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(...) Ditto here, the only spoilers we care about require bricks to be heavily associated with it. Don't be upset, we're not mad, we're just comforting you. (...) Yeah, but that was EP1. EP1 got horrible reviews and deserved it. EP2 is getting rave (...) (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) This particluar tidbit also just wasn't a surprise or big secret of any kind. We've known about The Clone Wars since 1977, and the idea that Stormtroopers are clones also surfaced in the early '80s. Even those that didn't long ago pick up from (...) (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Mani" <manuelclara2@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GuqICz.Huu@lugnet.com... (...) important (...) it (...) I don't think it's not that anyone cares, I think it's that those of us who keep up on these "spoilers" read TFN or other SW sites and so (...) (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Scratch that. I was PLANNING to post more secrets of Episode II, but it seems nobody cares..... -Mani PS May the Force be with you...you'll need it to get Episode II tickets. (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I've started adding the opened E2 sets in our brickshelf gallery. Since we've gotten vey good responses about the previous ones (especially the Starfighter), we've continued with it and will be posting a new one each day. (URL) & Sons member #1500 (...) (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Found this on www.brknews.com : (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) HA!! :D Or Dracula... Is there a villan that he would not fit the role of? Speaking of good villans (and completely off topic to boot), check out the surprising Jeremy Irons in The Time Machine. Yech, he is spooky!! -Aaron- (22 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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<Last time I checked, Saruman was firmly (...) Good grief... I guess that was a freaky freudian slip. Well, at least I didn't call him Lord Summerisle. - Long live Christopher Lee (22 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) <snip> Stop drooling for a minute and double-check your literature/movie protagonist & antagonist lists. Last time I checked, Saruman was firmly planted in Tolkien lore making himself a bad neighbor, while Yoda was back at the ranch. The (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hey... I was just at the Wal-Mart at Lougheed Mall in Burnaby, B.C. I picked up the Yoda/Saruman set last week, and the only other thing they had was the technic Jango Fett. But today...! They had Anakin and the Sandpeople (which I bought), the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I've put up the official page for the exhibit next month in Indianapolis - it will indeed be the largest public display of fan built Star Wars items ever, with contributions from Sullivan, Harshbarger, Fleskes, Kuester, Palmer, Sawaya and more. (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.events)
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Greetings all, I have added the Modified Jango Fett's Slave 1, Jedi Star Fighter, and "Assault" Cloud Car to my Brick Shelf Page. I have also added my MOC the "Advanced Tie Interceptor". (for those of you impatient to see the models) (URL) list. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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I was planning to do a series of postings on the secrets of Episode II discovered by me, but I got this tidbit this morning and it's too important to retain. CLONETROOPERS ARE CLONED FROM JANGO FETT!! Tune in later for more! Oh, and Episode II (...) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey! Great stuff here! Yet another awesome star wars music video for my enjoyment! (can't get enough star wars!) Since this isn't exactly lego related, but all the same quite interesting, I have taken the liberty to set the FUT for (...) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Sorry if this isnt directly LEGO related but its a cool music video done with videos from Star Wars. (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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The reason those sets were out on the floor was the same reason Wal-Mart is so successful. See, Wal-Mart can have lower prices on things because they have no inventory in the back. They have 99.9% of their products on the floor, so they can dedicate (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I dunno-- I'm almost tempted to say that Star Trek could've hurt the sci-fi market for SW had it been first. First off, effects. One of the HUGE things SW did was the great effects. Chances are ST would've had the same cheezy effects that (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I doubt this would have been true mostly because ST the Motion Picture was just a little to slow. It was closer to 2001 ASO then it was SW. SW had blasters firing and a much faster script. Plus ST tries to base in self in some sort of "future (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Several TRU's are gonna have the Midnight Madness when Episode II toys come out. Check out www.theforce.net and look under Collecting. They have a list of all participating TRU locations. BTW. I'm more excited about the new Lego's on April 23rd than (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I believe that most sci-fi after Star Wars used Lucases own special effects production company, ILM, to do the effects in their movies. Before this, most studios did cheesy effects 'in house' (2001 being a noteable exception, those were pretty (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think this is exactly right, and I would suggest that the other late-70's might not have been possible or successful without many of the techniques established during Star Wars, not to mention the market-credibility of science fiction (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Another thing that made a big difference (IMO) is that before Star Wars, there was a fairly long drought of 'big' science fiction movies. Sure, there were some movies around, but not many. So I think people were much more receptive to Star (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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To All, I am about excited as the next person to seeing this film, but I am not standing in line for over a month to wait. How would I pay all of my LEGO bills? (URL) TRU going to have that midnight opening again when Episode 1 toys come out? Scott (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I've just added comparison pics of two TIE Interceptors (UCS & Vintage) in our brickshelf gallery. I was asked about this by a friend of mine and I thought that maybe some of you might also be interested in it. (URL) & Sons member #1500 Homepage (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I've never watched it! (and I'm twelve) I've read both the DK Star Wars reference books, and know a bit about the craft, but never watched the movie! Anyway, great sandcrawler. Great detail, right down to the auxillary hatch on the main door. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Don't know if anyone in here is in this area, but the Orem, Utah Wal-Mart has one Republic Gunship and one UCS Yoda left as of last night. I picked up the gunship a week ago there, and thought it was the only one--this other one must have been (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ut.slc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Spotted the 8012 Super Batter Droid in a northern Toronto TRU. The price scanner even scanned it!!! $50 CDN, which I guess is pretty close to the 35 USD price. No other Episode II sets though. I guess Walmart aren't the only ones that did an (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I'm working on it :) I was born in '78 and played more with LEGO then watched TV when it was on there. I think the magic is lost today or if you're an adult. Still it's really great movies but I don't think it'll become a part of my life in (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey Adrick. I'm sorry I don't know where to point you, but if they arn't on Brickshelf, good hunting. I have a hunch that the comics that appear in the intructions cannot be copied. Then again, they arn't protecting the design of the model, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) thank you :) Would have been nice to make it bigger, but I don't the treads to do it... Joel K (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) thanks :) I was disappointed that they didn't double the treads on each 'foot', its a pretty basic detail to miss... (...) thanks again! Its nice to go out with a bang :D cheers! Joel K (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) thanks! (...) after I got my Yoda and saw the tone of the dark orange bricks, the first thing I thought was 'rust' that is a great new color! I seriously thought of rebuilding the Sandcrawler then and there, but I just didn't have a good (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) wow! I guess the movie is such a basis of my childhood that it surprises me that there are people who haven't seen it yet :) (...) thanks! Joel K (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks Jeff. I tried my version with just three legs, but it seemed to be too top heavy then. So as I was going through the design process I came up with the 6 legged approach. I am still working on different versions, but none have satisfied (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey Lenny, Sorry about taking so long to respond, but I added more pictures with Darth Maul standing between the two droids to brickshelf. Mine is definitely bigger then either the Mark 1 or Maul. (URL) Jim F. (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah, it's called 'Vivaldi' IIRC. Just found it lyin' around... :) Michael Dallaston (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) No: Really, really cool. Cheers Richie Dulin (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think everyone who has seen it is too. Jeff J (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That is hilarious. Jeff J (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Much better, but I think it should have just three legs. I was disappointed with Lego's version, too. There was such a tiny bag of parts in 7203 for such a large box (and price). Jeff J (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That's an 'O' all right. It must have been a tough letter to complete. I'm really impressed by the mingling of technic and system parts. Another *excellent* model. Jeff J (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) excellent, but this one...this one even far exceeds the TLC proto- type we saw wayyy back in 1999--you know, the one that was made with an unlimited brick supply. I'd much rather have yours! Absolutely magnificent. I'm not sure what else I can (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) According to what I know about the movie the astromechs are built into the ships and all there is is the head. These are not traditional astromechs. I believe what they have is what you will see in the Movie. Eric Kingsley (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Just got this one and built it. Here's one "problem" I haven't seen mentioned: Where's the rest of the R2 unit!?!?!?! What good is a head without the rest? That drops the whole "playability" of the set. Obi-Wan can't land somewhere and head off with (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Stupid - Yes. But pretty funny too. (...) Some neat little ships in there. I really like the script that you use for the names of the ships. (...) -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Jumpin' Jiminie Crickets! From a first glance this is dead on. No wait, after looking closer it is still right on. The mixed bricks to give it that worn feel is great. The windshield in front is perfect. The arms for the front door look quite (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Have you tried: -->Some Wal Mart employees don't care about what they are doing? The boxes of Episode II lego I saw were clearly marked "not for display until xx date"... IMHO, only about 20% of Wal-Mart employees *actually care* about paying (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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<<snip>> (...) <<snip>> (...) You know, I saw the movie last Sunday for the first time (!) and I have a pretty fresh memory of the Sandcrawler and though it'd make a truly interesting LEGO project. And what did I see at Brickshelf on my daily tour? (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) LOL! that's okay, you know I already hate you too for your Alphabet Project! Now we are even! So NYAH! =P Joel Kue-ball (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Joel, you $%@!!&. This has gotta be one of the best Star Wars MOCs I have *ever* seen. I will certainly post more when I stop hating you. -Jon (btw I hate you, you $%^*&^#!) -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) $90. Chris <>< (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) thanks, yes there is a melting facility, in fact its most of the second floor behind the loading room. I do have that section detailed in this model, and the flashing light is there to simulate the laser that breaks apart the various (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GuA4rL.Hrt@lugnet.com... (...) Check out my eBay auctions: (URL) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hello, Does anyone know the MSRP for the 7163 Republic Gunship? Thanks, Tom (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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WOW! Looking good. I love the droids. Any other interior detail? IIRC isn't there some sorta melting facility onboard? Still a very sharp model :D --Kai "Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GuA4rL.Hrt@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Heyas, Its been a while! I built my last Star Wars MOC over 2 years ago! I was recently asked to submit one of my models for the big convention next month, but since all my stuff has been taken apart for a while, I offered to re-make a model... (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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Okay, first of all let me say this is really, really stupid... :) Right, got over that bit. As some of you may recall, a couple months ago I built the 'Millennium Parrot', which got the characters and storyline of everyone's favourite Space Opera (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.starwars)
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WalMart HAS put a Sell Not Allowed on the Episode II stuff. However, if they have the sets out on the floor, it's pretty hard for them not to sell it to you. In visiting some Walmarts in my area this past weekend I found 3 stores that had one or (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I've updated these pages with pictures of the assembled models. Have a look: 8011 Jango Fett $30 USD, 429 pieces (URL) Super Battle Droid $35 USD, 381 pieces (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Me, too... Wal-Mart in Avon, CT had piles of SWII stuff last week, and I made an employee get some down with a ladder. There were also a lot on shelves, too, all priced and ready to go. Also had a Spider-Man set for the Spielberg (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"scott costello" <scottcos@spamfree.yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Gu8IAB.KMr@lugnet.com... (...) this (...) links (...) Thanks! Track 13 gave me chills!!! -- Grant Giandonato Check out my eBay auctions: (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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The soundtrack for Episode II is not due into stores until the 23rd of this month, but you can hear and download it right now simply visit: (URL) I think it sounds awesome, John Williams is a genius. I can hardly wait until the movie is finally (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) When I went to buy Yoda & Dooku I was told "Sorry we can't sell you that -- this was meant to be taken off the shelf -- after September 11 you know..." // Dave (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yup. We saw them at the Walmart in Etobicoke on Friday night. $69.99 IIRC for the Jango Fett Slave 1 and $39.99 for the Jango Fett Technic model I think. Also a number of other new Star Wars sets. Calum (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Yoda's Personal Air Speeder Built using parts from set 7103 - Jedi Duel (2 Sets) See it at: (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) Right, and if they follow those instrcutions about as well as they (the WM store people) did on the 6776 recall, then not much will really happen here. Many WMs still had the 6776s on the shelf *and* scanning at clearance prices recently. The (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That was probobly some wal-mart employee not knowing that the items werent supposed to be out. Either that or someone found them on the top shelf area and put them on the shelves. (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) ...except that the Wal-Marts where I found my sets had them on the shelves. No tags, just the sets nestled in there. It was active restocking. No, I haven't seen any more, so they're probably holding them back now. Glad I bought when I did! (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Here is likely what happened (IMHO) 1.episode 2 product (not just the lego but the action figures etc) is distributed from the manufacturers to the wal-mart distribution centres. 2.trucks go from those centres loaded with stuff for different (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I didn't find Jango Fett's ship, but I found the 7133 Bounty Hunter pursuit set at the Walmart in Belville ON last Friday. Andrew (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Have any of these sets reached Ontario yet? [[[Kim]]] (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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"Ace" <no_onions@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Gs0p1y.BvH@lugnet.com... (...) were (...) Mine's the same way. It's actually a bit irritating... the wings fall off if you look at it wrong. I'm probably going to track down some stronger hinges for (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Sets Pulled (Re: DETAILS: 8011 Jango Fett & 8012 Super Battle Droid)
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(...) I just returned to my local Wal-Mart to find all the new 2002 SW sets missing. They also pulled some of the earlier releases too (like 8009 and 8010). I guess they got excited and took everything back to the store room. TJ Houston, Texas (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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I had a simular problem at Wal-mart here in south Louisiana on Thursday night.. The set when scanned at the register came up with "Sale not allowed" but 20 mins later after 3 price check calls to the toy department, they came up with a price (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Your X-Wing is just beautiful, looks absolutely amazing - I especially love the detailing on the top behind R2 and the engines. WOW! Rgds, Andrew. "Bruce Lowell" <brucey_wan@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gu54vI.Ayq@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Tonight in Calgary, Alberta I found Jango Fett's Slave I and the Technic Jango Fett in Walmart. They were both on the top shelf of the Lego area. I scanned the Slave I under the price scanner and it told me to see a sales person. But I took it to (...) (23 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.ca)
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how your d-droid compare to a minifig? does it still have the correct size ratio? looks great! -lenny (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi guys and gals. My new website is up at (URL) It's a newer version of Brucey-Wan's Homepage at my new domain ((URL) with a new layout and some new sections. Also, I've finally released my MOC X-Wing Starfighter. It's on a 1 foot:1 stud ratio and (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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I've just added our latest work, Obi-Wan's Mission on our homepage. (URL) click on the thumbnail to get to the pics of the diorama and let us know what you think about it. Regards, ACPin & Sons member #1500 Homepage (URL) Gallery (URL) Dioramas (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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(...) Looking good! Definitely captures the mechanical wonder that drodikas are. (23 years ago, 5-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi Gang, After assembling Lego's version of the destroyer droid, I was a little disappointed with it. So I decided that I would try building my own. So I came up with my own version of the destroyer droid... I give you the DS MK II along side the MK (...) (23 years ago, 5-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Could someone tell me if there are scans on the web somewhere of the SW comics that appeared in the building instructions and Mania Magazines? Adrick (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Just a note for those who may not have noticed; after the excitement of having Eric Harshbarger's life size R2 unit arrive I have announced confirmation tonight that we'll also have Ben Fleskes' minifig scale Falcon as well. This will hopefully end (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.events)
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| | TKOI Create a Creature Contest Homepage updated, Entries needed!
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The TKOI Create a Creature Contest Homepage has been updated. All 6 current entries can be viewed by the links on the page. (URL) people! Send in your entries, you only have 9 days left!! --Anthony (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, Just picked up the Republic Gunship at Walmart in Rome GA. They had the Yoda statue too. Like all good AFOL's, I went to walmart looking on top shelves for deals... then I saw a huge pile of ep 2 sets (some I've already gotten) on an aisle next (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) an ugliness to it that makes it unassuming. Let's face it, it looks like a flying donut with guns. Kinda like: "Oooooo! Scary, a donut is closing in behind me," the hotshot pilot says sarcastically. Next thing he knows, his control panel is (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Another magnificent design--elegant and well-thought-out, with its concessions to LEGO geometry invisibly hidden away. When I first heard "O-wing," I thought "Ah! O-wings, on the boosta wockets foa the space shuttow," but this is far better. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Another magnificent design--elegant and well-thought-out, with its concessions to LEGO geometry invisibly hidden away. When I first heard "O-wing," I thought "Ah! O-wings, on the boosta wockets foa the space shuttow," but this is far better. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Dave Lovelace" <dave@umop.com> wrote in message news:GtyGCK.980@lugnet.com... (...) here's (...) Thanks for one of the funniest replies so far. :-) -Jon -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:GtyD53.54@lugnet.com... (...) original. Thanks very much Tony! Odd is good. I've still got quite a few (hopefully) interesting designs coming up. I think you in particular will like (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Gil Shaw" <NIXtoradochSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gtyr6t.FoM@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) I sketched this up about a day or so before the "clone war" trailer came out. At the time I was thinking it would be a Trade Federation fighter (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Nothing better than opening up the browser and finding another addtion to the alphabet series. Again, the innovation astounds me. I think what is most appealing about this craft is the orientation. There is often only the horizontal beam approach to (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think I'd drop $60 EASY for an O-Wing....AND an I-wing. Screw it, here's a grand. I'll take 'em all. you = awesome --Dave (jot and jab) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) that it doesn't take a lot of parts to do something truly cool and original. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Really good work Jon. I always enjoy seeing what you have built, it's so unconventional. Can't wait to see what you have brewing for "N". Jamie www.ozbricks.com/jneufeld/ (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | DETAILS: 8011 Jango Fett & 8012 Super Battle Droid
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I made a quick trip to Wal-Mart last night[1] and discovered all the new 2002 SW sets (except for the Yoda sculpture). Here are pictures of the parts and a few close up shots: 8011 Jango Fett $30: (URL) Super Battle Droid $35: (URL) haven't had time (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) most MOC fighter that people, including me, build 99.99% of the time. (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(URL) stopped working on N for a while to finish O. Hopefully I'll have N soon. Tell me what ya think! -Jon -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) !
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"Jon Palmer" <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:Gtw8vF.LJ8@lugnet.com... (...) I might catch an early showing on the first day, like I did on Friday with Blade 2 at 11:50 in the morning (first showing of the day at the cinema I go to here (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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