DuplexBeGreat Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 At the moment, I'm skeptical that there's any connection between Gen I and Gen II. The theories that others come up with, while not implausible, just don't seem like the sort of thing that TLG would choose to do. All the evidence--- Toa being drastically different in function, no Mata Nui, a completely different history--- points to the fact that Gen II is a reboot. Yet. Ah, 2008... that reveal at the end was so amazing. I honestly had never predicted anything like it. There were some people that had--- but they were far and few between. The revelation that the entire Bionicle story so far had taken place inside the body of the Great Spirit was a complete shocker to most people, and the most amazing part of it was how the setup to it was hidden in plain sight. The biggest clue, I think, was the sunholes closing in Legends of Metru Nui. Looking back on this scene in hindsight, it seems really obvious that we were looking at the eyes of a gigantic being. But we didn't recognize it for what it was at the time. So while all the evidence--- all of it--- points to Gen I and Gen II having no connection at all, I do not think that rules out a connection being made somewhere down the road. Certainly it won't be revealed for many years. And of course, I'm not saying there's guaranteed to be a connection. I'm just saying we can't rule one out, because the people behind the Bionicle story (and I don't just mean Greg, I mean the ones who came up with the original Gen I concept) have proven they can keep a big reveal secret for years while dropping hints along the way. Quote idk man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 "It's a reboot, because we wanted to do something different." Three years later "Kidding, it is a continuation of the story, and now we're going to pull a RE5 and dump all the backstory on you in one year because we think it's all really cool and should be included now." Yeah, no. 8 Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yeah... obviously, it's completely within Lego's power to establish a connection between the two canons down the line. But the question is, would they? And the answer is a resounding "no". Lego has pretty firmly established why they opted for a reboot instead of a continuation, and guess what? Those reasons aren't going to just go away. The drawbacks of linking the story to the bloated and convoluted lore of the classic story will remain the same whether they do it now or ten years down the line. And of course, the comparison to the giant robot reveal has one major flaw—not once did anyone connected to the Bionicle theme and story's development come out and say "it's not a giant robot". Why would they? After all, that was such a well-crafted mystery that it came completely by surprise for almost all fans. But many older fans have been clamoring for a continuation of the classic story, and in response they've been told very clearly, from multiple sources, that the new story is a reboot, with no links to the classic story besides shared names and elements. It's the difference between a well-hidden truth and a bald-faced lie. The former constitutes a masterstroke of storytelling. The latter is a cheap trick that betrays the trust of the theme's most devoted fans. 4 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I wouldn't mind if they decided to connect the two sometime down the road. I would actually be one of the few that would be outright pleased. -NotS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Cykron Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I wouldn't mind if they decided to connect the two sometime down the road. I would actually be one of the few that would be outright pleased. -NotSDefinitely. I would love a connection, but I don't think we should get our hopes too high. A reboot is a reboot, which is totally fine in itself. If it happens: great. If it doesn't: great, we still have Bionicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidron Nuva Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Lego wanted to "get rid of Bionicle's past" and start anew to gather more young fans - I doubt they'll connect the two stories since G1 started 15 years ago. This doesn't mean I wouldn't be pleased (well actually I wouldn't), I'm just saying I believe it's not likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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