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(...) Thanks. I am sure the question of racism as reflected in sets released by TLC has been discussed to death elsewhere. I guess their licensing agreements are going to inevitably lead them in a different direction, especially if they have to (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Much thanks, Aaron. (...) At least 4 1x1 dark grey cones are available in the UCS Tie Interceptor. But I must have gotten them from somewhere else, because my UCS Tie was still fully intact when I built that ram. LEGO certainly hasn't made it (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) I think Bible imagery has to be really watered-down for it NOT to be extremely graphic. I chose to pull no punches in my illustrations. Frankly I'm surprised anyone would want their kids reading that book. (...) Go ahead, but please do give (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) I know I may come across like some weirdo religious cultist for saying this, but I contend that Timmy heads make for cute innocent-looking girls. @8^) -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.general)
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(...) minifigs and other elements continue. I think you are establishing a reputation as one of the geniuses of LUGNET. Two technical questions--in what set did you get the dark grey cones that form the ram's horns in the nativity scene? And were (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Your nativity set is beautiful. It's only unfortunate that you weren't able to make the website more family friendly. I would've loved to show some of these stories to my kids, if you hadn't chosen to interpret things so graphically. Would you mind (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) hehe- I had to lol when I saw the results of the Holy Spirit's visit-- Mary knocked up with a tile! And Joseph's expression???!! Priceless:-) -John (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith wrote in message ... (...) Wonderful, Brendan! I nearly fell off my chair laughing when the Holy Spirit made an appearance... Kevin ---...--- NEW Tank Engine custom train set: (URL) Annual SYSTEM Creativity Contest: (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) How can I not enjoy Christmas after this little piece of heaven? -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Really, it's too funny! Maggie C. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.general)
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Just in time for the holidays, The Brick Testament is pleased to present a new illustrated story from the New Testament: Jesus Is Born See it at: (URL) and Merry Christmas! -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith @8^D ___...___ Vendetta: A Christmas Story (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient) !
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(...) Hi, Lenny. Thanks for the compliments. It's always nice to be of inspiration to other builders. Round buildings are very tricky, but a fun challenge. (...) "The Reverend" is just a long-time nickname, and does not signify my position in any (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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dude, this is tre cool.. very inspirational in your building outlook.. especially in "living bricks" such as minifigs and animals. you've inspired me to build a flock of sheep, btw. most of your buildings have a simplified beauty to them, but the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Brendan, This is got to be the most incredible site I've ever seen with Legos. You should be a cool lego site of the week if they do that for faith based sites. Kudos to you! Keep it up! John (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Yes, that's the one! @8^) (...) The secret goal of my site is to lure innocent non-LEGO minded Christians into the fold. Mwa-ha-ha-ha... @8^D (...) Well, check out the 7 new Old Testament stories I put up yesterday if you haven't already. My (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Must be Draco Malfoy then, the guy with the Luke Skywalker haircut in the boat in the catalog picture. I've still not seen the Hogwart's Castle set in a store, the largest Harry Potter set I've seen is the train, but being shiftless and jobless has (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Another great set of OT story illustrations! I can't wait until you get around to doing the story of Samson. (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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I see you've been busy. You are a genius with the minifig. The Tower of Babel is quite interesting. Round and stepped. Is the scaffolding up to code? Such wicked little minifigs! (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Hi, Benjamin. Is the tile floor of The Praetorium a gleeful denunciation of Biblical Literalism? Maybe. @8^) Glad you like it, though. Pliate's head is one of the new heads from the Hogwart's Castle set. To be honest, I haven't read the books, (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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I am a big fan of the Brick Testament (and an equally big fan of the tile floors seen in the trial of Jesus!)... Is it a gleeful denunciation of Biblical literalism? Or just some thing to do? In either case, congrats. I rather like the Pilate (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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