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(...) cover (...) Right and wrong. Genesis 3:7 says that A&E made aprons out of fig leaves because they were naked and ashamed. But then God made them coverings out of animal skins in vs 21. I have a KJV right in front of me. It's also important to (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Actually, God didn't make them coverings. Adam and Eve made their own coverings, because of the whole snake/apple incident. If I remember my Bbile correctly, they ran around naked prior to that point, which was certainly O.K. with God (as he (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I guess than it's a case of, "Do I want my children to think it's normal and socially appropriate to display a good portion of their anatomy to the public. If a child roleplays those toys, and that's the intent, then it's my business as a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Ben, I agree with you completely on the evolution of the minifigs! I couldn't have said it any better. Gary Istok (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.general)
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(...) It says more about the US attitude than the European - Americans are a bunch of squeamish prudes in general. Why is YOUR attitude "right" and the European attitude "wrong"? And if you think kids WON'T see cleavage in the real world, from a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Let's not forget this one: (URL) first with minifigs. Randy (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) What about: (URL) I don't personally recall seeing minifigs that long ago, but I know for certain that I had some at least as early as Christmas of '79! Dave! (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Why would it be hard to discuss either one? The two subjects are attributable to biology and fashion and they are excellent subjects for discussion. If you are trying to educate your kids, then you should take every opportunity to discuss (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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In lugnet.general, Aaron West writes about minifigs with boobs: (...) I agree. (...) Why? (...) You mean like an adult female, right? None of the minifigs look sexual in any sense. And, not to suggest that I am in any way disturbed by any of this, (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) ignored (...) your (...) the (...) trust. (...) is (...) aren't (...) looked (...) comfortable (...) and (...) I'll (...) Well, some people do try to shield their kids from certain things, and it is a parents choice to do so. While I like (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.general)
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(...) I started to say this last night... and decided against it... though the comment above makes me want to retype it.... I know parents have to shield their kids from some things in this world... though I'd like to know HOW you get through a (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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I'll respond to your points but I must say that it seems that you ignored the rest of my post to make your point. Read the part of my post under your quoted lines and you'll see what I mean. (...) running (...) Good enough explaination to me. After (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I don't know if I agree with that... at least stickers are optional. Unless you buy the parts used with the stickers already attatched. But even then you could use something like goo-be-gone to get them off (or even WD-40! that's the one thing (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...But that's BLASPHEMY!!! If LEGO had intended us to have hair, they would have made it! :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) Guide ((URL) the wildlink ((URL) #160 (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) running (...) going (...) If you've ever been out in public, NEWS FLASH: Women have breasts. To ignore or show disgust to that fact is to deal a serious blow to girls self esteem as they grow. Lego does make women minifigs with small chests (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Before, I only thought people were reading too much into things, now I'm almost certain. The queen's got the keys because she's the chatelain - in charge of the running of the castle from day to day. It's a position of great power and trust. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) That point has not been lost on me. Doesn't make it right though. Will Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services www.crosswinds.net/~hokie (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I can't speak for John but for my part I have NO problem with depicting the female form in a manner that is tasteful and appropriate for the intended audience. In this context I consider the Pirate Wench inappropriate with her plunging (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) real (...) girls (...) been (...) Perhaps the term "overtly sexy" has too much cultural (or personal) bias. In this case I'm refering to the plunging necklines or overdeveloped chests some of the "babe / wench" figures display. Specifically (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Fair enough...In my 1978 Australian full range catalogue, space isn't shown at all, while in my instructions: 885,886,889,897 the (c) year in 1979, and in my partial catalogue [which from referring to other catalogues, I've dated to 1979] it shows (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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