Tufi Piyufi Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Official BBC Contest #76: No Eight-Legged Freaks!Bionicle's brought us some great takes on real-world animals, and spiders are a popular subject. From the little Fikou to the mighty Fenrakk, the Visorak to the Skull Spider, there's really no wrong way to put a spin on a spider. They come in all shapes, sizes, colours, and numbers of legs. Okay, almost all numbers of legs.I ask of you one small thing this contest: build a sweet Bionicle spider. Your spider must not have eight legs.That's a hard and fast rule, folks. Get as funky with that arachnid body scheme as you like, just don't give it eight legs. It's just not supported by the canon*, I'm afraid. You can have any number that isn't eight. There's plenty of them to pick from.We're also going to try something a little different this contest: off-site entry. You'll enter through the use of a handy Google form, which also means you don't have to have a BZPower account to enter. Voting will still take place on BZP, though, so make sure you have an account if you want to vote!So what are you afraid of? Make some spiders!*yes yes I know there's an exception, shhh-------------------------You have from now until Thursday, October 25th to submit your entries. To submit your entries, just use this handy form. Only one entry per person, please.-------------------------Voting:Preliminary Voting begins October 27th and ends October 30th at 11:59 P.M. EST.Final Voting begins October 30th and ends November 1st at 11:59 P.M. EST.The contest winner and final voting results will be posted in a separate thread on November 2nd.-------------------------Rules:1) Entries may not have been posted on BZPower prior to the start of the contest. It can be posted anywhere else before the contest, but it must never have been seen before on BZPower. Once entered, entries cannot be modified: you're committed to what you've entered. If you withdraw your entry, you cannot enter again that contest. If your entry is disqualified, you cannot enter again that contest.2) Painted parts, non-LEGO parts, and parts edited in Photoshop are not permitted and will disqualify you. All other LEGO pieces are permitted, but the entry must be at least 75% Bionicle/Hero Factory/Technic.3) Keep it clean, keep it civil. No flaming, no whining. Unsporting conduct will just get you disqualified.4) Campaigning for votes (mass-PMing, etc), using multiple accounts to skew voting, and sundry other methods of cheating are only going to end in tears for you. Trust us: we'll know when you're doing it.---------------------------------------Prizes:The first-place winner will receive a 71316 Umarak the Destroyer and a 1441 Fikou (Tree-Spider). The second-place winner will receive a 70794 Skull Scorpio. The third-place winner will receive a 70793 Skull Basher. Thanks to LEGO for the prizes!---------------------------------------Contest Host:Tufi PiyufiWell, what are you waiting for? Get building! 3 Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Are LDD entries permitted? 1 I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 there's really no wrong way to put a spin on a spider. How long'd it take you to come up with that one. :v Might give this a shot. Been a long while since I made any MOCs, so this might get me back into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 So... does a snake-spider count as a one-legged spider? Asking for a non-eight-legged friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Are LDD entries permitted?As is standard, they are not. there's really no wrong way to put a spin on a spider. How long'd it take you to come up with that one. :v Might give this a shot. Been a long while since I made any MOCs, so this might get me back into it. I dunno, I just saw it in a web somewhere. So... does a snake-spider count as a one-legged spider? Asking for a non-eight-legged friend.A one-legged spider counts as a one-legged spider. The goal is to make it as spidery as you can without giving it eight legs, after all. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Alright I'll have to come up with something with my normal pieces then. I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 So... does a snake-spider count as a one-legged spider? Asking for a non-eight-legged friend. Now I'm imagining a lamia but instead of a human torso it's got a legless spider in it's place. Terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specter Knight Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Well... Looks like It's time to finally come out of Retirement. One question though; are Driders/Spider folk allowed, or is it just vanilla spiders? (I'll do this eventually, I swear...) My BZPRPG Characters Corpus Rahkshi Characters: Kol Arsenal Swarm Amalgamation Skyrise Characters: Zavon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distorted Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 For the purposes of the contest, does this part count as System or Technic? https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3941&name=Brick,%20Round%202%20x%202%20with%20Axle%20Hole&category=%5BBrick,%20Round%5D#T=C bonkle choons for your ears bonkle sets in great condition w/ instructions and canisters for your collection (ebay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanisIvan Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) Can the spider originally have eight legs but not any more? also, is there a recommended size the moc should be? Additionally can we have a photoshopped cover photo for the moc or does it have to be a straight up picture? Edited October 14, 2018 by IvanisIvan Hey! I'm Ivan and I love Bionicle, but I am sure yall do too. http://www.moc-pages.com/home.php/128635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta-metru_defender Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 This is an amazing theme. Hand-drawn, bespoke avatar by none other than Mushy the Mushroom. a body adrift in water, salt, and sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Well... Looks like It's time to finally come out of Retirement. One question though; are Driders/Spider folk allowed, or is it just vanilla spiders?These need to be spiders, not spider-themed other things. For the purposes of the contest, does this part count as System or Technic? https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3941&name=Brick,%20Round%202%20x%202%20with%20Axle%20Hole&category=%5BBrick,%20Round%5D#T=CSystem. Can the spider originally have eight legs but not any more? also, is there a recommended size the moc should be? Additionally can we have a photoshopped cover photo for the moc or does it have to be a straight up picture?Your entry cannot have eight legs. As mentioned in the rules, you cannot digitally modify your entry. If you have any concerns about a specific picture, please feel free to PM me with it. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMPANT Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) Can entries have more that eight legs, or must they have fewer? Edited October 17, 2018 by RAMPANT Wyrd byð swyðost I really need to be more active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickPharaoh Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Pretty cool theme, but just to make sure I'm not barking up the wrong tree, would a transforming spider-mech count? Already made a start on my entry, but it wouldn't be too hard to change to fit the theme better "Welcome to Valhalla, Warrior." Recent MOC's: The Headless Horseman (BBC71 Finalist) LDD CCBS Chess The Shadowed One (BBC69) Nydoretha (Netherealm Empress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Can entries have more that eight legs, or must they have fewer?They can have more, just as long as they don't have eight. Pretty cool theme, but just to make sure I'm not barking up the wrong tree, would a transforming spider-mech count? Already made a start on my entry, but it wouldn't be too hard to change to fit the theme better It can be as transforming and as mech as you'd like, just as long as it is a spider. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickPharaoh Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Can entries have more that eight legs, or must they have fewer?They can have more, just as long as they don't have eight. Pretty cool theme, but just to make sure I'm not barking up the wrong tree, would a transforming spider-mech count? Already made a start on my entry, but it wouldn't be too hard to change to fit the theme better It can be as transforming and as mech as you'd like, just as long as it is a spider. So if it's a spider-mech that transforms into something which isn't quite a spider, would that count? Because technically it does adhere to the theme in only one of its states. I'm asking because you said something like a Drider (which is, essentially, a human-spider hybrid) isn't allowed. I know I'm being a bit more inquisitive than perhaps necessary, but better safe than sorry XD Thanks for your patience, Tufi "Welcome to Valhalla, Warrior." Recent MOC's: The Headless Horseman (BBC71 Finalist) LDD CCBS Chess The Shadowed One (BBC69) Nydoretha (Netherealm Empress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 What time on the 25th does the entry period end? It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distorted Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Would the Skopio set count as a spider? bonkle choons for your ears bonkle sets in great condition w/ instructions and canisters for your collection (ebay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Can we please get some clarification on the "until Thursday" part? Is that like 11:59 in some time zone on Wednesday night, or on Thursday night sometime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Deadline's closing in and all I've managed to make are the 4 legs... :v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Can entries have more that eight legs, or must they have fewer?They can have more, just as long as they don't have eight. Pretty cool theme, but just to make sure I'm not barking up the wrong tree, would a transforming spider-mech count? Already made a start on my entry, but it wouldn't be too hard to change to fit the theme better It can be as transforming and as mech as you'd like, just as long as it is a spider. So if it's a spider-mech that transforms into something which isn't quite a spider, would that count? Because technically it does adhere to the theme in only one of its states. I'm asking because you said something like a Drider (which is, essentially, a human-spider hybrid) isn't allowed. I know I'm being a bit more inquisitive than perhaps necessary, but better safe than sorry XD Thanks for your patience, Tufi The spider part should be the main aspect of your entry; if it's a spider that happens to also turn into something else sometimes, that's fine. What time on the 25th does the entry period end?11:59 PM Eastern. Would the Skopio set count as a spider?No, it's definitely more of a scorpion. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Deadline's closing in and all I've managed to make are the 4 legs... :vI mean, I plan on starting on my entry tomorrow night, so… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohaturon Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Entry complete! I can't wait to see what everyone else cooked up. Best of luck to us all! Stone rocks Model Designer at The LEGO Group. Former contributor at New Elementary. My MOCs can be found on Flickr and Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Just submitted my entry and posted a top for feedback. This is a great competition idea. "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickPharaoh Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Just submitted mine too. Good luck everyone (myself included ) "Welcome to Valhalla, Warrior." Recent MOC's: The Headless Horseman (BBC71 Finalist) LDD CCBS Chess The Shadowed One (BBC69) Nydoretha (Netherealm Empress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Half an hour left and I'm still low on ideas. Looks like I'm passing this one up after all. Good luck to everyone who entered! It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 And that's it for the entry period. See you at the polls! Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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