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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342160/#p342160</link>
			<description><![CDATA[That looks awesome.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (osomstudios)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342137/#p342137</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Looks great, Squid. I think I'll experiment with your technique myself, just to learn some more about building robots (I could never get them to work :P).]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (rioforce)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[That is so cool!
It looks as if the elbow joint is quite limited but that doesn't stop it from looking like a masterpiece.
It must be put on Lego Ideas! I'll support it.

I'll make it my wallpaper if you don't mind.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Kd2000)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 04:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342091/#p342091</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm a huge robot fan, and I love it!]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (HoldingOurOwn)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:13:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342082/#p342082</link>
			<description><![CDATA[[quote]Obviously it is your design, so I wouldn't post anything with it in it, but it will be fun to play around with it just for fun.[/quote]

You can post whatever you want with it, make full film, anything.  I don't want to keep techniques to myself.  I used a lot of common techniques for hardsuits I borrowed anyway.  A thanks in the video would be okay.

[quote=Mr Vertigo]Incidentally, do you plan on using minifigures and robots, or would it be robots only?[/quote]

I'm open to both possibilities.  I've been thinking about each of them.  Not sure yet, though.  I might even make multiple films with robots using similar designs.  I mainly did this to open up possibilities for whenever I finally thought up an idea that suits it.  Of course, I have no shortage of other ideas right now.

I'd really like to make a BRAWL or THAC film about this robot.  Of course, one isn't supposed to think of that sort of thing beforehand.  Although having a prototype for a character seems reasonable enough.  Perhaps If I can think of in idea that works with the droid and the next theme I could do something.

Whatever it is in, though, I would really like the character to be silent.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Squid)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342080/#p342080</link>
			<description><![CDATA[[quote=Squid]Also, if anyone else wants to build one of these and try it out before me, feel free.[/quote]

Great, I was wanting too. Obviously it is your design, so I wouldn't post anything with it in it, but it will be fun to play around with it just for fun.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (GEF)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342079/#p342079</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's actually pretty sturdy, guys.  The double clipping technique I used keeps it together pretty nicely.

Also, if anyone else wants to build one of these and try it out before me, feel free.

I might work on the lower arms a bit more.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Squid)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342077/#p342077</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Oh yeah, forgot to mention I love the design of the joints, particularly how you used the t-piece in conjunction with the clips.  It looks very mechanical and prototype-like.  I'd suggest perhaps adding a splash of colour here and there instead of making it all grey, but aside from that I honestly have no other suggestions.  It looks fantastic.

[quote=Squid]Fair points all around.  I've decided before that I should make all of the robots be unique as so the character design is kept interesting.  As it's something we rarely get to see in brickfilms, since most of our characters are roughly the same shape.[/quote]

Yeah, this is definitely what you should go for.  If you have the freedom to design the characters as you please instead of relying on minifigures you should definitely use it to its fullest potential.  Creating visual contrast in the designs is certainly something to explore.

Incidentally, do you plan on using minifigures and robots, or would it be robots only?]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342072/#p342072</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Squid, that is amazing. 
Sure, some of the joints may be a bit fragile, but I wouldn't change a thing.
It looks beast.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Pritchard Studios)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Honestly, it looks amazing. I personally love the clip joints, they provide an interesting look that I would love to see in motion. As far as being thick and heavy, that doesn't bother me, I like it more than I think I would like a taller slender one.

The head doesn't seem quite right, maybe it is too normal compared to the rest of the body. Also, having the wrists a bit shorter would also help. They look too fragile at the moment compared to the rest of the thick beefy body.

But overall, sweet design! :P

[b]edit:[/b] On second thought, I agree with Pritchard. I wouldn't change a thing if I were you.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (GEF)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342068/#p342068</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wow! Personally, I think that looks just perfect, Squid! As long as they aren't too fragile, I think those joints look a lot better than if you were to use Mixel ones. The joints you used give it a much more complex, realistic look IMO.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Brickcrazy)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342067/#p342067</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fair points all around.  I've decided before that I should make all of the robots be unique as so the character design is kept interesting.  As it's something we rarely get to see in brickfilms, since most of our characters are roughly the same shape.

I spied that a few of the Mixels sets were on sale on the LEGO Shop site, thus even cheaper than usual.  Hopefully I can get some coin before they're sold out and snag a few.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Squid)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342066/#p342066</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think you should definitely get some Mixel joints.  I have a few and they feel fantastic, though I have yet to make much use of them.  They feel very solid and stable, and though they obviously won't carry as much weight as Bionicle joints they'd easily be strong enough for the size you're aiming for.  The sockets are the same size as some of the balls of older bricks, so bricks like [url=http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2736]this[/url] are compatible.  They fit snugly in the sockets and have the exact same clutch as new Mixel balls.  Aside from the new joints, the Mixel sets have loads of generally useful parts besides, and they're super cheap at £3 a bag so you wouldn't need to spend much money to get some.

Plus they'll probably simplify the design somewhat so you won't have to rely as much on complicated and probably fragile joints made from clips and suchlike (which also tend to use up your vital bricks).  It'd also be great to inject some variety in your robot designs.  This one you've built here looks pretty thick and heavy, I'd like to see a comparatively tall and slender one.

And as far as getting money goes, all you have to do is get a job.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 18:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342065/#p342065</link>
			<description><![CDATA[That looks boss, Squid.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Harborlight)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 18:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Optimal LEGO Robot Design]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/342064/#p342064</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well, after going though a whole lot of prototypes, I've come up with this:

[img]https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/16586251696_0a9bfcd0ef_b.jpg[/img]

Overall, I'm really happy with it.  I had to spent a lot of time making sure that none of the joints were too loose or too tight so it could be easily moved about.

It has 22 different joints, which is more than three times the number of a standard minifigure, giving it a great range of flexibility.

It also is only around about twice the size of a minifigure.  And I'm really, really happy that I was able to get it that small.  Thus I should only have to build sets around about twice the size of minifigure scale.  Because it still uses clip hands, I can still make it hold most of the accessories that a minifigure can hold.

I'm fresh out of a few of the vital elements required to build this, but perhaps I might be able to create some similar but different designs with other elements so it can have some friends (or perhaps some adversaries.  A flexible robot fight scene would be a marvelous thing to see).]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Squid)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 18:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
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