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[Tufi Piyufi]

Official BBC Contest #63: You're Fired!

The theme for this year's Brickfair is fire. You know, that little thing that enabled something called civilization. No big deal. It's a good theme. Very... Bionicle-y.

Eleven years and you can still hear the AFOLs cringe.

I'm standing by that one, though. Fire was only, what, a key player for years and years? We got swords made out of fire, or at least plastic representations of such. Villages built into volcanoes. Powerful flaming warriors. Fire was big. Yeah, that sounds like a good theme to me.

This time around, you're going to build a fire-related MOC that wouldn't be terribly out of place in the Bionicle universe. Please, no canonical characters: let's not have a Tahus' Club thing going. And then, once you've built and entered your MOC, send it to Brickfair! We'll have a diorama of fire MOCs there and it's gonna be sweet. Finalists will be required to send their MOCs, but all eligible entrants are welcome to participate as well.

And why might you do this? Besides the standard ovation and fame forever, MOCs sent in to Brickfair will come back with shiny prototypes. Furthermore, for the winner of this contest, we have a matching set of all six Rahkshi (one of them even has a flame-looking staff) graciously donated by Kevin Hinkle.

Burn stuff!!!*

*please do not burn stuff

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Entries begin being accepted as soon as this topic is posted, and will stop being accepted on Sunday, June 17th at 11:59 P.M. EST. We will accept unlimited entries for this contest, so there's no need to rush your entry. To enter, simply post a link to your .jpg or .gif entry picture in this topic. Your entry post in this thread should appear as follows:

Entry Name:
Entry Pic URL:
Topic URL (if applicable):

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A running tally of entrants will be updated daily IN A SEPARATE PINNED TOPIC, which will be posted shortly after the first entries are received.

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Voting Process:

Preliminary Voting begins June 19th and ends June 22nd at 11:59 P.M. EST.
Final Voting begins August 4th and ends August 5th at 11:59 P.M. EST.
The contest winner and final voting results will be posted in a separate thread on August 6th

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Rules:

1) Your entry may not have been published prior to the start of this contest. You may make your own topic before posting in the official entry thread, but you must create a post in the entry topic before it is closed in order to be officially entered. If, after posting your entry anywhere on BZP but before officially entering it (including the blogs), you modify it and then enter it, you will be disqualified. You may only start one topic for your entry. Please post only one main pic in this entry thread and a link to the rest of the pics in the gallery on your image host (most likely Brickshelf, Photobucket, or Flickr). You can do pictures as normal in your own separate thread. If you need help posting pictures, please see this topic.

2) Don't PM the contest host unless you have to. Ask questions in this topic and the host or an assistant will answer it.

3) Painted parts are NOT ALLOWED. No non-LEGO parts. All other LEGO parts are fair game; however, for the most part, they should be Bionicle pieces and Technic pieces. Let's say, at least 75% of the MOC Bionicle/Technic parts. Pictures in which the appearance of the MOC has been edited in Photoshop or other editing software are also prohibited. If either method is used, the MOC will be disqualified. The background may be edited, as long as it does not alter the appearance of the MOC.

4) Only one entry per member. You cannot switch or modify models mid contest. Once you have entered, you may not "un-enter" your models and enter new or modified ones in their stead. You may opt to bow out of the contest for whatever reason but you cannot reenter under such a situation. If you get disqualified for any reason, you will not be allowed to reenter with another MOC in that contest.

5) Any flaming will result in disqualification from the contest. Competition is good if you keep it clean. Everyone play fair, NO WHINING, no insults. I reserve the right to DQ any entry at any time for any reason.

6) Absolutely, positively NO CHEATING! Anyone found to be cheating or even suspected of cheating will face immediate disqualification from this contest and will be banned from participating in future contests. They will likely also be banned from the site. Mods know this information, so you're not fooling anyone but yourself by thinking you can get away with it. We run a check on people with multiple accounts too, which is an offense that results in banning from BZP entirely, aside from the contest... DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.

7) No "this is unfair" posting. Some people have more parts, money, time, fish, gigs left on your hard drive, etc than others. That's life; we each have to do our best with what we have. Any excessive complaining may, at the judgment of the contest runner, disqualify you!

8) Discussion is encouraged. Feel free to ask questions about models you see or about the contest in general. This is for us, the BBC builders; let's have some fun with it.

9) The contest is open to all BZP members, and voting is open to all BZP members to participate in even if they did not enter an MOC. "Advertising" your MOC is fine by making a signature or avatar reminding people to vote for you, but mass-PMing is frowned upon and will just get you disqualified. Advertising your MOC in someone else's thread is also a major no-no. Spamming may result in proto loss or even post-count reductions, so don't do it.

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Prizes:

The winner will receive a set of six Rahkshi graciously donated by Kevin Hinkle and TLG. MOCs sent into Brickfair will receive prototype pieces.
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Contest Hosts:

Tufi Piyufi
DeeVee

Contest Assistants:

McSmeag


Well, what are you waiting for? Get building already!

[Ballom]

Sweet theme! Also seems rather flexible, so we'll certainly see a wide variety of MOCs for this one, I'm sure.

Well, I'll definitely have to start working on something soon.

~B~

[///dotcom///]

Sounds interesting. I'm going to have to try to whip something up for the contest and send it to Brickfair too, since I ended up not being able to contribute to Cascade like a total tool.

Should be fun.

[Zorrakh]

Does lava count as fire (at least in name only)?

EDIT: Also, could one of the staff members give information on sending things in for Brickfair? It'd be a little difficult for people to mail their stuff in if they don't know how.

Edited by Zorrakh, Jun 02 2012 - 12:52 PM.

[Tomaku]

I am sorry but this should have been pronounced before cascade so those who sent it to cascade would have had any chance to reach the final

[Sparkytron]

So it has to be something that could be in the Bionicle universe? Ah, man I wanted to build something from a game which goes perfectly with the theme fire but would incredible out of place in the Bionicle universe

[Architect]

Oh, I am so very, very definitely entering this. But one question. Does bringing the MOC to Brickfair yourself count as sending it in? Because I'll be attending, and mailing in a MOC ahead of time seems unnecessary.

[Phantomesque]

K, I'll probably enter this. Looking forward to these entries.
Funny how last night, I was wondering when the next BBC contest is.

~Gravity

[Toa of Dancing]

Burn stuff? Perfect...

Expect (but don't actually because I'm lazy) something from me.

[Hurricane iBrow]

Perhaps I'll try my hand at this even though I suck; prototype parts (even just one) would be pretty sweet to have.

-ibrow

[DeeVee]

I am sorry but this should have been pronounced before cascade so those who sent it to cascade would have had any chance to reach the final

We thought about that, and we knew some people who sent stuff in already might be upset, and that's understandable. But it became a matter of that yes, I volunteered to take stuff with me to Brickfair if it was sent in for Cascade, and 16 packages later I don't know if I could have afforded to take any more. It was kind of a money issue for me. That and the Brickfair theme is fire, the Brickfair display will have the fire diorama, and setting it up at Cascade first would have defeated the purpose.

Oh, I am so very, very definitely entering this. But one question. Does bringing the MOC to Brickfair yourself count as sending it in? Because I'll be attending, and mailing in a MOC ahead of time seems unnecessary.

If you're going to be there yes, you can just bring it. It just has to be at Brickfair.

[Senrab]

Fire, huh? That seems like an easy enough theme, I should definitely be able to enter this one.

[Phantomesque]

Tufi, just noticed something, you messed up the dates. The finals dates I believe should be July 4th and 5th not August, right?

~Gravity

Edited by Gravity Caiox, Jun 02 2012 - 05:45 PM.

[Tomaku]

August is correct as that is when brickfair is.

[tent163phantoka]

I may not be able to send it to brickfair, but that's only if I become a finalist, right? because I don't have much money.

[Tufi Piyufi]

Does lava count as fire (at least in name only)?

EDIT: Also, could one of the staff members give information on sending things in for Brickfair? It'd be a little difficult for people to mail their stuff in if they don't know how.

Lava totally counts.

There should be more details soon. We'll let you know then.

So it has to be something that could be in the Bionicle universe? Ah, man I wanted to build something from a game which goes perfectly with the theme fire but would incredible out of place in the Bionicle universe

Firey and Bionicley. Those are the two major criteria.

Tufi, just noticed something, you messed up the dates. The finals dates I believe should be July 4th and 5th not August, right?

~Gravity

No, the finals are taking place in August because voting, as usual, will take place both on BZP and at Brickfair.

[Dralcax]

Hmm... Just this morning I noticed the HF flame looked like feathers... And now I see this. Definitely entering!

Also, what are the rules on digital MOCs this time? There needs to be a standardized BBCC rule regarding that.

[tent163phantoka]

Entry Name:Tahnok Protractor*
Entry Pic URL:http://www.majhost.c...ctor4bbcc63.jpg
Topic URL (if applicable): here you are.
*I got Protractor and Drawing Compass(what this really is) confused. it i actually a drawing compass.

Edited by tent163phantoka, Jun 04 2012 - 12:34 PM.

[Electric Turahk]

This is certainly a pretty hot theme. I'll be looking forward to seeing the firey passion of builders put to the test. And of course it'll be an anxious wait to answer the burning question of who the ultimate winner will be.

:3

Really do think this is an interesting theme, though, and am looking forward to what comes of it. It'll be one awesome display.

~|ET|~

[christo1096]

are toa, matoran, and turaga count?

[Obsessionist]

I may not enter, just because I've already payed to send DeeVee stuff and don't want to ship more. On the other hand, this is an amazing theme, and I have a great idea...

[Vaka-Nui]

5) Any flaming will result in disqualification from the contest.

Does anyone else seeing the problem with this?

[Obsessionist]

5) Any flaming will result in disqualification from the contest.

Does anyone else seeing the problem with this?

I noticed that too, it might narrow down the entries just a tad.

[Makaru]

Do you guys need help coordinating Canadian entries to the show?

[~Legoman~]

Sounds like a fun theme; I'll see if I can get something together. I'm a bit limited right now because a lot of my red is tied down in WIPs, but if inspiration strikes I'll throw something together.

[ankyfdarkness]

Sounds like fun. I'll see if I can get the 'ol brain primed and readied for some MoCing.

[Bfahome]

Does the fire have to be red/orange?

Edited by Bfahome, Jun 04 2012 - 04:43 PM.

[Senrab]

This time around, you're going to build a fire-related MOC that wouldn't be terribly out of place in the Bionicle universe. Please, no canonical characters: let's not have a Tahus' Club thing going.

Does this mean no Toa at all, or just no canonical Toa? Like if I was going to make my own Toa instead of Tahu, would it be allowed?

[Takanuinuva]

My entry

Entry Name: Pheonix Kahu
Entry Pic URL: http://upload.bricks...nuva/mc/007.jpg
Topic URL (if applicable): http://www.bzpower.c...?showtopic=5196

Could I just enter this on the forums and not send it to Brickfair. I don't want to lose my fire parts I used.

If not What is the address to send to brickfair.

Do you guys need help coordinating Canadian entries to the show?

I need help since I'm canadian

[Taipu1]

I am tempted by this, but unsure of the whole sending off to Brickfair thing. However, you're overly persuasive with the whole Prototype piece thing. I want one of those badly...

[Ballom]

So, although canonical characters are banned, are we allowed to make MOCs that are still of certain species/groups that exist in the storyline (for example, Toa, Skakdi, Xian, etc.)?

~B~

[Obsessionist]

So canon objects are fair game?

[Gatanui]

So, although canonical characters are banned, are we allowed to make MOCs that are still of certain species/groups that exist in the storyline (for example, Toa, Skakdi, Xian, etc.)?

~B~

I am joining Ballom's question. Are we allowed to build, say, a random Toa of Fire as long as it is not Tahu?

This sounds like an awesome contest. The topic title instantaneously gripped my attention. I have a couple of ideas already, now let's see if one of then is executable and whether I can finish my entry in time.

-Gata

Edited by Gatanui, Jun 05 2012 - 08:07 AM.

[Taipu1]

So, although canonical characters are banned, are we allowed to make MOCs that are still of certain species/groups that exist in the storyline (for example, Toa, Skakdi, Xian, etc.)?

~B~

I am joining Ballom's question. Are we allowed to build, say, a random Toa of Fire as long as it is not Tahu?

This sounds like an awesome contest. The topic title instantaneously gripped my attention. I have a couple of ideas already, now let's see if one of then is executable and whether I can finish my entry in time.

-Gata

I'll join that question as well, I've already made up the basic thing. It looks like Iron Man wearing Tahu Mistika's mask. I was planning it probably to be a Toa, but it's a pretty bulked up one, so it doesn't have to be if it's not allowed for the contest.

You'll take entries from outside the US for Brickfair right?

Edited by Taipu1, Jun 05 2012 - 10:42 AM.

[Zakar0%]

Entry Name: Consumed
Entry Pic URL: Here
Topic URL (if applicable): Topic
Zakaro

[Tufi Piyufi]

Hmm... Just this morning I noticed the HF flame looked like feathers... And now I see this. Definitely entering!

Also, what are the rules on digital MOCs this time? There needs to be a standardized BBCC rule regarding that.

No digital MOCs, especially since you can't send those in.

are toa, matoran, and turaga count?

Yes, they are eligible.

Does the fire have to be red/orange?

Yeah. Bionicle doesn't really get very daring with depictions of fire.

This time around, you're going to build a fire-related MOC that wouldn't be terribly out of place in the Bionicle universe. Please, no canonical characters: let's not have a Tahus' Club thing going.

Does this mean no Toa at all, or just no canonical Toa? Like if I was going to make my own Toa instead of Tahu, would it be allowed?

No canonical Toa.

My entry

Entry Name: Pheonix Kahu
Entry Pic URL: http://upload.bricks...nuva/mc/007.jpg
Topic URL (if applicable): http://www.bzpower.c...?showtopic=5196

Could I just enter this on the forums and not send it to Brickfair. I don't want to lose my fire parts I used.

If not What is the address to send to brickfair.

Do you guys need help coordinating Canadian entries to the show?

I need help since I'm canadian

If you make the finals and you don't send in your entry, you will be disqualified.

Addresses will be released once they've been settled.

So, although canonical characters are banned, are we allowed to make MOCs that are still of certain species/groups that exist in the storyline (for example, Toa, Skakdi, Xian, etc.)?

~B~

Yes.

So canon objects are fair game?

Yes.

So, although canonical characters are banned, are we allowed to make MOCs that are still of certain species/groups that exist in the storyline (for example, Toa, Skakdi, Xian, etc.)?

~B~

I am joining Ballom's question. Are we allowed to build, say, a random Toa of Fire as long as it is not Tahu?

This sounds like an awesome contest. The topic title instantaneously gripped my attention. I have a couple of ideas already, now let's see if one of then is executable and whether I can finish my entry in time.

-Gata

I'll join that question as well, I've already made up the basic thing. It looks like Iron Man wearing Tahu Mistika's mask. I was planning it probably to be a Toa, but it's a pretty bulked up one, so it doesn't have to be if it's not allowed for the contest.

You'll take entries from outside the US for Brickfair right?

We will, but you will still be responsible for covering shipping in both directions.

[Zorrakh]

Will the public at Brickfair be voting for the winner, or will there be designated judges?

Also, are canon creatures allowed, such as Lava Eels?

EDIT: And will models sent in be eligible for other awards at Brickfair?

Edited by Zorrakh, Jun 07 2012 - 11:24 AM.

[xccj]

I can probably send some previously made stuff in for the display, but I'll have to figure out something new and cool hot to do for the contest.

[Kung Fu Rahkshi Destroyer]

Entry Name: The Hero of Fire.
Entry Pic URL: http://www.brickshel...re/p1010318.jpg
Entry Topic: http://www.bzpower.c...?showtopic=5238

[.:Dandezille:.]

hmmm, will hero factory be counted as bionicle/ technic?