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Welp. This is gonna be good. The City of the Mask Makers as it is seen in TJTO looks... very, very futuristic. It gives me massive Metru Nui vibes, for sure. Seeing as both appear in the show, it's basically confirmed that we'll be getting Mask Maker Makuta (with a unique build, yay) and the MOUP. (Both of which look awesome.) Even as a fan living in America, I'm very happy to see that Ekimu's Hawk is canon.

I hit TRU today to check the stocks, and they've got tons of Bionicle at my local store. All the summer sets were there, save for Quake Beast. I think Quake Beast being a freebie in their current promotion may have something to do with it, actually.

Well, none of the "discussion" going on right now in Bionicle discussion really fits either, so Stel was created in the 80's though. What if it's the other way around, and the Miru was inspired by Stel's design?

Thank you. See guys, now this is what good evidence looks like. With that being said, there's no need to worry. So, stay positive, and let's take time to enjoy G2 instead of worrying.

Due to its apparent success in Europe, I think that G2 is going to take off its shoes and stay a while. However, in the event of all this doomsday talk coming true, I would love to see Nexo Knights in CCBS. I personally dislike the theme, but a constraction line would bring in some super cool new parts.

WHOA. Umarak looks good in CGI. I really wish that he had all those crystal spikes in set form though. Also, in one shot, Umarak is holding [spoiler ALERT] The visuals give me this dark, spooky vibe that I wasn't getting while I watched the prior episodes, so maybe it's going to actually get serious. The last two episodes fell flat for me because they felt rushed, and the dialogue was cringey. (Seriously, making a series kid-friendly shouldn't mean dumbing down the vocabulary in the dialogue. ) Hopefully, the folks working on the series listened to the fans, so that this half of the season (I refuse to even consider calling it season two) is high-quality and well-written.

Wow. It's perfect. The one thing I'd add would be trans-neon orange bone pieces in the shoulders, to distribute the fiery-ness further. The flames coming out of his armor are freaking awesome.

I always wanted Bohrok when I was a wee lad. Now I have two Nuhvok, Kohrak Va, and Levahk Va.

Nope. It really ought to be a thing, especially considering that we already have a double-socket bone.

I could see it being like the Archives mixed with the Pit. That could be very interesting.

This looks like how Gelu might've looked in a Miramax-style 2009 film. I like the use of System! Gelu is a favorite of mine from when I was a wee lad, and it's cool to see him get a revamp.

This poster is amazing. It makes me want to buy an extra trans-blue MoCr and paint the runes gold. Also, Umarak looks EPIC. Wow. I hope the next two episodes are half as jaw-dropping as this poster.

I think we should stop worrying about G2 until we have official confirmation in regards to its status.

That is amazing. I used to think Hydraxon was just a pit-mutate- actually I didn't know about pit mutagen then. I used to think Hydraxon was just Axonn that was "upgraded" along with the Inika Toa for the aquatic environment. -both are heavily armed and armored titans -both are adorned in silver -both have roundish masks -they basically have the same name, only one has the prefix "hydr-" which means water Actually, I think these similarities are too strong to be coincidences. I bet Hydraxon was originally supposed to be an upgraded Axonn during development. Edit: Oh, and I used to think (back in like, 2001-2002) that Onua was the Toa of stone, Pohatu the Toa of sand, and Lewa the Toa of plant-life. I also used to think the Bohrok came down from the sky like meteors. Much like the Toa. I mean, Brutaka was running around in the Pit too, so it would make a lot of sense. Heck, they probably planned on making Pit Brutaka, too, then they might have decided that bringing out new characters as titans for '07 would be better. Besides, it'd make sense story-wise for Axonn to remain on Voya Nui, so that he could stay and protect the Matoran.

Yes, this is what now appears in its place. Still not on Amazon, but now that it's on the Lego shop I'll just order from them. I think it's a bit hasty to call it a conspiracy, or the end of Bionicle. Could be as simple as a hiccup in the supply chain. That, and Umarak's bound to be quite popular, due to his villain-of-the-year status.

That's pure conjecture. We have no confirmation from an official source in regards to the status of the theme.

More people are ordering online as opposed to going to brick-and-mortar stores, especially older fans such as those who make up the majority of the Bionicle fandom. Ordering off the Internet is simply more convenient for some folks.

Walmart's pretty well-known. I see sets on clearance for dirt-cheap over there. *glances at Pohatu Uniter, which I found for $7* I second that exclusivity could help draw a higher concentration of sales, but it could simultaneously hurt sales because some people might not live near a Toys'R'Us or Smyth's or a LEGO Store.

What? It's out? Oh, cool! ... Had I known, I would have put in an order request at my library so that I can read it. [However, I did request the other G2 books. ] I think we should try to hold a spoiler-free discussion so that people can get the gist of Book 3. (don't worry, people still care about Bionicle)

If anything, a set selling out might actually be GOOD. That means that the line is performing halfway decently if there's solid proof of sales... Right?

I do agree that the story should be easier to access, as the general opinion on the books has been good. We are still getting supplementary stuff, actually; there's a new magazine coming out featuring graphic novel excerpts and mini-builds, which is available in Europe. I think that's proof that LEGO still believes it's worth investing in. We're also getting one more novel, which is good. Unfortunately, I've also heard that Ryder Windham is getting fired, but we had something like that happen before during G1... C.A. Hapka was dropped, only to be replaced by Greg Farshtey. Maybe LEGO is pulling a similar move? As for your argument of poor sales... You imply a possibility of restock, which can't happen unless stocks are low or empty. Yet you say they aren't selling well. First of all, that actually means that they're selling. Maybe not to a high degree, or as well as an 'evergreen' theme like Ninjago, City, or Star Wars... but they're selling, just on a smaller scale. It might be like oil. It's a diminished market, but it's still a thing. Second, supermarkets aren't optimized for selling toys. Sure, they're a little cheaper and way more convenient, but their stock and selection can be unreliable. Toys'R'Us, on the other hand, is. People come there to buy toys; you'll likely have better luck finding sets there, since they have more room to carry everything, whether it's a smaller theme like G2 or a juggernaut like Ninjago. I also agree that G2 hasn't done as much as I would've liked, but hey! I'm still happy, because this comeback was entirely unprecedented. It didn't need to happen, but LEGO went and did it for us anyway. It's an encore of sorts. So, let's just kick back, relax, and enjoy the show while it lasts. EDIT: Oh, we've got a Netflix show. Not the most solid series, but we've gotten to see more of the Toa on screen than the entirety of 2015's animated content. I think that's an indication that the line is chugging along.

Ohohoho, this is awesome. It definitely evokes LoMN Makuta, for sure. (Also, your movie-accurate Krekka is pretty cool too.)

I'm not sure if those eyeholes would even line up with Pohatu's eyes. But I still like it anyway. The prototype Komau is cool; it's symmetrical! The mask in the first photo looks like it could have been a prototype for the Rau to me. The prototype Ruru seems to have more sharply angled eyeholes than the final version. Interesting.