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(...) Huh-- the WalMart near me (North Reading, MA) had it for $48.88-- unless we're talking CAD or AUD instead of USD? As for the ship itself, it was ok. Not all that great partwise, but it had some good stuff. At least it looks better scale-wise (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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[X-POST to lugnet.starwars; FUT lugnet.admin.database] (...) I couldn't tell you anything about the plaque in the retail version - it's going to be awhile until I scrape up the $200 for one. Anyone else want to chime in on this? Steve (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.starwars)
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Is it white? Tan? That ultra-light grey ala the Mosaic sets? I can't quite tell from the box... DaveE (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Go South. Continue going South for a while and then go West. When you find a continent stop there and travel up or down the coast until you find a city. There ye shall find this mystical deal. Tim PS. Translation: In Australia (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Unfortunately what you see is what you get. It has some strength to it, but I plan to beef it up with some white inverse slopes to the underside...hmm, perhaps even a few guns like you see with the B-Wing, or maybe a concussion missle rack of (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Excellent, We move into action upon daybreak! (I've already been in conversation with B 1 & B 2... They want in on our campaign. They appear to have a personal vendetta against these foul feces throwers.) (URL) Let the liberation begin, (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.starwars)
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mo's treatise on monkeys: Monkeys are evil to their very brown cores. Monkeys can do everything we can do, but better (they're just lazy, is all). It would not surprise me to learn that at least one monkey is sitting on the LEGO Company's board of (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.starwars)
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Thanks for the review, Dave. I was wondering about this puppy, but ran out of moolah before I could pick it up. The wing assembly looks a little iffy from the pictures, but I'll walk by faith and trust that it's got more bones to its bones than it (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Not only TRU, but three local Targets near me also have them, and most Targets should. (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Having built most of the sets, I'd say overall I'm pretty pleased. I would have preffered to not see quite so many parts in new colors, but there might actually be enough lime green to be able to start using it. Dark red is also fairly well (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I left TRU empty handed on Tuesday. I guess I can't get excited about these new items if I don't know what the heck they are. Maybe I'll get into it after I see the movie. (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) <><><><>SNIPPED<><><><> Ummm...I tend to agree a little about the sets, but I was just up at TRU not 15 minutes ago and they had the Slave I for $50, the Republic Gunship for $90, and the Bounty Hunter Pursuit for $30. I know the $10 per set (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) In the USA, at least here in NJ, all SW LEGO is 20% off starting on the 28th. Yes, I know where I'll be on the 28th... best LFB (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.starwars)
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I was at a walmart today and i saw the sets, and left empty handed. There is not much to be excited about, imho. I like the new slave I, but not at that price ($70). I like the gunship (kind of) but not really, and not for that price ($100). The (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Shivers down ones spine I'd say but were giving it away. shhh... Dave (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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This is really bad... I'm salivating all over the keyboard here. ! :() ! Dave p.s. I also noticed on said mugs that the bottoms are in fact white. There's also a little "Lego" logo printed there. (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"John Grubber" <jgrubber2000@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:Gv4JwD.3II@lugnet.com... (...) its (...) You're missing out. It is very cool! (...) hunter (...) seen. Same story here... both speeders are great! -- Grant Giandonato Check out my eBay (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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Set 7133 has again displayed TLCs use of chrome parts (narrow beam lamps on Anakin's speeder...or coffee mugs if you want). With TWO more chrome Naboo ships appearing in EpII, who believes there still might be plans for an all chrome set? Just (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) What i can't believe is that here in Canada, its only $10 more! USusally its about half again as much. I still don't plan on getting it mind you (just don't like it), but hey its still interesting to note. And why did they have to put the two (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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~Infer Monkeys for Parrots! (My Gawd, we’re the same person?) {see comments within…} (URL) see comments below..} (...) What kinda sick *monkey fetish* do we share? Is it the feces throwin’ thing… cause I'm not into that! And another thing, why are (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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<snip> (...) Actually, the "classic re-releases" (Pirate Sets, Town Gas N Go Wash, Sculptures (including RBR) are all deemed by Lego Direct to be "marketable" and not subject to S@H exclusivity. Toys R US, I guess made a deal to have the items in (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) They had many copies of the Rebel Blockade Runner as well. At least 20. I thought it was a S@H exclusive. Jonathan (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I stopped by the Times Square TRU last night. Whatever was scarfed Tuesday was back in stock. There was a life-size Jango Fett sculpture in basic brick colors, except there were many shades to each color, possibly corruption from the glue? I had (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Yeah, kinda creepy isn't it? Like, Dr. Who creepy. (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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He's right. I won't give it away either, but, man did that weird me out.... Dave (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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oh, yeah. DUH. Sorry about that. Dave (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi all. Yesterday, a local Toys'r'us organized a Star Wars meeting. Disguised people (stormtroopers, Leias...), original dioramas (Hoth Battle, cantina band...), big Lego sculptures (Darth Vader, R2D2, Jango Fett, Yoda on a stump of a tree), all the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Set 7163 Republic Gunship LEGO/System/Star Wars/Episode II $ 89.99 US Four Clone troopers, Jedi Knight, Two Super Battle Droids,One Destroyer Droid Excellent Set that comes packaged in nine seperate bags. Each sub-assembly sets the stage fro the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.starwars)
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Hi guys. Here's some links to my TPM Anakin customs utilizing the new short legs. I did the same to Watto, who I'll have pictures of soon: (URL) Homepage - (URL) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well I want a Republic Gunship. So I'll likely have to do it... KMart apparently was too poor to get them (but they had all the others--Slave One ROCKS!!). -Aaron- (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It does resemble the taxi from the Fifth Element! Actually it's a Coruscant air speeder....I think... out tk (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I just finished up the Republic Gunship. Man, this has got to be the best LEGO set ever! To start you get seven minifigs plus the Destroyer Droid. On top of that this thing is HUGE! It puts the Falcon to shame... and the play factor is great. Lots (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) *Ahem!* Stubbies©... Matt (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Fig torsoes with printing on both the front and back have been around for quite a bit. The Stormtrooper has it on both sides, and 90% of the mini-figs in the soccer sets have a number on their back. --Josh (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) To be honest the only resemblence IMHO is the color and "carish" look... /Tobbe (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) LEGO has had double sided printing for quite a while now. They just don't seem to want to do it all the time. So if I were you, I would not hold my breath. :-/ Jude (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Me neither but, what the heck, it's there! Dave. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I just got the Tusken Raider Encounter and the Jedi Duel. I noticed that the torso of the raiders and Yoda are printed on both sides! Does this mean that all the other minifigs from now on will have double sided printing on them? This is one of the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Actually I want to tell you that the Episode II comic book has been released in my local Barnes and Noble in Chicago and there's a lot of interesting surprises! It costs $17.50 tax (small price for all the movie secrets, I think). Dave. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Just finished the two speeders. Anakin's is okay...lots of good parts. Zam Wessell's speeder, however, is surprisingly cool. The following is what the pictures don't reveal: Within the structure there are some Technic parts and rubber bands (!) that (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'd long since planned for a vacation day today so I could read it as soon as it hit the stores. Finished about an hour ago. I'm pumped! John #388 (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Sorry to post so many times today, but it has been a wonderful day for Star Wars. The new "Love Across the Stars" music video has come out. I watched it for the first time on starwars.com (you have to be a online member to veiw any of the videos (...) (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Episode 2 sets have been spotted by Imperial reconnisance forces at a local Meijer here in Michigan, at 8 mile and Haggerty. Rebulic Gunship is there! Though the cheapness of the Imperial Army did not allow the scouts to bring back samples. --Kai (22 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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My Walmart had all of the new sets today when I was there, including a couple of the Republic Gunships. I haven't been able to afford to buy anything yet, but looking at all of the new Episode II sets was cool. I live in western Oregon. Sincerely, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Just writing to advise that my copy of the Episode II novelisation turned up today from Amazon.co.uk. Tempted to call in sick tomorrow so I can indulge myself in some reading - but that would be naughty...wouldn't it? Regards, Andrew. (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Magnus Lauglo" <thunder_road@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gv0xps.1A8@lugnet.com... (...) Incidently, (...) There is a flap at the front of the cockpit, when you lift it the front half of the ship splits in 2 (the sides move apart, they're (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I have very little idea what's going to be in this movie since I'm in Star Wars blackout until the movie (so that I'll enjoy it more) but I looked at the pictures of the new sets. Is that the taxi from the Fifth Element in the upper right of this (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I saw some of the new sets in a toyshop today but didn't buy any. The big gunship look really awesome, and it seems that the top part detaches while the bottom half turns into some kind of a command base thing. Not sure if this also "happens" (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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3947 Joda Key Chain @ S@H Is this new? Don't recall seeing it before. /Tobbe (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I've just been into Toys'R'Us in Southampton, and they've got all the Episode II models now. Yoda, Tusken Raiders, new Slave I, Gunship, Jango Fett and the Super Battle Droid (they've had Starfighters for a while now). They've also got a pile of (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.uk)
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I got Wally World about 11:45 and there were about 10 guys impatiently waiting for the balck plastic to come down. Luckily I was the only LEGO buyer, and all the other dudes just looked at me like I was invading their territory! (...) I had a hard (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Lindsay & All, (...) So me too! ; ) I actually went with two friends here in South Bend to the Mishawaka Super Wal-Mart this time around. My friend Tony and I went to TRU for Episode 1, and it was fun. This time we arrived about 11:40PM or so, and (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I just got back from TRU. I had a great time. Waited about 4 hours in line outside talking to some people more or less just for the fun of it. The TRU I was at in Tulsa is I think the only store that opened at midnite in the state. For episode 1 I (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Funny, now the link seems to be broken. Here's the site itself - (URL) Dallaston (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Sifting through old .starwars posts, found this: (URL) the one you talking about? Some of those are pretty clever... I still remember putting together my 7130. It was my favourite Starwars set until I got a 7140 X-wing a couple months later (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Who's doing the TRU Midnight Run?
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I want a Super Battle Droid, so me. LFB (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That's funny, my six year old cried before Christmas because it seems Santa forgot to bring him a Snowspeeder the Christmas before that. (Santa didn't see it on sale anywhere and figured another SW set would do. Wrong!) Of course it was (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I suspect it was particularly popular with people buying LEGO for kids. It was effectively a cheap substitute for the relatively expensive X Wing set, but still contained Luke, a lightsabre, other figs, a cool 'ship' etc. A couple of times (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It truly is, without exception, the best medium size set in the SW line. It's very movie-accurate with the exception of the pilots not sitting directly back-to-back like in ESB, but TLC still manages to make it look great. There is the second (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I have a 7130, and it's among one of the few sets I've kept in one piece. Perhaps it's just the notion that it's star wars, and it has an excellent design, that I kept the original model still built in the box. I still proudly display it on my (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) For me, it's simple. It *looks* like what it's supposed to look like. The design and coloring are excellent. The use of traditional parts and specialty parts is well balanced. Oh, and did I mention that it *looks* like a snowspeeder? :) Nice (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"John R. Beck" <jbeck@naturecenter.org> wrote in message news:GuzAEs.AyI@lugnet.com... (...) Shame, it's a nice set. Looks great next to my TV :) Unfortunately I walked in a LEGO stockist with a lot of cash in my pocket at the weekend after selling (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Matthew Sekerak" <matthew.sekerak@verizon.net> wrote in message news:Guz1Du.B3y@lugnet.com... (...) hours (...) My 2 1/2 year old loves this set - she spends ages "swooshing" it and pretending Luke and Dack are talking to each other. This is her (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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In lugnet.starwars, Tobbe Arnesson writes:I can (...) Well, the problem being mostly that at present I can just move the legs nearly instantly to where I want, using only one hand (the other hand is needed [and whatever else I can use]) to balance (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks! I just found the 10016 Tanker that has eight of them in white: (URL) be cheaper then full retail of the 7106 through S@H, no SW-sales in Sweden :( /Tobbe (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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<<snip>> (...) One thought I've had is to have a Technic 9V motor with a cross axle connector to spin the wormgears. Just attach the motor, power it up 'til the joint is in place, detach the motor and work on the next joint... /Tobbe (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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X-post: lugnet.build.mecha <<snip>> (...) I second that, my 1m+ Mecha has wormgear joints in the feet, knees, hips & neck and I had no gear rip what so ever. (URL) it's unheard of in lugnet.build.mecha too, but I've only been lurking there for a (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 6 bricks tall, 7.2 studs tall, 57.6mm With 4 together, you get a cylinder that measuers 8 studs by 8 studs on the bottom and 6 bricks tall. DaveE (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) (URL) of the problem is that in the "real" thing all the weight is apparently supported on joint alpha (see diagram). And unfortunately, that creates a whole heck of a lot of leverage on that joint. Enough to snap and/or severely bend a lego (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi! How many studs tall are the 30562 Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Quarter Circle found in 7106: Droid Escape? (URL) the 6 in 4 x 4 x 6 imply that it's 6 studs tall or 6 brick heights or what? Thanks! /Tobbe (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It was hard to get when it was in stores. Then it was discontinued early. Many who thought they could wait to get it were caught off gaurd with the early discontinuation of the set. What was left was horded and the people who missed out (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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1) Only set with the Hoth Trooper minifig -- see ((URL) WHITE non-opening backpack 3) Maybe the unique blue rebel logo helmet with the Dack minifig? (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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All new sets available at Meijer in Michigan! I got most of em but the gunship is out of my price range :-( (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Jeff Jardine" <jwjardin@diespam.mccain.ca> wrote in message news:Guz1tx.C8s@lugnet.com... (...) terrific (...) project (...) The set is great. I've got 2 - one as a snowspeeder, and one as Bryan Hodges' T-16 MOC. I can't remember who did the site (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hi Mychal, I ended up using friction pegs for the major joints, and relying on the weight of the AT-AT to hold the joints in position. In all, there are four major "joints" in the leg - the "hip" joint, which actually is located behind the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) One more thing: Excellent part selection. Sure, the main model is terrific but the best thing about the set is it's versatility. You can do so much with just the parts from this set. A while ago someone undertook a project to make as many SW (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Aaron, I believe I speak for a lot of SW AFOLs by pointing out a few great qualities of this set. 1) Popularity. Everybody loves Empire Strikes Back, and the snowspeeder/Han and Luke rescue scene was sort of the equivalent to the podrace sequence of (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Many people have a very high opinion of this set. Maybe because it looks so great without using a lot of specialized peices. In this regard it is more of a purists set. Plus, it's pretty hard to find as it's been discontinued for at least two (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Who is Obi-wan Kenobi LEMPBO?
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Pardon my ignorance, but why have I never heard of Obi-wan Kenobi Lempbo before? I was having a squiz (oz for looking) through some old catalogues yesterday and noticed the following in 2000, and I quote: 7161 Gungan Sub Jar Jar Binks guides Qui-Gon (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: 10018 & 10019 packed same as other UCS sets? (was:Packaging Style)
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"Jeremy Scott" <Copyright@cox.net> wrote in message news:GutMwL.BGv@lugnet.com... (...) The RBR from S@H is in the same style large flimsy box as the UCS sets. I doubt they'd change much going to retail. Does the retail version have a coloured (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | 7130 What's the Deal?
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Why is this set so sought after?...discuss.... (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Could someone check their 7119 Cloud Car?
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(...) Yep, mine has two 2x10's too. TJ (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi all, I was looking at my cloud car today and comparing it to the set inventory for it at (URL) says there are 2 red 2x12 plates in the set, but mine has 2x10 plates instead. Could someone check their cloud car to verify this? Thx, Bryan (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Destroyer Droid
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(...) In the picture, your design comes off as a super-destroyer droid.. bigger and better than a normal droideka, especially with that frightful towering height! peace -lenny (22 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Question about building an AT-AT
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(...) If you just want posability I'd go for wormgears, they offer good strenght if built solid. Have a peek in Christopher Snead's (Mech builder) Brickshelf account: (URL) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Question about building an AT-AT
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I'm just looking for some input from people who have built one. How does one hinge the leg and hip joints? I suppose there's always click hinges but I was looking for another way. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (22 years ago, 21-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Rebel Trio To The Rescue
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I've just added our latest work, Rebel Trio To The Rescue 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. A separate section for Lego which will feature the dioramas, sets and (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | New MOC: Episode II Acklay
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Hi guys. Here's a new Episode II MOC I made this past week. It's one of the arena monsters in the new movie. here's the link: (URL) the real thing if you don't know what it looks like: (URL) me know what you think of it. thanks a lot. :) -Bruce (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: NEW AOTC spoiler
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(...) Yup, looks like its there: *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* *SPOILER PART OF SCRIPT* "OBI-WAN uses the Force to catch his (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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WARNING, SPOILER, SPOILER, SPOILER. I couldn't believe what I saw but check this out for yourselves. (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Clone Troopers as Snow Troopers?
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Does anyone have a nice closeup of a clone trooper? I'm thinking they might make a nice helmet for a snow trooper-- Regular stormtrooper/clonetr...outtrooper outfit, white backpack, and clonetrooper helmet? DaveE (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | 10018 & 10019 packed same as other UCS sets? (was:Packaging Style)
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The subject tells all. I ask this in light of 10018 and 19 being sent to stores. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: More Breaking News: imperial troops in Afghanistan!
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Regarding the picture further down the page, my only question is, why bother sending the Carl Vinson? The Star Destroyer should do nicely... James (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: More Breaking News: imperial troops in Afghanistan!
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(...) That is hilarious. The really funny part is, the other day I was thinking how funny it would be if AT-ATs were actually in Afghanistan. -Mike Petrucelli (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Opened E2 Sets
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Matt, Yes, that speeder has quite a new look and my sons have been at it building these sets. We're lucky to have gotten them all from KMart except for the gunship which we bought from Kohl's of all places. Regards, ACPin & Sons member #1500 (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | RBR arriving at stores - from FBTB.net
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Whoa! I was doing a check of FBTB.net to see if they had any news, a oh did they. I was excited about the Episode 2 stuff arriving at stores, but the Rebel Blockade Runner! I had heard news of this being planned but it is actually happening! See (...) (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | More Breaking News: imperial troops in Afghanistan!
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Here's another link from Breaking News: (URL) has too much time for their imagination! James Wilson Dallas, Texas (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Rebel Alliance Seafighters
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(...) ...Loved the starwars/pirates thing. Great interpretation there and good work all around on the models. --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks (...) (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Opened E2 Sets
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Thanks for the scans, Amado. I was particularly curious about Wessel's speeder in 7133, the neatest design of the EpII line-up in my opinion...so far! -Matt . (22 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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