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So here I am making one last attempt to gather BZPers at the Lego Master Builder Event at Tyson's Corner Center Mall in Northern Virginia. Live there? Been to that store? (actually, it doesn't matter, come anyway!) And I quote, See you there! -CF
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I've been part of many fandoms in my time, and through all of them I've seen the different stages. And though I'm pleased that Bionicle's been around long enough to hit this current stage, I'm a bit bothered by the frequency and intensity with which its come. Though that's to be expected with the size of this forum comparred to the others I've been to. But to all those people out there who make the topics which are getting to be a weekly affair: No, Bionicle is not in a decline.No, Bionicle is not loosing touch with its fans.No, Bionicle is not dumbing itself down.No, Bionicle is not running out of ideas.We good?
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So, here's the deal. Who: A Lego Master Model Builder What: Building an 8 foot tall Allgator, and meet other Lego fans/BZPers Where: The Lego Store at Tyson's Corner Center Mall When: February 2-4 (see below for times) Why: To meet a Master Builder and meet other Lego fans/BZPers How: Get to the Tyson's Lego Store this weekend When: Friday (2nd): 11 am-7 pm Saturday (3rd): 10 am-6 pm Sunday (4th): 11 am-6pm Perhaps you got a post card if you are in this area of Virginia. With that postcard you can get a free small Pick-a-Brick cup if you show the card and spend $10 or more. (or try it without the post card and try to tell the cashier to use the code "999247" that was on the postcard) I will be there on Sunday from 4-6, either in the Lego store or with the Alligator model right outside. I'll be wearing my BZPower shirt. I'm a 17 male. (Capricorn; likes long walks on the beach...) I'm going then because I hope that there will be less people there because it's Superbowl sunday, and the model will probable be (almost) complete. So, will there be anybody else there? I really would like to meet some people! -CF
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On that note, I would like to tell you where I'll be and when, so we might be able to meet up or even more than one BZPer. (although some of you live in Louisiana and Massachusetts) Anyway, I'll be at the SAR Oratoracle Contest thing on February 17th, in Richmond, VA I'll also be at Katsucon (which I still need to blog about...) that same weekend, attending on Sunday. It's at the Omni Shoram Hotel in Washington, DC that weekend. I'll also be at the Tyson's Corner Lego Store on Sunday, February 4th for that Master Builder event. I'm going from 4-6 in hope the thing will be complete and not many people will be there (instead staying at home watching the Superbowl), so I can actually talk with the Master Builder. I'll be wearing my BZP shirt (light BZP blue with the BZP logo on both sides) I'll be at Scout Camp Henson (Keep in mind I live near Wash. DC, so it's not far from there) the last week in June. I'm going to Philmont Scout Ranch on July 8-24 (I think that's when I return). And I'll be at my local Borders for the seventh Harry Potter Book anyone going to be near me? -CF
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Introducing BC Matoran of Wonder Not to be confused with BZPower member BCii, who is in fact a living, breathing human being. This MOC will not be posted anywhere else, so please direct all your comments to the comments thread. Thank you and have a wonderful day! -BC
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For the Server Busy pages, and me just having had my English Mid-term exam, this is on my mind: I edited the first stanza to Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" Here it goes: Once upon a server busy, whild I surfed, weak and weary Over many a quaint and curious volume of Bionicle Lore-- While it loaded, nearly lacking, suddenly there came that lacking As if something gently hacking, hacking for this server bore "Tis many visitors," I muttered, "tapping on the BZ Door Server Busy and nothing more" Go read that poem, And if you want a smaller "Raven" quote: Quoteth the Raven, "server busy, back up nevermore." I also have a good Star Wars one: "Luke, I am your server." now, does anyone actually take suggestions? -CF
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Well, those leaked pics made the rounds...and now I've seen a crystal clear pic of the Red Mahri, and a few fuzzy canister shots of the others. Thankfully they were nameless pics. And I have to say that the 2007 canister sets easily will rank as some of the best designs Bionicle has ever seen. From what I can tell, every complaint I had about the Inika is fully resolved. And I may just have to break my resolution and grab a full set of Barraki along with my Mahri team. LEGO needs to be rewarded for what they've done this year. So start saving now, and if you haven't seen them yet...perpare to be astounded when the official release arrives. Until then, I promise I won't do any of that spoiler stuff to those of you who don't want it ruined.
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You know you want to vote for the Knight. -Seran
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I'm a bit surprised by the reactions people have had to the spoilers regarding the 2007 Toa. I wasn't in time to read any of them, and I'm actively avoiding seeking out the pics, but at the same time I can't help but think we as a fandom should already know what's coming down the pipe. I'll put SPOILER WARNINGS before I write anything, just in case somebody who has seen them decides to post what the truth is, but I'm encouraging people not to. So go into this discussion with plenty of warning. Personally, I can't help but think that we're getting evolved Inika. It's a trend that LEGO's stuck to for the last two rounds of Toa. First the Nuva, then the Hordika. Why would anybody else think that the Mahri wouldn't be Jaller and co? Let's look at the facts. The Inika's destiny is to secure the Ignika.The Ignika is being held by the Barraki.The Barraki as a species predominatly dwell underwater.The Inika currently have no ready means of surviving underwater.We've been told the Inika may be getting new Kanohi.Sounds like the formula for a mode change if you ask me. If this turns out to be true, I honestly am not upset, or shocked, or spoiled by knowing if the Inika are in fact the Toa we will be seeing in new forms this year. I like the idea. Part of what makes a story compelling is the characters. It's what made the Metru-Nui flashback one of my least favorite elements. Sure it gave us a ton of backstory to the universe, but it also left the characters we had come to know sitting around doing nothing for about two years. I honestly would loose interest if we had to say goodbye to the Inika so quickly after saying hello. I don't know if this is the case, though judging by the reaction of those who know I can't help but slant in that direction. I understand the reason to surpress the leaked images (policy is policy when that sort of information is concerned), but why the need for such enforced secrecy regarding their identities? If they're the Inika transformed, we already know who the characters are and really shouldn't be surprised considering LEGO's track record. And if we don't know who these characters are...or they are characters who we've seen previously...it still leaves the mystery of why they were made Toa and how they're brought back into (or just plain into the fold). So if you had it spoiled, don't worry. There's still plenty of mystery left. Or if theyr'e the Inika, you were spoiled back when the Hordika were introduced. Either way, there's still a LOT of the 2007 storyline we don't know. So focus on that.
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Click the pic. It looks so inviting...
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Having seen the 07 summer sets- I thought I'd talk about them- MOCing-wise. Rules- -Do not post what Toa Team they are(Nuva/New/Inika). -Do not post pictures. -Do not give a link to the pictures. -Do not tell where the pictures are. -Do not PM me(or any one else) pictures/link/location. -If you ask for pictures I will delete your post as you obviously didn't read this. Now that I've got that out of my system- » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «red Toa- -orange dog bone pieces -light-up blade that is distinctly less ugly than the Inika's -new type of ball joint -red boomerang-shaped piece that is used on the crab as well as armor for the red Toa blue Toa -Miru Olda-like mask -new Piraka-like body -solid blue Inika shoulder armor keetorange Toa- -longer versions of the Mahritoran's tools -Piraka lower right arm in keetorange -large keetorange and black mask that is bigger than the Olmak -Knights Kingdom mace pieces -wider version of the Mahritoran's tools green Toa- -mask that looks like Defilak's but wider -new Piraka-like body piece white Toa- -white Olda foot used as torso -mask that looks almost identical to Hahli Inika's -baby blue dog bone joints -white and baby blue Inika lower legs black Toa- -indescribable largest playset- -black Carapar head -silver Takadox head -orange Zamor -Mantax tails -small Batman wings -silver Kalmah tools -Visorak fangs -same lame tools as last year's playsets -over sized black mask with four trans-red eyes second largest playset -nothing worth noting smallest playset- -black Kalmah tools -Vissorak fangs -Vahki tools -extended Mahritoran tools Gadunka- -thick Mahritoran lools -large head piece -Ehlek spines used as teeth -white and yellow Morak armor Hydraxon- -silver Pridak tools -silver Dume-like mask Maxilo & Spinax -red Dume-like mask DIFFERENT FROM HYDRAXON'S -gunmetal MOLis(yes with Vezon's head) -silver Ehlek spines -gunmetal Hordika foot -gunmetal Metru feet -Axonn leg braces/tubes -gunmetal Vahki lower legs -Vahki tools
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Her Imperial Tuftedness the Empress Please visit the topic to comment on the MOC itself. Any less Lego-oriented comments can go here. -BC
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I was looking at the poster that was put up in the News the other day, and it seemed kinda funny. What was that a poster for? I mean, there wasn't anything except for a chunk of blue foot armor and what's most likely a projectile. I'm all for teasers...but that really wasn't even hinting at anything. It'd be like running a promo for a movie in which the only thing you see is the main character saying "The" over an explosion. I find it kinda funny. I sorta expected inside to see it unfolded or something. That is, if I didn't miss something. As it is I don't know if I'm curious or just confused.
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As Tilius has mentioned in his blog entry, I now ask the same thing: Please don't pluarlize Bionicle words!!!! That pretty much explains it. It's not cool. There is a Toa of Light, and there are six Toa of Metru Nui. Zaktan is a Piraka, and all the Piraka are evil. There are six Turaga that watch out for the Toa Nuva. Generally, there are six of something and you don't need to add an 's' Continuing: There are six types of Vahki. A swarm of Bohrok are attacking the Koro. (that is a good examle!) Don't do it. -CF
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The tale of this MOC can be found in the delightful topic. You can still comment here as well if you like. -Seran
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My friend had a good quote about Lego: Yeah, that's it. Please discuss. Oh, what do you think of the new/edited block? -CF
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I was looking at the shadowy figures on the back of Nocturn's box today, the ones that people have thought to be this year's Toa. Pardon me if I'm a bit behind, but has anybody else noticed they look surprisingly like some images we saw late last year that people thought were prototype Inika? I'm talking about pics such as this: Though there are others which are actually live pics of sets (not book covers or other things such as that). Considering we saw the Barraki prototypes back during late 05 early 06 (remember those grey figures everybody was talking about?) isn't it possible that we've already seen these guys? After all, this guy has those breathing tubes, similar to one of the shadowed out figures. Unfortunately the search function doesn't work, so I can't really track these images down as quickly as I would like. But if anybody else knows what I'm talking about maybe you could lend me a hand. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills right now.
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Well, there is a new Lego Catalog out, and it has some great new sets. The Aqua Raiders look amazing (better than the Alpha Team Water Series), the new Exo Force are nice (I'll get to that in a moment), and of course there are the Barraki. I'm also set on getting the $10 clone trooper set for Star Wars, as well as the new Lego Star Wars shirt. Now, on with the Exo Force rant. These sets are great! The pieces you can get with them, the new-colored plug suits (That's what they're called in Evangelion), overall it's another good season. What gets me dissapointed is that they made a brick (or 2) that is basically a brick with a technic ball extending from one or two sides. Then they basically use a joint fo the other stuff. This piece is also in at least in one Aqua Raider set. Now, this might seem OK. It's great that Bionicle is expanding it's realm, right? Wrong. AFOL's don't like bionicle. (Well, there are some, but those traditionalists....) They don't think it has the Lego feel, even the Technic feel. So, IMO, by putting Bionicle pieces in other System sets, they might get discouraged. (Or they might see how cool it is and convert) Would it really have been so hard for Lego to use 5, 10, pieces to make a sufficent arm? So that's my current rant I can't do anything about. -CF PS, I do plan on getting Blade Titan
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I had gone out shopping with the plans of picking up Barakki (which spelling is it?). But when I was unable to find either Carapar or Mantax I "settled" for the next best thing and picked up Nocturn. I have to say that as an introduction to the new baddies, Nocturn is pretty impressive. Their design is fairly original, including some nice use of spikes and color. He definately looks like an aquatic fiend, and with his quadruple armaments he's pretty fierce. Haven't had a chance to make it glow in the dark yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Looking back on the years and all different villian sets, it's easy to say that the Barraki are the best canister villians LEGO has ever come up with. When I get to a point where I can barely decide who I want because each one offers something different, that's a good problem. Villians up until this point have always been clone sets...the Barrakki set a nice precedent. One downside of Nocturn would be the reuse of some peices (I think they're mostly Inika stuff). The new pieces (armor, head, spines) look really cool, and from what I've seen of the Barrakki makes me think that this is a problem exclusive to him. The overall set is quite poseable, and does really fit the theme of "Warlord" that LEGO was going for. I had been in a few Wal-Mart stores over the last few weeks and hadn't seen any on shelves before today. But today there was a whole mess of them. I've seen prices for Nocturn climb as high as $30. He's not worth that. Give it time and they'll be more readily available. I don't know the whole story with this set, but I still see a few store exclusives floating around at various other stores from time to time.
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I posted this in T-Hybrid's blog, and thought it was interesting enough to blog on. Basically my plans on Barraki. So, that's what I'm hoping for. Between late Chritsmas gits, my birthday soon, and then me buying stuff, there it it. -CF
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I picked up three Piraka (mostly because I wanted the Irnakk set). I wasn't too pleased. The Barakki though appear to be the second coming of the Rahkshi (w/ more uniqueness)...and I'm kinda interested. I went to a different Target today and they had the blue and red ones (I'll learn their names someday). A trip to a nearby TRU presented me with the black, white, and "brown" ones (Mantax, Pridak, Kalmah?) I'm started to get very interested in picking up a few of these (if not eventually all of them). Anybody have suggestions as to where to start? I read the Pridak review and liked what I saw, but then spotted the brown guy in the background and was interested moreso with him. I've got to pick up a few spare Inika in the meantime, but I can put that off until they start to go down in price (with the Barakki out that may come sooner than I thought). But before I put any more pieces of this blog between parenthesis (or start using commas) I'll open the floor to suggestions and step away from the keyboard.
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Made an emergency trip into Target today in a futile attempt to complete my Christmas shopping. After giving up on finding that one last gift, I decided to take a side trip and check out whatever toys hadn't been completely ravaged by fellow shoppers. To my surprise, sitting on the shelf beside the hordese of Inika and few remaining Piraka were two Barakki (the red one...Mantak?) I have to say I was tempted to grab him, but there was no price tag and I've been a bit short on cash recently with bills and other apartment expenses. Not to mention I really wasn't there to buy anything for myself. So I let the opportunity pass in hopes of finding them more readily next year. But I have to say I was impressed with what I saw, having finally seen one in person. The box is bizarre (for lack of anything better to say). It's titled at an odd angle which will make stoarge a pain, but I will admit it's the most unique packaging I've seen in something like that for a while. Unfortunately there wasn't a display for the Barakki yet, so I didn't get a chance to actually see one assembled. But I like what I've seen. The pics on the one's box made them appear to be more unique than previous "canister" sets (does that word even work anymore?). I can't decided if I want the Barakki, or if I should save my money for when we get a look at the '07 Toa.
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So as discussed earlier, I made a MOC, somewhat looking like a Mecha. Well, you decide. Either way it's cool. But it does have that Bohrok eye for a head (altough I almost put on a Kanohi) Pic2 Pic3 Please tell me what you think of it. -CF
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I'm getting muffin for Christmas Mommy and Daddy are mad I'm getting muffin for Christmas 'Cause I've been muffin but bad! *giggle* BZP member ToM (Toa of Muffins) of the family Dracone, in the bricks: I wasn't going to post this here (blame my exposure guilt complex), but I am now. Because a blog needs content, after all... and no MOCist can deny the pleasure of having people appreciate his or her work. And because I'm once again struggling with depression and I need a double dose of affirmation. -BC
