Indigogeek Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Damaracx 7.0 recentlly posted a topic asking about overused pieces. What do you guys think are some pieces that should have been used more in bionicles run? This is different than your favorite kanohi for example, where it's hard to incorporate. What are some pieces that you think could have been used more in sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus Toa of Darkness Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Different color Metru Eyes. We had more then green and orange! Then they took it away :'(Lhikan's swords, rhotuka shields, vahki blades, Antroz's wings (preferably in different colors for rahi mocs) hordika weapons, more stuff in pearl gold (it was such an underused color) there were some others that ill post later. Quote "There was no way that was an ordinary Toa, no Toa killed like this. No Toa fought so mercilessly. This hooded thing had single handedly killed hundreds of his Rahkshi children with twin gleaming swords. No that was no Toa.... that thing was Death himself.... Last thoughts of an unknown Makuta on Toa Erebus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBBalta Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) (rambling warning)Those armor things in the Stars sets are cool-looking and really useful for MOCing, but they only come in four colors and haven't appeared in any waves before or since. Other than that, uh... hockey skates are cool too, but they're only in three colors in ten sets total (three of them Bionicle)... Silver rahkshi heads are really useful as well, but they're only in one set; same thing with pearl gold Nuva shoulder armor... Oh, and also three-axle hubs. You can never have too many three-axle hubs. (You can never have too many open ball joints, either, but those are fairly common...) And Turahk staff ends were by far the coolest rahkshi staff ends, but aside from Turahk and Norik they were only in the rarest parts tub and some promotional thing.There's certainly more I'm not thinking of. Suffice to say there's a lot of parts they could've done more with.Edit:Different color Metru Eyes.YES. Edited June 30, 2013 by Baltarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pyro (From TF2) Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Different color Metru Eyes. We had more then green and orange! Then they took it away :'(Man I don't have any Toa Metru, so all I have is green and orange. I really desperately wish I had blue; it would lighten up the color scheme of my mocs so much. Quote Herro there, person.How are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigogeek Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Come to think of it, if they were to continue what they did in 01 and 02 with masks, that each mold had 6 colors mocing could have a lot more charcter. I wouldnt be "hey look a toa of the green moc with mataus head!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Gali Mistika's shoulder armor was raaaaaaad. And yet it only showed up in like two other sets. What a waste. Also most Glatorian weapons were only used the one time. Ackar's fire piece was awesome, and it would have been glorious in blue. not that Tahu's marbled one wasn't cool, but we needed more. Also all the helmets/masks from 2004 onwards needed more recolors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObfuscatedCubeEntity Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Gears. The functions from the earlier sets were one of my favourite things about set construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neelh Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 The gears with the rounder ends. Those were my favourite pieces in gearworks because wow. Also, Kopaka's sword. Quote i wanna be the very best like no one ever was to catch them is my real test to train them is my cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I always felt that more use could have been gotten out of the Visorak "undercarriage" piece. But having tried to use it in MOCs, I can understand how limiting it could be compared to a custom-built solution. Other than that... I can't think of anything. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 The Hordika torsos. I'm not the kind of person who buys multiples of each set, so I don't have those parts in matching colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinclair Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Enough said. Quote hopelessly drifting, bathing in beautiful agony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexann Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Different color Metru Eyes. We had more then green and orange! Then they took it away :'(Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unauthorized Autobiography Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Different color Metru Eyes. Definetly. And maybe a brain pack too. Quote -G u u R a h K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Different color Metru Eyes. It was a big mistake to stick with only green and the occasional orange eyes. TBH, I think it was a mistake to use the Metru head pieces past 2005. The should have changed it up at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexann Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Rahkshi feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Gears. The functions from the earlier sets were one of my favourite things about set construction.This. I also would've liked to have seen more of Lhikan's swords, Kopaka's sword, and and Krika's front legs. They were all really cool pieces. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorQuaoar Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Nokama's Hydro Blades. I always loved the way they looked like stingrays.Transparent Kanohi, different eye colors, gear functions, teal, purple and medium green colors. I loved that they brought back bright red and blue and tan for Bara Magna, but some bright green would have been nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-N Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 More purple in general would have been great. Quote "What we see depends mainly on what we look for" -John Lubbock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) My have to be mostly of the Kanohi mask but recolor (like the Great Huna) and Inika shoulder armor (Mostly In Dark Green) And the biggies thing of all is the pic below this text (breaking the 4th wall is fun) Enough said.Yes, i 101% agree with you, that piece help me a lot in MOC, mostly with my selfMOC Riaso. It be awesome to see them in purple and red.More purple in general would have been great.I agree with you, because everyone (mostly me) Love Purple plus it be awesome to see other Kanohi Mask in purple Edited August 22, 2013 by ShadowWolfHount Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archivist_66 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 More Kanohi masks. Quote "You are a Toa -- prove yourself worthy of the name!" Onua, "Into the Nest" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 More Kanohi masks.You mean from a collectible standpoint, like mask packs? Because I can't see how there was any shortage of Kanohi in Bionicle (a new canister-sized hero without a brand new kanohi was the exception, not the rule). Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Pretty much recolor everything in purple, yellow and gold and I would be happy. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuRon the champion Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 2 & 1/2 length axle pieces. Heck, for that point, axle pieces that were over one length with a half-length to them. So many times have I wished for a half-length instead of a full length... Quote BZPRPG Characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observedhalo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I think it's the short metru eyes. I would have loved to get it in more colors, and it's better for use with older mask. I would have liked the metru mask in other colors along with other more recent mask. Quote "Poor Cyclonus - Sworn To Reject A World That Hates and Fears Him. He And I Are Very Similar, Really: Two Reformed Characters Struggling To Make Our Way In Life. He Just Has Less Violent Coping Strategies." Whirl My BZPRPG Characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 the kanohi. there's so much potential: just look at the rahi from '01. i was always sad that they never reused masks, especially the ones from '01. -jb Quote BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Enough said.I agree, this should have been released in more colours, especially some more useful ones. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobLazer Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I hated how they reused the Toa Metru masks for the Voya Nui Matoran, even if they were in slightly lighter colors. they should have at least mixed them up a bit, like giving Dalu a Mahiki or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I hated how they reused the Toa Metru masks for the Voya Nui Matoran, even if they were in slightly lighter colors. they should have at least mixed them up a bit, like giving Dalu a Mahiki or something like that.all the Voya Nui Matorans but Dalu have the same color mask as the Toa Metru (Dalu mask was a lot lighter then Nokama.Of what i think Dalu keep the Rau in the color they she have it in, Piruk with the Huna, Velika with the Ruru, Balta with the Matatu, Kazi with the Komau, and Garan with the Mahiki. Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Anarchy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I agree with just about everyone's list, but I'd also like to add GEARS! GEARS GEARS GEARS! Those things were so much fun! Even if you didn't use them in a MOC to make it look awesome, you'd have yourself a some more Bionicle currency! Quote BZPRPG CharactersWant to play all the Lego games? Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I agree with just about everyone's list, but I'd also like to add GEARS! GEARS GEARS GEARS! Those things were so much fun! Even if you didn't use them in a MOC to make it look awesome, you'd have yourself a some more Bionicle currency! What about Steampunks for the gears Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Anarchy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I agree with just about everyone's list, but I'd also like to add GEARS! GEARS GEARS GEARS! Those things were so much fun! Even if you didn't use them in a MOC to make it look awesome, you'd have yourself a some more Bionicle currency! What about Steampunks for the gears That too. Quote BZPRPG CharactersWant to play all the Lego games? Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobLazer Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Lesovikk/Pridak's sword piece should definitely have been used more. That was an awesome peice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Another thing i like to see more is Strakk Shoulder Armor, Naparu Thigh and Shoulder Armor (both left and right) and the Inika Light-up Weapons(like Hewkii Laser Axe) Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary TNT Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I feel like they could have used the Bohrok face plates more. So much potential. Also, Kratta. They could have totally brought Kratta back as a collectible back in 2008 with all these Makuta flying around. I dunno, that was something I feel like the Makuta were lacking for them to feel like they were the same species as Teridax. Oh yeah, and I agree with everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Kanohi. 'Nuff said. Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobLazer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I feel like they could have used the Bohrok face plates more. So much potential. Also, Kratta. They could have totally brought Kratta back as a collectible back in 2008 with all these Makuta flying around. I dunno, that was something I feel like the Makuta were lacking for them to feel like they were the same species as Teridax. Oh yeah, and I agree with everyone else.hate to be nitpicky, but it's "kraata." but yeah, I would have liked it if they had brought them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narfoxousman Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Okay, I have to say the Hordika chest plate. IT HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Kanohi. 'Nuff said.Are you talking about more different Kanohi or Kanohi in different colors. Because i don't think there should be new Kanohi mask but i do like to see Kanohi mask in different color (like Great Huna and Ruru in Dark Purple). But i do like to see different Glatorian Helmets. Okay, I have to say the Hordika chest plate. IT HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!I do like to see that as well but in different colors then just silver. Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 It's hard to say which parts I'd have liked to see more. Most of the parts that were incredibly useful were pretty widely-used. Ummm... I really liked Carapar's leg armor (even more than Kalmah's, which I felt had a super-specialized texture). Like Kalmah and Takadox's leg armor, it had lots of connection points, meaning it could be used on either the front or the side of a leg beam, not to mention on other parts of a build like the torso or as the seat cushion of a vehicle. Sadly, no other BIONICLE set used it in any color other than the original (and difficult to use) blend of Flame Yellowish Orange and Transparent Brown. Thankfully, Power Miners provided that piece in Bright Blue, a much more versatile color. It would have been nice to have Rahkshi feet in more normal colors rather than the metallic variants the Rahkshi used. They make really poor feet for most models, but as torso armor they can be quite stylish. The only non-metallic colors they came in were Dark Stone Grey, Earth Blue, and Earth Green. Though I suppose that's better than nothing. Toa Metru Matau's Aero Slicers were an incredibly nice-looking weapon piece, and back in the day I really wanted them to appear in more sets. I can see why they weren't, though. The hilt guards that wrapped around the underside of the hand made them much more difficult to use effectively than other similar-sized blades like the classic Air Katanas. I know a lot of people have been asking about Toa Metru eyestalks in different colors. Personally, I disliked many of the eye colors used for the Toa Metru because they weren't fluorescent like most of the Toa Mata eye colors. Thus, they didn't look very exciting or glowy at all except when backlit. However, I WOULD have loved for that piece to appear in Transparent Fluorescent Blue, the same eye color as Toa Mata Kopaka and any blue-eyed Agori and Glatorian. Better yet, I'd have loved if this piece came in the full trifecta of post-2003 fluorescent colors. (Tr. Fluore. Green, Tr. Fluore. Reddish-Orange, and Tr. Fluore. Blue). With that said, I loved how the 2006 and 2008 sets used just two eye colors as color-coding to identify "good" and "evil" characters. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobLazer Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I know a lot of people have been asking about Toa Metru eyestalks in different colors. Personally, I disliked many of the eye colors used for the Toa Metru because they weren't fluorescent like most of the Toa Mata eye colors. Thus, they didn't look very exciting or glowy at all except when backlit. However, I WOULD have loved for that piece to appear in Transparent Fluorescent Blue, the same eye color as Toa Mata Kopaka and any blue-eyed Agori and Glatorian. Better yet, I'd have loved if this piece came in the full trifecta of post-2003 fluorescent colors. (Tr. Fluore. Green, Tr. Fluore. Reddish-Orange, and Tr. Fluore. Blue). With that said, I loved how the 2006 and 2008 sets used just two eye colors as color-coding to identify "good" and "evil" characters.so true. it would have been nice if they did that with the Toa Nuva Phantoka/Mistika sets, instead of changing the colors of the Toa's eyes (I'll never understand why they did that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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