MOCathalon - Team LOVEMUFFIN - category: Vig
About this creation
Every now and then it all somehow comes together. This little vig is a great example of those fleeting moments, and I'm gonna have to just straight up say, contest or no, that I'm pretty damn proud of this one! Let's have a look and I'll point out the cool stuff for anyone interested in trying these techniques...
For starters, I thought the use of the dolly elements was a kind of fun use of parts, and I found that they fit over a 2 stud width with a good bit of clutch. I also found, for the lamp, that a rubber band can create a lot of grip when used to fill space between parts that don't fit normally. That's how I managed to secure the hook in the minifig head. Just wrap a rubber band around the straight end of the hook piece, and twist it down into the head element. It holds nicely.
I was also really happy with the rice paper window effect that I managed to achieve with use of the LEGO string element. That was nothing more than the gaps between the 1 x 1 tiles being filled with the string part, secured in back by plates. But, of course, what I'm diggin' the most...
...is the high side-kick from our hero here. No gluing, no cutting, just plain ol' LEGO stickers (white ones so they don't show against the minifig's gi). A tied rubber band finishes out the uniform to make the belt, and walah, action amok!
Ya know, I've studied martial arts for years, but still haven't quite mastered the technique of kicking some fool so hard that he splits in half...oh well, something to strive for, right?
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September 10, 2012 |
I totally love this. Some crazy part usage and techniques used. I am a martial artist too (traditional Kung Fu) but I have never performed a side kick as well as this guy. He must be a true master. Brilliant. Thanks for your comment on my latest. |
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April 10, 2012 |
Wow, I can't believe this got DQed for a little 'fig overhang! Fantastic job, the techniques used are brilliant. I especially like the legs, although the paper screen's a close second. Great work! |
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January 1, 2012 |
Sweeeeet! |
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July 24, 2011 |
Ahhhhh... Stickers. Nice Purist move. :) |
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November 7, 2010 |
The paper wall and the lantern do it for me. I did see a black belt substituting for the sensei one day accidentally kick a large window out. Annoying really, it cost our club a couple of grand to replace the window. |
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hey man, what torso is that on the karate guy? |
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August 11, 2010 |
Wow... four new techniques in one little vig. It looks stunning... the stlye and the way you incorporated the techniques makes this a simply amazing vignette. I certainly got a kick out of it. |
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April 2, 2010 |
Wow, looks fantastic. One thing, I still can't figure out how you did the minifig leg trick. Would you mind explaining in more detail, or posting a pic of how you achieved this kick scenario? |
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Lenard Stipkovic April 1, 2010 |
Wow! This is just so amazing! |
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March 31, 2010 |
Wicked! |
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March 6, 2010 |
Contest or no, the use of parts here is just brilliant. Though if that kick was aimed a bit lower, you'd need to re-name it "nut-buster". (Refer to the ancient far-east proverb "Confucius say: ow mai fa kin dong!") |
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March 5, 2010 |
I see you all have been to the "Chris Phipson Acedemy for Bug-the-holy-hell-out-of-them-until-they-conceed-to-join-your-contest Techniques" Well played, gentleman...I'm in! |
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March 5, 2010 |
Pretty sweet...Oh, and by of way, if perhaps you had the time, would you mind terrribly determining winners in this MOC-off between members of the United Nations of Earth Alliance and the Coalition of Planets? |
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March 4, 2010 |
What? I thought I said how much I liked this vig. Anyway, that's totally awesome, your building imagination is spectacular. |
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March 4, 2010 |
Those effects are simply beutiful, and I must say I laughed at how this sparked an argument with purists on TBB despite being %100 LEGO... P.S The C.O.P and U.N.E are having a MOC-off (again...) and we were wondering if you'd be willing to judge for us. |
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March 4, 2010 |
Ah, Third Comment on this sugject. We (The UNE and COP) Would like for you to judge our small one-round contest. and about the creation, I like the "Leg" design. |
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March 4, 2010 |
You heard Moffatt, We need a judge who is himself skilled in lego building, so the he can properly judge our entries. You fit this description... |
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March 4, 2010 |
Hello again Mr. Kelso. I'm sure you're still recovering from the past little competition you so kindly judged for our rag-tag group of FOLs, but the thing is, I've been signed up in another competition and it needs a judge..... I think you can see where I'm going here. We are fully prepared to go begging elsewhere if you decline though. |
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March 4, 2010 |
I love how you made the legs! Wow, 105 comments! No wonder my Dad says you are one of the best on here! I really like the building too. |
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March 2, 2010 |
Packing so much into one vignette is amazing, but how does the leg balance on the other? |
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March 2, 2010 |
Excellent technique (was unable to make out the high-kick fig method until I read it, and the rice paper background is VERY realistic), a small, excellent vig... this deserves 5/5 no doubt |
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March 2, 2010 |
Wow! I've never seen any of these techniques used before, anywhere. You used some really creative ideas in this, and my favorite is definitely the dolly usage. You are definitely the first one to use that idea (but I haven't seen everything.) Anyways, keep up the creativity and keep those bricks building! |
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February 28, 2010 |
kool... |
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February 28, 2010 |
kool... |
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February 28, 2010 |
kool... |
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February 28, 2010 |
Sorry for calling you out on the overhang Mark. I still love this. :-) |
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Michael Sloper February 27, 2010 |
Seems like the guy kicking the life out of the other guy is having fun. LOL! This is just awesome in so many ways. The great usage of pieces in this pretty much makes this moc shine. Can't wait until your next one! Oh, and could you comment on my AT-AT when you get the time? I would really like your opinion on it. Thanks. http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/188586 |
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February 27, 2010 |
this is an awesome moc! Q:how'd you make the guts? |
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February 25, 2010 |
Cool, Nice kicking motion! |
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February 25, 2010 |
This is to cool Mark! |
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February 25, 2010 |
Mr. Kelso This is your day before reminder for the judging of the Moc-Off, tomorrow (2/26) is the last day for it. |
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February 25, 2010 |
Woa. Awesome butt-kicking move. Nice kung-fu leg. |
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February 24, 2010 |
Oh! So this is why people like your stuff. Mindblowing vig, Kelso. I'm gonna have to improper fraction this one up and give it a 6/5. |
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February 24, 2010 |
i just had a thought: "WHY arn't you one of my favorite builders yet?" i have seen lot's of your mocs and they are really really good, but for some reason i havn't added you to my favorite builders yet. so consider this moc the one that tipped the scales. i love the interesting use of parts, such as the red thingys (i don't remember what they're called) and the kicking minifig, and the net/string for the wall. really cool looking moc. |
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February 24, 2010 |
He he... lego gore.. love it.
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cam m February 23, 2010 |
Ewwwww! But, so cool! |
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February 23, 2010 |
Nice Dojo Mark, and keep practicing ;-) |
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This moc receives a total score of zero (0) points and is DQ'd for breach of the rules. Mark agrees that he broke them, and is in agreement with the penalty. Now that people is sportsmanship and a gentleman in action. Lee. |
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February 23, 2010 |
Still a great bit of work, Mark. That rice paper technique is something else. If only we could get you to use your powers for good...~H |
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February 23, 2010 |
Quoting Lee Jones
I love this moc Mark, and you know my feelings for you are only superseded by my feelings for ewes, but this looks to be about 10.5 studs of overhang. Can you please do me a favour? Can you post another pic of this moc with a 2x4 plates length wise on either side of the moc (so the moc becomes a total of 16-studs wide), then take an overhead shot so I can measure please. The overhang is in contention, and it does look like it breaches the rule by about 1/2 a stud. Thanks man. Lee.
Actually, I think it breaches the rule by MORE than a 1/2 a stud. I've dismantled it already, but I can see in the pic what you're referring to. Looks like a big fat DQ for this one. Too bad, one of my best vigs ever. But I missed seeing that, and rules are rules. |
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February 23, 2010 |
I love this moc Mark, and you know my feelings for you are only superseded by my feelings for ewes, but this looks to be about 10.5 studs of overhang. Can you please do me a favour? Can you post another pic of this moc with a 2x4 plates length wise on either side of the moc (so the moc becomes a total of 16-studs wide), then take an overhead shot so I can measure please. The overhang is in contention, and it does look like it breaches the rule by about 1/2 a stud. Thanks man. Lee. |
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February 22, 2010 |
very nice! so many different techniques ive never seen before used here in such a small space. i love the kick also, but my favorite would have to be either the paper wall or how you used those dollies on the tops of the pillars. plasti-genius! |
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February 22, 2010 |
*speechless* Is that like the last airbender throwing one leg in the air and somehow causes the wind to slice up the foe? That's one kick Master Shifu would like to avoid... XD |
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February 22, 2010 |
Very nice vig! Love your building technic and you can almost see the action here! He is what you call "dead meat" |
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February 22, 2010 |
All sorts of great stuff here! very nice Sir, very nice. |
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February 22, 2010 |
Nicely done. |
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February 22, 2010 |
Superb stuff Mark, so much to admire on an 8x8 vig. The screen effect is very clever, I may borrow that for a trellis in something i'm doing. Plus who can resist cherries for giblets? I know I can't. |
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February 22, 2010 |
Great work Mark. Very creative and superbly executed! |
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February 22, 2010 |
Top shelf! |
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February 22, 2010 |
Mr. Kelso you've done it again, I think it could get close to a Chuck Norris. And reminder that you're judging the COP Vs UNE thing, the entry deadline is the 26th. |
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FOX McCLOUD February 21, 2010 |
awesome |
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FOX McCLOUD February 21, 2010 |
ITZ OVA 9000!!! |
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erik smit February 21, 2010 |
Wonderful! Fantastic part use and thanks for the explanations. Great idea to fit the string part in between 1x1 tiles.
Not really sure about the 'no glue' though... aren't stickers glue? |
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February 21, 2010 |
Pai Mei taught you the Secret Wu Master Pukalan Kick of Death? Why didn't you tell me? |
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February 21, 2010 |
Very Cool!!! I'm still goggling over those legs. Simple, but purely genius... |
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February 21, 2010 |
Blogged by Brothers Brick! NICE! ~ Chris. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Nice, I love the way you used the dollys. Great moc. ~Waff |
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February 21, 2010 |
Well done. 5 points. Now you'll need a bigger hat... |
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February 21, 2010 |
Quoting Mike 3579
Very cool mark! My only question is how far does the white fig. hang out of the vig? It looks like its a little more than 2 studs, but I'm no expert. :-)
Hmm...might be, don't know. I'm moving on, though. I'll leave the hair splitting to you guys. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Very cool mark! My only question is how far does the white fig. hang out of the vig? It looks like its a little more than 2 studs, but I'm no expert. :-) |
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February 21, 2010 |
Sweep the leg! 5 points. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Quoting Sergeant Pepper
Those are some great techniques; nice job! Of course, you meant "voila", right?
Ha, yeah...voila. Artists! Thay Kant spel wurth a carp! (although, come to think of it, spellcheck missed it, too! Sheesh.) |
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February 21, 2010 |
Those are some great techniques; nice job! Of course, you meant "voila", right? |
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February 21, 2010 |
Of all the new (awesome) techniques you used here, I'd have to say that the back wall is the best! That really cought my eye and made me look twice. Sweet vig! Now get back in the studio and crank out another build! Lots of categories here and less than 3 weeks to go! (hehehe) ~ Chris. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Simple idea, with a tremendous impact. It's instantly recognizable and yet very complex for what it is. Fantastic build Mark! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Wow, you have perfectly summed up the action in the pose! The wall design is really nice but its all about the action in the pic. Great stuff. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Very cool stuff, love that kick! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Who can make a very small vignette and get 46 best rates in just a few hours? Yeah, Mark Kelso. And the curious thing: He also deserves it! Nice part usage. |
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February 21, 2010 |
wait a minute, that's not a net, you actually fit al those strings between the tiles ? wow, I can imagine it must have been frustrating |
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February 21, 2010 |
Yet again... another amazing MOC by Kelso. I don't really know what else to say - speechless as I usually am when I see one of your creations I guess. Great build again man and keep it up! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Quoting Keith Goldman
I hope all the overhang issues are correct because I'd hate to see this DQ'd.
Yep, we're good. Thanks. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Some of the best parts usage I've seen in a while. Well played, Mark. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Sweet, it is like a Bruce lee movie. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Sometimes I just feel like giving up. How can you make such a tiny scene with so few parts look so amazing?! So much character and creativity on an 8x8 plate! What's your secret? |
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February 21, 2010 |
Of all the WICKED AWESOME techniques here, I'm really loving the window created from the strings!
And using stickers to keep bricks together! Ingenius! |
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February 21, 2010 |
amazing =), brutal too =D |
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February 21, 2010 |
stickers to keep the legs together...well, they're Lego stickers, again a very interesting use of pieces, I like the use of the net in the decor, great job |
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February 21, 2010 |
You win, Mark. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Quoting Hans Dendauw
Looks to me like it's only a one stud overhang on either side, but maybe I'm seeing it wrong. My question, the two wedges on the legs, in the groin area, they are connected with a sticker? However you did it, it looks magnificent! You should work in the small scale more often, your fans appreciate the frequency in which you post.~H
I corrected the overhang on the top. For the legs, yes...just a white and transparent sticker from an Exo set did the trick. And yeah, I should probably do smaller stuff, but the SHIPs and big dios are where my heart lies with the hobby. Anyway, thanks for the good words! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Color me impressed! |
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February 21, 2010 |
I really like this, the posing of the figure is incredible! Nice work with the detail too. |
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February 21, 2010 |
These are some great techniques. |
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February 21, 2010 |
A beautiful scene by a true master! Even though this is simple, I would've never thought of half the techniques you used. Awesome! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Crafty. I like that wall and dolly technique! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Nice job, these techniques are great! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Nice job, these techniques are great! |
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February 21, 2010 |
A great build, and I'm so stealing that idea with the handcarts; however, what really appeals to me is (of course) the mayhem. Love it! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Looks to me like it's only a one stud overhang on either side, but maybe I'm seeing it wrong. My question, the two wedges on the legs, in the groin area, they are connected with a sticker? However you did it, it looks magnificent! You should work in the small scale more often, your fans appreciate the frequency in which you post.~H |
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February 21, 2010 |
Nice use of unique pieces! |
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February 21, 2010 |
Quoting Thomas N
Mark, quickly, that top bar of the backdrop is 12 studs long. The rules say no protrusion can be over 10. You might want to change it before any judges get here.
Thanks Thomas, I'll double check that. I was thinking the protrusion could be no more than two studs in any direction, but now that you mention that, I think you're right. Cheers!
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February 21, 2010 |
Everything in this vignette is perfect! The action, the background details, the techniques... they're all amazing. I really like the rubber band black belt and the kick. |
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February 21, 2010 |
I find it amazing that no matter the size of the build, you always manage to squeeze in some brand new never before seen technique of awesomeness =) |
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February 21, 2010 |
Excellent job. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Mark, quickly, that top bar of the wall is 12 studs long. The rules say no protrusion can be over 10. You might want to change it before any judges get here. |
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February 21, 2010 |
No way!! Inspiring as usual. The only critique is "walah" should be "voila"! ;) |
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February 21, 2010 |
That is really cool! |
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Your parts usage here is pure genius! I especially enjoyed seeing the dolly pieces; they definitely add to the Asian flavor of the MOC. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Sooooo funny. LOL. |
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February 21, 2010 |
Very Cool! |
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February 21, 2010 |
KEWL! The leg design is pretty nice. Nice blood effects also. ~m9s3s |
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February 21, 2010 |
This is really great! I like the complexity of details on this small space and espacially the technique for the legs! - Kevin |
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