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(...) Wow... It's all big... and huge... and cool! I'm sure the minifig that owns it is very happy! Alan (25 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Here it is ... Next time I will not wait till midnite. Getting sleepy here ... The link for Kumamoto Castle MOC is .. (URL) for the inspirational photos that helped me complete the project goes to Mr. Yasuyaki Oka who has a web site for castles (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build) !
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You could just make a war2 TC like they did with myth... Its not hard at all. (25 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Thanks to all especially Shiri, Craig and Justin for the very kind and enthusiastic reception. With this kind of response, a fella can't help staying with the castle theme and building them all day. Been taking photos all morning and afternoon (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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I can't wait to see it. I'm working on my own Japanese castle, so I'm very excited to see what you put together. I loved the last one. (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) ~ yumm! i feel like the waiter just read me a list of great dishes at my favourite restaurant! now, i'm looking forward to being served! i've enjoyed what i've seen so far, kung khoon! later ~ craig~ (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) <snip a whole lot> Wow! Sounds great, I can't wait!!! (too bad I'll be out of town for the next few days, I'll be dying to see it!) -Shiri (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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... tonite at midnite. You won't be disappointed !! The Eastern Invasion begins from the Land of the Rising Sun. The Year is 1600...The Keicho Era... The Place is Kyushu, Japan... The Setting...Fuedal Japan It is a legendary time ...Samurai warriors (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) I think of that as an honor. Gives an otherwise useless fig something to do. There is only so many times I'd want to re-enact "Jar Jar and the Accidental Victory." Orcs get much more respect than Gungans in my book. (...) I don't see how that (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I personally use Darth Maul exactly as he is with is head turned backwards. One instant easialy 'getable' Black Rider or (as you were calling them) Wringwraith. -Lord Insanity (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Give poor Jar Jar a break! An orc! How demeaning! I am actually using him in his original incarnation as a bouncer at my "Star Wars" themed night club. (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) True, they pale in comparision; Still, I couldn't get my hands onm those either... (...) Aw, now you've got me depressed too :-( In that aspect, yeah, I'd love a Storm fig coming with those. I rethought the multiple-figs issue and multiples of (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I was kinda disappointed in them, as compared to, say, the 2nd series Ninja sets. 1287 is the same as 4811 Defense Archer, and all of them have the minifigs we'll have too many of. Compare that to the Ninja sets which provided the Ninja Master (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Awright! Yahoo! These are great! note the 4 red 1x1 corner tiles w/wall... and those colorful 2x1 plates w/handles (great for palanquins!) Now, if only those Kabaya sets could majickally appear in the US... :-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Eh? I know a few guys who used to work for Blizzard (on Diablo, Warcraft II, and the ill-fated Warcraft Adventures) and they will be surprised to know that they went to work in the wrong country! =] Tony (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Blizzard moved from Irvine, California? (...) I like the idea, but better to pitch it to whomever has the Lego software rights than to Blizzard. I imagine the actual depiction of Lego violence would freak Lego - no matter how appropriate to (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Wow, think of the possibilities! You could have different people forming clans with their groups of people. There could be stronger units available as you progressed through the game, such as huge dragons bearing it's force's insignia. Great (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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How about modifying Team Fortress(Quake) or Team Fortress classic[Half-Life]...Imagine an assasinate timmy map :) Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar Road, Box Hill, 3128 (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Have you seen the Lego conversion for Myth II? It's over at (URL)The economics of the game could be based on harvesting timber (for weapons (...) You would also have to mine and smelt ABS plastic to make more minifigs. - Mike Rayhawk ---...--- (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I was thinking about the effort a large scale castle minifig war would take, and decided that having a Lego version of Warcraft (that wonderful Blizzard game, go Canada!) would rock. Imagine having your own army of dozens or hundreds of little Lego (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) fit (...) of (...) skeletons, (...) For Wringwraiths try a black dragon with black wings, have the rider wear darth maul body clear witches ball head and either black ninja hood (hides the neck piece) or crown or even a peasant hood. Give him (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wringwraiths? Are those the guys who do Sauron's laundry? ~Mark (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I've been toying with much the same idea recently. In fact, there are a lot of Lego elements that work fine for the Hordes of Morgul Vale. Jar Jar, skeletons, Darth Vader and Darth Maul's face, the pharoah face, and as you said, a lot of the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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Make Orcs with them. Who wouldn't want an Orcish Horde to conquer. I think the Fright Knight shields with the bat work perfectly for this. Give them original style swords and axes and you have a perfect Horde. They seem to fit right in with the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) long (...) Doh! That must be where I got the idea. *whistles innocently* Lots of extra cylinders work too, as piles. Black and brown are good colors for those. (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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One possible means would be to use 1xN bricks instead of plates for your drawbridge plank. I.e., stack a whole bunch of black or brown 1x8s and lay them on their side to form a two-plate-thick smooth drawbridge. There are still several ways you (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I haven't gotten into the boat thing too much (although I did just buy a River Expedition on clearance (what's up with that solid palm tree? Ick!)), so these are hard to come by for me so far. Although I've been noticing that whatever I trade (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Gage's sword is custom-made from one of those swords used at bars that go in drinks. I cut off the loop thing around the handle and spray painted it silver. I then wrapped electrical tape around the handle so it would fit in his hand. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Great Intro! I love Gage's sword, where's it from? Locke's bed looks a little bit uncomfortable if you ask me... Great beginning, I love the design of all your characters, can't wait to them incorperated into your story. <<KM>> (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow, great! I gotta be brief but I love it. The "blanket"? Very realistic. And the dream is excellent... Keep up the good stuff! -Shiri (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I just wanted to inform you all that I have a new story up on my website that involves Locke. Here is the link: (URL) let me know what you think. Wilson (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Set 6042 (Dungeon Hunters) comes with one, and so do several other castle and town sets. In addition, you can turn any unwanted blue torso into a solid blue very easily with a rag and a can of Brasso. :) --Jared (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Youch. You'll discover soon enough that those pieces are overbearing and everywhere, with not enough uses... They appear on every single town-boat ever made by TLC AFAIK... (OK maybe I'm exaggerating, but just a tad). I copied Erin W's idea to (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That's OK. I lost me before I even started typing. :) (...) Yes, it will go down the left and rightmost sides of the plate acting as a drawbridge, and then a gear will turn to pull it in or out (that's the theory, anyhow :) (...) Hey, I hadn't (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Excellent idea! I had seen those before, but didn't think I had any. Until... I got my package from kbkids.com today that had a Deep Reef Refuge (6441) inside. I haven't opened it up yet, but looking at the picture it looks like there's a half (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Me? You lost me after the first paragraph... :-) How are you setting up this drawbridge? How is the 1x4 gear rack connected/related to the drawbridge plate? (...) I wouldn't think it would look goofy, but that's just my opinion. (...) Well, (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I would personally use the round, 2x2 'disc tiles' or whatever they are called. Slightly curved bottom, 4 studs on top, so they can attach to the bottom of your drawbridge plate. They're often used on small boats to keep them from 'sticking' (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) A long time ago, I experimented w/ this style of bridge... I used tiles to start and manually retracted it w/ my finger...I later added a winch, but this led to some stress issues and imbalanced/jerky motion... Before trying to use old technic (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I've seen lots of different (and awesome) drawbridges on people's castles here, but I've never seen one like I'm about to attempt. I'm curious if anyone has done this, and if so, how they dealt with the issue of the drawbridge getting caught on (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I've done docks like that, too. The Shanghai Surprise set has one like that, in fact. Trouble is that almost all of my 'log bricks' are in use in the Desert Outpost. (...) There isn't one at present, but that's because I haven't finished the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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