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(...) Since we're reaching beyond the original question, I'd like to offer that my building habits were greatly transformed by my discovery of (URL) this set> back in 1993. Scoff, you purists, but prior to encountering the 9701 I'd never even seen a (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Cafe Corner is great. I have been making buildings with angled sides for years, but never used the techniques used in Cafe Corner. So it was nice to see a new approach. But, for me, it is more the parts that inspire me. I love looking at a new (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I'd have to agree in part with John. Having PAB has been a big help (Along with the Great Wall of Bricks at the LEGO stores). Bricklink has also been a help with filling in missing parts, etc. But the biggest things to help kick my building up (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) This isn't the kind of answer for which you were seeking, but for me it was the advent of Brickbay (now Bricklink). That has done more to allow me to build whatever I wish then any particular LEGO set. I would also say that Pick-a-Brick has (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) First it was these two sets for me: [LEGOSet 4421] [LEGOSet 68611] (...) Then these: [LEGOSet 6989] [LEGOSet 6941] (...) Later these helped me: [LEGOSet 8425] [LEGOSet 8880] [LEGOSet 8485] -snip- (...) All of those inspired me or helped me to (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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--snip (...) It appears that James Mathis may actually be the inventor (or at least an early adopter) of this techniqe. (URL) See here>. To whoever is responsible for it, thanks! Tim (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Statue of Liberty and Ollie the Dragon (...) Several of the buildings that have tiles between layers. And Studless Technic has been a bit of a shock, but I'm adapting. (...) Mindstorms. And Cafe Corner. (...) Minifig Sculpture. First big set I (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build)
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Many of the folks here have long surpassed the techniques used in TLG sets, and the pictures that folks post here are the most inspiring things I've ever seen, but as it relates to "Official" sets, What LEGO set: ...made you approach building (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I had seen that space buggy before. I did most of the parts for the 6x one, then Ed Diment turned up with two wheelsets, so it was an obvious match. I've seen someone do some lovely 3x classic space ships. Phil Traviss has a 4x size 928 Space (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Another excellent MOC, Barbara. I'm slowly building a mental collection of things to steal from you ;) Tim (17 years ago, 27-May-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Hi! Thanks for the praise! (...) It's a Fabuland paint brush. You can find it (URL) here>. Regards, Barbara (17 years ago, 27-May-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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(...) This is very cool. Excellent use of the new skeletal horse. My favorite part is actually the use of the printed tiles for the Professor's table though. Well done! -Elroy (17 years ago, 27-May-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Cute little MOC! Congrats! Now I'm curious about the Kilroy institute :) What part is the girl using to clean the bones? LBaixinho (17 years ago, 27-May-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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(...) Other people have done 6x too: (URL) And some have gone even larger than 10x: (URL) ROSCO (17 years ago, 27-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Although commendable, I wouldn't say it was unique. All the bricks in this picture (including the space buggy) are 6x, except for the Fire Chief's car, which is 10x: (URL) also work better if the top surface is one plate thick with tiles on (...) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hi Brandon and all, I'm not much of mecha type, but I'll be bringing some of my modern-near future looking military vehicles and troops. Is this something that you might want as part of the AMCP display (which I'm happy to do unless there are lots (...) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Am I the only one that wishes that TLG would never have retired their old stickered country flags? Such as this French one (from Clark Stephens): (URL) new "assembled" flags just don't do anything for me! Gary Istok (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Here are some new pictures of 10183, built !! (URL) When moderated : (URL) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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That is so cool! When I saw the first couple of pictures, they brought a simple grin of happiness to my face. Then when I saw that you'd taken the time to make the tubes and cross supports underneath, my jaw dropped. Simple idea, yet very unique! (...) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Cool. I'll be sure to report them on VignetteBricks. BTW, I've also (URL) blogged your contest announcement>. Bruce (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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