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That contest? Build a Glatorian and send it into LEGO and they choose 5 winners to get a $100 LEGO gift card? Yeah, that'll be like taking candy from a baby (well, from a 10 year old...). 5 grand prize winners. Five! Well now, if I just whip up a head like this (without back spikes) and put it on this guy, or put Ackar's head (assuming I can get him during October break) on this guy (minus actual flames) or this guy (why is he still built? That was 3 years ago!) (Raanu's helmet would also be nice, but I don't have him), or would LEGO possibly object to me using my prototype on a green guy (though not necessarily this guy, I don't think he has the right Glatorian build, so I'd have to build something in the few days I'd be home), assuming I have to use a Glatorian head/helmet (I also have Mata Nui but don't think I want to build something new with the keetorange just yet), I think I can build better than most of LEGO's target audience, the other question is this: is what I build what LEGO looks for? tl;dr: I'm definitely going to enter that Glatorian Building Contest (screw that I'm 19, I could use the $100 better than a target audienced kid), I just don't know how to exactly cater to LEGO's personality aside from the fact that most of the target audience doesn't know what "color scheme" means. -CF
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(August 5-8, 2010, Dulles Expo Center) Here's the problem: BrickFair starts the day after the National Boy Scout Jamboree. Luckily, I won't need to stay any later than when it ends; everyone leaves on the same day. Talking to my RA, she had to be at school during the first weekend of August. That is the same weekend as BF10 next year. I'm applying to be an RA (and my friend's support me, so I'm not completely crazy, I guess, so it makes me think I have potential to get it). However, with budget cuts, the arrive date was a week later than last year, so what if that continues and I don't have to be there until August's second week? If I get the position, and I go to the Jamboree, then, from what I know now, I can't really go to BrickFair 2010. However, right now I'm deterred away from the Jambo because, from the way I'd be attending, the time I spend having fun would only amount to a few days. I would only get a few days to really enjoy myself for everything the Jambo has (I went 5 years ago and it was a blast). (I'd be attending as an OA member, doing service but going for half the price.) So, if I don't go, then I have a few days before the Jamboree free. If I don't get the RA position, then I have a few days after BrickFair free. Now, I understand that BZP members such as Nukaya and Arpy are tempted (or more than tempted) in attending. I really want (kinda need if you don't come back to the East coast anytime soon) to meet you two, at least. (Hanging out with Argetlam again would also be cool.) Also, while you are here in DC, you really should tour the sites. Also, I understand EW is attending the Jambo. Able to stick around a few more days for BrickFair? What I'm getting at is there should be time for us all to hang out before/after BrickFair some more. It's just that I'm unsure about my life/plans right now, so I can't encourage you to come early or leave late. I'm also ranting because that's what I do in my blog since this keyboard (and you) is such a good listener. I also don't want you all to buy tickets the day they're available (I'm looking at you, Nukaya) so some plans can be made first. (Plus, I hear they won't be at their cheapest on the first day. Maybe wait until New Years?) -CF (Apologies for talking about BF10 before I show you stuff from BF09....)
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I bet you're all (well, most of you anyways) are wondering what prototype piece I got for being a BZPower member attending BrickFair 09. Anyway, yeah. It's awesome. I already know what I'm going to put it on. It'll be big, green and silver, and I already have the perfect weapon that I had made after getting Takanuva but haven't had a chance to do anything with. I guess I'll make it a winter project, since it'll be big (like, over a foot tall), only working on it since my steampunk cosplay will take up the rest of my time (aside from work). I really need to get on the ball with all this BF09 stuff. What I got (and what I got for free), pix, MOCs, etc etc. Sorry. -CF
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I've been sick since Wednesday. Had my first taste of NyQuil last night and that seems to have helped. Now I'm just dazed, but not feeling terrible. If I just sit here for a few hours, watching shows like Warehouse 13, Dollhouse, and Doctor Who, then I should be up for adoration tonight...here's crossing my fingers. Anyway, I guess I'm feeling well enough to do a quick blog showing you this MOC recently featured on TBB: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coleblaq/3885161581/ Note the Gorast and other Bionicle pieces. -CF
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Check it! UPDATE: Thanks to a tip from a person whose BZPower username I unfortunately don't know, the MOC in question was posted on a well-known LEGO-themed blog The Brothers Brick. My Flickr account was subsequently hit with a flood of people adding me to their contacts and commenting on my pictures. One of them happened to be a LEGO Ambassador and AFOL "community organizer" and also a resident of Oulu, where I live. He sent me a Flickr mail introducing himself and inviting me to join the local scene. All of this is pure awesome and makes me a very happy BCii.
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Here are my pix. Here are another WAMALUG member's (Abe Friedman's) pix. I don't have any more to link to for you right now...but just search "BrickFair 09" or something in Flickr and you'll get a bunch. Happy Weasel (WAMALUGger Dan Rubin) has some good ones.... However, you'll have to wait for some news reports to get full stories behind them. Also, current wallpaper (subject to change to a 9-themed one before Sept 9). Y'all in it should consider yourselves special/lucky; I don't normally do walls with [real] people in them. -CF
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Yay BrickFair story! This one guy had a Mindstorms robot dressed up like a tourist. Upon pressing a button, this "Tourist Bot" would take a photo of whatever was in front of him (you, hopefully). So... Janus showing off dicsounted Nocturn One of the Rachira twins Spink Argetlam Me, taking a photo of Tourist Bot, with Argy at the side and Emzee looking over my shoulder. Just another reason why you have to be there. -CF
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I've met Argetlam. He's awesome. I've also met Janus, LevahkLah (girl, BTW), and a few others. Not to mention seeing everyone else again that I've met over the years. Fun stuff. More tomorrow! -CF
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Since I don't have time to give you a full report of what I did. Yes I have a prototype, but I'll show that off later. I met a ton of cool people who I will list later (for reasons a certain North Dakotan will know). There were a bunch of other cool people there who I had already met. I got a bunch of free stuff. I bought a few things at a ridiculous discount. I bought a BrickArms phaser and received a free, black, prototype Storm Trooper gun. I now have 3 red and 3 yellow Bitil wings, among some other System pieces which will come in handy. LEGO Bingo is fun, in good company. BrickFair 2010 is August 5-9, 2010! ... Yeah that's it for now since I have to go sleep since I'm heading to school Sunday morning. If I have time I'll get pix up and write a news report or so and blog some more. -CF
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This thing is a full 55 cm across. By sheer piece count, it's probably my biggest MOC ever.
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I'll be there tonight to Saturday night. I'll prolly upload pix Sunday night, Monday before my first class (4:00!), and Tuesday, you know, before the homework starts piling up. That, or I'll do it after my weekend begins Thursday evening. If you're there come find me, speaking mostly to the visitors on Saturday. I think during visiting hours we're hanging around the Bionicle table to meet y'all. (Unless there's a talk I want to get to.) Thanks to xccj, Bunda, 55555, ToM, Primus, and Toaraga for sending MOCs! -CF PS. yay the Board is back up! PPS. I have like 1 hour left to pack for school.
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My (closest) LEGO Store has a "Window into the Community" display in the back next to Pick-a-Brick. This space is given to WAMALUG and we switch it out every month with each meeting. I volunteered to put in some stuff between July/August, and, having done Bionicle last time, went with some Space stuff. My friend Zack also made a mech bay that really helped add to the display. I had a bunch of Microspace MOCs lying around ranging back a few years to the present. I also might have had one or two starfighter-type ships, but pretty much I didn't have anything impressive until I got back home from school, when I could really build and not worry about my studies. I built some minifig sized things at a WAMALUG meeting and a mad rush to make a space dock for my microspace at the last minute...which turned out pretty well and, IMO, gives life to the display. Yadayada, I'm talking. Here are the pix you're in here for (BShelf folder (when public)): The MOCists The Display Star Port Central Close up of the Port Zack's Mech Bay Hanging things! Black Fantasy Attack! (I really don't know why I linked the folder. Almost all the pix are here!) Two more space ships Also while at the LEGO Store I picked up a PaB cup and filled it with goodies such as odd windshields, white grills , trans red and green 1-stud tiles, and 1x2 and 1x4 instrument panel tiles . (There are probably other amazing things but I forget....) I also picked up the magnet set with Boba Fett, Slave Princess Leia B) and a Red Guard, pretty much for Fett, but Leia's always a popular fig, and the Reg Guard is pretty cool. (In hindsight I should have waited until next month when I buy Ackar and two of the K9 Space Police set and I would have gotten a stamp on my Loyalty Card. Oh well.) I think that's it. Thanks for reading. If you're near Tyson's Corner Center Mall before August 8th, I'd be overjoyed if you checked out the display. I'll get more pix of the space ships and whatnot up soon. I have to resize pix (these were done in GIMP but that took a while so I might just go back to Paint) and upload them to BShelf, not to mention let the folder moderate. -CF
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With B6 out of the picture for next year's running* (2 year in a row term), it's time to start campaigning now! After all, Arpy's a pretty popular guy, so I'm going to need all the help I can get!** ChocolateFrogs '10 *I have nothing against B6. He's a great guy. He'll be a good Ambassador again. **I assume Arpy will want to run, and I don't know of anybody else at the moment. Arpy is another great guy and friend, so if he wins it'll be cool. In other news, I was sent home early from work today. So I went back after dinner with my younger brother and sister and saw Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, in 3D. It was funny. -CF
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Otherwise I would have another good testimonial for it. So maybe B6 should just get it again? (Hey, then, aside from running against Arpy, I'd have a good shot next year?) Yeah I'm pretty much just posting this hoping Xccj and/or Arpy will see this and send me something. -CF
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LIKE, NOW, PPL! Update: Sorry for all the reposts. I'm being pressed for time guys. I need at least 2 more. This is like calling 911, it's one of those things where it's not good to say "oh, someone else will do it, so I won't worry about it." (Unless you don't want me as Ambassador, then that's a different story..) I still need testimonials before my name can be sent to LEGO for consideration of becoming a LEGO Ambassador. I haven't gotten any so far, and I think I need them by Sunday, when B6 wants to know who's running. (Unless I don't need them until he sends the names to LEGO, which would be after some sort of "voting" process like last year I assume.) But that's ok if I don't get any. I'll spend my newly found free time of not being ambassador with studies, IRL friends, and CCM activities and whatever comes my way in college. So really, don't worry about sending it to me if you can't. Six will make a good ambassador again, and then, since he can't run again next year, I'll run (hopefully against Arpy) and see what happens then. -CF
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Hey! I made instrucions for my Piraka Fusion MOC. Folder Here I would specifically suggest: The Hand and The Staff And since it seems that the Talkback Topic isn't properly linked at the time, go ahead and use this to give any comments you might have until staff does something about the link. (But, staff, please do fix it, and don't rely on this) (hey, Omi, how about you start one?) I would also like this to be the place for discussion for my MOC in general. (The News Article) Thanx, and enjoy! Answers/comments: It'd be cool if it was a set, along with Krakua. Major sets used were Keetongu, and Thok (althought Vezok might work) You'll also need some keetorange joints, hordika armor, and 6 hordika knecks. The piece pointed to for the tail is a technic watch piece. (I wanted to use it in a MOC) I think everything else is pretty much can be seen from pix and is basic enough I don't need to expand on it. On note of the tail-joint-breaking problem: I have used this style of connecting before and have only had one or two joints break, and then they are still usable. Don't be too rough, and ease the rod in. (some people also don't like the tail, so of course you don't have to put it on, but then he may have trouble standing up) -CF
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I know I've not yet spoken up on this yet, but I have decided to run for LEGO Ambassador! Now, the news article B6 posted includes a few bit of information, so here is a background on me. More info after: Explanation of me: AFOL MOCist, heavy on the Bionicle and Space themes, but open to everything. Activities: Posting front page news, taking part in the BZP community through the forum and blogs, MOCing, attending local LUG meetings and activities, promoting LEGO toys Key interests; themes, building styles, and examples of MOCs: Bionicle and Space mostly, but the wide variety of MOCs and building genres that are in the building community impress me enough to care about all themes and try my hand at expanding my horizons. Examples: Piraka Fusion, Crustaceous, Sparaku, Triexiel, Evening Dart. (Too many? Wrong MOCs to choose?) And fanfiction. Platform (list of goals looking to accomplish): As a LEGO Ambassador I will forward news to my community as given to me, as seems to be the primary task. Along with that primary task is returning community thoughts and information to TLG in a timely manner. There is so much more to that though, and I would like provide all the information I can to the fans so they know what is going on and their thoughts can be reflected back. Other than that, I do not know much of what else an Ambassador does. Personally I like to encourage building in new and creative ways, and expanding on one's own general building genre (such as moving to System if generally immersed in Bionicle, or inversely encouraging System fans to give Bionicle and other themes a try.) Many of the older Bionicle fans want to see some qualities in the sets that TLG does not have since focus groups point them in another direction. I think it would be great if I can give TLG any ideas as to what the older fans might also like in sets. (That means as much as I'd like to get brown back we all know why they got rid of it. Also why they're keeping with Inika torsos. Not that I wouldn't bring it up.) Now, thank you for reading that. Here is where you come in: I need (at least three) testimonials. Some of you have met me, some of you know me, some think you know me, and some have no idea who I am. Whatever. If you think you can write me a (good) testimonial, I will be more than happy to read it. (Just PM me.) I'll choose the three best, or the three that put me in the best spotlight. (2+ paragraphs is always a plus.) (I'll answer any questions you have here.) I need these by June 20 19 so I can read them and send the best to B6 before his deadline of June 21. Actually, IDK how much I'll be online this week with my grandpa coming in, so ASAP is appreciated. tl;dr, send me testimonials for Ambassadorship! (Soon!) -CF
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I forget to take pix (luckily somebody did) of this when I was at the Annapolis store, but my friend and I, along with the rest of WAMALUG at the April meeting, built stuff for the "lightboxes" in the store. These are small boxes placed around on the shelves that have small LEGO-made (that means we built them from LEGO's instructions) models in them. My friend and I build this circus scene: One Two Three Four Five More of the Annapolis opening here. -CF
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I haven't bought any new Bionicle since I bought the Mistika...and I wasn't too pleased with those sets. As such I've been out of the loop with the 09 sets. But I see there's a Mata-Nui out (or coming soon). I think I want it, but can't decide if I should buy the Toa-sized Mata-Nui or wait until that bigger set comes out. What do you guys think? Are the new Toa worth the increased price? I liked the pics of the new Mata-Nui, and it would be fun to finally have a set of him even if it's not the same epic figure we all imagined years ago. Glad he finally has a set form though. It's been a LONG time coming!
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In case you didn't hear. LEGO Pix (When public.) 501st Pix Anyway, it was fun. Very cool to be at the grand opening. Having that apron allowed me to just walk into the LEGO Store and get my pic with Indy without having to wait in line. In April I helped WAMALUG build some lightbox models (tiny displays of models on the walls) but I forgot to take pix. If anybody goes, please take a picture of the circus, will ya? I also showed up early morning with a line already forming, but I got to just walk past the line and tell the LEGO store guy I was with WAMALUG and he let me right in. By helping out, I got the brick for free (which I already got from Nannan Z from the Texas event), a t-shirt for this event !!! , and a mini Chessie the Sea Monster model (based on the one in LEGOLAND). I doubt I'll go back though. It took an hour and a quarter tank of gas. I've got Tysons within 10 miles of me, and then there's Potomac Mills... -CF
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Close to Home, June 1, 2009. Big pet peeve of mine, how the little kiddies don't think Bionicle is LEGO. (Or this artist either for that matter.) -CF
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THE HORROR Yellow and Keetorange do not play well together! Oh well. At least it'll be a good parts pack. Possibly. And that waist config looks interesting in its own right.
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Order Batch Summary: -------------------------------------- Total Items: 780 Unique Items (lots): 46 Total: $68.64 -------------------------------------- Items in Order: -------------------------------------- [used] Black Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight (x20) ..... $0.05 each = $1.00 [used] Black Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (x20) ..... $0.04 each = $0.80 [used] Black Brick, Round 2 x 2 (x20) ..... $0.06 each = $1.20 [used] Black Hose, Flexible 8.5L with Tabbed Ends (Ends same color as Tube) (x8) ..... $0.25 each = $2.00 [used] Black Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 14L (x12) ..... $0.20 each = $2.40 [used] Black Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 10L (x4) ..... $0.09 each = $0.36 [used] Black Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal (x20) ..... $0.03 each = $0.60 [used] Black Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 (x10) ..... $0.18 each = $1.80 [used] Black Slope 33 3 x 1 (x10) ..... $0.05 each = $0.50 [used] Black Slope 33 3 x 2 (x80) ..... $0.05 each = $4.00 [used] Black Slope 33 3 x 3 (x4) ..... $0.17 each = $0.68 [used] Black Slope 33 3 x 3 Double Convex (x12) ..... $0.25 each = $3.00 [used] Black Slope 33 3 x 4 (x4) ..... $0.20 each = $0.80 [used] Black Slope 45 2 x 1 (x10) ..... $0.03 each = $0.30 [used] Black Slope 45 2 x 2 (x10) ..... $0.05 each = $0.50 [used] Black Slope, Curved 3 x 1 No Studs (x6) ..... $0.26 each = $1.56 [used] Black Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1 (x10) ..... $0.05 each = $0.50 [used] Black Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1 (x10) ..... $0.05 each = $0.50 [used] Black Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 (x10) ..... $0.05 each = $0.50 [used] Black Tap 1 x 1 (x6) ..... $0.08 each = $0.48 [used] Black Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole (x10) ..... $0.07 each = $0.70 [used] Black Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole (x10) ..... $0.04 each = $0.40 [used] Black Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes (x10) ..... $0.08 each = $0.80 [used] Black Technic, Pin Connector Round (x20) ..... $0.17 each = $3.40 [used] Black Vehicle, Steering Wheel Small, 2 Studs Wide (x5) ..... $0.08 each = $0.40 [used] Bright Green Plant Leaves 6 x 5 (x5) ..... $0.40 each = $2.00 [used] Brown Container, Barrel 4 x 4 x 3.5 (x2) ..... $0.90 each = $1.80 [used] Brown Container, Crate with Handholds (x8) ..... $0.30 each = $2.40 [used] Brown Hose, Soft 3mm D. 5L (x3) ..... $0.15 each = $0.45 [used] Dark Gray Plate, Round 1 x 1 (x46) ..... $0.05 each = $2.30 [used] Green Plant Flower Stem (x100) ..... $0.08 each = $8.00 [used] Green Plant Leaves 4 x 3 (x3) ..... $0.18 each = $0.54 [used] Green Plant Leaves 6 x 5 (x9) ..... $0.35 each = $3.15 [used] Light Bluish Gray Plate, Round 1 x 1 (x30) ..... $0.03 each = $0.90 [used] Light Gray Plate, Round 1 x 1 (x100) ..... $0.04 each = $4.00 [used] Light Gray Slope 33 3 x 2 (x10) ..... $0.09 each = $0.90 [used] Light Gray Slope 33 3 x 4 (x16) ..... $0.35 each = $5.60 [used] Light Gray Technic, Pin 1/2 (x50) ..... $0.03 each = $1.50 [used] Red Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal (x21) ..... $0.04 each = $0.84 [used] Red Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical - Undetermined Type (x10) ..... $0.04 each = $0.40 [used] Trans-Neon Green Bar 4L Lightsaber Blade (x6) ..... $0.50 each = $3.00 [used] Trans-Neon Green Bionicle 1 x 3 Tooth with Axle Hole (x4) ..... $0.08 each = $0.32 [used] Trans-Neon Green Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (x6) ..... $0.06 each = $0.36 [used] Trans-Neon Green Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top (x2) ..... $0.13 each = $0.26 [used] Trans-Neon Green Cone 1 x 1 without Top Groove (x6) ..... $0.04 each = $0.24 [used] Trans-Neon Green Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley) (x2) ..... $0.25 each = $0.50
