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Does anyone else here get a .zip folder when they try to download the 1.9 prerelease 4? I've watched a couple videos and they seem to just download the .jar file. Kinda sucks. =( -ibrow

Hmmm... I'm trying to deduce some story facts from these guys' appearances. An example would be Splitface, who looks like a cross between Thunder and Xplode. Xplode and Thunder tried to break out of jail, but fell into some Energized Protodermis? Black Phantom looks pretty good, and Jawblade looks like a Bullet Bill...

Good to see this back up!I'll try and post Vertak back up soon. -ibrow

Thoughts: Black Phantom - I'm disappointed to be honest; he looks like Fire Lord's brother... which, knowing Hero Factory, he very well might be. His launcher and staff look pretty sweet though. Breez - I'm glad we're getting 2010 helmet designs again. Looks pretty cool. Not 100% certain I like the additions of both white and mata red, but I'll live with it. She actually looks like a really good set to be honest. Evo - Happy to see him back, and that helmet looks awesome.Is that gunmetal or black though? I'll keep my fingers crossed for gunmetal. Also, compared to Furno and Rocka (whom I'm also happy to see return), both Evo and Surge are looking kind of empty. Furno - I've had enough of this guy- or so I thought. That awesome 2010 helmet returns, along with a sweet build. Lovin' the translucent red piece and the motors, but I hope his new body armour works good with the helmet (unlike the 2.0 armour). I'm questioning the addition of white here as well. Jawblade - Hello Fangz!... I mean, brand new set. This thing looks awesome as well, but it has the exact same colour scheme as Fangz. Which is fine and all, but you know. The Furno weapons look cool in red too. I'm also wondering whether Jawblade is a mindless creature or a sentient shark villain. Rocka - The goldmine. Literally. Like Evo, I LOVE Rocka's new 2010-like helmet. That shield is very awesome, and I'm liking the new small armour piece in gold. Once again though, I must wonder if he has black or gunmetal armour. Once again, I am hoping for gunmetal. Splitface - What is up with this guy? I'm surprised that it took LEGO this long to do this, and YET AGAIN I love the helmet. Please please please be gunmetal. I will love this set forever if it is. Surge - Love the return of the mata blue and the 2010 helmet (go figure). The blue electricity shield is pretty sweet, too. Nice re-use of the weapon. However, why on earth does he have lime green?! That's why we have Breez! He barely has any blue on him! He also seems pretty bare-bones compared to Furno and Rocka (like Evo). I'm questioning him. Thornraxx - Such a terrible, awkward name. Loving the reuse of Gorast's wings, And his black/gunmetal?, orange, and light blue (yeah new colour!) colour scheme. Like with Jawblade though; is he a sentient enemy or a mindless beast? Toxicreapa - An even worse name than Thornraxx, though the set makes me forgive it. This guy is a guaranteed buy in my eyes; those translucent lime green pieces are pure gold. Those green flames and lime green limbs help, too. All in all - A far better lineup then 2.0 or 3.0, and a far more diverse one in terms of colours, villain builds, and heroes (sort of- Rocka, Furno, and Breez are unique). Now I'm just hoping they don't call it 4.0. I am wondering why there isn't one more hero though; I would've hoped they'd put in either Nex to make it a team of the rookies, or just have some random new guy. But I don't mind. It means less money I have to spend, and that is awesome. Always. -ibrow

I'd say I like it a little less than the old BZPower at this point, simply because it's so radically different. I'll get used to it over time. You guys? -ibrow

Every single day actually. It is set as my home page. Besides, with the podcasts, the news, and simply wating for it to come online, i found it hard not to check it

What if things happened differently? Vultraz’s Journey ReturnsJail Break, Part 1Chapter 1 – The Punch LineiBrow Comedy Productions The Diner “Alright, what’s on the menu today?” Turaga Vakama asked, tottering into the diner, leaving the glass doors to slam shut with a crash and a rather large crack.“Same as always, duh.” Jaller told the Turaga, pointing up at the menu above his head. The Turaga squinted at the menu.“I think I’ll just have a coffee today.” Turaga Vakama decided.“Awesome.” Jaller said. The Ta-Matoran grabbed the coffee making machine, thrusting a mug underneath it, as coffee poured down.“That’s seven dollars.” Jaller told Turaga Vakama.“SEVEN DOLARS?! THAT’S ROBBERY!”“No, it’s not. You’re paying for two litres.”“Ah... right.” Turaga Vakama shoved his hand into his pocket, feeling around for change. “All I’ve got is $5.50.” Jaller clicked his fingers; an instant later, Vamprah and Gorast lunged out of the shadows, latching on to the protesting Turaga Vakama.“What are you doing?!” he cried. “Where are you taking me?!” Toa Hahli stepped up to the counter, grabbing the mug of scalding coffee out of Jaller’s hand.“Thanks!” she gasped, chugging it down. “ARGH, MY THROAT!”“What do you expect?” Jaller snorted. “It’s burning hot.”“I DEMAND A REFUND!” Toa Hahli screamed into his face. Jaller was sent sprawling by the sound waves, landing on his face on top of the over behind him.“WHY IS THIS EVEN HERE?!” he screamed, running into the kitchens and dunking his head into a vat.His head was promptly lit on fire; the vat was full of grease.“OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!” Vultraz lazily held the bathroom door open for the Ta-Matoran, allowing Jaller to rush in to the sinks and begin dousing himself.“What do you need?” he asked Toa Hahli, yawning.“A refund.”“I saw you. You didn’t pay. You think I’m stupid?” he questioned.“A little, yes.” Toa Hahli told him. Vultraz drew his fist back and punched Hahli in the face; an instant later, he was face down on the ground, his hands being cuffed behind him.“What did he do to you, madam?” Toa Hewkii asked.“Don’t speak to me like I’m some innocent old lady!” Toa Hahli snapped, slapping Toa Hewkii across the face. “I’m an officer just like you!”“Fine!” Toa Hewkii muttered, rubbing his bruised cheek. “What did he do to you?!”“He punched me in the face.”“...I honestly doubt that.” Toa Hewkii replied uncomfortably, taking a step back. “Do you, now?” Toa Hahli whispered dangerously, stepping closer to him.“IF YOU DON’T MIND, I’d like to get off the floor!” Vultraz interrupted. “It’s kinda dirty down here, you know. Vezon hasn’t cleaned yet.”Both Toa froze.“You have... Vezon... on cleaning?” Toa Hewkii whispered.“Well, yeah,” Vultraz started. “He fails at doing everything else-” Toa Hewkii interrupted him by grabbing Vultraz by the throat and slamming him into the wall.“That’s it, no warning.” The Toa of stone told him. “You’re under arrest for being completely insane.”“Aw, come on!” Vultraz protested, attempting to wriggle out of Toa Hewkii’s grip. “You’re not being fair!”“I am so.” Toa Hewkii snorted. “You have Vezon on cleaning!”“Alright, so maybe he isn’t the best, but-” Vultraz began, ending as Toa Hewkii threw him into a table.“Ouch!” “All Vezon does is clean with his drool!” Toa Hewkii groaned. “It’s disgusting!”“He’s actually getting better with that.” Vultraz responded. “He actually uses soap now- and if he doesn’t it means he just hasn’t cleaned, period.” “I don’t care.” Toa Hahli said, grabbing Vultraz by the mask. “Now you’re coming with us, because you are going to jail, no questions asked." Later on, in Jail: “Why, hello there!” a voice said enthusiastically, as Vultraz was tossed into his cell. “Imagine you being the one to join me in here!”Vultraz groaned, turning around.“Hello, Kopeke.” He replied.“Hello.” Kopeke grinned. “How’s life?”“Very bad.” Vultraz answered. “And it just got worse, seeing as we’re not even five feet apart, but I’m not allowed to kill you.” “Yeah, I thought you might say that.” Kopeke said casually. “That’s why I’m in here. I went and destroyed the Great Furnace so that I’d be in here, where you couldn’t touch me.”Vultraz turned to the Ko-Matoran, grinning maliciously.“Uh... why are you grinning like that?” Kopeke asked him, edging away.“Because I might not be able to kill you in here...” Vultraz trailed off. “But I can still brutally beat you to a pulp.” Kopeke screamed; the guard outside simply rolled his eyes before returning to his newspaper.“Shut up.” He called into the cell.Vultraz ignored him, as he was busy punching the daylights out of Kopeke. Meanwhile, Back at the Diner: “They simply can’t lock him up for that!” Bitil protested.“You, good sir, are right.” Vezon nodded. “Indeed, if anything, I believe Icarax should go to jail.”“Why me?!” Icarax exclaimed.“Well, you clearly deserve it.” Vezon told him. “After all, you’re the one who recommended me for the job.”“No I’m not!” Icarax exclaimed flabbergasted. “What is he talking about?” Bitil shrugged.“Regardless, we should break him out.”“I don’t really want to, actually.” Jaller replied. “He never treats me with respect.”“That’s because nobody likes you.” Bitil pointed out.“But-”“At least he pays you! Now shut up!” Bitil sighed. “That’s why we’re busting him out. If we don’t, we don’t get paid. And then we starve, and die.”“That sounds boring.” Vezon shook his head. “Let’s go save him.”“Indeed, let’s.” To Be Continued.... Next time on Vultraz’s Journey Returns:

“So, what you’re saying is, I’m stuck in here until I stop beating up Kopeke?” Vultraz asked.“Yes, that would be correct.” Turaga Dume responded. “And that would also mean you forfeit your diner to me.”Vultraz sagged. “This isn’t fair.”“Life isn’t fair.”“Tell me about it.”

Very nice.You beat me to it. I'm still doing my Tahu vs. Tahu PSA on the subject though. -ibrow

I'm sure I'll get used to it, but this new layout and all is going to take a loooong time for me to get used to.Hopefully we get Hapori Dume back soon. -ibro