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[Spinjitzu Master]

Over the years of BIONICLE we have had many, many shields. Gresh's, Nuparu's, Kopaka's various shields, Raanu, Lhikan, etc.

Whose is your favorite?

I think Gresh wins for me, it looks fantastic and can work as blades.

[Sumiki]

I've never been a fan of shields that had many holes in them, as they don't seem like they'd be either sturdy or effective. As such, I've always been fond of the Skrall shield and Kopaka Nuva's shield, though between the two I prefer the former.

[Takanuinuva]

Lhikan's shield to me is the best. Not only is it very big. But it doubles as two swords and a hoverboard to boot.

[The Renegade Emperor]

Lhikan's always been my favorite, because of its classical-like shape and design, but these years I came to love Gresh's, too, which looks more "wild" with that shape. So, I'd say Gresh's and Lhikan's ex-aequo.

[Wind Elemental]

I really like the design of Gresh's shield. They also look great for MOCing.

[Taipu1]

Tricky question, I prefer Lhikans shield, but its size means I don't actually use it very often. So I'd have to go with Kopaka Mata's shield. Its size means it works for both Matoran and Toa sized MOCs.

[Dralcax]

Skrall. It has an awesome design, a cool buzzsaw, and isn't full of holes.

[Akuna Toa of Sonics]

Tie between the Skrall shield and Lhikan's shield.

[Rausaro]

I personally like Kopaka Nuva's Shield... it seemed fairly decent for a buckler.

[GBV]

I like the Toa Hagah shields because they could shoot spinners. .

[Toa Smoke Monster]

Lhikan's shield. As others have said, it could be split into twin swords and used as a hover board. And I imagine it would be very useful to hit an enemy with it.

[Delta Titan Sparta]

It's tough, but I gotta say Vezon's (non-canon) shield from the Vezon and Kardas set.

[Mylo Xyloto]

I've always been a fan of Lhikan's shield. The two massive swords merging into one massive shield is just great.

[AlchemistMayCry]

I hate jumping on the bandwagon, but Lhikan's shield/swords/hoverboard has to be the best. Runner ups would be the Hagah shields.

[Velox]

Probably Kopaka Nuva's. Seems the most effective.

[Magith]

Mine is probably Nuparu Mahri's shield. It's probably the most protective shield, and seems the most solid. Skrall's is cool, too, but it isn't as big and powerful as Nuparu's. Gresh's shield has a huge hole in the middle, and Lhikan's has two, so I can't say they're very protective. As for parts use, I still like Nuparu's. It has just enough connections to be useful, but not so many that the design of the shield suffers, so it has quite a few uses. Lhikan's are too big, and are hard to use properly. Gresh's have a lot of connection points, so they look a bit hollow. Skrall's is almost impossible to use as anything besides a shield or hat, so it's annoying. So, my favorite is Nuparu's shield.

[The Giant Space Butterfly]

Do Bohrok shields count?

If not, definitely the Skrall shield. Buzzsaws rock.

[JIF Natural Creamy]

I'd say Lhikan's or the skrall shield. I also liked Kopaka's original shield.

[~Shockwave~]

why does it matter that greshe's shield is so holy? if you need to block sword attacks, that can make it even easier.

but I love skralls shield.

[Wazdakka]

Toa Lhikan or Toa Hagah Norik. I do like Nuparu Mahri's shield, but it's not in the same class.

[Toa Cehk]

Skrall's one and Nuparu's one IMO.

[27sean]

Kopaka Nuva

[Ballom]

The most shield-like was certainly the Skrall shield, but I like Nuparu Mahri's shield pieces the most for MOCing.

~B~

[LewaLew]

Lhikan and Gresh's shields were rather clunky, and got in the way. I prefer Kopaka Nuva's Ice Shield. Simple and Solid.

[Toa Axis]

The one with the least amount holes in it.

[Dual Matrix]

The Hagah shield they can fire rothuka spinners

[TNT-Vezon with an Olmak]

Ahhh!....ummm...I like Lhikan's because it's two great swords in one, but I like Nuparu's design...ummm.....Nuparu's by 0.0000001 point.

[Ta-metru_defender]

Either Lhikan's or Nuparu Mahri's. Or Kopaka's, for nostalgia's sake.

[Space Marine]

That depends on whether we are talking aesthetics and versatility in the canon, or IRL in MOCing.

I do like the Hagah shields for a more imposing sort of character, while the Kopaka shields look more like bucklers.
Most shields have holes however, and as such they don't appeal to me as much.

[Dwanny]

Pesonally, i like Kopaka Nuva's shield, seconded by that of the skrall. They look the most practical.

[Erebus]

My favorite shield would have to be the Skrall's standard Saw Blade Shield, though I prefer Tuma's green version from the TLR movie.

[Kopekemaster]

I really like Toa Lhikan's shield/lava board.

[Death of the Endless]

In the Bionicle universe, it is not metal but air that is most effective at halting the motion of weapons.  Hence, each shield is designed not to provide protection in itself, but rather to organize the air molecules in the most efficient configuration.  That is why there is such an incredible abundance of holes.

 

...I'm going to have to go with Skrall's.

Edited by Toa Alaka, Dec 15 2012 - 06:28 PM.

[that guy from that show]

I actually really like the snowflake shield used by Matus. Napuru's shield has a nice look to it but the gaps make it rather useless.

[Meta-Mind]

I would say that I like the Hagah shields the most, though they're pretty much tied with Lhikan's shield.  Coming close behind those two are Nuparu's shield and Kopaka Nuva's shield, because they can actually, y'know, protect the user. 

[Shinken Green]

Being the old-school guy that I am, Imma go with Kopaka Nuva's shield. No fancy decorations, no holes, just a big, solid hunk o' plastic/protodermis for protecting yourself. I like that.

[Manterax Prime]

Definitely Nuparu Mahri's sheild, w/ the Hagah shields coming in 2nd.

[The Darkest Hunter]

Toa Lhikan's shield stands most prominently in my memory

The Toa Hagah had very impressive shields too, however.