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(...) Agreed. The big pipe thingie is about 12 x 6 x 20 high and essentially one bit, but as great big juniorised bits go, at least its not an immediate candidate for the round file. And the rest of the bits are cool. (...) Except that bit. Not one (...) (21 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks gets Marvel License
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Today we got "clarification" from a stock analyst that Lego has Spider-man movie rights through 2007 from Sony. Mega Bloks contradicted this, saying Lego's contract is up in 2005 and that Marvel makes the decisions. (21 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | A new clone brand?
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I have not seen any past postings about a clone brand called C3. The company must be a small toy company, I have not heard of it before. Against my hesitant judgement, I picked up a set -- Batman's Bat wing and I was surprised. The pieces connect (...) (21 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Brick Century Military
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(...) Doh! How did I miss this thread? I've done a casual search online to no avail. If you can share any further detail without giving up your source, please do so! Even photos of your own sets would be greatly interesting. Thanks for any info you (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Cool display at TRU
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This morning I stopped by the TRU less visited and saw a really nifty display of MegaBloks sets. It was basically in five parts and took up a surprising amount of floorspace. Additionally, it was located directly opposite the LEGO section, so I'd be (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Custom Greek Hoplites
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Dear all, This is somewhat of a belated announcement. But in case you don't know, all of my new items (from custom beards to Greek Corinthian stuffs) are now being showcased on (URL) my website>. There are also a bunch of new, historical custom (...) (21 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks gets Marvel License
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(...) Yes indeed, this is quite a coup for MegaBloks. Previous licenses have worked pretty well for them, but they haven't really landed a big-time license until this. And LEGO's work so far with Spider-Man will be nothing but a boon. I can't help (...) (21 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks gets Marvel License
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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Yanick Fournier wrote: (snipped lots of good info, thanks for sharing!) (...) IIRC, LEGO has a license for the movie related stuff, via Sony(?), rather than directly for Marvel characters from Marvel. However (...) (21 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) I live 20 miles from the Mega Bloks compagny in Montréal. I am not a fan of Mega Blocks but I am always curious when I see news about them. And there was a small article in "Le Journal the Montréal" today talking about this. The main idea of (...) (21 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks gets Marvel License
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(...) Wow, that's awesome news! Thanks for the info, and thanks in advance for any other details you're able to share. Dave! (21 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Mega Bloks gets Marvel License
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I found this on www.action-figure.com and had to post it. (URL) have known about this for a while now (Becuase I have a Mega Bloks Retail Account) but it looks like LEGO has lost the Spider-man license as well. As I find out more information I will (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Brick Century Military
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(...) Do you know of a web site for Brick Century? This is the first I've heard of them. Do you have pictures of these sets? What other sets do they offer? Will you email your contact to me? I'm suprised that Dave hasen't asked you this yet! (21 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Shifty set
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(...) Wow! I've seen all kinds of bootleg stuff on Ebay, but this is the first time I've heard of a removal due to copyright infringement. I can't find any other current Shifty auctions, so maybe Ebay is on the lookout for the ersatz brand. (...) It (...) (21 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Shifty set
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(...) They're pretty awful alright. I've only seen a couple Shifty sets, and it looks like not only do they make mistakes on their boxes, but there's a typo in their name ;) I *thought* these were a 'China-only' brand, and even then were iffy, so (...) (21 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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| | Shifty set
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Hi! In a local shop I noticed a Shifty set, a copy of Lego 1761: (URL) bought it, just to see what it was, and found: The box is a copy, with the right colours, and the error on the box - there are by some reason two models of this one. The (...) (21 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Brick Century Military
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(...) I am not familiar with this brand... could you set me up with a link to check this stuff out. I am currently trying to get a hold of some more Oxford military sets. I have several from my time in Korea. Having recently taken them out and (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Brick Century Military
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I almost hate to give up my source, but I've recently been able to purchase MISB sets of Brick's Century Miltary series. This is an overseas eBay source, but I have been able to get additional sets added to my eBay order. I felt that this way I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Question about quality of Best Lock...
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(...) Now that you mention it, I seem to recall a weird residue or film on the bricks in sets I bought in 1999, but I don't think it colored my hands in any noticeable way. Maybe rather than mold, the substance was mold-release? (...) I've found (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Question about quality of Best Lock...
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(...) I'd agree with Dave! If you hate Tyco and MegaBloks, you'll hate Best-Lock even more (And again, I also have to admit I've always been impressed with the quality of the limited amount of Tyco Super-Blocks that I've been exposed to). One thing (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Question about quality of Best Lock...
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My comments are all gaming related so I XFUT lugnet.gaming (...) A key part of ESPG is that all minifigs have to be attached to the ship (well they technically don't have to but they fall off easily if they are not, and that means they are "in the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.gaming)
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| | Re: Question about quality of Best Lock...
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(...) I have the $20 Best-Lock pirate ship (the regular, not skeletal one) sitting on a shelf. The Short Review: Ain't as good as LEGO. The figs can be tossed. The cannon mountings are excreble. The bowsprit is wobbley. The half-height bricks make (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Question about quality of Best Lock...
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(...) I'm surprised that you classify Tyco as terrible, since many people regard it as the best of the clone brands. In my view, Oxford, BTR, Qubo, Byggis, and Tyco are all of excellent quality, on par with The Canonical Brand. (...) "Good" is a (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Question about quality of Best Lock...
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I am in the position to pick up a full pirate ship with a lot of pieces for only $20. But, it is a Best Lock brand set, and I am very wary of incorporating an unknown clone brand in with my Legos. I know for a fact that BTR and Oxford are absolutely (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | MEGABLOKS Pirates? Well, sort of...
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Okay, it's maxi-scale, but check out Cthulhu at the left of the (URL) picture.> Dave! (21 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Millionaire Playboy reviews Minimates C3
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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Dave Schuler wrote: SNIP (...) i've got the batcave-in pieces-the plates are SO warped & the clutching power SO weak & the 1st level pillar design SO pitiful it wouldn't stay together-worst building set i've EVER (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Millionaire Playboy reviews Minimates C3
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(URL) This page> links to three reviews, as well as to other stuff that I didn't read. I'm torn. Millionaire Plaboy seems to love love love these C3 sets, and I admit that the reviews are cleverly written and contain a lot of detail. Unfortunately, (...) (21 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MB Lions Kingdom sticker sheet
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(...) If you're still in the market, then here's an auction that appears to include the decal sheet: (URL) my auction, I won't be bidding, and I don't know the seller. Hope this helps! Dave! (21 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Nano New York and Toronto Contest
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Thought I'd pass this along as I found the models interesting - Mega Bloks is having a guess the number of nano bricks contest at their site: New York (2 URLs) Toronto (4 URLs) Click on the images for a larger view. Mark (21 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Nano System Metrics
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(...) At the very least using tiles one could brace an nano-scale construct in a standard-scale construct. That would allow for some really interesting detailed interal componets. I am far more interested in this line now that I know this. Thanks (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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Hi Isaac, I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my question! (...) Well, at the risk of being "one of those people", I'll start by saying there are lots of injection molding houses that will bid on work online (assuming you had CAD files of (...) (21 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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(...) Hi Darrell, I suppose you already know that the cost of a metallic mould can vary depending on the complexity of the shape of the objects, but at the very least it'll still put you back by a few thousands US$, right? Well, anyway, I won't tell (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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(...) Hi Bruce, Although I am sure Darrell would be in a better position to answer this than me, I'll try anyway. From what I can gathered, I think the rapid prototyping which Darrell was talking about, is NOT the same method which Jeff uses to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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(...) I'm curious about the rapid prototyping. Little Armory (URL) made items in the past by hand making a master. But a new round of items is coming that I had suspected where being designed via some form of CAD and then mastered via something that (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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(...) Big Ben Bricks LLC seems to have done well enough with their first wheel product to introduce additional ones. (uninformed speculation as to how they are doing financially, not my business) Little Armory seems to be doing VERY well with their (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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(...) Do you remember what the machine looked like? Check out my Brickshelf folder for pictures of two I've used. (URL) The 3DSystems one makes resin parts, which might have been the ones you didn't like. OTOH it holds detail really well, so maybe (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Nano System Metrics
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I just recently picked up one of the new Nano System sets (Rescue Cutter) and I have to say these miniature blocks are rather cool. I especially like the plates, they're just so "dainty". The 1x2 and 2x2 bricks with studs on the side for SNOT work (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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Hi Darrel, Thanks for the comments. About the links, first of all, I have recently discovered (or been told of) a few more non-English websites that I am going to add onto my existing link page hopefully sometimes this weekend. There is, for (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) Hmm... I see you have a point there. So I guess what I really mean is as long as the accessories don't look out of place in the hands of a Lego minifig (relatively speaking), I'd consider them a clone brand which I defined by companies that (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) After you said that I went back to look at all my Oxford figs, and I noticed that the military Oxford figs I have also have different legs design (they're more like Lego's with holes in the back, but are square instead of round). So apparently (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed: my custom beards
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Hi, Neat website! And your links are fantastic, especially the ones to the Japanese LEGO sites. I desperately want to go there to score some cool LEGO stuff. Anyway, my question is, have you ever considered using Rapid Prototyping technology to make (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Help needed: my custom beards
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Hi guys, I'm close to producing my next batch of custom accessories and I need your opinions. Namely: what colour should I produce my beards in? To save me time from gathering opinions from different forums, I'm conducting a poll at the following (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) Hey, I hadn't thought of that. That also rules out Oxford and Coko, but it may rule-in Stikfas, which are entirely non-compatible, other than their accessories. I stand by my 2x4 brick distintion! Dave! (21 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) Uh, wouldn't that sorta rule out the real LEGO system? Shortswords haven't been made in ABS for years, and I don't believe the minesweeper or cutlass/sabre ever were. The huge axe and katana never were, and the whip/vine would probably arrive (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) That's really interesting. The four Oxford minifigs that I have (from the tank set 13000) have a leg design that's considerably different from what you've shown. I'll try to scan them to show you what I mean. (...) Here are two others: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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Hello, (...) Regarding Dave's comment on the distinction of minifig designs between brands; I have taken the liberty to do a rough comparison of the actual differences between an Oxford minifig and a Lego one. I am posting it (URL) here> as it (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) Well, it's only my opinion, but I'd suggest that a "true" clone brand is based on the studs-and-tubes system and is able to maintain reasonable clutch power with LEGO bricks and plates. I used to consider the 3:1 plate:brick height ratio to be (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Profanity again
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(...) That and without a way to edit posts, typos can make it look like you swore. I found a few accidental typos while searching for swears the other day. Things like someone who misspelled "cut" by inserting an extra letter. Also you've got to (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | The Shrinking Canadian Dollar
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(URL) OK, I knew the Canadian dollar bought less than an American dollar, but c'mon... the truck on the right is from Canada, the truck on the left isn't. [1] Kelly [1] This is a parody and is not intended to be taken seriously by Canadians, clone (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: A taste of the east, or, the Korean Lugnet
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(...) If it's mostly discussion of Oxford, maybe it belongs in off-topic.clone-brands? I seem to recall they have been discussed there before. I suspect the previous poster wasn't very serious when he suggested that maybe Oxford is a secret branch (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out, coolest looking set MegaBloks
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(...) As it turns out, I've come upon this kit at a local TRU. The steam engine is indeed $49.99 and looks to be 14 wide, unless I miscounted. I know nothing of trains, but if a train-head happens to see the set, I'd be interested to hear a more (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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(...) Hi Bill: Did you happen to notice whether the set included a new catalog, or was it the same late-2003 pamphlet that's been in circulation for a while? This is my lingering complaint about MEGABLOKS--too often the catalogs are out of date, to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out, coolest looking set MegaBloks
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(...) Hi Gail! I stumbled across this set online recently and mentioned it to our LUGNET train-fans here: (URL) I think you're right about the $50US guess--it'll retail for about $49.99, give or take. Thanks for the info! If you see the set on store (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Sears Wishbook is out, coolest looking set MegaBloks
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Greetings, The Sears Wishbook arrived on my doorstep today (Sears Canada yearly large Christmas mail order catalog). Three pages of LEGO sets, but no large exclusive Technic sets this year. Only 8434 ($49.99) and 8435 ($69.99). Had the motorized (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: USS Nimitz spotted at Wal*Mart
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(...) Well, the real difference is that I'm a knucklehead. You're right, of course--the 8x12 plates are two-third height. (...) Yeah, I'm definitely planning to get this set when the funds become more readily available. Dave! (21 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: USS Nimitz spotted at Wal*Mart
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(...) Odd, the two Kittyhawk sets I have use 8x12 two-third-height tiles. A minor but much more useful difference. (...) Sweet. -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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(...) Thanks for the pics. (...) Hmm. Well usinging the more acurate dimensions compared to the UCS Star Desyroyer the Enterprise set would be 616 meters long. A galaxy class should be 642 meters long. (I know, I originally used the Soverign class (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | USS Nimitz spotted at Wal*Mart
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I found (URL) set 9795> at a Wal*Mart in Western PA over the weekend. The price was $49.99, which, if memory serves, was the MSRP of the (URL) set a few years back. Here are a few observations: The design of the Nimitz is vastly different from the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Oxford (Korea) Dragon/Castle set
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Hi guys, I've managed to get my hands on one of those Oxford sets from Korea. I've posted a review along with some pics here: (URL) Isaac (Red Bean) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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(...) Uh, I was kidding about that, but thanks for the analysis. I know I always have a resource to consult when I need good starship size comparisons! Dave! (21 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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I have been busy filling orders for this but had a chance to take one out to play with and photograph a few of the pieces. There are only 3 pre molded pieces. The part that hold the nacels, the bridge, and part of the stand. Everything else is all (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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(...) Actually, no you couldn't. Using the 18 inches equals ~690 meters would require the Star Destroyer to be about 41 3/4 inches (instead of 37) to equal 1600 meters. That doesn't even take into consideration the width and height adjustments. I (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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(...) Couldn't you just add two inches to the Star Destroyer? 8^) Dave! (21 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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(...) Well assuming the dimensions listed on Bill's website are correct the Enterprise set is actually about two inches (about 100 meters) longer than correct scale with the USC Star Destroyer at 37 inches equaling 1600 meters. The Enterprise may (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Mega Bloks Star Trek Enterprise D Now in
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I just wanted everyone know that I have received in the Mega Bloks U.S.S. Enterprise D from and they are ready to ship. I havn't put mine together yet but the packaging is better than I imagined. They recreated the LARS system on the back detailing (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Apocryphal Blacktron revisited
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I've added a new mech at the top of (URL) page.> I wanted to experiment with foot and cockpit design, and this is what I came up with. Thanks for looking! Dave! FUT: OT.Clones (21 years ago, 11-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | MB Nano Sale!
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(URL) it was just by chance that I saw this link. I am personally not very enamoured by MegaBloks. But hope this helps for those interested. - Ram - (21 years ago, 8-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | MEGABLOKS website updated, finally
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A brief bit about the forthcoming USS Enterprise (URL) here> at the bottom of the main page, with info about the newer ProBuilder sets (URL) here>. Updates all around, for that matter. Do a little browsing to see what's what. Dave! (21 years ago, 6-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: If only we could all build our own Turtle Worlds...
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(...) My first encounter with Byggis blocks was (URL) in 2000,> and I never would have identified them without Tore Eriksson's (URL) help.> To date I still have very limited knowledge of the brand, so they could have a whole sewer full of TMNT (or (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Actually, I bought the various little metal boxes of figs for use in D&D. I ended up with a number of little hill pieces, as well as the juniorized wall segments. I've taken these and used them to make a little tower on one of the bases, which (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Mmmmmmm. Best Lock are a disappointment - some cool designs and fun models, but waaaaaay too poor in the brick consistency department, and, as you say, not compatible. I picked up a couple of small cheap sets for less than the price of a pack (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: If only we could all build our own Turtle Worlds...
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(...) That may be the first time you've seen this set, but it's pretty old, by the looks of things. It's got the old Teenage Mutant HERO Turtle name that was created for the UK (where "ninja" was too negatively associated with "terrorism"), with the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | eToys Sale + MegaBloks Sweepstakes
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This may not be good for me 'cos my chances of winning the sweepstake will diminish! But anyway here ya go... (URL) Ram - (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | If only we could all build our own Turtle Worlds...
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Apparently MEGABLOKS isn't the only brick-based construction toy to have secured a (URL) TMNT> license. I know that Byggis had previously produced some Jurassic Park sets, but this is the first time I've seen the Turtles. Byggis is a very high (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Yeah, I picked up a few Best-Lock sets on deep clearance at Target a while back. They don't have anywhere near the clutch power of LEGO or MEGABLOKS, I think because they use a studs-and-slots system rather than studs-and-tubes. It's a shame, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) No, except for the Alien Agency set all of our Mega Bloks have come from bulk lots of used LEGO from yard sales, etc. You'd be surprised how much clone material you amass after a while, even with periodic bulk donations to charity. (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Heh. Most storage devices will lose you a bunch of data if you damage them, but the question is how easy it is to do so. My favorite anecdote on that was how about two years ago some company was running radio ads pushing their ZIP drives, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) This same thing happened to me with another clone brick: Best-Lock. I remember being up until 3am building the set with the space shuttle and crawler. When I tried to lift it off of the bed to go to sleep, the crawler fell apart in my hands. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) That reminds me... Years ago I purchased a Syquest EZ-Drive with 1GB storage discs. A friend decried them as an unworthy product, saying that I could lose a ton of data if I happened to drop or step on or otherwise damage the disc. I said (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Instability during construction hints at two potential major problems. The first, and easiest to prove, is that it probably won't stay together as well if you drop it than it would if the pieces had more consistent clutch strenght. The second (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) I can accept that criterion, but if it's a scene-style building set, such as (URL) this one,> then obviously (to me) only a limited amount of turning/picking-up can be expected to be tolerated, during assembly or after. I've had good success (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) It needs to stay together the whole way. If it crumbles in my hands while I am assembling it, using reasonable assembly operations (turning, picking it up, etc) then it doesn't matter whether or not it would putatively be sturdy once I got it (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) A model that keeps falling apart while I build it is fustrating. A little bit of this is fine, but if it happens too much, I will give up on the model. My own building style leans towards beefy from start to finish. That said, I seem to recall (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Bummer! I have that set and didn't notice any problem with clutch power. The vehicle has fold-away walls so that the garbage truck can "transform" into a mobile lab, and the wall panels don't hold together too rigidly, but I've been satisfied (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Just out of interest, did you mean to write Megabloks in some of those spots, or were those complaints about LEGO? Umm, Dave!. I'm not sure what set I own - it came in a polybag which I assume was part of a boxed kit, but was of the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Trademark defense doesn't work vs Mega Bloks
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(...) Dave! Want MegaBlok anecdotes? Here are a couple: After Christmas I got an Alien Agency Mobile Recovery Unit on clearance and gave it to my 8 year-old. He found it very frustrating because the garbage truck would not stay together but fell (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MB TNG NCC-1701-D
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(...) Actually, I think you were right. If memory serves, the original release was scheduled for July, but it was pushed back. (...) If you don't locate it in your area, then keep your eye on this group--someone is bound to post about it here. I (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MB TNG NCC-1701-D
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(...) Ah, great! Here's hoping they don't pull a Half-Life 2. *crosses fingers* I could've been wrong about June/July, but at any rate it's nice to see something that seems to be keeping up. Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for it (but I don't frequent (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MB TNG NCC-1701-D
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(...) Hi, Doug! Bill Connick's (URL) very helpful website> indicates that the Enterprise set is now slated for release in September 2004. In the past I've seen a few items debut on retail shelves or on Amazon before their official release dates, so (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | MB TNG NCC-1701-D
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Yes, the Enterprise from The Next Generation...sorry, I had to see how many abbreviations I could fit in there. :P Well, regarding that set, what's the deal with it? I heard it was supposed to come out in June/July, but I have seen no sign of it (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: New Best-Lock Pirate Skeleton Ship @ TRU
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(...) There are two indentical ships other than their color and crew. The all black and a brown with yellow upper works and more conventional crew. The figs can be tossed (clone brands just plain stink at minifigs). It goes together reasonably well (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Clone Parts (and Color ) Inventories
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(...) Here's what I've found thus far concerning Oxford / Shifty / Brick brand. They appear to owned by COKO. (URL) (Tianjin) Toy Co.,Ltd. is a solely American-funded enterprise established in CHINA specializing in producing and handling COKO (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | Re: Clone Parts (and Color ) Inventories
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(...) Hi Ed, To tell you the truth, as clone goes, I only know MB and Tyco (and a handful of non-compatible brands, like Tente, etc). Tyco did have a very nice fitup (0). MB's is not so good, but it is improving. Now (1) the large round holes in the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | Re: Pics of MB Probuilder Huey
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(...) (URL) baldly going... (21 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Clone Parts (and Color ) Inventories
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(...) Paulo, I just received Brick set #0494, everything but the original box. The bricks were still in shrink wrap. If these aren’t Lego, I'll ... Heck even Lego sued because they were (kinda still are) too close too Lego. The fitup is better than (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | New Best-Lock Pirate Skeleton Ship @ TRU
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I know Best-Lock!?!?!?. But hey, I picked one up yesterday at TRU because this set has some interesting pieces plus 4 skeleton figs with a handful of new weapons. The figs limbs have good clutch power and work on lego studs. Also the weapons work (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Are custom made parts LEGO?
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(...) What follows is my opinion, not any sort of Lugnet Admin official stance by any means... I think there's a need for a custom parts discussion group but I'm not sure it belongs under off-topic. You can argue it both ways. This argument has in (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Are custom made parts LEGO?
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Hello! And therefore: Are custom made parts subject of lugnet.general or any respective theme-newsgroup? Though I do not at all deny the creativity that's put into custom made pieces I still wonder. I could take a knife and a piece of wood and carve (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Clone Parts (and Color ) Inventories
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(...) I think that this might be a good idea indeed! I'm really sick of this blays and rbrowns! Hey, if TLC thinks classic colors are dull (who are they kidding afterall?, kids?...) maybe there are other companys that would not. Does anyone here (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | Re: Pics of MB Probuilder Blackhawk?
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(...) Having heard tell of this set hereabouts, I was keen to find out more about it. We use the Command Ops Blackhawks in Brick Wars, which are fabulous, but somehow unsatisfactory because they're so juniorised. During my recent sojourn to the US I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Big Church
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Has anyone seen (URL) this big church?> I found it by accident on the web, and it was the first I'd seen it. The killer, to me, is that the thing was apparently built for use as an acoustic model, rather than out of the bricaholism that afflicts so (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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