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(...) snipped (...) Hmmm - it seems to be missing the pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your mechas. Is there an update with said pics on the way? Bob (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks a lot! Well, if you look at the CoLUG pics, you'll see we had too much fun making them sumo-wrestle and so-forth. The pop-up cockpit was, in truth, inspired by Pez dispensers. As for the claws, note that the prototype has bony (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hehe...thanks! Dr. Mindbender has a subroutine that permits hugs. He's an odd fellow - but the purple cape and big honkin' medallion likely clued us in to that fact already. Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! Yep...I opted to go the robot route for all those reasons. All those vehicles are on the to-do list....stay tuned! Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It was the first Joe thin I never got. (torrent of tears) Thanks! -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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The Bantam Class Economy Mech This is a light weight mech intended for the private industry market. The preproduction model: (URL) for firefighting: (URL) Folder: (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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but I finally have a finished mecha worthy of acclaim... I present to you Helios - Ground Assault Type Mecha Armaments- machine gun a/f both hands linear cannon a/f right hand sheild a/f left hand ----- she's about 7, maybe eight inches tall, and (...) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Razorback (3 URLs) -Brayton Orchard (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The ski claws are great. Love the whole thing. (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! They look like something out of 1950's sci-fi movie. Very retro-future. Well done. Adrian (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very cool mechs!! there so fun, nice and bulky. Looks like something Nasa would use in planet exploration =) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That thing is huge, you think a bit to big, rofl. Awesome creation, I couldnt even make half of that just parts wise, haha. Cant wait to see that thing actualy move in some kind of movie, You make sure you tape something for us !! (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Bro, very nice. Very nice indeed. Like Keith, I dig the head, per all Sophie mecha. Quite unique, yet it hearkens back to my all time fave, the big red robot. Sweetness. Hope all is well. (URL) p.s. - Dude, where the hell is my tie fighter? (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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These are fun! Clean looking too. Look like they should be boxing it out in some kind of arena. The pop up cockpit, very nice. the arm / claw combo makes them look rudimentary and on the "crude" end of the scale of functionalblity. I think it's (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Holy catfish Eric. Fun fun fun, I expect Rizmit will be showing itself off for you? These creations of yours are getting more and more refined. That's what I'm seeing. Jama blows folks away but the proportions are kind of funny. Rizmit is sleeker, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I love how the pilot chamber lifts out with the head. Very nice! It reminds me of a big version of those dinosaur embryo freezing chambers from the first Jurassic Park movie. (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really admired the style of this old foot: (URL) the new incarnation is certainly more practical and functional. Your robots have become more functional over time, while remaining artistic and beautiful (in an insectobot kind of way). The skeleton (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Excellent work Eric. As always, I'm boggled by all the mechanical/electrical systems you put into your 'bots, so I guess I focus on, and appreciate, the actual 'design' solutions a bit more. In particular, the V-shaped waist area lends a bold (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) He's so cute and cuddley. I want to give him a hug...or die trying. Pat Bunn (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Certainly looks like it could have been a fantastic set if it weren't for the new grey's. :( Man I sure would have liked to buy about 20 of those. Greg "Mark Rideout" <madmax_hm@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message news:HsoqAt.1ppJ@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) And we have a really nice pic on SciBrick: (2 URLs) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hm, the FTX messed up the link: (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I didn't see anyone post about this in Mecha, so here goes: (URL) fun. -mark (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, David Laswell wrote: Not true! Scarlett ('82) was in the very first wave of 4" Joes, and as the (...) David > Chris ~GA (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not true! Scarlett ('82) was in the very first wave of 4" Joes, and as the line progressed Cover Girl ('83) and Lady Jaye ('85) were added. For those who liked 'em dressed in black leather, there was always the Baroness ('84). And for those (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sweet Jesus on a minibike, that is a beautiful piece of work. Hope to see it in person someday. Soren (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow! Those are awesome! The chunky shape works beautifully. They're big, they're clunky, they look like they're going to tear something apart. The way you did the head, with the sensors and stuff, is excellent! -Mark (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Eric, Still a nice work..... :-) may be you are the best constructor .... Regards Chris. (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello .Mecha! Here are some mechs. They're a little taller than Bionicle Toas. I was quite glad to find a use for those odd corner parts from set 6441. And these are definitely not inspired by Gundam. At all. Seriously. Uh-huh. Pictures: (URL) pics (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Fo Shizzle My Rizzle...E this is a nice addition to your fine family of mecha. This one looks like the drunken uncle who shows up at your house during the holidays and drinks all your beer. I dig the hand design, but as usual, I give you highest (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I once knew someone with funnybuns who beat me up because I pointed them out. Dave! FUT lugnet.humor.sophomoric (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for clearing that up! I read it as "1983 is early in the line" ... (...) There's a depressing thought. Either someone with funnybuns (Leia) or someone who could beat you up if you made a false move. (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Um, he said 1983. He means the early years of the 1983 toy line and the first of the smaller sized Joe figures from 1983. See he said 1983. Not the dolls... but action figures, in 1983. That's what he ment. (Info taken from the Department of (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think you captured the look nicely. But when you say "early" what do you mean? I seem to recall the first Joe was Barbie sized... (some of my friends (in the mid 60's this was) had them and their sisters were always wanting them to be made (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) find your mechs very impressive by their size and their complexity, I am not at all impressed by this one. I fail to see the difference between this one and the previous ones. As I said, *I* fail to see... Maybe it's just me. But I feel you (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Wow, Eric. The mecha looks great. One of the things that really jumps out at me is the way you've used slopes all over the body to decrease a possible pixelated look. It gives the whole mecha a very flowing, smooth look. I have a feeling that (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Eric, Looks awesome! Hopefully I'll be able to find time to come to Paramus and see him in person. Love the shot of Rizmit caught with his pants down: (URL) D. (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oooh! Nice Eric! I've always loved that color-combo since way before my dark ages! Looking forward to detailed construction photos :) Does it stand like pictured in the store? Looks like lot's of hands can tilt that one to the floor! You must have (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (snip) (...) (snip) (...) Hi E! So this is what you have worked on lately!! I already was wondering when we would see something new out of your hands; it has been month ago I've heard or seen anything from you... But U R back! O joy! I have to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) OMG! It's so cute and cuddly looking! You know, for being so chock full of diabolical evilness and such. I was actually looking through YoJoe.com's archives the other day, and I thought it would be amusing to see this built, but there's the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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