Nightmare Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 What? So Stronius is only named because he accidently downed a baterra? That's kinda pathetic...How should second place have been disqualified? I agree with you that prototype pieces are way better, because an unreleased set is only rare till it's released, as opposed to unique one-of-a-kind parts that will always be rare. I think that the contest was a good one, but it seemed that LEGO was looking for one kind of Mech in particular, which made it a shot in the dark as to whether you'd make that kind or not. Well, when it's a store exclusive or hard to find, is still a good prize. Imagine the Kardas Dragon as a prize? You get the idea. Also, Stronius got a name for being a Special Forces Skrall, if I remember correctly.
Bundalings Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) How should second place have been disqualified? I think that the contest was a good one, but it seemed that LEGO was looking for one kind of Mech in particular, which made it a shot in the dark as to whether you'd make that kind or not. Should have been disqualified because of the Malum in the pic. In previous contests, sets (or other MOCs) in the entry pic (even if it's just a foot or something) will get you instazapped. Not sure how Tufi missed that. If you mean silver, black, and entirely bland, then yes. That seems to be what Lego was looking for. They probably dumped all the entry names (those who met the criteria) into a pot and just pulled one out 'cause they all look the same. Either that or they chose the one named after their favorite color. (I'm glad there's a brown one in there too, but I don't know if it deserved to place. It's definitely the best out of the top three, but there are probably a dozen other excellent MOCs that utterly stomp the top winners.) Am I being mean? I should stop now. *rants quietly to himself* ~Bunda Edit @ above: Pretty sure "special forces" is a subspecies. You wouldn't be named for something like that. Edited May 20, 2009 by Bundalings
---Vertea--- Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Should have been disqualified because of the Malum in the pic. In previous contests, sets (or other MOCs) in the entry pic (even if it's just a foot or something) will get you instazapped. Not sure how Tufi missed that.If you mean silver, black, and entirely bland, then yes. That seems to be what Lego was looking for. They probably dumped all the entry names (those who met the criteria) into a pot and just pulled one out 'cause they all look the same. Either that or they chose the one named after their favorite color. (I'm glad there's a brown one in there too, but I don't know if it deserved to place. It's definitely the best out of the top three, but there are probably a dozen other excellent MOCs that utterly stomp the top winners.) Am I being mean? I should stop now. *rants quietly to himself* ~Bunda Edit @ above: Pretty sure "special forces" is a subspecies. You wouldn't be named for something like that. Actually, I do believe some height proof was required so that they knew it qualified
Bundalings Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Actually, I do believe some height proof was required so that they knew it qualified But not in the entry picture. ~Bunda
Neaku Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Yeah, something built by Lego in the entry isn't allowed. Wow. Something that should have been disqualified won.
---Vertea--- Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 But not in the entry picture.~Bunda Yeah... well in all honesty, I DO think that they chose some... less than the best, as far as choices go. Like that black cloud or black smoke or whatever. THAT was winner-worthy.
Brickthing Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Well, when it's a store exclusive or hard to find, is still a good prize. Imagine the Kardas Dragon as a prize? You get the idea. It's a great prize because it's a free set that has limited exclusiveness, but it's not at good as a prototype part. That's all. Should have been disqualified because of the Malum in the pic. In previous contests, sets (or other MOCs) in the entry pic (even if it's just a foot or something) will get you instazapped. Not sure how Tufi missed that.If you mean silver, black, and entirely bland, then yes. That seems to be what Lego was looking for. They probably dumped all the entry names (those who met the criteria) into a pot and just pulled one out 'cause they all look the same. Either that or they chose the one named after their favorite color. (I'm glad there's a brown one in there too, but I don't know if it deserved to place. It's definitely the best out of the top three, but there are probably a dozen other excellent MOCs that utterly stomp the top winners.) Am I being mean? I should stop now. *rants quietly to himself* ~Bunda Edit @ above: Pretty sure "special forces" is a subspecies. You wouldn't be named for something like that. You're not being mean. I too agree that the winners weren't the best MOCs, but they were the best MOCs that fit LEGOs criteria (which was evidently more specific than what we were told). All three winners were bulky, one-eyed, hunchbacked mechs that all had a similar chest and lower foot structure. How we could've guessed that that's what LEGO wanted is just luck.
The Alchemyst Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 While they might not have been the "best" MOCs, you can't argue that it wasn't what they were looking for. They judged it Whatever, I guess they found what they needed. [-The Alchemyst-]
Lord Thrawn Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Wow those definitely weren't the winners I'd have had in mind. Oh well.
Lord Thrawn Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 EDIT: Offensive post removed making this sadly a double post. :( At least the community is involved with LEGO so its not all bad. We're making a difference.
---Vertea--- Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 EDIT: Offensive post removed making this sadly a double post. :(At least the community is involved with LEGO so its not all bad. We're making a difference. You know, you're right! We should stop complaining and enjoy just being a small part of a great thing.
InnerRayg Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 If you think about it, since you don't know what Lego is looking for, there is no way you could judge which entry was "best" for the contest. When we understand the specifics it might turn out these really were the best entries.
Ikki o' Moopyville Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) ... it's nice to just scoop in here and have no idea what's being talked about. 'pparently, there's a heckload of contests these days... -Ikk Edited May 21, 2009 by Ikki o' Moopyville
Brickthing Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 If you think about it, since you don't know what Lego is looking for, there is no way you could judge which entry was "best" for the contest. When we understand the specifics it might turn out these really were the best entries. I agree with that, it's just a tad bit annoying that they couldn't have been even more specific so we would've all been able to give them a more suitable MOC to consider.
Bundalings Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Hey, Greg, I have a question for you. Who is the Traitor?Thanks in advance. It's Skrall. Wow, that was easy. Which Skrall? Goshdarnit, Greg. Just tell me! Needless to say, we are no longer friends. BTW, loving the boxart. Each set has it's own variation, unlike the monotonous Karda Nui backgrounds we got last year. But I guess those showcased the sets, and that's what they were for, so... eh. ~Bunda Edited May 21, 2009 by Bundalings
Neaku Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 It's Skrall.Wow, that was easy. Which Skrall? Goshdarnit, Greg. Just tell me! Needless to say, we are no longer friends. BTW, loving the boxart. Each set has it's own variation, unlike the monotonous Karda Nui backgrounds we got last year. But I guess those showcased the sets, and that's what they were for, so... eh. ~Bunda Greg actually used hehe.jpg? Insanity.
Bundalings Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Greg actually used hehe.jpg?Insanity. That's what he should say instead of "can't answer it." Can you imagine? "Hey mr. greg, I want to know the ends of bionkle. Tell me pleeeeease :beg:" "" ~Bunda Edit: wait no you didn't believe that did you oh carp I had more faith in your intellect, Neaku. Edited May 21, 2009 by Bundalings
Toa Rodimus Ignika Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 So... Greg Hehed? Odd.... Bunda, are you seriously saying Greg hehed you?
Zip Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) You guys are so gullible. Still curious on what exactly the 53 winners are supposed to do in the storyline. They not-so-great, but w/e. Edited May 21, 2009 by Zip
Toa Rodimus Ignika Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 So, Bunda simply typed that up?........ Anyways, it seems the Great Beings have a way to harvest EP without the boomboom properties... And that there is more than meets the eye with the entire war, planet and the parts....
Phantoka_Chirox Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) It's Skrall.Wow, that was easy. Which Skrall? Goshdarnit, Greg. Just tell me! Needless to say, we are no longer friends. BTW, loving the boxart. Each set has it's own variation, unlike the monotonous Karda Nui backgrounds we got last year. But I guess those showcased the sets, and that's what they were for, so... eh. ~Bunda I loled out loud hahahaa Edited May 21, 2009 by Phantoka_Chirox
---Vertea--- Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 I loled out loud hahahaa wait-you can laugh out loud out loud?
Sidorak The Hunter Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 The set designers must have been judging based on how well they could use the models for whatever purpose they have in mind, because if they were going by MOC quality there's absolutely no excuse for these kind of results.
Bundalings Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 If they were looking for something so specific they should have told us to put loads of silver on it and give it one eye, or whatever criteria. ~Bunda
---Vertea--- Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 If they were looking for something so specific they should have told us to put loads of silver on it and give it one eye, or whatever criteria.~Bunda Also-big circular thing in the torso. That's apparently imperative.
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