Tufi Piyufi Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Official BBC Contest #73: Brickin' It Old School!Bionicle G1 had a very distinctive look. You'll have a hard time finding anyone who wouldn't say that.The question is, how are they saying it? Back in 2001 (and even now, a decade and a half later), that may have been the most polite thing your average AFOL had to say about it. Very... distinctive. It's... different. The less polite didn't mince words when it came to this theme that was going to ruin LEGO forever. It doesn't even look like normal bricks! They're just action figures! The pieces are all sorts of weird organic shapes!Not everyone felt that way. Somebody forgot to tell a whole bunch of kids (and teens and open-minded adults) that you couldn't build anything with Bionicle. And wouldn't you know it, they were captivated by this unique theme. There were all these new pieces shamelessly mixing mechanical features like gears and pistons with organic structure and flow, not to mention a story full of characters and creatures. Over the years, people have built countless jaw-dropping MOCs that don't simply borrow a strange piece or two from Bionicle, but are build entirely from a theme so "impossible" to work with.G2's taken copious notes from its predecessor, but put the modern design sensibilities aside for a second. Your theme this month is to build a MOC in the style of Bionicle from 2001-2010. Robot warriors should look like they live on an island in the middle of an interminable sea. Animals with very mechanical bits (like treads for hind legs, which everyone can admit is strange) are good. Those big, specialized pieces lurking in the bottom of your parts bin are your friends. Spiders have always had four legs.We'll be upholding another tradition this contest, as the finalists will be showcased at Brickfair Virginia this August! Preliminary voting will take place on BZP later this month, after which the finalist MOCs are to be either shipped (at the builder's expense) or brought to the convention for display and the final round of voting. The voting will be split between a poll on BZP and on-site voting at Brickfair Virginia during the public days (Saturday and Sunday). Unfortunately, any finalist MOC that does not make it to Brickfair will not be in the final voting.You've only got a couple weeks to go back in time, so what are you waiting for? Get building!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Entries begin being accepted as soon as this topic is posted, and will stop being accepted on Tuesday, June 21st 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 submit your entry name and entry picture through this handy form!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Voting Process:Preliminary Voting begins June 23rd and ends June 26th at 11:59 P.M. EST.Semifinal Voting begins June 26th and ends June 28th at 11:59 P.M. EST.Final Voting begins August 6th and ends August 7th at 11:59 P.M. EST.The contest winner and final voting results will be posted in a separate thread on August 9th.One voter from each poll will be randomly selected to win a McToran polybag from 2001!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rules:1) Your entry may not have been published prior to the start of this contest. You may make your own topic before submitting your entry through the official form, but you must submit through the form before the entry period ends 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. 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, birds, 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 a 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.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Prizes:First place will receive a 8548 Nui-Jaga. Second place will receive a 8563 Tahnok and 8554 Tahnok Va. Third place will receive a 8503 Scuba. First, second, and third place will also receive a Bionicle shirt in a size of their choosing, depending on size availability. Thanks to LEGO for the shirts!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contest Hosts:Tufi PiyufiBlack SixWell, what are you waiting for? Get building already! 14 Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Shucks, just posted the perfect thing for this, too. Ah well, any excuse to build more! Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghidora131 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Heya. Would a revamp of a G2 set - an actually good revamp, mind you - done in G1 style count towards this or no? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Sweet! I'll make a Rahi or something. I only have my G2 parts to work with though, so this'll be a challenge... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourmalinex Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Can a team of people work on one entry?Also are scenes allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hm. Interesting concept. I am curious about something, though. Does "in the style of" mean "use only parts from that era," "build something using any kinds of parts to build a revamp of something from that era," or some combination thereof? 1 ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 ah dang, i need to find my camera and also obtain means of shipping should i get that far but this seems p neat, i am to take it that the idea is to avoid any overtly CCBS looking bits, but we won't be discounted for using technicy techniques that require post-2010 parts? o: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Oh hey, a contest I'm actually going enter! EDIT: Oh, before I get working on it, are we allowed to use G2 pieces or should we just stick to G1? Edited June 7, 2016 by Peridot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petewa Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 This'll be fun. Mataru Nui, an Interactive Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_jaga_genius Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Question, and don't even know I'll do this, but... I've already posted pictures of a MOC of mine, Pharaoh (in that one topic with the Quake 2 guns). If I rebuilt him, could I enter him in the contest, or should I do an entirely different character? Avatar by Nicholas Anderson (NickonAquaMagna)My blog: The Jaga's Nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan McOwen Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 So basically the idea is to make a messy G1 MOCOkay 2 I inadvertently predicted Vorox armour's use in G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIRIT Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Dang, those are some good prizes. Too bad I don't have access to most of my sets... or, you know, any sort of talent in this area... 1 ~ The Jazziest JtO Spoof ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate.397 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Here goes nothing, submitted my entry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Would a revamp of a G2 set - an actually good revamp, mind you - done in G1 style count towards this or no?You can make any character you want, whether it's from the Bionicle canon or your own original idea, as long as it has the G1 feel. Can a team of people work on one entry?No, entries must be individual efforts. Also are scenes allowed?We will get back to you on this. Does "in the style of" mean "use only parts from that era," "build something using any kinds of parts to build a revamp of something from that era," or some combination thereof?You can use any LEGO parts you want, from G1 or G2 Bionicle, or Hero Factory, or Slizers, or Ben 10 or Galidor even. As long as 75% of the MOC is Technic/Bionicle, it's fine. You can build any character or creation you want, as long as the design has an overall 'G1 feel.' i am to take it that the idea is to avoid any overtly CCBS looking bits, but we won't be discounted for using technicy techniques that require post-2010 parts? o:CCBS, while awesome, was not around during the original run of Bionicle. We are not banning or prohibiting you from using any CCBS parts, but just keep in mind how things looked back in the day. EDIT: Oh, before I get working on it, are we allowed to use G2 pieces or should we just stick to G1?You can use any pieces you want as long as the overall look is that of the original run of Bionicle. I've already posted pictures of a MOC of mine, Pharaoh (in that one topic with the Quake 2 guns). If I rebuilt him, could I enter him in the contest, or should I do an entirely different character?Creations cannot have been posted online prior to the start of the contest. If you want to build a new MOC of a character you had created previously, that's fine. 3 Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallior Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Let's see, do I want to spend my little free time making more of my comics, or building for wondrous prizes... *pulls out dusty Bonkles bin* Eeh, why not? "Remember when the comics forum had a lot of good stuff? Let's make that a thing again." -Kazi the Matoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 So add all the greebles and turn the sharpen tool up to 11, huh?I might consider entering after all... 1 http://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/O8CcqC5.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hm, what's the most obviously old-school MOC that one can make? One with a shelf chest? Maybe a riotflea? Hard to say... ~B~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourmalinex Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Would a revamp of a G2 set - an actually good revamp, mind you - done in G1 style count towards this or no?You can make any character you want, whether it's from the Bionicle canon or your own original idea, as long as it has the G1 feel. Can a team of people work on one entry?No, entries must be individual efforts. Also are scenes allowed?We will get back to you on this. Does "in the style of" mean "use only parts from that era," "build something using any kinds of parts to build a revamp of something from that era," or some combination thereof?You can use any LEGO parts you want, from G1 or G2 Bionicle, or Hero Factory, or Slizers, or Ben 10 or Galidor even. As long as 75% of the MOC is Technic/Bionicle, it's fine. You can build any character or creation you want, as long as the design has an overall 'G1 feel.' i am to take it that the idea is to avoid any overtly CCBS looking bits, but we won't be discounted for using technicy techniques that require post-2010 parts? o:CCBS, while awesome, was not around during the original run of Bionicle. We are not banning or prohibiting you from using any CCBS parts, but just keep in mind how things looked back in the day. EDIT: Oh, before I get working on it, are we allowed to use G2 pieces or should we just stick to G1?You can use any pieces you want as long as the overall look is that of the original run of Bionicle. I've already posted pictures of a MOC of mine, Pharaoh (in that one topic with the Quake 2 guns). If I rebuilt him, could I enter him in the contest, or should I do an entirely different character?Creations cannot have been posted online prior to the start of the contest. If you want to build a new MOC of a character you had created previously, that's fine. Clarifying what I mean by scenes I was thinking of building a fighting scene it would be 2 mocs physically connected together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChronicler Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Er, if I post the URL for a topic do I still have to post the URL for the photo? Just curious. The Chronicles of The Chronicler WIP. Hey-O, I leik Jell-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Imrukii Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The perfect time for me to post my MOCS. Quote: "Love has no fear, and no vengeance." | :i: | Andekas ⴳ A RUDE AWAKENING - A BIONICLE G1 Continuation and Video Game Project (ARTIST AND CONCEPTUALIST) | I am an ENFP, that is my Personality. Check Out Makuta Teridax: Reaper of Darkness | Check out my Taknuva Stars MOC | ⴳ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Also are scenes allowed?Clarifying what I mean by scenes I was thinking of building a fighting scene it would be 2 mocs physically connected togetherTo answer what I thought your question was - you may have scenery to go along with your MOC as long as it abides by the 75% Bionicle/Technic rule. To answer what your question is - the rules do not limit the number of characters that can be in your MOC. Er, if I post the URL for a topic do I still have to post the URL for the photo? Just curious.The main thing we need is the photo. The URL for the topic is secondary. If you do not provide a direct link to a photo your entry will be disqualified. Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Now this'll be good! I'll be interested in seeing how this one plays out. ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNugget Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Oversized weapon: CheckUses my friend's pieces: Sorta checkDisproportionate torso: CheckLooks like I have the perfect thing built. I just need to get around to taking pictures. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 After all these years of fighting CCBS before slowly integrating it into my building style, you just had to go and do this, didn't you? This should be a fun challenge! I can't wait to get started. ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Imrukii Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Okay, I think I have mine ready. UPDATE: Here is my entry Edited June 9, 2016 by Toa Imrukii Quote: "Love has no fear, and no vengeance." | :i: | Andekas ⴳ A RUDE AWAKENING - A BIONICLE G1 Continuation and Video Game Project (ARTIST AND CONCEPTUALIST) | I am an ENFP, that is my Personality. Check Out Makuta Teridax: Reaper of Darkness | Check out my Taknuva Stars MOC | ⴳ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Okay, I think I have mine ready. UPDATE: Here is my entryMake sure you submit your entry using the form in the first post. Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Imrukii Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) Okay, I think I have mine ready. UPDATE: Here is my entryMake sure you submit your entry using the form in the first post.Did it, now you can add my entry. Edited June 9, 2016 by Toa Imrukii Quote: "Love has no fear, and no vengeance." | :i: | Andekas ⴳ A RUDE AWAKENING - A BIONICLE G1 Continuation and Video Game Project (ARTIST AND CONCEPTUALIST) | I am an ENFP, that is my Personality. Check Out Makuta Teridax: Reaper of Darkness | Check out my Taknuva Stars MOC | ⴳ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate.397 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 What's with this entry list text I see about mine being disqualified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChronicler Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 What's with this entry list text I see about mine being disqualified? Either you accidentally forgot to add the photo, or it was a mistakeDo I just put in ( IMG_9899.JPG ) where it says to enter the Picture URL? If not, how do you find the URL of your photo? Sorry about my low knowledge of these kind of things. The Chronicles of The Chronicler WIP. Hey-O, I leik Jell-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 What's with this entry list text I see about mine being disqualified?As it says on the entry list, your entry was disqualified for being a previously-posted MOC with only minor modifications. If you want to enter a modified version of something you've posted before, the changes have to be much more drastic. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-N Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 One voter from each poll will be randomly selected to win a McToran polybag from 2001! I was just re-reading the main post and noticed this. Is this new or did I just miss it in previous contests? Either way, it's a pretty neat way to encourage voting. "What we see depends mainly on what we look for" -John Lubbock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Do I just put in ( IMG_9899.JPG ) where it says to enter the Picture URL? If not, how do you find the URL of your photo? Sorry about my low knowledge of these kind of things.You need to host the picture online and provide the full URL for the image. It should start with 'http://' and end with the file name of your image. One voter from each poll will be randomly selected to win a McToran polybag from 2001! I was just re-reading the main post and noticed this. Is this new or did I just miss it in previous contests? Either way, it's a pretty neat way to encourage voting. We've done this in other contests on BZP outside of the BBC forum. This is our first time trying it in a BBC contest. Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate.397 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) What's with this entry list text I see about mine being disqualified?As it says on the entry list, your entry was disqualified for being a previously-posted MOC with only minor modifications. If you want to enter a modified version of something you've posted before, the changes have to be much more drastic. It was posted a year ago, I'd be fine with this issue if I'd do this with the two posts having a week difference, but literally a year passed, I'm pretty sure 99% of the people don't even remember how it looked previously. And I refuse to ruin my MOC that flows just fine with its current design. Plus making it a new foot design is a fairly noticeable change might I add, I wouldn't call it major, true, but it ain't minor either. Edited June 10, 2016 by Mate.397 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChronicler Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Entered. The Chronicles of The Chronicler WIP. Hey-O, I leik Jell-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufi Piyufi Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 What's with this entry list text I see about mine being disqualified?As it says on the entry list, your entry was disqualified for being a previously-posted MOC with only minor modifications. If you want to enter a modified version of something you've posted before, the changes have to be much more drastic. It was posted a year ago, I'd be fine with this issue if I'd do this with the two posts having a week difference, but literally a year passed, I'm pretty sure 99% of the people don't even remember how it looked previously. And I refuse to ruin my MOC that flows just fine with its current design. Plus making it a new foot design is a fairly noticeable change might I add, I wouldn't call it major, true, but it ain't minor either. It doesn't matter when the MOC was originally posted, just that it was. The point is that you're building something new as a response to the theme, rather than entering something you already had. As well, modifications of previous entries have always had to be drastic to count as new MOCs; it would require all-over changes to the point where it's basically a new MOC anyway. Changing the feet isn't enough. Your disqualification is not up for debate. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate.397 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) What's with this entry list text I see about mine being disqualified?As it says on the entry list, your entry was disqualified for being a previously-posted MOC with only minor modifications. If you want to enter a modified version of something you've posted before, the changes have to be much more drastic. It was posted a year ago, I'd be fine with this issue if I'd do this with the two posts having a week difference, but literally a year passed, I'm pretty sure 99% of the people don't even remember how it looked previously. And I refuse to ruin my MOC that flows just fine with its current design. Plus making it a new foot design is a fairly noticeable change might I add, I wouldn't call it major, true, but it ain't minor either. It doesn't matter when the MOC was originally posted, just that it was. The point is that you're building something new as a response to the theme, rather than entering something you already had. As well, modifications of previous entries have always had to be drastic to count as new MOCs; it would require all-over changes to the point where it's basically a new MOC anyway. Changing the feet isn't enough. Your disqualification is not up for debate. It's funny you bring that up, because I recall a certain conversation a while back that had the same topic and there interestingly enough people were fine with re-using their older creations in more recent contests. But whatever, not like I really cared about the prizes as I already have those. I was interested how my Protodermis Entity would hold up among the rest of the entries in the end. Edited June 10, 2016 by Mate.397 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Oooh boy. And I just cleaned my work area. It's time to make it messy with parts! Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distorted Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Regarding the 75% Technic/25% System split; is that based on the number of parts used? I'm thinking of building something which has a lot of Technic stuff (gear mechanisms, chassis etc) under the hood, but a considerable amount of System on the surface. Also, are liftarms with studs/standard bricks with Technic holes considered System or Technic? Edited June 10, 2016 by Disty says hi 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...
Spectroscopic Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 You've just convinced a long-time BZPower lurker to come out of the shadows. I like this contest theme. I miss the older Bionicle aesthetic. I don't quite have a MOC idea yet, but I'm putting plenty of thought into it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChronicler Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I got an email saying this: Thank you, your form submission has been received. But when I went to the entries topic my MOC wasn't there. The Chronicles of The Chronicler WIP. Hey-O, I leik Jell-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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