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  1. CzaR
    Hey people, now that I am back online I should be blogging regularly. Let me tell you all of my shocking discovery.
     
    So we all know I was dumped by my babies mother a few weeks back, I was and still am devastated. But I found some closure yesterday, in a letter she wrote to a complete stranger who she has apparently fallen in love with. She has not even met this guy and lied to me and the family about him! I begged her for honesty and she completely ruined my life, she even accepted that she was an evil person who broke my heart. She is two-faced and I do not even trust my child with her now, so sad that 10 years of bonding ended in this. So I offer a bit of advice to you young people, do not become overwhelmed in love and blinded, I had my gut feeling and nightmares but I just held on for the sake of my child. I came from a broken family and never wanted this for her. However when I discovered the truth on my own, I knew I had to leave. I will never know how anyone, let alone the mother of my child can be so cruel and heartless, but now I know I am a far better person than she can ever hope to be.
     
    So take it from me, there is no worse pain than a broken heart, stay guarded and reserved until you feel in your heart and mind that you are ready to commit.
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    Its Over....

    By CzaR,

    She dumped me, and finally was able to tell me face to face. I am moving out for real this time, yesterday was the worst day of my life. I do not know if/when I will return here, but I do hope to someday, when I can get back on my feet and get a computer and etc.
     
    Id like to thank everyone here for their kind words, friendships, everything. You young people have helped me alot, crazy as it may seem. Wish me luck, this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life.
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    Been Awhile...

    By CzaR,

    Been very busy, the store is getting very busy this time of year, everyone wants lego! I have had a staggering amount of orders the last few days. Things are going well for the most part, working alot, making good money. Which in turn translates to new stuff to keep me from going insane, such as Wii points cards for nostalgic gameplay, new music, lego parts for my works, clothes and the like.
     
    Then there is my relationship, or lack there of. Which seems to have come to a total halt. I am tired of heartache, I try to put on a good show but it continues to tear at my very core. Forgive me for venting, pathetic as it is I take some comfort in putting it out here, among the BZPeoples, my peoples.
     
    Look for new MoCs soon, I have found that when I find myself in strife, I tend to become more active with building stuff. Funny huh?
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    My 2 Cents On The End...

    By CzaR,

    I guess I should start positive, thanks to TLC for giving us Bionicle, in all of its forms.
     
    Way back in 2001, I made my first Bionicle set purchase, it was Toa Onua, and right away I thought that this new theme had some very unique parts. Parts that can be used in a million different ways, as such, my MoC works began using Bionicle parts. At first, I used what I had and quite frankly made and published some very bad creations. Looking back on them now, I am not ashamed of them, but I will admit they are ugly.
     
    Then one day, after seeing one of Cajun's masterpieces, I thought to myself wow, look what can be done with those parts. Ever since then, I would like to think my works have gotten much better. I credit that to both those who gave me feedback and my own perseverance. I took to Bionicle right away, in a time where all I knew was Space and Town when it comes to lego. I completely abandoned most of my system works. I saw what could be done with Bionicle, in both detail and scale, and I was blown away. Fully articulate giants, with customized weaponry and functions, this truly was the meaning of a great and alluring action figure.
     
    Then in 2005, I found BZP and I knew I belonged here. This was perhaps the best place where I could socialize, share and create with other Bionicle fans. I have met many great people here, and what made it all possible? Bionicle did.
     
    And so now it has been made official by those who created Bionicle, it will come to an end. My first reply to that is, why? Bionicle continues to sell well, which is exactly what the staff from TLC told me at Brickcon is the main factor in deciding which lego themes will continue. As an AFOL, I am clearly in the minority of the Bionicle fanbase, and I forwardly admit, I am not one who keeps up with the storyline, reads the books or watches the movies. I like and buy Bionicle for the wonderful part molds, style and potential of what can be made. Bionicle could have played itself out to its own end, as BCii pointed out. I feel that it has been abruptly and over-zealously discontinued for the wrong reasons. TLC seems to be taking its market for children into more television and license-oriented themes, rather than its own original theme. I fear TLC is becoming more pop culture and less TLC.
     
    And thats about all I have to say.
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    I Am Over Worked...

    By CzaR,

    Worked 6 days last week, 6 days this week, including 4 10 hour days, then I have to work 10 hours on both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am a bit discouraged about that.
     
    On the flip side, I will be making 30 dollars an hour on the holidays. Is being a slave to society really worth it people? For that all mighty dollar bill?
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    Classic Set Spotlight #57

    By CzaR,

    Mudboggin...
     
    5561 Big Foot 4x4

     
    Description: Released in 1997 as part of the Model Team line, retail price was about 40 bucks then. Now it can sell MISB for about 150 bucks. Containing 761 parts, the set was your standard model team vehicle, with a steering function and other features.
     
    My take: Never had this set, it comes with some nice chrome parts from what I can see. I think this was the last model team set made if memory serves.
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    Glats, Wii And Cd Player...

    By CzaR,

    For the first time in nearly 14 years, I actually bought a CD! I found my favorite album of ALL TIME, so I had to buy a CD player since I have none, I cannot wait to crank it up all the way on my noise enhancing headphones! It will be almost like when I saw them (White Zombie) live in the mosh pit! Also picked up a Wii points card as I see the virtual console now has Ogre Battle on SNES, a game which has haunted my existance ever since the mid 90s when I was unable to finish it. Lastly, I got Glatorians, which I plan on selling!
     
    The greatest hardcore heavy metal album EVER, Astro Creep 2000:

     
    Wii Points:

     
    Glats:

     
    Okay now I go to blast my eardrums out of my head!
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    Classic Set Spotlight #56

    By CzaR,

    Scan the code, break the code, BREAK THE CODE!
     
    8479 Barcode Multi-Set

     
    Description: Released in 1997 for a retail price of about 70 dollars, today this set sells MISB for an astonishing 350 bucks, clearly a collectors item. Containing 1280 parts, this set had a unique function in that it had a code pilot brick that could read barcodes, each one resulting in a different kind of function.
     
    My take: Never had this set, I am still confused about the whole barcode thing. From what I have gathered, each time the code pilot reads a barcode, it results in the truck bed lifting, or the pincers in the front moving. Not sure what else could be done with it but at any rate, it is a valuable set and a neat part of technic history.
  12. CzaR
    1. What will you dress up as this year? (I am going to be the Reaper, I even have a real scythe and my skeleton claws!)
     
    2. Will you be trick or treating? (After work yes, I am just a big kid after all!)
     
    3. What kind of candy is your favorite? (Kit Kat)
     
    4. What kind of candy is your least favorite? (Generic hard candies)
     
    5. Did you carve your own pumpkins? (I did, its a creepy one!)
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    Classic Set Spotlight #55

    By CzaR,

    Fire up the rig boys!
     
    5571 Giant Truck

     
    Description: Released in 1996 as part of the Model Team series at a retail price of about 50 dollars. This has become a sought after collectors item and now sells MISB for a whopping 400-600 bucks! Containing 1743 parts, it was one of the largest of the model team sets.
     
    My take: Sadly I had this set and lost it. It has lots of nice details and a steering function. I am not sure why it has become so valuable now, it is not really that old of a set but it must be very hard to come by now in a sealed box.
  14. CzaR
    Picture this, a zero gravity track, with a car that runs inside of it. A vertical ring, lined with magnets.
     
    Can it be done? Well, after the whole mag rail thing actually worked, I think it just may be possible, expensive of course but possible. I have enough magnets, power functions parts and other things needed. Now its just a matter of time and money. I might have to order gear plates, I do not think tires will have enough pull when the vehicle is upside down. Weight is also a concern, as always. Wind up motor might be a better choice but, it would be oh so awesome if I could make it RC.
     
    Also, I abondoned the motorized/wall-less mag rail project, after several attempts, I have deemed it impossible with lego magnets.
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    Classic Set Spotlight #54

    By CzaR,

    The long arm of the law...
     
    6386 Police Command Base

     
    Description: Released in 1986 for a retail price of about 30 dollars, this can be purchased today MISB for about 200 bucks. Containing 365 parts and 4 minifigs, this set was one of the earlier police sets. Rather basic but at the same time there was plenty of play-ability to be had with it.
     
    My take: I think I had this set, forgive me my memory from the mid 80s is a bit hazy in my old age. I seem to remember playing with the helicopter. I thought the whole landing pad thing was pretty neat, there are a few interior details also, of course they can be jazzed up a bit with some of your own parts and stuff. The cell is quite, plain and a bit cramped, I sure would not want to be stuck in it!
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    Vikings Are 6-0!

    By CzaR,

    Man that was a close game, Baltimore had us beat but missed the field goal. Favre has done us proud!
     
    In other NFL news, the Steelers won and the Seahawks got just plain dominated by Arizona. Man, not a good day to be a Seattle fan. Watching the Sunday night game now, looks like Atlanta has it won but Chicago was driving deep last time I saw, there have been alot of fumbles and turnovers, makes for a very entertaining game!
     
    I might bring back my weekly NFL recap entries, though no one really seemed intrested last year when I did them for all 17 weeks! Where are all the sports fans at? I thought Bionicle and sports went hand in hand?
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    Tsc 2 Tiebreaker Poll!

    By CzaR,

    Well, the voting ended in a tie between Primus and Veq, each with 6 votes, Ballom got 5 and Christo got 1, so there must be a tiebreaker now to decide the winner and actual prizes! Voting for this final poll will end on Thursday the 22nd of October! Please cast your votes everyone! Thanks to everyone who voted and entered for making my second blog contest a success!
     
    1.Primus HTS Octomover
     
    2.Veq? Uni Smaat
  20. CzaR
    Now that I have finally had time to sort out a little bit, I got more pics! Also, a few more part orders came in, I got the awesome Cyber Strikers set for cheap, which means I now have one sealed and one to play with! Truly one of the most entertaining sets made by lego. Now onto the goods!
     
    Random minifig bag:

     
    Had to restock these after I was bought out:

     
    Yes, those are even MORE magnets, I am not done with my little project just yet:

     
    Brickgrab and Lego Store bags filled with goodies:


     
    Brickcon event information:

     
    Sticker Sheet:

     
    This was too cool, trans clear minifig weapons:

     
    I also have several more orders yet to come in, so stay tuned!
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    Sanitarium Contest Poll!

    By CzaR,

    Mobile Combat Polls!

    Well, seeing as we only got 4 entries, there will only be one poll! Remember, first and second place will get prizes so please cast your vote for these people and their fine entries! First place wins a Chrome Hau and second place will get a Raanu, Tarduk or Coast Guard Kayak lego set!

    1. Ballom: Hem'sfar'ta

    2. Primus: HTS Octomover

    3. Veg?: Uni Smaat

    4. Christo: Slicers, Transforms!

    Good luck all, voting ends next Friday night, the 16th of October!
  22. CzaR

    Brickcon Pics!

    By CzaR,

    Well, it is all over now sadly. But, I have pics!
     
    This was the venue when I arrived, I was one of the first:

     
    Roas giant Bionicle tub:

     
    The Maverick:

     
    Roas neato RC car:

     
    Giant Mantis of awe:

     
    Another awesome battle bug:

     
    Look at these details:

     
    Stuffs I had for sale, all but the expensive SW stuff sold:



     
    Brickcon goods:

     
    Winner of best battle bug:

     
    Arpy and Xccj:

     
    Dan Parker had these nifty lampshades:

     
    This was a little game I made and offered prizes, I call it lego jenga, you try to stack them as high as you can, just something made with the brickgrab bag I got. The best part was that Todd Webb, who works for Lego, approached me and asked for a design, which I was more than happy to give him:

     
    The mad dash at the Lego store:

     
    My ugly mug at the Lego store:

     
    More stuffs I made from the brickgrab:




     
    Thats all for now!
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    It Is 5:20 Am....

    By CzaR,

    I am up early to prepare for last second prep for Brickcon. I see that I am not a morning person, hopefully my ride gets here soon so we can beat the traffic.
     
    All my stuff is packed up and ready, I have much more that I thought, I do not know how some folks like Roa and Arpy find the room to pack up all their works!
     
    Wish me luck all.
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    Classic Set Spotlight #51

    By CzaR,

    Seeing as I missed it yesterday....
     
    1354 Dino Head Attack

     
    Description: Released in 2000 at a retail price of about 12 dollars, today this set sells MISB for about 20 bucks. Part of the studios line, the set contained 86 parts and 2 minifigs.
     
    My take: This looked like a neat set, it seems rather comical, I am sure when combined with the movie maker set you could make some amusing scenes. Never did get it though.
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    Tsunami...

    By CzaR,

    Wow, a 8.0 earthquake was recorded off of Samoa, causing a tsunami that appears to have devastated parts of Pago Pago and other islands in the area. They even issued a warning clear over here for the western coast! That is a huge earthquake! More Here.
     
    Yikes, all this in the midst of preparing for Brickcon? Im a bit worried now...
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