Jeff Mack Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 Ed and I have decided in order to help get the new set review feature off the ground, we are going to offer the first 100 unique members the opportunity to get 500 Brickpoints for submitting an approved review. With the release of this latest site update, it will be the start of more member interactivity. We want our members to have a voice and share their thoughts on the investing potential of all these sets. There is so much to learn from one another. I know I love reviews. Whether it's LEGO, video game or movie reviews I like to read what the different point of views from individuals. Many times it's helped me make a better purchasing decision. We are not looking for reviews that just say "I love this set!", that's fine and we may approve it, but its not going to be awarded any Brickpoints. Just take the time and think about how you would like to read something of value to help you spend your money wisely. The goal is to hopefully get members to write reviews of at least 1000 characters (not words). Ed and I will read the reviews. Feel free to ask any questions. By the way this post here is over 1100, characters, so its not that long of a review . In order to create a review, just visit each set and on the right side of the top stats bar, you will see an area for reviews. Just click the link. Look at the attached image Note: The 500 points will be added manually by us as we need to keep track of who is getting them, so you may not see the points happen automatically. Jeff Quote
TheOrcKing Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 Wow. This should really get the ball rolling. 500 points is one heck of an initiative! I was already psyched on coming up with a couple reviews regardless. Now I'm super psyched up! Quote
Jeff Mack Posted December 23, 2012 Author Posted December 23, 2012 The following members will be awarded the 500 points for helping us kick start our new review feature. I will list out the first 100 members that post an approved review. Once we hit the 100 members, I will award the points to each member.MEMBERS1.Hansolo552.Damnation6663.force3924.idunno1015.hengchibrick6.MrEverything19877.LEGO HULK8.LegoPodcaster9.TheOrcKing10.BuckeyeFanDan11.Veegs12.Talon13.M4x1814.cvail815.Silvete16.Lenjon17.Huskers123618.kevtrevtuff19.TheLegoExpert20.chooieddie21.bob4stones22.arock6823.SPACEWALKER9524.Grolim25.SpeedPro5026.CorytheJedi27.TOMMAHAS801228.IRISHGUY6629.Starpod30.junzhefu31.Fcbarcelona10132.comicblast33.Blackjack34.Yellow35.GARRETTU8836.HENRIKDK37.HEBERT8938.jaisonline39.Teerid40.sauromosis41.Darth Lego42.dakotahorn43.ksam3744.j60645.GROOMYLEGO46.kmanalo47.bier48.JERVISMUN 49.azzurro50.whiteboy0251.spener9052.TOTOHS53.legopocalypse54.shawn_low55.EKLEIN03 56.Chihuahualawyer57.PETER_HEYDEN 58.BrickBuyer23059.Greenteaboy0860.BONSAIBUDDYMAN61.RAYKONG62.stephen_rockefeller63.steveviscious8964.joelfinch65.arobert12566.Schmopiesdad67.DNIEDRA 68.TheBrickLeaguer69.Dajo70.metsrock50771.KFRACK5 72.Alcarin73.heathx374.ludorip75.Dunkers9776.eklein0377.minifig201878.RichB79.gefmayhem80.srm_52081.Seifer82.DominickSoldano83.Darth_Raichu84.sarm3485.dschooley86.c66618787.kerkbatson88.akohns89.legomylego90.bricks365ayear91.DMoCTTA92.chess22793.hepcatpunk94.Dunamis95.Quacs96.@rtisan97.drmirage98.Nikodimitri99.redeemed763100. BRIANL3 Quote
Jeff Mack Posted December 30, 2012 Author Posted December 30, 2012 I have updated the list of members that will get 500 points for reviews. There is still room for a lot more of you. I will be posting a main review index page tomorrow that will list Top Reviews, Top Rated sets, etc. Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 We just added a couple of more reviews... Quote
duckyruiz Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 This is very cool. I often thought the idea of having member reviews here would be a good thing. I hope I can contribute some quality feedback. Great job guys! Quote
Jervismun Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for the initiative and I'm looking forward to opening my next set... in a few days time. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 A little less than half of spots left. Still have tons of sets to review, guys! Come on, 500 points!!!! Quote
comicblast Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Awe yeah! #32!! People get your 500 Brickpoints before someone gets to it before you!!!!!! If you get 5,000 Brickpoints you get a Brickmaster polybag from the Macks'!!!!! Quote
brickbuyer230 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 OH YEAH!! NUMBER 58! Awesome. 500 BrickPoints for reviewing The Orc Forge. I'll have reviews for Gollums Cave, Mirkwood Elf, Republic/Sith troopers and Clones v.s Droidekas out Soon and my next purchase will be the A-Wing. Thanks Mack Bros.! Great Site! Quote
steveviscious89 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Are we meant to review retired sets as well? I notice that it is an option, but wasn't sure what we were doing with those. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Are we meant to review retired sets as well? I notice that it is an option, but wasn't sure what we were doing with those. Sure, why not? I was planning on reviewing the original LEGO Castle from 1981. So go right ahead. It'll make for an interesting read. Quote
Ed Mack Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Sure, why not? I was planning on reviewing the original LEGO Castle from 1981. So go right ahead. It'll make for an interesting read.Yes, we need reviews on ALL sets. Thanks Quote
Jeff Mack Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 I just want to say that I have been very impressed with many of the reviews here. Some of you are really standing out with the quality of reviews and you will soon notice a little something extra next to your names. We appreciate the efforts and that's what we were hoping to see when adding this feature to the site. Great job everyone!! Quote
Teeird Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 I just want to say that I have been very impressed with many of the reviews here. Some of you are really standing out with the quality of reviews and you will soon notice a little something extra next to your names. We appreciate the efforts and that's what we were hoping to see when adding this feature to the site. Great job everyone!! Badass, glad to hear everyone put some great effort into these reviews!! Quote
spener90 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Sure, why not? I was planning on reviewing the original LEGO Castle from 1981. So go right ahead. It'll make for an interesting read.Yes, we need reviews on ALL sets. Thanks I'm reviewing the original modular's this weekend, along with the tower bridge. After that, expect reviews on the Sopwith Camel, Coast Guard Helicopter, and Mill Village Raid (which I surprised hasn't performed better?). Quote
tormentalous Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 As you may know, I already do set reviews on my site. I'm also interested in writing some short reviews on BrickPicker as well. After doing the review, I was wondering if I am able to put a link to my full review right under it for more details, images, etc. Thanks Quote
Jeff Mack Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 As you may know, I already do set reviews on my site. I'm also interested in writing some short reviews on BrickPicker as well. After doing the review, I was wondering if I am able to put a link to my full review right under it for more details, images, etc. Thanks Tomentalous, Ed and I will send you an email/PM about this. Quote
comicblast Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Just making sure.... Our reviews do not automatically show up on the site. It must first be approved by either Ed or Jeff. Is my understanding correct? Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Just making sure.... Our reviews do not automatically show up on the site. It must first be approved by either Ed or Jeff. Is my understanding correct?yep Quote
comicblast Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 yep k, Thanks! I was a bit worried when my review didn't automatically show. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 yep k, Thanks! I was a bit worried when my review didn't automatically show. Basically, Ed and Jeff need to make sure that every review sent is 'clean' and does not contain any kind of foul language. They also check if your review meets the 1,000 character minimum which nets you 10 brickpoints if it does. Quote
spener90 Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 Detailed reviews of the Cafe Corner, Market Street, and Tower Bridge coming this weekend. If anyone wants specifics about the sets, let me know. Quote
Ed Mack Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 yep k, Thanks! I was a bit worried when my review didn't automatically show. Basically, Ed and Jeff need to make sure that every review sent is 'clean' and does not contain any kind of foul language. They also check if your review meets the 1,000 character minimum which nets you 10 brickpoints if it does.Exactly...Just looking for obscene sorts of stuff and spam. Sometimes we don't immediately see a post to review. We do sleep 3 hours a day you know!!! LOL Quote
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