Popular Post Tremah Posted August 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Hello, guys! Just today I've got my hands on the new Bionicle summer wave polybag. I think It's going to be available worldwide soon, so get ready.So here it is, evil, villainy, skull-grindery! The front of the bag shows the set itself with this poster-like paper (I assume it's not cardboard) underlay and a cardboard stand with mask support sticking out of it. The gold Skull Grinder mask looks epic and dark. It actually seems like the mask has copper tint in it. The top left side of the bag says that it has 13 pieces inside. No set number though. Finally, the back shows us the set number. It's 5002942. So, inside the bag we have a booklet, a... poster(?) folded in triangle, three pieces of mask stand and a bag of Lego pieces (including the mask) Illuminati confirmed? The triangle thing actually unfolds into... hexagon! That's unexpected.The "bottom" shows MoCr with Grindy eyes on the back. Nothing new. On the upper side we can clearly see the place where the stand should be. The booklet contains the instructions to both stand and mask support. The paper of the stand is soft to the touch, but sturdy. The green highlights on the long piece is slightly metallic. A bag of parts. I don't see anything new except for the mask. As I've said the mask looks epic and dark. The support looks exactly like the support fo MoCr. Thе mask doesn't hold well on the stand. It's a bit wobbly, but... ...if you force the mask a bit more into the support, it'll fix well. This is how you suppose to keep the stand on your shelf. It's a bit weird to me. I hope you enjoyed the review!Bye! Edited August 3, 2015 by -Windrider- 33 Quote [flickr] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkle Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks for showing this set in further detail. I am really looking forward to finding one to add to my collection. Quote I been away a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks for the review and nice pictures! 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...
doodleloot Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I think this is the first time we've ever gotten a review of a set the day it's been revealed This looks really neat though, the mask looks amazing and the cardboard stand is a nice extra. 2 Quote Hail Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks so much for the fast coverage! So, how did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I think the mask is attached to the display wrong. The gray piece is meant to be inside the mask to help hold it up. Edited August 2, 2015 by Craig B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXRollOutIX Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Man, oh man. If this doesn't come stateside I'll be a salty sailor. I'm tempted to get like 10 of these things just to give stands to each of the golden masks so far. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Okay, I got to get this. Trip to the Lego store incoming as soon as I learn it's released for purchase... Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 How did you obtain one? Quote Proud Graphics Artist.Current 2015 collection:I have them all green = all, blue = partial, black = noneOnly non-promotionals counted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy247 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I am Down Right Spiffy, and I want a few. Quote A fish wielding vampire. That's Spiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of the Blazing Inferno Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Man, oh man. If this doesn't come stateside I'll be a salty sailor. I'm tempted to get like 10 of these things just to give stands to each of the golden masks so far. That's what I was thinking of doing, too. I don't have all the Toa, and I don't plan on getting them all, but I can use the stands to display whatever golden masks come out that I'm interested in, like the MoF I have, and the MoC I'm getting, and the one that comes in this set in the first place, plus the masks of control, time and ultimate power once those come out. I wonder what those leftover tabs on the top and bottom are for. They just look like weird leftovers to me. Also, it seems like it would have been better to use one of the short axles with a stop at the end to build that, so you don't have to disassemble the whole thing if the axle starts sinking and you want to pull it up without risking pulling it all the way out. They even make them in the length that seems to be used here (4M), though not in black, and they use them in sets to this day, so I can't even cite discontinuation of the part as the reason. In addition, the propeller piece used below the cardboard seems like it'd be better if it was attached upside-down, so the flat side can be against the cardboard underside. Why they didn't do that is also puzzling. Edited August 3, 2015 by Toa of the Blazing Inferno Quote My Maj | My MLN page | PDF Bionicle comics | Custom additions to Bionicle figuresGuardians of the Galaxy Teaser Poster in LEGO (originally from the LEGO Magazine July 2014 issue, now without the extra text)The Mata Nui Saga rearranged into chronological order, instead of having flashbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimoUltimo Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I think it would looks nice on Grinder/Ekimu/Scorpio combiner, as replacement for MoC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naota Takizawa Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Someone get a reporter here! Anyway, I don't like the way the mask holding part is built, some reviews said that the mask is too loose when attached and I can't find the link, but Lyichir posted a brickset link that shows off the piece he uses as a replacement. Quote If you like Pingu & want to support a good project, click here. Also, I've rejoined the BZPRPG & I have a new profile for a new game. Click here to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Someone get a reporter here!Wait, there, I see one! Tranquilize him and get him to do his job! This looks quite intriguing. The folding stand looks nice, although it might've been cooler if it had been built out of actual Lego, but this looks more realistic, I guess. The golden mask looks nice too, and it's a decent color for the main villain. Thanks again for sharing these pictures! 4 Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy247 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Someone get a reporter here!Wait, there, I see one! Tranquilize him and get him to do his job! This looks quite intriguing. The folding stand looks nice, although it might've been cooler if it had been built out of actual Lego, but this looks more realistic, I guess. The golden mask looks nice too, and it's a decent color for the main villain. Thanks again for sharing these pictures! I have finalized my design for a brick mask stand. When I get the pieces, I will make and post it. Quote A fish wielding vampire. That's Spiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? 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...
Spiffy247 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? Because the guy who decided needs Spiffy's Guide to Being Adequately Funky on Three Betamax Tapes. And the stand is nifty. 1 Quote A fish wielding vampire. That's Spiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of the Blazing Inferno Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? The stand fills a void that was left by Lego showing the various gold masks on display pedestals, in the animations, while the pedestals themselves weren't available, hence the desire to get more than one of this set and use the pedestals with different masks. Edited August 3, 2015 by Toa of the Blazing Inferno 2 Quote My Maj | My MLN page | PDF Bionicle comics | Custom additions to Bionicle figuresGuardians of the Galaxy Teaser Poster in LEGO (originally from the LEGO Magazine July 2014 issue, now without the extra text)The Mata Nui Saga rearranged into chronological order, instead of having flashbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? The stand fills a void that was left by Lego showing the various gold masks on display pedestals, in the animations, while the pedestals themselves weren't available, hence the desire to get more than one of this set and use the pedestals with different masks. Fair point. 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...
Lenny7092 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Wow! Very cool, dude! That is a nice color on the Skull Grinder mask! The stand looks very great. Both of them go very well together. I would be interested to buy this lovely polybag. Nice review! Edited August 3, 2015 by Lenny7092 Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maskmaker of Light Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Great Review! I'm assuming this will be a promotional item, but I would really like for it to be a polybag for sale exclusively at the LEGO Store, so I could buy 4 or so of these. Quote Vote in the 2016 Set Poll! 3 Votes Maximum. http://strawpoll.me/6685187/r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirkitree Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Ooh, Kulta would be pleased. With that mask, anyway.The flat base looks odd but constructed it makes for an interesting display piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I hope this comes to the states. The mask itself looks great, and I think the stand looks beautiful. I would really like to have one of these. 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...
Rooster Nui Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 As much as I like the idea of papercraft construction, I probably won't build the complete stand as I'm worried about potential damage. I guess if I get two, I'll keep one sealed in the package and one built for display. Anyway, thanks Tremah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wow... Do you know what that mask reminded me of? http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/bioniclereboot/images/1/1b/LEGO-Bionicle-2015-display.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/480?cb=20140916223342 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? The stand fills a void that was left by Lego showing the various gold masks on display pedestals, in the animations, while the pedestals themselves weren't available, hence the desire to get more than one of this set and use the pedestals with different masks. It would have been waaay better if they released an acutal LEGO pedestal, rather than a cardboard one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trijhak Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That mask looks really good in gold. Really makes it look good, although if every mask gets a gold version that kind of makes gold masks less special... 1 Quote On Bota Magna, everything is about to fall apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wow... Do you know what that mask reminded me of?http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/bioniclereboot/images/1/1b/LEGO-Bionicle-2015-display.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/480?cb=20140916223342Maybe that was the preliminary version of this mask... 1 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...
Toa of the Blazing Inferno Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? The stand fills a void that was left by Lego showing the various gold masks on display pedestals, in the animations, while the pedestals themselves weren't available, hence the desire to get more than one of this set and use the pedestals with different masks.It would have been waaay better if they released an actual LEGO pedestal, rather than a cardboard one.Agreed, but I'll take what I can get. 1 Quote My Maj | My MLN page | PDF Bionicle comics | Custom additions to Bionicle figuresGuardians of the Galaxy Teaser Poster in LEGO (originally from the LEGO Magazine July 2014 issue, now without the extra text)The Mata Nui Saga rearranged into chronological order, instead of having flashbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) The stand looks cool and all, but can't we just have the mask? The stand fills a void that was left by Lego showing the various gold masks on display pedestals, in the animations, while the pedestals themselves weren't available, hence the desire to get more than one of this set and use the pedestals with different masks. It would have been waaay better if they released an acutal LEGO pedestal, rather than a cardboard one. These are my thoughts as well. They could've easily released actual LEGO pieces to make a pedestal. Edited August 3, 2015 by Evergrey_Toa 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...
Voltex Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have to say, this is much neater than the Hero Pack. At least this one has something to build, and that something is a handy pedestal to display the mask! Can't ask for much more than that.(Well you can but you know what that's besides the point) 2 Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have to say, this is much neater than the Hero Pack. At least this one has something to build, and that something is a handy pedestal to display the mask! Can't ask for much more than that.(Well you can but you know what that's besides the point)Man, you're talking like putting legs on a Skull Spider isn't the pinnacle of the Bionicle building experience. But yes this polybag looks really neat. I want it.Also this means that, like...the Bull Skull Mask is literally the only mask from this year that has not been released in gold. That's a lot of gold masks. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have to say, this is much neater than the Hero Pack. At least this one has something to build, and that something is a handy pedestal to display the mask! Can't ask for much more than that.(Well you can but you know what that's besides the point)Man, you're talking like putting legs on a Skull Spider isn't the pinnacle of the Bionicle building experience. But yes this polybag looks really neat. I want it.Also this means that, like...the Bull Skull Mask is literally the only mask from this year that has not been released in gold. That's a lot of gold masks. Bull Skull Mask is the only one without a golden form...for now... 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...
Tremah Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 So, it's time to tell where can you obtain this mask. I think that you can get this polybag at Hamleys after you buy at least two Bionicle sets. At least this thing works in Moscow, can't say about the other cities or countries. I suppose this polybag will be available worldwide soon. I think the mask is attached to the display wrong. The gray piece is meant to be inside the mask to help hold it up. Actually you're wrong. Not only the instruction says to place the piece outside (look closely at the 9th picture), but this piece is also doesn't hold anything up. I tried to place the mask the way you've suggested, but it doesn't work well.I think that the grey piece just imitates the eyestalk. Wow... Do you know what that mask reminded me of?http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/bioniclereboot/images/1/1b/LEGO-Bionicle-2015-display.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/480?cb=20140916223342Yes! I had the same thoughts about that! Man, oh man. If this doesn't come stateside I'll be a salty sailor. I'm tempted to get like 10 of these things just to give stands to each of the golden masks so far. I assume it'll come someday.If you want to see how other masks look on the pedestal, here's the photoset by LittleTaggyhttp://vk.com/wall-976808_149099 1 Quote [flickr] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have to say, this is much neater than the Hero Pack. At least this one has something to build, and that something is a handy pedestal to display the mask! Can't ask for much more than that.(Well you can but you know what that's besides the point)Man, you're talking like putting legs on a Skull Spider isn't the pinnacle of the Bionicle building experience. But yes this polybag looks really neat. I want it.Also this means that, like...the Bull Skull Mask is literally the only mask from this year that has not been released in gold. That's a lot of gold masks. Well I mean it would be, if I didn't already have several of that same Skull Spider color already. I want a red one, darn it 2 Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Someone get a reporter here! Anyway, I don't like the way the mask holding part is built, some reviews said that the mask is too loose when attached and I can't find the link, but Lyichir posted a brickset link that shows off the piece he uses as a replacement.Here ya go. Anywho, I really like the idea of this pack. The papercraft mask stand may not be perfect, but the idea behind it is nice (anyone planning to pick up multiples and display all their masks this way?). And I'll never complain about yet another new mask recolor. I can't wait to see how this will be distributed in America! Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 So, it's time to tell where can you obtain this mask. I think that you can get this polybag at Hamleys after you buy at least two Bionicle sets. At least this thing works in Moscow, can't say about the other cities or countries. I suppose this polybag will be available worldwide soon. I think the mask is attached to the display wrong. The gray piece is meant to be inside the mask to help hold it up. Actually you're wrong. Not only the instruction says to place the piece outside (look closely at the 9th picture), but this piece is also doesn't hold anything up. I tried to place the mask the way you've suggested, but it doesn't work well.I think that the grey piece just imitates the eyestalk. Oh, I see it now. I thought that because of how the MoC is attached in the Skull Grinder vs Ekimu set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksprice45 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I will use that stand to display the gold mask of earth! thank you for the review. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mish Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) It may help the mask stay on if you attached it to the other side of the stand (the grey thing should hold it up). Edited August 4, 2015 by Mish Quote "INTJ PROUD;" 80788-81311-MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destral Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Try doing this: It's worked wonders for my MoC stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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