Hapori Tohu Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Last night the fourth Bionicle episode was released over on LEGO's website. The Protectors Fight Back highlights the Protector of Fire and Tahu attempting to retrieve the gold Mask of Fire. Apparently the protectors are no slackers when it comes to fighting skull spiders - do their gatling launchers ever run out of ammo? I look forward to seeing more of these! View the full article 3 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 So, Chuck Norris Protector and Super Saiyan Tahu? I love this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Don't you just hate cliffhangers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Don't you just hate cliffhangers.Enh, this one ain't so bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 LOL So that's why there was Vahi in Tahu's character animation. Re-use of scenes. 2 Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN.01354 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I love that animation! But it's a shame that right now, we got basically no where in the story (though we did learn that Tahu is afraid, and not ready to be a leader). Hopefully, the next episode shows POF getting attacked by a Skull Spider, and Tahu using the Golden Mask to save him. Quote FOLLOW ME ON FLICKR! I HAVE LEGO STAR WARS AND BIONICLE!!! FOLLOW ME. IT IS THE ONLY WAY! https://www.flickr.com/photos/126163229@N02/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Knight Krazy Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm loving these animations so far! It's really nice to have the story told coherently in an accessible format. (Compare to, say, 2005, where the story was told via exclusive comics, novels, and a direct-to-DVD movie, and... none of them really fit together) My only gripe so far is the narrator - he needs to stick to narration. His voice acting skills are cringeworthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN.01354 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 ^I think he does a good job for Tahu, though. And Pohatu. Everyone else sounds terrible. Quote FOLLOW ME ON FLICKR! I HAVE LEGO STAR WARS AND BIONICLE!!! FOLLOW ME. IT IS THE ONLY WAY! https://www.flickr.com/photos/126163229@N02/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This was a good episode, although based on the title I was really hoping to see more of the other Protectors, and not just more of Tahu and the Protector of Fire. The little clips at the beginning showed us even less about them than the montage from the previous episode. Also, I'm a little bit disappointed that the Toa actually getting their golden masks is altered/abbreviated compared to the character videos, since it cuts out some great moments like Onua's hopscotch across the floating crystals or Tahu's lava-surfing skull spider smackdown. I was actually kind of hoping that the Toa would not reach their golden masks until the next episode. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munty Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Meh, nice to see another instalment but for me it just feels like thy're dragging it out because they don't have enough content to last up to the summer wave... Also why did the protectors need the Toa again? The PoF must have easily taken out 100 ss single handedly in this vid and they weren't even able to make any ground on his position. Of course he's in trouble now the ammo is gone but that was a seriously OP protector. Quote Check out my Bionicle store on Bricklink here!> > > Bionic Bricks < < < Let me know if you can help me find these last few collectibles!Also looking for WILD KRAATA and a VMKK Yo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta-metru_defender Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Really digging these animations. Really not digging this narrator. 6 Quote Hand-drawn, bespoke avatar by none other than Mushy the Mushroom. a body adrift in water, salt, and sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...The Chosen One... Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I don't like it at all, as all previous episodes. Tahu doesn't look like a real leader, he looks like someone, who don't understand where is he and what he need to do. Also this annoying minigun shot sound, it remember me blasters from Star Wars. I don't think, that such details suit Bionicle atmosphere (even for 2015 year). Skull spiders movement look terrible, something like FPS 5. :/I hope in future we will see something different from this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I loved this episode! I found the "they traveled for weeks" part kinda funny, seeing as we've waited for weeks for this episode. 1 Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I don't like it at all, as all previous episodes. Tahu doesn't look like a real leader, he looks like someone, who don't understand where is he and what he need to do. Also this annoying minigun shot sound, it remember me blasters from Star Wars. I don't think, that such details suit Bionicle atmosphere (even for 2015 year). Skull spiders movement look terrible, something like FPS 5. :/ I hope in future we will see something different from this one.He doesn't look like a real leader because he isn't a leader at all yet. However, I'm sure we will see Tahu mature to fill in that role. Everyone starts out somewhere. Really digging these animations. Really not digging this narrator.Agreed. The animations look gorgeous but the narrator is quite annoying and over the top sometimes. Edited January 14, 2015 by Gatanui 1 Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Tahu doesn't look like a real leader, he looks like someone, who don't understand where is he and what he need to do. That's probably because right now, that's exactly what he is. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? 9 Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The animation in this webisode was beautiful. But I wish we didn't have to see this fetch-quest all over again, and I would've enjoyed seeing the PoF use the elemental power he helped 'shape Okoto' with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 When I go to Bionicle.com, I don't see it. Am I missing something? Quote Steam Name: Toa Hahli Mahri. Xbox Live Gamertag: Makuta. Minecraft Username: ThePoohster.Wants: 2003 Jaller (from Jaller and Gukko), Exo-Toa, Turaga Nuju, Turaga Vakama, Shadow Kraata, Axonn, Brutaka, Vezon & Fenrakk, Nocturn, ORANGE FIKOU.I got rid of my picture, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 When I go to Bionicle.com, I don't see it. Am I missing something?It's not up on BIONICLE.com yet. But it is on the LEGO.com videos page: http://www.lego.com/en-us/videos/themes/bionicle/episode-04-the-protectors-fight-back-23206d6a6d264779a244ca45d4c5dc88 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) The narrator is a huge nerd and I love his take on delivery. It feels like someone's dad is telling this story and he really wants his kids' friends to like him because it's been really hard to connect since the divorce but he's really trying, man Edited January 14, 2015 by Makaru 8 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarutoe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? Tahu is going to turn into He-Man if he isn't careful. Quote Mantax can win connect four in three moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? Tahu is going to turn into He-Man if he isn't careful. I already made that joke on the official 2015 topic. Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarutoe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? Tahu is going to turn into He-Man if he isn't careful. I already made that joke on the official 2015 topic. Oh, yeah sorry I hadn't read that yet.I wonder if the narrator noticed too Quote Mantax can win connect four in three moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? Tahu is going to turn into He-Man if he isn't careful. I already made that joke on the official 2015 topic. Oh, yeah sorry I hadn't read that yet.I wonder if the narrator noticed too I wonder how he kept a straight face while recording that? Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarutoe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? Tahu is going to turn into He-Man if he isn't careful. I already made that joke on the official 2015 topic. Oh, yeah sorry I hadn't read that yet.I wonder if the narrator noticed too I wonder how he kept a straight face while recording that? He probably didn't think anyone over ten would be watching. Quote Mantax can win connect four in three moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Am I the only one who started laughing when I heard "I CAN FEEL THE POWER"? Tahu is going to turn into He-Man if he isn't careful. I already made that joke on the official 2015 topic. Oh, yeah sorry I hadn't read that yet.I wonder if the narrator noticed too I wonder how he kept a straight face while recording that? He probably didn't think anyone over ten would be watching. I must admit I'm not the biggest fan of those animations, sure the animation itself is nice but it really doesn't tell the story that well, I really am looking forward to the graphic novels so the story can be explained in more detail. Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This was a great episode IMO. It has great animation and I like how the PoF held off the spiders so Tahu could get his mask. But this does make me ask this question; how much ammo do those guns hold? The Protector in this episode did fire more than six shots, so we knows its more than what the set version can fire at one time. But we also know that it didn't unlimited, since he ran out of ammo. I would say that it could hold 15 to 20 rounds before needing to be reloaded. Though that is just a guess on my part. 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...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 ...I think he feels the power -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) It was as great episode! I do love the new face expressions from the Protector of Fire and Tahu. Tahu made a funny surprised face, and how he surfed on lava was epic. I am impressed to see that the Protector still went commando as he used his gatling gun against the Skull Spiders, even though he ran out of ammo. Poor guy. Although I feel that there should be more obstacles for the other Protectors and other Toa and center them, rather than just the Protector of Fire and Tahu, as I heard there should be a lot of webisodes coming up, but this new episode is one of my favorites, the other about Tahu's arrival. Edited January 14, 2015 by Lenny7092 Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...The Chosen One... Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I don't like it at all, as all previous episodes. Tahu doesn't look like a real leader, he looks like someone, who don't understand where is he and what he need to do. Also this annoying minigun shot sound, it remember me blasters from Star Wars. I don't think, that such details suit Bionicle atmosphere (even for 2015 year). Skull spiders movement look terrible, something like FPS 5. :/I hope in future we will see something different from this one.He doesn't look like a real leader because he isn't a leader at all yet. However, I'm sure we will see Tahu mature to fill in that role. Everyone starts out somewhere.It is not Bionicle style, IMHO. In all previous cases leader existed from the beginning (even Vakama isn't a funk, he's just not sure in some things). Tahu doesn't look like a real leader, he looks like someone, who don't understand where is he and what he need to do. That's probably because right now, that's exactly what he is.And it look sad for me. Edited January 14, 2015 by ...The Chosen One... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 It is not Bionicle style, IMHO. In all previous cases leader existed from the beginning (even Vakama isn't a funk, he's just not sure in some things). ...Not really. I mean, when the Toa Mata first got together, they certainly didn't recognize Tahu as a leader. They were extremely headstrong and all wanted to do things their own way. I don't know when it was exactly that they chose Tahu as a leader, but it certainly wasn't in 2001. 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I don't understand why there's this playing up of Tahu's abilities. As of right now, all that's happened isHe fell literally out of the skyPut on his faceHe accidentally punched a spiderA tiny guy took off his robe and told him he was their saviorHe climbed a really big mountianSurfed on Lava with absolutely no knowledge that he should be able to He has no fire powers yet, no experience and no practical knowledge of anything. He is literally just a dude duding it up until he can figure things out on his first three hours of spontaneously existing. At a similar point of character development, Luke Skywalker had only just showed the audience his sweet used-robot bartering skills and the typical young boy's desire for power converters. Edited January 14, 2015 by Makaru 14 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I really wish the episodes were a few minutes longer. While I enjoyed the content, I would've liked to see the other Toa for more than just 2 seconds. That said, I enjoyed it. The running bit was quite funny and the narm with the way the narrator plays the PoF and Tahu's "I CAN FEEL DA POWAH!" was hilarious, if a bit facepalm-ish. I don't really like the way he portrays most characters except Tahu, Pohatu and Onua but the PoF was hilariously narmy this time. I just hope that the books do what they did back in 2003 and take these scenes in-depth. I don't understand why there's this playing up of Tahu's abilities. As of right now, all that's happened isHe fell literally out of the skyPut on his faceHe accidentally punched a spiderA tiny guy took off his robe and told him he was their saviorHe climbed a really big mountianSurfed on Lava with absolutely no knowledge that he should be able to He has no fire powers yet, no experience and no practical knowledge of anything. He is literally just a dude duding it up until he can figure things out on his first three weeks of spontaneously existing.Fix'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) He has no fire powers yet, no experience and no practical knowledge of anything. He is literally just a dude duding it up until he can figure things out on his first three hours of spontaneously existing.made less erroneous. No? The episodes are not being aired in real time. Edited January 14, 2015 by Makaru Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 He has no fire powers yet, no experience and no practical knowledge of anything. He is literally just a dude duding it up until he can figure things out on his first three hours of spontaneously existing.made less erroneous. No? The episodes are not being aired in real time. It is being said in the beginning of the episode that the Toa and Protectors traveled for weeks. Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Dang missed that. Still, does not change that Tahu literally has no idea what he's doing, and he knows it. And that's a Tahu I want to see more of. Edited January 14, 2015 by Makaru Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thau Nvua Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I wonder if well ever get to see the other Toa´s journey. It would be a shame if all we got are few second clips of them and then Tahu. And I'm a Tahu fan...I just hope we wont have to wait as long for another episode 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Yeah I like seeing the Toa unexperienced, though I echo the sentiment that the Protectors should've trained them a bit before going to get the gold masks (though the PoF did say they couldn't waste any time, so idk.) Edited January 14, 2015 by Toa of Gallifrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xabla Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ok, now i'm reallly starting to think that the Vahi means something. More than a cameo. Also, in the magazine it said 'mask of time..." Quote cringe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meta Knight Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE CAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNN FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL THUUUUUUUH POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWERRRR 6 Quote Stay vigilant, my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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