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Re: The Mutant Calamari
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Tue, 11 Dec 2001 06:10:53 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti writes:
> Hey Y'all:
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> Unceremoniously, I reveal my latest design: The Mutant Calamari. See it here:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/blueofnoon/calamari/calamari.jpg
> It's most excellent fried in breadcrumbs and then served with a little red
> sauce and lemon juice...
> And an excellent design it is! I'll comment more on this momentarily.
> After my negative review of the new #4796 Mutant Squid I decided to try and
> give y'all a taste of what might have been if TLC still wanted to make good
> sets.
Ah, so that's your angle. Okay, let's run with that.
> Now, perhaps I am being too bold about the quality of my own design (it's
> probably better if I leave the matter to you lot to decide for me) but it
> does have some advantages over TLC's design: the operator enclosure is just
> that -- closed and not open,
Just how it should be. However, I'd prefer to see the smaller A-Wing and B-Wing
cockpit covers used for this project. As a matter of fact, the B-Wing cockpit
would almost be perfect for this project. Just a personal preference.
> the squid arms are not single purpose squid
> arms or black horns but comprised of the traditional lego bendy arm,
Hmmm....this is my single biggest problem with the design. Haven't there already
been far too many sources of bendy arms? From Homemaker to Aqua___, that's all
we've been given to suit this type of purpose. Personally, I'm glad to see Lego
using the Dino tails in new ways. Now, if I could just get 100 or more tails
together....
> my
> calamari has two arms with claw-like ends as do real life squids,
My favorite part of the design, btw!
> my design
> in profile has a rather squid like head despite it's being somewhat squared
> off, my design has little fins as do real squids to propel themselves
> through water,
Small dino fin parts might do the trick as well, but I see where you are going
with this. Besides, I'll have enough dino fins once I'm done with my Mother
Bohrok parts purchases.
> my design is comprised of many more non-juniorized elements
> than the TLC design, my design is comprised of elements available as of the
> year 2001 (most are quite old actually) and generally utilizes elements that
> would be much prized to builders if they were to come in such a set -- I
> know I could use more bendy arms, trans-red canopy extenders, trans-red
> canopies, and tran-red half octagons.
In other words, all the same old parts. I like the design, but what's wrong with
the new parts? New parts= New possibilities. The old parts should still be made
available, but new parts are a big reason for buying new sets.
> One of the neat aspects of my design is that it is possible to get some of
> my old-fangled stuff mixed in with the newfangled stuff: one could
> absolutely have used the new arms instead of bendy arms, or one could have
> opted for the new trans-red canopy over the old space-police canopy
> (although I can't see why). Both TLC's design and my own are modular: arms
> come off, can be shortened, etc. I even have a variant in real life where I
> HAVE actually conflated my design with some of the newer elements. I keep
> experimenting...
I'll admit that one of my favorite aspects of your design is one of the more
subtle ones: The use of this part-http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/32333
It took me a minute to actually realize what I was viewing. Nice Job!
> I'd be interested in opinions not only on the quality of my design, but in
> reference to my design over the design recently issued by TLC -- in a head
> to head comparison (if anyone wants it, I can post the DAT file for closer
> examination). Which is better, which has elements you would have preferred
> to buy, etc.
I think a combination of the three proposed designs: The B-wing cockpit, your
mid-section, Dino tail fins.
Parts-wise, I want to buy the newesr parts because I don't already own them.
Simple as that.
> Thanks,
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> -- Hop-Frog
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> P.S. Yes, that is a Blacktron figure wearing an old space jetpack in light
> grey. What else would I have put in the cockpit? =)
You win here. I'd still rather see a remade blacktron torso for this-Dark Grey
torso, Black printing. The best of both worlds!
-Dave
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