Hapori Tohu Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 The latest LEGO Club Magazine is making its way to American inboxes and inside you will find a good portion of BIONICLE content. The magazine itself contains an interview with Senior Design Manager Cerim Manovi that you can read online (pages 10-11) and some cool concept art. That's not all, though, as the magazine also contains a small booklet dedicated entirely to BIONICLE! We already reported on a mysterious mask shown on the back yesterday but now scans of the entire booklet have appeared. There is even a mention of the Mask of Time! Check it out and keep your eye on your mailbox! View the full article 1 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I don't know what to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I really like the info on the Toa and regions of Okoto. The concept art is probably my favorite part of the article though. I'm just amazed at how good it looks. 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...
Kome the Artist Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) I would very much like to know what the bottom three pictures on the left side depicts. Why is there an ordinary Kakama, and what's with the Hau, and what the feck is the last one? It looks like it should maybe be Ekimo but that does not look like the mask of creation. Am I missing something obvious, or am I just stupid? Edited December 28, 2014 by Kome the Artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Just concept art, I reckon. 1 Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonel Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 It may just be me, but the bottom half of the weird last mask sort of looks like the Vahi when you stare at it a while. Quote To all BIONICLE fanfiction writers - send me your work, I'd genuinely love to read it - especially canon compliant pieces. I'm always looking for more such material to read and to circulate with my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 A really cool mini-pamphlet for Bionicle with lots of great art! Awesome CG renders, concept art and model photos. Loved reading more information, and the confirmation of the Mask of Time is exciting to say the least. Interesting to read about the Golden Masks as well. Cool teaser on the back for Summer 2015 (already? )! Don't know how I feel about Pohatu's description though... The interview was quite nice. Those concept Kopaka masks are fantastic. -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Looks like it's time to sign up for the Lego Magazine again. Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 That was interesting. Definitely seems to be bringing back some of the old feel. I remember poring over stuff like this until I knew almost everything about Bionicle. And they do keep to the Bionicle tradition of not revealing too much at once, which is frustrating sometimes but did indeed add to the feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re:Twilite Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Glad to see that the Mask of Time is confirmed 1 Quote It's all because the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hordaki Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Did Lego use prototype models for the Protector page? The colors are all wrong on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kek Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Still nothing new on LoSS. I'm just itching to get even a speck of character development on the guy. Quote Signature Guidelines: Image size may not exceed 250x100 combined or 468x60 combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I really like the concept art and the cool shots of Pohatu, Kopaka and the Protector of Jungle. It is also interesting to find that the Mask of Time is mentioned in this magazine, and whether it is the other half of the old one or a completely new that will be introduced, it makes me happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Did Lego use prototype models for the Protector page? The colors are all wrong on them.I don't think so, but some colors (especially translucent ones) are slightly off in the CGI LEGO uses for the magazine sometimes. It's not the first time characters looked strange there. Edited December 29, 2014 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I just received my magazine today! Fantastic issue. I loved the interview with BIONICLE design manager Cerim Manovi and the BIONICLE magazine that came packaged with this issue. Incidentally, it's hard to tell from the photos and scans that have been posted online, but the Mask of Creation on the front cover and the mystery mask on the back cover are glossier than the rest of the cover, which is a very neat effect. The concept art in both magazines provides a fascinating glimpse at the development process for the BIONICLE reboot, and there are some wonderful new story details like how the villagers have used their masks to shape the island over the years or how the Protectors used the Mask of Time to summon the Toa. The BIONICLE 2015 spread that forms the magazine's centerfold is a little bit underwhelming. Like some similar spreads we've gotten in the regular LEGO Club Magazine, the rendering quality is a little bit lackluster, which is most apparent with blended or transparent parts. And the poses for some of the Toa feel a little bit awkward. Still, the overall quality of the magazine is great, and the pages for the Toa and Protectors have new character renders with much better poses. 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatSpirit Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Does anyone notice the similarities between the new mystery mask and the skull spider masks? The same forehead ridges, the weird bit under the eyes, and the weird nose? It most definitely has skull influences at the least. Quote In the time before time, the Great Spirit descended from the heavens, carrying with him the ones called the Matoran, to this island paradise. We were separate and without purpose, so the great spirit blessed us with the Three Virtues: Unity, Duty and Destiny. We embraced these gifts and in gratitude named our home Mata Nui, after the great spirit himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaller 101 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Mask of time to summon Toa - continuation? the Toa were summoned from Bara Magna (or another point/place in the Bionicle storyline) to Okoto and something went wrong which is why there memories/personalities are different. unlikely I reckon, but worth thinking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) I like the information and concept art being shown in the magazine. Although there aren't anything new to me much, but okay. The Mask of Ultimate Power is new and looks cool. Plus, it's interesting to hear about the Mask of Time being used to summon the Toa. Edited January 6, 2015 by Lenny7092 1 Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I just received my magazine today! Fantastic issue. I loved the interview with BIONICLE design manager Cerim Manovi and the BIONICLE magazine that came packaged with this issue. Incidentally, it's hard to tell from the photos and scans that have been posted online, but the Mask of Creation on the front cover and the mystery mask on the back cover are glossier than the rest of the cover, which is a very neat effect. The concept art in both magazines provides a fascinating glimpse at the development process for the BIONICLE reboot, and there are some wonderful new story details like how the villagers have used their masks to shape the island over the years or how the Protectors used the Mask of Time to summon the Toa. The BIONICLE 2015 spread that forms the magazine's centerfold is a little bit underwhelming. Like some similar spreads we've gotten in the regular LEGO Club Magazine, the rendering quality is a little bit lackluster, which is most apparent with blended or transparent parts. And the poses for some of the Toa feel a little bit awkward. Still, the overall quality of the magazine is great, and the pages for the Toa and Protectors have new character renders with much better poses.Man I wish I was still subscribed to the LEGO Mag. Maybe I'll pick this magazine up later... not really a comic but definitely assumes that position in my eyes. xD -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xabla Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I would very much like to know what the bottom three pictures on the left side depicts. Why is there an ordinary Kakama, and what's with the Hau, and what the feck is the last one? It looks like it should maybe be Ekimo but that does not look like the mask of creation. Am I missing something obvious, or am I just stupid?I think that MoC Mask is the Golden Mask of the Skull Spiders. And as for the old masks, I don't know why they would put concept art in a magazine that all kids will see. They won't know what it is, unless there older like us. Or maybe Gen 2 DOES have ties to Gen 1. O_O And with the Mask of Time? I don't know.. Edited January 14, 2015 by moamahrimatoro 1 Quote cringe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I think that MoC Mask is the Golden Mask of the Skull Spiders. And as for the old masks, I don't know why they would put concept art in a magazine that all kids will see. They won't know what it is, unless there older like us. Or maybe Gen 2 DOES have ties to Gen 1. O_O And with the Mask of Time? I don't know..Those three images are all concept art (presumably Ekimu and the new versions of Tahu and Pohatu). We actually already saw the Tahu mask concept in the NYCC presentation. Edited January 14, 2015 by Aanchir 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The prototype Mask of Creation kind of looks like the Avohkii. -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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