Dr. Keerakh

It's bizarre of me to resurrect this dinosaur of a blog, but even more bizarre that I don't actually remember acquiring lifetime premier membership. I don't even remember how I got the membership. It's interesting. In light of all the new, honorary blogs popping up, I realize that I thought I would be among them. But it turns out that my membership was longer than I suspected. Or remember. I'm losing it. -Dr. K

You're right! It was Cutler Beckett! How foolish. -Dr. K

I haven't blogged in ages, most likely because of my decreased involvement on BZP, but I have observed the fiasco of Bionicle's ending with a mixture of amusement and frustration. I am very glad that my interest waned in 2009 and that Bionicle ended as I left it. Had it ended while in the prime of my interest, I would have been as angry and disappointed as many of the people on this board. Now looking with a little less biased perspective, I can say that Bionicle's ending was not the worst decision ever. From the looks of it, it was beginning to do more harm than good to Lego, and frankly, it was becoming a bit redundant and convoluted. At least it went out well instead of fizzling away into nothingness. But of more interest are people's reactions. Much of BZP is in some sort of violent, delusional uproar that prevents them from looking at this reasonably. For instance, look at the "What would you get rid of?" topic. People listing off nearly every other LEGO line, extant or not, just so they can get Bionicle back. What they don't realize is that Bionicle isn't being ended because of those lines! Ben 10 or Toy Story isn't replacing Bionicle; these people are just too angry to realize that the new lines in 2010 aren't the reason Bionicle is ending. People are just acting completely silly. I'm glad I was spared the indignity of being one of the frantic rabid people condemning the company that gave them so much for no reason other than personal dissatisfaction. For shame people, some of you need to grow up and move on. Lego has given you great enjoyment with Bionicle, and when they finally decide to do something different, you spit and turn your back on them. It had to happen eventually. Don't take it personally that Lego made the business decision when you were interested. Remember that only the sets are ending. I can understand disappointment, but really, just TRY to realize that there isn't some wicked conspiracy in the Lego Company's dark recesses to ruin the lives of 12 year-olds everywhere. In the words of Cutler Beckett, "it's just good business". If Bionicle could be kept alive without detriment, I'm sure it would be. -Dr. K

Robert Lee Brock vs. Robert Lee Brock, 1995 -Dr. K

Wow, REALLY long time no blog... it's a shame, I've kind of lost a bit of interest in BZP.... Ah well. I only just now learned about the forum fiasco. Ouch. And one more thing: The Onion videos are hilarious. Goodbye. -Dr. K

Which is why I'll be letting people search in the future. -Dr. K

That is a legitimate beef, but keep in mind we've only seen Mata-Nui, not the Agori and Glatorians themselves. I would not expect Mata-Nui to adhere to the same standards as them. Still, I do think set-realism is the style for this movie. -Dr. K

Perhaps hierarchy would be a better word. I am a neutral blog-o-holic recluse. I would be premier except that I got the membership through a contest. -Dr. K

I personally don't care, but I do think it will be interesting to see a new style this year. I just hope they mute down the glowiness of Mata-Nui throughout the movie. -Dr. K

Long time no blog... Here's the situation folks. There are roughly two types of people: those who like set-realism and those who like organic-types (animation). When we had the past three Bionicle movies, the set-realists got vocal with their complaining. When we now get set-realism, the organic-type people get vocal. BZPower isn't always complaining as a whole. It's just divided. -Dr. K

"Well, she's a little polluted and filled with some pretty stupid people, but she's got good natural resources and the market's looking good right now, so do we have a deal?" -Dr. K

Weird. I knew this, but still... how did they sing it in Batman Begins? -Dr. K