PC Software Now Available for Preorder, More info up at Lego S@H Options

[Light Yagami]

Wha? Non violent! Lego is MADE for violence! What other kind of toy lets you rip limbs, legs, and heads of enemies apart, and still havng the toy be able to be just fine? In the clip of Gali vs. Tarakava, there is plenty of violence. I hope they`re not that non violent, and you don`t defeat makuta and save the island by solving the puzzle... -_-;;

Onua: Yes! The answer is PI Radius Squared!
Makuta: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! ::dies::

That would be really lame. -_-;;

[Michael Foertsch]

Who will be the first?!

I'm definately waiting for it to hit the stores. Violent or not, it looks like it should be fun - just because it's Bionicle! Seriously, if the screenshots live up to what I've seen, it should be fun bringing the Toa to life.

End of August, huh?

[Dimensioneer]

Hey, BI -- I love your mask holder!  That was the first image on the web that I came across showing all the masks and I clipped it & emailed it to my wife's account to show her just how many masks were available.

Care to post a few pics of how you built it?

[Black Six]

Yes, lego definitely needs to make their sofware Mac compatible. When their first batch of software came out I wanted to get most of it(esp. now that's it's cheap) but they NEVER made it MAC compatible, not even Mindstorms. But fortunately, I got Robolab, which will run on the MAC.
Hmmm, I wonder if my old version of VPC will run on 9.1...

[kopaka all might...]

im loking at a picture of the mask of time (thats what its officaly called) right now and it looks realy weird it wasnt on that tru poster with almost all he masks on it.:sad: it doesnt cover there foreheads from what i see in the picture.

[ShadowCat]

The instructions can also be on Mata Nui Animals, Turaga Nui (Mentioning sites with forums = bad beat them to it), Mabey a mix of Tohuga (could happen), And so on.
But the only way to find out is to play it.

[T-Hybrid]

How can that be....  They show it all over!  And why would it be that the Turaga are the only ones in the whole series that don't have instructions for some kind of alternate model.  I mean even the Rahi sets have a combined form.

[Stormblade]

Actully the turga can be combined but the don't tell how. I'm getting Bionicle for PC the first day :D MUS T GET VAHI!

[Dimensioneer]

Quote:

from Bionicle posted at 2:08 pm on Aug. 13, 2001

Unfortunately the release date for the software has been put off until November 30, 2001.[/quote]

Where does this come from?  I just pre-ordered my copy from Amazon for a September 9 release.  :confused:

[WraithFive]

*Points to his reply for that post* Don't worry, Dimensioneer....   LEGO S@H appears to not be getting any of the first release.

[Dimensioneer]

Listing for ศ.99 and shipping by August 23, 2001, the description reads:

Six mighty heroes, the Toa, have come to the island of Mata Nui to battle an ancient evil! To triumph, they must overcome fierce enemies and collect the Masks of Power! Unravel the secrets of Mata Nui and use the strength and skills of the Toa to achieve final victory.Minimum system requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/XP; DirectX 8.0; Pentium II 300 MHz or faster; 450MB of free hard drive space; 4x speed or faster CD-ROM/DVD drive; 64MB RAM; 8MB DirectX 8.0 compatible video card; DirectSound compatible sound card.

Furthermore, a search at Amazon shows similar info, but adds the following points:

- Play through the eyes of mystical warriors
- Help an ancient tribe defeat an evil being
- Engaging and nonviolent play
- Emphasis on promoting peace
- A richly atmospheric environment

...and the Editorial Review there reads:

LEGO Bionicle invites players to guide six Toa warriors individually via a third-person chase view on a quest to collect magical masks and thereby defeat the mysterious Makuta. Thinking, as opposed to violence, wins the day, as players gradually unlock more playable characters and explore the vast and richly imagined island of Mata Nui. There are eight large environments in all. Players can also unlock and print out model building instructions and other unique artwork as they progress through ever more challenging levels of play.

Sounds interesting -- I'm sure I'll have to pick it up.  :)

[Dimensioneer]

Quote:

Quote: from Raptordx1 on 7:44 pm on July 26, 2001
Wha? Non violent! Lego is MADE for violence![/quote]
How inspiring, Raptor.

You gave me an idea for a custom Toa -- watch for it this weekend in the Bionicle-Based Creations forum!

[Bryan]

Yeah! Where is the Mac version.  Lucky Virtual PC is being released for OSX:)

For all who don't know there is a green Vahi mask (limited) in the game.

[Bionicle Island]

whew :) , i don't really want another mask to add to the list yet.. i am trying to redesign my mask holder :) picture on BI - I've sent another ฽ for the parts to stop it falling over and to secure it better...

A direct link for you.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/medward....Michael Edwards

[Lego Mecha]

Quote:

Quote: from bryan on 12:20 am on July 31, 2001
Yeah! Where is the Mac version.  Lucky Virtual PC is being released for OSX:)
[/quote]

Let's see, I could buy this game and spend what? ฮ for it plus the cost of VPC...yeah that seems reasonable....

I want TLG to fix this problem of pushing potential customers away from their product because they are too lazy to create a hybrid CD. Other companies do it, so I know it can't be that difficult to do.

[Pohatu2k1]

The mask of time is special enough to not have to cover their foreheads. :) I like it, it looks cool!

[Devor]

Maybe it could be an alternate model with all of the Toas used.  Now that would be big!

[melvin2853]

About that Turaga Nui,  I e-mailed Lego about instructions and they told me the picture was just to inspire you to build your own creations.

But it might still be in the game...........

[Rahi Master]

It should've been Gold or Silver. Maybe some shiny blue or something...

[WraithFive]

Quote:

from Torhu posted at 11:58 pm on Aug. 26, 2001

Be carefull of Amazon, sometimes they tend to give unrealistic dates.  I'll check around the stores after Sept 8th, but I wouldn't let them promise you anything.[/quote]

True enough, but I was moreso pointing out that Amazon says Sept, Bionicle.com says Sept., it's just LEGO S@H that says Backordered till Nov. 30.

[Slizer Lord Vest...]

Quote:

as players gradually unlock more playable characters and explore the vast and richly imagined island of Mata Nui. There are eight large environments in all. Players can also unlock and print out model building instructions and other unique artwork as they progress through ever more challenging levels of play. [/quote]

Hmmm...8 environments, more characters, AND instructions....Mna I have GOT to get this....only thing I dont like is the "non violent" factor....

[Bionicle Island]

If anyone here is getting the PC game, be sure to look out for the Vahi mask :)

Also if someone can email me photo/scans of the new mask and i would be very grateful - also you get credit for it as well on Bionicle Island

Thanks

[Bryan]

Yeah, sorry.

[Lapis Bellator]

It's orange Vahi not green.

[T-Hybrid]

I can't wait to get Khultak's mask.  At last he will get his Vahi.

And yes, it is his Vahi!

[Rahi Master]

Well, I'll stick firmly with the belief that it's a mask intended for anyone, anyone can wear it.

[Bionicle Rex]

Unfortunately the release date for the software has been put off until November 30, 2001. It looks like Lego want to save a Bionicle item for the Holidays.

(Edited by Bionicle at 2:09 pm on Aug. 13, 2001)

[Bryan]

The Game Boy Advance game is also available for Pre Order.

[ShadowCat]

It should have been a color that fits every one and isn't worn by any body.

[T-Hybrid]

Be carefull of Amazon, sometimes they tend to give unrealistic dates.  I'll check around the stores after Sept 8th, but I wouldn't let them promise you anything.

[Lego Mecha]

Ah, typical of Lego...where's the Mac version? Hmmm....methinks I see a trend....

[Dimensioneer]

Quote:

Quote: from Bionicle Island on 9:11 pm on July 27, 2001
If anyone here is getting the PC game, be sure to look out for the Vahi mask :)[/quote]

I'm sure I'll be getting it -- just a matter of waiting now...

[Bionicle Island]

Green Vahi, are you sure its not orange?

Can you confirm please, Thanxs

Michael

[Bionicle Island]

Yer why not :) , i will have to update the design as i am waiting more my orders to come to me... The design uses alot of new elements which you can find on brickbay.. Like 150-200 Technic Axel x2 "Noched"

Etc... it is outdated, the blanks are the missing McDonalds masks ;)

[Pohatu2k1]

I'm am going to get that game! I am kinda glad there is not that much violence, or else my mom would freak out.

[T-Hybrid]

I know... I'm just joking with ya....

I just thought it would be nice for him to have a mask he can call his own...  and since there isn't a Toa for it yet...

[T-Hybrid]

They say the game will have hidden Bionicle building instructions.  Maybe they have instructions that will tell you how to take pieces from the current Toa sets and build the guy who gets Vahi.

[Devor]

cool, I think I'll just by the PC version though...

[Lewa 88]

That's the only reason why I want it, the mask and the building instrcutions. And, if anyone can were it, why is it in Vakama's color, orange?

[WraithFive]

Quote:

from Bionicle posted at 1:08 pm on Aug. 13, 2001

Unfortunately the release date for the software has been put off until November 30, 2001. It looks like Lego want to save a Bionicle item for the Holidays.[/quote]

Actually, no. Just seems that LEGO is shafting their S@H customers, and sending them over to one of the other sites. Amazon has it Sept 8 for PC, 18 for GBA.

Notice, they say Backordered November 30. The bionicle website still says the release date for the games is September.