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  1. Shine

    Calm Down.

    By Shine,

    It's a joke. Heck, you should be celebrating, nuking COT and LGD can't possibly lighten the load on the server this much. I've got a feeling we finally have a new server.
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    Unfinished Bbc41 Moc

    By Shine,

    This was going to be one of by BBC 41 entries, unfortunately I didn't finish in time.
     
    It's a fusion of a Toa and a rabbit. Wonder what member that could be.
     
    link
     
    -updated version-
  8. Shine

    Hypocrisy!

    By Shine,

    link
     
    I should start listening to my own advice.
     
    P.S. The previous entry has been updated for your viewing boredom pleasure.
  12. Shine

    Gah (updated)

    By Shine,

    The Mata Nui Moc has been scrapped, all but the head that is. The only thing I'll say about my new entry is that he has a "sail blade".
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    Yay, time for more details because I'm bored!
     
    -rider & stead
    -weave style
    -silver/Olda red/Olda brown/black
  16. Shine
    I came across these prototype images on an old Bionicle CD I had lying around, they remind me of the monsters in the Slizer world for some reason. I thought some of you might find them interesting.
     
    Tahu vs. fire dragon < color
    Tahu snowboarding
    Tahu melting something
    ice monster < color
    Kopaka finding an Akaku, while wearing Nuju's mask
    sludge monster
    cyclone monster
    Nui-Rama carrying Lewa
    stone monster
    Pohatu getting thrown off a Muaka
    Gali jumping
    Gali with giant hook
    water monster < color
  17. Shine

    *gasp*

    By Shine,

    My blog claims that I don't exist.
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    In other news- There are new emotes.
  23. Shine

    Mini Tractor Set Review

    By Shine,

    Set name: Mini Tractor
    Set number: 8281
    Line: Technic
    Piece count: 121
    Recommended ages: 7-13
    Suggested price: $10.00
    Year released: 2006
     
    THE BOX
    The most superficial part of any LEGO product, but the one that often determines whether or not the set is a success or failure.

    When I got my first look at the box I was stunned at how crowded it was. Between the white text on the left of the box, tan seal and gears on the bottom right, boxes which show that gears rotate when the model is moved along the ground, logos on the top, and a picture of the actual set itself. Lego could have left off the tan seal and the icon that indicates the set includes two instruction booklets as to make it seem less jumbled.

    The back of the box isn’t nearly as poorly spaced out as the front. The only real downside is that it features a large picture of that some sort of deformed looking motorcycle. The Technic beam background looks great while remaining subtle enough to not overwhelm the eye.
     
    WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
    So you've bought it and taken it home (or at least made it to the car), punched the perforated tabs and dump out the contents. What do you get for your money?

    Once you open the box and pull the contents out, you'll find three small bags of parts and two instruction books, one for the tractor and the other for the deranged bike. Both manuals are thicker then you would normally expect from a ten dollar set though not overloaded with ads for other sets, promising a decent build.
     
    THE BRICKS
    Here's where we start to cut to the heart of the matter. You didn't buy this box for all the glossy booklets & creative artwork. You want to know about the LEGO bricks & bits that are included, and what (if any) new & interesting parts you'll find inside. Here's also where I'll talk about any new and/or interesting pieces that you will encounter.

    There’s not really much to comment on here other, then the lack of unique pieces. I don’t really consider that to be a bad thing, though many people seem to. The inclusion of so many different colors is a little strange in my opinion; maybe Lego could have changed red to yellow, as to match the overall color scheme of the tractor. Another thing that puzzles me is the fact that the set contains both blue and tan friction pins that require the same force to rotate them.
     
    BUILDING EXPERIENCE
    What can you expect while putting this model together?

    The building experience of this set is surprisingly enjoyable for such a small set. I was amazed to see the development of this model while building. One second you could have no idea what the section you’re constructing will be used for, the next it seems obvious how one segment fits so perfectly into the other.
     
    PLAYING EXPERIENCE
    So you've got the model together, but is it more like playing with a block of wood or an interactive toy?

    This model sports two different functions, one of which is triggered when the vehicle is rolled either forward or backward, that causes the gears on the red attachment at the rear to rotate. The second function raises and lowers the attachment when you move the red pin near the front of the vehicle. It should be noted that these two features don’t interfere with the operation of each other, meaning that the attachment can be in either raised or lowered while the gears can still spin.

    OVERALL
    Here's where it all boils down to whether the model is worth your money and time or not.
     
    In short, yes. This set is a great buy at only ten dollars for a set that has good play value and decent pieces. This set would be great for both younger children just getting into Technic and old pros alike.
     
    Be sure to flame Shine for taking the time out of his non-existent schedule to do this poorly-written review.
  24. Shine

    Toshtmfvh

    By Shine,

    Toa of "Shine has too freaking many viking horns"
     
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    back
     
    No, it's not meant to be a serious MOC, just more of an excuse to stick viking horns allover something.
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