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(...) Do the math - but then again, I suppose they did things young in the middle ages. 30 and a gray beard? More like 50 or over. Leonora has that 40+ year old look to me. This leaves the Princess room to be at least a little older than Shiri. :-) (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Leo must be young. How else could he climb up the walls to get to highers floors. They are no stairs in the NEW lego world (there used to be!)! (...) The only problem with wezil is he looks too happy compared with the others. Princess storm (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) There is a pretty long history of LEGO constructions not having stairs or ladders between all the floors. LEGO minifigs are very religious, and often rely on the Hand of God to move them between floors (either that or they are all quite (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, sounds like there's a consensus, and this set is complete. Thanks for the help! Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) He is one of the Leo Knights w/ the black mustache,beard, and a smirk similiar to Johnny Thunder's. He looks young to me. (...) And that's why I don't like King Leo as much as the Royal Knights King. (...) She is Storm's mom, but you were (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Check out Paradisa too, 6417 Jumping Course at least. They were a S@H special for $2 last spring IIRC. John (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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What era do you think most of the castle sets are built to represent? BK> (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) OK, based solely on my perceptions and because I think this is a fun thread: (...) I think she is around 18-22. She is coming into her own and reaching full adulthood. (...) 35-40 This is the King's right hand man. He is a mentor to John of (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The castles themselves or all the sets? They seem to borrow from the entire range of the middle ages. The early castles have a 1100-1300 look to them. Plate armor and visored helms means we are straying into the 1300-1500 period. Nasals on (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) LOL! Jude (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I’d like to make a suggestion for TLC. Referencing a role playing game created by TSR (Dungeon & Dragons). There are many different varieties of dragons. I suggest creating more dragons in different colors. Colors such as white, blue & red even (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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And make 'em BIGGER! C'mon, who's afraid of a dragon that's barely larger than a horse? I propose a set that comes with a few dragon-specific SPUDs, and the rest is built from bricks and maybe a couple of hinges for poseability... you could even (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Personally I could care less about about the dragons, prefab or otherwise. And I'm a castle fan. BEN GATRELLE (PS Anyone want to buy some dragons...) (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) otherwise. (...) Then why post a reply at all? ~M -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'd agree about adding a few years, perhaps 34-35? (...) Well basing the ages of LEGO minifig characters from anime probably is not the most logical (at least to me, and mecha combat shows! yea!!! :^) But since TLC doesn't supply us with (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Highly unlikely. If you actually look at the date on the magazine, it's 1993... The 1st castle corner pieces came out in 1986 with Black Falcon's Fortress (6074) (also premiered in the Guarded Inn (6067) that year, but not in grey), which (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Just let me know how much you'd like and I'd seriously consider it. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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If I remember correctly, it wasn't too long ago that somebody posted alternate dragon pics... they had sprayed a dragon white and made it an ice dragon, I think maybe there was a red dragon too. Anybody have the URL? (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yeah, that's a good supposition. I mean... yeah. (...) Weeeeeeelll.... possibly as young as 40-45, I could say. (...) Really? I used her face for a 21-y/o girl (Princess Siffera). (...) LOL... hehe... well... no comment... (what's wrong if (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Us folk up in that range ourselves have a better feel for that. Saying he is only 50 is giving him the benefit of that doubt as it is. (...) No quick picture of Leonora available, so I can't picture it in my mind, alas. I'd agree with those (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Anthony is a happy boy. Anthony just got his first chrome knight in the mail today, all four chrome pieces. Yes, Anthony now knows the news about how they will be released in the US, possibly, and soon. Anthony thinks the chrome knight is (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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On lego.com they say the adventurers ages, but can harry cane really be 45? (...) maturity (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yeah, an old man couldnt get on a horse & fight! By the way, lego shows the king on a horse with a sword, but I thought kings were lazy & didn't want to risk their life? An 90+ year old would get killed on the battlefield before he could say (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I was browsing through the Scala catalog which came with one of the sets I picked up at the LEGO Outlet, this set definitely has a toilet. In fact, I should scan the picture for Todd. (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Either of Dave's explanation makes sense... although we're assuming it was actually built in 1993, and not an archive photo unearthed for this Castle issue. We're also assuming it's TLC's, although it ought to be since there are no other (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) William the Conqueror was just about 60 when he was shot with a crossbow during a seige and died. All the guy ever did was fight. :-) Bruce (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Just today I learned about Opech-something, the "Indian" who led the brilliantly-planned (as our wonderful textbook puts it) attacks on the British in 1622 and 1644. He died in the 1644 - was shot in the Jamestown streets - he was almost 100 (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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It would be pretty nice. The only problem is that I don't have a digital camera and very little medieval pieces. Oh well, it'd be pretty cool. (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming)
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Dunno if you guys have noticed, but *I* have... We're past 6100 posts. This means that the 60xx (i.e. the *castle* sets) are all taken! Just for fun, check these out: Royal Knight's Castle - (URL) Inn - (URL) Leo's Castle - (URL) other sets that (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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It may sound corny, but I'd like to thank everyone who nominated and voted for me for the Cool Lego Site of the Week. It's a great honor for me to be chosen, and as Shiri has pointed out, chosen so quickly. So thank you all, and just because I've (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I have a goldand silver dragon made/painted out of the prefabbed. Here's the linkss to them: (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks! That was a great history lesson. (I really mean it). Brian K> (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Corny shmorny... who cares? Congrats! -Shiri (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hmm... I suppose... just seems odd that they'd dig for an old picture rather than just make a new one... (...) Although after the LUGNET logo fiasco in the Mania Magazine earlier this year, we know they're not great at giving credit! :) But (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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O.K. What is everyone's opinion on painting lego? I am currently debating painting a few minifig heads olive green for an Orc Army. I have everything (except the heads assembled) I have been trying different heads but to no avail. Has anyone else (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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There is a _translucent_green_ UFO head, I think, but it wouldn't be good on a Castle monster. My opinon on painting LEGO is that it shouldn't be done. To me, the point of LEGO is to build something new and unique using existing parts. To me, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I have absolutely no qualms about painting, cutting, gluing, sanding scraping, etc. etc. parts I have plenty of, or just don't like. Johnny Thunders, Qui-Gons, and Willa Witch's are all customizing-fodder. OTOH, I won't touch my pre-1995 Castle (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi, What's the best Star Wars set for us Castle nuts? I've heard all about that grey plates pack (aka 7151 Sith Infiltrator), but grey plates aren't that high on my priority list. So I'm looking for suggestions, or convince me that the 7151 is worth (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Those look pretty cool... I assume they are meant to be statues, right? With the gold one as a borken one (no wings)? Hey also, are people REALLY that uninterested with the Lego PBEM idea? There has been very little response to my earlier posts! (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Here is what I found useful: <set:7110> Landspeeder. Two great peasants, two gray macaroni bricks, and plenty of tan elements. Downside: The engines are not too useful. (Challenge 1: Incorportate them into the castle theme). <set:7115> Gungan Patrol (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Jar. (...) <set:7184> Trad Federation MTT - this set's got a lot of bricks, if you're looking for a lot of tan and brown ones. There's also a very nice selection of grey and dark grey bricks. (...) Dude, that city's gonna look spectacular! I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Whoops, sorry about that, I wasn't checking the links. I thought you meant the AAT <set:7155> (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for your list of suggestions! (...) Yeah I've got 5 of these. The blue plates and brown bricks are great! But I'm stuck with the transparent clear pieces. Looks like I'll be getting more of these then, based on your comments. :) (...) (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) No problemo AND trade we will! I have already sent you a reply. Let's write privately from here on out, please, and spare our fellow castleheads our gibberish. -- Richard (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) etc. (...) I agree! I think the next level of creation IS customization. An earlier comment about waiting for Lego to come out with stuff? Some things will never come. Lego was built on the foundation of non-war toys. The fact that they came (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The painted dragons are actually for use on the good guy side. The arms, tail, wings and mouth are all fully operational. Paint does not interfere with the joints. They may need repainting in those areas if heavy usage occurs. BK> (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It's short for 'Play By EMail'. It's a game where each player emails their actions to the Gamemaster. Many strategic games have a PBEM variant where players mail their troop movements and get an email back with the updated situation and events (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) In the AD&D world, gold dragons didn't have wings to begin with, they flew by magic alone. (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hello again, Sorry about replying to my own post, but I remembered something else that the rep told me. TLC gives stores permission to put their products on sale. It seems that when store discounts or deep-discounts our favorite toy, TLC takes (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town)
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Well thanks everyone, I'm convinced. TLC will not come out with other colors so I'm going to paint the five spare dragons I have to enhance my armys. This PBME game sounds really interesting. I'm interested, but is there anyone willing to go the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) + the Gungan sheild, 2 black spears and brown saddles (...) Big downside. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) *sigh* Isn't that true? I finally sprung for the Grab and Go Rally (or whatever it is called) to get mine. I got a 20% discount because I was using a special coupon, but it kind of hurt to buy all that just for hair for my green wizardess.... (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) If Shiri doesn't, I have several I'd be willing to let go on the cheap. Dave! (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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What set did the green wizard hat come from? Thanks, Jason ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Dave Schuler" <orrex@excite.com> To: lugnet.castle@lugnet.com Subject: Re: Green Hair In lugnet.castle, Matt Brooks writes: >*sigh* Isn't that true? I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Huh? How is Fright Knights a war toy? Yes, they take the Royal Knights as prisoners, but the Forestmen were being captured by the royal guys (not sure which ones, Crusaders maybe) 10 years before Fright Knights. If LEGO was wavering their (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I haven't hit on a single misrprint on anything yet. I've got all the KK sets and they all turned out fine... Matt (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I got mine from a set that sold with a small fabric backpack a couple of years ago... I don't remember the set number, but I'll see if I can find it out for you. JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Looking at the picture of it in my catalog, I don't think it was that much of a waste. Here's what I noticed- Reusable parts - flags; red, green and checkered - A 2x4? slope with aligator hide print (or is it a sticker?)- if you plan on (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm pretty sure I got my green wizard hat in a bucket from Meijer for $10 in 1998 (<set:4055 4055?>). Timmy was wearing it, as I recall. -Adam 8^D (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That's a good point Bradley. I hadn't really looked at it that way. The alligatgor piece is imprinted. I think TLG is moving away from stickers more and more, part of that Juniorization. (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) on (...) Stickers have nothing to do with juniorization, in my opinion. Some sets that people think are juniorized, like Railway Express and the Arctic subtheme, have tons of stickers. I prefer printed parts. And speaking of that alligator (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The 2x4 low slope first appeared in the Star Wars line and there are several in several different colors and some printed throughout the Star Wars Line. So no this is not the first time the part has been used. Although it is the only place it (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I know around me this set is still available for $20. It has a sort of a "lap play table" (URL) haven't gotten around to getting one just for the green wizard hat though. -Andy Lynch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Hoekwater" (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That was <set:4138>, where I got mine too. I've marked it the Guide. Cheers, Heather -- Heather Patey St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Pirate Wench / Brick Detective (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) ... <delurking> ... And which TRU would that be, fellow VLC'er? Do tell. ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I certainly didn't have an interest in a Sith Infiltrator or Gungan Sub for my Castles of Pirates stuff, but I found a WalMart that has them for $10 each. Open 'em for parts or just hang onto to 'em for now and trade/sell 'em later to get real (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'd be inclined to open them for parts. The SW sets (especially, it seems the Sith Infiltrator) have done a fairly decent job of saturating the market, so you'd have to hang onto them for quite a while before getting a good return. Parts, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Ever since I acquired every set in the Belville fairy tale Castle series, I have wanted to build one large Castle using all the pieces possible. It was quite difficult considering I was limited to the Belville colors -- adding regular LEGO® colored (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) You shouldn't have trouble getting rid of these if you don't find a use for them yourself. The transparent Star Wars laser cannon piece is usefull for putting flying creatures up in the air. The whole stand of course would be usefull in a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The Gungan sub is also a very good parts pack. It isn't mentioned as often (it's almost a well kept secret). Lots of dark grey and blue slopes and plates. A bunch of useful figures (which you don't get so many of in the Sith Infiltrator), a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Another nice thing about the Gungan Sub is that it has the Star Wars hood in Brown. I think, but am not positive, that it is the only set that has one. What is the "unofficial" name of this hood? I have seen people call some hoods "cowls", but am (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) a (...) And I forgot about the ball itself- is you built a tower that could drop it on approaching enemies, you'd have a pretty cool trap. It would even roll after them! (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I call them Star Wars hoods, big hoods, new hoods. (sounds like Dr. Seuss, no?) The old ones I call: Old hoods, small hoods, classic hoods, or forestmen or wolfpack hoods. Any others? -- Pawel (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Correct you are! It's the only SW set (well, only LEGO set) to come with the young version of Obi-Wan... (...) Don't think this hood has an unofficial name yet-- but yes, I'm pretty sure that 'cowl' referrs to the Peasant/Wolfpack hoods. (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Very nice, very nice!! It has a real storybook feel to it, more so than many minifig scale creations. Absolutely charming! You have an excellent eye for composition, design, and colour. Good on ya. Robin P.S. BTW, do you have any pix of your (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.castle)
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Bryan Wong <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G17y74.E1p@lugnet.com... (...) But (...) more (...) I've been looking at possibly using them for hanging chandeliers (did I spell that right? In case not, I meant lights...) inside a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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The oddest thing happened to me today. I was contacted by a man who wished to turn my castle website world into a dungeons and dragons suppliment series. Though he has no links to TSR, and it's a non profit, internet free ware type of thing, I think (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) or (...) Wow, somebody else is trying to do the same thing I am, Lego AD&D! On betatesting with my cuz' it turned out great. :) -- Mark Nelson Speedy's Lego Page: (URL) (No castle content!) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) no?) (...) The older ones are often ref'ed to as peasant/WP cowls... and the new one in brown is sometimes called Obi-wan hood (he *is* the only one wearing it...) -Shiri (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey! Chapter 11 of the Verneer Chronicles will be up tomorrow. In the meantime, with all the talk about the need for more dragons, I built one all by myself. It took about 8 hours or so, but I got it done from scratch. You be the judge whether it (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) dude! that is so cool!! describe the joints and articulations please! it looks very pose-able and non-mechanical, which is the creative challlenge here. i love dragon/ (dino) building because it is like a hybrid between sculpture and mecha (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) john ~ i have to stand up and be counted as a proponent of customizing. ;-) check out my site, especially the "tips & techniques" page (which has a recounting of my first dragon painting "incident") (URL) as for the green mini-fig head, i have (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, let me say this, being the grandson of a master craftsman. It is very possible to get a thin coat of pait from a can of krylon paint. I know because I've gotten one myself. Your problem was you did not let the primer cure for a long (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) look, and a third, before I figured out what they were. ;-) Pawel, you gotta stop doing that... by "that" I mean giving us one picture of every creation... and people call *me* a tease! C'mon... give us s'more poses... Can't wait for Chapter (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Pawel, that is amazing...I love the teeth and mouth! How is this beast jointed? I agree w/ Shiri...more pics!! :-) -Chris (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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AIIIIEEEEEE!!!! GOJIRA!!!!! <runs> ~M (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Chapter 11 of the Verneer Chronicles
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Check it out: (URL) Pawel (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build) !!
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(...) Thanks! (...) I know all about you and dragons:) We even had some cool plans that had to do with them. I have two more pictures that might show off some more detail: (URL) hands are your standard lego legs. I have two pairs of them per hand, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I remember there being a debate for how to make a lego pike a while back. I don't know if someone's come up with this idea yet, I'm too lazy to check. So here is my idea. I bought me a 8511 and used some star wars pieces, and made a pike. Using a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Now that's just darn cool. I like the "magic weapon" quality the trans-blue spear gives it. ~Mark (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Interesting Wolfpack item on eBay
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Hrm.... interesting. (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Interesting Wolfpack item on eBay
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(...) isn't being totally honest. It's pretty obvious to me that the seller has made some kind of transfer to put the Wolfpack symbol onto a cloak/cape from a Star Wars set (given that the figure in the picture is obviously a Star Wars figure). I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) As far as I can tell, it's probably a modified item. Wolfpack sets were issued in 1992, with wolfpack figs being minted all the way through 1994 (6105 Medieval Knights) Capes in that time period were shorter, with only 1 neck hole (see Dragon (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I am also quessing it is a fake. The cape seems to be a Star Wars cape to me also. Tim (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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eToys is having a sale on King Leo's castle. I think it ends Saturday. (URL) Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Just got word back from the seller: History: Sounds like she's unaware of how it came into being... According to her, she found it in the garage (sounds like it wasn't even in the box of her son's lego, [who is probably too young to have faked (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Still sounds extremely suspicious to me. I can't imagine it being anything other than a non-official element, but boy if she is pulling a fast one, she's going to a lot of effort. My bet is that it was created with an ink jet printer. I've got (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) And to be clear, eBay does as well. In it's most recent issue (I don't have the number handy), _ToyFare_ magazine ran a short article about people selling customised action figures on eBay having their auctions shut down due to copyright (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Challenge: Fun with pictures!
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Here is a fun challenge - make the most out of this picture using your computer. (URL) catch - the dragon has to be blowing fire, acid, or whatever you see fit at the soldier. It has to be a direct hit as well. I'm going to go back and try to redo (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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