User blog comment:Rogaine/April Hupdate/@comment-958607-20140413125740/@comment-958607-20140814003008

Wow, this is a long overdue comment...

This blog and all of its inherent MOC awesomeness is totally worth the two-year wait. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what there really is for me to say that has not already been mentioned below. The sheer number of quality MOCs on display here is truly staggering. You really do seem to have a winning formula when it comes to MOC-making. If I had all the time in the world I would probably sit down an analyze all of these guys to tell you how each and every one of them is so far above the average standard of MOCs on this site but, due to time constraints and the fact that long comments often discourage people from replying, I'll keep this short and sweet and only focus on the ones that really seem to stand out here.

As you already know, Firebrand looks fabulous. I love his modified Nynrah blaster. I love how you included the Kanohi on him, and how you combined two highly-contrasting colors to build a creation like this one. Love the proportions. Love the weapon. Love that bod.

Larena is also looking spectacular. The only real weak point that sticks on to me is the connection on those elbows. But, nonetheless, a fantastic MOC. Damn that is a brutal item for a lesbian to carry. Love the shoulders, the chest, and the hair.

Tyria is also looking pretty groovy. Love that torso design, as well as the arms. I really like the asymmetricality of the shoulders, though I feel the trans-dark blue is a little off, especially in the lower legs and when juxtaposed with the blue pins.

Cardack looks every bit the part. Loving the bulky. You beefed this guy up nicely and used some great colors together that I would not have thought to use on a Toa of Plant life. Great use of the awkward 1.0 torso as well. I always admire when weird pieces like this one are used. That crotch feels a bit weird proportionally but the positives far outweigh any grievances that I have. The sheer level of complexity and ingenuity that has been displayed here is truly stifling. Such detail, and such monumentally successful execution.

Of course, you already know my thoughts on Terull. That hammer is pure genius, the color scheme and proportions are really quite something, and the overall effect of a humanoid Makuta of such meticulous detail really does pay off. Indeed, no nails are safe.

Vankira also seems to stand out. Maybe it's that shield. I'm kicking myself for never thinking to do that. Overall her build is truly inspired and gives me insecurities about the size of my (++) collection. Those shoulders are fantastic. Love the upper leg design. The torso, the chainsaw, the little ankle guards.

And don't even get me started on Vexus. As soon as I saw that figure I had a desire to build him myself. You have sincerely done well to both build an original creation, and to use little bits and pieces from the original version. I love how you incorporated the Hordika chest, the Piraka foot, and the legs - while simple - really do work effectively. You've really gone out of your way to borfify the original, and it really does work out effectively. It's a great homage to one of CBW's finest upcoming characters.

And, of course, Teltala. As you know from my original comment, I read this entire blog on my phone whilst on holiday and, while I felt Teltala was a bit of a weird character to finish on, all doubts have since been forgotten. Her build is incredibly resourceful. That torso design looks very groovy and I really do admire the proportions of the creation. The use of silver Phantoka/Mistika armor on the arms really does stick out and give her something of a majestic look. The trans-dark green is a very nice tonal feature that compliments the color scheme very well. My only grievance here is that Metru green, lime and silver feel a little awkward, especially with so much silver and Metru green. But, as I examine the color layering at play here, I'm not so sure that's even worth bringing up. You've done an irrefutably admirable job of keeping her underlying color dark green.

Truly this is, if nothing else, an inspiring blog post. It's great to see your return to CBW has brought with it such TECHNICy, detailed, correctly-proportioned fruit. Teltala, Vexus, Flidus, Terull, and Vankira truly stand out to me personally. But, this blog isn't just about MOCs, and it also fills me with hope to see that you are rekindling your plans for Bonkle fiction. Can't wait to see this collab story, or for the opportunity to watch characterization of folks I don't know - such as Equrin, Neritu, Tyria and Gernakk - come to fruition.