 | | Why not smaller & more affordable for all? was Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) SNIP (...) SNIP This is an example of unwise marketing/pricing on the Lego Co.'s part (IMHO). To make these more widely accessible, the sets should have been sold per individual winner (just the pirate ship, just the Statue of Liberty, etc.) (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| | BrickTopia - Airport (MOC)
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This is a fairly massive airport that I built: (URL) For more pictures, try the following link: (URL) Feedback is appreciated. Note: For those that are interested, I used to be fairly active in Lugnet, but with the birth of my second son, I've had (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Post for David Winkler... The Stanford Bunny!!
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(...) I was asked the following question: Wow! How did you digitize the mesh into Lego units? Did you do a "hit test" on each vertext/face within lego units, or perhaps do a boolean subtract out of a composite lego 'block'? Inquiring minds want to (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe and Jonesy
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(...) Wow, thanks! When I was getting ready to build the alien, I looked all around lugnet for ideas... I knew I had seen some done before. But if you search on lugnet for "Alien", you find a lot of other stuff not related to the movie. After I (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe and Jonesy
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(...) Thanks! And yes, all that black and dark grey blends nicely. This was one of those ideas that just hits you and then almost builds itself. That's what I love about doing the little vignettes- you get a lot of mileage out of a quick build. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | From the curators... (was Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple)
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(...) The curators have decided to allow all of the entries to remain in the contest, for the simple reason that we would like to go ahead and award the prizes. We will do this to thank the contestants have taken the time and effort to build these (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Motorized WWII Style Tank
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(...) I highlighted your original post, and I'm happy to learn a bit more about your model. It's my favorite kind - compact, beautiful and loaded with features (and gears...). Thanks for sharing, - David (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Also check out this link: (URL) And most notably, this bit at the bottom of the page: "Experience LEGO Factory Today! Use the LEGO Factory website and Digital Designer to create your own incredible models! Then, coming in August to North (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) (URL) LEGO Factory> has been updated, and there is now pricing on each set. Preorders are available for shipping by August 8th, and descriptions include real names of the winners. The (URL) Airport> set, with 607 pieces, is USD$39.99. The (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(...) I don't want to start rumors either, so let's just say they were a gift from God. (...) Thank you, Mr. Lenmeister! -Brendan (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(...) Thanks, Bruce. It's good to be back after a 2-month hiatus. (...) A winged, horned Jar-Jar no less. (...) Now *that's* opression. I sat around for some time thinking of another way to show the Israelites being oppressed besides showing them (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: Stonehenge
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(...) They look at little short for 16"... JOHN (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: Stonehenge
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(...) Perfect for Spinal Tap! Cool Moc, looking forward to seeing it at Brickfest! Scott (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | SCLTC Raises the Flag at OCF
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(URL) See (URL) post> for more. -Ted SCLTC (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Stonehenge
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Oh, boy! And it looks like the Emperor himself has come to personally oversee the completion of this structure: (URL) Will he appreciate Spinal Tap's musical tribute? Only time will tell... -Teddy (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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I made a replica of Stonehenge on a 2X2 baseplate area. It is, of course, Stonehenge as it looked centuries ago when none of the stones had fallen down yet. (3 URLs) Here's the whole (URL) gallery> on Brickshelf. Since the real Stonehenge isn't (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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(...) Hi Robert: With due respect, did you happen to read what Suz herself wrote (URL) here?> Here's the central point, IMO: No piece of a blog entry should be pulled out, given a title and posted at LUGNET with an implication that an announcement (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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(...) Regarding how October 1st was chosen, Suzanne says in her (URL) blog>: "... I need to set a deadline. A shutdown clock will initiate shortly. It's very real and all-encompassing. Everything will be gone from www.lugnet.com but for a pointer in (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | SCLTC Sets World Record for Largest US Flag
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SCLTC has claimed a world record for the largest United States flag ever made of LEGO bricks. Built by visitors to the 2005 Orange County Fair during the weekend of July 15 through 17 under the direction of SCLTC, the flag contains the 127,624 LEGO (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Motorized WWII Style Tank
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(...) I thought I should post a little more about this MOC. Each tread is individually powered (no adder/subtracter - not enough room insided in this version) and has pseudo-suspension. The turret can rotate through a continuous 360 rotation - the (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Poet and animal sculptures
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(...) Great work Judy! Can't believe I haven't seen your stuff before. I was looking at your brickshelf folder and was duly impressed! Keep up the great work. Does the turtle use translucent elements? It has a great quality to it... Loved the Saint (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Window Shopping
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(...) Yes, there is an open hole that I SNOTed but <sighs> alas, I was in a hurry to finish so there would be 20 models (I am glad you entered too!), anyway, in my haste to finish, I realized that I didn't have any "Great" lighting and when I took (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Felucia WIP
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Dropped by a Lego store last week during my lunch break and saw (URL) these> marked down from 25% up to 50% off. I'd normally wouldn't even pay attention to these except that an idea for a Felucia scene hit me! Here's what I've managed to get done (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Thanks for pointing this out. I am really impressed with the sets and like the fact that the individual sets represent more than one designer. I am wondering about price points though. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I wonder what (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Maybe my Toy Fair pics? It was definitely featured at Toy Fair ... (...) I too hope that, and sort of expect that maybe they will, based on nothing more than a hunch and the way they were talking at Toy Fair. (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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In lugnet.build.microscale, Kelly McKiernan wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP (...) Yep, that's what got me thinking of it. maybe Lego is hinting at it's usefulness? Well, i'm dfinitely hinting that Lego should make it IRL. Jeff (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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I'd hate to see Lugnet go myself, though I'd be lying if I said that I don't somewhat miss the good ol' days of rec.toys.lego. -Josh (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Poet and animal sculptures
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(...) Both of these are wonderful. Judy you seem to have a very distinct style and approach to your sculptures. The sea turtle has an amazing use of colour, (as do many of your other models) and a very pleasing shape. Emily, is in a perfect pose and (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) My apologies for leaving ".moc" out of the "lugnet.announce.moc" newsgroup name. I hope people will be forgiving :( Judy (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Poet and animal sculptures
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Hello all, I have two new sculptures. A model of Emily Dickinson, who lived in my hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts: (URL) model of a largish sea turtle (alpha version?): (URL) you enjoy. Judy Miller (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture) !
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(...) Bruce, I don't think that is sculpy. Take (URL) this> from Travis's BrickShelf gallery. The two beards are identical. I don't want to start rumors, but I think these were prototype LEGO designs that BPS has gotten his hands on one of them. (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) -snip- (...) Not my thought at all, I was trying to point out who it seems. Personally, I think we should all drop this and let the judges make their determination. (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) I raised those concerns because I think everyone should be able to input on the matter. As for the contest itself, I believe, as I said earlier, that the judges will do their job right. But for the vignette "standards", it should be clear what (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) Oups :-) Misread that one! I apologize, you are correct. I read Brickshelf or Lunet, no other website. My bad on this one... It is nitpicky, I know it's not fun either to see someone do that, but I believe that if no one does it, then it's (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) I think you are misunderstanding Ryan's post. "The pillars extend 3 studs out from the base" - meaning: each pillar extends three studs out. And whether the vig fits with the rule ("3.Your vignette must have a maximum base-size of 8x8 (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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In lugnet.build.vignette, Terry Prosper wrote: major snip (...) more snip I just have to jump in here with a nitpick of this nitpicky post. What's the problem here? The rule you quote says that images must be hosted 'on brickshelf OR OTHER (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) While looking at the vignettes, I noticed that the Jedi Temple vignette extended by a lot more than 4 studs in width. 3 on each side makes 6, not 4. Was 4 studs a limit for the total or for each side? Here's the rule: 3. Your vignette must (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) In the latest LEGO Magazine, there's a full-page ad for a contest about something, and they've been using images of this creation as a sample. I've seen this Town Hall used by LEGO in several places, I also hope they produce it at some point. (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Apparently, it was a weekly winner, but (unfortunately) not a final winner: (URL) really wanted to get that one, too. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) (URL) was a winner that was going to be made IRL (i don't remember where i saw it- i think on lugnet, but i'm eating & too lazy to look it up). anyone else remember/ have any info? (...) Jeff (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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