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Is there any rule for multiple entries? Can you have only one creation per category? Or as many as you want? -Kyle ===...=== (URL) paid to surf the web!!!!! (URL) get paid while your friends surf too!!! ¯¯¯...¯¯¯ (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Dark Empire: E-Wing and V-Wing were exposed! Funny, every major character in the SW Universe speaks English!!! I think is smells of a conspiracy... Aaron ;~) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It's really quite simple, John. Kids love Star Wars and parents have to buy toys that kids love. But if a kid already has the X-wing and Y-wing, then when the new movies come out, you can't slow down the merchandising. Thus, the A and B wing (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hold your breath... The TIE Advanced is also considered a design study, looking into the maximum potiential of the TIE design. The wing of a TIE is a solar power collector, the bent design allows for greater coverage, and increased visibility (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) in (...) WORTHLESS!?! Excuse me, but most all of it makes more sense than gas from beans :> I don't care how "Lucas" it is, it is just a helpful and usefull sorce of information that makes my teenie brain say, " Ah, how simple." Many books (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi Everyone! Ok, I have posted the official rules, and they can be found on my website. I will accept entries starting now, and I will stop accepting them at 12:00am(00:00) July 1st. Please do notask me to change the rules and/or categories. I have (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Go to: (URL) pic, but info on the E-Wing Adam (...) fighter (...) or (...) as (...) the (...) some (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Look for it on the Star Wars 3D Modeling Alliance, (URL) a direct link to an E-Wing pic on SWMA: (URL) is a great source for renderings of SW ships. They have many different ships, including the E-Wing and even the V-Wing. I personally don't like (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) in (...) false (...) and (...) by (...) computer (...) Star Wars Encyclopedia is the title. It sounds great and I'll probably order (...) Any major Book store should have it. I think it is about $30 but it is also about 3cm thick. Just rember (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) What's the name of this SW encyclopedia? It sounds great and I'll probably order it. -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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I have yet to see Lego make a fig and then not place him in a major set. Sure, the Emperor is on the SW system logo, and now he is in a little 3 fig pack. But he will probably be in a set. And what is the only set anyone can really think of him (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) though. :) Um, maybe an Insectiod head (painted dark grey) would be a place to start. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=...=-=-=-=-=- jmbrown@mines.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey I've never seen an E-Wing. Could someone link me to a pic? =) -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Um... The Star Wars Roleplaying Game and Sourcebook is not considered canon matieral. (Canon material means it is "real" in the Universe so is one step above "Offical" material.) The order of canon is in order of most important in the event of (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Ever since I was 8 years old my favorite scene in the trilogy was the one where the Emporer lands on the death star. If lego make an Imperial shuttle it better NOT be shuttle 'Tyderium' (Tyderium is that specific shuttle's name) filled with (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) And Gungans. It's cool, though, that Speeder Bikes are called Bikes, since bike is of course an abbreviation for bicycle, implying that wheeled conveyances were in use prior to repulsor technology. That, or perhaps the engine is two-cycled! (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) So you can tell which movie you're watching. ;) (...) Wheels are for droids, man. Steve (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Nah, it's not an icon. All they (the main characters) do is sit in the cockpit and casually fly around. Compare that with the Speeder Bikes, the AT-ST's, which were right in the thick of the action. These vehicles made a connection to the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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I thought I'd include the entries for the A-wing, B-wing & TIE Advanced in the Star Wars Encyclopedia. Maybe it'll help sorting out the differences between the ships. Happy reading, & get the encyclopedia if you don't already have it, it's (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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has anyone made a zuckuss minifig??? (URL) James Walker (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Pete, I want to be the one with the BIG Glove doing the smacking. The lady from LA did say three, not two hundred. I asked if she said 2 or 3, and she replied 3. Make that a stick, or maybe an aluminium cricket bat. Mike (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Saw several at the Kingston Pike TRU for those interested in Knoxville. Also saw some of the UCE X-Wings for $149.99. Gotta figure out a way to get those cheap... (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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At long last, it has been spotted here in La La Land at both TRU and ZB. Mass quantities at TRU, not so many at ZB. Price? $89.99, of course. Many MTTs and ATTs were spotted as well as the Grip N' Go challenge (racers), and the same 2 dino sets. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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OK...so what is the U.S. price for the UCS X-Wing at S@H? (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Amendment: Astromech Droids are able to carry 10 preprogrammed hyperdrive routes in memory, and can recalculate for new jumps with some ease and a little time. Rebel hyperdrive equiped fighters not using Astromechs or sophisticated computers (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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If I remember correctly, they included the shields and a more robust life support system to the Tie Advanced to make them, and the pilots last longer. This was the second coming of the empire, and it was a much poorer empire at that point, so they (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) But...Vader's TIE did have hyperdrive and it was the only advanced model that we see in the original trilogy. Have fun building, Travis (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) as (...) Han, Luke (...) NO!!! I want that thing crammed full of Imperial Guards, man! I'm sick to death of all the Luke figs. Bah. ~Mark (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) you... (...) The A wing was introduced for recon, escort, and interceptor purposes as well as for quick raids. It has shields and a hyperdrive two lasers and a pair of concussion missle launchers. Y wing is an old outdated bomber which was (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Ouch, I would have to disagree with you on that last one. The B-wing is no where near as fast or agile as a Tie Advanced, but it does carry way more armor and weapons. TIE Advanced were one of the latest developments in the TIE series and were (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I must agree that the Imperial Shuttle is highly recognizable, I would go as far as to say it is an icon of ROTJ. A light grey set in the $75-$100 range would be super sweet...complete with folding wings (of course) and Han, Luke and Leia in (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'll try not to... no promises tho... :) (...) you... (...) It depends on how you mean... if you mean as actual ships, the B-Wing is a heavily armed figher/bomber and the A-Wing is a lightly armed reconasaince ship. The A-Wing is supposedly (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Found UCS Tie and X-Wing in TRU Kingston, Massachusetts and Hyannis, MA. Impressed with both sets...however. X-wing contains gears which allow repositioning of s-foils via turning a round 4X4X1 located on back of ship...the hinges are weak and (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) The Shuttle is just a really cool ship! I think that kids will want it just because it looks cool. And, IMO, The Shuttle is highly recognizable as a SW ship. I admit that I am a "collector" but I loved the shuttle even before I became one. The (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) you... (...) My understanding was that the B-Wing was the heavy, heavy, heavy duty fighter that could take a lot of damage from fighters and take on up to smallish capital size ships in combat. The A-Wing was the hit and run type fighter or (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Basically the Y-wing is an old fighter/bomber that by the end of the trilogy was pretty much past its useful service. The A-wing is a very fast but not very powerful fighter. Because of its speed it is better at fighting Tie-interceptors in (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) you... (...) The B-wing is suppossed to have enough fire power to take on a Star Destroyer. More of a "heavy" fighter I guess. The A-wing on the other hand is a highly agile and fast fighter, much like an interceptor. The military has specific (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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No flames please = ) I consider myself a SW fan, but by no means do I know as much as many of you... What is the purpose of the B-wing and A-wing? (vs. the X-wing and Y-wing) I realize the x-wing is a mainline fighter and the Y-wing is a (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well I recently had the opportunity to see Ep#1 again and the updated editions of SW 4-6. here are my thoughts on a variety of sets: Why not a stormtrooper polybag? (hey, you never know) I think a Tantive 5/blockade runner and a Star Destroyer (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Definitely a good point. That's why I doubt a $50 Imperial Shuttle will be produced. It's not recognizable enough to warrant such a high price tag. This is a guess, but I think it's recognition would be comparable to that of the A-wing or (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Cool idea, kind of like a "TIE Fighter Bucket?" Come to think of it, It would be cool to have an Imperial Bucket with half a dozen Sotrm Troopers, Vader, Palpatine, and a whole slew of pieces that lend themselves well to Imperial vessels. I (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'm pretty sure you mean ask LEGO at fbtb, whose link you may see at the main Star Wars newsgroup page. Alan (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Cool yes. Happen never. I don't think TLC would ever do it just because they would make more money releasing them as separate sets. Along some similar lines though I have been thinking that if I had 2 UCS TIE Interceptor sets I could build all (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) How about a $20 set that can includes sufficient pieces (and instructions) for making either the TIE Fighter or TIE Intercepter? That'd be way cool and flexible. Steve (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) emotional (...) Heh. People seem to get really upset when you express an opinion about Star Wars that is skeptical or slightly negative. I love it too, but I'm also able to look at it objectively from time to time. Consider all the things that (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Ah, well, I don't have the Behind the Magic CD because Lucasarts has chosen to ignore the Mac platform. Thanks for the official source. That's all I wanted. ~Mark (...) vaguely (...) upset (...) on (...) just (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) $50? For two normal TIES? I would hate that, and I know they could do it for less. The TIE design definately needs inmproving, I really hated the way the Advanced was modeled. I don't need a TIE with a rediculous convolution of bricks and (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) ...Never even thought of a UCS naboo fighter, that would be cool! just think of the chrome and yellow plates they could put in it :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) Guide ((URL) the (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Two ships would probably make it a $50 set. Two regular TIEs would be awesome (I for one would love that set), but more likely it'd be a set with a TIE + TIE Interceptor/Bomber. Also, the mandatory hangar stuff. (...) Did you see my other (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think we have to have at least on good tiff per month in the Star Wars section. Otherwise, it can't seem to support itself. We are all an emotional bunch when it comes to our perrsonal knowledge on this topic, I only discovered this year (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) checked both). Whether or not it is the Outrider is irrelevant. If it wasn't included in the original version, then it wasn't important. Now, if Lucas had devoted a couple of minutes to it, then we'd be talking. My point is this: Lucas may (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) You are fighting for nothing guys..:-) The Outrider is there (not in Ep.1, by the way, in special edition of Ep.4, I think it's just a typo but, just for the other case) whether it is clear or not. The "Behind The Magic" CD from the Lucas (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Thanks for backing up my memory there, Peter. I think what you got was the price for the X-WING [collectors edition] From memory, that was the only set THIS YEAR [PRE GST] to be over the $300 RRP [other than the train, possibly]. $359 sounds like (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) This can't be right. I think the person at LA must have swapped a two with a three somewhere along the line. When I range LA back in February I got a price list for all of the 2000 Star Wars range. The exchange rate has got worse, but see (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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Are you SURE about the 10% increase....I think You'll find its actuall an 8-12% DECREASE with the GST...Making the set cost $324.00 [I thought it was supposed to be less than that...If someone can find my list I posted of RRP's earlier in the year (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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$359. What a rip off! Anyone know any toy store owners who can get us a look at the wholesale price that the stores pay for it? And mabie to confirm the price from a 2nd source... (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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$359 pre-tax ??? YIKES! If this is setting the precedence...who's joining me in entering the dark ages? Does LEGO have no sense that you need customers to stay in business? Santosh (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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Hi Studs, LEGOzzers, and victims of the Australian Peso, Just rang Lego Aust @ Lane Cove. Set 7190 (Mil. Falcon) is due for release at end of July (28th I think). I totally forgot the exact date when the helpful lady told me the pre GST rrp of (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Actually, 2001 *will* be the Imperial year. Sorry, I don't have a bookmark to it, but I remember there was an interview with somebody from Lego. He said that it'd be the Imperial year, and when asked if we would get stormtroopers, he said (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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---...--- (...) YES it was,it was in A New Hope Special Edition,watch the Mos Eisley scenes, somewhere in there it takes of and you see the back end! (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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In lugnet.starwars, Jason Fabisch writes: Ship. (...) I have. The first thing that came to my mind when you said that was the Monoral Transport Base. Also, trains tend to be about $140. --Josh (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) about (...) what it (...) I'm not upset. You're the one throwing the insults. (eyesight) I am simply skeptical until I see clear proof. I frame-by-framed Ep. 1 on my VCR at home, and the ship that everyone says is the Outrider is just too (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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In lugnet.starwars, Thad Jantzi writes: Also... correct me if I'm wrong, isn't the MTT way (...) I just watched it the other day. In actuality, the MTT is pretty close in overall size. The upper section on the one in the movie was longer in (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think they mean in the cockpit area up front, but imagine how cool it would be if they did make an AT-AT with 40 stormtroopers! Toki (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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So Lego has stayed roughly with minifig scale so far... yes, but I think that that is incidental to their REAL mandate which is sticking to a scale in which you can stick minifigs in the model and play with it. I'll bet we DO see an ISD, comparable (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Gee Richard, why don't you tell us how you really feel? (...) A $2.00 fee is less than Canada Customs charges for brokerage ($5.00) and far far less than some other companies (UPS, for example, will typically run you up a $30 to $40 brokerage (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Either way, it has such a miniscule role in that movie they Lego would not make it. -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Don't fret, we will get Storm Troopers. How though, no one will know. The figure is in the StarWars system logo as is Boba Fett. And we got Boba Fett. And soon we will get the emperor too(which we have all seen). You can pretty much assume that we (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) the (...) there (...) Well, Mark, Idon't what else to say except you might want to get your eyesight checked, because I see the Outrider, not a "blob which vaguely resembled the Outrider." It was not in the originals, and they put it in there (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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From what I understand the Shadows of the Empire line from Kenner actually sold fairly well... not as well as the rest of the SW line mind you, but still pretty well. An Imperial year would be nice... there are so many cool Imperial ships we haven't (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) And I've seen a small blob that is vaguely Outrider-shaped many times. Give me a clear picture, and then I'll believe it all you want. ~Mark (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) ...But a blockade runner could shrink easier and without as much scale issues as the ISD. I could easily see a model about the length as the MF with the general shape of the BR holding a dozen troops :-) (tho the shuttle would be _much_ cooler (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well, whatever. What do you think it is then? It is there, I have seen the Special Edition 50x times now. It is the Outrider, Lucas did put it in there as a reference to the game. Scott S. -- Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) On the other hand, I don't think either of those leap to a kids mind as "what kind of toy should I get". Look instead for vehicles that played an actual role in the films... We can still hope for an Imperial Year (but I wouldn't place any (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) How about an orange one? DROOOOOOL Dave (jot and jab) xxx...xxx (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Actually that's a microscopic blob that is vaguely Outrider-shaped. I won't believe it until someone can show me a decent image of it. ~Mark (...) Han Solo (...) should (...) (URL)It's Almost Here! ->The Sanburn Systems Company (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) $20, (...) [snipped] Actually, I didn't mind the price... I would have just preferred a better ship with the same amount of pieces at the same price... without the station. I think the design of the B-Wing could have been improved... it's the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Indeed it was... While the Outrider did not make an apearance in the original trilogy, the design impressed George Lucas so much that it was added to the Special Edition version of ANH. It can be seen taking off from Mos Eisley as Luke's (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yes, it was, in the special edition of A New Hope. It was a computer generated one, in the Mos Espa esape, when Luke and Obi Wan and Han Solo were getting away, if I remember correctly. On the lower right, you should see it taking off, or on a (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Great reply, it shows you put some thought into it. Last I counted, there were 14 SW related sets released for the 99 model year. This included about equal numbers Episode 1 and original trilogy. Then for the 2000 model year they have scheduled to (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) If they didn't make that mini base for the B-Wing it probably could have been $20, and that is would have been better. =\ -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) What? No it wasn't. -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Endor (...) about (...) Yes 6 of them with trans red heads and gaps in the helmets like the scout trooper. (not the same shape obviously) That would totally rock. (...) While I agree about the B-wing, it is still a 312pc set for $29.99. I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Um... An All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) hold either 40 storm/snow/sand whatever troopers or 2 AT-STs. (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Don't do it, be strong, hold-out. Buy the item in a retail store. I love LEGO, but their 'evil' counterpart S@H (LEGO Direct) is corrupt. Ever since they moved from Missagua, Ontario, you now have to pay $2.00 customs fee, AND they charge you (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) shuttle or a (...) sources like an (...) As cool as a blockade runner would be, Lego could never do it. At minifig scale it would have to be about 375 studs long. However, I would really like to see an Emperor's Shuttle. It would give them an (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Any one have or know of any good sites with mini-fig sized ships on them? And ones with mini-figs too. Thanx, your help is appreciated! ---...--- from the mind of . . . . . . Archangel (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well, you convinced me to go look. I remembered the site name 'aim.com' from yesterday and went and looked. One click, and I gave up though. No way do I want to register with AOL, and I sincerely doubt they have a client that will run on my (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Dean Husby <nntp@akasa.bc.ca> wrote in message news:393D87B3.B0F559...a.bc.ca... (...) it. It's (...) Or if your fortunate enough to live in NFLD, NS or PEI its 15% HST. Yippee!! (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) There is no duty or anything like that. If you are in Canada just order it. It's US Price + 7%GST=total That's all you pay. Dean (He who buys the most, spends the most) -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hi Rex, For some of the best info on the Blockade Runner check out the stuff at (URL) and in particular (URL) for some outstanding CAD exteriors of the ship. My advice... good luck!! I've had visions of this in minifig scale, but by my (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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[FUT lugnet.general] Kyle is offline atm, but if you send an instant message (IM) to me (spontificus) I can invite you in though :) Richard (...) me (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) & then: (...) Well, if we are to think as Lego THINKS, then skip all expanded universe stuff. The target audience, being kids (mostly boys) aged 6-12, don't read that many Star Wars novels, they might play the games, but chances are they're (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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The Star Wars Technical Journal lists the length as 150 meters. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Hi everyone!! I was wondering if anyone could help me out on dimensions on the blockade runner, i wanted to make it minifig scale and i needed the dimensions for it...thanks. Rex (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Pretty much anything that is not in the movies is considered expanded universe. ;) (...) For some odd reason I want a Cloud Car... -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.starwars)
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Still Here and going strong! we got 6 in the room now! (...) me- Kyle04225 (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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