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  1. Brappy Hour

    Jurassic Park 3D

    By Brappy Hour,

    I'm trying so hard to find words or put together sentences to explain my feelings about seeing my most favorite film in a theater. The film that has impacted my life and inspired me so much, as well as the reason for half of my screenname. I was 2 yrs old when it was released, and now I had the chance to experience for myself what others had 20 yrs ago, but even better.
    I might even go again, and this time bring other friends and family so that they may enjoy it just as much as I. Heck. If I could. I'd bring all you fine fellows with me!
     
    If are planning to or have already seen it, I hope that that you enjoy(ed) it just as much as I have my entire life.
     
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
     
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    Did they just shoehorn an entire years worth of story and sets in a 20 minute show? Seriously?
    And yet Ninjago and Chima get entire seasons.
    Why does LEGO care so little about this series?
     
    I left this comment after watching the new Hero Factory "Webisode". Which is just Hero Factory episode 9. On the video hosting site I left it on I received a couple replies, and to my surprise none of were negative. They were all positive towards my response.
    If you wish to see why I made this comment, and why I and many others feel this way. I suggest you watch this "webisode" and see for yourself.
     
    However there will be a series of books written by the great Greg Farshtey, as well as rumors that there may be more episodes for this year, but that doesn't help the fact that this whole event that they were advertising to be a huge battle, wasn't huge at all. It was seriously underwhelming. It's as if they made any one of the Bionicle movies 20 minutes long.
     
    It seems like LEGO is caring less and less every year. It was disappointing enough that there was only two episode for last year, and only half of that years sets were featured.
     
    Perhaps I'll dive into this more later. I don't know. I'm just hoping I can be more active around BZP.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor
  3. Brappy Hour

    Giving Thanks

    By Brappy Hour,

    I want to personally thank Jedi Master J. for purchasing the remaining BrickFair shirts. Which was A LOT of shirts.
     
    Now I can start planning on shirts for this year. I'm going to try to lower the price for the shirts for this year, and hopefully more people will be able to afford them.
     
    Speaking of BrickFair. I recently registered and paid for BrickFair VA. Plus I was able to reserve a room. Can't wait.
     
    P.S. I realized that my name changed back on it's own. I guess it wasn't meant to be?
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  4. Brappy Hour

    Name Change

    By Brappy Hour,

    Hello everyone. I decided to try out a new screen name. I've been wanting to change my name for a while, but I was always reluctant to. Now I feel more comfortable with the name that I had earned, and has a lot of meaning to me as well. If it doesn't work out, I can change it back later
     
    You can always call me Raptor, but I just felt like trying something new. I hope you like it.
     
    Thanks for reading, Silent Helper
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    BrickFair 2013

    By Brappy Hour,

    Yes. I'm already planning for it. I even have a design in mind for this years T-shirt.
     
    Actually I've been wanting to ask how people feel about how LEGO discontinued the discounts for BrickFair attendees. I know that they announced it in their email newsletter, but I wanted to see if people would still go to the LEGO store during BrickFair without the discount. Personally I probably would. I can't help being a Hero Factory fan. So I would do what I did last year, and build all the summer sets for everyone to see.
     
    And seeing the new trailer for Brain Attack, it looks like there might be some larger sets this year. Boy do I miss building huge those Bionicle models. Why are Hero Factory sets so tiny?
     
    Anyway let me know what you think.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
     
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    With my what you may say BZP return. I'm going to reinstate the fact that I still have a lot of shirts left over from BrickFair 2012; mostly smalls. I'm hoping that I can sell them to make money to make new shirts for this year..... or maybe not. It seems everyone is making shirts now....
     
    Anyway. Here are the remaining BZP t shirts. http://www.bzpower.com/board/uploads/blog-0069574001345248565.jpg
     
    Small - 8
    Medium - 1
    XL - 1
    2XL - 2
     
    The price is $15 + $4 shipping each.

    Please PM me if you're interested.
     
    As always. Thanks for reading, Raptor
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    Greetings

    By Brappy Hour,

    Hi everyone. I want to apologize for my lack of activity here, and the people I feel I've neglected. It's just been a rough time for me lately.
     
    Forum wise My trading topic died, which may be because there aren't as many people who want to buy/sell/trade as there was in the golden years. I'm not sure whether I should open a new trading topic or not. Sometimes it makes me feel like an animal living near a shrinking watering hole in a drought.
     
    I want to apologize for not keeping up with the blogs I follow. Especially Takanuvia's. I'm super sorry.
     
    I myself haven't written an entry on any site in a while is, because well.... I feel as though I don't have anything to say. Once again I feel that nervousness and tension about writing how I am and how I feel. Should I do it for myself, for others, of for both? Will good come from doing so?
     
    One thing that has perked my interest is the continuation of the Bionicle story, and the little bits and pieces members are finding and piecing together. I fear though that the Bionicle story will never be fully complete, and feel some regret in having so many side plots and characters we love and enjoy that may never have a resolution or ending. It's bothered me a lot lately.
     
    Anyway. If you ever want to chat, trade, or play on Xbox Live, just shoot me a PM.
     
    Still have plenty of shirts left from BrickFair 2012. Don't be shy in asking to buy one.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  8. Brappy Hour
    That's right boys and girls. BrickFair 2012 is over, and that means the leftover BZP shirts are available to those who weren't able to make it!
     
    What's listed is what's left. First come first served. Anyone can buy one. Send me a PM to dicuss payment. Bleep Bloop.
     
    Small - 8
     
    Medium - 1
     
    Large - 1 Sold
     
    XL - 3 / 1 On Hold
     
    2XL - 1
     
    The cost will be $15, plus $4 shipping.
     
    I always accept trades too. So check my trading topic for a list of my wants. CLICK HERE
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  9. Brappy Hour
    Hello to all. To the few people who read these journals, I apologize for the lack of writing. It's a mix between the business in life, and the fear that nobody cares.
     
    Anyway. After all this time and weeks before BrickFair. The T-shirts for BrickFair 2012 are finished. The shirts this year will be $15. The reason being a lot more effort was put into these shirts. A lot of travel to the store, and most of all commissioning fellow member Vezok's Friend to create a design for this year. However this may be the best BZP shirt yet. I'm not sure if I'll post a picture though. I might save it as a surprise for those who go to the convention.
     
    The amount of shirts are:
     
    10 small
    10 Medium
    10 Large
    5 XL
    4 2XL
     
    I look forward to seeing you all there, and I hope you all enjoy the convention, as well as a BZP shirt.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  10. Brappy Hour
    Yes you read me right. I'm currently conducting a trade with a BZP member from across the ocean, and what did I get you might ask. Breez 4.0 and Thornraxx. The two Hero Factory sets that have yet to be released tin the U.S. This is probrably the first time I've done this, and to make it even better Breez and Thornraxx are pretty awesome sets. Perhaps some the best of the year so far.
     
    I'd like to thank Toatapio Nuva for sending me these awesome sets, and I'll be sending you your half of the trade a.s.a.p.
     
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
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    How fun trading was. It's been so long since my last trade in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum. So hopefully I can keep the fun rolling and obtain some awesome stuff.
    Thinking about all of this re-kindkled the love I have for Bionicle. Which in turn makes me a tad sad that it's not around anymore.
     
    Why haven't you made a BZP shirt design yet? Yes. I'm talking to you. Stop procrastinating!
     
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
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    Off To Florida

    By Brappy Hour,

    I'll be leaving today for a long needed vacation. I'm going to take a brake from my computer as well. I'll be back on Tuesday or Wednesday
     
    In the meantime. Please start thinking of new designs for the BrickFair 2012 shirts. The theme for BrickFair this year is fire, so try coming up with HOT ideas for that. No Tahu though, since we used him last year.
     
    Last, but certainly not least. Happy Easter everyone.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  13. Brappy Hour
    That's right, It's 2012. A brand new year, and that means new BZP BrickFair shirts!
     
    I need to start the process of making the shirts, but before I can do anything I need something awesome to put on it. So I'm hosting the contest this year. Mostly because EW won't answer my PMs, but that's not important.
     
    The theme of BrickFair this year is fire. So there's your starting point. I'd prefer no Tahu Mata this year, since he was the design last year. Designs need to be one color, one simple image. Here's some past designs. -> 2010 2011
     
    So put on your thinking caps and make the best darn designs you can possibly make. The contest ends at the end of May, and voting will begin soon after. Post your designs here, and have fun.
     
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  15. Brappy Hour

    I Made Art

    By Brappy Hour,

    Here's a drawing I did for a project for drawing class. I called it the Hecules Rattlephant. I hope it's alright.
    I just wanted to thank all my artistic BZP friends for inspiring me to work on drawing and to strive to let my ideas and imagination come to life.
     

     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor
  16. Brappy Hour
    I had a great time at BrickFair this year. It was a pleasure/honor to meet so many awesome people and see so many awesome LEGO builds. I hope to return next year to have even more fun.
     
    I thank the Staff and other popular members who let me hang out with them. :blush:
     
    Anyway. Here's what I have left of the BZPower shirts from this year, as well as some from last year.
     
    If you wish to purchase one or more of these shirts. Please send me a PM, and we shall discuss payment from there.
     
    2011 BrickFair Shirts: http://www.majhost.c...1/shirt_003.jpg
     
    XL - 2, both on hold
     
    2XL- 2, 1 on hold
     
     
    BrickFair 2010 Shirts: http://www.majhost.c.../BZP/br_003.jpg
     
    Faded:
     
     
    Staff Edition:
    4 Small
    1 XL
     
    As always. Thanks for reading
  17. Brappy Hour
    From what I can tell. Breez 4.0 and Thornraxx haven't been released in the U.S.A. along with the other winter sets. I'm not complaining at all. I'm rather interested in why.
     
    I looked up Thornraxx and Breez on the web, and they're on sale on LEGO Shop@Home in Europe, and I've seen video reviews of them. Usually the reviewer has a European accent. So I would assume that all the HF sets have been released in European countries.
     
    My theories are that maybe they're going to be released in the summer. Like in 2005 with the Hordika, Visorak, and Titans. Maybe they'll be exclusives. Or I might find them in the store next week!
     
    What do you guys think?
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  18. Brappy Hour

    Life Update

    By Brappy Hour,

    Hello everyone. If you find my blog entertaining and enjoyable, then I apologize for the lack of updates.
     
    Lots of stuff has been happening in my life that I had kept to myself and only a select few friends. The fact is I have a rough life that I have thankfully left behind in the year 2011. I've been in a lot of mental pain for a long time. First off as silly as it may seem, I was really hurt when toaoflife left me for another boy/man. I felt betrayed, and I still feel as though I may never find another potential soul mate. So the depression ate at me like a fire devouring a forest. It still hurts to this day.
     
    Next. This was probably the worst college semester of my life. I had four extremely nerve wracking classes. Sociology, World History, English 113, and World Religion. I actually enjoyed World Religion though. However these classes required tons of papers and projects. Which was tiring and stressful and felt like there was no end in site.
     
    At the risk of getting in trouble. I don't like the new BZP at all. It's hard to keep up with people, and I feel as though many of my past friends are trying to avoid me or don't wish to be friends anymore. I feel alone a lot. This has caused a decline in my activity on the site, and I've always felt great sorrow when people have a lack of interest in my blogs, or what I have to say. There isn't even much to do in the trading forum. However I've been asked to help in some BZP projects, which warms my heart up a bit.
     
    Finally. The straw that broke the Camels back, was that after caring for him for several months. My 14yr old dog Rocky passed away from illness. Rocky was more that half my age. It felt like loosing a brother, and I felt like all the love and care I gave him for the past year had been all for nothing. I was there the whole way. Seeing his health and life deteriorate, having to carry him around when he lost the energy to stand, feeding him when he couldn't get up. But I'd do it forever if that meant keeping him comfortable and healthy. I had to bury him with the help of my father the day he died. I hope to never feel this pain for a good long while. Even though I know this will happen again in the future. This pain is as certain and inevitable as the event that has caused it. Death.
     
    After all this pain and mental stress. My family saw that my health was at risk, and took me to a doctor. It was here that I was prescribed anti depressants. I felt so helpless and embarrassed that I had to resort to medication for all this pain. I felt like I had failed myself. To keep a strong will against all these horrid events.
     
    After a few weeks I felt better, and eventually all the things causing the pain either subsided or I've comes to terms with. Sara is gone. This ###### on Earth semester is over. I still have a few friends on BZP, and Rocky is no longer suffering. We'll meet again one day.
     
    With this new year comes new hopes and new beginnings. I'm starting a new semester with less stressful classes. I'm looking at the better things in life than the bad. My personal Faith feels rejuvenated, and I've reignited a long lost friendship with an old friend. Things are looking up for now.
     
    There are other things I'd like to discuss, but this is enough to read for now.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
  19. Brappy Hour
    I wanted to let you guys know that the toy store in my town labels the LEGO minifigure packs of what character is in it. So if you wanted just one specific figure and didn't want to buy a ton of packs, this would save you a ton of money. It worked for me. Guess what minifig I got. Come on. Guess.
     
    If anyone wants a specific minifigure. I'd be happy to pick it up for you.
     
    Actually. People may know what's in the pack already because of the codes or serial numbers on the back or the sides. If this is the case. I apologize for wasting your time.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor
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    Brickfair 2012

    By Brappy Hour,

    Is it too early to plan for BrickFair this year? It's just lately I can't stop thinking about it.
     
    Mostly because I'm having dreams about it........Mostly nightmares though........ I get wweird dreams when I'm in college.
     
    So anyway. I'd better save money for the summer. I guess I'll be making shirts once again, and that alone will cost a lot. Plus I want to be able to help out the BZP staff pay for stuff like the hotel (Maybe I'll get to sleep in a bed!)
     
    Oh yeah. Sisen and and some other BZP staff asked me to make special Lazer tag shirts for them. See! I didn't forget!
     
    I just hope I get to meet the people I met last year and have even more fun. It seems my experiences are better each time I go.
     
    Maybe I'll build something this year too. I've got a few ideas.
     
    Thanks for reading, Raptor.
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    I always had the thought of making BZP shirts just to sell on the site. Let other people have a chance to represent their favorite site for everything Bionicle. However, what's held me back is the fear of low sales. Selling at BrickFair was super easy. Just a normal person to person sale, and I believe most people are more comfortable that way.
     
    One of the biggest problems I have is that I still have shirts from last year. Maybe people didn't like the design as much as they did this year, but it sucks that the ones I made by hand are still lying in my room, wishing to be worn by a true BZP member.
     
    I don't know how to really ask the question, but I'll put it this way. If I make BZP shirts to be sold online, would there be a reasonable market for them?
     
     
    As always, Thanks for reading.
  25. Brappy Hour

    Greetings

    By Brappy Hour,

    Hello everyone. It's good to have BZP return. I sure hope everyone is doing well, and I hope everyone is also adjusting to the changes well.
     
    Perhaps I could/should recall how my life has been, but I just wanted to say a quick hello.
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