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(...) I see he's visited the planet Photoshopia... -Tim (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Dude! Thats the way to step up! Wit da photo-graficals! You'll be modeling them in space next on cool star field backgrounds! The force is strong with this one, a stand I do not see? Yikes! That tech from the year 3000! Nicely done, B. e (...) (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hey guys, I finally put this up after over half a year. It's based off my original version, but almost completely reworked. Comparison pics: old- (2 URLs) the complete page out here: (URL) feedback is welcome. Thanks a lot. -Bruce LEGO @ Bruce's (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !
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| | Why do people think Stormtroopers can't aim? (was Re: Firing Range)
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(...) 1. They were intentionally letting them escape to find the Rebel Base. 2. Do you have any idea how hard it is to hit a moving target? (...) It is very likely Vader wanted them alive. So they intentionally drove them off Cloud City. The (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Dave - I think the BioniWars stuff is great! Very cool models. You've done an excellent job of blending Bionicle and Star Wars. -Tim (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Shields? We don't need no steenking shields! Well, maybe we should reconsid...BOOOOM! Check him out before he gets promoted to the rank of Stardust: (URL) The pose is a little boring on this one, but it's tough to look dynamic while standing around (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Some friends of mine and I had this theory that the basic Stormies can only shoot well if they aren't a planet. They couldn't shoot two guys, a girl, and a piece-of-fur on the first Death Star (it's round, therefore it qualifies as a planet as (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) You know...there is a solution to this problem. I've already offered several times, with no response. Oh well. (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Don't blame us, blame TLC for issuing those as standard blasters! At least they can also shout at the targets when the flashlights run out of power. Regards, ACPin & Sons (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Lenny, They had too much practice at close range so they couldn't shoot straight at long range. Thanks, ACPin & Sons (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Couldn't have said it any better. (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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So its a firing range for orange-tinted flashlights? (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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LMAO! Excellent. Hopes to see your AT-AT as a UCS model soon! =EO= (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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This is awesome! it helps explain why all the stormies and scouties are such bad shots! those targets are like three feet away! awesome! -krakhed (...) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) As I've said before, my favorites haven't been posted quite yet. (...) They were intended to be constructable action figures. I've found that the pieces lend themselves very well to any similarly scaled action figure. I've got six others based (...) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I've been looking at all of these as they show up, and I really like the SandToaper the best. The Bionicle parts really lend themselves to this 'genre', and I like how you maintained the posability. Your detailson the arm and leg parts i nice (...) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) curious about the ideas he couldn't mention:) Joe Meno (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Er, whoops. Pasted the wrong text... Let's try this again: (URL) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Today's post is actually a trio of models. One orange, one white, and one black, all with different boomsticks. Sorry, no dewback... lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our homepage, Firing Range; (URL) improve upon their markmanship skills at handling the blasters, all stormtroopers and biker scouts go to the firing range. Targets are randomly shown either as regular bulls-eye or (...) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Online as of yesterday, you'll find an interview with the principle designer for the UCS Imperial Star Destroyer . . . Tim Webmaster, "From Bricks to Bothans" (URL) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Standing a full stud above average, he's the Dark Toa of the Sith. Well, actually, through an odd fluke of design, the BatToa Droid actually stands a little bit taller, but he is actually taller than any of the Imperial Toapers. He borrows parts, (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) My favorite ones won't show up for a few more days yet. (...) And I thought _I_ was weird... I admit it looks cute in a comical sort of way, but cuddly? Your car wouldn't by any chance be sporting any "Have You Hugged Your Battle Droid Today?" (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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For you Star Wars fans out there Scott S. took this picture(and many others) at MichLUGs display at past weekends comic/sci-fi show.(URL) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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I think this is my favorite of your BioniWars line. Its cute and almost cuddly. Keep up the good work on such a unique series; I look forward to more. --Jack AFOL, St. Louis (...) The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. (URL) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I followed you clear and concise instructions with extra parts that weren't in existing mocs and the results were beautiful. The whole upgrade was complete in a 1/2 hour guy...1/2 hour! I'm looking forward to your mod for Lego's upcoming "mini (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks AC. I had made the dewback design a while back for my SW 1592 variation: (URL) this model was basically an exercise in stacking tan plates. Bruce (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Quote from DaveE's link: "Therefore, we must tweak the body design just slightly by completely rebuilding it." DaveE, you are not doing a modification, you have completely built a new model using quite a lot of parts. That ain't quick or easy, (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Dude, I really wish LEGO would have used yours instead. It's much more in proportion, and honestly a better design. Of course, that didn't stop me from buying two from LEGO :) -Anne (...) -- I get plenty of exercise- jumping (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) So you must find color schemes like this to be quite annoying. (wink) (URL) B. (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Where would I find an "official" picture of the back knee chicken walker? (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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great absolutely the next step is back knee chicken walker maybe BCW could be good TLA :))) keep working regards pixel (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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They're the backbone of the Imperial Army. They vanquished a small squad of Rebel Troopers on the Tantive IV at great cost of lives...to themselves (and two bright shiny droids walked _safely_ through their direct line of fire). They got beaten up (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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I decided to take my little weight shifter and decorate it with parts from a Star Wars AT-ST mini. It doesn't look too great, but it walks well! (URL) 18 year old son Tony was not very impressed, so I decided to see if I could make one using the (...) (21 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our homepage, Briefing Room; (URL) blasters are checked at the door in the briefing room before any discussion of the stormtrooper unit assignment begins. The Imperial officers in charge of disseminating information (...) (21 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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This joke is so cruel towards the (brickwise) have-not's :-) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (21 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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YUB YUB! Dave, are you sure the camera didn't fudge here: (URL) ?? If not, then Whaaa...aaa... Well here's hopes to seeing more mods like yours, albeit the LEGO version does not contain too many actual bricks. -Andrew GardenSLUG (21 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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LMAOL ! Terry (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | BioniWars: R2A-D2A (ArToa-DeToa)
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I don't think I've felt this twisted and evil since unveiling my NOAOKE BOHROK over a year ago... Anyways, this (along with the CloneToaper) completes the good-guy contingent of the BioniWars series, but I did have to cheat a bit to make a design (...) (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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I posted some images of these upcoming sets last night, as well as one of my quick take reviews. You know where to find them . . . Tim Saupe Webmaster, "From Bricks to Bothans" (URL) (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow, Dave- great mod! I stayed up late last night and modified my AT-AT according to your instructions, and it came out very nice. I can't wait to see what you'll do with the ISD! - Chris. (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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There were a couple problems with the AT-AT set as Lego released it, and I came up with some quickie modifications that make a big difference in the overall look & feel of the set: (URL) (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.starwars) !!
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Have you ever looked at a Super Battle Droid and wondered if they've got some sort of built-in timer, and when it runs out the head pops off? Or if maybe they used to have necks and anvils have repeatedly fallen on their heads? After going through (...) (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Bruce, Yeah, I know what you mean about the B-Wing. About the X-Wing, I actually cheated by using an exacto knife to carve out the binoculars so that the technic pin will go through it. Thanks, ACPin & Sons (...) (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.starwars)
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Bruce, It's about time somebody else did a diorama! Great setup you got there and got to admit those dewbacks rock. Regards, ACPin & Sons (...) (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey AC, I really like the X and Y, but the B doesn't do it for me. Maybe if there was some way to make one with the wings opened up? One question. On the X-wing, how did you stick the 1x1 with clip to the binoculars? Somewhere in there you (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.starwars)
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Hey all, Here's a little diorama I made from the Tatooine desert: (URL) I've added a couple of custom figures: (URL) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah, but most of the toy companies seem to miss that bit. Even Galoob's Action Fleet section missed it the first time around, and they had to produce Luke's real Snowspeeder for the Series Alpha group. (...) He flies decoy for Wedge after (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Luke's flying the lead on the mission and his Snowspeeder has dark grey markings. The rest of the squadron all have the orange markings. Whenever we see what Luke's doing, it's usually an in-cockpit view of him. In fact, he doesn't do a lot (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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If you've seen one, you've seen them all. Good thing, because I only made one of them: (URL) And you would not believe how hard it was to get the muzzle flash to glow for the header shot. I'm glad this is the only one whose gun shoots a blue (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Just what it says for versions of the Y-Wing, X-Wing and B-Wing. (URL) & Sons (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) Yes. In the movie Luke's Snowspeeder is almost completely grey, while all of the other Rogue pilots fly Snowspeeders with orange color blocks. The only two correct Luke Snowspeeder toys that I can remember ever being released are the (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Gil, Thanks for the compliments! To convey the Imperial style across the modules, it was essential to stick to the use of black, gray and dark gray bricks for consistency. There will be a few modules with different color scheme but definitely still (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) There aren't many panels on the AT-AT that _don't_ open (the rear actually opens so the speederbike can be loaded into the center of the cargo bay, with the steering vanes tucked up between the seat racks. The sides, top, and front of the (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Your question has me baffled. My snowspeeder(s) came with orange pieces. In fact, it was the first time I'd seen LEGO orange. Are we still sure we're talking about the same set here? (URL) do you mean that Luke's speeder in the movie was (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) And that general attitude on behalf of many SW fans probably contributes greatly to TLC's stated intent of never releasing any EU sets. If there's not significant support for EU sets in the SW:LEGO fan community, there's no guarantee that any (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | BioniWars: Jango Fetoa, Intergalactic Bricky Hunter
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This is easily one of the better MOCs in my BioniWars series, and if he hadn't turned out so well I probably wouldn't have ever expanded the series beyond the first few: (URL) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah, I've read about that. But from my point of view... if it ain't in the movies it ain't worth worrying about. ;) (...) But it's already been a set in the line. I think we're talking about the same set, right? This one: (URL) suggestion was (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Getting into the more meaty BioniWars MOCs, I present the BatToa Droid, loosely based on the TOA design. Very loosely. Shaft Windu would have fallen down laughing if he saw an army of these guys advancing on him... (URL) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) We've never seen them anywhere but in ROTJ, but they also included one with the AT-TE based on the fact that there was an EP2 concept drawing showing one being ridden by a Clonetrooper (which I guess makes that the first official SW:EU LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I believe so, but I think subsequent reference works (Incredible Cross-sections, etc.) say that the AT-AT carries a few. (...) I thought so to---actually not as a part of this set, but as an additional set in the line. Certainly a snowspeeder (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Am I the only one who doesn't remember seeing speeder bikes during the Hoth battle scenes? I could be wrong, but didn't they first appear in Jedi? Regardless... I think a really neat idea would have been to include a rebel snow speeder along (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Ahh ok, now I know what you're talking about. However, I always thought it was only applicable to the items shown in that particular catalogue. But I'm sure it doesn't hurt to try! Thanks for the pointer, -Bryan (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) The LEGO Club Magazine (in the US anyway) regularly has a catalog code in it (sorry, shipping code was probably confusing) that is good for flat $2.95 shipping. Always an easy $7 off if you have a big order and are not using another catalog (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I didn't know the rear of the AT-AT opened like that... (...) What shipping code? Which magazine? -Bryan (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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a closeup from the ATAT pics on lego.com (URL) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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| | AT-AT online at S@H
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For those who prefer to place their orders on the internet, the much anticipated 4483 can now be found at S@H (US) online as well. Interestingly enough '4483' does not produce results from the Search box yet. Perhaps indexing needs to catch up or (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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All of these look great so far, Amado. The concept is great, particularily since all your dioramas were just beggging to be joined together in some fashion. The best part about these, especially the conference room, is the wonderful sense of mood (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | BioniWars: Qui-Gon MatorJinn
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Star Wars was the first LEGO theme that I really followed with a passion (mostly because I grew up on Star Wars), but Bionicle is currently my favorite. Like peanut butter and chocolate, it only made sense to mash them together, in a way that only (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Annoucement for Ontario, Canada fans of Star Wars LEGO
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Bricks and Blocks, St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada location is announcing the following Star Wars building challenge!!! Saturday May 17th 10am to 4pm Sunday May 18th 12noon to 4pm Join us to help build a Star Wars mural, win prizes, guess the bricks (...) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: 4483 AT-AT Available Now
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Thanks Tim, I ordered mine :) -Anne (...) -- There may be 50 ways to leave your (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. leave your lover, but there are >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. only 4 ways out of this airplane. (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; \/,-~) \ stripes at brickbox dot (...) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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SWEETNESS! Thank you Tim! Keep up the excellent work! -Andrew GardenSLUG (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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I just finished posting word that Shop at Home (not the website) has the walker available now in both North America and Europe. So go buy yours :) Tim Webmaster, "From Bricks to Bothans" (URL) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.starwars) !
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| | Conference Room & 3-Way Hallway (was: Death Star Modules)
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Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, DSM Conference Room and 3-Way Hallway (URL) conference room is a completely new module and the 3-way hallway was redesigned with blast doors on the three ends which can connect to different modules. The (...) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) Hey, cool designs. I like the creativity you have put into such a small construct. nice Trav (-|-) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hello all, I have had these ideas for a long time and I want to show these custom lightsabers I built. I am not a SW junkie but I just made these for fun. (URL) Cortosis Ore Plated Lightsaber ((URL) Though it is quite heavy, it can save an arm and a (...) (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
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Joe, (...) The second level was really planned as a viewing area for visitors hence that similarity to the waiting area that you mentioned. I just got lazy about it and didn't add more details since I wanted to change the whole shape of the (...) (21 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) While I agree with Bruce on the boxiness of the module, I really like the interior. Reminds me of the waiting area to Star Tours at Disney/MGM Studios. And I really am impressed that you used the Jack Stone containers in such a clever (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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Bruce, (...) Actually had a different concept for the shape of the building but just didn't have the time to make the changes. (...) Those white pieces came with the bins from the Jack Stone sets and that's their purpose from the outside to (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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Dave, Finally found some use for those that came from the Droid Escape sets that came from the clearance sales. Thanks, ACPin & Sons (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) Andrew, Everyone liked this gun design so I will have to see if I can work it into any of my up-coming MOCs. I agree whole-heartedly with you on the pics vs in-person examination of a MOC. Take Eric's Jama as a perfect example, the pics really (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hey Jim, this was neat to see. I like the Gun design. Those parts fit together well. Keep up the good work! e www.biomechanicalbricks.com (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) chicken-walker means, essentially it walks like a chicken. i guess the easiest way to describe it is, it has a "reverse knee".. like the human knee bends backwards (so your foot swings backward).. the chicken walker knee swings forward. The (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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AC, Very clever. The building itself is a little too boxy for me, but I love the idea and the interior scene. Do those white pieces on the outside swing open for delivering droid parts? Putting the different parts (R2 leg, body, head) on the top of (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) the leg design in conjunction with the guns. The guns really are cool :) -Anne (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Jim, Those are very clear pics but once again seeing it in person makes a difference. Thanks for bringing him to the GardenSLUG meeting. I really love the leg construction and gun design! I look forward to more from you. -Andrew GardenSLUG (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Because the UCS sets are hugely expensive, and TLC seems to be leaning more towards iconic symbols of Star Wars for the UCS line. The TIE Fighter would have made more sense than the TIE Interceptor as far as being an iconic symbol, but the (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) While I doubt any of the Trade Federation ships will see production in UCS form if none of them have even shown up in minifig scale, I very much expect we'll see more bad-guy ships. There are three more TIEs, the speederbike, the walkers, the (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) SNIP (...) why not the Radiant VII (Qui-gonn and Obi-wan's red ship at the beginning of ep 1)? Jeff (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Personally, I'd like to see the Trade Federation Battleship (URL) big, round, and all greebly. Somehow I don't think we will see another bad-guy ship though. The Millenium Falcon is most likely. Greg (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Thanks for the comments, Joe. I'm just glad the official site had the model as one of its Image Attacks. I hope to have my Skyhopper up soon... -Bruce LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage - (URL) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi gang, I present to you my own prototype of the Chicken Walker: (URL) Post moderation: (URL) Jim F. (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.starwars) !
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(...) That has got to be the best use for multiple C3POs I've ever seen, not to mention the halfpipe parts. -Dave (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) It may have had little screentime, but that is the _first_ Star Wars ship anyone ever saw in the movie theatres, and that specific scene is one of the most memorable in modern cinema. If you walked up to ten random people and showed them the (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Check out our latest Moonbase module from our homepage, Droid Factory (URL) parts that have been done in the separate facilities are shipped to this final assembly plant to produce the two most popular droids that have been based from the designs of (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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(...) Recognizable? you mean like the RBR, which appears on screen for.. what, two minutes, and mainly from behind? When I heard they released the Tantive IV, i said "the what? where was that in the movies?" and then i saw the engine cluster and (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Episode I? (URL) chromed pieces of course, it will cost twice as much as the ISD. I'm hoping Classic SW and Millenium Falcon. Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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Bruce (...) Thanks and the control panel was designed by my second son. Did you notice the corner cabinet where R2D2 and C3PO hid? (...) Not enough that's why I had to use the road baseplates. (...) That detention cell will be redesigned to fit the (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Good job with the details! Joe Meno (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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