 | | MINI Star Wars Rebel Fleet: 9 capital ships of the Rebellion
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Hello dear LUG! Today I'd like to present 9 capital combat starships of the Rebels / New Republic to you. Click the images or links in the text to go to the full image and instruction galleries. Now let's start with A New Hope. The first ship we see (...) (14 years ago, 28-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | NEW Star Wars Buttons/Badges available.
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(URL) contact us for your new Star Wars Buttons/Badges! Very cool assortment! We will be doing our fund raising for the next 2-3 months to get ready to reopen full time in May 2010. Dan Brown (14 years ago, 26-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Endor Capture
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(URL) AC (14 years ago, 21-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Darth Vader's Funeral Pyre
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(URL) AC (14 years ago, 13-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Endor Bunker
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(...) Not only is this one of your better dioramas, I'm glad to see that the quality of your photos has improved, too! (14 years ago, 8-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Endor Bunker
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(...) I'm not a fan of the Star Wars lineup anymore (since it seemed to be the only stuff that Lego could produce for a while, seriously), but I've got to commend you on your work here. You didn't buy the bunker set, so you went and made one that (...) (14 years ago, 6-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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Did not buy one, so I decided to build my own. (URL) AC (14 years ago, 4-Feb-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Endor Shuttle Landing
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(URL) AC (14 years ago, 27-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Yellow or Flesh?
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(...) The color changes all started in 2004. Greys became bleys, brown became reddish-brown, and yellow licensed minifigs became fleshies. There is no "which sets" anymore. If it's Star Wars, Indiana Jones, or any other licensed property, it should (...) (14 years ago, 20-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Yellow or Flesh?
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Incidentally apparently the new Luke's Landspeeder 8092 is definitely using crappy flesh pieces. I am looking at a paper catalog for January 2010 and it does show all Star Wars minifigures as being YELLOW. Most notably the ones included in the Death (...) (14 years ago, 20-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Yellow or Flesh?
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I don't get this whole flesh minifig licensing crap. But regardless, I am even more confused by what sets have what color minifigs. A number of Star Wars sets, both in pictures on the Lego site now, and in Brickshelf, Peeron, etc pictures seem to (...) (14 years ago, 20-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Gungan Swamp Gathering
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Nice tree! The scene's great, too. I feel like something bad's about to go down, like we're being watched by thousands of mechanical eyes... (14 years ago, 19-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Gungan Swamp Gathering
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(...) Nice. I think the most effective view is (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) CA+++ SW++ GA+c #++++++ LS+++ P+++++ YB77m Remove capital letters in address for direct reply. (14 years ago, 19-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Gungan Swamp Gathering
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(URL) AC (14 years ago, 18-Jan-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Jedi Temple on Coruscant (Mini and Micro version)
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Hello Saso! Thank you for your comment! I am glad that you liked it. Happy building and have a great week! Chris (15 years ago, 13-Oct-09, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: The Jedi Temple on Coruscant (Mini and Micro version)
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(...) Very good! Thanks for sharing it with us. I admire your work. So small and so many details. Saso (15 years ago, 13-Oct-09, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | The Jedi Temple on Coruscant (Mini and Micro version)
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Hello dear community! Today I'd like to show you something different from what I usually post here. It's also from the Star Wars Universe but not a mini starship or speeder, it's a building! Among the most impressive and famous buildings on (...) (15 years ago, 12-Oct-09, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Star Wars & 9v Train BRAND NEW SETs
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Due to a family emergency I need to sell my NEW IN BOX LEGO Collection. The higher end items are being put on ebay and you can see the rest here: (URL) These are all NEW IN BOX on eBay Star Wars #4483 AT-AT (URL) Star Wars #4482 AT-TE (URL) Star (...) (15 years ago, 9-Sep-09, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Selling New In Box LEGO Collection
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Due to a family emergency I need to sell my NEW IN BOX LEGO Collection. The list is very long to list here so I'm only going to list the themes that are available and give you a link to where you can see full details, images and more. Adventure Sets (...) (15 years ago, 9-Sep-09, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.western, lugnet.sports, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | 2 new Star Wars MINI Models: Naboo Scout Carrier (CW) and Galaxy Gun (EU)
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Hello dear fellows! Today, as I have a little spare time left, I'd like to present the two latest additions to my Mini model building project to you. The two new Star Wars models come from the Clone Wars (Naboo Scout Carrier) and the Dark Empire (...) (15 years ago, 1-Sep-09, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | LEGO® STAR WARS™ Celebrates 10 Years of the Force With 'The Quest for R2-D2'
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LEGO® STAR WARS™ Celebrates 10 Years of the Force With 'The Quest for R2-D2' /PRNewswire/- Fans follow search through online comics and mini movie to premiere on Cartoon Network - ENFIELD, Conn., Aug. 24, 2009 -- LEGO Systems, Inc. continues its (...) (15 years ago, 26-Aug-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | 2 new Mini TIE Fighters join the fleet: TIE Hunter and TIE Mauler
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Hello dear folks, whereas everything began with the original T.I.E. (Twin Ion Engine) by Sienar Fleet Systems 22 years before the Battle of Yavin, followed by the TIE/ln, /rc, /gt, /fc which still had the original design, more sub types like the TIE (...) (15 years ago, 18-Aug-09, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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(...) I didn't think there would be a programming software on the disk - but the box and the instruction manual indicated that there were instructions for additional models on the disk. (15 years ago, 17-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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(...) (15 years ago, 17-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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Oops.. absolutely correct - do I feel like an idiot? :) As Doug says, the brick can only be programmed in a limited sense using VLL. The way we do it is via a Spybotics robot, programmed using NQC and connected to the Microscout via a light-tube. (...) (15 years ago, 16-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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(...) Actually, the Droid Developer Kit and Dark Side Development Kit contain the Micro Scout which is not really programmable. See (URL) details on how to program it with a VLL. The CD was a marketing mistake as the only think on it was the same (...) (15 years ago, 16-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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(...) You can find the CDROM on Bricklink at (URL) (15 years ago, 16-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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Hi Mark If you can't get your hands on the original dev kit CD-ROM, you should be able to program it with NQC. If the hardware is the same as the Dark Side Development Kit (pretty sure it is) NQC works brilliantly. Cheers Tom (...) (15 years ago, 15-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Looking for replacement CD-Rom for Droid Developer Kit (9748)
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Picked up a used Droid Developer Kit (set #9748) via garage sale. Had the instruction manuel, the micro-scout and missing less than a handful of parts (easily replaced). However, it was also missing the CD_Rom. Anyone know where I can get a (...) (15 years ago, 15-Aug-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Star Wars Mini Model No. 150: Republic Nu-class Attack Shuttle
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Hello everybody, I am certainly glad to present my 150th MINI model to you! When you look at the Star Wars merchandise these day, you will notice that one main focus is on the Clone Wars. To participate in this wave, here is a common and popular (...) (15 years ago, 3-Aug-09, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Early Pictures from COmic-Con
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If you're not following Joe Meno's Flicker photostream, here's some early pictures from Comic-Con: (URL) There's prototypes of Toy Story 3 minifigs, Price of Persia, Star Wars exclusive items and a bunch more. --Mike. (15 years ago, 23-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.disney, lugnet.licensed, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !
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| | Behind The Bricks LEGO Star Wars Fan Vote Video
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Behind The Bricks: LEGO® StarWars™ From the website: This fun and informative video from LEGO® Club TV entitled “Behind the Bricks” takes you to Billund, Denmark, the home of the LEGO design lab and the birthplace of LEGO toys itself. It was shot (...) (15 years ago, 13-Jul-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !
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| | 5 new Star Wars MINI models from the Expanded Universe!
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Hello dear folks! Just a weak sign of life slipping through my currently too busy real life job. Five new models I want present to you. They're all common ship types from popular games like X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Rogue Squadron and many more. Let's (...) (15 years ago, 30-Jun-09, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | The Emperor's Royal Guard (video)
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On YouTube pretty funny video. The Emperor's Royal Guard by ZachMG (URL) Mindgamestudios.com>. (URL) The Emperor's Royal Guard> Video: 1:30 minutes long. Enjoy. (15 years ago, 12-Jun-09, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Clone Wars Era Update with 4 new MINI models
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Hello dear LUG network community! With Clone Wars gaining more and more popularity, it's about time to present some new vessels from the Clone Wars era to you. They are from Attack of the Clones, Clone Wars (TV series and movie) and Revenge of the (...) (15 years ago, 22-Feb-09, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | LEGO(R) Group Celebrates 10 Years of the Force
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World's leading construction toy brand kicks-off year-long celebration of LEGO(R) STAR WARS(TM), its first licensed construction toy line. NEW YORK, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- American International Toy Fair -- LEGO(R) STAR WARS(TM) celebrates 10 years (...) (15 years ago, 15-Feb-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Does the Death Star set #10188 have stickers?
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(...) According to the inventory on Bricklink: (URL) answer is "Yes" Regards, Andy (15 years ago, 6-Feb-09, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Does the Death Star set #10188 have stickers?
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My subject line says it all! :-) Thanks in advance, Rick (15 years ago, 5-Feb-09, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Glued Darth Vader bust for sale, made by Lego
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Hi all I have this glued bust for sale: (URL) Other picture (URL) It was here at a dealers place, it is in good condition, no broken parts, though used. It came as a part of a contest set, where children had to build the lower part, but the head was (...) (15 years ago, 2-Feb-09, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Exciting Star Wars News
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I can't believe no one has posted on this yet. . . It's right there: (URL) more views, start the flash player[1], look at the box pic.) The 2009 sets[2] see the return of the old LEGO Star Wars logo[3] on the box! I'm going to have to get that set. (15 years ago, 25-Dec-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Theed Palace
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(...) I know I spelled Theed wrong. Too much Turkey. Too much wine. ;) (16 years ago, 27-Nov-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Theed Palace
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(...) (16 years ago, 27-Nov-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Thed Palace
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Theed Palace, Naboo (URL) This MOC was inspired by the amazing work of Matt DeLanoy that was showcased at BrickWorld in Chicago this past summer. Other photos can be seen at (URL) I had hoped to post better shots: outside in bright sunlight against (...) (16 years ago, 27-Nov-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | MINIs Hound's Tooth (Bossk) and Mist Hunter (Zuckuss)
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Hello dear lego friends, After having posted the (URL) One> almost three years ago, I thought it was time for some more ships of the bounty hunters. They all appear as character in the original trilogy movies, so why not have all their ships. ;) (...) (16 years ago, 2-Nov-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: How to determine the value of these minifigs from Republic Cruiser?
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(...) Wow, thanks, Bob! I didn't know that Bricklink had set inventories just like Peeron! That link will be tremendously helpful! Dave S. (16 years ago, 30-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: How to determine the value of these minifigs from Republic Cruiser?
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(...) Odd - when I look at the minifigs section of the BL (URL) set inventory> for the Republic Cruiser, it shows that all of the minifigs are currently for sale: Obi-Wan Kenobi (young with hood and cape, light flesh, tan legs) $8-$20 Qui-Gon Jinn (...) (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | How to determine the value of these minifigs from Republic Cruiser?
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Hey all, Finally ordered the Republic Cruiser from S@H because they never showed up in any stores near me and I really wanted the dark red parts bonanza it contained. However, it seems that no one is selling any of the mini-figs on Bricklink. I'd (...) (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cantina Band
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Hello John, your cantina band is really amazing! The head shape is a fully accurate, and what I find most original are the instruments. They're so detailed that I thought you could almost really play them! Excellent! Cheers, Chris (URL) (16 years ago, 28-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Cantina Band
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LEGOLAND California recently held their third Star Wars weekend. Local AFOLs were invited to bring Star Wars MOCs to display at the event. I dusted off some models from previous years, but also built a new model for this years event: Mos Eisley (...) (16 years ago, 28-Sep-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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(...) One thing that should be noted here is that any set that is rare enough that people could, in theory, monopolize the available stock, generally tends to be released as a S@H exclusive with a limit of five copies per customer. Even store (...) (16 years ago, 9-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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(...) Elroy, I would call the store before I go. I have given up trying to get anything from TRS as they are usually way behind shop at home. Also not all of Lego sets are released to the stores. I was really lucky in that I lived 10 minutes from (...) (16 years ago, 10-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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(...) They can, however, deplete an area, making it difficult for regular customers, especially in rural areas. It's incredibly disappointing to find out that a set has been released, then drive two hours to the "local" Toys R Us, only to find that (...) (16 years ago, 9-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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(...) HI I see what you mean. I never started collecting Legos to sell, I am an OCD horder by nature and there is just so much you can get with Legos. I really do not think that someone can corner the market on any Lego set as they make so many of (...) (16 years ago, 9-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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Hey John, I get what you're saying. Personally, I just don't see the point in buying a toy that you're never going to play with. I bought comics solely on spec in the late 80's for awhile, but I soon felt like I was wasting my money because I wasn't (...) (16 years ago, 8-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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Wow, That's quite a rant. As a MOC'er, and not a collector, I will say that I agree with you that it is terribly frustrating to find that some pieces are so incredibly expensive or rare, whether due to Star Wars associations or rarity of piece. It (...) (16 years ago, 8-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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(...) It seems like you are irked at others good fortune and smart buying. I mostly disagree with what you have said. Buying Legos and putting them away for the future does not preclude buying stocks and investing in your 401K. It is not an either (...) (16 years ago, 8-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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Hey Steve, You are correct in that my main frustration is not knowing at the time that the parts would be useful and then finding out later that they cost far more than what I would deem they're worth because of something that really has no bearing (...) (16 years ago, 8-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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I have to agree with Adrian on this one. If you'd wanted those parts, you could have bought up on the set, and then sold off the parts you didn't want. I think the parts are expensive because they only appeared once, there were only 3 of them in a (...) (16 years ago, 8-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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That's quite a rant. I am, however of a different opinion than you. I'm perfectly happy to prey on crazy Star Wars fanboys who pay a premium for the figs if it means I can buy a Star Wars set, use all the elements in it, and sell the figs on (...) (16 years ago, 7-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Why the Star Wars license isn't always good for builders
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It's entirely possible that this particular equine corpse has been beaten so many times that you could read newsprint through it, but I have to get this out. If it's already been discussed ad nauseum, please just move on. After browsing Bricklink (...) (16 years ago, 7-Sep-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Vignette - Requiem.
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(...) That would be three modern/future weapons. Star Wars is a long time ago. Cheers Richue Dulin CO Legeaux FUT .starwars, but please consider your FUT if replying. (16 years ago, 19-Aug-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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(...) Ironically, I have not yet had the chance to buy the motorized AT-AT (and I missed the first one), so I had not seen that a T-bar was built into that design as well. It does make me wonder, now, how exactly they got those lumbering beasts down (...) (16 years ago, 13-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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(...) Well, you sorta got the link right, but the video is no longer available. If you are posting in Plain Text format, any full URL will automatically show up as a hyperlink (at least when viewed through the LUGNET website). If you're doing it in (...) (16 years ago, 13-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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(...) Yeah, I've started using it for that as well, but more out of necessity than choice. The previous version has a lift-off top, but if you grab it just a little below that level in the center, it picks up quite easily. With this one, every time (...) (16 years ago, 13-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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(...) *snip* I would agree it is a handle to cary it. There is a video in Youtube during the Toy Fair 2008 were the model is beign demonstrated, and the guy showing it (not sure if a Lego guy or some other dude) does use it for that. Here is the (...) (16 years ago, 12-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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(...) I haven't had the pleasure of building the AT-TE just yet. I have to wait until X-mas until Stacy will let me have mine. However, the feature you describe sounds very similar to the handle that was incorporated into the 10178 Motorized Walking (...) (16 years ago, 12-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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(...) I've found that T-handle to be a remarkably effective way to carry your AT-TE around...as for a Gunship carryall, I have no idea, but it would be fun to make one as a MOC, wouldn't it? Scott (16 years ago, 12-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Unused "feature" in 7675 Clone Wars AT-TE?
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I recently built the new AT-TE (one of the least interesting Republic/Imperial war machines as far as I'm concerned), and aside from the loss of the speederbike in the trunk, and 75% of the crew (if they want to use the main cannon, the pilot will (...) (16 years ago, 11-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: 3839a resurrected in #7662? Someone please verify?
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(...) I don't know about the handle length issue, but the Type A plate has handles that are centered vertically on the plate, and which do not meet flush with the bottom of the plate. The Type B plate has handles that are slung lower and blend into (...) (16 years ago, 4-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: 3839a resurrected in #7662? Someone please verify?
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(...) In the Type I version the rods are slightly longer and have a different position vertically. I can't remember if they're higher or lower than Type II. I thought Clark had an illustrative picture in his BrickShelf gallery, but I can't find it. (16 years ago, 4-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: 3839a resurrected in #7662? Someone please verify?
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(...) How can one tell the difference? In any case, here is what is in my Trade Federation MTT™ (URL) (16 years ago, 4-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | 3839a resurrected in #7662? Someone please verify?
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Hey all, While composing some HTML related to the variations of part #3839a, Plate 1 x 2 with Handles Type 1 (a Classic Space part), I was shocked to discover on Peeron that this part was apparently made in dark bley in this set! This seems to me to (...) (16 years ago, 4-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | AT-ST Alternate Micro Models: Three Well-Known Starships
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Here are (URL) for a trio of popular starships you can build with pieces from the (URL) 7657 AT-ST> set: the Battlestar Galactica, the USS Enterprise from Star Trek, and the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. You can build all three at once. (URL) (...) (16 years ago, 4-Aug-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !
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| | Re: Clone Wars V-19 and Gunship are spiffy!
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In lugnet.starwars, Kyle Beatty wrote: ... (...) (URL) (16 years ago, 3-Aug-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Clone Wars V-19 and Gunship are spiffy!
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(...) It looks like the "hydraulic" piston from set 8448 (except without the spring): [LDrawPart 32181c02:0] It's cool that they've made more. :) Steve (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Clone Wars V-19 and Gunship are spiffy!
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(...) The expression I was looking for is 'hydraulic stay'. There's a word for everything! (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Clone Wars V-19 and Gunship are spiffy!
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I tried to build a V-19 and did not arrive at a suitable result. I am heartened to see that the Lego designers must have had similar problems because their set has about six times as many parts as I could bring to bear on the problem. In addition (...) (16 years ago, 29-Jul-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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Hi all! This past weekend Stacy and I attended the Star Wars "Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit that is currently at the Science Museum of Minnesota. "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" is an exciting exhibition featuring more than (...) (16 years ago, 28-Jul-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.off-topic.geek, FTX)
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Well here is a little guy I have been working on that I thought you guys would like to see: (3 URLs) Enjoy! Kaminoan (16 years ago, 16-Jul-08, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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A news story on Star Wars minifigs. (URL) Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (16 years ago, 2-Jul-08, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars)
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h ttp://gizmodo. com/5017950/galactic...go-factory This is a neat video a friend found and sent to me. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (16 years ago, 21-Jun-08, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: A heart stopping moment
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(...) (URL) Looks real. It's been talked about on BL: (URL) And Eurobricks: (URL) And here's another Brickshelf folder of it: (URL) HTH :^) (16 years ago, 17-Jun-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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Is this for real? I saw this pic: (URL) And my little Lego heart stopped for a moment. If this is for real, then life is great! (16 years ago, 17-Jun-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Way to go Dave! The day you posted this I found some containers of LEGO parts at a yard sale. There were also a couple of containers of Mega Bloks I was forced to buy because I could see some LEGO hull pieces in a container of MB ships, and I (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jun-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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Here's the first MOC I've ever posted. It's a large R2-R9, based on Maskatron's excellent R2 design. (URL) (16 years ago, 3-Jun-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars)
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Some here may know that I'm not exactly the most aggressive purchaser of LEGO in the marketplace. Nevertheless, I think I can spot a good deal when I see one. Case in point, I just scored an apparently complete 10019 Tantive IV for $5.00 at a garage (...) (16 years ago, 31-May-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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This has replaced the previous (URL) Hoth display>. (URL) AC (16 years ago, 30-May-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) i imagine those parts will be redesigned as well. imagine a 2x2 plate with a two plate high cylinder on top. i imagine it will look something like that if they do infact redesign it. on another mildly related note, the redesigned buffers may (...) (16 years ago, 18-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) magnets. Does that imply that TLG will stop using magnets in other sets? Or will the new train magnets be used more widely. I am thinking of sets like the UCS Imperial Star Destroyer etc that make extensive use of magnets. Kerry Proudly a (...) (16 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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| | 5 New TIE Fighter MINI Models
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Hello folks, after many many months of absence, I finally can present some yet unpublished models to you. They're all TIE fighters from the Expanded Universe but should be recognized by most Star Wars fans. Below are the image links with - a brief (...) (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: How to transport a UCS Millennium Falcon
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(...) Thanks for the suggestion. I was actually considering using a recycling bin lying on its side, only that wasn't deep enough. A square trash can would be a great idea, though! Hopefully I could find one for not too expensive... Best regards, (...) (16 years ago, 21-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) I ended up buying a Mighty Tuff 45-gallon 2-wheeled trash can (made by United Solutions) from Lowe's (I've since seen the same design in a different color at Meijer). It's a sealed-bottom plastic trash can that's sorta square, but has rounded (...) (16 years ago, 21-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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Hello! I recently finished building my my (URL) UCS Falcon>; it's an amazing model! QueLUG, my local LUG (Quebec, Canada) is doing a small display at the (URL) Montreal ToyCon> this coming May, and I'd love to have my Millennium Falcon as part of (...) (16 years ago, 20-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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More detailed pics have been taken of this MOC displayed at the LEGO store at Bridgewater Mall in New Jersey during the past 2007 holiday season. (URL) AC (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Trade Federation MTT 7662
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(...) Thomas & Anne, I thought I remember hearing (though I can't recall where) that some Target stores were thinning their overstock MTT sets at 50% off post-Christmas but they remained full-retail at all the Twin Cities locations I checked :( -- (...) (16 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Based on shelf tags observed in early-mid January, it appears that some Walmarts clearanced the MTT after Christmas. I have not, however, been able to find anyone who actually saw them on the shelves at the clearance price. (16 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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It seems, based of the number of MTT's up for auction on eBay, that some outlet chain is selling these cheap. Can anyone share what store this might be? thanks, Anne (16 years ago, 3-Mar-08, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Hoth LEGO Store Display
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(...) (URL) These> are old pics taken with the old camera but it shows enough of the details. AC (16 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Hoth LEGO Store Display
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(...) AC,I would love a closer look at your Tauntaun, any closeups? Scott (16 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Hoth LEGO Store Display
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(...) Nice work! You've met the challenge of the tall, thin display space well. I must say, having never been in a proper LEGO store, I am envious! Spotlighted, naturally. Cheers Richie Dulin (16 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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