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(...) Now *there's* a Lego movie licensing deal I'd like to see! Dave! (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Maybe I don't have your sense of humour, but maybe you should think hard until you speak up. (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Doesn't this end up looking like the "Well-Dressed Man" from Blue Velvet? Another option might be the following (not that I am a WW II expert or anything): 1. Brown Mini Legs and waist (from Flash Speeder) 2. Bi-Wing Baron's Torso (exchange (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) don't (...) Ah, those wacky Germans. Personally, I just can't take Nazi soldiers with those Lego smiley faces seriously. I had to turn their name inside out - Johny Thunder is pursued by Zani soldiers. Bruce (hey, is that a wacky German last (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Alright.. it looks as though I am not going to win this one. I admit I shouldn't have stifled the original post, as it was relevant to Lego. I was just tired that night and didn't want a monstrous flame war to erupt like they do when someone posts (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) And more importantly, Germans, as a whole, aren't Nazis. (...) As an (originally) polish Jew, who's grandparents were all afflicted by the Holocaust, I'm slightly offended by that statement (two posts ago). Not offended by Greg - just by the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) don't (...) although (...) at (...) public (...) but he (...) drafted. (...) vice (...) The exact same thing happened to German kids at my school some 20 years ago, I still feel bad about some of the things which were said back then. Back then (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) <snip> (...) As I understand it,the "Nazi" were a political party, and it's not safe to say that all Germans were members of the party. I would hate for someone to call me a Democrat (or Republican for that matter, "vote Libertarian") just (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) don't (...) Agreed. The rise and fall of Nazi Germany is historical fact, as are the attrocities commited by the Nazis. It may not be a happy, warm image to create in Lego, but it did happen and if someone wants to create something with Lego (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I'm pretty sure I've seen one (actually, I think i have one...), but I don't know where. I'll try to remember to check when I get home... Jeff (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) And later, Heather mentioned: (...) Hmm. Maybe an upside-down standard antenna <part:3957> with a short hinge-rod <part:2433> on top? It'd be keen if you could get both of those parts in yellow, for a golden sceptre/trident, but I don't think (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Thank you. (...) I am German (living in Canada since I was 6) and was teased relentlessly in public school because of my heritage. It's a shame people cannot see the difference between Germans and Nazis. Additionally, my father was in the Luftwaffe (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Why not? (...) I'd be more concerned about that to be honest. Nazi's aren't German, although some Nazi's were German. It's an important difference, and one I'd imagine at least some German people would have feelings about. (...) As long as a (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Yeah: don't. Though *I* don't care if you do make these minifigs, please don't publicize them on LUGNET, and if you do, at least flatly call them "German." This is a rather touchy subject that I personally don't think should be brought up. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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im not sure if anyone has posted any versions of hitler but i made hitler with 1: body of the gangster from adventurers 2: head from technition from the A-wing set 3: black hair peice and you have a hitler minifig to run around stealing from the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Thanks to all! Praise is inspirational :-) yes, there's more to come. The rearing horse is done with a plate hinge - I've posted the DAT file here. (URL) also put a 1x2 plate under his feet so it looks like he's standing in the saddle, and allows (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Majewski" <citrusx__@yahoo.com> <snip> (...) course I could be talking about something else entirely. "One Night in Bangkok"? -Andy Lynch (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle)
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(...) :) How did you get the horse to rear up? (...) I most certainly do like them, and I can't wait to see more! :) I also like the Castle you posted to Brickshelf a short while ago! Keep up the good work! Jeff (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Thanks! I only wish I had some pictures that weren't blurry. I scanned the figs, but my scanner is being stupid so I can't seem to find the images in my file directory :( (...) I'll probably get around to doing that sooner or later. (...) No, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Same here!! Neptune looks fab, maybe I should use him with the mermaids I've been playing around with (thanks for the idea, Craig!)... And I like the horse on his hind legs... nice effect! -Shiri (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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