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This is the LAST time, I promise!!! These are the final pics of the inn... (URL) more updates, I swear! It's all over! (The idea for the ionic columns was shamelessly stolen from Suz :-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) "On second thought, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place." Megaphone, Aaron (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Cool Shiri! Another somethin' to put in Ragnoth's dungeon...Mwahahaha... -Chris (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well... I finally got around making one of these... they look great! (URL) for the great idea, Dave! -Shiri (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I picked up a Bat lord's Castle (isn't it "Knight" lord's castle?) as well. Actually, I really like the columns and arches in this set, so I was quite happy with it - especially since I got it on that day when it was only $25! I can't wait to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I also took a chance when I noticed 'em cheap at KBKids.com. I got one of those, a Bat Lord's Castle, and a couple other random sets on the cheap. 6560 is a better castle part collection than the Bat Lord's Castle was-- particularly since the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I'm watching HBO's First Look of Gladiator starring Russel Crowe, and got to thinking. This movie is gonna provide so much inspiration for all us .castle dwellers. I'm seeing things all over that make me think "that would be cool" or "I know what (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general) !
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(...) John, Thanks for all your comments and support. One of the best things about lugnet is the fact that it brings a community of people together that likes the same things - ninja themes and Lego. I am sure it is true for me and others that this (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) <STANDING OVATION> WOW! not only an impressive castle, but a Nina Castle to boot...lol Your website and your MOC are an excellent example of creativity and engineering. Amazing work in such a short period of time = ) I have been priveledged to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Hi KK! Great website, I like it a lot! (...) Well, I for one would love to see the pics (that currently appear on brickshelf) on your site, and with captions describing each one... it helps appreciate and understand what stands behind the structure. (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Here's the last installment of the Eastern Invasion which is the webpage I created dedicated to Lego Japanese Castles. (URL) it you will find some history, some culture, some Lego set inventories, some web links to Japanese castle sites and of (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build) !
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(...) Thanks much! Hopefully I can get some pics up soon. Just be patient... -Chris (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Cool site!! Even though there were no pics, i could easily visualize all the characters. I like the whole layout of the page and it should be really cool with pictures to accompany the writing!! Wilson (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yeah, I'll hurry as fast as I can with the pics, and, FTR, I've been told otherwise (you should hear my relatives...sheesh...) ;) -Chris (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yahoo! I've been expecting to see your stuff for a while... sounds great! Can't wait for some pics! And, FTR, it's not too hard to "put up with you" ;-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) *smack forehead* How could I forget those!? Those are so cool! :) They look good with a Green Dragon, too! Now, if only we had green or Trans-Green wings... :) Jeff (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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After a few days of work, I finally got the beginnings of a webpage up. This is my second one; the first dealing with lego. To view my page, go to www.geocities.com/xcalabur18 Inside you will find some of the major players in my castle world, my BST (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) and (...) -How about the Thundering Herd, or just the Herd? I have modified mine to be more like Mongols, so I'm calling mine the Horde. -Marc (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Don't forget the trans. green seaweed pieces that can be used as magical flame for spell effects and such in a fantasy creation. Tony (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Up near the top of the stairs, right? ;-). I remember at one point being able to stand right on the stairs, but I guess after a few too many singed (sp?) eyebrows, they close it now for each show. Still very cool ... or should I say toasty (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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I've just posted an image of (*mock-ups* for) Nethozhen's ninja-demons into the Gallery at Brickshelf. The image of the ninja-demons (mock-up) is at "(URL) URL for Nethozhen is "(URL) created the image using MLCAD and the DAT file library. Since the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle)
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(...) You've just hit upon one of the major reasons I own eight of them. :) The Boat bow bricks are cool, too. ;) Jeff (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Great explanation. But to the others: keep in mind that the construction principle shown was post-medieval. Eric (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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David Eaton <deaton@intdata.com> schreef in berichtnieuws Ftn4z9.3x1@lugnet.com... (snip) (...) My recent castle, Estuary Stronghold, coincidentally does have a drawbridge of this design. In fact it has a beam&chain on only one side of the bridge. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I just recieved 2 6560's from KBKids.com for about $35 each (origonally, they were $70). The piece collection in this set is hard to see since Lugnet doesn't have instructions posted. However, I decided to take a chance, and I'm glad I did? Each set (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Nope - Never been there. Sounds cool though! I got the idea for the periodic show from hotels in Las Vegas like the Mirage, the Belagio, and Treasure Island. These hotels put on lavish (and undoubtedly expensive) shows every hour (or even more (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hmm. Hey Brad, have you been to West Edmonton Mall (world's largest) up here in Edmonton? I ask, since they recently (a year or so) added a fairly large mechanical dragon in the "Silver Cities" theatre complex. It puts on an interesting show (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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I am merely the conduit through which these puns pass. They belong to Humanity, who refused delivery. -Cheese (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Aye, the only reason I'll shell out the 6 bucks is the spears. Prolly buy two or three of them, and trade the rest of the stuff away. -Chris (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yep! There were numerous threads about this when the first 2000 catalog pics came out... I can't wait till the "frost" set is released! -Shiri (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I forgot to mention how neat they'd look coupled with a Red Ninja! :) Jeff (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yeah, I know. Trans-green would make a decent Lightning Blade... (...) Yup, they're gonna be cool. Arctic Knights, neat spell effects, building decorations... So many possibilities! :) Jeff (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Ninja (...) Oh! Thanks, and nuts (sorta)--I was hoping for trans. But teal is good! I can use teal. The trans-spears will be very interesting, however--I can alraedy think of many .castle uses (and .adventurers ones!) for those little fellers. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, the katanas are teal. :) "Frost" comes with trans-light blue spears, though. :) Jeff (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I believe that many English longbowmen also used quivers that strapped to their lower leg. This would be fine if the archer was standing still, but obviously he couldn't walk around with it. As far as Lego crossbows and quivers go, I always (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) it (...) Well James, I am not sure if TLG was trying to represent a specific American Indian tribe (I doubt it), but these minifigs don't look like they are wearing traditional Cherokee styles of clothing. For one thing, Cherokee men would (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Personal choice. AFAIK, there's no particular historical precident. In fact, most of the archers I know use a hip quiver. I *think* it's a convenience/mobility choice - at the hip is more convenient, but gets in the way. James (URL) getting (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Another reason: lack of timber. Much of the timber was cut down in Europe by medieval times. (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The X symbol is venerable and could appear any number of places. I'm in agreement that Knight's Kingdom most closely represents France ("The whole known world" pretty much describes the mediaeval Frankish/French view, IMHO); just as Dark (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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"David Eaton" wrote... (...) symetry (...) right (...) There is a reason for the 'randomness' and asymmetry of the castles and fortresses in places where they've been build for war. I made a quick page to illustrate the thing since I'm not familiar (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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