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(...) It should be noted that the front page of .mecha updates are due to the curators, your sentence structure suggests that maybe you think Soren did it. The (URL) curator list> will show you who the curator(s) is or are for a particular group. (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) fantastice ideas, soren. also, my compliments on updating the sidebar. i just wanted to praise you for your creativity and optimism towards the evolution of build/mecha (wow-did i just use those words?). one thing, though: my internet access (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No, no, not at all,,, in fact I,m VERY glad you quoted me... I would have brought it up eventually, but it's better that you did. Thanks! (...) I think you hit the nail on the head with your comment there. An off-site area is not necessarily (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) To read two references from The Film in one post....Crom has blessed us. Back to compiling my Valeria archive. (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I just did some checking before I posted this. I wouldn't want to post something incorrect. There have been just as many posts in frequency and number in .castle as before and after Classic-Castle was created. I would even argue that there has (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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If you guys hurry up you can build along with me. Make-a-Mecha Here are the first four steps. Feel free to follow these outlines or what ever suits you. First thing to do to make a Mech is to build a head. Here is the head of a new Mecha I am (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) oh hey Thanks for saying that, oh (URL) Honored Member> of the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame! Our true nature has been revealed through your wisdom, oh coveted breathren of metal skin, ala ABS. Speak it and make it so, oh co creator of (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I suppose back then we didn't know how to put it politely. TBH, I think we also liked the mystery. Perhaps now it should be made more clear for the present times. Remember when Shazam visited the "Elders". (...) Thank you. (...) Question is: (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As I see it, the LMHoF, is a fairly inclusive organization that embraces a wide range of design styles-minifig, microfig, and stickfig scales, brick-based and technic-based techniques, and even quasi-mecha MOCs such as my own droid host units (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You got it Agnes. (...) Chris, love what you said, but I really love that phrase! I quote C-Mad......."...I see a ton of coolness in what it could become." If we could all just live our lives like that on this planet, maybe things could be a (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. (...) Thank you. (...) Hmmm. Okay, I respect that. Fair enough. I guess back then things were simpler and we just went ahead and did it. Like why call the sherif, if you can just wack the gofer off the pourch with a stick. You (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Allister McLaren aka 'Allister' (...) 1099450506 seconds (...) Engineering Draftsman - pipes and tanks. (...) Im kinda partial to (URL) this one> (...) Mark Sandlin's Deep Frah. Tony Knaak's Pork Grind. Jeff Ranjo's White Mega-Deus. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that's a reasonable system. I never knew that before. It might be worth putting this on the new website. (...) Did it help? From your descriptions further down, it seems it didn't. Still, I respect that choice. (...) Fair enough, but (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) YES! There's one lurker. Let's see how many more we can get. You're quite welcome. Soren (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I am new, and this seems to be an ideal way to introduce myself. Hopefully I will assemble a photography setup soon so that I may display my MOCs. I met a small percentage of you all at BFPDX 04, but unfortunately, had no mecha assembled at (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sweet. And sorta scary too, if you're a minifig. Very cool leg design, and nice piercing "Iron Reich will destroy you" glowing eye. I'm reminded of those little spiders in Minority Report, clicking down the halls...except this would be just a (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote: -big snip- (...) Yo E. I figured this I needed to reply to, since we did talk about it for all of about 10 hours in the Saturn to and from NWBC. 42 skedoo all the way! :-) The LMHOF has served me very well, (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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-Snip- I think you guys rock. I have no issues with your collective desires/aims for the site. I think you guys made a great decision in sticking to your own opinions only and I respect your efforts. I also approve strongly of your desire to (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Glad you enjoyed it! I love the chunkiness in the legs and torso of the Masakari and Daishi. They're among my favorites from Mechwarrior, along with the Shadowcat and Loki. (...) Responses like yours are why I started posting to .mecha in the (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) When the LMHoF was created back in August 2001, the Founders wanted to present a fan created resource and archive honoring Mecha design. At the time, building Lego Mecha designs was in it's infancy. So when you wanted to see the few designs (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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.mecha, home to the few and land of the seldom. We can change that. I am working on attaching the shoulder joints to the central body of my new mecha. I'm using turntables and the body frame is like that of the Rizmit. (so far) White and Dark Grey (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Actually, now that I think a bit more about it, even walking would be impossible with that configuration. A (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very cool. The leg design is ingenious. However, from a practical point of view, a three legged bot isn't very, um, practical. Take out one leg, and it looks like those legs could be taken out quite easily, and it's down for the count. Four or (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Took a quick pic to show how tall he is when all stretched out: (2 URLs) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ahhh...you know the riddle of steel, don't you boy. What can I say, you've saved the best robriq for the Reich...and the State appreciates your sacrifice. Seriously, this moc rocks beyond belief. The leg design is truly inspired. -Keith (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Whoa, cool! I immediately thought of the Robot Spy from "Jonny Quest," only they had 4 legs. Once again, you rock! James Wilson Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I first said that this thing was scary. Now I'm convinced it runs on human souls. And eats babies. For fun. Dear Buddha, man. What else do you have in store for us? Roy W. (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Jon, this bot is really cool. I like the distinct shape. It looks like a spider, no doubt, although it has only three legs. Very clever and efficent use of parts. I like the highlight colors, too. Daniel (Oh man, this is an incredible (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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To crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentation of their Moms. The Iron Reich Spindlebot: (3 URLs) The leg design is based heavily on this: (2 URLs) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Kyle Vrieze wrote: (snip) (URL) First of all, I'm really liking those legs. You get some good angles out of those technic click joints. The can launchers are swifty. The single eye thing works so well for this thing, too. Come (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Need a hand? (...) I remember your posting some of those a while back. Cool stuff. I posted a heretical bit of engineering a while back, didn't get much interest: (URL) Why you should keep your tires> (...) Well then you haven't spoken to your (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I'll alter this to things I'd love to see done in .build.mecha IF time permits and I'll answer some questions at the end. Timelime- For some time now, I've been wanting to make a .build.mecha timeline spanning the history of this group. The problem (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Yep. Seems we did this a LOOOONG time ago here. I'll have to look it up. What is your name? Dave Johann, aka "legomecha" or "HardCore". I'll sometimes answer to 'Hey you'. How old are you? 35 (really? ouch! I'm gettin' old), inner child is 7. What (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Brayton, this is just beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished version. I, too, think the knees and elbows need a bit of work, but other than using a sincle plate hinge, I've got no suggestions. -Dave (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) This anti-mech aircraft has a very pleasing shape. It looks like a honey-sucking hummingbird, but in fact its a tough machine that brings death to those fierce mechs. Good work! Daniel (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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We did this last year in .space, I thought it would be perfect. Just fill out the questions like survey. What is your name? Soren Roberts, aka "bricklovinfreakboy". How old are you? 18, but grouchy and cynical enough to be 50 sometimes :). What does (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool. I like the missile racks, they fit the concept very well. Could we get a scan of the image you were inspired by? (...) Cute (I know, not the word you want applied to a 20-ton clanking death machine). I'm not a big fan of "mechs" as such, (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oooh pretty. I like the calves, they're just sweet, no justification required. The head and hips also stand out, very clean lines. The only things I would change are the elbow and neck joints. The elbow looks pretty limmited, and the neck is almost (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) GLEEE!!!! This looks Great!! It appeears to be a cross between the direwolf/warhawk legs and a warhammer torso, with catapultmissle racks!! I love it! The Gauss rifles are very simple, but looks VERY nice. This is probably my favorite model of (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oooooh, gundam! Melike! The model is looking pretty good so far! My one suggestion would be to beef up those legs, they seem too slender to me. Otherwise, i can't wait to see this finished! (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Inspired by Soren's admonition, I'll try to do a more complete job on this post. I've got a couple of new mechs with "chicken leg" chassis based on the technic click ball joints from the Super Battle Droid set (they're cheap on Ebay these days). The (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In response to Soren's comment, here's the "half finished mecha sitting on my desk." (2 URLs) I hope to soon have enough pieces to finish this and make some improvements. Comments and criticism welcome. -Brayton (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, the other one links there, so I figured I didn't need to. God those suits are beautiful. Hey, tell me when you get some more of Robriq 04 in stock. I wanna order a few. Soren (Working on a Robriq of his very own) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Here's another really good Maschinen Krieger resource: (URL) Among other things. The whole site is awesome. (my latest bot is based on the Neuspinne.) (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Just stuff I like, places I go when I want to find a funky shape to build: (URL) Mortar Headd.com> (URL) Ghost In the Shell> (URL) TrooperPX> (URL) More cool battle armor> (URL) Maschinen Krieger.com> And feeding my other sick addiction: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Lee Schulz wrote: I hate to nag right off, but could you please break up your paragraphs in the future? It's easier on the eyes. (...) I think we need to work on changing that in a big way. My perception is that .mecha isn't (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think it depends on voting by the founders, and they've been pretty much dead for the last year or so. Hence, the lack of updates. That's something else we'll have to change, it's a s***ty system and it breaks up the community. (...) (BLUSH) (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I can't think of three off the top of my head, but I do have a question. What exactly are the criteria for induction into the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame? I've been knocking around this group for a year and a half now, and the LMHoF has been (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I heartily approve. I'll gladly admit I have contributed very little aside from posting my occasional finished projects because I don't really have any discussion history with anyone and feel a bit like an outsider, but I read .mecha (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) be (...) mmm, glowing... -bm www.brickmodder.net (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I put some white dishes behind them and it makes them a little brighter. Ok, no you're right..it's 3vil. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I actually made 6 legs but went with 4 in the end to keep it more compact. Seeing these swarming over a moonbase...red eyes glowing...now that would be 3vil. I agree. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I was glad the crouching and tailgate height worked out myself. I think more identifiable features like faces and stuff will probably never be a Robriq thing. Not sure why, I'm just goin' with it. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thankee sai. I have a short list of stuff coming up. One bot I wanna make is a much larger, industrial version of this (walking platform) for Trevor's Astro Lift subtheme. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks JHK. Though it's basically a pickup truck-bed on legs, so I'm not sure how organic it is. ;) (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like to think it has sensors in that dome up front. I also like to think it has a crackly recorded "moo" sound that it makes occasionally. You know, so it's life-like. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You're the 3rd person to mention war of the worlds. I see a trend... (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I do plan on making a steampunk bot, but this isn't it. And good to hear it looks a little scary. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(disclaimer: I don't know what faction this is designed for... so I give away anything, I'm very sorry!) Hmm...for some reason, it looks kinda steampunkish to me. The large, skeletal arms look like there's some sort of pneumatic (I think that's the (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is soooo nifty. It's like how I pictured the aliens in 'War of the Worlds'. Actually, it strike an amazing resemblance to this briefly pictured mining droid thingie in the pilot miniseries of GI Joe. Cool. -G (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I got stalled on this one near the end. I have to work on some other projects soon so I thought I'd show what I'd built so far: (URL) Can you figure out which theme it's for? The few of you who know keep quiet! (Hint: It'll be armed) (URL) [ j o n ] (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Improve .Mecha Thread
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Like the title says. Give at least three ways to make .mecha a better, more mindblowing newsgroup. No more half-hearted complaints, let's thrash out just what we want to do to rock everybody's moms harder and longer. Just two restrictions I'd like (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Nice bot, though does it have any visual sensors? ...that can pick-up colors? ...such as red, for example? Sorry. Couldn't resist the obvious joke. Again. Roy W. (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nice. I like how it can crouch down for unloading. I would have given it a head (a cow-ey snouty one), but I'm not about to tell you how you should design a robriq :-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Cool, but it needs 6 legs for the creepy factor : ) It'd be cool to animate a bunch of these swarming over a moonbase ! (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is just soo... beautiful man. Soo beautiful. at first I read this as glob-riq rather than glo-briq. heh funny how that little accent changes the meaning. ahh the silly things that make me smile i like kittens -lenny (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Jon, wow! This project is turning out better than I ever imagined it would. What's next on the to-do list? EB-Robriq? IR-Robriq? Rasta-Robriq? Can't wait! -Lenny (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) As said before, that's sweet. Wow. This is awesome- a perfect, orginal combo of organicness and a machine. Can't wait to see more tech west stuff. Maybe you could rip off some ideas from that Rockfish movie... some techwest ideas there. -JHK (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Toradoch Systems approached Robriq recently. They wanted to build a bot that could be sold to small-hold farmers and ranchers in the New Malpaso colony out in the frontier. The result is a seamless fusion of Toradoch and Robriq technology. Moobot: (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oooo creepy! Now you're both freaking me out.... Peace and yikes!, Professor Whateverly (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very creepy-archnidy cool. Like the use of the skeleton bodies. And the big red eyes really stand out against the black and white. Almost moreso than usual, as if 3vil itself permeates from them....<cold shudder>. -Chris (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) a joke I told Rob Hendrix to fit one of his LED mods into robriq 01. Rob freaks me out: (URL) So awesome. I can't find another group that seems to be for butchering er brickmodding, so I posted here. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) We're currently researching an Iron Reich Robriq. Details soon. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Why thank you. That's kinda the whole idea behind this. Theme mashup. I have a lot more planned along these lines. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ohh, my bad, I see it now. ..and it can see me comming from any angle. Yep, freaky. e (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) [ j o n ] - I too agree that this is a neat contractual alliance. As Gil said, "A nice smoosh of zemi concept and 3vil aesthetic." -ªþ§aada ...awaiting the stolen JE Robriq (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Man, what a rip off that subject line is! Even though I don't like the whole mecha w/ medieval weapons genre, these mocs are pretty freaking cool. That sword the white one carries is amazing. Great job, but next time you use that title, I expect to (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You have to love any moc that encorporates the undead. Great turret, I'll take 60. Robriq is out of control. -Keith (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mmm...capitalism... In all seriousness, though, it's a cool bot. The eyes on either side provide an interesting spin, and the use of oddball parts (namely the skeleton torsos) really shows versatility in design. The skull on top is a very nice (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's skull-a-licious! Seriously...nice smoosh of zemi concept with 3vil aesthetic. I dig. -G (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I actually think this is the first robriq with *two* eyes. It's symmetrical so there's another eye on the other side. Freaky. I'll try not to make it a habit. Up with cyclops. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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OMG! He used those Skelly Bodies in the Leg Joint! And the Gun Turret is a Skull! Plus it has a Big Red Eye! Egads man! Robriq! e (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mine is also 2.1 megapixels I think. I would care if I was taking pictures hoping to print them. But as long as most of the time the pics I take will be distributed (shown) over the web, what matters more for me is the weight of the picture. (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mine is also 2.1 megapixels I think. I would care if I was taking pictures hoping to print them. But as long as most of the time the pics I take will be distributed (shown) over the web, what matters more for me is the weight of the picture. (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've been messing around with pictures taken with very little light. Here are 2 pics I took lit by my monitor only: (2 URLs) My old camera is only 2.1 megapixels. These pictures are fuzzy at 1600 but look ok when shrunk down. I kind of like the idea (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You misconstrue. Robriq is not evil or 3vil. We merely wish to supply human, alien and demon alike with the highest quality bot money can buy. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks man, I was sadistically pleased with the skeleton bodies myself. I believe they're taken from vanquished Star Rangers. Robriq is not concerned with profit, but with fulfilling the customer's wishes as best they can. (URL) [ j o n ] (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Your english was just fine. Thanks! (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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...evil Robriqs? Let alone 3vil Robriqs? I fear the universe may never be the same... Roy W. (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that's a brilliant use of the skeleton bodies (and so appropriate to this bot.) So, the envelope gets another push. Nice work. I just have to ask; how much does 3vil pay for such a contract or is this just out of the 'goodness' of your (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Very Japanese! ('not sure my English is correct on that one...) Bravo! JP. (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Robriq is proud to unveil the Skullbot. 3vil contracted Robriq to create a bot that would aid in the destruction of the Star Ranger menace, and the company filled the order with pride. This Robriq is bristling with plenty of firepower and 3vil: (4 (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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Hi folks! I've posted a few new MOCs on my Brickshelf area, mostly those that were displayed at the 500 Festival Kid's Day in Indianapolis on May 1. It includes my first attempt at a Mecha figure, as well as a space pirate ship, grandstands and a (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (blush) Thank you. (...) Thanks! That was one of those designs that come together on their own, as if the bricks are fitting themselves into a design not entirely under my control. I finished up and I thought "How the f--- did I do that?" (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) What so you had both dropships built at the same time!?!!?!? Doi! That's amazing. Um....whoa... I gotta get the super hero's from the planet next Thursday to help me catch up! e (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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i'm a real big fan of the multiped tank/modile gun platforms. this is really good work. the ball turrets add a nice amount of menace, and overall play up the "bristling with weapons" look. i just love that! the legs feel a wee bit on the thin (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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this is very cool. i'm a big fan of huge ships, and to marry the huge ship with the mecha (my greatest love)...well...it's divine! i enjoy the two-legged mechs, some of my earliest designs were two-legged. it makes me want to return to it again! the (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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this is a real tasty piece of business here! i am particularly fond of the torso/abdominal region with the curved sections set at an angle above the waist. i'm also diggin' the shoulder pieces! i'm just sort of learning how to build with SNOT so i'm (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i am always very excited, and moreover, greatly inspired when i see your creations. bravo! i really enjoy all of these, but my favorite is the white one. i really dig the head design...and the sword! really great. i'm really, really looking forward (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Glad you liked it! It actually took me quite a while to build this, fooling around with door design, front and rear tapers, a little greebling, and of course the angled anime-style winglets I can't resist putting on everything. It was already (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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