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(...) Simply beauiful. This is a fantastic building. And good for making many a builder envious of all those rock slopes. To your plea to LD for making that a bulk item, I say, "HERE, HERE". The "ishio-toshi" are really neat. I didn't even see them (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Douglas, Thanks for your kinds words ! I started out with only 4 FNFs but that was a long time ago. And luck and commitment had something to do with it. Late last year, I purchased 10 FNFs from (URL) and it took 2 months to get from France to (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Justice isn't the right word....this MOC is BEAUTIFUL. Coming from someone who has picked up every FNF that I've found on sale (only 4) :( I have to say I'm jealous of all the Wall Panels. Thanks for creating such a wonderful Ninja based creation, (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) --Kevin W. § (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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It's been a long time coming but the Himeji full central complex is done ! Himeji-jo is the most beautiful castle in Japan and I hope I have done it some justice. The pics are at (URL) are: - castle has 5 sections. Previously posted the 2 (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp) !!
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This contest concluded in March, so I am very sorry to be finishing this business only now. But here it is! Go visit the contest web pages, and follow the links to these incredible building efforts! 1st Prize winning entries: Engineering Category: (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: Himeji Castle MOC (soon to be at Brickfest 2001)
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(...) Akira Kurosawa was a great filmmaker. I did not see "Ran" but I did see "The Seven Samurai," which is considered to be his finest motion picture. I am sure "Ran" is a good film but it is a shame that "The Magnificent Seven" was a shameless (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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In lugnet.castle.ninja, Kung-Khoon Quah writes: . (...) . Beautifully executed. Sorry I won't be able to view it in person. And thanks for the reminder...its time to ren "Ran" again. Tom Napolitano tomnap@bersama.net (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) Thanks Greg. I plumb forgot to mention that this particular Himeji Castle MOC takes at least 4 FNFs (6093s) since it uses 40 ninja rock slopes. I like the double height rock slopes because it more realistically represents the scale of the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) KK - absolutely brilliant! I stumbled across your pictures this afternoon on Brickshelf while uploading some of my own and found them to be entertaining and educational (as your work has been in the past). I have a simmering interest in (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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Decided to release Himeji Castle today instead the day before Brickfest 2001. What can I say ? It was always the castle that I wanted to build with Lego but never could do it justice till now. I am glad I took my time (about 3 months and many (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp) !!
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I haven't started any MOC's yet, but there's a great book out that details characters and vehicles (not quite as detailed as the DK Star Wars books)I think I might pick that up to 'jog' my memory. Let us know when you have photos.. even partial (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.underground, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Hey Nick, just saw the movie, didn't you? (Me too, just got back-good stuff-different, in a good way) I have an Aktitrak (the hammerhead-shark looking Atlantean vehicle) 75% finished (but it's been that way for weeks!). I have Moliere's digger (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.underground, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient)
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Anyone made any MOCs from the movie Atlantis? The mining vehicles are Rock Raiders meets Adventurers (two of my favorite themes), and the Atlantian ships are Aquazone meets Tunafish (one of my favorite themes and one of least favorite cracker (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.underground, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient)
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For my German/Latin Exploritory class we had to make a Roman Arch or Aquaduct. We (it was a group proj with some friends) decided to make an Aquaduct out of Legos. We had to sacrifice looks for operation, because it had to be able actually carry (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Scene 1: "I soiled my armor..." Scenes 2 & 3" "Oh...I did it again..." Matt (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) It's so much better than the Belville rabbit. :) The pose especially--I knew it was coming, but that third picture almost killed me with laughter. And I don't even *own* a cat! best LFB (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) 80,000 people - what a coicidence, that's exactly how many minifigs I managed to squeeze in there! OK, just kidding. @8-) I counted 'em up, and there are 216 minifigs in the stands, including the emperor's box. I could have crowded more in (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Did the cat win? See for yourself, sir: (URL) whole legion was sent to try and stop it: (URL) away! Run away!" (URL) Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) !1..2..5!" "3 sir" "3!" *BOOM* (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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