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Frank, I was looking through your Brickshelf Gallery again, and I gotta say that the (URL) "Jugde"> really is one of my favs, of yours. (URL) It really is interesting and the construction is off the hook! e (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Dave, I don't think they're from any official sets. I got them from a Red Letter Days event at Legoland Windsor some time ago. The parts were in a selection of sweepings from the model shop floor. Pete (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ooooo, cool! Where did you pick up those nifty pieces in dark grey? Hinge Bar 2 with 3 Fingers and Top Stud (2433): (URL) Minifig Signal Holder (3900): (URL) I see a couple of 'em on BrickLink I guess... were these released in an actual set? (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Some nice pics in the front - older crappy pics in the back. His arms used to have an extra degree of rotational motion, but the heavy forearms had difficulty being supported, so I went with better looking shorter upperarms with better (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Eric. The joints do somewhat allow for larger, more stable mecha creations. However, TLG could expand on the new joint systems potential by designing 3 or 4 more elements- such as a 4x4 plate with a click-pin on the bottom for a torso (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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It does not really look like a spide to me...definetly some kind of hellish mechanized insect thought. Great MOC, I'd love to see it consuming a minifig to give it some scale. I think my favorite detail is the cranium/face...its very expressive for (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Lot's of iddy biddy pieces form the spider bot. I like it. The front and looks very cool, as does the legs and greebs. Welcome to the Mecha Builders List! e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Waswillbe - The RG Mech 2.0
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(...) Hi Fradel, werd. The Record and Play unit is found in the heart of this set: [LEGOSet 4095] I purchased the set at the North West Brick Con in 2003. I gave the green parts to Brick Frenzy as a gift and kept the R&P component. The unit can (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Andrew, it was nice having you over during construction. Thank you for the sorting help. I'm swamped. (...) Ha ha ha, I call it the RG Mech. That is the name of its soul. (...) thanks brokie. e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like the size Mecha these joints lend themselves too. Your "experiments" are fun to see and have a recognizble style. Nice work. I really like the colors. e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Jeff, another fine job. Once again, I enjoy seeing the form you come up with. I look past the connections to the core of the design. I like it. e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Eric. What exactly is a record and play unit? The name sounds like a camera but i guess its some kind of motor? BTW, if cherubs had a demon counterpart, this would be it. F (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) E, I have to agree with what has been said here. The overall form and once again attention to minute details is astounding. It was a sheer pleasure to see this thing evolve during its construction (merci monsieur ;-). I know I told you how I (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, it shouldn't be there. I only spotted it after I took the photos...the pain of the bley thing just isn't going to go away, is it? (...) I'll see what I can do. My camera is pretty rubbish though. (...) Feel free, Andrew, I'd be (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pete - I dig this lil' bugger (bad pun intended ;-)! I am drawn to the leg construction and the overall spindly design. I like your choice of parts for the head...quite innovative use of "fangs". I also think the color scheme is great...but I (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Jeff. I think I may have finally come up with a hand design on par with Karim Nassar's minifig-leg fist (Though his has a stronger grip) But seriously (...) P.S. The head design on your Orbital Boost Frame is just too sweeet! Smart use (...) (20 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Todd, I like the overall chunkyness to this one. My favorite part though is the hands. They're simple and effective. I think I have hand envy. But seriously I think that Lego should put out a set like this one. I would buy it over the (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Dave, A fellow Micronaut! I still collect Micronauts and Microman. The new fig's articulation is AWESOME! They're selling them at Suncoast Video if you are interested. You should check out this place for even more Microman action: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) happened (...) was (...) Right on! Micronauts are definitely one of my fave-raves from my childhood. Jeff, have you ever been to: (URL) often go here just to bathe in the warm and fuzzy waters of nostalgia. I had quite a bid of Micronauts as a (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for liking my stuff even though you don't like Bionicle. I just happened into it before I got into the system stuff. The reason I was drawn to it was because it reminded me of the Micronauts I had as a kid. It has a simple robotic (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah Goldie, I think his back "moobs" are because of the excessive G-forces while boosting in orbit.:-P Yeah, those meat hooks I'm gonna do something about those b-yotches. I resign my membership in the LMHOF until I fix them. Thank you. Jeff (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) you and i think alike. we both used the click hinges in our moc's. i used the alpha team hinges on almost everything except for the elbows. i almost used the new bley ones, but they would've clashed with the other bricks. they seem to fit well (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) you know it! that's why i chose an rgm to build--they don't have all the frill that other gundams have, rather they look more simplistic like military vehicles do. jason (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Fradel. The only reason the minifig torsosare there is because I couldn't find enough of another piece I wanted to use. It's the only good thing that came about because of lack of pieces on this model. -Brayton (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) thanks. it does not have a cockpit due to the fact that it is too large for microfig and too small for minifig. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Paul. Working with both light grays can be a royal pain at times but it does give it sort of a battle-worn feel to it. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Very nice mecha, Jason. BTW, does it have a cockpit? Later, Todd (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The mix of bley and Classic Grey looks interesting, at least in the photos. He's really nicely proportioned too. Well done. Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Back in it indeed. Epic work Jeff, but why is it wearing its bra backward? Put those winnebagos on the front-side where they belong! And those hands...how could you even post those meat-hooks...a disgrace...a child could do better...Sophie (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks. usually, making the head takes forever, but somehow this one came together rather quickly. unlike my rotgeist, the head looks more proportional, while at the same time has that gundam look (without the lame yellow antenna on its (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) looks like we've both been away for awhile. i'm gonna level with you: i have never been a big fan of bionicle. i think it's a great idea and i can see why so many people are drawn to it. but most of the creations i see on brickshelf look (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Erik. The ankles are a bit wobbly. (...) Its supported by two 2x1 tiles and stays in place easily. It looks odd how there is nothing under it. Also, since. (...) Yeah, the back of the head is somewhat boxy but the front looks ok, (...) (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Nice mech, Andrew! Ingenious name, by the way. I love the legs. They seem very sturdy, are they? The use of both new and old gray gives it a kind of 'been in a wreck but has been fixed' persona. Making me think it has survived many a battle, which (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Check out my latest experiment with the new clicking ball and socket hinges, the "Spartan"- (URL) this one, unlike my "Juggernaut" design, I left the hinges exposed for the sake of lightness and used the Alpla Team socket bricks at the shoulders and (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Jason, Nice! The proportions are awesome! The head is soooo tight. I think that the soul of any mech is the head. This one's got soul! Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah the hands are wanting. I will take pics of the back, although he can't stand up very well due to his...b..b..backpack. Thought I was gonna say balls huh? Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Mark. I just threw together the hands and left them like that and never looked back. They do have the appearance of fists but leave you wanting more...maybe thumbs. I don't know. I might try something else. (...) Yes! I'm the first with (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Do I have to post this on Howardstern.com??? I don't think the FCC will allow MOCs of this nature. It is crude and indecent!! Ha! Jeff BTW he is 14 inches erect including the balls...thankyouverymuch. (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude. I love RGM's! They're the unsung grunts of UC. F (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Allister. I'm just trying to keep up with you guys!! Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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