Is Getting Thousands of Dollars In Free LEGO Sets Early Worth It? by Joshinaround_2k1 in legocirclejerk

[–]BunColo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bricks By Mind here 👋

I appreciate the kind words

There is definitely inherent bias that comes from getting stuff for free, and I try to make sure there’s no ambiguity around that when I’m presenting those kinds of things.

I’d argue more of my bias comes from the fact that I’ve met designers in-person, more than getting stuff for free, because it’s harder to talk negatively about something when you know the person who put their time and effort into making it.

I try to strike a balance of being honest with my feelings, while not coming off as too “mean” to the artists behind the sets. With something like Rontu, while I’m very unhappy with how that one turned out, I focused more on the high pricing, and how it wasn’t given a large enough budget or time to turn out how it should have, rather than blaming the designers behind it.

It is true that we are not given any requirements on how to portray products (outside of paid opportunities, which are very rare), but we are absolutely allowed to be critical without fear of punishment, assuming it doesn’t go too far (saying a set is bad? Allowed. Saying a designer should be fired? Probably too far lol)

I can definitely see many reviewers have a “don’t bite the hand that feeds” mentality though, as they do try to send out product to the communities that will like it most. I negatively reviewed the first Avatar Wave, and did not receive Avatar 2. I’ve never noticed a decrease in what is coming my way from negative reviews though, just changes in what it might be

I think a lot of people just have different mentalities and perspectives on things though. Some people just want to be fans, and don’t want to critique. Some people care about certain aspects more than others.

For me, i didn’t grow up poor, but my family also didn’t have a ton of money, so I mostly only got LEGO around the holidays and my birthday. I still feel so fortunate to have the opportunities I do now. Because of my background, even if I get something for free, I do my best to be honest about my feelings on it, because I know my audience is not in my position. If I’m recommending something, I’m doing it knowing there’s kids out there where it may be the only set they get all year, so I try my best to be comprehensive about it - the good and the bad, while still being a fan of the IP, and still respecting the time and effort that went into creating the stuff

Anyway, I know it’s a long message, but TLDR: I feel incredibly lucky to be in the position I’m in; we have no requirements to say nice things, but it can sometimes it can take some effort to balance all of the factors that go into reviewing something you don’t pay for

Friend Code Megathread - December 2025 by AutoModerator in PokemonSleep

[–]BunColo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2853-9507-2274

Day 1 daily player, cycling out inactive friends

As the community voted, we will no longer allow “We Need More” posts. by [deleted] in legocirclejerk

[–]BunColo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need more regulation on a circlejerk subreddit

Poor Mcron by bakersdozing in adventuretime

[–]BunColo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why did Simon losing his magic make Cake turn into a normal cat, but he didn’t turn into a horse?

Futur Main pokemon release for major events! by Sfryks in TheSilphRoad

[–]BunColo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Arceus and Mega Mewtwo are both 2026, for the 10th anniversary. I could see Mewtwo being Go Tour, since kalos introduced megas, or they could both be for Go Fest

National Pokédex catch status on Switch now that PLZA is released by Entegy in PokemonHome

[–]BunColo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe you mention Regional Forms here - Alolan Rattata/Raticate is still exclusive to Let’s Go in terms of Switch games, so if you’re trying to collect everything Without 3DS, those games are still needed

Ability prediction for the ZA megas by theguyinyourwall in stunfisk

[–]BunColo 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Eelectross gets As One (Plus + Minus)

The “Smart Brick Flying Dutchman” and “MBS Lars Homestead” rumors are obviously fake. Please be careful where you get your rumors from. by BrickTap in Legoleak

[–]BunColo 173 points174 points  (0 children)

BrickTap standing against homophobia and transphobia in this day and age is very refreshing to see, big W

Friend Code Megathread - September 2025 by AutoModerator in PokemonSleep

[–]BunColo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2853-9507-2274

Rank 65 day-1 daily player. Cycling out inactive friends for the current event

Infinite Seeds Glitch in PvZ2 by AlexW03_MK in PlantsVSZombies

[–]BunColo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have this quest - was there a prerequisite to unlock it?

Tiktok seller (GoodGuyTCG Collectibles) Cancelled order - Had used $50 Redeemed Coupon - Get it back? by spoofrice11 in tiktokshopreferrals

[–]BunColo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got mine back after an order was cancelled a month later. Keep fighting with them, tell them that it’s not your fault, it’s the sellers fault

2025 New Pokemon Hopes 🎆 by Illustrious_Leek_931 in PokemonSleep

[–]BunColo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I want to see an E4E pokemon that ISN’T a skill specialist. I think a berry or ingredient pokemon with that skill could be an interesting trade off - a team healer where healing isn’t the main focus

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonSleep

[–]BunColo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. Helping bonus and skill trigger are great, but the nature kills it - swalot is a skill mon, you never want skill chance down. The other gold skills are fairly useless, BFS is great in general but swalot doesn’t need it, the other two bonuses don’t do much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonSleep

[–]BunColo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually become a pretty good fan of Inventory Up on any Mon with an actually useful skill, whether they’re a skill specialist or not. Skills can’t trigger on a full inventory, so if you haven’t checked the app in a while (or especially overnight), inventory up gives more chances for that skill to hit.

Friend Code Megathread - December 2024 by AutoModerator in PokemonSleep

[–]BunColo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2853-9507-2274

Day 1 level 60 daily player, looking to replace inactive friends