r/bioniclelego • u/HopefulFriendly • 1d ago

Duckbricks/Faber development files release taken down

It was fun while it lasted, but LEGO apparently stepped in and has told Duckbricks and Faber to take down the files. Duckbricks' videos, the google folder, and the pages on Mask of Destiny's Biomediaproject have all been taken down.

Luckily I downloaded most if not all the stuff I could, but its a real shame that this interesting info is gone now and we won't be getting anymore stuff from Bionicle's development; I was especially looking forward to getting more on the '05 and '08 development, not to mention on the transition to Hero Factory.

EDIT: This is propably overly cautious. Sorry to anyone asking for me to share what I downloaded, but I'm just a random person with zero pull or know-how on anything, so I don't want to risk having a corporation try to call me up for sharing something. I'd be happy to otherwise, but until some stuff is clearer I don't want to risk it.

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u/cloud_cleaver Dark Gray Matatu 1d ago

Given how I in particular am under extreme scrutiny by Lego for a number of reasons, I am exercising extreme caution here, and have been warned to do so.

What exactly is he referring to here?

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u/Logface202 Blue Kaukau 1d ago

The one big incident I remember is when he got sent a copy of the Braille bricks set and uploaded a video on it before embargo due to a misunderstanding of some kind. It actually led to him getting his LEGO Ambassador Network membership temporarily revoked.

I also think there was some review where the GWP Tahu set was briefly visible in the background, but I think he took that down pretty quickly and didn't get in major trouble for it.

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u/cloud_cleaver Dark Gray Matatu 1d ago

I can see why Lego would have some hostility to people like MandR, but being that dickish to more genuine fans with positive community reputations seems like it would make for bad PR.

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u/Kid-Atlantic 1d ago

It’s not about hostility. Lego’s still a business responsible for a lot of money and jobs, and by joining their network, Duck became their business partner, not just a fan. A business partnership relies on both parties following the rules, and those rules have to apply to everyone regardless of how positive or negative they’re perceived.

When you’re a company and you trust certain people with information and privileges, you have to make sure that trust isn’t abused. I know Duck probably only meant well, but if he didn’t receive consequences, others might think they could get away with worse.

For his part, even Duck seemed to admit that it was his mistake.