Vspinax Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Today I built a new MOC! It it's Toa Nuparu, just with a lot of new armor and new tools. I builded it around the idea of making a very 'tank' version of Toa Mahri Nuparu and I am pretty happy with the result! http://i.imgur.com/gZyPewx.pngA few more pictures with different poses and from different angles can be found HERE!Please tell me what you think of it, and give me a feedback! - Edit: Image linked; please keep posted images in BBC to around 100 kB!-Wind- Edited October 8, 2014 by -Windrider- 2 Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Wow. Just wow. 1 Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate.397 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Looks way overdone, too many tubes, the Onua claws stick out a lot and the hordika chest armor is too wide to be a lower leg armor piece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 He's certainly an engineer, not a poet! That's a lot of armor, but does he have Onua and Gali claws in his armpits? Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Wow. Just wow.Thx! Looks way overdone, too many tubes, the Onua claws stick out a lot and the hordika chest armor is too wide to be a lower leg armor pieceMost of the tubes are to cover axles, but not all of them so I defenitly see your point. I don't quite see the problem with the claws and the hordika chest armor tough, but thanks for your opinion. He's certainly an engineer, not a poet! That's a lot of armor, but does he have Onua and Gali claws in his armpits?Yes. I don't know why, but I think it looks cool. - Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventurer Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I quite like it! You definitely have the armoured tank look right. A few things that could be improved would maybe be the arm proportions (they look a bit long?), the many blades/long silver pieces aligned with each other make it look a bit busy in the photo (that could just be the photo though) and those two blue connector pieces used on the silver Onua claws on the chest are bugging me. Otherwise a nice version of Nuparu. Quote Credit to Pohuaki for the awesome banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I quite like it! You definitely have the armoured tank look right. A few things that could be improved would maybe be the arm proportions (they look a bit long?), the many blades/long silver pieces aligned with each other make it look a bit busy in the photo (that could just be the photo though) and those two blue connector pieces used on the silver Onua claws on the chest are bugging me. Otherwise a nice version of Nuparu. Thank you!I have never thought about it, but yes, the arms looks a bit our of proportions (even tough they aren't any longer than Mahir Nuparu's arms). I’ll experiment with some other arms, see how that goes. Also I don't quite get it what you mean by him looking busy, but you mentioned it may be the photo, and I kind of have like a 3D model off him in my head... so... and yes, the blue connector pieces is annoying, but I have ordered some gray ones - Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentalones Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 well i love changing existing toa designs like that is the only thing im not terrible at when it comes to building bonkles.i agree that its a bit overdone. i think everything looks great but the sides of his torso do look cluttered.if you took off one or two of the sets of silver weapons under his armpits it would be easier to judge this design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This is awesome. Nuparu would probably love to rebuild himself like that. The Mask of Stealth must be really convenient with that much metal. Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventurer Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I quite like it! You definitely have the armoured tank look right. A few things that could be improved would maybe be the arm proportions (they look a bit long?), the many blades/long silver pieces aligned with each other make it look a bit busy in the photo (that could just be the photo though) and those two blue connector pieces used on the silver Onua claws on the chest are bugging me. Otherwise a nice version of Nuparu. Thank you!I have never thought about it, but yes, the arms looks a bit our of proportions (even tough they aren't any longer than Mahir Nuparu's arms). I’ll experiment with some other arms, see how that goes. Also I don't quite get it what you mean by him looking busy, but you mentioned it may be the photo, and I kind of have like a 3D model off him in my head... so... and yes, the blue connector pieces is annoying, but I have ordered some gray ones - Hard to explain but I guess like when you first look at it, it takes a second to discern things and focus on each part of his structure? It kind of suits the style I guess though and I suspect it may very well be the photo. EDIT: Looking through the full album more carefully, I think it's my eyes getting distracted by the Onua claws on the front but also seeing the silver blades behind those? They both serve a similar purpose but clutter up his armpits a bit - maybe try experimenting with smaller silver armour pieces where the Onua claws are? Like the Nuva shoulder guards or something else (I'm not sure what would fit or look good I'm not super good at this stuff ). Edited October 7, 2014 by Adventurer Quote Credit to Pohuaki for the awesome banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I quite like it! You definitely have the armoured tank look right. A few things that could be improved would maybe be the arm proportions (they look a bit long?), the many blades/long silver pieces aligned with each other make it look a bit busy in the photo (that could just be the photo though) and those two blue connector pieces used on the silver Onua claws on the chest are bugging me. Otherwise a nice version of Nuparu.Thank you!I have never thought about it, but yes, the arms looks a bit our of proportions (even tough they aren't any longer than Mahir Nuparu's arms). I’ll experiment with some other arms, see how that goes. Also I don't quite get it what you mean by him looking busy, but you mentioned it may be the photo, and I kind of have like a 3D model off him in my head... so...and yes, the blue connector pieces is annoying, but I have ordered some gray ones Hard to explain but I guess like when you first look at it, it takes a second to discern things and focus on each part of his structure? It kind of suits the style I guess though and I suspect it may very well be the photo. EDIT: Looking through the full album more carefully, I think it's my eyes getting distracted by the Onua claws on the front but also seeing the silver blades behind those? They both serve a similar purpose but clutter up his armpits a bit - maybe try experimenting with smaller silver armour pieces where the Onua claws are? Like the Nuva shoulder guards or something else (I'm not sure what would fit or look good I'm not super good at this stuff ). I will try to do something about it since many points it out. I'll post a link here to the pictures when that is done. Also, I will experiment with some smaller arms! - Edited October 7, 2014 by TurteX 1 Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomreviewerbros Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wow I think this is pretty good! Definitely looks like a 'tank' version of Nuparu! Quote Go check out our Youtube channel! We review BIONICLE and other LEGO related items! https://www.youtube.com/user/RandomReviewerBros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 "So yeah, I took Nuparu Mahri and turned up the awesomeness dial until it broke off. Whaddya guys think?" I think that it definitely looks like a Toa of Earth who knows how to tinker, and that's Nuparu in a nutshell. For some reason, I just can't get over the amount of silver. It just looks too beautiful. I also like how you used some Nuparu Inika pieces in there. The whole thing is just so well-done. I'm pretty sure Nuparu would have done this in the story, so great job! Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) When responding to a few of theese, something went wrong and I din't have the time to fix it then, so I am replying to all nowwell i love changing existing toa designs like that is the only thing im not terrible at when it comes to building bonkles.i agree that its a bit overdone. i think everything looks great but the sides of his torso do look cluttered.if you took off one or two of the sets of silver weapons under his armpits it would be easier to judge this design Thanks! I didn't quite see the problem with the tools and claws, untill I tried taking them off and it turned out pretty good I think.(link to pictures at the end of this reply) This is awesome. Nuparu would probably love to rebuild himself like that. The Mask of Stealth must be really convenient with that much metal.Thanks! I think Nuparu would like that too, and the mask is probably very handy, yes Wow I think this is pretty good! Definitely looks like a 'tank' version of Nuparu!Thanks! that was my goal "So yeah, I took Nuparu Mahri and turned up the awesomeness dial until it broke off. Whaddya guys think?" I think that it definitely looks like a Toa of Earth who knows how to tinker, and that's Nuparu in a nutshell. For some reason, I just can't get over the amount of silver. It just looks too beautiful. I also like how you used some Nuparu Inika pieces in there. The whole thing is just so well-done. I'm pretty sure Nuparu would have done this in the story, so great job!Thank you very much! When building it I built a basic black figure based on the Nuparu sets, and then I took all the silver pieces I could find and tried my best to mash all of them on him And at last for everybody who 'complains' about the Onua claws and the other silver pieces. I took them off and I have to admit that he probably does look a lot bether without them, so thanks for that particular feedback! pictures can be found HERE - Edited October 7, 2014 by TurteX Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 "So yeah, I took Nuparu Mahri and turned up the awesomeness dial until it broke off. Whaddya guys think?" I think that it definitely looks like a Toa of Earth who knows how to tinker, and that's Nuparu in a nutshell. For some reason, I just can't get over the amount of silver. It just looks too beautiful. I also like how you used some Nuparu Inika pieces in there. The whole thing is just so well-done. I'm pretty sure Nuparu would have done this in the story, so great job!Thank you very much! When building it I built a basic black figure based on the Nuparu sets, and then I took all the silver pieces I could find and tried my best to mash all of them on him And at last for everybody who 'complains' about the Onua claws and the other silver pieces. I took them off and I have to admit that he probably does look a lot bether without them, so thanks for that particular feedback! pictures can be found HERE - You're welcome! And that's a pretty good method! You know, I kinda agree with you on that part. He looks a lot more functional now. Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 "So yeah, I took Nuparu Mahri and turned up the awesomeness dial until it broke off. Whaddya guys think?" I think that it definitely looks like a Toa of Earth who knows how to tinker, and that's Nuparu in a nutshell. For some reason, I just can't get over the amount of silver. It just looks too beautiful. I also like how you used some Nuparu Inika pieces in there. The whole thing is just so well-done. I'm pretty sure Nuparu would have done this in the story, so great job!Thank you very much! When building it I built a basic black figure based on the Nuparu sets, and then I took all the silver pieces I could find and tried my best to mash all of them on him And at last for everybody who 'complains' about the Onua claws and the other silver pieces. I took them off and I have to admit that he probably does look a lot bether without them, so thanks for that particular feedback! pictures can be found HERE - You're welcome! And that's a pretty good method! You know, I kinda agree with you on that part. He looks a lot more functional now. I defenitly did work, so I'l keep that in mind for whatever I might build next and thanks, I'l probably keep him that way. Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 "So yeah, I took Nuparu Mahri and turned up the awesomeness dial until it broke off. Whaddya guys think?" I think that it definitely looks like a Toa of Earth who knows how to tinker, and that's Nuparu in a nutshell. For some reason, I just can't get over the amount of silver. It just looks too beautiful. I also like how you used some Nuparu Inika pieces in there. The whole thing is just so well-done. I'm pretty sure Nuparu would have done this in the story, so great job!Thank you very much! When building it I built a basic black figure based on the Nuparu sets, and then I took all the silver pieces I could find and tried my best to mash all of them on him And at last for everybody who 'complains' about the Onua claws and the other silver pieces. I took them off and I have to admit that he probably does look a lot bether without them, so thanks for that particular feedback! pictures can be found HERE - You're welcome! And that's a pretty good method! You know, I kinda agree with you on that part. He looks a lot more functional now. I defenitly did work, so I'l keep that in mind for whatever I might build next and thanks, I'l probably keep him that way. It's just a really good idea, so you really should keep it in mind. And you're welcome! I'd keep him that way too. 1 Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentalones Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 omg the de-cluttered armpits make it look a whole lot better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 It's just a really good idea, so you really should keep it in mind. And you're welcome! I'd keep him that way too. omg the de-cluttered armpits make it look a whole lot better! Thank you. I wouldn't have discovered that without the feedback I got so I'm really thankfull for that Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuurai Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Nuparu be like: Edited October 16, 2014 by Kuurai 1 Quote "It's all a trick, you see. They want me to pretend to betray them. They want you to concentrate your forces here against an attack that won't come. But I decided: Why pretend to betray them when actually doing it would be so much more fun?"— Vezon to Tridax, Destiny War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Nuparu be like:Haha! Maybe x) Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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