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(...) One of the first bits of dialogue in Episode I is about the difference between Qui-Gon and Yoda's training (well, their views on the Force). I can't remember all of the lines exactly, but Qui-Gon says something about focusing on the present, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Qui-Gon wasn't the one who trained him, Qui-Gon was the one who took him on his "field experience". You'll notice that Obi-Wan already knows plenty about using the Force at the beginning of TPM. Besides, it would have sounded silly for Obi-Wan (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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I don't know if anyone has answered this yet but Obi-Wan was actually trained by both. Young Jedi are singled out when they are very young, often infants. From there they go to the Jedi Temple where they are trained in the use of the force by Yoda (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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To All, Alright folks, as I am listening to all the SW movies, I am getting either more confused or more frustrated. Here is another question. Since I was listening to all the classic movies, a question really started to surface, especially since (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It's also got a bunch of brown 2x4 bricks and a very nice 6x16 blue plate--I snap these up whenever I can find them for <$6. Now, I fear, the MTT is going to become my Great Love for Plates. :) Dark grey and brown...sooooo very many.... best (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) AFAIK maxifig refers to the really old bendy arm type people used in e.g. the homemaker sets. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) <humour> Security are painted red? No wonder they're so easily destroyed...they're Star Wars Redshirts! <gd&r> </humour> Now let's not start *that* set of comparisons...;) best (and tangentially,) LFB (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think "TECHNIC Figures" is the accepted term, but there may be another (I've heard "maxifig" used colloquially). best LFB (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Are larger figures (like the pilot in 8253 Fire Helicopter) still considered to be "minifigs" or is there another name for these larger more articulated pieces? (URL) Kerry Raymond, Distinguished Research Fellow E-mail: kerry@dstc.edu.au CRC (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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---...--- (...) Are you looking to sell any of your lego collection? (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) Nah, not really. At least, I don't think they're reaching. I had expected the Falcon's quad-lasers to be made from the ion cannon piece; I was really surprised when I saw that they aren't... Steve (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Dark (...) Things (...) be (...) .nl, (...) Thanks for this kind sentiment. After dedicating myself to *Completement* of the Space stuff, shedding just part of the collection would be too painful. Honestly, if I had to get rid of some, I'd (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
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(...) I got mine yesterday! It truly *is* amazing, and well-designed IMHO. (...) Mine was dented too--must have been the whole carton, considering how few seem to have gotten them yet. My AAT box was fine. It's open season at S@H, US folks! I think (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think of that as an honor. Gives an otherwise useless fig something to do. There is only so many times I'd want to re-enact "Jar Jar and the Accidental Victory." Orcs get much more respect than Gungans in my book. (...) I don't see how that (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) can (...) I'm jealous. It makes my Darth Maul look like a microfig! (URL) Wiguna (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.starwars)
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Give poor Jar Jar a break! An orc! How demeaning! I am actually using him in his original incarnation as a bouncer at my "Star Wars" themed night club. (25 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Sorry for leaving it out in the first place. Here's a good view of all four models: (URL) use the links below the image to see the different varieties from various angles. HTH T (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Aye, the 1x2's are supposed to be backpacks. The Naboo Swamp set is supposed to be around the same period in the movie as when the Trade Federation Army assaulted Naboo (when fighting the Gungans.) Those Battle droids had backpacks, and since (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks for the info, Dave. I hadn't realized there was a difference between the Battle Droids in the Naboo Swamp set and those in the Naboo Fighter set. I may have to pick up a Naboo Swamp set next time they go on sale. Up until now, I didn't (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Can you provide some of those web references? Thanks (25 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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