Bare-Bones Matoran Design

[Bonkle]

Hey guys! I just wanted to share a very simple Bionicle MOC I built. I'm not very good at making MOCs, so I wanted to build something intentionally simple. The new gearbox piece reminded me of the Toa Mata's torso, so I built a figure around that. Enjoy!

 

These are the required pieces. With the exception of the piece below the gearbox, and the two black pins, I got all of these from Gali and Pohatu.

 

First, put the two black pins in the holes on the piece below the gearbox.

 

Attach it to the gearbox as shown.

 

Attach the two light gray pieces as shown. Note that the gearbox switches orientation.

 

Ignore the pieces at the top of this photo. All you need to do here is slide the balls and gears onto the axles.

 

Attack the assemblies from the last step as shown.

 

Slide a ball and bushing onto the tan axle.

 

Attach it to the main assembly as shown.

 

Slide a ball and bushing onto the other end.

 

Put the last ball on the blue pin.

 

Attach the assembly from the last step to the main body. You are done!

 

From here, you can add whatever arms, legs and armor you like. I used these pieces:

 

To make this guy:

 

So that is my villager design. Feedback and constructive criticism are welcome and encouraged. Thanks for checking out my topic!

[The Invisible Handman]

it's a bit too bare bones, it needs some form of torso armour.

[Bonkle]

it's a bit too bare bones, it needs some form of torso armour.

Normally I would agree with you, but that's what I was going for: the simple, skinny Toa Mata design. Thanks for viewing!

[Ford]

Looks like a neat concept to start off with. One could build off of this design by adding armor and even make the Matoran more individual.

[Petewa]

Very simplistic, kinda reminds me of a Takua that I built using a gearbox as the torso.

[Bonkle]

Very simplistic, kinda reminds me of a Takua that I built using a gearbox as the torso.

Thank you for your feedback! I knew this was something I wanted to do as I had the gearbox in hand.

 

Looks like a neat concept to start off with. One could build off of this design by adding armor and even make the Matoran more individual.

Yeah, I wanted to make it more individual, but I didn't want to use shells and make it too bulky. I don't have many non-CCBS pieces.

[Evergrey: Toa of Music]

Very creative, but it does need a little more I think. Also you could've used short limbs like the protectors to at least give it the same amount of articulation as the protectors? Just a thought. Not a bad start, but as one person put it, it's a little "too bare bones." Again though, you've got a good start

[Bonkle]

Very creative, but it does need a little more I think. Also you could've used short limbs like the protectors to at least give it the same amount of articulation as the protectors? Just a thought. Not a bad start, but as one person put it, it's a little "too bare bones." Again though, you've got a good start

Thank you for the feedback. I am considering doing a redesign, but I really was trying to capture the feel of the Toa Mata, what with the gears and pistons and limited articulation. I know there are plenty of great Protector style MOCs, but I reallt wanted to make something simple and robot-like.

[Evergrey: Toa of Music]

Also, after looking at it again, what would the MoC look like if you reversed the body (the current back is now the front and the current back is now the front)? I feel like that could work a little more in your favor if you want the simple approach.

[The Hordika]

Very nice. I kinda like the bare design, but I would put one piece of armor on the torso, just to make it look more built up. But it's a very good built. Just slap on a Protector mask and colored limbs, and you can make more Villagers to go with the Protectors

[Bonkle]

Special Jala edition, per The Hordika's input:

 

[The Hordika]

Special Jala edition, per The Hordika's input:

 

Now THAT'S a Man's Man!

 

But, to be serious, that torso armor, to me, ties it all together and makes it flow a little better. Very nice, Bonkle. When I get some parts, I'll make Hewkii or Hahli

[Bonkle]

 

Special Jala edition, per The Hordika's input:

 

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Now THAT'S a Man's Man!

 

But, to be serious, that torso armor, to me, ties it all together and makes it flow a little better. Very nice, Bonkle. When I get some parts, I'll make Hewkii or Hahli

 

Thanks. I would have made a different character, but I only have those limb pieces in orange and silver.

[The Hordika]

 

 

Special Jala edition, per The Hordika's input:

 

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Now THAT'S a Man's Man!

 

But, to be serious, that torso armor, to me, ties it all together and makes it flow a little better. Very nice, Bonkle. When I get some parts, I'll make Hewkii or Hahli

 

Thanks. I would have made a different character, but I only have those limb pieces in orange and silver.

 

I don't have those pieces at all, so I guess I'll just use CCBS limbs or something like that.

[Petewa]

Special Jala edition, per The Hordika's input:

 

Now that's what I call good.

 

Imma gonna use that build for most Okotorans from now on.

[Bonkle]

 

Special Jala edition, per The Hordika's input:

 

Now that's what I call good.

 

Imma gonna use that build for most Okotorans from now on.

 

Why thank you.   I would love to see some of these from you.

 

BTW, the limbs are from Hero Factory 1.0 Heroes.

[Petewa]

I've only got those limbs in Keetorange and Cracking, but Tiny Toa style limbs should do fine.

Probably.

[The Hordika]

Eh. I don't think I'll spend the unnecessary money on those when I can just use the CCBS pieces. I might have 'em done tomorrow, if I get around to it.

[Bonkle]

Yay it's a Le-Koro guard:

 

[The Hordika]

Yay it's a Le-Koro guard:

 

Very nice. If you ever get any HF arms in green, sub out the silver limbs for those. But other than that, good job!