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(...) Build your own in Lego :-) Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sigh. That puts me in a very tough position. 1) I hate Megablocks, and refuse to buy their low quality bricks and poor designs. 2) I'm possibly the biggest Gundam fan here. What do I do now? :/ (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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WOW! Very nice looking Gundam there. Given that MB and Lego bricks are 99% the same and compatible, it should be an easy feat to build Lego versions once the instructions become available. I look forward to that! Dave (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Straight from IRC, a friend of mine was kind enough to give me a quick and dirty translation of the text on that image: <Pocky> A beloved space opera the overcomes/bypasses generations, <Pocky> MSG will be premering as a Mega Block <Pocky> And (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) It's really hard to say. The Gundam franchise has NOT done well here in the US for a number of years; the MSiA and model kit lines have all been sighted frequently at clearance stores. The anime series themselves haven't even sold to Bandai's (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) At least one of the members of the (URL) Bloks Forum> avidly pursues Mega Bloks sets chiefly available in Asia, and I'm sure that he'll put himself on the case as soon as he gets wind of it. Stop by that forum from time to time for the latest (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Wow, those are nice! I was expecting some Knights Kingdom style POOP-figures, but these look like they're totally brick-built. Are they going to be available outside of Japan? Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the news, Jeff! I've posted a message about it on the (URL) Bloks Forum>, giving you credit for breaking the news, of course. Very cool! Dave! (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Tachikoma by Moko
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Hungry for tachi's? El Loco Moko has a tasty GITS treat served up. This mouth watering snack comes in 3 delicious flavors: blueberry, lemon, and greyberry. Head out to your local convenience store and pick up a pack. (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) MegaBloks announced the license for Mobile Suit Gundam on their Japanese website today. This doesn't come as much of a surprise to me, considering they've had Power Rangers for a while, not to mention a few other anime properties, so they've (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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(...) I've been informed entries need to be in by Friday afternoon, so please make a note of that. Jeff BrickFest 2006 Mecha Coordinator (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Okay folks, we've got a few Mecha presentations to announce! MechaHub: Q&A With the opening of the MechaHub website, Lego Mecha builders have a single point they can gather to discuss and display all aspects of Lego Mecha building. Join Bryce (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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Steel Battalion (URL) Vertical tank> (2 URLs) BS> (when moderated) (URL) Flickr> Comments and crit.s appreciated. Tim (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey all... I thought I would post and old creation of mine that's been collecting dust in my closet for years. It's a Mini Fig scale Transformable G1 Optimus Prime. I based it on the original toy, which means the hands and Gun must be removed for (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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| | Official Notice from MechaHub to Eric Sophie
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In a message dated 6/18/2006 9:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, To: MyLegomaster --- Soren@Mechahub.com writes: I've noticed your messages being bounced as spam, so I thought it prudent to let you know they were at least received. The issue has (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people.support) !!
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--snip-- (...) Perhaps I'm a bit stupid but I'm not sure what was particularly funny about your post. Was it intended to make fun of Eric? The mecha hub policy? Something else? If the former then it would appear to me that you are bullying Eric. If (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I have no agenda and no concerns, I just found it amusing (hence .off-topic.fun). You have to admit, it's funny that you have this policy that (as far as I know) only applies to one person on the planet - but no one will admit it. Marc Nelson (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) :) Awww, thanks E. You're absolutely right, I am around. With all the other projects going on, something has to give, and I'm afraid this has been giving for a while. BUT, I'm here, and reading, and lurking more than usual. You can see what (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Click to read... (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I absolutely love this mech. You have done an exellent job at emulating the concept art picture. If you have an MLCAD file let me know if you are willing to share. Any plans to build a theme of vertical tanks? Thanks, David. (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MechaHub - Global Lego Mecha Database - Site now Live!
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(...) Yeah! Mechahub is finally up. Thanks for all the work you have put into it Bryce, and to everyone else that helped. I will be doing my lurking thing there as well hehe. Take care, David. (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Rat hardsuit: Maschinen Krieger
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(...) Ah yes, love Maschinen Krieger. I am sure people noticed the influence in some of (URL) my creations>.. Good job there Tim, I am always hoping that fellow mecha fans create Maschinen Krieger suits. You captured the Rat very well I think. Take (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Geordan. Can't wait to see it complete. Bringin people back is what Mechahub is all about. You have quite a collection of mecha already. Have you thought about joining the hub? (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Guys this is amazing. Great, great work. This gives me slightly more incentive to (URL) up and finish> Beautiful site. I hope it brings back a few of us from the crypt See ya later! -Geordan (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) I sell my Lego Mecha creations. Can I by included in the Mecha Hub?> A. This is a sticky question and one which took quite a while to answer. After consulting several lawyers we have decided not to include builders who make a living (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) I thought you were the best thing to happen to lego mecha in a long time. ;-) Bryce (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'll chime in too. Great work Bryce et.al. Lovely! Tim (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hear, hear! Three cheer for Bryce and all the other contributors! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! :-D (URL) Mladen Pejic> (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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What an eventful day this has been. Hechahub is up, a colleague has departed, and Tim G has made a mecha moc out of plastic! Will wonders never cease. Diggin the hardsuit. I too am a fan of Maschinen Cherries er.. I mean Kriegers. Can you get a tan (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It's made from bricks and from (URL) this>. (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Tim (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I have especially appreciate the article section, some nice stuff. Longue vie à mecahub ! Didier (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bryce McGlone wrote: <snip> Bryce, I would just like to thank you for putting in so much time and effort to make the MechaHub a reality. This is the best thing to happen to lego mecha building in a long time... Chris (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Bruce! We would love to see what you come up with if you ever try mecha. I agree that the 4chan style board is odd to us who are used to phpbb boards. It does take a little bit to get comfortable. But once you try it you'll never go (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey guys, Congratulations on the site launch. I've just done some brief looking around and it looks really well made. You might even inspire me to try my hand at some mecha building. :) The forum style seems really odd to me, being more used to the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Sorry to see you go Mark. It was a pleasure working with you here and I appreciate all the help and guidance. We'll get by though. See ya on the flip side. F (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, I'll keep this short, I wish to resign my curatorship of .mecha. I'll be refocusing myself over at (URL) I'm kind of stretched thin as it is and I'm having less and less time for this. So I am sad to let this go, but it will be for the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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In the last 6 years the Lego Mecha genre has produced thousands of models. Until now Lego Mecha models were spread across the web... alone... scared... (but well armed)... and... homeless... Until now. It is my pleasure to announce a new website (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) Hi Fradel, Thanks for your comment. At present my fairly small collection is really geared towards town building but I'm slowly stocking up on parts for this specifically and mecha in general. The source material came from Soren so the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Tim. Looks cool. The second I saw "vertical tank" I was immediately reminded of the Hephaestos by Soren. It would be great to see your version in Lego form as well. Are you able to make one of these? F (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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A vertical tank mecha based on (URL) this>. (2 URLs) Flickr> (URL) BS> Comments and crits appreciated. Tim PS. Knee joint may require double bracing for a real build. Other joints should be OK. (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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