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(...) Don't know who she is, but she has a knack for making nice looking vegetation: (URL) That castle really is quite fabulous. And I love the ice in the trees. Adrian (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hello One and All, In the interest of educating North-Central Florida about the wonders of adult LEGO building, I have committed myself to a month-long show during December at the Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library. (URL) The Show is in two (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Awesome! Do you have plans? I cannot see where the onanger is powered by the rubber band. Adam (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi James, Great work. The ballista looks great. I wanted to suggest that you'll try to put a spear inside the round brick and see how it shoots. The onager is great as well. (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Hi Adam, I don't have any instructions for these. I could take some pictures of the assembly if people are interested. The rubber band on the onager stretches around the technic axle where the arm pivots. The rubber band is attached on either (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi Yaron, I just tried it. I can shoot a spear in a round brick about 7 ft. I had to bypass my trigger system for the launch tho :) James (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hi Ben, I think I will write something up about trebuchets for classic-castle.com if you are still interested. I would like to do some more experimentation first, so it might be a few days. James (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, remember what happened with Town. First they came out with Jack stone, to get the tykes hooked. Then this year we have Extreme Sports island, World City, etc. which are the minifig-scale versions of Jack Stone. The kids who played with (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) (URL) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) (remove SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(URL) time not a LEGO-designed castle but a castle as real as possible. Take the grand tour and tell me what you think of it. Maybe a nice idea for LEGO next year? (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle) !!
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(...) Ooooooo, aaahhhhh! Did you find yourself constantly tweaking it to get just the right effect or did you attack the mottling with a random approach? Very nice effect either way, especially for the relatively small scale (compared to stuff at (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Now that is a REAL castle - not one of these wimpy Lego ones with paper thin walls! I like it, and have bookmarked it. (...) I think that set would be somewhat expensive. :-) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for your visit. The mottling was a random approach indeed. Just a kind of feeling. And by mixing different colours you can make bigger buildings, of course. Leo (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thank you for visiting my castle. Not only it would be expensive, but rather heavy too. Maybe a smaller kind of real looking castles? Leo. (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) In my opinion (1), its not entirely "eye-friendly" (2), but the work itself is amazing and the initial design is very nice. Its a great show piece. GREAT JOB!!! qualfications: (1) my stuff isn't that good so my opinion shouldn't hold carry a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I think picture 18.jpg is the most telling because it shows the complexity of the wall construction. You have accomplished what was only a pipedream on my part. Thanks for showing it. My only quibble is that the extreme compression of the .jpg (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I had a chance to see this castle at LEGOWORLD 2003, and get to know the builder, Leo and his lovely wife very graciously shared a cabin with us at Lemenkulen (probably mangled that spelling but oh well). IT ROCKS! The pictures are amazing but (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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I saw this at Legoworld and you know what I said... (...) I said WOW! This is amazing. nik <(^_^)> (21 years ago, 13-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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Hello Everybody! Well, today's the day! The bid official launch of my new website. After dealing with mixed thoughts about continuing to maintain my old website (www.rotule.qc.ca, dead now) or upgrading it, I opted to creating a new and improved (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.fun, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.publish, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town) !
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(...) Hi Nik. 'Just call me Nik' I didn’t forget that. How are you? Did you get some inspiration from LEGOWOLD 2003 for future buildings? Maybe, after several years of collecting bricks you will make a castle like this yourself. I hope I see you (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for visiting my castle twice! At first in real live and now virtual. It was a great pleasure to have met you and your son at LEGOWOLD 2003. And I have learnt some English (American) expressions too. I built this castle 1:25 from (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thank for visiting. It is always difficult to choose the right colour combination for this kind of buildings. Make it grey only, and it looks more like a concrete silo. The more so, this would have been if the parapets were flush with the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for your comments. I had lots of years to collect bricks and finally, a dream came true. The pictures were made during the building process and placed in the same order, only to show some details, which are invisible after finishing. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | CONTEST : LEGO MOVIE POSTERS
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Hello everyone! Last year, Créations Rotule had a LEGO Movie Poster contest which was a total success. Créations Rotule is no more, but it evolved into MinifigVille.com and there is a new contest, much like the previous one, starting...NOW ! Below (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.fun, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.publish, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town) !
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Hi all, I know it's been a long time since I've added a full chapter to my Tolkien project, but I wanted to get a couple of quick things out in honor of the theatrical release of The Return of the King. Warning--major spoilers! If you have not read (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Leo, How wonderful that you've used the Sidney Toy book to add realism... that's an incredibly detailed book! I have it, and took it with me on a business trip; while my coworkers were reading romance, I read this. They wondered how I could (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Lord of the Rings Theater Display in Raleigh, NC
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On December 15, NCLUG presented a display of iinspired by Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at the Raleigh Grande Theater in Raleigh. (URL) The display was a group effort, with David Vestal and Will Pedersen creating the layout and Minas (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.nc, FTX) !!
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(URL) --Anthony (URL) The Kingdom of Ikros> (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tony, Thanks for visiting my castle For me too, Sidney Toy’s book was very fascinating. One of my other hobbies is building history, so the book wasn’t dry at al for me. On the contrary! Building this castle was a great pleasure. The only (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | banner year for castle
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lets see then, minifig versions of the big KK figures will mean the 'european' armour in green, purple, pale blue and red. new shaped visors, existing weapons in new colours, tan classic sword, orange broad sword, and new sword designs new shaped (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle) !!
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just checked and this picture came out of an official set on sale so I guess its public now (URL) to Phil Traviss for finding this and scanning it (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle) !
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(...) Looking at the sets...I can see a couple of good ideas for MOC's, some good parts, but some terrible colour selections. I like the tower wall sections in 8780 with attatched barred windows. Benjamin Whytcross (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I actually thought the big castle has some nice touches. The use of a dark gray band under the crenellation peaks simulates shade, for instance. Plus I am very relieved to learn that the new KK is not JUST big play figures but also a minifig (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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I suppose there are some nice touches in there, I was just (wrongly) holding out for models rather than playsets. The comic that comes with the figures shows the castle also with red trim rather than blue, so whether the set will come with the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Boycot the New Castle Knight Sets
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Hmmm - I think the Bionicle Knight's will be bought a lot from children ! Nearly all boys between 8 and 14 are Bionicle-Fans right now - and they want them ! -> So "boycoting" won't work ! Just let them be and by the new colorfull castlesets 2004 ;) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| | CASTLE ALIVE (Re: banner year for castle)
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(...) First of all let me shout: "YO HO", finally after 3 years, new Castle's sets Castle's alive once more I have to agree that this is probably the worst castle ever (even worse then 6098), but as James said, new weapons, alot of new (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) SNIPPED That's a great idea, Joe! (...) Is there any chance of getting some closer shots of the Fell Beast after the display is taken down (or do you have some already?) - I'd enjoy seeing how it was created. The layout looks really great but (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I must have missed this announcement but wow. I thought you were talking about the bionicle knights, but those are going to kick arse! I would prefer some more traditional colored knights, but I've got them, now we can mix it up with more (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Nah, that's not the case. Take a look at the bad guy on the other side, he's standing on tiles. This looks like a neat little game, where you attempt to flick the boulder across the bridge and knock the bad guy off his platform. Having the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) parts, but what could have been their motivation for designing these sets? They're ugly and probably the most unrealistic castle sets ever. I say this because if someone is looking to get into castle, I doubt these sets will attract them to (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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The giant coats of arms are the shields off the big knights sets. So if you have all the big knights you can change the heraldry for the minifig sets. looking at that set too, I guess the things the knights are on may have little motors in them to (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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James, Thanks for posting this. I'm sure there will be a lot of discussion about this over the next few days. Out of curiosity, what set did this come out of? And was the scan from a new 2004 catalog? New mini flyer? Bryan "James Stacey" (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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-----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Pawel Nazarewicz Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:34 AM To: lugnet.castle@lugnet.com Subject: Re: banner year for castle (...) guess (...) parts, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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The picture is from the new knights kingdom big bionidor type sets, on the back of the instructions. Phil scanned the back of the 8774 - 'Vladek' instructions. (I actually nipped to TrU at lunch to buy the set to get a closer look - sad, huh) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Fortunately fantasy time machines can have more than 1 setting, as 1985 is way too early, it's pre 9V and pre airport shuttle. :-) ... but ya, I hear you. Still I do think these sets are an improvement over the last batch of Castle sets and (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Yaron Dori wrote: SNIPPED (...) Yes, it is good to see some non-HP Castle sets in the works. It's annoying to have to wait till Summer to see them but eh..it's not so far off. :) (...) C'mon now... I think that's a little harsh. ;) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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-----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Larry Pieniazek Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:25 AM To: lugnet.castle@lugnet.com Subject: Re: banner year for castle (...) Fortunately fantasy (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I too was eagerly awaiting the new batch of Lego Castle sets. I must say I really am dissapointed in the general design (very junior!) and the colors of the weapons (gold & red blades - what the...?!)... I was certainly the last one to start (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) No, it's more like, "Who approaches the bridge of death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side ye see!" But seriously, I agree with the others, this is a great year for castle! Maybe not the best sets, but still great!! My (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Unfortunately, it's the legacy of Jack Stone: (URL) I think the reason for all the juniorized parts is that it could be cheaper to produce and handle, say, one 1x2x5 than five 1x2s. Or, one BURP rock vs. the equivalent several dozen bricks. (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Uh... I think that might be a violet knight in 8777. The one in 8780 definately appears to be violet compared to the blue in the structure. There is a light blue knight in 8779 so it would make more sense (from a color contrast standpoint) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Say what you want. If I was ten, I would be drooling over those sets. I almost drooling now. Yes, few bricks . . . and less than the MOC standards many people hold themselves to but I can picture many a child have more fun than most AFOLs with (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm one of the many AFOLs who primarily collect rather than build. As such, I am unlikely to spend a cent on these crappy models (no offense to anyone, just my own view). Which is not altogether a bad thing, as it will leave me more to spend (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) In set 8777, is it really Tan classic sword? It looks Gold to me or more like the color of the C3PO color. (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Using Dobby's head for Gollum is ironic in light of Gollum's attitude toward Dobby. Gollum had no kind words for the house elf in his "acceptance speech" at the MTV awards. (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I already typed extensive comments on Classic-Castle, so I'll be brief here. It's basically Knights Kingdom Redux, with all the faults of the previous. The jousting match annoys me with no shields, no horses, and no bardings. The big castle is (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It looks like chrome to me. And since we now know 9 out of 10 kids surveyed in a focus group prefer brighter, shinier colors (and extra sugar in their cereal), there's no way Lego would make a tan sword. Don (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hate to say it, but this new range reminds me of the MBs Castle range. Never been a big fan on the MB product, the only good thing, however, is their assortment of weapons......... The new Knights look like Teletubbys in bright outfits and the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Ikros: Chaos Skies Chapter 5 now online!
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I suppose I could have picked a better week to finish this chapter, I'm gonna get buried by new set talk :) But nevertheless, I've finally finished a new chapter for my story, so without any further ado, I'm pleased to present: Ikros: Chaos Skies (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Wow with so many colours, no wonder they fiddled with the greys... Appealing sets for kids, but I'm not interested. Looks like I'll just buy the S@H exclusives instead (which I already have multiples of). -Bryan (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Wagons - Brewer & Wheelwright
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Broke a wheel? Get the wheelwright. And while you are waiting, drink some of that mead you bought off the brewer. Two wagons to get those medieval villagers from here to there. (3 URLs) Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX) !
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Got some more pics of the layouts and the swords here: big pics, too! (URL) layout> (URL) layout> (URL) layout> (URL) layout> (URL) layout> (URL) layout> (URL) Fell Beast> Closeup of Sting: (URL) display> (URL) white background> (URL) white (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Classic Castle Adventures!
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Greetings to one and all! I'm proud to announce the launch of a new play-by-email RPG, Classic Castle Adventures! (URL) Classic Castle Adventures is a play-by-email roleplaying game set in the classic castle world. Send out your party to slay (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) there are 6 of ‘em right?!? Lt. Blue Blue Red Sand/drk. Red Green Purple Is this correct? Man, do these ever contrast with my overall army. This is far too fantasy, and not the decent kind of realist-fantasy, but the goofy ‘Barney-version’ of (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) This sounds like great fun!! I'm in, I just sent my party information. One question: where do the beasts come from and how are they played? ~Mike (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) What I meant to say was: That the useless accessories, such as the scorpions, would ‘suck so bad!’ (just how many scorpions does a person need?) Oh, and did I mention, that despite the silly and intense color range, this line will probably (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) After seeing the pictures I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised. These seem pretty nice to me, lots of nice new additions to the minifig accessories and great amounts of the new colors, not looking over done. The only set that is a bit (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Mighty Morphin Power Knights Kingdom!!! Looks very much like a cross between MEGA BLOCKS Power Rangers and Dragons, which I consider a good move for LEGO. I'll be buying at least three themes this summer it looks like... That'd be Castle, Star (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Glorious bad castles! I'm not pleased with the mixture of old and new here. Flame me for saying this, but I think Lego would be advantaged by dumping all old Castle elements in favor of all new ones that are designed in a shared style. For (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) As for the colors, use your imagination.. haven't you always secretly wanted ruby and sapphire swords? Sure, more chrome would be nice. At last, Sir Gawain can meet the Green Knight. And villains and heroes will be known by the color of their (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, the Armada Pirates helmet is the morion. What you refer to as a morion is more of a spangen-constructed Norman/Viking style. It's hard to tell with blurry pictures, but the new open faced helmet looks like a barbutte and is another (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hi, I've just finished up my first attempt at a tudor-style shop, The Farmers' Shop has most everything a farmer could want, and if a farmer needs something special, the owner is willing to take custom orders. Here is the folder: (2 URLs) Back: (2 (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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(...) Well James that is very impressive indeed for a first attempt at a tudor-style shop. Looks to me you have had a lot of practise ;-) The details are really inspiring. Oh dear, now I'll have to integrate this one as well in my medieval village (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) now those Idiot Kid(TM) castle sets. Why bother making so many parts? Make the walls and buildíngs part of the baseplate, and add (optionally) a one-piece-roof for the main building, if any. Throw in a few Jack Stones with eyewatering armour (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) OK, I must admit the red sword will do nicely for a bloody crusade-like battle... (...) Right again. Now factions will be annihilated long before reaching the castle walls, just for wearing the wrong garments. But seriously, turquoise Knights? (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| | 3 Show Reports from MichLUG - Town/Train & Castle Displays
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Well we have been really busy lately. 4 Shows in November and December with yet 1 more at the end of the month. We have 3 report finished up so I thought I would announce them all together. The last report will be forthcoming. 19th Annual Festival (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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(...) reposting the link to pic: (URL) My first impression on the castle sets is that the minifigs look cute in their new armor...so the heros are designed properly. The "villians" have a little to be desired. Another initial thought was, "Why (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I'm fairly certain that the purpose of those two structures on the sides is to launch the horse-cart-thingeys at one another... for which regular horses clearly would not work. For a kid it probably will have great play value. Peter (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Hi Glad to hear you're interested! I'll get right on your party registration. The "Beasts" are NPCs, meaning the Game Mediator controls them. The Player's only task is to either defeat or subdue the creatures (role-playing it well helps your (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Richard Noeckel wrote: Hi Richard, What's up? (...) I think not! I believe those so called 'good-guys' are based upon their big brothers - the Bionicles (or what ever you decide to call them) twins. Which means: Danju - is Purple (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Wow...this is quite pitiful...even compared to my (rather) moderate expectations for the year. Aside from alternate building (which seems difficult given the ratio of large components to small) and the available parts, these models just seem (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) In other words, it wasn't good in the first time, why are TLC waste their time with it again instead of trying something new (...) I'm not very much fond of the original "Leo's Castle", but alot of non-LEGO people told me they think it's (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Possibly. (...) (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi Glad to hear you're interested! I'll get right on your party registration. The "Beasts" are NPCs, meaning the Game Mediator controls them. The Player's only task is to either defeat or subdue the creatures (role-playing it well helps your (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Is there any chance that that picture is fake? The url certainly doesn't work and seems like something that someone might add just to make it seem real ... I guess it would take a lot of effort, but as someone pointed out, it just doesn't seem (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It may have some play value for some kids...but many kids will see these sets for just what they are...unattractive toys not worth nagging the parents about. I think we - and more importantly TLC - make too many negative assumptions about kids (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hello! (...) No. Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) The set designers (at least those who are responsible for those banner-year-Castle-sets) don't have any fancy at all, no ideas, no inspiration. Poor guys, never had LEGO as child, only He-Man action figures... (...) Yep. Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) That's exactly my thoughts. Thanks you pointed that out so clearly, I wouldn't have been able to do this in English ;-) Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'll buy them as soon as I can afford it. Same goes for Jayko and Rascus, the KK Technic-scale castle figures. Yes. Remember that TLC can't just cater to us castle diehards. They have to cater to the kids too. Kids are probably more interested (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) In January? Well, January came earlier this year :-) Indeed, StuWars is now online! It's fully operational and you can already vote and write your comments about the first ever StudWars combat : JarJar/Timmy vs. Justin/Kelly : Who's worse? (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.sports, lugnet.publish)
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sorry to dissapoint you, no its not fake. Go out and buy one of the new knights kingdom (big guy) sets if you don't belive it. And if I was going to fake a load of sets, I'd hope people would be much happier with what they saw :) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi, I just finished up a small windmill and bakery. Check them out here: (URL) links: Front: (3 URLs) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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James, Simply beautiful. Too bad the new 2004 Castle sets don't look like some of the creations coming out .castle right now. -- Bryan "James Brink" <brinkjm@purdue.edu> wrote in message news:Hq3qu2.1nMG@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) (URL) (...) (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) ladder piece for blades is a "duh! why didn't I think of that" brilliant usage. Nice work. Spotlighted. Since the start of the CC movement, castle MOCs have just rocked! (er, was that a pun? Sorry!) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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This is the type of stuff that makes me think about dragging out all my castle sets. "hmmm... build castle tonight? build remote switches?... castle... switch[1]..." Bryan [1] (URL) Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I love it!! When I was young, this was one of my favorite sets: (URL) MOC is the perfect update to it. It reminds me of everything that was exciting about this set - lots of slopes and corner slopes, unique pieces used for the blades, '70s (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wonderful! While I admire realistic scale windmills like those of Dan Siskind and Onishi Shinji, I love even more a great creation in system scale, and this is the best windmill this scale I have seen. And nice idea to couple to a bakery. Just (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yup, i totally agree, (...) (URL) -R (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Just asking-- are people actually suprised by these new sets? Personally, I think they're very much in line with the new sets we've been seeing-- they're *exactly* what I would expect most new minifig playthemes to look like, with the possible (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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