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thsi reminds me very much of the suit used in the old DBZ show or was it the movie? Oh I think it was the Red Ribbon Army mech. It had skinny limbs, huge hands, and a fat belly. First off, the hands make this mecha. They draw my eye on every pic. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Soren I took my time to really look at all the creation you posted and I have made several observations. You have studied the works of Colin I see. Nice. Ok... CL04: Ingenious hands, but seem skimpy compared to overall bulk of the mech. I really dig (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd probably agree with that statement, however that doesn't mean it provides *no* help - I think criticism often leads one to experiment with new techniques, and to a degree, I think that can help one's building skill (make nueral connections (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, Alpha Team needs YOU! The Landmates would be great mecha against the AttackCrab, if the Landmates attacked en masse! And on the land, the Landmates have an advantage-they're small and quick. Joe Meno PS. Your landmates look really cool! (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Once the legs came to be (I originally wasn't going to use legs), the whole model came together! Well, except for the tail..that took two more tries:) The cockpit was a truly happy accident. Originally, there wasn't going to be a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) And here I thought it was just the generation gap widening up again.... ;) -Dave (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Thank you, Jason. I appreciate your comments more than you know. Here's a couple of things for public consumption: I live with my wife and mother-in-law. When we decided on this arrangement, it was with the knowledge that this was a lifetime (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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