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(...) I like it a lot! You just got a preview of an idea that's been cooking up in my brain, thanks to Nathan for doing it unknowingly :-) Terry (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I have to agree. While I'm delighted with the idea of the lego factory sets and keen on getting the models that are available, I'm just not liking the prices. I don't make a habit of buying $40, $70, & $130 sets. $15-20 sets are more my speed. (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Yes. I agree, and thats not including the fact that they are even more expensive in the UK. The price per piece might not be high but the sets are just too big. If each winner was an indiviudual set I might end up buying most of them over a (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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Hey Nate, This is great! One of the best vigs I've seen in a while. I love how you played with scales to give a forced perspective. Also, as with Jason, that application of R2 legs is inspired. Bruce (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Very well done. Play well, Jacob (who should give vignettes a try soon) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space)
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(...) Awesome! You've captured the scene very well. I love the modifications you've made to the pod arms. I just tried it on one of mine. Very nice. I can finally get rid of the unsightly dark gray wrenches I was using! I also love the use of the R2 (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(2 URLs) I'm sorry Dave... Please let me know what you think! -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Like everyone else before me, I wanted to thank you guys for running the great contest and I want to sincerely congratulate everyone who entered! I had a blast doing my vignette and I'll make sure to participate if another contest comes along! Woot! (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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In lugnet.build.microscale, Jeff Szklennik wrote: -snip- (...) -snip- I'd like to voice agreement with this. Personally, I drop about ~$20 on LEGO every pay day. I don't drop more as I can afford more each pay day, and I dont save up to buy more (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) I too would like to add my thanks. The contest was great and the entries amazing. I hope we will see another contest in the near future. Brian (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I just wanted to add my thanks to the organizers for running the competition. All the entries were great and I feel honoured to have been awarded first place. Now I'm looking forward to building some more Joe Vig vignettes (so Joe had better (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Now that the Joe Vig contest is over, I have my own new Joe Vig vignette to present: Joe Vig In Shelob's Lair. (2 URLs) Look out, Joe!!! -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for running it! And congratulations to Greg- that really is a great one. I love the hull shaping. Nice work on all of the entries- this was a great contest. (2 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) One thought came to mind as to a "Why"- Star Wars minis. There are still, what, one or two more years left till the Star Wars licence ends? When the Star Wars line does come to an end TLG will have to fill the store shelves with something and (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Hi Brendan, love your work. But that human sacrifice story is gruesome. (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Cool! Thanks for running this contest, guys, and congratulations to the winners and all the participants! This was a really fun contest, with lots of great MOCs. Bruce (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I concur, it was the prod I needed to start vignettes and I had a brilliant time, building and seeing the other entries. Hopefully the vignette ideas currently upstairs can one day see the light of day. Anita (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.vignette, Nelson Yrizarry wrote: And again, a very big "Thank you" to all who (...) Nathan and Nelson thanks for running such a fun contest and raising the profile on not only Joe, but vigs themselves! Looking forward to the next (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(URL) The .vignette curators have reviewed all of the entries, and would again like to thank all of those who have entered "The First Joe Vig Contest" here on LUGNET. We have had some excellent entries, and would like to hereby award the following (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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(...) I think the size of those PDF files, there should be an indication on the download page so that people on dialup know it's gonna take a while. ROSCO (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) (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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) -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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) (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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Hello .space! I guess most people around here don't know me since I don't frequent this area of Lugnet. Any way I thought you might be interested in seeing my first Eastern Block (Blok?) themed creation. (URL) Yeah I know it kind of breaks the rules (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I read it that the 3D instructions would be online. I cant imagine LEGO releasing a set without instructions (if it needed them) ~J~ (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe and Jonesy
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--SNIP-- Hi Tony, You've really captured the 'unfolding' motion of the Alien (or should it be Xenomorph for this film?) brilliantly. Its by far the best minifig scale Alien I've seen. I don't fancy being in Joe's shoes at all. Your, Tim (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Hey Brendan, Great work as always. God Refuses to Save Israel: Nice group of idols. Who worships Jar-Jar? LOL on the Israelites pulling the horses. In that same scene I like the detail of the white railings with the red backing as a doorframe. (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Wait a minute. There's only room for one Orion on LUGNET :-b (Just Kidding) - (The Real) Orion (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Orion, I feel the same way... unfortunately the posts that go only to lugnet.admin don't show up when you scan thru the posts on the main post menu. I didn't realize this until 2 days ago. There are a lot of posts over there that may not be (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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I agree totally with this. Please stay Lugnet.... (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe and Jonesy
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Awesome work, Alien is one of my favorite films. Great greeblies there with the chain, boxes and machinery. I like the creepy way the Alien blends into all those details, Joe looks allot like Brett with that expression and hat. Good work. (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Yes, I agree. It would be great to see it in the brick. (...) Also of note is the fact that there are at least 2 variations of the tune - the commonly known version, which Olympics watchers probably heard a few times, and the one I prefer, (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Hi Anita, Thanks for the comment. I was thinking about continuing the song, or at least the fun bits. Depends on my inspiration levels. This one grew out of a desire to build some Australian trees. As to the words: I think you'll find the (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Very cool idea for a vignette and well carried out. It expresses the feeling and atmosphere of the song really well, the beginning is peaceful and this is really well reflected in your vignette. I would love to see a series of vignettes for (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Waltzing Matilda Vignette
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Hi all, Here is my first attempt at a vignette. It is a recreation of the first two lines of the famous Australian (URL) Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Patterson. For those who don't know: a swagman is a sort of rural itinerant and a billabong is a (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Realistically, what kid doesn't have internet access but his grandma does? I agree that not having printed instructions in a 2000-piece set is lame, but I don't think the concern above is too likely. Best, Joe (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with four new stories from the Biblical book of (URL) Judges>, relating the tale of Israel's eighth judge, Jephthah: (2 URLs) Refuses to Save Israel> (2 URLs) of the Ammonites> (2 URLs) Kills (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !!
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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(...) Well I would like to lend my voice to this. I find lugnet a great resource, and I am happy to promote, or link to it from orionrobots.co.uk. I use lugnet pretty much every day, or at least read the feeds to my mailbox from it. I support you (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | The First Joe Vig Contest has ended!!
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(...) The First Joe Vig contest has officially closed, and the Curators of .vignette would like to thank everyone who entered. We have seen some amazing entries, and are especially glad that we will award the prizes!! Judging will commence shortly, (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) Even if the person who buys them has internet access doesn't mean you do. It would be a bit crap if as a kid your online grandma ordered it for you and then you had no instructions! Tim (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Yup! As pointed out on LEGOFan, the sets form a size progression so there can be different price points, the third one is the biggest. (...) I agree. I would rather see names. Perhaps LEGO was thinking some were underage and wanted to keep (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) In my freelance period for LEGO I was able to see the winning models and the preliminary packagings. Of what I've seen the real names will also be included on the packaging, but on the backside. In the contract that all participants have (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Thank you very much Brian. It was a fun little MOC, and I must say, I am pretty fond of anvils myself. (Other hobbies of mine include perennial gardening and occupational folklore. So naturally the two mix and my garden is adorned with a few (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) WooHoo!... but...what if someone gets these & doesn't have internet access (the boxes say the instructions will only be online)? Or will the sets only be an online Shop@home exclusive? These sets are too good to be limited to catalog or online (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Indeed! Congrats to all the winners! If you look closely, all the winners and the name of their entries are identified in orange titles on the boxes near their model. I hope that is also done on the final sets, but I would prefer their real (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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I gotta agree with the good Rev. here ... there's something inherently funny about a falling anvil and Janey that is a beautiful little anvil. I liked this vig a lot. Brian Darrow "The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith" <thereverend@thereverend.com> wrote (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) Nod. (...) I think it's more than 3... each set seems to be an agglomeration of several of teh winning entries, for example one set has both the monorail city slice AND the Statue of Liberty model... I think that's pretty cool! (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Thank you. (...) You have a very good point there, not really sure why I went with the string. Maybe I should have just mounted it from the side, so when viewing it from the front you can't see how it's attached. Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) You could swap out any male figure for Joe, and it would still be true. :) Is there an open hole there he's about to step into? From the caption I would assume so, but I cant tell if it's a hole or a black 1x2 plate. --Ry (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Love it Ryan. Joe picking up the severed limb is a classic LOL moment. Brian aka CedarSith (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I agree! What Dave says. I need to get me some of those sets 'cos they're cool plus it looks like they're chocked full of good parts too. That means at least two of each, one set to build and one or more sets to "use". JB (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) In a word awesome!!! Although I consider most sets as bulk packs now a days, these I may have to build. Unlike most sets, these have interesting building techniques, great parts and subjects that caught my imagination. I look forward to (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Joe Vig wonders -and soon discovers- who killed all the Jedi. (URL) My first ever vignette (not counting a trophy I made for last Brickfest.) Fresh off of just seeing Revenge of the Sith for the first time, the images of the Jedi slaughter still run (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Can't pass up a "Joe Vig" Contest. Anyway, my I present ... The Dangers of Window Shopping "Oooh, I love walking down 5th Avenue ..." "These Manaquins are sooo hot!" "Wow, looook at that bikini!" "Ah, no .... LOOK OUT, JOE ... there's a man hole!" (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) Oh My Goodness!! All those are spectacular!! I'm going to get me some of those! :) That's awesome work to the three who made those micros! Wonderfully done Dave K (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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Hey all, Somehow this one seems to have snuck under the radar. (URL) Jake is showing the microscale sets from the LEGO Factory contest winners on his blog.> There will be three sets. No prices listed as of yet. Bruce (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(...) Thank you for the reply Lenny. This is a good message on the topic! (...) Hey that's fine! So now we are at least two guys with the same feeling about this. I hope there are some more out there. (...) We all have to work on LUGNet to make it (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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Gotta love any MOC that includes a falling anvil. Nice work. My only nitpick is that it might look better to use something other than the black string to have the anvil "falling". It almost looks like the coyote tried to drop the anvil on Joe Vig, (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Hey Marco, I am sorry for confusion - I was being a bit coy and cynical. I really doubt that Lugnet will be turned off - Suz has a plan for getting Lugnet to a better position and I have confidence that her plan will work. I too (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Who is, Joe Vig or Terry? (Note to self: bring Soren flowers) I laughed out loud at this vignette. Is that a nervous smile on Joe's face? -nk (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) Thanks Bruce, it was inspired by this little gif I found on someone webpage... (URL) I saw that "Free" sign and thought about Joe, maybe standing there for free Lego.... LOL. Have a great day, Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Hello all, I read in (URL) this message> by Lenny Hoffman that LUGNet is dying the next two month. I was shocked and did some research. So I found this (URL) thread> he's refering to IMO. I read all the messages in the thread and some of the (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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Hey Janey, Great vig. I really like how you layered in the background. Very cool. Bruce (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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