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  1. Roa McToa
    I am soooo busy getting my display ready for Brickfair. I have until sunday night to get everything done and packed up. I will have to get my entry done, as I will have minimal pieces in anchorage to use. All my mocs need teeny tweaks before I pack them up, and I am going to cram as many mocs as I can into these tubs. All the big ones for sure.... Some assembly required.......
     
    I'm going to work in the violin shop for a week before the fest, so I will have some time to relax beforehand.
     
    It'll be cool.... I am flying into Chicago on the 26th, and am meeting up with my friends who are housing me for the fest. Were going to start driving to Brickfair from the airport. I've never seen that side of the country, so it should be pretty cool! I'm really looking forward to it.
     
    Maybe I can get my family to drive up from Allentown to attend the public expo!
     
    Either way, I must get back to bustin it!
     
     
  2. Roa McToa

    Brickfair Adventure!

    By Roa McToa,

    I'm getting ready to go on my Brickfair Adventure!
     
    I am about 90% packed, and am flying out tomorrow night! I even picked up some grippy foam for helping in the setup of large models on smooth tables. Things tend to slip, and the smoothness of the tables limits poseability. My mocs are built for outdoor use, and tend not to grip onto tables too well. The foam should help any models that need a little extra grip.
     
    I'm arriving in Chicago wednesday morning at a bright and early 5 am, and we are hitting the road from there. Were going to make a stop at the Toy and Plastic Brick museum, which houses the worlds largest privately owned lego collection! I am eager to see it!
     
    If I'm really lucky, I will have time to visit the Smithsonian Institution! I've never seen it before, and I am told that its now 9 buildings big of massive artifacts and displays! I must gooooo..... dinosaurs woot!
     
    Anywhoo, I am nervous about the whole thing. Especially the BBCC. I always make the drastic mistake of taking bad pictures of my entries, giving BZP a "not so good" view of my amazing moc. I know it got a lot of hype, but I am still nervous..... I guess that goes hand in hand with getting ready for a trip *_*
     
    Wish me luck!
  3. Roa McToa

    Coming Down.....

    By Roa McToa,

    Arg, I feel like I am coming down with something really bad. My throat hurts so bad its hard to eat and drink. I hope that it won't inhibit my ability to work and interact with customers.
     
    Healing from a sprained ankle two weeks ago, and then this..... Yeargh. I hope it goes away, cause pain is a pain......
  4. Roa McToa
    Hey everyone!
     
    I know that many of you have been wondering why I haven't been online much over the past many months. Circumstances made it impossible for me to be online regularly in the past because I didn't have internet in my home. I had to travel to anchorage (130 miles away) to do any real work on BZP. I became rather disheartened, and had to make hiatus from this grand site. Well, the tides have shifted, and are flowing in my favor now.
     
    I have internet, and its FAST.
     
    I am hereby announcing my full time return to BZPower, and my presence in the forums will be known again. I am pleased to be back, and am able to help whenever I am needed!
     
    My topics are going to get upgraded, a new chibi topic will be created, and a new trials of terror movie topic will be created as well! Stay tuned for awesome happenings, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions about building, or about BZPower.
     
    Cheers to all, and its great to be back!
  5. Roa McToa
    To anyone who lives in Alaska, and especially Anchorage, my Trials of Terror creations will be on display at the Pack Rat Antique Mall in downtown anchorage for the whole month of April! All my giant rahi, and as many characters as I can fit in the case will be there! So, if you happen to be close by, why not take a look and check out my spiffy creations!
     
    New models, and new revamps are going to be displayed here, so if anyone happens to Take Pictures, they get extra kudos bonus friend points from Roa. I'll post your pictures in the kaiva-nui topic as a sneak peek of whats coming!
     
    There will be information detailing the collections presence in the Anchorage Press for April! Enjoy!
     
    EDIT:
     
    The collection may possibly be on display for ANOTHER MONTH! I will make an official announcement if this happens. I also took some pictures. Granted, its hard to get good pictures through glass, but you can see all the characters in there! Enjoy!
     
    CLICK FOR GALLERY!
  6. Roa McToa
    Well, looks like I cannot attend brickworld this year, because my cousin is getting married, and I'd rather attend her wedding than a brick convention.
     
    But, I may/will be sponsored to go to brickfair and do some demonstrations and seminars, as well as showing my Inhabitants of Kaiva-Nui display. So things are looking brighter every day, and I should be able to be fully back online again within a few months.
     
    I am at work as I type this, so I have to cut it short. Catch y'all on the next entry!
  7. Roa McToa

    Greetings From Alaska!

    By Roa McToa,

    Hey everyone.
     
    I would like to apologize for my recent absence from BZPower. I have had a lot of things going on in my life that have caused undue stress upon me, and have made me unable to do my duty to BZPower recently. I was dealing with having a heater down in my house, so it has been really cold, and somewhat miserable in my home. $820 later, I got it fixed...... The woes of living expenses... Oi!
     
    No worries, I have not left this wonderful forum. I have been thinking about BZPower a lot lately, and am dying to get an internet connection in Seward so I can get back online. Not having my own internet access makes getting to BZP somewhat difficult. I have to drive to the library to use the internet, and I am not able to do any uploading of pictures to update my topics, not to mention the time limit they give you to use the computer.
     
    I have been building a lot of creations, both Bionicle and Lego, and have been expanding my horizons. I'm going to build a minifig scale tool rental shop like the one I work at, and it will be loaded with tools, heavy equipment, and of course, the very people that run the place (theres only 4 of us...)
     
    My giant rahi are going to get some improvements so they are more sturdy for animation. I've also built a new style matoran for my main characters for T.o.T. Apaka now has totally awesome human articulation, with fingers! I'll rebuild all my matoran to this new style, and build some more that are the scale between them, and the protector style matoran. Apaka is as tall as a Toa Mata, but still fairly short compared tot his Toa Kaiva self.
     
    I'll be back when I can folks. Times are Uuber stressful and tight right now, so I'll come in when I can!
     
     
     
    On another note...... I may be going to Brickworld.................Sponsored........
     
    -Roa McToa-
  8. Roa McToa

    Moc Display!

    By Roa McToa,

    If anyone here lives in Alaska, I have a display of some of my mocs in Seward at the public library. I am displaying Boruka and Mirkatuva, Kokata and Mukaia, the Pit Scourge, Roa and Kohaku, the Toa of Kaiva-Nui, the Bionic Fridge, Vakatu, Paruvak, Morkron the Reikia of Fire, and some random matoran.
     
    So far I have recieved many complimentson the models, as no one up here has really ever seen anything like that in real life. The display will be there until about a week into January. I'll have a new display up in another month or two. I'll be sure to take a picture upon my return to Alaska.
     
    As far as my current vacation, I got a few nice little gifts for Christmas, but none of it was Lego. So, I went and splurged a bit on some self gifts. I found a Monster Dino kit at walmart for $50, and I found a Brutaka at Bi-Mart. I also got Mantax and Ehlek, and I ordered the entire 2008 collection from shop@home. It will be waiting at my PO box upon my return to Seward. I am eagerly awaiting my return to AK.
     
     
  9. Roa McToa
    Here I sit, able to scratch out another blog entry whilst in the rainy mists of Seward.
     
    Work has been a rather.... interesting prospect for me. I have been going through a lot of stress dealing with an angry co-worker (he is just an angry person, and can't help it). That has put an unimagineable amount of crazy tension on my brain lately. That, and another thing that finally got resolved is that my Boss has a rather... ermm unscrupulous... history when it comes to other women, and his wife was very uneasy about me working there because of his past history. But I was able to finally speak with her, and NOT get fired for some stupid reason, like being the only girl working at the tool rental.....
     
    I have been learning a lot, and am finally getting better at driving the forklift. I've been doing some auto mechaniching too, fixing things like brakelines, changing oil, reassembling parts for the plow truck, etc... I also repaired a broken bearing in one of our ocsillating sanders, and that made the boss proud, but I think the mechanic feels like I am stepping on his toes. The rental shop doesn't have enough space for all the tools we have, so it gets interesting dealing with eachother, and with customers.
     
    Zieon and I have been having a great time! I really enjoy his company, and he is as crazy for videogames as I am! He's really good to me, and treats me with respect. His two kids are really cool too. They are mentally advanced moreso than other kids their age, simply because of what they have seen in their lives, and from having real heart to heart conversations with their father. So as far as personal life stuff, all that is going great!
     
    I'm talking with the people here at the local library to have my mocs put on display in one of their display cases, and that is looking pretty good as far as it happening! I'll be sure to post the datres for when my models are on display, so that any one you BZP members who happen to be in Seward, can check out my mocs!
     
    I'll be working on a detailed Seward Life entry soon with lots of pictures.
     
    Heres to another day in paradise!
     
     
  10. Roa McToa

    It's Delicious!

    By Roa McToa,

    My entry is finally finished after three nights of building with practically NO SYSTEM in my possesion. I had to get creative...........
     
    Here is my entry topic, take a look at the Bionic Fridge, fully stocked with Bionifood!
     
    A first in Bionicle. Who'd have thunk to build a fridge!
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    Build It!

    By Roa McToa,

    My bbc entry is almost completed, What oh what could it ever be?
     
     
    All I can say, is that it is pure awesome, and it is the first of its kind in the MOCing world of Bionicle...........
     
    Stay tuned............
  12. Roa McToa

    Random Thoughts....

    By Roa McToa,

    There are times when you feel that you can truly approach the world with open arms and take in everything that you see, smell and feel. Other times, you feel that you must keep your arms closed, and be guarded because of foul energies that flow in the the universe. When your mind is open, you can truly see the colors of our world, and all the differences in behaviour of people around you. Sit and absorb your surroundings to acheive a sense of enlightenment within yourself, and you may just see a new light in old friends in your life, and new friends.
    You find too that your true friends are the ones that stick with you even through the dire straights. Even when you are down and ground into the dirt, your true friends are there to support you and help bring you back up to where you used to be. Your true friends will help you if you are stranded out in the wilderness, and no one else will come and help you. When you think of having a true frind, really think, would this person go to all ends to help me? Would this person stick by you, and beleive you when everyone else says that you are wrong, even when in your heart, you know you are right?
    Love your friends and love your enemies. One who can forgive someone is better off that one who beats someone down. Forgiveness is an act of kindness that not everyone knows how to bestow, and once embraced, it makes you an honorable person.
     
    Another random thought from the rantings of Roa..........
  14. Roa McToa

    Lovely Beautiful Snow!

    By Roa McToa,

    I gaze to the sky as snow gently falls onto the rooftops. The sky is grey, and the trees are gleaming with the lightly frozen crisp of a fresh winter new. The songbirds that stay are the swift and the singing, flitting from branch to branch, peeping their chilly song. Taking in a breath of crisp fresh air, you can feel the frigid cold of a winter ensuing.
     
    Long gone is the summer of past, looking forward to winter at last. To stand on a mountaintop in the dark of night, basking in the light of the moon, no other feeling can quite compare. When the snow lights up with a glow, that brings up deep feelings of warmth, in the heart you once bestowed.
     
    Here to winter, here to snow, here to a warm hearth's glow
     
     
     
    I love winter
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    Brickcon!

    By Roa McToa,

    Day one (early setup) of Brickcon has passed, and I have already gotten to see some amazing creations! My favorite in particular is my table neighbors 3.5 foot taall mecha godzilla with drilling hands, light up eyes, and an opening mouth. It is so awesome, that there aren't enough words to explain it. I will post pics later. The moonbase setup is going to be really awesome, as the Eiffel moontower showed up, and Wayne brought a ship factory built in modular style. Again, pure awesome. The totem pole has made its grand return, awesome as ever.
     
    The Bionicle table is looking awesome! Thanks to the members who mailed in their mocs for display, for without you guys, the display just wouldn't be complete. I'm eager to see if anyone added anything more to the bionicle table!
     
    And I would like to thank Imatron personally for sending in the rare masks I needed for the trophies. Thanks man!
     
    I will post pictures of the con each day with an entry for all to see.
     
    I'll also make an awesome NWBC news report for Shilo to post on the main page after the con is over.
     
    And to all you BZP members who are going, I am easy to find.
     
    Onward to the Official day one of the convention! Woot!
  17. Roa McToa

    Engine Transplant Day One

    By Roa McToa,

    Its day one of the engine transplant for my 89 suburban. I have been working on disassembling my parts truck to get the engine ready for pulling. I have drained the antifreeze, and the A/C system, and am ready to remove the spark plug wires and distributor cap. It's raining a tiny tad outside, but it's not enough to really be a bother.
     
    My friend is coming up in a bit to pull out the transmission and transfer case. Were then going to Eagle River to sell the transmission (from the parts truck) for $1000. Then it's off to Peters Creek to snatch up the engine hoist. I figure we'll get the engine taken out today, and put it into my truck tomorrow.
     
    I'll keep y'all updated as progress goes, and I may even include pictures!
     
    Wish me luck!
  18. Roa McToa

    Concept Sketches

    By Roa McToa,

    Hey everyone, I felt like posting up these sneak peek concept images of what my giant rahi may look like!
     
    Kokatas rahi
     

     
    Vakatus rahi
     

     
    Paruvaks rahi
     

     
    I'm not sure on vakatu's rahi, but let me know what you think!
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    It's Out!

    By Roa McToa,

    The engine, transmission and transfer case are all out of the truck! YAY! I also removed the side and rear windows, because they are super expensive REAL tinted windows... not the stupid stick on tints. Now I just have to take the tinted windows out of the rear passenger doors, and that is more of a chore, being as you cant just cut them out with a knife like the back ones. The doors actually have to be disassembled to remove the glass. Once those are on my good truck, I will be blingen it pimpin' style in my Burb.
     
    I took out all the light covers and turn signals too. I'll sell off the rear 3rd seat (they were about $2,000 brand new back in the day) I can get a few hundred for it at least.... That, and I'm going to have a ball with a Sawzall, and cut the front and rear bumpers off the truck at the mounting brackets, being as they are too difficult to unbolt due to age and rust. It's all good fun, and I can see why people say that working on cars is therapeutic. I feel very satisfied with my progress on the carcass, as it is getting closer to the point where it can be hauled away
     
    If I am lucky, I can snatch the class four towing hitch thats mounted on it too! As of now, some of the bolts are buried up in the frame rails, and I can't get to them. But when I take the rear bumper off, I might be able to access them. Only time will tell.
     
    Oh, and the engine compartment on a suburban is big enough to sleep in.... an interesting lil' tidbit of info for y'all LOL
  20. Roa McToa
    It's official! I have a place for mocs to be mailed! Get your creative talents going and build up a really special moc for Northwest Brick Con! All sizes of mocs are welcome, and we would like to get as many mocs as possible to display, so that Bionicle makes a real presence at the convention! Adult Fans of Lego will be impressed by the sheer number of people who love bionicle as much as they love Lego Bricks. Lets show everyone our talents at building! Gather your parts and get busy!
     
    When you have a moc that is ready to mail, please PM me, and I will send you the necessary information for mailing it!
  21. Roa McToa

    Insulating The House

    By Roa McToa,

    I volunteered to insulate an area of my Moms roof that has no insulation, but the house is proving that I cannot do it as easily as I had planned. What I thought was an outside access door in the roof, proved to be nailed down rather firmly. No budging whatsoever. So, consequently, I have to go ito the roof through the coat closet. Now imagine a closet that is basically enough space for you and a friend to cram in there, with a shelf below the ceiling door that you are trying to get into. Now imagine trying to take a huge bat of insulation up that tiny hole......
     
    I dread the fiberglass. I can only hope that I don't get it all over me. I don't have any old nylons to put over my arms to protect me from the finest of fibers, so I hope I don't get insulation rash from the fiberglass. This is going to prove to be a daunting project with a lot of crawling around in tight dusty spaces.......
     
    Oi oi oi....
  22. Roa McToa
    I finally got a cell phone, so I guess that makes me cool........ I guess
     
     
    Now I've become one of those people who'll have a phone glued to their ear LOL
     
    I'm only paying $50 per month for unlimited minutes with statewide long distance, and I got a free Motorola Razr phone with the deal, so Booyah!
  23. Roa McToa

    Nw Brickcon!

    By Roa McToa,

    UPDATE: I am going to be the Bionicle Theme Coordinator for Brickcon. There will be updates in the near future for where to send mocs and such. I'm going to do my best to get as many great mocs as possible!
     
     
    I bought my plane ticket, and I am headed to NW Brickcon in October! YAAAY! Anyone else who's going, be sure to catch up with me. We'll need a BZPosse to properly represent! There isn't as much space for Brickcon as there was at brickfest, so bring your favorite mocs only if you are coming, and let me know what you are bringing with you if you are going as an attendee for the entire convention. I'll be sure to make some room on my table for you!
  25. Roa McToa
    It's about darn time too! The Mahri are finally here in Alaska. We don't yet have all the titans, but I was able to get all 6 Toa, and Maxilos & Spinax!
     
    I have been picking up LOTS of last years sets for super bargains at my local Fred Meyers stores. Many sets are 75% off their retail prices, and its really a great time to stock up on those extra sets! I have 4 striking venom sets now, I got 2 for $18 each. I bought 8 Vezon and fenrakk sets for about $12 each, then a few more for about $10 each (I lost count), Piraka outposts for $12, and Toa Inika are on sale for about $4, great to get if you missed out on the S@H deal.
     
    SO! GO TO YOUR LOCAL FRED MEYERS STORE TO GET SOME AWESOME DEALS ON BIONICLE AND LEGO SETS!
     
    What are you waiting for, go! Go Buy LEGOOOOOO!
     
    I am going back home in a week, and I dread the mass sorting I need to do of both my system, and bionicle pieces.....
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