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(...) Like anything LEGO, it's really up to you. What scale are you going for? Minifig, microfig, nanofig, something else? My favorites, the origami mechs, are all about finding unique uses for standard parts...minifig hips and legs as fingers, for (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, I'm Mark and I have been trying to build a mecha. Somehow my try doesn't look right. So I put my question to you Mecha-Experts. Are there any specific aspects that a Mecha should have? I mean, the 6949 Robo-Guardian and the four Roboforce models (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Check out the dates on the pictures. :> Seriously, I'm going to keep the Nova together, sort of. I've been refining it, swapping out bits and pieces and revising the design ever since it was first built. Don't see why that can't continue until (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome Chris! Nice, nice mecha, very nice mecha. I saw these earlier today. Any chance of snapping a pic of the hip joint(s)? The red one looks way cool IMO and the transforming one is sweet too. Great work, I hope to see more from you! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, we'll let you slide this once...BUT JUST THIS ONCE! 8?P So, are those models still together, or have they been recycled? Matt (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I feel I must respond. ;) (...) 1. Never got around to locating a digital camera till now... and my personal camera is one of those no-focus $50 ones... no zoom. ;_; 2. Erm... I dunno. (...) Yah... 30 seconds after I posted, I realized that it was (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Chris! Welcome to LUGNET! I really like your mecha. The tranforming Supernova looks awesome, as does the Musashi. Very cool mecha. Hope to see more from you! ;-) BTW next time, when posting something regarding mecha, post it on lugnet.build.mecha (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) All together now, Eric, Bryce, Mladin, etc.... ***Hi, Chris!*** (Yes, LUGNET *is* like a big 12-step program for LEGOholics...only we don't want you to ditch the habit 8?) ) (...) them. You've got a good scale going there...and I love (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Doh! I shoulda known that. Thanx. (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'll admit it, I'm suitably impressed. Mecha in that design are tough enough to get standing properly, but if it has true articulation on a mecha that size then...wow! From the pics, it appears to be roughly four times the size of my Warthog (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oops I gotta get the Lego out of my ears! Yes, that thing is huge! I like me a big bulky powerful looking Mech! Hey the canopy is unfamilar to me, I'm slacking! The others show more of his style....cool! Good work! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is awesome! very cool and definitely an original design, any chance we might be able to see the joint tech? I'm always interested in how people make joints that can hold up that type of torso, awesome work. The missle launchers and the engine (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The canopy comes from the UCS X-Wing. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool I like it. HUUUGGGEEEE!!! I like the toes. Ad the fingers and Heck the whole dern' thing is awesome. But is that a MegaBlock window? Or does LEGO make it also, if so what set, me like it. (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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HEY! COOL MECHA AT THE SEALUG MEETING! BUILT BY MARK NEWMAN! (URL) Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Colin, I know how tough it is to let a prized creation go away in such a traumatic fashion. Our mecha are more than mere spaceships or castle creations....they are an extension of our very being. I offer my condolences and hope AW-42 L- Trooper's (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well, out with the old, in with the new eh? (Oh PLEASE let there be an in with the new...) Christopher (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) I look forward to seeing pictures of whatever new secret thingy that may or may not allegedly be in the works. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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After 3-4 years remaining intact, the AW-42 L-Trooper met with an untimely demise during a recent photo shoot a few weeks ago. I didn't want to give you the news until I had the pics up. These will be the last of the L-Trooper, so enjoy them. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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For the most part, I keep 'em running until I or the cats accidentally destroy them. I did voluntarily dismantle the Kiseru a few weeks ago 'cause I needed pieces, but this is not normal for me. --Colin (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I look and say whoaa. The warthog is awesome! And same with the one in the far bottom right corner! -- Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: DaGlassAWasta (URL) Johann" <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:GHMosK.I7C@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hmm... my first mechs I've had for about a year, but if your talking about any MoC, probally the oldest thing I still have together is a cheap amphibious tank I built in 4th grade. It's been changed ofter because the design was bad, but the original (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone, We had our SEALUG meeting this past weekend, and I snapped a few photos of the MOCs present. Joel Parker and his Commander Keen Raygun (nice T-shirt!) (URL) Hopkins' All Terrain Vehicle (URL) Newman's Battlemechs (URL) Newman's Space (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Oh never mind, maybe in two days, I decided to add something at the last minute, "Q" like. -Geordan- (...) Yes, it is a huge tail if you were wondering... (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice, I'm really looking forward to seeing it! (...) It's done, and it is waaa...aaay better then all of my first mechs. This time round I spent hours on every little detail instead of a few minutes. I really like how the legs turned out, I (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, Eric, the Zodiac aren't so much a tribe as they are a series of mecha from HardCore Industries Temporal Distribution Center. Think of HITDC as Ford and the Scorpio as my Mustang. That would make Carpicorn my Aspire, I think :) what's next? (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well well, we see the Scorpio Mecha! Interesting. Your style is truly yours and yours alone. My fiancee' Cindy saw your pix too, then I went to your site, she as a "non-lego person" had somthing funny to say in regards to your style. She said your (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yo Yo, I think this ones gonna be a classic Bipedal. Since my Big-Mech-Bot will share the same leg set up as my RG Mech I thought if I make this next one in the same config it will help me "study" for the big push to create the giant leg truss necc. (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Todd, incase you don't know or I hav'nt said it enough, I gotta say for the record. I love the Mechs you make, I love the site you have, I know I speak for many when I say, we have the upmost respect for your creativity and style. A good guy like (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Shameless plug means that Bryce now wants us to go to Brad's pictures and point out the portion of this new mecha that appears there. I'll help you out with this: (URL) the odd looking grey crab-like creature in the front right part of the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What does shameless plug mean? And why is it bad form? I'm still(after a year here) learnin' -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool mecha Dave. But I've already told you this face to face. I really like the whole Zodiac line idea. It reminds me of the marketing idea behind the first Mustangs. It's kinda of a bummer about the LUGOLA pics scooping you, but hey no time like (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Depends on how much I like the creation, and how badly I want the parts for something new. My Hardygun and Helldog II have been intact since April, before the LLC gathering. I think my longest-lived creation was my Enforcer mecha, which was (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've been using T-bot joins since they first came out. This is the first time I've tried to use them as the basis for a line of mecha. You raised the bar on me, as a couple of my early attempts look like your Shocktrooper. I love your (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I try! Wait 'til you see what I have planned for Virgo and Leo.... -Dave (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Oddly enough, Eric, I still haven't worked all the available colors into my mecha. That will change by the end of the Zodiac project. My main holdup right now is a lack of parts from the large LOM set. I'll get them shortly, though... -Dave (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) CDs? Hmmm..where are the studs on these things anyway? Blacklight is good..... (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Thanks. Originally the colorscheme had teal substituted for tan, but I just didn't care for it. (...) Thanks. It's my favorite theme, by far. Nothing else even comes close. (...) On the bottom of the webpage you'll see some lyrics. I almost (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) LOL! My mechs aren't trying to be fashionable, but blending in with the scenery... After all, if you sent a red mech into the forest, wouldn't it be spotted much more slowly than a green mech? ;-) -Dave (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Libra (...) side. (...) tomorrow. (...) can (...) Sounds cool Dave! I like what I see so far. Your mecha always seem so over-dressed for battle (I'm referring to the colour scheme). Their greatest weapon is their sense of fashion (or lack (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, Brad let the cat out of the bag with this picture: (URL) hadn't planned on showing it publicly(LUGNET-wise) until all the pods were finished on it, but there it sits on the bottom right hand corner of the picture. The other Zodiac Mecha are (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great question, Geordan! I keep them alive for quite awhile. At least a year. Warthog was re-built after being sold, as was Xerxes. Overkill had a big fall and was altered to become Overkill Mk.II. After it's even worse fall, I'm not (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Depends. If I really, really like it, and have perfected it, it has/will stay around. If not, Bye-Bye it goes! (...) The number of parts is always an issue. If any of my creations take a lot of rare pieces, I'll enter it into CAD and then (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) My mechs stay alive forever or until they fall and can't be reassebled because of my lack of memory. But other than that they are still intact. (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Just out of intrest, how long do most people keep their creations alive for? In other words, how long do you wait to throw your mech off the third floor?(just kidding) I know Bryce and Eric keep all of their mechs alive, but I'm wondering about the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I don't know what was happening on the East Coast, but at LUGOLA we had a mecha meeting of the minds. I'd love to reveal everything that happened, but all I can reveal is that I revealed Scorpio publicly for the first time. Oh, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing it! Is it bipedal or multi legged? One way to make it so people got a fair share of the replies would be to put it all in one post with links to everyone's mechs, hey this could really work! ok, how many (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Your so enthusiastic! I love that about you. The most I can say is that I have made good progress on my new Mech. If we did all post on the same day I hope everyone gets equal repiles on the anouncement posts. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay so If I translate this, it means that someone has something up their sleeve on the west coast too! hooray! Bryce? please say Bryce! or Mark of course, or Sun or Dave and the list goes on. Me too! I have something done too, not too shabby IMO (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Gents, Today is a good Day for Mecha, far and wide many things lay on the horizon. Stay tuned. I just know new creations are on their way. As well, Yesterday was indeed a Good Day for Mecha too. Coast to Coast. Shhh I'm Building. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) elements. Later, Todd SILICON PSYCHE (URL) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Thanks man. As much as I love your site, you have also put me in a bad position. Now, I don't know whether I should spend my cash on building a fleet of mechs and other ships of both yours and my design, or wether I should spend it working on (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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OUCH! Those colour schemes are crazy, but sweet! And definitely original. Beautiful models too, very good use of the throwbot parts, nicely done site as well. -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) point (...) M- (...) a (...) These are great, Dave! I really like the lever use of Throwbot and Bionicle parts, especially the Bionicle heads for feet; I'm always tempted to just chuck da crazy parts in a big box and forget about them forever (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Lego.Build.Com - I've Made it ! My name in Lights !
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Gary, Shiri, Bryce, Mladen! Thank you all! I am so happy about this! I have already recived many personnal e-mails from people who went to the Lego.Build.com web site and then found themselves at my Brickshelf account where my e-mail is posted. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Welcome Back Color Guru!!!!! We await the remaining members of the Zodiac tribe!!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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Dave, Greetings. I checked out all the stuff you made. Wow your one of the Color Gurus! I'm not sure which one I like best. It's interesting how you work with those colors. Your graphics are top notch. You say you've been off line for a while, well (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I don't know what to say but WOW! Great models and great site. I just recently got into big robots, having bought a comic called Gundam Mobile Suit. As soon as I get my Lego again (I am currently moving between two houses) I want to try to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, the hatchetman's hatchet actually is a ... 4x6 PIRATE FLAG! :) And for anyone wondering of those designs are actually "working": Visit the "Gallery", or better: build one by yourself. Building instructions are availible in .dat-format. (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I saw a silouette of the millenium Falcon in the Lego catalogue before it's release, I couldn't beleive it when I saw the model, it was terrible. Those Grey UFO 90 degree plates look awful! It's probably been discussed to death in the Star (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) I thought "precious" was Buffalo Bill's poodle in "Silence of the Lambs." Ew. LFB (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) ROFL.... SO HARD! Like hell. You'll NEVER get me. NEVER I say! Never!!! And don't even try the Chris-bait, I'm the one who has him in *my* clutches and you all know it. ;-) <whoo-pish! (sound of whip crackle)> Did I say that out loud? His (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(in Gollum-like voice) Yesss... Shiri the gifted one... Her precious Chris is already in our evil clutches... Yesss... Then we'll have our preciousss... (whoops, getting off topic, the hunt for the "preciousss" is another story, a 3-part book (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Oh, yeah....I forgot that part of the plan, Mladen....Don't forget, Shiri's next...;-) -Dave LUGNET Member #524 HardCore's Haven (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Shhh... Don't you remember our secret plan to convert Anthony into mecha builder? (just kidding) Great mecha minds, think alike! ;-) ~Mladen (...) luck! (...) july (...) have (...) enjoyment. (...) link (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dual cross-posts...who'da thunk it? ;-P (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(I'm posting this to lugnet.build.mecha, 'cause I feel like it. No actually, because the dragons are built similarly to mecha.) WOW! I'm stunned! Wow! I've never seen 4 huge LEGO dragons all huddled together waiting to wreak havoc on a single LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Just a simple crosspost because this truly belongs in .mecha. btw, I love Vildegraas-he looks like variant of a mecha I worked on around a year ago. He looks far better than mine, however.... -Dave LUGNET Member #524 HardCore's Haven (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You rule man. I have one question though. I am dying to know what you used to make the Hatchetman mech's.......hatchet. (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) point (...) M- (...) of my favourites, you did it justice. (...) definitely ready for the jungle! ;-) (...) colours, Dave. (...) thing... YES! (...) a (...) a them, but looking at this model, I have hope for it... (...) Ooo... (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Well, I've finished all the site building I'm doing today, but I needed to point out a little something for the .mecha folks. Not one, not two, but three previously unpublished mecha that were supposed to debut at the LUGOLA meeting on the 4th. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle) !
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Cool, Its nice to have you back and active. Dave Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:GHFruF.D3D@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) for 7 (...) The site (...) give (...) items (...) touch, (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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Very nice site design, I think that the blood asp is the best one yet! along with the Grizzly too. Good work! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...Excellent site! Mind if I link it from Jain's? (www.wildbrick.com) (...) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks Start planning for BrickFest (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...A UCS Valkyrie or UCS Macross would be to die for... Now I'm going to be stuck thinking about that all day... --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Hi Dave, welcome back! I expect to see a *lot* from you! BTW the site looks great. Very clean design. The bio looks good too, very long and interesting. - Mladen Pejic (...) 7 (...) site (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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Personally I don't want Lego making anything mecha. I want a genre that is untouched by their "master builders". A place where I can still build what I want and NOT have it compared to Legoland or some store display. Also (and I know I'm in the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Hey Dave it's good to see you back online. Now let's see some mecha! Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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(...) Ever heard the phraze 'if you don't ask you don't get', It was only a suggestion anyway, it's not like I was expecting them to say 'ah what a great idea'. It's not such a bad idea, I bet the Star Wars licenced sets sold a lot more than the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Back at long last
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Well everyone, as I promised LUGOLA I'd do, I'm breaking my silence before the next meeting. I've been lurking for about a month mow after being offline for 7 months. I wrote about this in the biography section on my updated site. The site isn't (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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Excellent job! I'm glad I'm not the only left person who uses frames... :-) -- Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: DaGlassAWasta (URL) Schloemer" <BuS1503@muenster.de> wrote in message news:GHEo96.M5r@lugnet.com... (...) an (...) of (...) the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I actually like K'nex; for a different building system, it ain't so bad. At least they were bold enough to recognize the market for build-your-own-mech toys. Lego is still riding high off of their SW contract, but I suspect that will run dry (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Right Steve...that'll goad them into action for sure...I'm sure we'll all see the Robotech LEGO sets *any day now*... 8?) Matt (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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I hear Ken rolling around in his grave. :-) -- Nicole wife of Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "Matthew Gerber" <matthew@digitaliris.com> wrote in message news:GHEK9G.BB4@lugnet.com... (...) see? (...) line. (...) the (...) a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) What a load of rubbish the K'nex product is. It looks like trash. This must be their answear to the successful Star Wars line. Lego should retaliate with a Robotech/Macross line. I'd love a Lego Destroid Monster or a YF-19. The worst thing (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I have made my decision. You are, in my opinion, the undisputed god of lego space! The minute I saw your site, several months ago, I fell in love with your models. The only one I have build thusfar, however, is the Raptor. I wanna build the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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After a short downtime LEGO Mechcommander is back again - the site needed an overhaul. In fact it has been completely rebuilt. New features are: - new user interface - reduced loading times - enhanced image quality - optimized for 1024x768 (looks (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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AARRGGHH! Must resist, can't, but I must! nooo...ooo! Muahahahahaha! cries the K-nex emperor! I have you now! you can not escape! NOOOOOO! Must-not-buy-stupid-K-nex! But it is so frickin cool! AHHHHH I hate you Lego! why couldn't you have done (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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I read about this in an issue of ToyFare a month or so ago. There was a picture of the Timber Wolf/Mad Cat model, and it did look good. Travis Dickinson (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Hey Mechyfriends, So...I was in Toys "backwards-facing-R" Us the other day, and what do I see? K*Nex has secured the Mechwarrior license (Microsoft owns that line now, right?), and has produced (what I HATE to admit) a really good looking line. (I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Mark, Hey I'm glad you cross posted. I don't really check any other groups. Those are great. I really like the legs. Also the sword of Heatwave just plain ol' rocks. Nice hands too. Man you're way ahead of me using the new Bionicle parts. I'm still (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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You have built the Holy Grail of all mecha! This model is very, very nice. I have always dreamed of seeing a transforming Robotech Valkyrie made of Lego, but didn't think it was possible. Wow, great work, and you did it in my favorite scale (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Per Christopher Snead's suggestion, I am cross posting to build.mecha. (I didn't even know that forum existed - I'll have to visit more often) The original post is here: (URL) then, I have added a few outdoors "glory shots" of Kopaka-Rehu. I also (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Yet Another Good Day for Mecha
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Hi Everyone, While I was out today I came across an action figure of the Cypher character from the videogame Virtual On. I bought it an snapped a few pictures for you mecha-heads. (URL) Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego(R) Creations (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Stuart! Yeah, the "Mirage" sorta kicked-off a dagger/harpoon building frenzy; I just had to include them in any way I could. Here are the examples of this (unexplored, just kidding) period of my work: (URL) out Bryce Mcglone terrifying (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I know it sounds nearly insane but... I'm serious! I think it would be kind of cool, having this big-o mecha walking around biting chunks out of tanks and soldiers with his feet! I'll go build them right now in fact! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow! That's some excellent design-- good on yer, Mladen! Thanks for the link Geordan-- I see what you mean now-- wow again! But... jaws in the feet? lol stuart (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I would be interested in hearing about your experimentation with the molds. If you can please send me an e-mail detailing the hows, wheres and whats. Thanks a lot Sun (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Southwestern. In the elephant. stuart (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | All updated Keppler Industries 2.5 is up!
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I finally finished updated my site, Keppler Industries. Check it out at: (URL) dont forget to check out my main LEGO site: (URL) I should update too sometime soon... Well, check it out, and let me know what you think. And make sure to report any (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish) !
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