Airoski Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Not sure, it was a long time ago. You guys have good memories XDIt may have been the /toy/ board on 4chan, as I remember lurking there when the board was new at the time. Alternatively, it could have been from Eurobricks, when BZPower members would migrate there for a few weeks every six months to discuss leaked catalogue images. Could also have just been Google. Quote Airoski Productions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) My older brother was once a Bionicle fan who joined in 2003. I spotted him chatting on the forums and while I was young, I realized that this must've been a site for Bionicle news and discussion, as said on the home page. My brother had been visiting this site regularly until around 2009, when he lost interest in Bionicle and moved to Final Fantasy and other things. It was in that year I got the idea in my head of checking BZPower on my own, and I had then became a guest. It was then in 2012, that I had felt that I was mature enough to use all functions of the site available to standard members, and thus I created an actual account. EDIT: i changed to I Edited December 17, 2014 by Rooster Nui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phauxx Lightning Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I heard about it on the message boards from LEGO.com. People kept hyping it up over there so I figured it'd be worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It's been so long that I can't remember anymore. All I know is that I discovered BZP in early 2007 but didn't join until mid-2008. Quote Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zox Tomana Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Heard about it through BS01. A lotta members were BZPers, and I wasn't. Kept me out of the loop on a lot of things XD but eventually I decided to dip my toes in the water. Quote ~~-BS01 Histories-~~ by Zox Tomana, B.A. - Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I found it through the third greatest thing in existence: google! (The second greatest thing being Bionicle and the single greatest being me. Yes, I'm very self-obsessed. Deal with it). Quote Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I joined...(however long ago my spinner says). I heard it from a friend, and joined and have been pretty active ever since Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vakama-san Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think I came across BZP's name a few times over the years, but I didn't join until October of 2012, I think. What really got me interested was an interview I was reading in the back of one of the BIONICLE graphic novels back in 2011. The Phantoka/Mistika volume, I believe. There it was mentioned that you could ask Greg questions about the storyline on a site called BZPower. It turned out, however, that by the time I finally joined, LEGO had issued some kind of new policy that prevented Greg from saying anything in regards to upcoming sets or storylines. But I discovered it to be fun to interact with other fans(which was previously limited to my siblings), and thus, here I am. Quote "Why can't I dream that I'm alone?" "That is not a dream, that is a substitute for reality""So where is my dream?" "it is a continuation of reality""But where is my reality?" "It is at the end of your dream" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ever since I first got access to the internet (circa 2005?) I spent a lot of time looking up Bionicle stuff, so I logically just sorta ended up in BZP a lot. However, this was when I didn't know any english, so I usually just hit the back button because all of that meant nothing to me. (Then in 2006 we moved to the US and I started learning the language, so I checked BZP's front page a lot for news and stuff. I didn't join until a couple years later, though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raia Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Gee, that was a while back. I know I found it as a result of my frustrations with the good old Lego.com boards--the lengthy moderation process, general but expected immaturity of the users, and all that jazz. I couldn't tell you how I actually found BZP...possibly through Bionicle.com somehow? It all went down circa 2005-06, I think (I'm rubbish at remembering what spinny goes with what years). I lurked for a while, finally joined so that I could use the members-only functions, and then largely continued lurking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) I believe I first heard of BZPower from someone at my elementary school talking about how it would be the place to check for news about the eventual Nidhiki set, back in 2004. After that I think I checked BZP occasionally, but I only decided to join in 2006. ~B~ Edited August 22, 2014 by Ballom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. House Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 A friend showed me it around 2006. I lurked for awhile, and made two failed accounts before joining in 08. Quote I occasionally return to BZP for a nostalgic trip back. Hit me up on discord if you need anything. BZPRPG Characters that I will possibly revive, Mons-Shajs-Tarotrix-Aryll Vudigg-Jorruk Yokin-Senavysh Angavur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Googled 'Bionicle' found "The many deaths of Toa Tuyet" (never read it, though D: ), realized there's a huge fanbase. Then I registered and lurked for another 3 months before actually posting anything. =D 1 Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBK Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 A google search back in 2004'ish somehow led me to the Comics subforum. I lurked and read fan comics there for years until I made an account in 2008 to start my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I searched for Bionicle and found this. It was enough. Quote [Profiles] Wisdom. Restraint. Emptiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heontris Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 At latest about 2008 is when I found this spot, but it was most likely earlier. (And I actually got to it because I was trying to research random stuff for a role play on the SPORE Forum (SPORUM)) but I just recently joined, because of (you can guess). Quote Online presences (main ones, at least):DeviantART: HeontrisYouTube: HeontrisAnything else with the name Heontris is also me. As far as I know. "Don't be a night owl, it gets boring after the first 6 hours." - Me right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambion Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 i knew of BZP since all the way back in 2005 when i happened upon it while, you guessed it, Google searching 'bionicle'. unfortunately i was very much a child in 2005 and had (still have) overprotective parents who wouldn't let me join BZP until four years later, long past the site's prime. such a shame...i missed out on four whole years of embarrassing myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I was looking up Bionicle through Ask Jeeves on my Netscape browser and found Kanohi Power, which is an incredibly dating phrase. I never actually joined until late 2002, after it had been merged with Bionicle Zone. Then there was some error that wiped all the accounts made between a certain undisclosed time, and it wound up being fixed in early 2003. Edited September 11, 2014 by Makaru 10 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volitak_Boxor Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Back in late 2008, I saw the Glatorian promo image (the one with the huge pieces in the desert and the Matoro Inika look-alike) in a friend's Lego Magazine. I had no idea what a Glatorian even was, and, when Googling to try to find out, I stumbled upon BZP. I checked the site regularly for news and generally lurked a lot, but all the big happenings now with Bionicle returning got me to finally create an account. Quote ^ Often lurking, occasionally writing about sets on BS01. L This link is a bit old, but there's still some good info about combiners there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Found a link on the Bionicle website in 05. Man, that takes me back. Quote It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was looking for pictures of Avak on Google images, I clicked on one that came from one of your reviews. I knew the site by name, and I knew that it was Bionicle related, I had no idea there was a forum, I thought it was just news and reviews. After the stars came out, I lost interest in Bionicle for a while. I then looked into selling my sets and rediscovered this place in the process. So I joined and got hooked again. Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I first found BZPower in 2006 while looking for Bionicle info online, but I didn't remember the site name. Then in late 2007 I re-discovered it and started browsing daily for news. I eventually found myself in the Comedies forum, which convinced me to join; the site did not register any account I registered until this one at the end of 2008, however. I have been here ever since. 1 Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I first found out about it from the LEGO Message Boards back in '06 or '07, but I didn't think much of it, but then in spring or summer of '07, I found some preliminary images on google that linked back to here. I just stayed around as a guest for a while, but then I officially joined in 2010. 1 Quote ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeddy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I think when I Googled "BIONICLE" this was one of the first few results that showed up. I would browse around a bit before making an account. 1 Quote [blog|Message] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkledlion X Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 No clue. I remember browsing it around 2002, and I have a vague recollection of seeing its forerunners back in 2001, but my specific memories don't start until January 2003, when I joined. Most of that month was just me dealing with technical problems, since I had no idea at all about how to use an internet forum. Quote [bloog] [brickshelf] [This used to be my library but the link is broken] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvirick Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I had a friend who was super adamant about Bionicle as was, but he had all the sets that I wanted, and one day, (I still remember this visually) he asks me if I've ever heard of BZPower? So we hung out at his house and just twiddled in the comedies section and by golly this place was hilarious! And then the rest is history. And now I never talk to that guy, and I'm studying Graphic Design all because of it. Strange how life works... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 We didn't have the Internet at home in 2003, so when Mask of Light came out, my mom took me to our local library to look for reviews on the Web. One of the reviews we found was BZP's. I wanted to explore the site more, but she insisted on looking for other reviews, so I ended up forgetting about it for a year or so. In late 2004, I came across it on my own (I'm not sure if I was looking for it or if I just happened upon it), and the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahu of fire Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) i think i stumbled upon the site not long after the merge between KP and BZ, trying to find out something about the 2002 sets, then i began a long period of lurking until probably around 2007, i think, then coming back to lurk more around 2009, then i stopped looking until the other day when i saw the news on bionicle's return and i knew i just had to come back here. even recovered an old account i apparently never used, so first post i guess! edit: huh, now it's saying i have 20 posts which i honestly can't remember and apparently aren't on the forums anymore. Edited September 26, 2014 by tahu of fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkSide Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I heard about this site back when it was just Kanohi Power and BZCommunity. Then they merged. I just don't know why I waited over 10 year to join. Quote BZStyle,BZGrace,BZPower in your face! Best line in film history"We have an old saying too, Georgi - and you're full of it." All you need to know about me:Lifetime Bionicle fanLoves Bionicle, HATES Hero Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Minifig Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I kind of took a long time to get here and it wasn't really because of Bioncle. I only found BZPower because I was a member of iBricks (long dead) and BZPower was one of the few forums that iBricks had white listed for linking to. I didn't join right away because I felt BZPower was just way too big. A lot of people didn't have the highest opinion of BZPower as well. I did eventually join in 2009, but I didn't really become active until a year or two later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BioSlayer Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I first saw Bzpower at Brickfair 2008. I joined around about a year later. Quote My lego.com name is frodobaggins29, And I am bioslayer on eurobricks.I am a Lego Brand Retail employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I was checking out the Bionicle Wiki, going through some Kanohi, when I found some masks whose powers BZP had canonized, and there was a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 No idea. I think Paleo told me... Quote Steam Name: Toa Hahli Mahri. Xbox Live Gamertag: Makuta. Minecraft Username: ThePoohster.Wants: 2003 Jaller (from Jaller and Gukko), Exo-Toa, Turaga Nuju, Turaga Vakama, Shadow Kraata, Axonn, Brutaka, Vezon & Fenrakk, Nocturn, ORANGE FIKOU.I got rid of my picture, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timageness Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I first heard of the site shortly after becoming a fan of the "BioTube" community, and after hearing it being mentioned in videos by various people I decided to check it out. I eventually joined up, but I didn't start visiting regularly (i.e. every three hours or so) until I joined the BZPRPG. 1 Quote Epics: Hero Factory: ContagionRPG Characters:BZPRPG CharactersRPG History:The Asylum, Bionifight Infinite, Year 60,000, Matoran und Panzer, HF RPG 2.0, Wasteland, Corpus Rahkshi, SkyriseGM Résumé:Matoran und Panzer (Formerly Appointed Co-GM), Corpus Rahkshi (Former Substitute Co-GM) Feel free to shoot a PM my way if you're waiting for me to respond to something and I've been taking a while to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCleanser Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I come from a community that absolutely hates BZP and it's community. Guess I wanted to check out if it's really that bad.Well, not that bad, I expected the people to be a bit more fanatical. That's what propaganda does to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Destroyer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I came across it while looking for set pictures of the upcoming Barraki sets. Found the site, and I've been here ever since! 1 Quote Thank you to the Dark Beings Banner and Avatar Shop for the banner! Brickshelf Gallery BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Tec Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 My dad found it by following Gregs blog on here and i decided to join the day that looooong maintenance started. So I watched the site every day for the 7 months(?) then i joined the day it came back or the day after Quote one day this will contain greatness only the best. But take this with the ocean of salt then you will know what to expect from this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I found it a few years ago after realizing how many BZPower members got their MOCs canonized through contests and stuff. I only joined about a month, though, because of BFTGM, but now seek to become an active user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) The first big Bionicle site I went to was the BS01 wiki. They would always mention this thing called BZPower. So one day I said, "Well, what the heck is BZPower?" My dad found it by following Gregs blog on here and i decided to join the day that looooong maintenance started. That's the saddest story I've ever heard. Edited November 20, 2014 by TheSkeletonMan939 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Beat Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Think I found BZP through Google back in '03. Quote ~Avatar's original image was made by the incomparable Egophiliac.~ ~Electronic Manic Supersonic Bionic Energy~~"If I am afraid of criticism, I won't be able to challenge anything new." - BoA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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