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(...) Well, actually, while it IS great exposure, I think the Lego guys know quite a bit about it. I mean, look at the Alternate models for alot of the starwars sets and stuff. Most (like the Imperial shuttle and the Republic gunship, among many (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you very much! I'm glad you like them. I've got a few more to photograph, so I'll probably post again soon. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This rocks... While we in the online community know of the neat stuff the .mecha gang does, mecha are definitely underexposed (and possibly underappreciated) out in the wide world. So this exposure is good news. (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yep! Since Eric and Cindy documented the Pavilion so well, the designers at LEGO asked to use those pictures. Since they showed so many of the mecha, as well as the great crowd interaction with Eric and the kids (including when they were (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I love all of these to a one! Fabulous use of SNOT, great integration fo the minigfigs, excellent use of colour-- welcome to .mecha! stuart (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow Tony. These are incredible. I'm definately gonna steal this one: (...) I have no doubt I will! Love those ball joints. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (Goes into anime-style "superdeformed" mode and squeals "He likes them, he likes them! Yaaaaaaay!") They'd barely be a snack for your stuff though... If you like my pathetic landmates you might consider buying a set of Appleseed manga. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ahh I'm falling behind! Soren, these are really cool. I like all the MOCs you made. You have this very cool style of suit tech. Just great to look at. Compact and hearty! I like the way these have the mini-fig pilot and how chest and head portions (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I've got more mecha to photograph, so you'll see more of me in the near future. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well I'm buildin' a new mecha, and like usual it turned out too heavy for the ball joints on the ankles and hips. Instead of losing weight on the moc, I decided I wanted to make the ball joints stronger. The joint relies on the friction between the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Some high quality stuff. I especially like the k3a looks like a really tough mech. I can't wait to see more of your creations-Semaj (URL) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry, should have been more clear. It was a present, but I had to split the price with the giver. Long story, don't ask, blah blah blah. I do know of someone who got one at half price, but I have no more information. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i know this is a little off the topic, but how in the name of all that this holy did you get the ISD at HALF PRICE!!?? (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey guys, I just noticed that three of the six pictures on the BricksWest flyer that came with the Lego Club magazine are of the mecha table. In particular Eric Sophie is in all three pics!!! (though he's barely in one) Props Eric! Also in the pics (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I know the feeling. I'm strapped for cash right now, in fact. My wallet's bleeding from the ISD, and I only paid half. (...) Hmm. My main sources are Hobby Japan and various websites. I also collect manga, so I had the Appleseed books at hand (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I just did! Nice! (...) Ohhhhhhhh, ok. I have alot more cash than I used too, but still not enough to get everything I want, like Yoda. (...) Ahh, yes. I know a *little* about appleseed, but not enough to have spotted that. What exactly do you (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I like to build small, it allows me to stretch my skills. The K3A seems to go over well with everyone I've shown it to (some of the guys at an anime club I belong to couldn't put it down!). I thought some of the weapons were a little (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i checked your creations out yesterday and i was incredibly impressed. i really dig how each of your mechs are very compact and chunky. it makes them seem more brutish. great weapons, too. my favorite is the k3a-landmate. it would be great if you (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pshah, Mladen can deal. Wait 'til he sees what I did to his Pixie! (...) more angular. And yes, they are missile racks I'm not surprised by the resemblance. I'm a big fan of SDF Macross, one of the series that Battletech lifted designs from. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Soren- NICE job on these little works of art! They are really awesome! I especially enjoyed looking over the HLM-2b and the K3A. Mladen is gonna be jealous that you whipped up a Sand green mecha first... :<) The Suzuki-HLM-2b is really nice, (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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