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	Moaiains

Ayumilove

3-28-2008 5:28 AM

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wikipedia, wiki, moai, moais, easter, easter island

Ayumilove says:

It reminds me of Naboo in Star Wars Battlefront!

Google the picture to see what I'm talking about.

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