Hapori Tohu Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 LEGO has just released some really cool prototype pictures and concept art for the Mask of Creation on their Facebook page and on Google+. Not only does it have a ton of potential for speculation about the story (what could those backgrounds mean? Who is wearing the mask?) but they also give us a glimpse at the new head piece BIONICLE sets will most likely get next year. Check it out! View the full article 8 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvirick Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Oh man! HAHA! That's so flipping cool! I LOVE how some of the concepts present the mask as this gigantic monster head! It's so beautiful I wanna put it in my avatar! I have no idea what the backgrounds could mean. Absolutely no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) The snake on the prototype image pictured is very interesting to me. That and some of the other shapes and motifs used make it look almost as if they where initially channeling something Mesoamerican (maybe?), which doesn't seem to be reflected in the final design. What is for sure is that this mask seems to have been designed as something fit for a King- all the designs are very crown-like. Interesting. Edited September 26, 2014 by Vorahk1Panrahk2 Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 The snake on the prototype image pictured is very interesting to me. That and some of the other shapes and motifs used make it look almost as if they where initially channeling something Meso-American (maybe?), which doesn't seem to be reflected in the final design. What is for sure is that this mask seems to have been designed as something fit for a King- all the designs are very crown-like. Interesting. I think there's something kind of Meso-American in the final design; something about the angles and stuff comes together and just gives me this vibe, you know? Definitely the biggest vibe I'm getting from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkledlion X Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I would say Egyptian, rather than Meso-American. Though the "runes" on the final version do look like a simplified version of Mayan script. Quote [bloog] [brickshelf] [This used to be my library but the link is broken] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 idk, at least as far as masks and headdresses, when I think egyptian, I think swooshy curves like pharaoh's death masks, not the mostly hard angles of the final MoC. Now, the snake on the forehead was definitely more egyptian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 These remind me of the concept art of the Chozo from the Metroid Prime games. Which makes them even cooler IMO. Its also really cool to see the Mask of Creation in another form. I do wonder who is wearing it though? 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...
Ektris Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Some of those earlier concept sketches are absolutely ridiculous. Just way too large and busy to my liking. My favorite's actually this one. I would have really liked to see that as a mask. ~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hmmmm, i think i see an eye/brain element sticking out the back of that head. just a guess though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Gunz Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 These look real sweet! I'm happy about the design we got. It looks the best out of all of them in my opinion. These also get me wondering if there will be a particular wearer for this mask in the new story. Maybe Artakha? I feel like these are just "models" to show the mask as it would look on a figure and aren't really going to be particularly canon, but there's no way of being sure. Until now the Mask of Creation has only been depicted by itself giving the impression that it's just a loose mask and doesn't have any real wearer. Quote tumblr: it's a lovely place to be if you've gone madflickr: mah yummy gross pics mmmPew Pew Pew Pew Pew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuta-Nui Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It's clear they wanted to make this mask as epic-feeling as possible. Some of those designs might not quite be pulled off in reality - a little too big and chunky, but still neat looking. There's such a thing as extravagance in design. The one they've settled on is good, I think. Something tells me it's not just Artakha we're seeing here, if at all. Perhaps there is another new character that wears this mask after him? Quote Part One of the Chrysalis SagaBy Takuta-Nui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Green Ninja Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Concept art is what I least expected for today. But, it's probably the best to reveal! Looks very beautiful... Quote "We didn't lose the battle. Today, we just lost the fight." -Lloyd GarmadonAvid collector of LEGO for many, many years. Feel free to private message me, or email me at greenninjaatcp@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to help. A ninja never quits!Visit the Mixels Wiki! http://www.mixels.wikia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It's clear they wanted to make this mask as epic-feeling as possible. Some of those designs might not quite be pulled off in reality - a little too big and chunky, but still neat looking. There's such a thing as extravagance in design. The one they've settled on is good, I think. Something tells me it's not just Artakha we're seeing here, if at all. Perhaps there is another new character that wears this mask after him?I personally just see it as "generic body to show what mask looks like when worn." ~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hmmmm, i think i see an eye/brain element sticking out the back of that head. just a guess though.I think I see that too. I really hope so, because the solid heads never really looked right. More like their entire face glows rather than just eyes. Metru heads always felt the most like a Toa head to me. Well, I'm a bit disappointed that we didn't get any new story info, but these designs look really cool. It all feels reminiscent of the '08 Battle for Power concepts, and I really like all the art. It's cool to see what could have been and possibly some concepts for Artahka. Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 My favorite's actually this one. I would have really liked to see that as a mask. I get mad Halo / Forerunner vibes from that one. I really want it. 1 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 My favorite's actually this one. I would have really liked to see that as a mask. I get mad Halo / Forerunner vibes from that one. I really want it. Haha same here. That's exactly why I like it so much, actually. ~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 In some of the pictures with the being wearing the mask, it says "mask maker". Maybe it is Artahka, who is now the creator of the great masks, or a being who is entirely different. Another theory I have is if a being is living inside of the mask, much like how the Ignika had a consciousness in the story... Quote http://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/O8CcqC5.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I have a good (well, better) feeling about future Bionicle material now. Really digging the general theme of the concepts. Quote It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Lothbrok Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 My favorite's actually this one. I would have really liked to see that as a mask. I get mad Halo / Forerunner vibes from that one. I really want it. I was thinking the exact same thing! Anyway, this concept art is very interesting and it's nice to see LEGO interacting with the fans through Facebook and the rest of the media. The art should definitely keep me ticking over until the NYCC. Quote Twitter: @enkindle_this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodleloot Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I love all the designs, really makes me have a good feeling about Bionicle 2015. While some of the earlier concepts were interesting and looked quite amazing, I'm very happy with the final design. But seeing something like this in set form would be pretty epic. Quote Hail Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meta Knight Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Epic. That's all I can say for the moment being. Quote Stay vigilant, my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkledlion X Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Anybody else notice that the mask designs are labeled as "LEGO Technic?" 1 Quote [bloog] [brickshelf] [This used to be my library but the link is broken] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) So, after looking at these I have a few ideas on who is the "Mask Maker." The obvious choice would be Artahka, but the robes are throwing me a Great Being vibe, though I don't think those are known to where masks. But they invented the things, so they might have found a way to wear them. Then again, 2015 could be a reboot and the "Mask Maker" could be a whole new concept and character. I also just got a new desktop background using one of these, it looks really cool. Edited September 26, 2014 by J46 Nui Quote PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvirick Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Now referring to the mask head itself, it looks like they're making like like a hand socket rather it being a Metru head ball joint. I don't know whether that's a good or bad idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Really beautiful artwork. This was a pleasant surprise from LEGO. I love the style of the earlier prototypes, but the final version is my favorite. I find the LEGO Technic label really interesting... and unexpected. I'm not sure if it really means anything at this point, but I think it might be indication of a more technic basis to the assumed CCBS builds of the 2015 sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordofBionicles Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It better be Artakha, if not at least an interesting character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 The first couple remind me of Scarox and Rocka's lion head. Most of the rest look pretty cool, and I look forward to seeing what the new piece will look like, because it looks different from any current one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Lucas Valor, is that you? It's nice to see concept art like this. But all things considered I'm pretty happy with the one they settled on. 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Artakha_ Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Really beautiful artwork. This was a pleasant surprise from LEGO. I love the style of the earlier prototypes, but the final version is my favorite. I find the LEGO Technic label really interesting... and unexpected. I'm not sure if it really means anything at this point, but I think it might be indication of a more technic basis to the assumed CCBS builds of the 2015 sets.I personally hope that the technic label indicates gear functions could be in some of the sets Quote Check out my Lego Ideas Project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Now referring to the mask head itself, it looks like they're making like like a hand socket rather it being a Metru head ball joint. I don't know whether that's a good or bad idea...Considering that that's how all heads have been since 2009, and thus that's what the torso pieces in use today are meant to accommodate, I'd say it's a good idea. Anyway, these concepts are pretty awesome! Certainly wasn't expecting this for the reveal today, but it's great. I love seeing the process for interesting designs and just Lego stuff in general. So much work goes into just this thing. It's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahu Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Re: the "Technic" label - When Bionicle first came out, it had the Technic logo on all the boxes and canisters and stuff for at least the first year, maybe two. I guess it's never really stopped being a Technic spinoff...technically. (Pun not intended, I swear.) Man, I love looking at concept art. Besides just being flat-out gorgeous, it gives you such a feel for the vibes the creative team has wanted to convey at different times, and the 2001/Mata Nui vibes are only getting stronger (to me, at least) with the more Lego shows of Bionicle 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 In some of the pictures with the being wearing the mask, it says "mask maker". Maybe it is Artahka, who is now the creator of the great masks, or a being who is entirely different. Another theory I have is if a being is living inside of the mask, much like how the Ignika had a consciousness in the story... Actually, it says "Mask Macker". Clearly, they are just all over these masks in a romantical type way. This also confirms the old face connection, because he just cannot keep his lips off these masks.* *this is completely non-serious do not even think of treating this like actual speculation 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'm glad to see some ancient and mystical settings in the backgrounds, some people were fearful of the revived Bionicle being somewhat basic when it came to the new setting and style. I'm really liking where Bionicle is going and I'm excited for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayru Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Maybe it's just me, but the second concept art (the one in the thumbnail image) reminds me of this guy [from Banjo Tooie - in a Mayan world, no less, whaddya know]: At any rate, I'm glad it ended up looking the way it did. Edited September 26, 2014 by Kayru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underscore Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Anybody else notice that the mask designs are labeled as "LEGO Technic?"Yup Perhaps this means that the final products might have special functions? Like the first 5 years of Bionicle? *crosses fingers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyori Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Wow, this is a very pleasant surprise behind-the-scenes reveal! Funny thing is, my original headcanon for the MoC when it was first described was an exact cross between the first concept art and the final design. Yeah, my favorites would definitely be the two I just mentioned for the above reason. I especially love how the first concept art looks like something out of a fantasy MMO and it would have been cool if it had ended up being the final product. Of course, I'm pretty sure it'd be impossible to shrink that down to a walnut-sized piece of plastic without massive quality loss, so I think the final design is the perfect shoice. I would love it if the new sets have moving gear parts like the early years. It's one of the things I miss the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 In some of the pictures with the being wearing the mask, it says "mask maker". Maybe it is Artahka, who is now the creator of the great masks, or a being who is entirely different.I just assumed "Mask Macker" to refer to the artist or the software and the different designs they were rendering out, not an actual character. Now that you mention it, Artakha is a possibility, yeah. I loooove concept art and stuff like this, so I'm very happy with the reveal Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zidonaro Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) "LEGO technic" ? I hope this means functions and gears. Also, I think there's a Glatorian head behind the mask. If it's not, then it's extremely similar. Edited September 26, 2014 by HoloTheWise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 All it really means is that LEGO still considers constraction a subset of Technic. Which makes sense, because it still uses Technic connections all over the place, though not as many as before. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seltz Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I really wish they chose this one, because of the obvious Aztec/Bauhaus/art deco styling. But the crown one is ok too. Quote CIS SCUM BOYS (MUSIC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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