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(...) :) (...) Hmm, I guess I would say that I have this thing for making a Mech head out of every cool window or space canopy. This was the first that I didn't use one. So it was fun. (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks T! After I made RTTDD, I had a bunch of parts I wanted to use but could'nt find a place for them, so I built another Mech to use them in! I had this hip design I wanted to use and the rest is, well, on my web-site! (...) pix. I want to learn (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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G! waddup! (...) Thanks! (...) Thanks, I drew inspiration from Chris Snead. Plus I wanted to make a head that was small and not to complex that used angles and the like. (...) I have been trying to intergrate the spine bend and spine rotation (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes, this is my last until after BW2003. It was fun to make. e (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Woah...too incredible for words. The best I've ever seen. I just can't form words right now on how good those are. Suggestions: Cliffjumper, Mirage, Wheeljack, & Bluestreak Jeff the dumfounded (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Anne you got it! Very nice, good techniques. Your pulling our legs, your first? Great Mech. Look forward to seeing more. e (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow - Wow - Wow! Magnifique! Its just amazing how they resemble the originals! Great job! e (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh man that's a riot! Well done. I enjoyed your site too. e (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yet on the backs of the Republic gunship, Imperial Shuttle, AT-TE, and several other models (I think), there are 'alternate' mecha models. Somebody in Lego must be a mecher. (...) I agree with you, but still it is a shame. Perhaps they could (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I really like Megatron, but I have to say, Starscream is my new favorite! WOW! It's a good thing you positioned Megatron to the side, and not with his back to Starscream ;-) Optimus Prime looks really good, too; but I think he didn't have (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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oooh...zaku and rx-79 hybrid! good call! i never looked at it that way, although the design is purely accidental. i've done several bandai gundam models including the ms-06a zaku II and one of the (g) gundams (i forget which one) so it's possible (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Joe! Attaching this to mecha group for those interested. I think we'll be putting these to good use. Mark (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *blush* thanks. (...) That wasn't too difficult. The mech is built on a throwbot frame. (...) Woo hoo! I have to show you all the guns mine has (plus the spare lasers in the backpack :) (...) That's right! :) -Anne -- I get plenty of exercise- (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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let me get this right: this is your FIRST mecha? that thing is fabulous! it's way better than my first mecha--which was more like a clunky robot with big guns. you got the gundam look down also. i really like how you incorporated the entire white (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is the first mech I've been, but what the hey, I'll enter him in the contest :) I have to thank all the mech builders out there for inspiring me, not to mention all the advice :) Category is military mech over 8 inches tall. Stands 12 inches (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mechastruct is finally filling in. The Gunjin looks like a Zaku and an RX-79 got combined, with the RX's guns and colors, and a zaku chassis and armor style. Every time I look at one of these, it almost makes me want to scrap all my (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. The hands are the yellow foam hands that come with the soccer sets. A useless mech doesn't need articulated fingers. The shoulder hinge holes are the new 2X2X2 clicking hinges(the ones from the new alpha team/slave one). I love these (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm bummed. It's not the one from Grease ;) OMG- awesome! :) -Anne (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The transformation is a compromise, and even moreso with lego than with the toys, it makes the robot form suffer, aesthetically speaking. That's no disrespect for the transforming lego mecha that I've seen, they are quite good, and in the case of (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoa. That's cool. I'd say you got the look dead on. Dang. (checking pics out again) Dang. I'd say though, without getting Hasbro's (they still own TF?) permission or liscense, TLC isn't going to touch you. I've noticed that Transformers are making (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Gadzooks. Better take care of that one, I'd hate to see what happens when the oil pump in the hair goes out. Beautiful job! Mark (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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And the moral of all of this is; do not mess with cats. They're evil through and through. I should know, I got three. I just hate to think what they are building in the back yard. Neat mech Eric. I particuarily like the fairy wings on the back. Arms (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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*the sound of a dull thud echoes around the halls as my Jaw hits the floor* NIIIICE :D absolutely superb work here, dead on likeness on each, I'm so very impressed - but they don't transform :( my optimus may not look as impressive, but he does (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really like this trend in mecha. Transformers rock! My suggestions would be perhaps some of the smaller ones that actually transform, like Bumblebee or Brawn. Since you got Prime, maybe Ultra Magnus wouldn't be too hard to make. And why not try (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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OH MY LORD! Those are SPOT-ON perfect, both to the DreamWave comics and the original cartoon. They are, quite frankly, the most perfect representations of any Transformers characters that I've ever seen...no offense meant to anyone else, but I am (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow. I'd buy 'em. He's not an autobot, but I'm definitely a Soundwave fan (thus, the Ravage). I was thinking of reworking Ravage and making the other cassettes. :) If you want to make a Soundwave, let me know. I'd love to get them to work together (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all. I've posted a preview picture of my 3 finished Transformer figures. You'll recognize Megatron of course, but he's had some refinements since you last saw him, including custom stickers and a black gun. Optimus and Starscream are new, I think (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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omg, that is the most hilarious mech i've ever seen! what a great idea! after reading the story, i just had to sit back and laugh. you've got my vote, dude! btw, love the bell bottoms. (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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it's interesting how you pointed out the "compact" look. to take it one step further, it's not only compact, but fairly basic in design and appearance. there's very little "fringe" parts, so detail was not a major priority for me. in fact, i tried (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Incredibly awesome entry. Kind of compact, yet imposing. I like how you included plenty of articulation to make it posable, provided, makes for a nice aspect to any mech, per se. Exemplary. Great job. Peace out, <<_Matt Hein_>> Fellow lego (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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coming from the master, i am profoundly honored. you also did a fantastic job on the rttdd. not only is it an original idea, but you emulated the form of a cat very nicely. i can only hope to be competition for you. good luck, and may the best (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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you are correct in that assessment. the head does look like a zaku. in fact, the mouthpiece/hose assembly i got from sun yun's zaku. that was the last part of the head i added (with reservation). i would have avoided that part and went for the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Go Go Eric Sophie! You Mighty Mechster Power Ranger! Most of your mechs have protruding faces what's the inspriation for that? SsenkrahSemaj (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) "His mission: to disco until the end of time." Can't help but think: stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive. :) Julie (not to nit pick, but typo alert:it's groove not grove) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool Mech. Looks like it came straight of a gundam episode. (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude I think I wet my shorts! That is definately the funniest mecha I have ever seen! I like how you did the hair! Are the hands plates or bricks? What joint tech did you use? BTW The story is frickin LOL funny too! I'll be sure to post this asap! (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here is my entry into the most useless mech category: Travoltamech - Disco has never had it so good. (URL) McDonough (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I know it a bad thing to reply to oyur own message, but I forgot to mention that the Gunjin, as well as the Butch and Mighty Mech are all on the site now. out (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Jason Coronado, I must say that is a VERY SWEET mecha. You did an amazing job with that gla-glaish chasis. The legs are by far the nicest and most attractive section. The flat planes and angles look really nice. The head is very similar to the Zaku (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks for the compliment. to be truthful, i've had about a year or so between models to do a lot of research. also, i didn't just kick this one out over a weekend--i have a wife and two kids that take most of my time. i started gunjin in mid (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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