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It's a dream come true but at a nightmarish cost. I'll have to pass. Tis a shame though...just one question: can it fit minifigs :-) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi Why are all you out there so excited about a very expensive giant model in all light gray? I mean light gray is one of 2 colors (besides white) which is not very resistent against ageing and daylight. And trying to find a dark closet to store (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) This is way groovy. I'd just like to take a moment to thank Bionicle for making Lego so much money, so they can afford to create sets like this that, while extremely popular among us AFOL's, will likely not sell too much to the kidfolk (3100 (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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OMG omg omg OMG omg OHHHH MUH GHOD!!!!! Is it October 1st yet?? No wait, I got about 10 days, say one trip a day to the local plasma bank, plus I've got a couple completed sets of Magic cards to put on eBay.... (already clearing off a spot on my (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) snip (...) DITTO! AAHAAA...AAA! WOOO...OOOHOOO...OOO! Doin' the happy jig! Jeff (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) :-) (...) I think those are the 4x4 domes. I doubt there are any new parts. I can't see what the connector rods are, though. (...) If you're referring to what I think you are, those are 2x4 "wedge" plates, I'm pretty certain. You know, the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) And in other news, average price-per-part for pieces in gray drops two and three thirds percent as bricklink sellers anticipate a sizeable increase of gray in the market... (...) At first I thought they were the Insectoids domes, but upon (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Oooo...ooo0000000ooo.....hhh..... There goes Christmas presents. I just wish they would release some detailed pictures, I am suspicious about certain parts in that ship... (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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This set is gonna ruin me! I'll just have to buy 2 or 3 of them for my LEGO SW collection! Anyone game to make a diorama of the battle scene at the end of Ep6 when this ship will be available??? :-) Terry (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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OH... MY... FREAKIN'... GOD!!!...!!! Makes me glad I didn't waste my money on the Rebel Blockade Runner! :-) onedaycnn (sid) (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) There's no typo ... as long as you assume that the ISD launches like the Space Shuttle :P -s (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Can anyone else spot the typo of the ISD specs in this screen shot? (URL) Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow - I don't think anyone's posted about this, but have you seen that Jason's MOC is on the Lego.com/starwars site: (URL) to go! - Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Wow. That's all I can say. Wow. I know what I'm going to be begging my folks for this Christmas! :) And I thought I could never have enough grey plates... -JHK (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Here's a screen shot showing the Tantine V, and the 'cargo bay' of the Star Destroyer. (URL) if those magnet holders do anything... -JHK (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That is really cool..Now the rebels have a harder time to fight back the empire Great job Jamie.. Joseph (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) That is for sure a dream come true.. BUT in the wrong time ! I was just started to fix my budget to get some miscellaneous sets to add more parts to my collection before they disappear from the market..AND now I have to undo it...This is (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I can't say the words to describe something like that. Unfortunately, thats a pretty hefty price tag for being on sale:( Oh well, there always a possibilty of miracles. (like me managing to find a pencil for class every day:)) Hasta La Vista, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That was my immediate first reaction. GRAY!!!!!!! Oh yeah, the model looks pretty cool too. :) -Bryan (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Somebody IS going to see this, buy 10, and make a Super Star Destroyer (adding a few more pieces.) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Kevin Loch posted screen shots of the video (thanks Kevin!). Here's a close-up of the Tantive IV: (URL) Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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This is so great! I'll have to start saving today. No holiday this year I'm afraid, but Jon is absolutely right. With the pieces from this beauty you can build any capital ship you dream of, the coolest castle or the biggest... uhm... Star (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) 3,104 pieces per lego.com/starwars $270 / 3,104 = $0.0870 per piece - Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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In lugnet.starwars, Thomas Garrison writes: snipped links (...) Ohhhh - microfig Tie Fighters, imperial shuttle, Millenium Falcon (all perfect to go along with an ISD), x-wings, etc... Here's hoping!!!! - Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) WOWWW! Hmm - I'd better check the calender - it can't be April already... :-) Oh boy oh boy oh boy We were just talking about this in BL chat the other day! Weird! And Death Star was mentioned too so we'll see what happens! - Bob (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) http//www.lego.com/starwars says that it will be available for preorder Oct 1, 2002. Can't wait that long...must have ISD now!! Jason (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) http//www.lego.com/starwars says that it will be available for preorder Oct 1, 2002. Can't wait that long...must have ISD now!! (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Wow! Now I know what I am going to buy with the bonus (small, wife approved for Lego purchases) that I got in my pay check last week. Bob (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah, hopefully they produced gray plate and tile bulk packs at the same time as producing all this gray. Best, Jonathan (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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www.lego.com/starwars gives you an idea of the microscale Tantive IV -- James Stacey ---...--- www.minifig.co.uk #925 - I'm a citizen of Legoland travelling Incommunicado "Jeff Jardine" <jwjardin@diespam.mccain.ca> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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maybe this is what BJ meant by that "gray" hint last February! (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Holy bulk grey parts pack, Batman! That's not so say I'm not also barfing for joy at the model. Hmmm, how many, how many.... John #388 (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) posted there? All I can say is, there is now hope for the Death Star! :-) Woo hoo indeed! I may have to buy 2. Or 3... (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) At 3,000 pieces, it's only 9 cents a piece (at least at the introductory price). And I think it was actually "over 3,000 bricks". -Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Very nice! I can see a whole swarm of these things cruising around in battle. Large enough to be effective, but small enough to be economical on a large scale. I think of Pods as the Ford Escort of Space. This one is definitely the sportier, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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Rent? Phah! Mortage? Phah! I'll live in the box and eat the plastic bags. Saw this and first thought was: 'Is there any way I could earn a few hundred bucks above my salary to justify the purchase?' I totally agree....for the parts alone it's (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Ok this is just so damn cool. Yes I know many will think this is way too expensive but it looks like it literally contains a collection's worth of gray. IMO gray is the foundation color for sooooooo many MOCs covering just about every theme I can (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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GRAY!! WOOO...OOOHHH...HHHO.....OOO!!!!! Trying to figure out what the globes are made of. Any ideas? -Jon -- | The Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Jardine" <jwjardin@diespam.mccain.ca> wrote in message news:H2w7yG.74E@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) find it. Is the intent of the last paragraph in the article above to say that after January the price will go up, or only that it will change in some yet-to-be-determined direction? The mention of a line of microfig ships is intriguing. . . (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think I've died and gone to heaven! Finally, a UCS model I'm tempted to buy at retail. WOW! (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Right on! Keep going...these are great! Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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I think I'm going to barf for joy: (URL) a dream come true for me! (URL) J (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars) !!
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Here is a MOC of a moisture vaporator from Star Wars: (URL) am also attempting Luke's Homestead, but can't get the shape right. Any suggestions? Comments, good or bad, appreciated. Henry (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey Jamie, stranger things have happened. Microsoft took over the world, etc... PS. Allthough it may appear that I havn't built anythign in forever, I have, but it's just gonna be another forever untill it's finished, hint hint, wink wink. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) Is there anything you cant poderize?:) Great job. Why don't you take a picture of all of your pods in one shot? Then we can count how many you've done:) Hasta La Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) enjoyed it :). Jamie (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) I still have a few ideas :). (...) Hmmmm. We'll see. It probably won't be that big. Jamie (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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You are right but i kinda ran out of all my gray pieces making it so I have to get some more to make it more authentic and the turret i also want to improve upon make it a two floor ship and get rid of the bubble turret. Thanx Jeff-James "Jeff (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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Hehehehe, I dunno, but that just makes me giggle. It's so cute. And well done. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) Dang...man, you're going to run out of Star Wars vehicles to poderize! Next up... Bespin's Pod City (maybe you could make it as a big playset for pods). (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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...With all the new Pods in the Galaxy, the Empire needed to get with the times. (URL) Moderation) Teaser pics until then: (URL) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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(...) someday. Yours looks great. One detail - I thought there was some space between the 'mandibles' and the column that connects the cockpit to the hull. Of course, it's also possible that my memory is failing me... Jeff J (22 years ago, 20-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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I thought I'd throw my contribution into the frey: (URL) (Warning to modem users, 259K) Took about 45 minutes to render on my machine. One thing though, the colors seem to be "washed out". Is there anyway to fix this? -Orion (22 years ago, 20-Sep-02, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.starwars)
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That looks really good! I'm liking this alot. Looks very UCS, and has some awesome details. I like how you did the treads as well. keep it up! -Geordan- snip (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Allience, this is a cool ship anyways. I really like you using the offical escape pod set in yours, inventive. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) There was one placed in our galleries more than a year ago by Geert-Jan Meeuwissen that can be seen here: (URL) looks like a slightly modified 7190. Tim (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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Thanks to bricklink I was finally able to build my favorite Star Wars shio the Otana from the X-wing Alliance game. I'm surprised I am the first one to post this creation. I used set 7106 for the escape pods on the side which can be taken out. I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Tim....you just cemented it's premier position on my Christmas wishlist. Cheers, -Gil (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Jeff Jardine" <jwjardin@diespam.mccain.ca> wrote in message news:H2nI6o.H44@lugnet.com... (...) shipped (...) And even better UK S@H says Oct 8th!!! I've just ordered couple of X-Wings, and a Naboo special edition :) Dan (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) This is great news! I only bought one X-wing the first time around, and I've regretted it ever since. I also noticed the B-wing (7180!) and Slave I (7144) are listed as 'Available Now.' They weren't there a few days ago. Jeff J (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.starwars)
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"Tim Saupé" <tsaupe@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message news:H2M9x3.2oM@lugnet.com... (...) shots (...) I got mine today, and built it in about 20 minutes flat. I was not as impressed as you, mainly because the chrome is a little disappointing. My big (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I have just posted a review as well as set shots, a box shot and piece shots for this gorgeous little set from LEGO Direct. Tim (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I can't really take credit for the Jawa, I've seen several people use a brown hood, black head, brown torso, and stubby-legs to put a Jawa together. The Dewback was the most fun part to build. I've already torn the rest down, but I think I'll (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) cantina cut away or did you just make it like a rock formation? Hasta La Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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...Not to be out done by Boba Fett, Han Solo won a new pod in a game of Sabacc. (Inspired by Bram Lambrecht's PHOD (URL) Moderation) Teaser pics: (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars) !!
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(...) No problem. I figure the better you do at selling blasters, the more likely you'll be to move on to other designs, like that scimitar prototype. :) Bruce (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words. I did think about using tan baseplates. I've got several of the 16x32 baseplates in tan plus one of the 32x32 with the dirt road. Unfortunately, tan ground plus tan building plus tan landspeeder adds up to a picture (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) (???) --Dave (jot and jab) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) here: (...) BRUCE - I love it! I've always wanted to do something like this, when I can find the time. The Dewback is really cool, and I need to make one too. Again, nice work. Oh, thanks for the free advertisement. Jeff (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Gah! You've stolen my idea (serves me right for not getting to it sooner!) But you've done a nice job. It's actually very close to what I was envisioning, right down to the vaporator as the statue. Your dewback is VERY nice. The only thing I (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Hi all, I've made another 1592 variant. This one is Star Wars themed, set in a 1592 version of Mos Eisley (right when Luke and Ben first enter the town). You can see it here: (URL) the Brickshelf gallery gets moderated, the same pictures can be seen (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build) !!
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A note that I've placed online the first of three interviews with some very interesting and talented women who work for LEGO Systems. Tim Webmaster, "From Bricks to Bothans" (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) I don't see anything on this page except for a black field with a light gray grid and a starry pattern. And a message, in unreadable black on black, that says "Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.publish)
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Check out our latest work from our homepage, UCS TIE Crawler; (URL) click on the thumbnail to get to the pics and your comments, critiques are appreciated. Regards, ACPin & Sons member #1500 Homepage (URL) Gallery (URL) Dioramas (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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With all these pods being created, Boba Fett was feeling a little left out. (URL) Moderation) Teaser pics until then: (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars) !
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(...) It seems to have been released everywhere that S@H services, outside of North America. US and Canada still have October ship dates listed, though hopefully this will change in the next week or so. -Jonathan (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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"Kecia Hansen" <kch@adslhome.dk> wrote in message news:H2DB0F.474@lugnet.com... (...) hopefully it'll be here on Monday!! Huw (in the UK) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi, Can't see this posted anywhere. Anyway, this set has been released now. (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Also, could you e-mail me, Mr. Garrison? I'm not sure how to direct-reply and I would like to ask you a few questions about a B.S. in Mathematics. I'm 17 and would like some information about majoring in math before I apply. Thanks. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I think Tim over at fbtb.net had posted some hints as to the new releases from his sources. All very tantalizing... -G (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Trade Federation/Corporate Alliance/Commerce Guild (URL) >The news that the X- and Y-wings are being reissued probably means that (...) I was thinking that with the Tie gone and the X-1 at limited availability, one of three standard Imperial (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I totally agree. I've been working on my own version, but I can't get the shape right yet. Any suggestions? (...) One word: AWESOME! Or what if the set came with pieces to modify the AT-TE into an AT-AT? (...) I consider myself a huge SW buff, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Check out our special tribute to the heroes and their families of September 11, 2001. (URL) bless America! ACPin & Sons (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.off-topic.debate) !
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(...) The Lars home would (could) be terrific. I expect we'll see an AT-TE eventually (in the $50 bracket?), but probably, like the MTT, it will wait a year. What would be really cool is if it came with the instructions and additonal pieces to (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Anyone want to speculate on Christmas 2002 SW releases, classic and/or prequels? Hopefully, Lars's house and a set with more accessible clone troopers. (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: BIG Shuttle update....
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(...) can support lots of weight when used in large numbers. My original (smaller version) design used click hinges for both wing folding and shape. This time around, I used TLCs method for shaping the wing with the grey technic beams like 7166. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: BIG Shuttle update....
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Geez...you could ride to work in that baby. Fantastically huge Matt...looks incredible. How is it hinged in such a way to allow the wings to remain vertical? Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: BIG Shuttle update....
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(...) Thanks Brian! Swoosh it? Well, during modification, the vertical stab fell on the top of my foot (indescribable pain) so I think I'll remain satisfied with a static display =0) I couldn't guess the weight, but the majority of it is in the (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: BIG Shuttle update....
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Great Pics, Matt! My Shuttle is close in size and is pretty heavy, but yours, with it's thicker wings and reinforced features must weigh at least 30 percent more!Do you ever try to "swoosh" it? Again, nice work...the Emperor would be most pleased... (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi everyone. Made some minor adjustments to the big shuttle sculpture: -Scaled down vertical stabilizer (not very noticable) -Re-designed vertical stab-to-fuselage fairing -Added the rear twin laser cannon -Added front fuselage vents -Gave it some (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: My SW Customs version 2.0 (The Miracle of Photo Editing)
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(...) I've just learned that I had port and starboard confused! I should say the Falcon's ramp is on the STARBOARD side, along with the cockpit (the right side when facing forward while onboard the ship). Brian (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cruiser
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(...) Thanks. (...) Greebles? (...) With a couple plates on the feet, that is. :^P (...) Just don't hit the nose. This is it after it got home from the meeting. (URL) might need a wee bit of strengthening... (...) -Stefan- (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cruiser
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(...) Thanks for the kind words! The landing gear was one of the hardest parts actually, as far as getting it to look right folded up. As far as supporting it, the second leg might not be needed any more, since putting them at 90 degrees really (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cruiser
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I'll try this again in SW! Nice work, Stefan. I really like the landing gear and adaptation of the UCS scale into minifig scale! Brian (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | 7140 and 7150 Re-released Soon
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I have received word this morning that both of these sets are returning for a limited time soon - more information can be found at (URL) "From Bricks to Bothans" (URL) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cruiser
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(...) Very nice ship. Lots of interesting greebles. I love that it connects to the moonbases. Great addition. Plus it has a really nice overall shape. Something about that crest on the front says "tough" to me. Like this ship could take a beating (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Cruiser
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Hi all, I just finished my first decent, big (to me at least) spaceship. (URL) designed to be an intermediary between the SW:Ep1 Republic Cruiser and the Rebel Blockade Runner. (URL) homing torpedo launcher. The levers are supposed to be (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Geonosian Trap
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Check out our latest work from our homepage, Geonosian Trap; (URL) is the next scene where Anakin tries to follow Padme through the gauntlet of machines but gets trapped by Geonosian warriors. Found a use for Legos as a sonic blaster. Just click on (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: My SW Customs version 2.0 (The Miracle of Photo Editing)
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(...) Again, thanks for the praise, Matt! Also thanks to Gil, Jason, and Jeff! I'm sure Han would be proud that people appreciate the work I've put into his baby! Now to continue the answers to Matt's questions which I started the other day: First (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Even Closer-ups of My SW Customs
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Hi all, In response to the positive feedback from my recent picture revisions, I've taken some advice from people over at FBTB and made an effort to isolate individual ships more and get as close as possible without completely loosing resolution. (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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