The Alchemyst

Looks a bit bigheaded in the first picture. [Well, it's going to change because of the Glatorian head, so no harm there] The Piraka armor on the upper arms limits articulation. D: [We'll make something in the art to change that of course... >.>] Other than that, nice. I like the Mahri blades in the back. [-TA-]

This piece, but with 2 axle holes. EDT: Whoops that's Technic. >.> But still, I want it to exist. D: Also, cut eyes in different colors, everyone wants those. But that's recolor. And a new torso? With better proportions? And more use of the double-socket with a 5 stud length for arms. [-TA-]

@ 3DB: Definitely up for the latter. I'm going to try my hand, using the silver Ignika as a placeholder. >.> @Yami: edited. [-TA-]

I wish there were more pics, so I can comment more in depth. But right now the butler bot is very compact, well-made and cute. :3 I like how you did the wheels and arms. The color scheme even fits! The bottom base plate directly behind the wall looks a little empty, I'm sure you can make something there [like additional arms for Fire-arm or something ] I like the idea of having a small room for D. Zaster, or maybe even other Henchmen And if you have the pieces, possibly extend the volcano facade to the sides? [That'd take a lot of Brown and Trans-Orange though. o.o] The inside has a very industrial look with the narrow platform across to Inferno's supercomputer [well done on that, looks better than the set, and like the batcave] and the black support columns. Overall, I'd really like to see where this goes when it's complete. [-TA-]

I like it, the overall curve is really nice. It reminds me of something very Starcraft-y. I do wish there was some sort of back or seat for the officer though. It's very front heavy, and if you extended it out, it might look better. But for a combiner of small [and wonderful] sets, it's really nice. [-TA-]

First leaks I saw was '08. o.o I remember being ecstatic on B-shelf when I spotted them. Before that, I did see BZP's coverage of Summer 2007 and Toyfair. As far as I remember, Leaks are usually Sept-Oct material The EB topic was started in Late September for '08. School would have started by then. >.> I'm personally interested in the new Launcher. Sure everyone hates them, but it's still a nifty little thing the TLG whips up each time, always different in firing [Except for the ZSL attachment, but w/e] And everyone is interested in the parts, mask and design. Hopefully we get some sexy recolors/New masks. [-TA-]

Voting is complete, I think everyone voted, and if not, the margin was above one person. I would edit it in the vote topic, but no one would see. >.> So I'll state it here. Lepaka's and Yami's Vostra are eliminated. Ecto's is apparently a female now. We're still waiting for Mata Nui/Gelu The Dor/Antrozek- Art: Ex-raider Ferast from Iconox [w/ Sand Armor] Bfahome - MOC: Moruum from Tajun Alchy - MOC: Teborus from Iconox. Yami-MOC: Vostra the Vulcanus Glatorian Ecto - Art: Name? the Tesara?Outcast Mata Nui Gelu Ta-da. [-TA-]

I don't live in either place, but if you know your hotel room/address, go to the local transit sites. There, you can input start and end to see if you can go to various stores. Googling and wiking up some sites led me to The WMATA for Washington DC and MTA for NYC. And alternatively, you could always grab a taxi. [Although prices are high] I'm not sure on how extensive the transit lines are, but I hope it helps. [-TA-]

It's not a problem with MOCing with them, it's a problem of getting more. :P But we're getting off topic. I just saw the first BIonicle movie again. It was laughable, and animation was really... eh. The movement was mechanical [well there's an excuse for that, but it just didn't flow =/] and in some shots, the quality looked really bad. o.o Maybe that's because it's VCR, but whatever. [-TA-]

I have a fridge magnet in my possession, as far as I know, I've only seen it in the Lego Store, given out during the Vader Speed Build contest to everyone who participated. Most people were little kids [at least the time/store I went to], so you can expect where most of them have gone. >.> Problem is, I have no clue about the price of this. It doesn't seem to be on Bricklink or anywhere I can search. [-TA-]

@Ecto: Alright. @Zip: Great, we need more orange anyway. I'm going to keep the vote open for a while, so most people and go and vote. [-TA-]

Lol, wow already that much. My mom is completely against buying me any more lego. >.> I have to buy with my own money, and even then, she'll say no. Wait til stuff goes on sale, that's what I do. Get only thing necessary things for MOCs and etc and then buy other stuff later when the prices are down. Saves money, and looks good to your mom. [-TA-]

@BFA: Oh god, we have no Female characters at all. D: And I think you mean more of "Driven masses" than "elitist snobs". :P We'll need to call one of our Glatorian a female, as soon as we get votes finished. [-TA-]

I guess this include 2.0 as well? I currently only have two, Jetpack Pursuit and Turbocar chase. Absolutely loving the recent acquirement of the latter. It has function, playability, great pieces minifigs, and overall fun. I do have my eye on the Volcano base [All those Minifigs and Trans Orange!!] and will definitely get Robo Attack as soon as the price goes down. [-TA-]

If everyone's fine with starting the votes for the Glatorian, let's start. If you aren't [you got another coming up, etc. etc.], just say so, right here. This time, we vote for the two that you don't want But to not hurt people's feelings, or cause shifts in voting through revenge, etc., if people could just send PMs, that'd be great. The two with the most votes will not be part of the custom team. These are the choices. The Dor/Antrozek- Art: Ex-raider Ferast from Iconox [w/ Sand Armor] Bfahome - MOC: Moruum from Tajun Alchy - MOC: Teborus from Iconox. Yami-MOC: Vulcanus Glatorian [Name?] Yami-MOC: Vostra from Tesara Lepaka-MOC: Asilex from Rock Tribe Ecto - Art: Name? the Tesara Outcast Send me a copy of the top with two hash marks for which one. Alternatively, I suppose you could use both one on MOC, if you really didn't like it. >.> [-TA-]

It's definitely YMMV for Target Clearance. For example, online it says Dwarf's mine is full $60. At the Target I went to [Fullerton, if anyone in Chicago was wondering], they had them for 30% off. Everything on clearance there was 30%, ranging from Summer Bionicle Mistika line, to this large construction crane, Dwarf's mine, and Turbocar chase. Got the last one for $35, and it's absolutely lovely. [-TA-]

Not liking the hand connection - allows no articulation. D: Colors are sexy though, we need more Sand Green. Name for him, Ecto? Yay finally got a quick crap picture of him. Joy. Glatorian: The Dor/Antrozek- Art: Ex-raider Ferast from Iconox [w/ Sand Armor] Bfahome - MOC: Moruum from Tajun Alchy - MOC: Teborus from Iconox. Yami-MOC: Vulcanus Glatorian [Name?] Yami-MOC: Vostra from Tesara Lepaka-MOC: Asilex from Rock Tribe [Fixing it up apparently] Ecto - Art: Name? the Tesara Outcast Someone: MATA NUI Someone: GELU 9 Yay. Lepaka needs to get back over here and fix up his Glatorian, or we'll just start voting. >.> Soon people, soon. >< Agori: 3D Brickthing - MOC: ? with Rotadus V2 from Vulcanus[?] [Name?] VBBN - MOC: Tarkol, from Tajun Someone: ? Someone: TARDUK Someone: Kirbold [someone has the pieces for him, yet can revamp him, it'd be great ^^]

Flickr Gallery, for your viewing enjoyment The picture should tell most story-wise. It's a small fighter, yet packs a punch, folds in for storage in fleets. I had fun building this, it's built around a technic axle, and the SNOT was from that. It's cramped up front, and ignore the SPII torso, I had none other in Black/Gray that fit the space theme. The two parabolas at the top are like the excess exhaust of some sort. And in no way did I mean to make it turn out so... Batman-y. Thanks, and please comment! [-TA-]

And there's a problem. Not one Bionicle set has new purple. Truth. So I've been dead again, [not new], but let's get a list of the Glatorian/Agori we got going again. Glatorian: The Dor/Antrozek- Art: Ex-raider Ferast from Iconox [w/ Sand Armor] Bfahome - MOC: Moruum from Tajun Alchy - MOC: Teborus from Iconox. [updated pic w/ Thornax Launcher shortly] Yami-MOC: Vulcanus Glatorian [Name?] Yami-MOC: Vostra from Tesara Lepaka-MOC: Asilex from Rock Tribe [Fixing ir up apparently] Someone: MATA NUI Someone: GELU Which makes 8, I think we should start voting for the custom 5 as soon as we get fixed ones up. Soon people, soon. >< Agori: 3D Brickthing: ? with Rotadus V2 from Vulcanus [Name?] VBBN: Tarkol, from Tajun Someone: ? Someone: TARDUK Someone: Kirbold [someone has the pieces for him, yet can revamp him, it'd be great ^^] VBBN is finishing up the other Agori apparently? [-TA-]

Please capitalize and use some sense of grammar. >.> And the arms are old, used in the latest Fleshie Hagrid, from Prisoner of Azkaban sets, I think, and the torsos are regular minifigs torsos. Anyway, I'm still very eager for 2010, the figs are very realistic. I do think Hasbro still has rights to Mr. Potato Head, and in no way are rights transferable, I doubt we'll be seeing him. It's like how Disney doesn't make Mr. Potato Head toys, yet makes Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex [Hope to see him] and other toys. [-TA-]

Were you reading old posts? Check the date. We were waiting for today to see the new figs. :P [-TA-]

Only reasons worth getting Gelu is his sweet blades and mask probably. 3 Canisters and Cendox. Cendox is cheaper and seems pretty darn awesome. Or if it's between the last two, Thornatus. It has Tan. Lol, next thing we know is EB Bionicle Secret Santa. [-TA-]

Those figs are frackin' beautiful. I personally really like the detail. Might not fit with regular minifigs, other than the Green Army men [which was a nice surprise], but nonetheless very fitting. Printed Legs, very very nice wings and helmet for Buzz. And Zurg. Didn't expect him either! Yay for purple! PoP figs are looking really nice. New faces, beautiful headwear, neat torsos... 2010 looks like it'll be a pretty sweet year for figs alone. [-TA-]

That logic would work for any set Biotoakid. xD But truthfully, prices of Bionicle sets haven't gone that far up. Even the Manas went up from like $80 to $110 MSIB. And with inflation, the $80 back then is like $100 now. Albeit, exclusive MISB sets have gone up, notably the exclusive parts packs from TRU in 04-05 and Vezon and Kardas. But then again, most people would just buy used, as long as it's in good condition. That's my two cents. If you're going to buy Lego to resell later on, use it on licensed themes. [Or why don't you just invest it in stocks? :P] Anyway, I don't think I'll ever be getting this set. [-TA-]

That rusted texture is even more marvelous up close. Character designs in general are looking fantastic. Gresh actually looks cool with a mask like that. Not like spiffy rookie, but actually buff and cool. @_@ I just hope this: "Gresh is a novice Glatorian training with Kiina." doesn't turn into any dialogue like Matau and Nokama in LoMN [i think it was LoMN]. >.> And Berix's Bio is pretty neat. I'm going to have to pick him up. I bet the movie will go and make it seem like Berix is the traitor and then: PLOT TWIST Metus is. Oh, and Kiina's Bio is pretty neat as well. The characters actually have some good thought out characters, at least in the bios. I just hope that plays out well in the movie. [-TA-]