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(...) On the contrary, he is indeed respecting Mark by making it very clear that Mark Sandlin was the original designer of the model, and by stating that multiple times. Furthermore, the Gunstar IS his model to sell, because he owns the parts and (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) And to think I almost didn't click the second link! Roger, such a great idea and execution. When I read BT1 I was like "Huh?", not having the right mindset, and I'm so glad I checked out the post. The speeder is sharp and the form was well (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) When we look at the amount of money involved in purchasing a house I just don't see how selling the Gunstar is going to get you closer to the money you need. I would have to agree with the others and suggest that, if you have that many Legos (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Are you crazy or just stupid (I don't mean that as a diss)? Don't sell your LEGO models/pieces/etc. That's not right. It's just...wrong. Your LEGO pieces have probably been accumulated over years worth of time and money. If you sell them, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Hiya, I can speak with hindsight so please bear with me here. I sold off a collection of over 300,000 parts last year. I won't try to discourage you from selling your collection if that is what you really WANT to do. I would recommend against (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I would ;) (...) Seriously, I want to know what life is about without indulgences. I mean you're buying a house--not entering the Peace Corps. (...) There are a lot of examples of people selling their entire collections, especially on Ebay, on (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I know what it's like to need money and have to sell your MOCs. I understand how that can hurt. But what you're doing right now is wrong. You are not respecting Mark and you are not respecting the community. The Gunstar is not your MOC to (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) You could sell your wife and keep the Lego? Just kidding! Just kidding! Anne's suggestion of selling the models broken down to parts as a collection sale may be your best option. Make sure to post to Lugnet, FBTB and Auctionbrick if you (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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If you REALLY need to sell your LEGOS, either sell them on Ebay, Bricklink or AuctionBrick. I'd sell them as one collection, and see if someone local to you wants to buy them so you don't have to ship them. 1) You'll make the most money off of it 2) (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think you should break down your collection back into the original sets or collections of parts or some other form of lots. I buy alot of LEGO on Ebay but I'm never searching for MOCs, it's either parts, or star wars sets or parts from star (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Awesome. I love the landing platform too. I've seen a few people build in BT1 before but I love the combination of star wars and BT. The only way to make it sweeter is to make more of them. Pat"no sig fig" Bunn (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) S-w-e-e-t! BT1 is by far my most favorite theme. And you have done an excellant job! /\/\ark "gotta make me a BT1 StarDestroyer" de Kock (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Why are these guys smiling? (URL) after almost 20 years they're glad to have something new - even if it is reverse engineered:) Comments appreciated, roger (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I think the truth is that Ryan will discover the same thing that many others have. It is very difficult to re-sell anything made out of LEGO for a profit. I could see your beef if he took one of your designs verbatim, LDRAW-ed up an (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'm only replying to this portion of the post because this contains my whole point. I have no problem whatsoever with him copying or rebuilding one of my designs for his OWN enjoyment. I have seen his Gunstar on brickshelf before and was (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Wait a minute. You copied the design of the Gunstar in the first place. Maybe Mr Schamp should pay a royalty to whoever designed the Gunstar in the first place? :-) It's a copy of a copy. Steve (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) I know this will probably get me stuffed into an airlock and ejected from the mother ship, but chill out, dude! First of all, this doesn't look like somebody who is trying to profit from anything. He's selling off his toys to recoup some of (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) design. I'd also tell my wife where she could stick it if she told me to sell off my LEGO. -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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My wife and I are buying a house and she wants us to sell our indulgences. So I am selling my Lego collection, and I was wondering how much interest there is in the Lego community to buy MOC of the Gunstar from The Last Starfighter. Here are some (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Check out our latest CCC compatible MOC from our (URL) homepage> that's a crossover with Star Wars. (2 URLs) Long before the Gungans became lake-dwellers, they built their kingdom on the rugged plains of Naboo. To deter any intruders outside their (...) (21 years ago, 11-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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