The Beast is back!

[moltensteelman]

The Walking Beast is returning to the playa this year 2012 with many new improvements.

[Ugly Dougly]

Come on you guys, the Beast is AWESOME! Help support it!

[moltensteelman]

I have a video up showing the new steering system and the increased control of the linkage. Massive coil springs where added to the four front legs adding 7,000 pounds of resistance to the legs dropping on each step. This increases fuel efficency greatly dampends the imact of the feet. More info can be found on my website.

[junglesmacks]

Completely.. without a doubt.. jaw droppingly.. AWESOME.



Fucking SICK work. This thing never ceases to amaze every time I see it. Kudos.

[Savannah]

Gorgeous.

[moltensteelman]

Thank you all, stop by and take ride at the burn this year I should be somewhere around 9:00 and Esplanada (ACME Exploration Corporation camp)
I should have the quad flame poofer mounted on it this year as well.

[Simon of the Playa]

[catinthefunnyhat]

The beast is AMAZING. Very impressive. I'm in awe of people with this kind of smarts.

Well, "neighbour" across the road.
Next-door neighbours are 668 and 664.

I do appreciate the correct spelling of neighbour, though.

[theCryptofishist]

Actually, that's another sparklepony reference.

[Ugly Dougly]

The Beast is a sparklepony? Oh, I think not.

[Sail Man]

The Beast would turn poor little Sparkle Ponies into Sparkle Splats. Kind of a technicolor moop.

[theCryptofishist]

Ah, Department of Bad Puns strikes again.

I appreciate the spelling of "neighbour". Sparkleponies...you connect the dots...

[catinthefunnyhat]

Connected, thanks to Google and Wikipedia.
Hint: I'm almost certain this was something Fishy already knew about. It falls smack in the middle of one of her more esoteric circles of expertise. Or at least what passes for expertise in my little world.

[theCryptofishist]

It's all Simon's fault...

[motskyroonmatick]

The Walking Beast is returning to the playa this year 2012 with many new improvements.

Wohoo!!!! Yeah!!!!! A not so distant neighbor too. Welcome to the 9:00 side!!!!

[moltensteelman]

It's nice to get different loctions each year, it brings the surprise of who your neighbors are. The last time I was at 9:00 was 2006.
I see you're from Aurora I'll have The Beast just up the road from you next weekend in Oregon city. It'll be in the teddybear parade on Saturday and operating at Clackamette Park Friday through Sunday.

The Walking Beast is returning to the playa this year 2012 with many new improvements.

Wohoo!!!! Yeah!!!!! A not so distant neighbor too. Welcome to the 9:00 side!!!!

[motskyroonmatick]

COOL!!!!!

[Foxfur]

Saw it at the shop this spring. Awesome new and improved pivot pad. Excellent turret bearing. It's gonna be epic!
It was @ The Teddy Bear parade in Oregon City a few weeks back. He was live on the news channel giving the local smartass anchor man a ride for his life...

Congrats on winning the Boca Bearings innovation contest!

[motskyroonmatick]

I missed the Parade in Oregon City because I was working nights on the Marquam bridge closure. I'm looking forward to seeing the beast at the burn.

[Mojojita]

I think I'm in love!

[moltensteelman]

I created a new friend for The Walking Beast, We call her Pyrosaurus and currently she's burning a little hot!

[moltensteelman]

pyrosaurus test by moltensteelman, on Flickr

The last link didn't work, heres the photo of a test with Pyrosaurus, we should have her finished in time for the burn this year.

[motskyroonmatick]

That is a really sweet creation and an awesome picture too.

[Katiebaby25]

The Beast was featured on a show called Around the World in 80 Ways right?? I saw it! It was their first mode of transportation and they showed a picture of it on the playa. Very cool, can't wait to see it in person!!!

[moltensteelman]

Correct, it's been on a few other shows as well. We are adding new lighting and additional flame effects this year as well as an improved steering system. Look forward to meeting you on the playa.

[Katiebaby25]

Awesome! Can't wait to see it, I'll come find you for sure

[dragonpilot]

When I turn others on to burningman.com the Beast is the one they they comment on first! Awesome!

[moltensteelman]

Awesome! Can't wait to see it, I'll come find you for sure

Looking foreward to it.
We will be at Esplanade and 8:30 ACME Exploration Corporation camp just look for the brightly lit blue and white triangle or The Walking Beast

[moltensteelman]

The Walking Beast could use some help with fundraising for propane and the new flame effects this year. see our fundraising eplaya thread here http://eplaya.burningman.com/viewtopic.php?f=293&t=56560 and feel free to pass along this info. Thank you and look forward to seeing everyone on the playa.

[moltensteelman]