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(...) Of those, looks like Naboo Swamp is the best bet at 2 1x3s and 2 1x4s for plates... Was hoping there was something better out there. :) Fortunately, while looking for the new chrome sets at the local Osco Drug (they didn't have any) I did come (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) LEGO doesn't really fade in the light, but it does yellow. I had a Pizza To Go that I left near a sunny window for a couple years- now I have tan bricks, almost indistinguisable from authentic tan bricks, with white pizzeria lettering! (The (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Christopher Lindsey <lindsey@nospam.mallorn.com> wrote in message news:39D4F66B.D3BE01...orn.com... (...) Boy, do I know the feeling <g> I should start smoking, or something, to justify the amount of spending I do - spread the "wasting" of money (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) from: (...) The Crusaders were in Syria, according to a (non-LEGO) book I recently read. Royal Knights and Forestmen are probably English. (...) I don't know about Black Knights. When I first saw the Dragon Masters I thought they were (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wicked cool. The use of tires as headgear is simply brilliant. I'm also glad to see somebody realizing the full potential of the Star Wars capes. Here are my own humble entries into "Eastern Castle" stuff: (URL) Kurtzuba (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org)
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That's good advice. I find I use eBay as a buyer to get sets I really want but can't get anywhere else or anywhere else cheaper. I use eBay as a seller to sell only sets I really don't want. If I really don't want a MISB set, it's never because I (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Open them, Open them. the minifigs inside are going to sofocate (spelling?) Let them out, they are lonely and want you to attach their legs so they can be complete minifigs. BTW are there any set that you wouldn't open (ie the guarded inn (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) If you bought them on eBay, it wasn't for resale. So RIP THE BOX OPEN! Now! Shred it except for the back panel with alternative models. Chew on the pieces a bit until you calm down. Now, build like crazy in a frenzied paroxysm of delight. You (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Did you buy them to resell or to play with? If you bought them to resell, don't open them. If you bought them to play with, do it. It's all a matter of why you did it ... My $.02 -- Pawel (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Now that I think about it: Black Knights: Teutonic Black Falcons: Austrian Dragon Masters: Hungarian Bruce (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) from: (...) Forestmen/Dark Forest: English Royal Knights/Knights Kingdom: English Crusaders/Classic: French and Burgunds Black Falcons: Teutonic Black Knights: Italians Dragon Masters: Austrian (maybe Hungarian) Fright Knights: Wallachian (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) is Japan. But how about Wolfpack? Hmm... (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) from: Here's what I think: Crusaders: Legoland Black Knights: Legoland Forestmen: Legoland Fright Knights: Legoland I don't think that the subthemes are meant to come from a country at all. It's just a product line, but I do think your (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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As the title says, I am trying to figure out what country the themes come from: Crusaders, Royal Knights, Forestmen- English Black Knights, Dragon Masters- German Black Falcons- French Fright Knights- Transylvania? Speak up if you have better ideas. (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I went through this. Search for Brown 1x in news. Think Star Wars. Think Droid Fighter. If you can still find that in stores. Many other Star Wars sets used basic brown parts: Naboo Swamp, Lightsaber Duel, Desert Skiff (I use the brown railings as (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I'm interested in making some half-timbered houses for my village. What currently available sets have the best distribution of brown 1xn plates? I'm having a really hard time finding any... Thanks, Chris (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi everyone, It's been a while (about 8 months) since I've been on LUGNET -- I had to take a break from LEGO as real life took over. Now I'm easing back into it gently, trying not to spend every dime on new bricks. :) I'm sure this has been (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well, I got distracted by vacations and such, and then got back into sorting sets (and buying and eBaying [hmm, is eBay run by the Wolfpack....]). (...) Well, I figured I was a little demented to start such a big project.... (...) easy (...) (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) You slacker! Why don't you have more done? ... and don't give me this "I have a life" excuse. I'm not buying it ;) All this aside - the castle is very cool and detailed. I can see how your attention to detail is really showing in yourbridge (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Cool, I can't wait to see it. Its appearing that there is some interest. Look to lugnet.aquazone of you want to read more about wht we've been discussing or watch for the opening of the contest on the announcmet area. There will most likely (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Ok, my big huge castle in progress now has a web page: (URL) isn't any new progress on the actual castle since August though. (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org.cw) !
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(...) It IS a cool idea. I've been working on an "underwater" castle for my Castle World, but it's mostly bits and pieces right now. I'd be interested in pulling something together for a contest and taking some pictures if anyone else was (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) *WOW*, John! You use the minifig-head stud in *awesome* ways that I had never thought of since I turned into an "AFOL"... now that I see this I remember all the flower- people I used to make as a kid... gee. Time to wake up that right side of (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org)
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(...) But a successful one: a really ingenious use of existing standard parts in new combinations. Someone recently suggested TLG do a Roman theme. If they do, they'd better watch out, because the barbarians are definitely ready for primetime before (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org)
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I'm currently putting some feelers out to see if there would be enough interest to put on an auazone contest. I often wondered why aquazone and castle didn't come together on lugnet. I know there was one post of that nature... (URL) no one has ever (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi all, I just returned from the local KMart where they have the Traitor's Transport (6099) on sale. If you would be interested in buying one or trading with me, let me know asap, and I will go get the set. Mark van 't Hooft Lugnet member #485 (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Now that's just plain cool. I love the Nomads. Finally someone's found a use for that pesky pile of tires. :-) Very ingenuitive! -Chris (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org)
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In lugnet.castle, John Robert Blaze Kanehl writes: Take a look: (...) John (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle.org)
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Thanks, Shiri! I used Photoshop to cut out the flames from a photo of a guy using a flamethrower, then I pasted them into the picture and did a little touching up. :^D ~Mark (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) That looks hellishly realistic (well, as real as a dragon gets, I guess ;-)... wouldn't wanna be anywhere near the continent where *that* dragon is. ;-) -Shiri (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Nice storyline. I like it. I think you did a nice job of characterizing the Paladins. Holy zealots and all that. :-) Keep up the good work, and I can't wait to see some pictures for illustrations... -Andy Lynch Andy's Lego Pages: (URL) Lego Shop: (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) By the way ... is the set even worth buying at half off? I'll probably get it for the minifigs and the giant flag/sail, but what else does this set have that might make it attractive? A baseplate? I would say that paying around $35 for it when (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Bah.. I can get it for that price at wallyworld and not have to pay shipping... now.. when they do it around 2 for 1 prices scream in my direction k??? ;) <loudly> Tamy (...) Keep on Bricken' -Tamy (URL) isn't a toy, it's a way of life! (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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All righty then. Here y' go. (URL) understand that Black Dragons breathe acid according to D&D rules, but fire just seemed more appropriate in this circumstance. ~M (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Well folks, the countdown has begun. In a few weeks my site will be updated with 20 new characters, new siege engines, new MOC weapons, and two stories, one will be illustrated. This is just a small snippit from the story that will be eventually (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) computer. (...) Mmmmm..... toasty goodness (URL) I used photoshop, took me 6 minutes, so I suppose I could do better if I spent more time. --Anthony (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.castle)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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