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May 14, 2011. 4:49 PMtayrazz:D says:
THAT COIN BLOCK IS RAD!!!!!
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May 3, 2011. 3:51 PMWin Guy says:
LOL I LOVE THAT COIN BLOCK! I GIVE IT A 5/5!
Win Guy
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Apr 14, 2011. 4:54 PMusername252 says:
Trends always have better leverage. I have nothing against Mario or Zelda, but Minecraft? Never heard of that kind of game. Still, it was fun to enter. Wished I could have won something, but the things I made are rewarding enough. Thank you Instructables for giving me a motive to experiment and create.
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Apr 14, 2011. 5:33 PMfungus amungus (author) says:
Minecraft is pretty new, but has already attracted a lot of people playing it. Since it's a lot about building (as I understand it), it's not a big surprise that it would be appealing to Instructables folks as well.
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Apr 14, 2011. 1:51 PMvigothecarpathian says:
Shucks! I came so close, too! I kinda think I might have missed something basic about what exactly to post since I did not get featured after being so meticulous with my instructable. Oh, well...maybe I'll figure things out for my second instructable.

Nonetheless, Congrats to all the winners!

Cheers!
Vigo
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Apr 14, 2011. 12:59 PMthe streek says:
Its been a great contest. Congrats to the other winners!
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Apr 14, 2011. 12:19 PMZachariah Cruse says:
I had a blast! There was a lot of tough competition, everyone should be proud of their work! Good job everyone! Thanks for making this so much fun! I look forward to contests like this in the future!
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Apr 14, 2011. 11:43 AMmikeasaurus says:
fun contest, great job everyone!
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Apr 14, 2011. 10:25 AML.D.M. says:
Meh. How did mine not at least win the Buckyballs? :/

Anyways, however bitter I am, congrats to the winners. :)
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Apr 14, 2011. 10:45 AMfungus amungus (author) says:
Well, Portal 2 comes out in less than a week. There's always that for consolation.
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Apr 14, 2011. 10:17 AMSHIFT! says:
Wow, I can't believe I actually won something! It's hard for me to state my satisfaction, but thank you Instructables for liking a creation I made from paper stock and my spare time!


Please have another contest like this and great job to all the other Builders out there!
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Apr 13, 2011. 12:46 PMZachariah Cruse says:
Hey, just wondering if anyone knows what time the winners will be announced tomorrow.
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Apr 14, 2011. 5:20 AMtankthelineman says:
Right now the date is April 14 and they didn't announce the winners yet. :(
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Apr 14, 2011. 9:19 AMZachariah Cruse says:
I know!! Ahhh! I'm so impatient.
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:59 AMimshanedulong says:
I figured my minecraft pickaxe would get more views... It is like the most popular game right now.
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Apr 10, 2011. 7:34 PMcuda68 says:
what about Black Ops? It's popular too.
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Apr 6, 2011. 4:14 AMLEGODUDE88 says:
Same here. I made a minecraft pickaxe mounted in a box, and it only has like 140 views! Crazy! How many does yours have?
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Apr 6, 2011. 5:12 PMimshanedulong says:
Uh... 680... sorry.
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Apr 6, 2011. 4:17 AMLEGODUDE88 says:
Holy crap! Yours has over 600! And you said that wasn't many! Lol
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Apr 7, 2011. 8:23 AMlerickson says:
So, After Judging is over will like 50 people still be in the running? or will the winners be announced and given their pizes?- this is the first conntest I have entered and dont know what is really going on...
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Apr 10, 2011. 1:51 PMD00M99 says:
Generally there won't be that many finalists. After the submission phase comes the voting phase, which I'm sure you know. After voting ends Instructables takes the Instructables with the most votes, as well as a select few that they pick themselves, and puts them in the finalists. Then in the judging phase there's panel of judges consisted of Instructables staff, some selected Instructables members, and anyone sponsoring or related to Instructables in the contest. They (individually) rate each Instructable 1-9 and average out the scores later, and that's how it works!

Winners are announced after the judging phase on the contest page. Anyone who participated would get a private message telling you if you won or if you didn't make it. If you won they'll PM you a form to fill out to send the prize to you. Which I most certainly hope it happens to me. :)
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Apr 7, 2011. 12:50 PMcuda68 says:
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Apr 10, 2011. 1:43 PMD00M99 says:
Classics are the best. Anyway, the Zelda Treasure chest got the highest amount of votes anyway (114) so yeah...

I posted a list in the comments above.
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Apr 7, 2011. 3:23 PMlancealotx21 says:
Why didn't the zombie perk-cola bottles make it!?!?!
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Apr 10, 2011. 1:41 PMD00M99 says:
About an hour before the voting ended I did a quick tally of all the entries votes. The Perk-Cola bottles only got about less than 20 votes, maybe a few more if I don't remember correctly.

Anything above 20 votes I recorded and posted to Instructables Facebook wall. In case you don't have a Facebook, here they are;

Mario Yoshi Costume-26 votes
Real Life Coin Block-33 votes
Bullet Bill Rocket-43 votes
8-Bit Perler Bead Stand-44 votes
Iron Man X-Box Case- 51 votes
Minecraft Creeper Doll-52 votes
Portable N64-65 votes
Arwing Bike-66 votes
Blanket MARIO-72 votes
Legend of Zelda Treasure Chest-114 votes

Now these are only the tallys. Remember Instructables themselves pick out a few too, which goes to show why the Mario Yoshi Costume got up there too.


So in other words, you didn't get a lot of votes, and Instructables didn't choose yours. :(
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Apr 7, 2011. 6:18 PMcuda68 says:
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Apr 7, 2011. 8:43 PMbradsprojects says:
If you check out wikipedia:

Super Mario Bros sold 40.24 Million Copies
Halo sold 5 Million copies
cod is less than a Million
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Apr 15, 2011. 5:51 PMsdudley says:
Uhhh... yea, Halo sold 5 million copies but that was within the first 20 minutes of release.  Mario had 20 years!  :)~
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Apr 7, 2011. 8:53 PMvigothecarpathian says:
Even newer Mario games sold more:

Mario 64 sold 11 million copies
Super Mario Galaxy sold 8.84 million copies
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Apr 8, 2011. 7:42 AMcuda68 says:
Still, there's companies like Machinima and Rooster Teeth that have made millions of dollars using Halo and CoD. And also, Halo and CoD are rated M, so what are the kids who's parents won't let them play it turn to? Mario. And also, you think if Halo and CoD made over 150 games they wouldn't have sold more?
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Apr 9, 2011. 10:48 PMHaliburt says:
No, no I don't think that.
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Apr 10, 2011. 7:23 PMcuda68 says:
I bet if you asked people between 15-20some years which game they would rather play, call of duty with it's epic single player where you have to jump a 300 ft gap with a snowmobile and an even more epic multiplayer where you can play millions of people when ever you want, or mario where you play as a plumber who runs around killing somehow very-harmul turtles to save a princess trapped by an even more harm-ful turtle. I think they would pick CoD.

now kids under 15 would probably mostly pick CoD if they're aloud to. And kids under 10 would probably pick mario.

Anyway, Call of Duty is still way better than Mario.
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Apr 11, 2011. 2:45 PMHaliburt says:
Flaws in your rebuttal:
1) The snowmobile jump is in 1 game and not that cool after the 2nd time you do it

2) You explained multiplayer in every game ever, not specifically CoD

3) Multiplayer isn't that great

4) The way you described Mario makes it 3 million times cooler

5) You spelt "allowed" wrong. Now I doubt your intelligence

6) It's an opinion. Who honestly cares?

7) I just so happen to be 15. CoD is fun, sure. But it's not that great. Mario has so many more aspects of a good game it's be crazy to list everything great about it. CoD has guns, so what? Go hunting sometime, seriously.
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May 1, 2011. 5:50 PMcuda68 says:
Oh, I'm sorry I spelled allowed wrong. I'm so sorry I didn't look back over my internet post. I hope some nerd named Haliburt doesn't think I'm dumb. That would break my heart.

And you must be blind because MW2's multiplayer is unbelievably fun. But you wouldn't know that because your mom won't let you play M rated games.
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May 2, 2011. 12:44 PMHaliburt says:
Cool story, bro
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Apr 7, 2011. 4:53 PMSHIFT! says:
GLaDOS' Addendum:  Huh, looks like I made it INto the_ FinaLISts.  I guess I should FINally forgive you for MURdering me then, since it's good Enough to be nominAted.  But I'm still going _to_ hold a grudge until Portal 2 comes out.

The Enrichment Center and Matt Co would've liked to thank everyone on InstructAbles for voting.  But unfortunately, they-are-dead.
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Apr 7, 2011. 4:05 PMLEGODUDE88 says:
Dang, I didn't win. I worked hard on mine! Oh well, good luck to the finalists! I hope the creeper doll wins!
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Apr 7, 2011. 3:00 PMusername252 says:
Aww... I didn't make it. I worked hard on my projects too. Oh well, can't win them all. Maybe next time.
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Apr 7, 2011. 11:25 AMvigothecarpathian says:
Congrats to everyone who both made the finalist and those who didn't. There are a ton of cool instructables here, and it must have been very tough to get this narrowed down to 22 finalists.

Wow, just imagine the thousands of hours collectively put into these projects!
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Apr 7, 2011. 5:47 AMZachariah Cruse says:
Does it show the finalists for anyone else? Also, when does judging end?
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Apr 7, 2011. 6:43 AM16nato says:
It ends at 11:59p.m. PST on April 11.
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Apr 5, 2011. 7:04 PMchillaxdr says:
vote for my hayabusa helm ^ ^!
good luck to all entries!
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Apr 6, 2011. 8:42 AM16nato says:
I'll vote for yours if you vote for this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
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Apr 6, 2011. 2:13 PMchillaxdr says:
sure ^^
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:31 PM16nato says:
I just voted for yours. Thanks a million!!!
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:51 PMD00M99 says:
And me too!

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Apr 6, 2011. 4:17 PM16nato says:
If I vote for yours will you vote for this?: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
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Apr 6, 2011. 8:09 PMD00M99 says:
Sure. :)
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Apr 6, 2011. 9:09 PM16nato says:
I just voted for all of yours. Thanks!!!!!
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Apr 6, 2011. 9:11 PMD00M99 says:
YAYZ!!! THANKS!!!
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Apr 6, 2011. 10:30 PM16nato says:
Sure.
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Apr 7, 2011. 4:57 AMchillaxdr says:
does judging end today?
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Apr 7, 2011. 6:43 AM16nato says:
It ends at 11:59p.m. PST on April 11.
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Apr 7, 2011. 12:05 AMTwinmum says:
oooh, that limbo between the end of voting and the announcement of finalists

Good luck everyone
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Apr 7, 2011. 12:22 AMD00M99 says:
Good luck to everyone !
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Apr 5, 2011. 1:03 AMbluebean says:
I also think its More fair if people search through every entry before voting rather then checking out the ones in the comments , but once everyone is posting, may aswell check out my Arcade machine:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-machine-1/

Good luck to all entries! :):)
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:47 PM16nato says:
I will vote for yours if you vote for this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
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Apr 6, 2011. 4:25 PMbluebean says:
lol,inside trading going on here...ok fine, i will , but how do i know if u voted 4 mine?
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Apr 6, 2011. 5:08 PM16nato says:
I just gave you the eleventh vote. I am a man of my word.
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Apr 4, 2011. 1:29 PMSHIFT! says:
I know both Beemo and GLaDOS would be quite satisfied, please :)
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Apr 5, 2011. 10:34 AMSHIFT! says:
Courtesy Links: GLaDOS http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Scale-GLaDOS-Papercraft-Replica/

BMO: http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Times-BMO-Roommate-GBC-Mod/
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Apr 5, 2011. 10:36 AMSHIFT! says:
Oh, and also my Video Game Ice Casts: http://www.instructables.com/id/FREE-Z-or-How-to-make-VG-Ice-Casts-from-Papercraft/
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:51 PMD00M99 says:
I liked the ice casts the best. :)

Vote for me too!
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Apr 4, 2011. 8:23 PMEdge says:
Vote for my Player Pin Pie please.
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:48 PM16nato says:
I will vote for your pie if you vote for this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
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Apr 6, 2011. 3:50 PMD00M99 says:
And vote for mine too! :D

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Apr 4, 2011. 6:42 PMusername252 says:
Good luck to everyone's entries! I find it more fair if people looked at everyone's entries rather than just voting for the featured ones. Just saying; I seem to see it often.

Besides that, here's a few entries I've placed. Hope that you vote for them.
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Apr 6, 2011. 10:04 AM16nato says:
I'll vote for both of yours if you vote for this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
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Apr 6, 2011. 2:57 PMusername252 says:
Sure. If you want, vote for my other entries. Hope that yours get chosen!
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Apr 5, 2011. 7:47 AMlerickson says:
this is so cool
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Apr 5, 2011. 10:42 AMusername252 says:
Thank you. I've seen your entry and I was very impressed. Hope that both our entries get far!
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Apr 6, 2011. 2:28 PM16nato says:
If you want to please vote for this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
I would be extremely grateful!!!!
Good luck----16nato
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Apr 6, 2011. 8:41 AM16nato says:
Have you've ever wanted handheld system that can run Nes,SNes,and Sega games? Well now you can!! Check this out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Handheld-SegaNesand-Snes-Emulator/
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Apr 5, 2011. 10:59 AMMr. Jake says:
That handheld emulators instructables is SO useful. My brother made it and uses it ALL the time now! Thanks!
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Apr 5, 2011. 1:24 PM16nato says:
Thanks a lot!
Apr 1, 2011. 10:09 PMsguthrie says:
I love how these contests pull a blank till the last 2 weeks. Then all the cool stuff comes out.
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Apr 4, 2011. 1:41 AMD00M99 says:
IKR? I look at the contest and think, "No one is posting anything...I might have a good chance!"

Then on the last day it says there are about 200 entries... -__-

Here's mine: http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Apr 5, 2011. 7:49 AMlerickson says:
I think mine was pretty nice check it out- it is one of the top ones under rating- zombie perk cola bottles- I put it up like the second week on contest!
Apr 5, 2011. 5:15 AMlericksonm says:

hey go to th rating section and vote for the zombie perk cola bottles!
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Apr 4, 2011. 4:38 AMLEGODUDE88 says:
Does it take a while for contest entries to show up in the entries box? I posted mine last night and I clicked enter in the game.life contest. But it's not showing up! Any help is appreciated!
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Apr 5, 2011. 4:21 AMLEGODUDE88 says:
Ok. Never mind. It showed up. Check out how to make a minecraft pickaxe lamp! Good luck to everyone!
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Apr 4, 2011. 6:00 PMchillaxdr says:
vote for my hayabusa helm ^^
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Apr 4, 2011. 9:46 AMthe streek says:
Check out my "Super Mario Riding Yoshi" Costume!
http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Yoshi-Rider-Costume/
If you like it, a VOTE is much appreciated!
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Apr 4, 2011. 3:49 AMdarkscourge22 says:
if you entered yesterday will it be up in time for voting?
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Apr 4, 2011. 2:11 AMTwinmum says:
Good luck to everyone with an entry. There are some amazing things here.

Norma
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Apr 3, 2011. 6:34 PMHaliburt says:
Yes! Finished with a few hours left!
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Apr 3, 2011. 8:21 PMLEGODUDE88 says:
i just finished also! hoping it shows up in time! i really want to win! good luck to all who entered! =)
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Apr 4, 2011. 1:39 AMD00M99 says:
I published it with 10 minutes to spare! And I didn't polish it off until 1:30! :D

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Apr 4, 2011. 1:38 AMD00M99 says:
HEY GUYS check out my Instructable for a bicycle ARWING!!! Don't forget to rate it and vote! THANKS EVERYONE!!! :D

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Mar 28, 2011. 9:50 PMeyebot117 says:
You guys are going to love my entry. But you'll all have to wait until it's completed first!
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Mar 30, 2011. 6:53 PMD00M99 says:
What game is it going to be related to?
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Apr 2, 2011. 3:09 PMeyebot117 says:
Half Life 2. That's all I'm gonna say! I'm publishing it tonight. It looks amazing.
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Apr 2, 2011. 3:55 PMD00M99 says:
And all I have to say is Star Fox.

Let's D-D-D-D-D-D-D-DUEL!!!
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Apr 2, 2011. 10:19 PMsillyzombie666 says:
I CAN'T LET YOU DO THAT STAR FOX
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Apr 3, 2011. 10:32 AMD00M99 says:
DO A BARREL ROLL! (PRESS Z OR R TWICE)
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Apr 4, 2011. 1:37 AMD00M99 says:
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Apr 2, 2011. 9:33 PMeyebot117 says:
Sure. No problem. ;)
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Apr 4, 2011. 1:37 AMD00M99 says:
I saw your Gravity Gun... but can it match the might of an ARWING?!?!?!??!?!

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arwing-Bicycle/
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Mar 29, 2011. 1:40 PMlerickson says:
alright dude cant wait!
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Apr 1, 2011. 7:14 AMElvenChild says:
would an instructable on how to play marathon (circa 1995) on os x, linux & windows be accepted


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