Tristan Teridax Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I wouldn't mind the return of disk launchers am I right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I wouldn't mind the return of disk launchers am I right? I did not particularly like the original Kanoka launchers. The disks were really bulky, making it a bit confusing how a character could be expected to carry enough ammo for more than one shot. The launchers themselves weren't very compact either. If Bionicle brought back disk launchers, I think a variation on this concept could be cool. The ammo for these shooters is much more compact and versatile, and can even still be printed. The shooters themselves are also more compact, allowing for more customization options. The biggest disadvantages are that the smaller ammo would be less powerful, and that the current shooter design is optimized for System sets rather than Technic ones (so a new version might be necessary).I did not mind the larger disks so much in 2001 when they were simple throwing weapons, especially since in most media appearances they returned to their user after being thrown, which solved the problem of not being able to carry too many spares. In the toys themselves they could be very tricky to aim, though. I kind of doubt bringing back actual throwing disks would be an option. While they're cool conceptually, it's hard to build a working throwing mechanism without a specialized single-piece arm, which wouldn't be nearly as appealing these days after such huge strides have been made in the articulation of sets and the complexity of their builds. It's something that thwarted me time and time again when trying to build a Lariska MOC that could actually throw knives. 3 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Cykron Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 It would be great if it WORKED. I love launchers, but if they are comparable in performance to Metru launchers, no thanks. Some work, some are just sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If gen 2 is gonna keep that Bionicle first year like seting i prefer no launchers cause launchers at least for me are too futureistic. Quote I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the Matoran Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If gen 2 is gonna keep that Bionicle first year like seting i prefer no launchers cause launchers at least for me are too futureistic.And biomechanical creatures aren't futuristic? Quote Other great bands: Iron Maiden Journey Mercenary The Unguided Trivium Boston Stratovarius Symphony X Epica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If gen 2 is gonna keep that Bionicle first year like seting i prefer no launchers cause launchers at least for me are too futureistic.And biomechanical creatures aren't futuristic? Yea but these biomechanical creatures are very tribal compared to metro nui. Quote I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the Matoran Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wait a second... This thread is INVALID!!! The toa have launchers already! They can throw their masks at the enemy if all else fails Quote Other great bands: Iron Maiden Journey Mercenary The Unguided Trivium Boston Stratovarius Symphony X Epica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wait a second... This thread is INVALID!!! The toa have launchers already! They can throw their masks at the enemy if all else fails fear not Narmoto! This GOLDEN TAHU MASK OF FIRE also functions as a MAGNIFICENT FACIAL CANNON! All skull villains shall flee in SHEER TERROR! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Yes, Lego should continue making new launcher types, but no, they shouldn't be given to Masters. I'd much prefer it if stuff like that stayed with the smaller sets; it adds a little more appeal to buying them. 3 Quote Embers - a new Bionicle Epic - Teaser Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcee Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 They should just bring back shadow leeches and call it a day. Everyone with shadow leeches. In a bunch of different colors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 They should just bring back shadow leeches and call it a day. Everyone with shadow leeches. In a bunch of different colors. It'd be just like BZP signatures in 2008. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 No. Launchers take up plastic and effort that could have gone into better the sets themselves. 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...
Lyichir Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 No. Launchers take up plastic and effort that could have gone into better the sets themselves. Launchers are PART of the sets themselves. And for that matter, if they were shared with other themes, like the launchers in this year's Protector sets, their design and engineering might not even fall under the Bionicle design team's umbrella. I mean, your comment might make sense regarding the giant, bulky, and usually-only-used-for-one-year launchers of the classic theme. But considering the only G2 launchers so far have been much more basic, versatile, and well-designed, it's probably best not to assume that they'd be as wasteful or limited in use. 2 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 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Please no. Leaving them to the impulse sets was a good idea. The over-saturation of launchers in BIONICLE's latter years really made me sour about them. -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Please no. Leaving them to the impulse sets was a good idea. The over-saturation of launchers in BIONICLE's latter years really made me sour about them. -NotSI would have to agree with this. Sour isn't the word I'd use in my case, however...perhaps bored or uninterested... Quote Other great bands: Iron Maiden Journey Mercenary The Unguided Trivium Boston Stratovarius Symphony X Epica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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