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Hi, I have a question about the Blacktron comp. How original do the entries have to be? I remember a few entries in the last comp were modified versions of real sets. Also, is a man 1 peice? and are things like Battrax wheels 1 or 2 peices? thanks! (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Et In Arcadia Lego HoverThing Contest
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howD all, despite a little delay the judges have started judging thx again to all who entered i'll post the results soon thx much -paul (25 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest?
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You know, looking at this REALLY awful design (whta's it called -- "The Air-Catcher"?) prompted me to make some changes to the nose in MLCad, a yellow Wedge 3x4 plate and a Wedge 4x4 w/ BT logo, and I realized that I wasn't even sure if the former (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest?
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Okay guys, here it is: tell me what you think and if it's time to open the flood gates and begin taking entries. (URL) put my own entry on there as more of an example, but I will eventually be modifying the one you see and officially submitting it (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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I would be interested to know just how many kids prefered to be the cops when we played cops and robbers back then. I for one will admit that I always liked being on the robbers side. Bad guys are always more interesting. Good guys are limited in (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) < How many times can I return to answer the same question? > In thinking about this a bit more, I think the attraction to BT1 comes down to the color scheme above all else. Look at it: Black with Yellow highlights. The standard "LEGO" colors (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) Duuuuude! Don't be like that, give us a reference! I have several of each of the BT1 sets, and lot's of promotional materials from the same BT1 sets MISB (all opened now), and I have NEVER seen this suggested storyline. I am all ears, baby! (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) Actually, a story like that (pretty close) was in the US and Canada LEGO catalog around 1988. Additionally if someone in the Atlanta area needs to use a BT1 minifig, I can loan you one for picture taking purposes. -Jason (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest
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(...) Ooh, looks like I'll have to dig out my Blacktron parts that I've been collecting. I guess my existing Blacktron ship probably doesn't count since I did display it at Brickfest. I look forward to seeing all the entries even if I don't manage (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest
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(...) Let's get through this year's before we decide next year will be Ice Planet 2002, OK? The Scutinizer (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest
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(...) Either way is fine with me- I'll enter both! And you're right- Futuron is 2 years ahead of Space Police, according to the Fibblesnork guide: (URL) Hafner www.hafhead.com (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest
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(...) Oh my. This means I have to learn to build Space again. Zoiks, I've been so involved in my Town as of late. I haven't built a Space set in years. But BT1 ? How could I resist an old favorite? Mmmmm... I feel a MOC coming on... I really gotta (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) And trans-yellow. (...) No argument there. (...) This part is speculative. It is true that that the Space Police seem to have occasionally captured a Blacktron, but who can say what that may mean? The precise nature of the relationship between (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) highlights, trans-yellow windows, some small trans red highlights are okay. They definitly must have some style. When the sets first came out, everyone said, "Now that is cool!" Most BT1 designs look sleek, even the black visors add to the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) Well, in my opinion... which is what I'll be going by with my votes, I'd define Blacktron-ism by: - The color scheme is black with yellow glass. Detailing is done with yellow and with trans-red. - The figs are all black with the signature (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest
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(...) I'd say Scrutinizer is *definitely* in line with the names of official BT1 sets. I only wish I had gotten to it first.... <smirk> -H. (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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Some suggestions for "Blacktron-ness": - Color, you got to have Black and Yellow with a little trans-red! :-) - Style! Blacktron I is all about style! - Remember the story positioning; the Blacktron are spies, pirates and theives that are out to (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) Since the competitors are the judges, I would say it is up to them. This contest is a BT1 contest so I hope most entries try to stay true to BT1 design. Although this is harder to judge with only 6 official models to use as a guide. In the end (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) Unless "Blacktron I-ness" is part of the contest's judging criteria. I'd bet that it is, much like the "Classic Space" contest judged "Classic Space"ness. best LFB (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest
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This is cool watching this all happen, good luck to all you guys. Eric www.mylegomaster.com Oh, BTW, when I first read about all of this I wondered about this: (URL) was like; Man! I had those parts on the BR all these years! Blacktron! Awwww yeah. (25 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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