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In lugnet.build.ancient, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote of a: (...) Holy swaddling clothes, Batman! What a terrific (though morbidly obese) baby. There'd be no missing that thing amongst the reeds at the river's edge. Hey, Rev: I'm doing a Bible study before (...) (17 years ago, 20-Mar-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Anders. The honesty is appreciated. Especially with the oldest Bible stories, I've felt OK taking a fair amount of artistic license in representing the architecture of these ancient cultures because (as far as I know) no one today really (...) (17 years ago, 20-Mar-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(URL) Is this the Bible or Fangoria? Nice (URL). Neat use of the (URL) into lever bases>. Hey Brendan, since you have a lot of babies in your illustrations, I was wondering if you had seen this (URL) nifty baby solution>. Marc Nelson Jr. (17 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Nice, as usual. To be honest, I have never really liked the architecture of The Brick Testament, it always seemed unauthentic. No more, however, since the architecture in these new stories look really good. I also like how the people of Abel (...) (17 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that may be considered inappropriate for children. (URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with (URL) new illustrated stories> that bring to a close the epic (...) (17 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) I think your wife gave you some great advice, the "as is" version is nicely done. I really enjoyed it. Great work Tony. Janey "Red Brick" (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.org.us.texlug, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - Rape, Murder, Revolt, and Strange Advice
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(...) Hi, Paul. Yes, those are indeed (URL) Clikits> pieces. My first use of such. Even though I didn't take advantage of it in this story, I was happy to find that they do indeed have a snap connection to "regular" LEGO pieces, so I feel less (...) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Brendan - Where did the 'cakes' come from? Are they Clickits? I like the photoshop work on the six-fingered giant! I also like the head used for Shimei, and the way you built the donkey. Paul Sinasohn (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that may be considered inappropriate for children. (URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with seven new illustrated stories following the continuing saga of (...) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !
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These were built for the upcoming March 2008 "Around the World in 80 Days" themed TexLUG display. I think I did a pretty decent job, considering I'm working with inventory scraps and leftovers. Stonehenge (2 URLs) Flickr> (URL) Brickshelf> I was (...) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.org.us.texlug, FTX) !
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Warning: this post contains language concerning and links to LEGO depictions of materials that some may consider offensive and/or inappropriate for children. A fan of (URL) The Brick Testament> alerted me via e-mail last night to the apparent use of (...) (17 years ago, 30-Jan-08, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.fun, FTX) !!
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - David loses a new son, gains a new hat
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Exquisite work as always, Rev. My favorite bit is from (URL) Commits Adultery, Murder>: (URL) Hahahahahahaha! Best use of a green snake ever! (17 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(URL) The Brick Testament>'s first update of 2008 includes seven new illustrated stories from the continuing saga of (URL) King David>: (URL) Mourns the Eye-Gouger>, (URL) Aramaeans Killed>, (URL) of the Ammonites>, (URL) Commits Adultery, Murder>, (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jan-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - David Joins the Philistines
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(...) Hi, Bruce. Thanks for taking out some time from the holidays to comment. (...) <snip> (...) I forced myself into a corner on that one. It's the chance you take using a relatively rare color like dark blue for a minifig's outfit. I would (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Trying to catch up, very slowly. David Collects a Third Wife - Great face on Nabal. I also like the pattern on his walls with the 1x2 brick with axel hole and 2x2 tiles rotated 45 degrees. I'm not a fan of the studs on the back of Abigail's legs (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Awesome. (...) Thanks. Obviously I've tried to give the Philistines a consistent look in their architecture (or at least in their color schemes and decoration), working that lovely patterned arch into as many of the Philistine buildings as (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | The Brick Testament - War and Dismemberance
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(URL) The Brick Testament> has been updated today with seven new illustrated stories from the continuing saga of (URL) King David>: (URL) Makes Promises He Won't Keep>, (URL) Vanquished>, (URL) Massacres the Moabites>, (URL) Aramaeans Killed>, (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - David, King of Israel
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(...) Nice to be appreciated. I've started in on my missing commentary. (...) I was wondering about the green robe. Very well thought-out. Of course, David somehow got several inches taller for the coronation. :) (...) -explanation- I should have (...) (17 years ago, 24-Nov-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Going back to try and cover the stories I missed: David Acts Insane - I really like the wall behind the Philistine king's throne. The "drool" is funny as a LEGO joke, though I'm not sure if it's effective just looking at it as a depiction of the (...) (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Bruce. Your absence really made me appreciate how fortunate I've been to have someone so consistently providing detailed and thoughtful comments and questions on each update to The Brick Testament. If you find time to go back and comment (...) (17 years ago, 22-Nov-07, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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