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[Electric Turahk]

Some of you may remember that a number of years ago, making BIONICLE checklists was all the rage. Interest obviously waned not longer after the initial surge, because nobody ever made checklists for the final years of the line.

I'm working on completing my collection right now, and I've found in collecting S.H. Figuarts that a checklist of your haves and wants is incredibly useful. So I decided to make a comprehensive BIONICLE checklist, complete with every set from every year - no promotional sets are even left off. (Though it is not a collectibles list, so I did exclude those.) And now I'd like to share it with all of you:

UPDATE: I'm now working on individual collectible lists! Available now is the Krana list.

(CLICK the images for the full versions.)

It's really easy to use too; anybody should be able to do it. All you have to do is select the color you need from the index and fill in the squares. It's as simple as that. Here's my set, Kanohi, and Krana lists as examples.

So, please, tell me what you all think.

~|ET|~

Edited by Electric Turahk, Jul 11 2012 - 09:30 AM.

[BioGio]

Wow, this is incredibly helpful. Thanks. The only problem that I have is that it can be a bit difficult to tell where one year begins or another continues (especially looking around the middle of the list with the year markers obscured). That's obviously simple enough for the dedicated fan, but it's a bit straining to weed through by year when one is less familiar with the sets (as I am with the sets from 2003 to 2005). If you were to box in each separate year of sets, that would be quite useful.

~ BioGio

[Dorek]

Absolutely digging it. Good to see all the promotional stuff too, although I have, like, none of it. What exactly do you mean by "grail"?

Also, thinking of including combiners in there at some point?

[Sumiki]

My only beef is that it's a little small. Other than that, I think you did an absolute bang-up job on this.

The year-by-year categories seemed a little helter-skelter to me before I figured out the (completely logical) system. Really nice.

(I have to second Dorek's inquiry on what "grail" means.)

[Electric Turahk]

The only problem that I have is that it can be a bit difficult to tell where one year begins or another continues (especially looking around the middle of the list with the year markers obscured). That's obviously simple enough for the dedicated fan, but it's a bit straining to weed through by year when one is less familiar with the sets (as I am with the sets from 2003 to 2005). If you were to box in each separate year of sets, that would be quite useful.

That's certainly something I could do. Leaving out borders worked fine until I got to 2006, where the large number of promotional sets just messes everything up... But I can see how it'll help. It's on the list to fix.

Also, thinking of including combiners in there at some point?

Only if they were released as stand-alone sets, like Takutanuva, but then those are already on there. Perhaps it could be an add-on at the bottom, but they don't really fit in with the rest because you can't just buy that.

My only beef is that it's a little small. Other than that, I think you did an absolute bang-up job on this.

The year-by-year categories seemed a little helter-skelter to me before I figured out the (completely logical) system. Really nice.

Small? You did click for the full version, right? Because if so, well... With such a large number of sets, would you really want one bigger? Even just a little change will cause a ripple effect that drastically increases the list's size. Part of being a good checklist is ease of use, and a bigger one can be more annoying to use.

And I know you said you figured it out, but what at first made it seem helter-skelter?

And come oooon guys, I even made a topic about holy grails before. It's on here for two reasons... One, as a leftover from the base I used (the Figuarts list) and two because I think it's a good way of noting "I don't just want this, I NEED this." Different levels of "want."

~|ET|~

Edited by Electric Turahk, Feb 18 2012 - 04:26 PM.

[Bundalings]

Very nice, I think I'll use this.

[Taipu1]

What a thing, using it I realise I have 82 sets. Which is a lot more than I expected. And doesn't include a single Mctoran. Which is disappointing.

[Dorek]

I suppose I just couldn't distinguish between something that you really really super want (your definition) or something that actually own that you consider the crown jewel of your collection, or what have you XP. Good to keep in mind.

[Phyoohrii]

Oh man, clearly you're missing this dude. Because clearly that's the most important thing I have to point out.

Otherwise I like how this one works. Also good for reminding me about some of those rare sets, like the large containers of pieces and such.

[Akuna Toa of Sonics]

This looks very useful. I used it just now. Edit: Wow I figured out I have 133 sets total.

Edited by Akuna Toa of Sonics, Feb 20 2012 - 05:06 PM.

[Zarohum]

Wow. Great job, and thank you for taking the time to do this. We've needed something like this for years.

[Electric Turahk]

I suppose I just couldn't distinguish between something that you really really super want (your definition) or something that actually own that you consider the crown jewel of your collection, or what have you XP. Good to keep in mind.

I do suppose it could mean that too. I hadn't thought of that. If it's confusing, I can just scrap it.

Oh man, clearly you're missing this dude. Because clearly that's the most important thing I have to point out.

Otherwise I like how this one works. Also good for reminding me about some of those rare sets, like the large containers of pieces and such.

Oh noooo! How ever did I forget that guy!? And how ever did you remember about him!? Haha thanks, though.

I was honestly surprised by how many different (yet really very similar...) piece containers there were. I hadn't realized it at all since I never once saw one. I was pleasantly surprised by a good number of things while making this.

What a thing, using it I realise I have 82 sets. Which is a lot more than I expected. And doesn't include a single Mctoran. Which is disappointing.

No McToran? That is disappointing. I just got 5 of mine a few months ago... Still loads of fun.

Glad to see people like it. I've gone and made a second version HERE based on some of the feedback. If you guys like the borders, then I'll update the original post with this as the new main form.

~|ET|~

[BioGio]

The borders are quite helpful, especially where it had been previously hardest to differentiate between years. My only other recommendation would be that it may be helpful to add something (say, another color) for noting of which sets one has duplicates.

~ BioGio

[Eskeleto532]

This is awesome, but I don't think the part bin should be considered a set, because it is made as an extra for MOC making; even so I think this is a great idea for those who want to complete their colection

[Electric Turahk]

The borders are quite helpful, especially where it had been previously hardest to differentiate between years. My only other recommendation would be that it may be helpful to add something (say, another color) for noting of which sets one has duplicates.

~ BioGio

As one who doesn't do that, I hadn't thought of it... But I know a lot of people have done it. Yeah, that's a really simple thing to add. And just because everybody seems to love it, why not... Purple?

This is awesome, but I don't think the part bin should be considered a set, because it is made as an extra for MOC making; even so I think this is a great idea for those who want to complete their colection

I see where you're coming from, but they do have their own ID numbers and it's not like it was a one-off thing given how many of them there are. Parts buckets weren't anything new to LEGO, though, and still count as sets to them, so here they are.

So the updated version will be put into the main post tonight as soon as Majhost fixes itself, then, with the addition of a color for indicating you own multiples.

~|ET|~

Edited by Electric Turahk, Feb 20 2012 - 11:30 PM.

[ToaGreshWave]

Absolutely digging it. Good to see all the promotional stuff too, although I have, like, none of it. What exactly do you mean by "grail"?

I always assumed it was a set you really like but will probably never be able to afford

[toatitan]

I love you man.

[rahkshi guurahk]

0_0 I found out I had 106 sets... that is way more than I thought. thanks for putting this up.

[takanuva644]

wow! that's a sweet chart!

[Electric Turahk]

Thanks, guys.

If you used the checklist, I'd love to see them haha.

I've been toying with making ones for collectibles now. Anyone want to see that? I know Krana and Krana-Kal would be easy, but for a lot of the masks I'm having a hard time finding good pictures...

~|ET|~

[Ballom]

Personally, I imagine that collectibles would be harder to keep track of, so it would have more utility than the set checklist.

~B~

[Bambi]

...
I have a lot less sets then I thought. Thanks for the list.

Edited by Bambi, Apr 02 2012 - 09:17 PM.

[Vox The Shadow of Reality]

wow that is an amazing check list. i'm glad that you made this because i know it will definitely help me with rebuilding my collection

[Terminus24]

This is awesome.

I'll definitely use it, need to figure out what I have/don't have... I know I have nearly everything from 2006-on, but I'd like to know what I don't have from before.

[Peach 00]

Well done, ET. Quite interesting, I might use it. ^^

[Nuvaguy]

Good job on the list. I tried it out (only filled out the ones I have), and in total I own 116 sets. Wow.

Edited by Nuvaguy, Apr 05 2012 - 09:48 AM.

[Tech Warrior]

82 sets. Woohoo.

...Thought I had over 100, but whatever.

Very helpful and organized! Liked all the colors.

[Electric Turahk]

Glad to see it being used. And that a lot of us still have quite a few sets it seems haha.

Work on the Krana and Kanohi checklists is underway. The Krana list is nearly done, I just need to wait on some more images to (hopefully soon) become available on BS01 to finish it off. The Kanohi one is proving to be a bit more of a hassle in finding good, quality pictures for many of the masks. Basically I'm being picky and want things done I can't do myself due to not having the right image editing program. But it's gettering there!

~|ET|~

[rahkshi guurahk]

Glad to see it being used. And that a lot of us still have quite a few sets it seems haha.

Work on the Krana and Kanohi checklists is underway. The Krana list is nearly done, I just need to wait on some more images to (hopefully soon) become available on BS01 to finish it off. The Kanohi one is proving to be a bit more of a hassle in finding good, quality pictures for many of the masks. Basically I'm being picky and want things done I can't do myself due to not having the right image editing program. But it's gettering there!

~|ET|~

I can take a few pictures for you.

Edited by rahkshi guurahk, Apr 14 2012 - 11:45 AM.

[Electric Turahk]

And the Krana checklist is done!



I wish I had found better images for the gray plastic Krana, but those ones were tough.

I still plan on Kanohi to be next, but that one might take a bit more time.

~|ET|~

[Kopekemaster]

Wow. This is really cool. Could you make one for all the Kanohi?

[Electric Turahk]

Wow. This is really cool. Could you make one for all the Kanohi?

Oh thank goodness somebody replied so I can post an update.

Yes! I'm making a comprehensive Kanohi list, and have been since the Krana one was completed. I just need a few of the Kanohi Nuva fixed up a bit to finish it off.

~|ET|~

Edited by Electric Turahk, May 07 2012 - 05:12 PM.

[Meiko]

I already had a running tally on my Brickset, but thanks for this. It's really useful!

By the way, according to Brickset, Aanchir, Lyichir, and I own 229 of 280 total BIONICLE sets (because I keep track of all of our sets on one Brickset account), which is approximately 86% of the theme.

Edited by Meiko, May 07 2012 - 05:35 PM.

[Dralcax]

What's that last 2001 set you've got listed there? That gray box?

[Ballom]

What's that last 2001 set you've got listed there? That gray box?

That's the Bionicle Power Pack, which contained a Chrome Hau, a Hafu set, a CD, and a bamboo disk.

~B~

[Meiko]

What's that last 2001 set you've got listed there? That gray box?

That's the Bionicle Power Pack, which contained a Chrome Hau, a Hafu set, a CD, and a bamboo disk.

~B~

So that's where that chrome Hau I own came from... That was helpful.

[takua123]

How do you change the colors? I can't seem to figure it out

[BioGio]

How do you change the colors? I can't seem to figure it out

You'll have to download the file first of all. (I can assure you, it won't give your computer any malware or viruses.) Then, just open an image-editing program (such as Microsoft Paint).

If you're using Microsoft Paint, follow these instructions: Use the "select" ("eyedropper") tool to select the color you want (by clicking on the color as it appears in the original image); after that, use the "fill" tool to color in the squares (by clicking on the square that you want to fill). Click here for a little walkthrough that I threw together. In this example, I'm filling in that I own Pahrak. (Warning: It might take a little while to load, since I'm lazy and left it with a filesize of 552 KB.)

Just ask about another program if you'd like some help with that (but PM someone rather than posting in the topic).

Of course, you could also print off the checklist, but that would probably be too much hassle.

~ BioGio

[miky]

Interesting. So I have less sets than I thought xD



And yes, all the grails. Every Toa I missed haunts me at night.

[Dwanny]

This is incredible. And handy.
Sir, i salute you.