Okay, you can choose any character you wish, but it has to be a minor one. You have to write a character summary for them. The winner gets a special TOP SECRET prize! And hey, maybe if Mara likes it, she'll put it on her site. ;)
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Posted 12 February 2007 - 10:08 PM
OMFG Gwen I LOVE you. Thanks so much for making this contest! :bff:
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Posted 12 February 2007 - 11:43 PM
I think I already sent one in for Goddard but I haven't heard anything from Mara as of yet....
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 01:48 AM
Sigh...my mom's computer crashed a while back and I lost a solid percentage of all my files...but I didn't really feel like making everyone go thru the trouble of re-sending stuff. I couldn't even remember what stuff I had decided to use, what stuff I had decided to edit, and what stuff I had decided to trash.I think I already sent one in for Goddard but I haven't heard anything from Mara as of yet....
Mara?
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Posted 14 February 2007 - 02:55 AM
Hah, you're welcome. It was so a spur of the moment thing too.OMFG Gwen I LOVE you. Thanks so much for making this contest! :bff:
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Posted 15 February 2007 - 06:24 PM
Mara! It's really no trouble at all to resend stuff. So the question remains, do I post it here for the contest, or send it back to you?
Let me know. Oh, sorry to hear about your mom's computer. That's always a pain to lose data. I just upgraded mine and I'm still grabbing stuff off my old hard drive.
Ugg!
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Let me know. Oh, sorry to hear about your mom's computer. That's always a pain to lose data. I just upgraded mine and I'm still grabbing stuff off my old hard drive.
Ugg!
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Posted 16 February 2007 - 02:12 PM
You should post it here! Because, by posting it here, you get it in Mara's site AND you're eligible to win a cool prize. :P
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Posted 02 March 2007 - 01:19 AM
Here is my Goddard bio! Hope you all like it....
Goddard
Named after the father of modern rocketry Robert Goddard, who was the first to use liquid oxygen combine with gasoline to create the first liquid fueled rockets. Jimmy obviously idolizes Mr. Goddard nearly as much as he idolizes Einstein, since his faithful companion and his greatest creation bears his name. Namesakes aside Goddard is much more than just a robotic dog. He is Jimmy’s confidant, lab partner, and conscience complete with a tritium powered cybernetics core. Goddard and Jimmy definitely represent the relationship that is “A Boy and his Dog” (with apologies to Mr. Ellison). Goddard appears to have virtually limitless capabilities. He is sort of a “Robotic Swiss Army Knife” that mimics canine behavior with perfection. This includes leaving an assorted pile of lug nuts in the yard for Hugh to pick up.
Goddard’s capabilities are vast and he always seems to have the right gadget at the right time. It’s a long list but here are some of the examples:
- Onboard Blender for making smoothies.
- Sewing machine that helped Cindy and Libby make an impromptu dummy filled with sizzle rock candy (Strange, it looked exactly like Jimmy).
- High intensity lasers in the eyes.
- Voice stress analyzer for lie detection.
- Built in rocket engines in the legs.
- Satellite hookup for getting the latest “Boy Band” for Libby.
- Ears that become rotors for helicopter-like flight.
This is just to name a few of Goddard’s arsenal of gadgets. He also maintains video and audio records of all accounts involving Jimmy and his friends. Unfortunately for Jimmy, this feature ends up being more of an embarrassment rather than an asset. We all, of course, recall the “When Pants Attack” episode where Goddard retrieved 57 accounts when Jimmy was told to put away his pants. In “Vanishing Act” Goddard revealed the exchange with Betty Quinlin that explained the real reason for Jimmy’s sudden interest in magic.
Goddard is also capable of communicating directly with VOX, Jimmy’s computer and lab guardian. On more than one occasion Goddard has transmitted video images to VOX from afar, giving Jimmy first hand view of the typical (or not so typical) goings on in Retroville. Goddard’s many other sensory functions are also directly feed to VOX via some kind of wireless protocol.
One of Goddard’s most amazing capabilities is called “Playing Dead!” Goddard causes himself to self-destruct via an atomic battery core implosion and summarily reassembles from the scattered parts. To our knowledge, Goddard has only had to perform this trick twice. Once in the movie to cause a distraction for escape, the other in a duel with Eustace’s mimicking robotic twonky like thing. In the latter, we see that Jimmy has done what he would never do before, actually wager Goddard. Strangely enough his is driven to do this by jealousy. In “Billion Dollar Boy” Cindy’s flirtatious behavior towards Eustace is the vehicle that drives Jimmy beyond normal common sense, and forces him to wager the one thing that not even Eustace’s money can buy, Goddard. The mimicking and very annoying, robotic foe is ultimately defeated since, unlike Goddard, it cannot reassemble itself after it explodes. Jimmy’s usual buttoned down nature seems to be always tested by Cindy, and in all the other episodes nothing really gets to him except her. Both Cindy and Libby actually show remorse for consorting with the likes of Eustace, and Jimmy certainly regrets risking his best friend and greatest creation in a fruitless and unnecessary duel.
It seems that, even though he is a mass of cyber technology, Goddard also has a romantic heart of gold. In the “Junkman Cometh” episode Goddard is beguiled by Roxy, the Junkman’s dog, he courts her and literally sweeps her off her feet only to be later separated. Jimmy should be taking romance lessons from Goddard. The mechanical hound’s got moves! Of course, Jimmy seems to get his romance tricks from his father. Good thing Cindy likes “Mr. Walking Hand!” Goddard also provided the necessary ‘twist’ music in “Party at Neutron’s” to get things moving along with Betty (much to Cindy’s disapproval).
For the most part Goddard is everything a canine companion should be and more. He is the faithful soldier ready to fight, and the handyman that always has the right tool. He is the voice in Jimmy’s head always reminding him to do the right thing, and follows along even when Jimmy ultimately chooses not too.
Goddard truly is Jimmy’s best friend.
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Goddard
Named after the father of modern rocketry Robert Goddard, who was the first to use liquid oxygen combine with gasoline to create the first liquid fueled rockets. Jimmy obviously idolizes Mr. Goddard nearly as much as he idolizes Einstein, since his faithful companion and his greatest creation bears his name. Namesakes aside Goddard is much more than just a robotic dog. He is Jimmy’s confidant, lab partner, and conscience complete with a tritium powered cybernetics core. Goddard and Jimmy definitely represent the relationship that is “A Boy and his Dog” (with apologies to Mr. Ellison). Goddard appears to have virtually limitless capabilities. He is sort of a “Robotic Swiss Army Knife” that mimics canine behavior with perfection. This includes leaving an assorted pile of lug nuts in the yard for Hugh to pick up.
Goddard’s capabilities are vast and he always seems to have the right gadget at the right time. It’s a long list but here are some of the examples:
- Onboard Blender for making smoothies.
- Sewing machine that helped Cindy and Libby make an impromptu dummy filled with sizzle rock candy (Strange, it looked exactly like Jimmy).
- High intensity lasers in the eyes.
- Voice stress analyzer for lie detection.
- Built in rocket engines in the legs.
- Satellite hookup for getting the latest “Boy Band” for Libby.
- Ears that become rotors for helicopter-like flight.
This is just to name a few of Goddard’s arsenal of gadgets. He also maintains video and audio records of all accounts involving Jimmy and his friends. Unfortunately for Jimmy, this feature ends up being more of an embarrassment rather than an asset. We all, of course, recall the “When Pants Attack” episode where Goddard retrieved 57 accounts when Jimmy was told to put away his pants. In “Vanishing Act” Goddard revealed the exchange with Betty Quinlin that explained the real reason for Jimmy’s sudden interest in magic.
Goddard is also capable of communicating directly with VOX, Jimmy’s computer and lab guardian. On more than one occasion Goddard has transmitted video images to VOX from afar, giving Jimmy first hand view of the typical (or not so typical) goings on in Retroville. Goddard’s many other sensory functions are also directly feed to VOX via some kind of wireless protocol.
One of Goddard’s most amazing capabilities is called “Playing Dead!” Goddard causes himself to self-destruct via an atomic battery core implosion and summarily reassembles from the scattered parts. To our knowledge, Goddard has only had to perform this trick twice. Once in the movie to cause a distraction for escape, the other in a duel with Eustace’s mimicking robotic twonky like thing. In the latter, we see that Jimmy has done what he would never do before, actually wager Goddard. Strangely enough his is driven to do this by jealousy. In “Billion Dollar Boy” Cindy’s flirtatious behavior towards Eustace is the vehicle that drives Jimmy beyond normal common sense, and forces him to wager the one thing that not even Eustace’s money can buy, Goddard. The mimicking and very annoying, robotic foe is ultimately defeated since, unlike Goddard, it cannot reassemble itself after it explodes. Jimmy’s usual buttoned down nature seems to be always tested by Cindy, and in all the other episodes nothing really gets to him except her. Both Cindy and Libby actually show remorse for consorting with the likes of Eustace, and Jimmy certainly regrets risking his best friend and greatest creation in a fruitless and unnecessary duel.
It seems that, even though he is a mass of cyber technology, Goddard also has a romantic heart of gold. In the “Junkman Cometh” episode Goddard is beguiled by Roxy, the Junkman’s dog, he courts her and literally sweeps her off her feet only to be later separated. Jimmy should be taking romance lessons from Goddard. The mechanical hound’s got moves! Of course, Jimmy seems to get his romance tricks from his father. Good thing Cindy likes “Mr. Walking Hand!” Goddard also provided the necessary ‘twist’ music in “Party at Neutron’s” to get things moving along with Betty (much to Cindy’s disapproval).
For the most part Goddard is everything a canine companion should be and more. He is the faithful soldier ready to fight, and the handyman that always has the right tool. He is the voice in Jimmy’s head always reminding him to do the right thing, and follows along even when Jimmy ultimately chooses not too.
Goddard truly is Jimmy’s best friend.
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Posted 17 March 2007 - 07:43 AM
Nice job Darklord! As soon as I have time, I'll put this info up for Goddard.
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Posted 17 March 2007 - 10:17 AM
i just like to add one minor thing to that in "Brobot" Goddard tape recorded the part where brobot was like being really annoying Brobot said "my brother jimmy is best! to cindy:i think he likes you :wub: " jimmy:"no way he lieing"Unfortunately for Jimmy, this feature ends up being more of an embarrassment rather than an asset. We all, of course, recall the “When Pants Attack” episode where Goddard retrieved 57 accounts when Jimmy was told to put away his pants. In “Vanishing Act” Goddard revealed the exchange with Betty Quinlin that explained the real reason for Jimmy’s sudden interest in magic.
brobot:"i'm programed honesty" Goddard kept on playing that tape over and over again :lol:
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Posted 18 March 2007 - 03:04 AM
Thanks Mara,
Say! Would you still like to see my section of "Jimmy Tech" the scientific analsys of Jimmy's inventions.
Just curious!
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Say! Would you still like to see my section of "Jimmy Tech" the scientific analsys of Jimmy's inventions.
Just curious!
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Posted 18 March 2007 - 03:29 PM
Sorry Pixie!
I'm sure Mara would be happy to add that little tid-bit to Goddard's profile. I also forgot about the time his used the playback feature in "Hall Monster!"
Actually I think that was the best one yet!
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I'm sure Mara would be happy to add that little tid-bit to Goddard's profile. I also forgot about the time his used the playback feature in "Hall Monster!"
Actually I think that was the best one yet!
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Posted 18 March 2007 - 04:55 PM
thank you! o:) *.* ^_^Sorry Pixie!
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Posted 18 March 2007 - 05:52 PM
Sure, Darklord!
And thanks, pixie ^_^
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Posted 18 March 2007 - 07:59 PM
Nice entry. I can tell you put a lot of time and possibly research into it. =]
If only we had some OTHER entries. **wink wink**
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If only we had some OTHER entries. **wink wink**
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Posted 18 March 2007 - 10:49 PM
Yes, please!
Nekogirl, as I said my computer ATE your Betty bio. Can you submit it here?
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Nekogirl, as I said my computer ATE your Betty bio. Can you submit it here?
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Posted 19 March 2007 - 01:07 AM
If you don't mind, I'd like to try my hand at Principle Willoughby next!!!
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Posted 19 March 2007 - 02:11 AM
AWESOME. He's one of my fave characters...and your bios are such high quality! **confetti** :bff:
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Posted 19 March 2007 - 03:12 AM
Well, I'd have to write it up again, but I can try sometime soon, & hopefully we'll have one up. ^_^Yes, please!
Nekogirl, as I said my computer ATE your Betty bio. Can you submit it here?
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(though, as I said in the PM for it, I'll need help in writing the Nick/Betty parts of it, & the deal with her & Cindy)
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