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First night? I wasn't a threat to nobody! Oh well, I don't have to write anything else in idiot speak, at least not any more than normal, that is.

Episode 19: The Zillo Beast Strikes Back First up, I'm not so thrilled to be reviewing these last couple of episodes. Despite episode 17 being one of the best of the series, the season has been somewhat lame. Season one was promising, if disappointing in places, and season two was not the step up I hoped it would be. It certainly looks better, but the stories have been unambitious and derivative. And this episode seems in all ways a Godzilla knock off, so really, I don't care to see it. I don't have faith that the show will build on the model more than adequately. So, the Emperor has brought the hulking, lightsaber-immune Zillo Beast to Coruscant. Will it get free in the cities? The emperor seems to think the armor of the beast will end the war, despite the armor being somewhat Jedi-proof, not droid proof. The emperor is well-portrayed as a sinister dick here, and his rhetoric when swaying Anakin to his side is well done. I think he's got no argument, but it's written in a way that I can believe other people might believe it. He orders the extinction of the last Zillo Beast, and then, it all goes awry, and at the halfway mark, Godzillo escapes. I must admit, there was some pleasure in seeing the few minutes of rampaging that the Zillo Beast got, tearing stuff up throughout the mega-city. But that is balanced out by Padme's politically correct whinging, and C-3PO saying yet again, "We're doomed!" Twenty seconds later, the emperor says, "I have a bad feeling about this." Do the writers get a stipend every time they reuse a Lucas "phrase"? At least some of the other dialogue is a bit better crafted. Rex's line about "a lot of Commander Skywalker's plans involve falling" was genuinely amusing. In the end, the story was exactly how you thought it would be. The only question was if the beast would die or not. It did, and the episode gets one point for that, for not pulling its punches. The animation was beautiful, the action was good, but the characterization lame. If I was 10 years old, the action would be amazing and the political intrigue would be illuminating, and so I can give thanks to the creators for having a good quality level, for the intended audience. But as an adult, I can see it all telecast a mile away. Rating:7/10 For heavy lifting, the Zillo Beast's research staff use nifty robots, which look absolutely made for Lego. CLL-M2 The emperor has a lovely shuttle he uses to run away from the Zillo Beast. This is a slick number, only appearing here so far. You can't knock the producers on ship design. They throw a lot of good stuff out there. H-2 Executive Shuttle Lego ships appearing: Loads of gunships Lego wishlist: CLL-M2, H-2 Executive Shuttle Next Up: It's a trap!

Me be but stupid only thinking be tough. Me am loyals to this here town so me does be doing investigating tonight. Much how we's is loving to kill, killing outers be the way, no? Tonight, me be detectivising, and so's be you who be with us, the town here, you know?

Woop woop woop!

Nice The color scheme is tasteful, and I like the alley way.

I narrowed it down to about six, and of those, my points go to: 1 CorneliusMurdock 1 Valezri 1 PeR.N Very slick work!

He's scum, and furthermore, he can't cook worth a damn. vote Frank White/ Whitefang

I don't see what keeping any information secret does for us. It lets us know who the prime suspects are, and gives all the good folk more to work with. We have Mr. White, why not make a list of the next people on the confirmed scum list... Until you show us the goods, you're top of my list tomorrow.

Well, I'm inclined to take your word, as Frank White being Innocent would mean your death sentence. Looks like Stash will get to live another day.

I'm with you on that, brother. If he's working with us, town, he shouldn't be revealing that he has special talents, as it makes him a target. I'm sure he knows that, he's been around the block a few times, so stating that was a ploy of sorts. If he had any good info delivered in a timely manner, he might not seem like such a rabble rouser.

I think you played admirably. Unfortunately, in these games, if you overdo your role, it'll make you a target.

Well, that was a strange night. I know where my suspicions are, but we can wait before throwing our votes out. Rest in pieces peace, guys.

Not sure, but I'm still trying to figure out what Eurogina is

Yes, let me add in a happy birthday to you both, fine upstanding fellows.

Hiyo! Me be Tommy Da Feckin Idiot! Me thinking not be so great, so the good peoples of this here village did let me be the official village idiot. It's a good job. Me sits on the wall, and let the people of this here village point and laugh, and the kids sometimes throw old vegetables to at me And me likes shiny things, and me likes round things, and me likes other things too. Me can count very high now.

It's a favorite site of mine, but, with the yen rising over the dollar the way it is, it might just be better to buy from the States through Bricklink

ハイサイfrom Okinawa Naofumi, Welcome to the site!

I think it was a good role, and I'm glad you did it, but it has a feel of 'prank' to it. As long as all the rules are set in advance, and the players are chosen at random, it's a play mechanic. The goal is to have a good game for everyone overall, so of course satisfaction will vary from person to person. My disappointment was that I got all excited investigating, and it was all a bluff. But, I was enthusiastic and enjoyed it all. So, it was in no way a mistake. Since then, I've played mafia games with lots of bizarre, extended roles, like 'the lovers,' where a person has a partner, but will die if their partner dies. No night actions, just a role. If you have a role like that, you have to overcome it, not complain that you were saddled with it. So, as I wrote, you and ricecracker made no mistakes, and produced a fun game, and I'm glad you introduced extended roles. If you're playing a game like this, you have to realize that creators spend a heck of a lot of time putting it together, and roles are selected for a reason. You have to have a good sense of humor about it and not take it too seriously. If you're going to get upset about any of it, it's time to turn off your computer and go out and get a breath of fresh air. Constructive feedback is good. Whinging is not.

I saw this before back in the Reviewers Academy, and I don't remember if I commented there or not, but this is a fantastic review. Good comments, and even better pictures. You're welcome addition to Eurobricks and the Academy! I won't be buying this set, I've been pretty frustrated by the Toy Story line so far. Although big pieces can be useful, I much prefer intricate sets. This set really gives off an intermediate Duplo-Lego vibe.

No worries, I'll give it some more time. Even without the reviews, it's an interesting feature, and will stop some of my visits to Brickshelf... Now if you just had a 'mysets' counter (For BS, not for you...)

Sensitive Siggy, didn't you read my edit?

Is this replacing the review index? Or is it just links and stats? I've pulled up a pile of sets, but couldn't get any reviews. Maybe I'm confused Edit: I found a review, just not for some of the town, Space or SW sets I did (I searched numbers that were in my desktop review file, like 7316, 10184, and some SW sets) Nevermind.

I appreciate your patience in letting me slip a game in. Mine is going to be double time, so it won't take too long. I'm dying to put up the banner, but I'm going to wait until we get closer to the date, like in the last week or two of Quarryman's game. But it's almost ready to go... I can't wait... It's going to be mental.