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WOW! Very nice looking Gundam there. Given that MB and Lego bricks are 99% the same and compatible, it should be an easy feat to build Lego versions once the instructions become available. I look forward to that! Dave (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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Hey Nelson, Excelsior, indeed! Each one contained, IMHO, some fantastic building techniques, my favorites being how you accomplished Madame Web's robe on the floor and the yellow and blue walls behind glass to give the appearance of the lights being (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - How Jesus of Nazareth Got Kissed, Got Crucified, and Came Back to Life
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(...) Hi Brendan, I recently ordered a set of your 3 books from Amazon. It's nice to have a permanent copy. (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Very well done, I especially like what you did with Sandman and Mysterio. Thanx for sharing. Scott (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Straight from IRC, a friend of mine was kind enough to give me a quick and dirty translation of the text on that image: <Pocky> A beloved space opera the overcomes/bypasses generations, <Pocky> MSG will be premering as a Mega Block <Pocky> And (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) It's really hard to say. The Gundam franchise has NOT done well here in the US for a number of years; the MSiA and model kit lines have all been sighted frequently at clearance stores. The anime series themselves haven't even sold to Bandai's (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) At least one of the members of the (URL) Bloks Forum> avidly pursues Mega Bloks sets chiefly available in Asia, and I'm sure that he'll put himself on the case as soon as he gets wind of it. Stop by that forum from time to time for the latest (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Wow, those are nice! I was expecting some Knights Kingdom style POOP-figures, but these look like they're totally brick-built. Are they going to be available outside of Japan? Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the news, Jeff! I've posted a message about it on the (URL) Bloks Forum>, giving you credit for breaking the news, of course. Very cool! Dave! (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Tachikoma by Moko
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Hungry for tachi's? El Loco Moko has a tasty GITS treat served up. This mouth watering snack comes in 3 delicious flavors: blueberry, lemon, and greyberry. Head out to your local convenience store and pick up a pack. (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(URL) MegaBloks announced the license for Mobile Suit Gundam on their Japanese website today. This doesn't come as much of a surprise to me, considering they've had Power Rangers for a while, not to mention a few other anime properties, so they've (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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Hi Nelson (...) I just wanted to say how well I thought you'd captured the look of those lovely old Ditko issues. I'm a fan of the early Marvel stories, too, having done a fair number of minifig customs from that era. (URL) on your vignettes, and (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Mecha Contests at BrickFest 2006!
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(...) I've been informed entries need to be in by Friday afternoon, so please make a note of that. Jeff BrickFest 2006 Mecha Coordinator (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Mecha Presentations at BrickFest 2006!
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Okay folks, we've got a few Mecha presentations to announce! MechaHub: Q&A With the opening of the MechaHub website, Lego Mecha builders have a single point they can gather to discuss and display all aspects of Lego Mecha building. Join Bryce (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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(2 URLs) Click for the Gallery> This is a collection of 16 vignettes (some are “Bignettes”) featuring Spider-Man, as known and loved in the pages of Marvel Comics' “The Amazing Spider-Man" - Volume 1. As a fan of the original 1960’s Comic Book and (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: USCG Cutter
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(...) In lugnet.build.military, Jeffery MacEachern wrote: (...) Jeffery: The thing on the back is actually an attempt at a drug bust. I am waiting for some other pieces to come in to finish it up. I intend on having a boat that they have boarded (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) It looks pretty good for a boat. I'm not a boat expert, but I thought that Coast Guard cutters (at least US Coast Guard) had a large red stripe on the bow. My grandfather claims to have invented this as a means for aerial recognition, though I (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Juggernaut Vertical Tank Mecha
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Steel Battalion (URL) Vertical tank> (2 URLs) BS> (when moderated) (URL) Flickr> Comments and crit.s appreciated. Tim (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | BayLUG Display at Valley Fair Mall
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((URL) from my blog>, (URL). Sorry about the delay - I just now realized I never posted this on LUGNET...) On Sunday, May 28, we ((URL) Bay Area LEGO Users’ Group>) installed our first-ever display at the LEGO Store in the Valley Fair Mall, Santa (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX)
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| | G1 Transformable Optimus Prime
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Hey all... I thought I would post and old creation of mine that's been collecting dust in my closet for years. It's a Mini Fig scale Transformable G1 Optimus Prime. I based it on the original toy, which means the hands and Gun must be removed for (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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| | Re: USCG Cutter
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(...) Is that really what the interior of a Coast Guard cutter looks like? I've never been on a USCG boat before, but I've been on lots of other boats of similar size before, and none of them have been nearly that spacious. Your bridge looks like a (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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It looks really good - way to go! Big boats are always good. The bow looks a bit blocky - I guess you did it with slopes; you might want to look at how the designers make boat hulls with plates, however, I can't do any better, so I can't really (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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(...) Sorry should have noticed. Lugnet.boats is much more appropriate for the replies. I guess both technically work though. (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: 2nd Joe Vig Contest entry - the Clocktower Engineer
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Hello Izzo, Welcome to Lugnet! The Joe Vig is very funny. I actually already posted it on (URL) VignetteBricks> a few days ago. Bruce (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | 2nd Joe Vig Contest entry - the Clocktower Engineer
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Finally, I've taken part in this great contest. (2 URLs) My Brickshelf - Joe Vig> I wish you and LUGNET people would enjoy My Own Joe works delivered from Japan. (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Canadian Flag Sculpture
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(...) <snip> (...) Thanks Jean-Marc! (...) I've thought about it. It looks pretty simple at first glance, but might require some SNOT to get the proportions of the cross correct. I'll probably give it a go. (...) Thanks Calum and Jude for your (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: WW2 Themed Minifigs?
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(...) i like using he "technicians" from many starwars sets- khaki "jumpsuits" and coveralls, with heads from the Ninja/Samurais, they make good Japanese infantry and pilots (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | acronym proposal: STEWW, great MOCs by Moko
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Hey all, I was just appreciating these great MOCs by Moko: (URL) (click for the gallery) He includes some detail shots that show the construction, and I was impressed by the intensity of the SNOT. Studs are going in every possible direction - up, (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Canadian Flag Sculpture
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(...) Great job Jason! But I have to object to the LEGO Factory's $24.07 CDN price tag especially since it is only $17.40 US (not that it is well priced in its own right), but still... Jude XFUT .loc.ca since I am complaining about the exchange rate (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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| | Re: Canadian Flag Sculpture
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(...) Nicely done Jason. Just in time for that day when people go to the States to cross border shop! Calum (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jason, AWESOME WORK bro! I really like it and especially in a scale easely accessible to everyone. Now, knowing your roots, are you able to do a Swiss flag??? And whithout cheating... LOL Tschüß, JM (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Canadian Flag Sculpture
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(...) <snip> (...) Thanks Janey, I think... (...) Right back at you baby! (...) J (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Canadian Flag Sculpture
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(...) Awesome Jason... your work never is never a disappointment... even when you cheat! Did I mention I hate you??? (in the most loving way of course.) Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Canadian Flag Sculpture
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After playing around with Digital Designer for a bit I thought I'd try and actually design something using the available parts. Here's one of the results (URL) a small sculpture of the Canadian flag>. (URL) Note that I did cheat a little when taking (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 2nd Joe Vig Contest Entry - Kicking off?
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Hello Bon, Wonderful vignette, and very timely. My only critique is that I wouldn't have chosen such happy faces for the two blue figs next to Joe - the ones behind him look much more appropriately upset. Welcome to Lugnet, by the way. I'm not sure (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Official Notice from MechaHub to Eric Sophie
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In a message dated 6/18/2006 9:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, To: MyLegomaster --- Soren@Mechahub.com writes: I've noticed your messages being bounced as spam, so I thought it prudent to let you know they were at least received. The issue has (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people.support) !!
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| | 2nd Joe Vig Contest Entry - Kicking off?
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Here's my first entry to the Joe Vig Contest. (URL) not only us but also Joe enjoys watching soccer games! But watch out "where" you watch the game. I'm not sure how to entry the contest, and I hope this works.... Bon. (18 years ago, 18-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Small Stox Can Equal Big Returns.
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For attention. We found company ready to EXPLODE!! Put CGDC on your radar's now. This shows a significant up in price and sometimes in days, not months or years. Watch CGDC like a hawk Monday!! The alert is on!! CHINA GOLD CORP Sym: CGDC Current (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Marc's misplaced concern
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--snip-- (...) Perhaps I'm a bit stupid but I'm not sure what was particularly funny about your post. Was it intended to make fun of Eric? The mecha hub policy? Something else? If the former then it would appear to me that you are bullying Eric. If (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Marc's misplaced concern
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(...) I have no agenda and no concerns, I just found it amusing (hence .off-topic.fun). You have to admit, it's funny that you have this policy that (as far as I know) only applies to one person on the planet - but no one will admit it. Marc Nelson (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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