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(...) Hahahahaha! :) Good enough! I've only read it 3 times. Anyway, I'll say it again, great job! Keep up the good work! -- Mark Nelson Speedy's Lego Page: (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) unit in (...) of these (...) I'll take that as a challenge. ~M (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hasbro simply licensed the toy from Bandai, if I remember correctly. The Bandi logo is visible in several places on the plastic. This was vaguely scandelous at the time, since Bandi was the primary manufacturer for the Go-Bots, the main (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the (...) Doh... I forgot to address this. "Robotech" in the US was an assimilation of three unrelated cartoons in Japan: Macross, Genesis Climber Mospaeda, and Orguss. The "ride armor" comes from Genesis Climber Mospaeda. I don't know much (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The original VF-1 Valkyrie toys were made by Takatoku toys back in the early 80's. Eventually, Bandai bought the rights from Takatoku and produced some of the later Valkyrie models (like stuff seen in Macross: Do You Remember Love?). After (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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To All, (...) no (...) early (...) Hmm.. I was just looking through these two. If anyone remembers, they did have the Robotech cartoon on the air in Flint, Michigan for a year or so, and that was my first taste of Robotech. I also got several (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) than (...) developing (...) future? (...) "The (...) Thanks, Tom. I try to keep some variety in my vehicles. That's why I like to include things like freighters and medical vehicles.... no one else does! Maybe I should have a contest for (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Ok, folks... this is it. I am going to disassemble the Enforcer. I need the parts for another big mecha that I'd like to build. If you want to see any specific photos of details, you better get your requests in now. I'll wait a few days before I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) These are too good. :-, Any chances of getting an MPD file? Or just a really big (read: "wallpaper") image of the front view... Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) one's looking. Another one, with lower-quality images (but much more of them, including early sketches :-) is found here: (URL) - jsproat (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Really? I once saw a cut-away graphic (1) for Macross which showed the pilot sitting in the (cramped) cockpit, which filled a good portion of the top half of the torso. Plus, in the Macross movie, the machine is fairly close to ~ 4-5-ish (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mark, I must compliment you on your designs. They are a little bit different than I've seen lately, and have got my mind thinking along new lines in developing new craft. The Mercedes is a hoot: how many of us forget the civilian side of the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) the (...) lack (...) by (...) with a (...) built-in (...) most of (...) with an older Sony Mavica with a limited depth range. I just got a Nikon 950, so now my pics will be good. ~Mark (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) difficulties of photographing creations with a digital camera, such the lack of detail, especially with black pieces. I've found detail can be improved by slightly decreasing the contrast and slightly increasing the brightness with a photo (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) style, (...) the (...) Aw, jeez, you guys are gonna give me a big head. (...) due (...) would (...) saucer (...) grey? (...) No, it's just the flash. I like using Tan as an accent color or as a "discolored" panel like you'd see on Star Wars (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Mark, Everytime any one of us pushes the envelope in regards to building style, you come up behind us in a rocket powered craft and knock us right off the course, redefining the envelope in the process. The Lightning Jack might be the most (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Mark: I labor to find accolades that will do justice to describe those beautiful models. To paraphrase the great philosopher Proximo, ;^) "Master Builder, I salute you!" (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) the Rings? Heh, yep. I was reading LOTR for the umpteenth time when I needed a name for that ship. I figured the Wave Motion gun was a good analogy for the keeper of the Secret Flame. ~M (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) haven't (...) through (...) Aw, thanks. I do my best. (...) engine (...) your own (...) panels (...) on. I (...) I have to credit Pat Justison for the cockpit on the Lightnin' Jack. He used a similar design on his Blacktron Lander, and I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Awsome. Simply awsome. :) The Mithrander? Like Gandalf from Lord of the Rings? -- Mark Nelson Speedy's Lego Page: (URL) Hey, a Mark to a Mark! (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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