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(...) No doubt about it- it was the 950 fork lift in 1979 (URL) (...) Again, the 950 fork lift gets the honor (...) As John Neal has posted, it was finding BrickLink and how it made it easier to get the parts I need thats allowed my models to be (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) [LEGOSet 10020] was quite a Eureka moment for me. SNOT construction and realism all at a scale (:P 8-widers) that made me thing I could do something like that. For a long time I used it as my ultimate goal... to make a toy that looked like a (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) -Snip- (...) Ditto! I used to stare at that book and wish I could build all the stuff in there. Wow. The memories. Thank you for bring that up. There was another book that didn't have any Mini figures in it too. I don't remember what it was (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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What AFoL (Adult Fan of Lego) MOC (My Own Creation) gave you that first "aha" moment when you saw it online or in person? How did it affect you? For me it was first seeing Mladen Pejic's "Mirage" Mecha. While learning to use the internet prior to (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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In lugnet.build, Karl Paulsen wrote: Interesting question and some telling answers... (...) For me as a kid, it wasnt actually a "set" but a Lego product... (URL) 6000 LEGOLAND Idea Book Although the buildings are simple by LUG layout standards, I (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure that my AFOL building experience was changed greatly by any set in particular, but my childhood building style was affected by lots of sets. - 6080 King's Castle had me obsessed with the idea of "opening" buildings with hinges. (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build)
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(...) ...AND the plasma sales;-) JOHN (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) **snickers** Grown up? I may be getting older, but I refuse to grow up! As for the building thing...the job and credit/debit thing helped a bit, too...! :) Matthew "The Brick Detective" (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) From what I remember of my youth, the discovery of the headlight brick was probably what made me understand and memorize brick geometry; in particular the fact that you could have a rotated (nobody said "SNOT" at the time) 1x1 brick between (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Oh, yes. BrickLink is the single thing that has most changed my approach to and understanding of the hobby, followed by the rest of the online AFOL community. And being a grown up with a job and a debit card has helped too... (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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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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I'll be sure to post pictures of the entries. : ) David (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Hey, Fuzzy! This is a Cool concept for a themed vig contest! Please be sure to let us all see the contest entries and winners. Thanks!! "Big Daddy" Nelson (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I'm guessing around $200. That's what the Statue of Liberty cost. Similar part count, style, etc... (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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The never ending conflict of (URL) and (URL) Pirates> knows no bounds! It has even broken through into the list of <https://registratio...kworld.us/ BrickWorld> contests. It's my pleasure to announce the BRICKWORLD NINJAS Vs PIRATES VIGNETTE CONTEST (...) (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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(...) i think it's going for 200euro.. read this thread: (URL) i'm sure the price is in there somewhere. (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Does anyone know what the price will likely be on this? -Ken (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Mistress Janey, As requested... It is not April first and there is a whole set of corresponding landmarks to go with this.(1) Jude (1) While I am fairly certain it is not April 1st, I have no clue if the latter is true. I am just trying to do (...) (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Yes, yes I am. not the keenest on the top part of the tower, (not as smooth as i would like) but damn nice, Lots of good parts too Damn lego is putting me into the poor house Aaron (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Wow, totally loving this! Someone tell me its not April first, and that there is a whole set of corresponding landmarks to go with this. Janey "Pass me the plastic, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I dunno- it's bley. Sure to invoke some strong feelings around here... (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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