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(...) Hi Bruce, That is probably fine. But the majority of "grading" will be based on what you do with the brick, not the figs and heads. Ben (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Ben, How about modifications to heads? Here I'm thinking of the work of Brendan Smith: (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. (...) We are focusing primarily on western castles. However, Ninja creations could be very appropriate for certain categories. All of the CCC compliant categories would work while "classic shop" might be harder to do. So I would try (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Nice contest. I have questions: 1. Are "ninja" style buildings and creations allowable? 2. If I have built something and it has never been in any contest or on any website save one (in which few people have ever even seen or heard of) can I use it? (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Amen, brother!! I may not like Bionicle, but I see it has some worth and I don't waste my time bashing it every moment I get. C'mon guys, get over it and let's get back to MOCing! Lord of the LEGO One Brick to Rule Them All!! (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks Josh, We can't wait to get our first contest submissions. If anyone has questions about the contest, please feel free to post here or at classic-castle.com and we will answer them. Thanks. Ben E. CC Sets Admin (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) You may be right, but I felt I had to voice protest. That and some people actually do eat dirt; it is known as Pica or geophagy, which is the ingestion of soil. So if you look into it, some people actually do have to be told not to eat dirt. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mark, The spelling mistake was just that, a mistake. If my intent had been to further upset the Bionicle community, I would have found a more overt method. There are much better ways to upset people than with the occasional spelling (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Now that we have seen the new Castle sets we know they are not Bionicle sets. So can the Bionicle bashing stop now? I know Bionicle may not be very well loved here on Lugnet - but bashing and mocking is not cool. I hope we are all adults here, and I (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Ah but you see - thats EXACTLY how rumors start. And guess what - the *rumors* were not true - the new castle sets are NOT Bionicle. Granted, they are not minifig scale but they are NOT Bionicle. Play Well! Mark P (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi William, Just a quick question - I know you know how to spell 'Bionicle" correctly, you have done it many times in the very recent past. So whats the deal with spelling it wrong every time now? I know you do not like Bionicle, but I do not (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi Tamy, First, the castle figs are NOT Bionicle (note its spelled B-I-O-N-I-C-L-E, not "bionukel" as you so rudely spelled it). Second I find your lack of respect for a different Lego line very disappointing. You may not like Bionicle items - (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Cool! I can't wait to start building! I have been really busy of late and haven't had much Lego time, but now I have some time again. I think this will be awesome. Way to go, guys! Still building, Josh (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Houses for bionukel Castle.... think PLAYMOBIL..... large one use pieces... takes 2 mins to put the 'castle' together.... that's what you'll get for extra large figs... Tamy Hoping she's not right.... -----Original Message----- From: (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Do you really think you need to tell people to boycot them? I think that will happen on its own. It would be like telling people to not eat dirt--it's completely unneccesary. (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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The Classic Castle Team is proud to announce our first building contest: The Colossal Castle Contest. (URL) This contest is a bit different than other contests. We have a variety of categories each with one prize for the winner. Some categories (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
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(...) What makes you think they'll make castles? They never made homes for any of the Bionicle. Oh, and if you don't like them, don't buy them. Is there really the need to be so dramatic about it? Adrian (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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William, I do not know if boycoting is the way to go. Its only six sets like the original Bionicle Toa they are testing the market. If lego sees that castle themed sets sell they will eventualy have to make homes for these extra large knights. Extra (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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I started a bit of a flame war between castle heads and Bionical, and that was never the intention. I may not personally like Bionical sets, but that doesn't mean they were "useless" or ill-conceived. The sale of Bionical has brought TLC back into (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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I started a bit of a flame war between castle heads and Bionical, and that was never the intention. I may not personally like Bionical sets, but that doesn't mean they were "useless" or ill-conceived. The sale of Bionical has brought TLC back into (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Edit: I know it's bad form to reply to oneself, but I wanted to try to respond to the previous post in the voice of the average, emotionless, lugnet-zombie... <delurk> Gee, I don't know what to say to that...I think I disagree. I want to find (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Ugh. However... to me these look like an extension of the Galidor line, not the Bioncle line as rumored. Knowing that the larger Lego corporate entity (not Lego Direct) takes a long time to develop a product line...perhaps development and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm glad you liked them. When you say copy, do you intend to try for an exact copy? Or just copy their flavor and make your own variations? Either's cool with me, although if you make variations, I'd be keen to see pictures. I'll try to keep (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) My thoughts exactly (...) Cool pic, just wanted to add the 'Before' picture (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) They've been posted already, but thanks for the link anyway - I'm only responding to change the subject line to something more insidious and appropriate. :-) -->Bruce<-- (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi Ben, thanks for the info. (...) Always nice to know that TLC keep creating 'new inventions' and not repeating itself over and over again:-) Still a real roof might be worth something... (...) Hopefully we'll get some pictures soon, those (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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Found this in the fbtb.net forum: (URL) Rather disappointing... Steve (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Did the little bird mention if the train compliant 9V Hogwarts Express has new driver wheels? What better reason to make a new mold than the HP line? -Paul D. (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the inspiration! Those are two very nice small houses. I hope to copy them. Keep up the great work. Alan (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks! I was going for the look of an crocheted blanket. I used 1x1 rounds so you see the white sheet underneath and with most crochet I have seen, you can sorta see through them. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Jason, These are pretty cool, I liked the patchwork quilt affect in the archers house. Thanks, George (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Huw, thanks for the scan. My first thought is: How can these be called "castle"? Yea, I realize they're supposed to be some sort of knight, but where's the actual "castle"? I'd suggest calling them "Bionicle Knights", since in order to build (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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Woohoo! That so much rocks! That kicks ass like nothing before! I'm totally enthralled by this GREAT GREATER GREATEST release of all times (and I've experienced a lot of times, including the boring 80ies and early 90ies)! Woohoo! and woohoo again! I (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi, A little bird told me that there should be a re-release of the Hagrid's Hut (this time with a real roof), a re-release of the Hogwarts Express (this time with 9V motor and train compliant), and a triple decker bus (Knight Bus) in purple. We (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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(...) It wants to... fly! (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, Bionicle Goes Medieval might've actually been pretty cool, but these are freaking Galidor Redux. Didn't they learn their lesson the first time? *shakes head* Though looking at those shields, they might make interesting wings for a space (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ack. I was prepared to see Bionicle go medieval, but it's the Galidor figure again. (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It is still 6 months away. I bet we'll know for sure in 3. Toy Fair is coming in February. -Erik (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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Yaron, I think it's no movie=no sets. I dont think the movie will come out till summer time, and we'll prolly get the HP sets then. -Lenny (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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(...) I was immediately reminded of (URL) there's no wolf. . .) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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