Best Use Of The Inika Build?

[Zarohum]

What set or sets utilized the Inika build the best? (Actual Toa Inika don't count.)I would probably say Lewa Phantoka or Jaller Mahri.

[Makuta Matata]

Jaller Mahri worked out well. Also, Lewa and Kopaka Phantoka worked.

[BioGio]

I liked Jaller Mahri's build, since it had the other mold to complement the bland Inika structure. I'll assume that we can't say any Titan sets, since they obviously were not exclusively "Inika" in build. Carapar also wasn't bad.~ BioGio

[Akuna Toa of Sonics]

Jaller Mahri took it up a notch. I liked the new mold and tube breathers attaching to the Inika chest so well.

[ManiacToaLaco]

I think I'll agree with the consenus and say Jaller Mahri. Those tubes and that Awesome mask and parts really made it stand out. And his colour scheme was pretty cool too.And that crab was amazing.MTL

[Sumiki]

Jaller Mahri was easily one of the best canister sets. While the crab was kind of stupid, I loved the parts and the aesthetics of the set. The armor flowed well, and the sword was really cool.Aside from that ... I'd say the original Inika, specifically a set such as Kongu or Nuparu. They were for the most part clone sets, but they were the originals and boy were they awesome. It's a shame people tired of an innovative build after just a few waves.

[Voxumo]

i must agree that toa jaller mahri pulled it off with flying colors i also think that the skrall also took it up a notch

[Ehlekdude]

Jaller Mahri, Lewa Phantoka, Gresh and Tarix. Also, somehow I really liked Ackar's general shape (big feet, skinny bottom torso, larger top torso and awesomely huge sword).

[Taipu1]

People seem to be forgetting the awesomeness that is Ackar! Yes, it may have been a standard inika piece of armour, but it was complemented by the best proportions seen on this kind of build, not to mention an awesome colour scheme.

[a goose]

Jaller Mahri just looked awesome.But, TBH, I only bought the set for the crab.

[Stryker055]

Ackar's probably the best straight-reuse of the Inika build, but I can't disagree with everyone saying Jaller Mahri.

[Peach 00]

Jaller Mahri was always cool. Plus, I remember Gadunka put the Inika torsoes to good use, if that counts - as well, Lewa Phantoka was pretty cool, as well as Pohatu on the Rockoh T3.

[Voxumo]

Jaller Mahri was always cool. Plus, I remember Gadunka put the Inika torsoes to good use, if that counts - as well, Lewa Phantoka was pretty cool, as well as Pohatu on the Rockoh T3.

I agree that pohatu pilot form made good use of it and having the torso backwards also made him unique and he was able to pass off on that idea.

[Creep Of The Deep]

Mahri had the most creative use of the Inika Build.But the Inika were the best clones.

[Voxumo]

Mahri had the most creative use of the Inika Build.But the Inika were the best clones.

I also must point out that 2007 started the set individuality phase since before all the sets were built the same way. example the Toa metru all built the same but with different colors, tools, mask. This lasted all the way up to 2007 when you first have the barraki that are all built different i mean look at how you build ehlek compared to pridak. The same applies to the toa mahri and any sets for the remainder of bionicle except the smaller sets like the av-matoran and agori. Each toa nuva had a unique build and even the glatorian do. They all are unique in their own way and utilize the inika build in different ways.

[Sumiki]

Mahri had the most creative use of the Inika Build.But the Inika were the best clones.

I also must point out that 2007 started the set individuality phase since before all the sets were built the same way. example the Toa metru all built the same but with different colors, tools, mask. This lasted all the way up to 2007 when you first have the barraki that are all built different i mean look at how you build ehlek compared to pridak.

The Inika were beginning to move away from the clone builds, and that's what people overlook. Sure, they were mostly alike, but they had two different styles of feet and chest armor - not to mention the claws of Nuparu or the chain of Hewkii. (Plus some unprecedented two-tone swirling on Hahli). They were in the middle of an evolution between true clone sets and non-clone sets.

[Voxumo]

Mahri had the most creative use of the Inika Build.But the Inika were the best clones.

I also must point out that 2007 started the set individuality phase since before all the sets were built the same way. example the Toa metru all built the same but with different colors, tools, mask. This lasted all the way up to 2007 when you first have the barraki that are all built different i mean look at how you build ehlek compared to pridak.

The Inika were beginning to move away from the clone builds, and that's what people overlook. Sure, they were mostly alike, but they had two different styles of feet and chest armor - not to mention the claws of Nuparu or the chain of Hewkii. (Plus some unprecedented two-tone swirling on Hahli). They were in the middle of an evolution between true clone sets and non-clone sets.

that is exactly what i meant.

[Taipu1]

Mahri had the most creative use of the Inika Build.But the Inika were the best clones.

I also must point out that 2007 started the set individuality phase since before all the sets were built the same way. example the Toa metru all built the same but with different colors, tools, mask. This lasted all the way up to 2007 when you first have the barraki that are all built different i mean look at how you build ehlek compared to pridak.

The Inika were beginning to move away from the clone builds, and that's what people overlook. Sure, they were mostly alike, but they had two different styles of feet and chest armor - not to mention the claws of Nuparu or the chain of Hewkii. (Plus some unprecedented two-tone swirling on Hahli). They were in the middle of an evolution between true clone sets and non-clone sets.

that is exactly what i meant.

Just to be pedantic, the first canister series, the Toa Mata, weren't clone builds. Pohatu was upside down, different ones had different gear configurations, different leg configurations, different arms, and Onua was hunchbacked. If anything I'd say there was an era of clone sets between '02 Bohrok, all the way to '06 Inika. The Toa Nuva were the exception to that trend.

[Toa Smoke Monster]

I agree with Jaller Mahri being a great Inika build. I also thought that Toa Ignika looked pretty cool too.

[Zarohum]

Mahri had the most creative use of the Inika Build.But the Inika were the best clones.

I also must point out that 2007 started the set individuality phase since before all the sets were built the same way. example the Toa metru all built the same but with different colors, tools, mask. This lasted all the way up to 2007 when you first have the barraki that are all built different i mean look at how you build ehlek compared to pridak.

The Inika were beginning to move away from the clone builds, and that's what people overlook. Sure, they were mostly alike, but they had two different styles of feet and chest armor - not to mention the claws of Nuparu or the chain of Hewkii. (Plus some unprecedented two-tone swirling on Hahli). They were in the middle of an evolution between true clone sets and non-clone sets.

that is exactly what i meant.

Just to be pedantic, the first canister series, the Toa Mata, weren't clone builds. Pohatu was upside down, different ones had different gear configurations, different leg configurations, different arms, and Onua was hunchbacked. If anything I'd say there was an era of clone sets between '02 Bohrok, all the way to '06 Inika. The Toa Nuva were the exception to that trend.

Yeah. The only real clones were the Vahki and the Rahaga. But still, people use the term "clone." No 6 sets have ever been completely identical, so I don't see how an upside-down torso makes much of a difference.

I agree with Jaller Mahri being a great Inika build. I also thought that Toa Ignika looked pretty cool too.

Ignika was a Piraka build.

[Guest TahuOmega]

The Jaller Mahri build, I also like how the crab could be attached to his back with some adjustments.

[Scrash]

Mata Nui, Skrall, and Strakk were all pretty neat and had some nice usages of the torso.

[Kopaka25]

The Glatorian sets were creative with the Inika torso, Skrall, Gresh, Vorox, and especially Strakk as that hunched look was quite cool.

[ankyfdarkness]

Greash and Ackar seemed to be the best sets with an Inika build, in my opinion.

[DeLaSouth]

Flight-mode Pohatu.because armour on the back makes more sense than on the front, since you can't get sneaked up on & stabbed in the chest..unless you're an cool dude.

[Voxumo]

Flight-mode Pohatu.because armour on the back makes more sense than on the front, since you can't get sneaked up on & stabbed in the chest..unless you're an cool dude.

I totally agree. I always hated how all sets have armor in the front. It's like they are say " oh we will never have someone attack from the back and we will never use that possibility in a story about bionicle because in real life it never happens.". That is precisely why allot of my mocs have armor on their backs in a type of rebel way saying" I'm not going to follow set standards and my mocs are going to b e protected all around never know when they might get stabbed in the back or have a moose ram them in the back with its antlers." I do have to admit the set that makes me the most angry is the takanuva of 08 is front is magnificent then you look at his back and go oohh in a depressing way due to lack of armor. Although i have to admit i was surprised to see Tuma at least had those spike things on his back.Also the new hero factory sets of 2011 also looked weird with there flat backs.

[Icicle]

Jaller Mahri and Matoro Mahri were good.Ackar and Mata Nui were pretty sweet.But in my opinion, Skrall and Strakk take the cake for using it the best.

[Protodite Karzahni]

In any Glatorian that used it. They were all so aesthetically pleasing, I'd consider one of them to be the best usage. Probably Gresh given just how fantastic that set was.

[Tavakai]

Skrall, definitely; it had the top part at an angle. And Onua Mistika and Mata Nui had different armor, which I liked.

[christo1096]

Stornius with his heavy-armor, and lewa phantoka.

[Kojol]

Disregarding sets like the Skrall, Strakk, and Mantax, who used the piece in a different way from the standard Inika build, I'd say that the Glatorian generally used it well. I'd probably say Ackar is the best, due to his color scheme.

[Nuparu1995]

I think they definitely improved the build over time, probably peaking with the Mahri or the Phantoka.

[Jmwman]

I'd say Strakk or Skrall, because they had drastically different backs than any other set. Also, Ackar had much better proportions than any other set. His hands weren't next to his knees.

[Ballom Nom Nom]

Eh, I dunno . . . weren't all of the Toa/Glatorian pretty generic in the latter years? I can only really remember how the Inika themselves looked, which was rather nice and smooth and all.That isn't to say I dislike the Inika torso. It's a very versatile piece that I often have used. It's just that the latter Toa/Glatorian seemed relatively forgetable.~B~

[Mr. Fluffy]

All the sets with the build used it the same, so I guess all of them.

Edited December 30, 2011 by Superbionicle

[aaninja64]

Malum, because while he suffered from gorilla proportions, it actually looked good on him, and his claws & helmet were cool. Also, Gresh was awesome, because he didn't have a really flat chest compared to almost all other Inika builds, except for Mata Nui & Malum. Plus he had an interesting tool and cool-looking spikes all over.~DD

[Phauxx Lightning]

Other then the actual Inika, Jaller Mahri for looks, as well as Ackar, Tarix, and Lewa Phantoka.

[Studs Not On Top]

Jaller Mahri is pretty cool. I think Mata Nui created a unique look, too. I'm impressed by all of the Glatorian designs and their difference from the Toa, despite their Inika builds.

[Eragon3443]

I think I'll agree with the consenus and say Jaller Mahri. Those tubes and that Awesome mask and parts really made it stand out. And his colour scheme was pretty cool too.And that crab was amazing.MTL

Same here.

[iPenguin]

Glatorians were pretty good. Apart from that, I wasn't a fan of the inika builds in general. They always had tiny bodies and massive weapons.And jaller mahri has those annoying tubes and "old man" mask. But the crab was pretty cool though.

Edited January 14, 2012 by iPenguin