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Hello all I've just uploaded my E-WEB Blaster Cannon MOC that I made back in december, but I wanted to wait for the snowtrooper to come out until I posted it. Anyway, here's the link. (URL) Any feedback is welcome. Thanks a lot. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: UCS TBC Preview
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Thanks for the emails about it and in response to getting a better view of the preview, you can go back to the (URL) homepage> to see the second page with the unedited pics. Or just click on the pic to get to it. (URL) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 26-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Here's a (URL) preview> of another project that I tinkered on the side to get my mind off the DSMs that also just got finished. (URL) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Star Wars showing at Brickfest 2k3?
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Hey Star Wars fans, Has there been any talk either in this newsgroup or behind the scenes of star wars making a showing at brickfest this year. If so, who is coming? What are you bringing? More to the point, we're trying to get the room assignments (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: A quick look at the new line of MINI's
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(...) Well the Y-Wing was classified as a Bomber not a Fighter so maybe that explains it. -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks, Jon! I've been an admirer of your terrific Star Wars alphabet project for a quite some time now -- also amazing! -Mike (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Yoda Miniland Figure
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"Mike Crowley" <count_blockula@attbi.com> wrote in message news:HIFoLq.qut@lugnet.com... (...) little (...) some (...) -snip- (...) (URL) the (...) I've just recently discovered your stuff. It's *amazing*. And this is no exception. Almost no one (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Yoda Miniland Figure
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He's adorable! (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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What would the Lego-bah System be without the little green guy? He's a little out of scale from the others, but his bigger size allowed me to give him some nice articulation. (URL) Front> (URL) Front Right Angle> (2 URLs) Front> (URL) Front Right (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | DSM Merged Level Two & Scanning Crew
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Check out our latest DSM MOCs from our (URL); (2 URLs) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 21-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | MHoF update : Black Falcon wins!
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Black Falcon won June 2003's poll to be this month's Minifig Hall of Fame inductee. Black Falcon always did good in the previous polls, but with Blacktron 1 and others out of the way, no one could stop him from winning. Only Futuron and King Kahuna (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.western, lugnet.underground, FTX) !
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| | Re: A quick look at the new line of MINI's
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With the release in OZ of the second wave of mini's some comments. First wave, not bad, and a set is on my shelf at work. Have been tempted to modify some of them, but with their small size I haven't been able to think of how. Other than bases that (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Bantha Miniland MOC
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(...) Thanks, Jeff. I really enjoy making these larger size MOC's. It's a fun challenge to try to make something organic (a furry animal, in this case) out of rigid bits of plastic. Bionicle pieces are best, I find, since they are oddly shaped and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mini MOCs - AT-TE, Naboo Fighter...
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(...) More Addtions... Mini Hailfire Droid I wanted to keep a few things on the MOC: 1) Scale to my other Minis, so I could do a diorama Clone war scene 2) the Red "eye" on the front 3) Missle racks...with more than a one stud missle. So I don't (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | A quick look at the new line of MINI's
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Hey all, Just got 'em today. Here are my intial impressions: AT-AT: A bit boxy and the legs are kinda spindly-lookin', but who can argue with two 2x2x2 slopes in dark gray?! Millenium Falcon: Goes to show what a unique design this ship is and how (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Bantha Miniland MOC
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Mike, Wow! It took me a few seconds to recognize it (even given the title), but I love it! It's sort of like, I dunno, 'modern art' ... ? Almost abstract ,... industrial ... in a brickish kind of way. --Jeff (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mini MOCs - AT-TE, Naboo Fighter...
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(...) Thanks Joe! I appreciate the feedback! With all the other "minis" showning up at brickshelf I figured asking people what they thought was not necessary. Of course, since then I *did* have a lot of people email me on how the plates are stuck in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: The first Ewok spaceship
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(...) From initial glance, it looks interesting, especially the wing-thingies. But, sorry dude, you lost me at "Ewok." Nothing personal, I just hate Ewoks. James (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: DSM Merged Level One & Hangar Bay
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(...) Bruce, It's been a long three months and finally getting there with two more levels to go. Now that the modules are merged, the only way to access the lower level is though the open space up front. Very, very difficult to move it due to the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | The first Ewok spaceship
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Hi, on a different note from my previous capital ships ... I present to you the Endor-1: the first Ewok spaceship! (URL) captain is the famous ewok Ketch. Features include some yubyubfruit trees to provide food, a bunk, a command level, deploying (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Mini MOCs - AT-TE, Naboo Fighter...
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(...) Then you did the dropship and well, the set of MOCs you made became REALLY cool! I'm very impressed by the attention to scale you took, and when I get my mini sets, I plan to make my set too:)! Great job! Joe Meno (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Bantha Miniland MOC
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He's a Tusken Raider's best friend. He's cute, he's domesticated, and he's covered in fur in the the middle of the desert -- he's a Bantha! I don't remember them doing much of anything in the movie other than standing or sitting, so I gave him (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: DSM Merged Level One & Hangar Bay
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Wow, AC! All of the individual units have been great, but seeing this come together it is just amazing! One question, how easy is it to remove the upper layer to access the lower? I'm looking forward to I assume two more levels (since the detention (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | DSM Merged Level One & Hangar Bay
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Check out our latest DSM MOCs from our (URL); (2 URLs) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: DSM Merged Lower Level
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Many thanks for those who have viewed it and also to the emails that we've received about it. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Awesome SW Mini Moc on Brickshelf !
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You have to see this.... (URL) guy did a great job : ) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | DSM Merged Lower Level
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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our (URL) homepage>; (URL) Merged Lower Level The lower level of the merged Death Star Modules comprises of the Power Station and the Biker Scouts Facility. Both modules have common access to the lower open hangar (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mini MOCs - AT-TE, Naboo Fighter...
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Additions made! (...) Package for "4493" Mini AT-TE. (Mock up) (URL) (...) So go build the Mini Republic Dropship... (URL) with AT-TE to drop into a hot LZ. (URL) Comparision to 4490 Gunship (URL) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New MOC: Snowspeeder
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(...) Thanks Eric. I'd been waiting on the panels in smoke to make the entire windshield that color. I'm glad they made the 2x3 wedge plates, which gives the right angle in front and on the sides. (...) I wanted to optimize my site's loading time, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Snowspeeder
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(...) Thanks Gil. What I eventually wanted for this was a grey car roof piece with a smoke sunroof, but neither of the pieces are made in the colors I need. I'll test your idea when I get that set. Thanks for the suggestion. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | New Mini MOCs - AT-TE, Naboo Fighter...
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Hello All! Still building! My next wave of SW Mini MOCs. Thought about the piece counts and tried to keep them within certain limits. Also trying to make the Minis really look like what Lego *Might* put out... I've got to say this thing is cute for (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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| | DSM Power Station & Elevator Chasm
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Check out our latest DSM MOCs from our (URL); Power Station (URL) Elevator Chasm (URL) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Cloud City of Bespin MOC
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(...) Saturday. SeaTac Mall (I think). (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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| | Re: Cloud City of Bespin MOC
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(...) Thnx Wayne! Nice to hear from you. I'd bring it by but can't find anything on SEALUG anywhere, particularly when the next meet is. (Or where for that matter) Got lots of info, parts, goodies...etc. Let me know maybe I can make the next one. (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cloud City of Bespin MOC
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(...) Beautiful, Todd - as usual! It'd be great to see it in person (hint, nudge). For someone who's been away from the Brick for a while, you still do great work! Your minis looked way cool too! Wayne (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cloud City of Bespin MOC
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(...) My vote for the best pic would go to (URL) this one>. Cheers Richie Dulin (2 URLs) Port Brique Somewhere in the South Pacifique (2 URLs) Misérable Building a safer South Pacifique (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Han Solo in Carbonite (life size)
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(...) Iirc, I thought there was the outline of the cuffs in the carbonite connecting the hands. But it's been a long time since I watched eps 5 and 6 (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: MOC: Han Solo in Carbonite (life size)
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(...) That is freakin' fantasic. You've captured the pained expression remarkably well, and I particularly like how you did the hands. One thing I've always wondered about the ol' Hansicle though: When he was lowered into the pit his hands were (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Cloud City of Bespin MOC
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Hello SW fans... After a little inspiration from the mini line of sets, and finally breaking out the brick after an almost 2 year stint from building, I attempted to build a model of Bespin. Overall I don't think it looks too bad. Granted I know the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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| | Re: MOC: Han Solo in Carbonite (life size)
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All I can say is: WOOOOOOW! :) That is one incredible sculpture. -Anne (...) -- For SCO to attack IBM using IP (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. is somewhat like trying to eat >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. a live tiger. -Ian Lance Taylor (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.starwars)
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| | MOC: Han Solo in Carbonite (life size)
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Here's my latest SW addition: An actual size replica of Han Solo frozen in carbonite. (URL) in at just over 10,000 bricks, Han took about three months to build from concept to finished model. -Nathan Sawaya (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.starwars) !!
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| | DSM Biker Scout Facility
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Check out our latest DSM MOC Biker Scout Facility; (URL) Just beside the power station lies the facility used by the Imperial Biker Scouts. The armory contains all of the different blasters at their disposal. Next to the armory is the maintenance (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Snowspeeder
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Hey cool, I like how compact it is. It looks like you can hold it in the palm of your hand. The smoke colored windsheilds really make it. The use of the small grey wings is very nice to see. I just had to reply after seeing the shapes flow like (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Snowspeeder
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(...) Nice tweaks, Bruce. I've always really liked this guy with the exception of one thing....the grey plate for the roof. When I see the shot with it off, it looks awesome. If I may, a recent element has come around that may offer a solution (if (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | New MOC: Snowspeeder
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Hey guys, I've updated my site with my reworked Snowspeeder which you can see (URL) here>. (URL) Image and LDraw instructions are available through the page. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks a lot. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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| | DSM Transports Bay
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Check out our latest DSM MOC Transports Bay; (URL) The Transports bay deploys the vehicles to various areas of the Death Star where they are needed. The three docking stations with their crews on round-the-clock shifts ensure their readiness. The (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Yet another Mini AAT set 4492
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After finally recieving my next wave of mini sets, found that I was inspired to build a few things and perhaps emerge from a stint away from the Brick. Currently working on a mirco scale Cloud City... But put together a few 14pc. Twin Pod Cloud cars (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: DSM Trash Compactor and Dio Crisis
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(...) If you've seen the other modules, you can tell that it's not about movie accuracy that I'm going for in these. In time you'll see the merged modules in one complex as there's just a couple more to go. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Hailfire Powered by Manas?
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Purple Dave's utterance expressed in news:HHDCI2.1ooq@lugnet.com: (...) Yeah - they have also been on clearance at s@h here in Danmark. (...) I use a remote control to steer it around. Right now I'm playing around with the RC Buggy motors to control (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Battle Droid care and maintence?
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Has anyone noticed that your battle droids loose their stiffness if left together? Has anyone figured out a remedy to tighten them up? The ones I've had together for a year barely stand now, they'd rather bend in half then stand erect. Thanks TFM (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) So...why exactly does Chewbacca have his bowcaster that was never seen in ANH? I understand you'd rather keep using the original LEGO weapons instead of buying more movie-accurate ones from The Little Armory, but isn't there some better option (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: DSM Trash Compactor and Dio Crisis
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(...) Those arms came from an Ogel set and if you check back on the previous DSM Incinerator, you'll see that the two modules connect through. The arms feed the trash to the incinerator. Thanks, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Hailfire Powered by Manas?
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(...) I guess that truly answers the original question, though the Manas drive unit is a lot cheaper to get right now, if you live near a TRU that's doing the blow-out sales at least ($30 for two) Now the question is, does your RCX Hailfire have a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.starwars)
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Joseph A. O'Donnell's utterance expressed in news:HHCMxM.20pt@lugnet.com: (...) I have powered mine with two ordinary gear motors and mounted an RCX underneath the "body" of the hailfire. With a remote control, the hailfire can now be driven in (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: DSM Trash Compactor and Dio Crisis
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Hey AC, Another great module. What are the robot arms outside that window that use the Galidor element? I found it funny that there was a Galidor piece in the trash compactor--perhaps it should be filled with pieces that people don't like. Bruce (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I have a "Yes". Now off to buy the Hailfire. If anyone has additional thoughts on getting this hybred running let me know. Joseph (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Tusken Raider Miniland Figure
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(...) That's a good idea. It seems like eveytime I buy a new set, I only end up using the small plates, tiles, and modified bricks, and I have a bunch of leftover large plates, bricks, etc. that just sit around, collect dust and never get used for (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | DSM Trash Compactor and Dio Crisis
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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our homepage, Trash Compactor; (URL) escape through the trash chute led to the trash compactor. Another obstacle that there doesn't seem to be any way out of and for the meantime a safe haven away from the Imperial (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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| | Re: Tusken Raider Miniland Figure
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(...) Welcome aboard Mike! Great work as always. Only question that I have is when are you going to build backdrops for your figures? Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Hailfire Powered by Manas?
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(...) Um *evil grin* yes! Actually, I have no idea how feasible it is. You'd need to use the drive links on the side of the Manas drive unit (they rotate faster than the front/back drive links), and you'd need to put a medium-to-large gear between (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Tusken Raider Miniland Figure
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(...) Hmm, let's see: -eight Qui-Gons (now eight pantless Qui-Gons) -two ewoks (one armless, two legless, since they don't wear pants) -two battle droids (I've got more than I know what to do with) -two Jar Jar's (for the tan hands on the jaw and (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Tusken Raider Miniland Figure
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"Mike Crowley" <count_blockula@attbi.com> wrote in message news:HHAs61.In@lugnet.com... (...) even (...) (URL) Front Right Angle>¬ (...) (URL) Front Left Angle>¬ (...) Great rendition! I'm afraid to guess how many minifigs had to give up their (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Hailfire Powered by Manas?
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Is a Manas-powered Hailfire a feasible project? If someone says "Yes"...I guess we all know where my next $50 goes! Joseph (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Because if they did, they would be breaking the clause in their SW licence that prevents them doing this sort of thing (something about some other crap company having an exclusive licence for figures or something :( ) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Tusken Raider Miniland Figure
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(...) Mike, this is the best one yet! Really, truly a work of art at small scale! I wish I'd had the energy to do a complete Raider myself. ~~ jealous~~ :^) fab stuff! stuart (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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very sweet. I can't believe the amount of detail and accuracy on a model only 6" tall! Why can't TLC do this? Instead we get those crappy technic "models" of Jango, Vader, and the Stormtrooper. At least with R2 and 3PO, those made sense... how cool (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Official Website Is Launched!
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(...) So despite the problems some people had with the site, enough people seemed to be able to see it ;) Nice one Jeff. I look forward to seeing what series 2 holds (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Official Website Is Launched!
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(...) Sold-flipping-out?!? Nooo...ooo..... -->Bruce<-- (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Tusken Raider Miniland Figure
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Fearsome desert savage? At just under 6 inches tall, this guy couldn't even hurt a Jawa! (URL) Right Angle> (URL) Front> (URL) Left Angle> (URL) Left> (URL) Head Detail> (URL) Stick> Mike "Count Blockula" Crowley "You will go to the (URL) System>." (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Zam vs Lobot
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Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, (URL) Funny Cars Series 2> Zam's speeder and Lobot's Cloud car get makeovers. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Official Website Is Launched!
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(...) Very nice. I had no problem on a 56K modem, calling from (cough) southern Africa. Now, if *that* doesn't show up problems, nothing will. It took a bit to load, so maybe an indicator of some kind on the screen (loading...please wait) might help (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Official Website Is Launched!
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(...) Well, Okay then. Give it a few days. Good to know. Thanks. FUT lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Official Website Is Launched!
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In regards to any technical problems, go here - (URL) Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Official Website Is Launched!
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(...) Hey Jeff, The site looks great, well designed and easy to use. I am on a phone modem and it does take a while to load, but it's worth the wait! Stephen (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Generally sales sites that use Flash offer an HTML-only alternative. And though I have a good connection with all the fixins, I still click that one. Flash is just that—flash. Nonetheless, I like the design of the site (save the pop-up). And I (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Jeff apparently doesn't know (or doesn't care, but I suspect the former) about conventions here, but the original post, in my view, was appropriate for somewhere in the market.* hierarchy **only**... perhaps market.buy-sell-trade? Could (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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SPENCER - The handles are round. Look at some of the "detailed" pics. Sales?, unlikely. When I reach LEGO-like status, maybe. Those of you complaining about the pop-up index - Humor me for roughly 30 sec. Imagine you're clicking a button on some (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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In principle I agree with Richard. Why have a portal page that doesn't contain any info except a link to the catalog? I was also forced to change my pop up blocker settings for your page, which I don't like to do. Can you show the catalog in the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'm on dial up here, and I can't slam the site cuz it doesn't load. I have the newest flash and 98 too. It starts the loading progress bar and then stalls out. I'd love to see it when it gets changed. (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) -snip- While he could have been more tactful, he is right. The pop-up is annoying, and websites that require the user to have the newest software and/or hardware are poorly designed. My initial experience (dialup/windows 98/newest version of (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Thanks and the design concept for this was based loosely from a much more recent film with a cloning facility. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Good luck on your latest venture! One thing though you missed out on posting it to .market where I think this should belong. Or at least all FUTs should be there rather than flooding all the other newsgroups with the announcement. Regards, (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) While a couple people have stated this might be a bit of a harsh reply, I find my self in the same boat. I would like to see the new castle stuff and probably buy some, but your page has requirements that exceed my setup. If you want to make (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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I am on a Cable Modem and had no problems at all with your site. If he wants to complain, then he should at least show a little more restraint and tact. After all, you are not responsible for their connection speed/internet settings. Anyway, glad to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Richard Marchetti wrote: Great! Blame the supposedly welcome and would-be customer... (...) First of all, I think that was a little harsh. Second of all, great site Jeff, I had no trouble with anything on it. I might order (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) I like the design of the weapons and most of the page works fine for me. However, i have 3 questions. First, how do the droids hold their robot blasters? Secondly, are the handgrips on the castle weapons and blasters round? They look a bit (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Bruce Thanks Bruce. Specific pics have or will be fixed this evening. I don't know what to tell you about the "view details" thing. It works fine for me, as well as MANY others. Jeff (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Hey Jeff, Congratulations on the new site. It looks great! I really like the "in situ" photos especially. I also noticed that on several of the space weapons, when you click on "view details" you just see the detail of the robot blaster. These (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Er... uh... yeah. That's Richard. He needs a nickname like "Mr. Sunshine" or something. I will agree that it might be nice if the portal page didn't spawn the popup, but everything else worked ok for me here at work (MSIE 5.0 on NT) other than (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) You must be joking, right? (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Great! Blame the supposedly welcome and would-be customer... Things that suck about your site: 1. You have a useless portal page that forces a pop-up (and therefore forces me to change my "quick preference" browser settings to see your stupid (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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Very nice work! I love your space weapons! God luck with this business. Terry (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I did have a bit of trouble when loading detail pages for different weapons. Sometimes pictures of other weapons would pop up in the sidebar, even though the description was correct. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) LENNY, It might be your computer. This site requires updated flash stuff. Well, that and a decent modem speed. (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) the site looks pretty cool. I clicked the 'load catalog' link, another window opened that said "loading catalog" but nothing happened after that. -Lenny (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Well folks, here it is. Some of the pics are being tweaked as I write this, but 95% is complete. The last minute changes will be finished by this evening. (URL) Thanks, Jeff (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) !
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(...) Whoa! I really dig the shape of this thing! I don't know what it is, but it makes me think of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series book covers....hmmmm.... Trev (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Check out our latest MB MOC from our homepage, (URL) Onimak Medical Research> The Onimak Medical Research provides state-of-the-art facilities in the various fields of cryogenics, human parts regeneration and other ultra-secret projects. Regards, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Thanks Joe! The attack sub was conceived at about the same time of Ogel's Gyro Sub which used the same Duplo egg though with very different designs. The outpost had to be mobile but inconspicuous to blend with the aquatic surroundings and (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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We just put up the inventory for the very cool Hailfire Droid: (URL) that it had many parts in FlatSilver and PearlLtGray, which are very similar, and therefor at times we just had to pick one. We also finished the inventory for the new Space (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.inv, lugnet.starwars) !!
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