Hello Greg, I just thought of a quick question:

1. The Bohrok obviously have "teeth," (the white things that are also Kohrok Va's claws) but can they open their mouths or BITE? (In the story)

To my knowledge, they do not bite in the story, mainly because that would be too violent of an action for a LEGO publication.

2. How do the Toa control their masks? What I meen by this is, they can be using the Kakama and then switch over to the Miru using a mental comand. In comic #1, it appears as if Kopaka's new Hau "melds" with his Akaku, so in a sense, a Toa is wearing one mask that contains all the powers of all the masks he's collected. Is this true?

No, it's not. Only the gold masks contained all the power of the six Great Masks. The morphing effect was him exchanging one mask for another. If he had not found the Hau, he could not have morphed the Akaku into it.

3. How/Why did the Bohrok/Bahrag awake? Was it Takua's entering the chamber in the MNOLG that woke them, or did Makuta awaken them? And if Makuta awakened them, why?

Makuta awakened them as a distraction for the Toa in the wake of his defeat. It bought him time to restore his energies.

4. How come in the toys, the Bohrok Va have different colored Krana? ie: yellow, white...

Well, in the same way that Kanohi masks are gray when not worn.. krana are different colors when not in a Bohrok.

5. You have said that you don't keep your sanity. Is it the penguins that steel your sanity?

He didn't answer.

I aked GregF a question about the name "Rahkshi", because I had found something rather interesting about it.

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Hello, Mr. Farshtey. I really appreciate your help here at BZP, keeping all of us updated with the latest news, and answering pressing questions. I'm really looking forward to the future of Bionicle, as I'm sure you and the rest of the staff will keep up the great work! I have one small question that I would like to ask you. Is there any story behind the name "Rahkshi"? Is it completely made-up, or does it mean something? I ask this, because a "Rakshi" is a type of alcoholic drink from Nepal. Were you aware of this? --Rahi Zaku I think they made it up, or tried to anyway, but as you know, just about everything means something in another language. Greg

Okay. Since we've been trying to decipher the writing on the MoL. I thought I'd ask Greg for some help.

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In the preview of the Mask of Light movie.  There is a shot of somebody holding the MoL with writing clearly visible on the inside of the mask. Now...I've noticed a ton of members trying to make out what is engraved on the MoL. Are you able to tell us what it says?  I'm guessing that since it's on the preivew...it's free info to anyone who can translate it, but we're having a heck of a time.  So is it something you are able to give us some help with? Thanks, -T

He replied:

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No, not really. I mentioned to the story team that you guys were trying to translate it, and they said, "good, that's what they're supposed to do." But apparently from our end the translation is a secret until the movie comes out. Greg

So it looks like we're going to work this out ourselves for now. Though it appears that the writing will be deciphered for us in the movie. If I'm mistaken, Greg, please correct me.

QUOTE (T-Hybrid @ Apr 10 2003, 12:12 PM)

Okay. Since we've been trying to decipher the writing on the MoL. I thought I'd ask Greg for some help. QUOTE In the preview of the Mask of Light movie.  There is a shot of somebody holding the MoL with writing clearly visible on the inside of the mask. Now...I've noticed a ton of members trying to make out what is engraved on the MoL. Are you able to tell us what it says?  I'm guessing that since it's on the preivew...it's free info to anyone who can translate it, but we're having a heck of a time.  So is it something you are able to give us some help with? Thanks, -T He replied: QUOTE No, not really. I mentioned to the story team that you guys were trying to translate it, and they said, "good, that's what they're supposed to do." But apparently from our end the translation is a secret until the movie comes out. Greg So it looks like we're going to work this out ourselves for now. Though it appears that the writing will be deciphered for us in the movie. If I'm mistaken, Greg, please correct me.

Lol. Sneaky buggers. Making us use our brains, now, are we?

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QUOTE I have a few questions for you. I'm sure you get thousands, so take your time. 1:if 'the officail greg discusion topic' you said the toa nuva do not have a big focis in 2004. is there going to be a new hero? (besides TOL?) Did I say that? Anyway, can't answer 2004 plot questions at this point. 2: have you seen the real model of the rahshi in real life? if so, how do those 'head plate' things attach? Do you mean the thing with the spikes? They attach to a the body to form a hinge, so they can be lifted up to place the kraata inside. 3: the lurahk's power is to 'turn landscape into mush.' could you describe that, in a more descriptive way? (like, it turns land into swamp?) That description was inaccurate. Lerahk's power is that his staff poisons whatever it touches, including the ground. 4: somthing more fun: what's your favorete rahkshi? mines turahk. (red one)  is colloring is just cool. Hmmmm... I think Lerahk. thats all. I think you do great comics!

thats mine. greg put his relpys in the quote, to make it easyer, that was nice.

ps: silly greg. I meant the head. :rollyeyes:

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QUOTE I have a question for you Oh Greg: Does the Takua leg color change on accident or on purpose and did he like it? Also: Were the matoran afraid to under go the change and do they like the way they end up[as did Pewku and the Gukko bird(i heard it went into the same change of Pewku or were they war-bred)]? Thank GregF P.S. I hope you like your Farshtey Flakes! I am assuming the leg color change was a result of his upgrade, and I am sure he was fine with it. They were probably nervous at first, but they trust the Turaga and knew they would not make them do something that would harm them. Greg

I hope this has not been answered!

Here are my questions

mindstormgirl: Did Makuta build the Bohrok or someone else?

Greg: No, I do not believe Makuta built the bohrok or the bahrag.

mindstormgirl: How was the exo toa fighting the bohrok kal in comic #11?

Greg: After the Bahrag were captured, the Exo-Toa went into automatic mode and, on their own, began guarding the protodermis prison. Unfortunately, they were not powerful enough to stop the Kal.

bilbo- how do you pronounce Rahkshi?
Greg- Rock-she
bilbo-What in the world do the silver and copper olda masks do? The ones in the olda mask and krana packs.
Greg-Well, I know that the Copper masks are masks of victory.. they are ceremonial masks that Matoran wear when they win a competition. The only silver masks I know of are the Mask of Wisdom that the Toa Kaita wore.

bilbo- do the bohrok have to do Makuta? Is the mask o shadows Makuta's mask?
Greg- Only insofar as Makuta unleashed the Bohrok early... but as far as I know, he did not create them nor did he control them.Yes, it is.

I asked GregF a question about Takanuva, and here's his answer.

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QUOTE How is Takanuva pronounced? Taka-nuva, Takan-uva, Tak-anuva, etc? I would say Tah-KAH-NOO-vah. Greg

QUOTE (Kanohi of Indescribable Power @ Apr 15 2003, 01:58 AM)

QUOTE (T-Hybrid @ Apr 13 2003, 05:41 PM) QUOTE (Roca @  Toa of Dessert,Apr 10 2003, 10:15 PM) Anyway, I really don't like it how everyone thinks he has the answers to every problem. Well guess what. HE DOES! He's one of the head storyline writers. I'm pretty sure if he doesn't know something...it doesn't exist. So before you decide to grace us with such a well thoughtout comment, make sure you actually consider what the guy does. K? No proto deduction this time. See it again though...and there will be one. Yeah, just to add something here, Greg put the Vahi into the storyline because he knew we wanted it. He knows the stuff here, believe me.

Maybe we should only post if were are contributing to the
collection of answers, Maybe?

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Sorry to bother you again, but I have a few questions that are bugging me. 1st: You said that the cube was the lock to the cage, and that when the symbols are placed into it, the cage will dissapear, and then the bahrag will be free.  Does this mean that the Toa will lose their powers permenantly? Who said the cube was going to dissolve? The cage disappears, the cube doesn't. 2nd:  Are the symbols going to play a role ever again? It's possible... I'm not certain. 3rd: (Just have to ask this) What was your favorite comic to write? My favorites so far were issue #1 and issue #12. 4th:  You said that the Bohrok Kal need to bring the Xa's into the chamber to re-energize the Bahrag.  Does this mean that they are asleep?  And does this mean that if one krana Xa is missing, the Bahrag won't awake? No, they don't all need to touch them with a krana-kal xa. They just need to be touched with one. Their energies have faded somewhat during their imprisonment. Thank you a lot for your time.

Huh.... I thought I read a post that said the cube would dissolve.... My bad.

This what I asked GregF, these are the answers.

MK: Will the first part of the 2004 have any significance on the future storyline besides filling in "pot holes"?

GF: You will have to wait and see, but every thing in BIONICLE ties into the overall plotline.

MK: Are you aware the Mask Of Shadows, Kraahkan, has "kraa" like from kraata and "hk" from rahkshi. Does this have a purpose that you know of?

GF: Yes, but i have no idea if that was intentional or not.

MK: Does Takanuva have a "tool" besides Ussanui, and if you could reveal it, could you tell me what it is?

GF: Yes, he does, and no, I can't.

MK: Is there a purpose for Ussanui sounding like Ussal Nui?

GF: I believe that was intentional, yes.

QUOTE (T-Hybrid @ Apr 13 2003, 03:41 PM)

QUOTE (Roca @  Toa of Dessert,Apr 10 2003, 10:15 PM) Anyway, I really don't like it how everyone thinks he has the answers to every problem. Well guess what. HE DOES! He's one of the head storyline writers. I'm pretty sure if he doesn't know something...it doesn't exist. So before you decide to grace us with such a well thoughtout comment, make sure you actually consider what the guy does. K? No proto deduction this time. See it again though...and there will be one.

Don't you think that's a tad harsh? I mean, he's by far our best resource, and he knows way more than we do, absolutely! But I also think that it's a mistake the way we all think he's the All-Knowing-All-Powerful-God-of-Bionicle. Any way, my answers:

1) Can 6 Matoran really join into one, like in the McDonald's comic, or was it something just for that comic? Will we ever see it in the story again?
Yes, they can -- and yes, you might, although Matoran rarely play a big part in the comic.

2) If Kraata can infect masks, and can get close enough to touch a Rahi's mask, why can't they just infect all of the Matoran?

They could, possibly, which is why Turaga hunt them. Also, you are talking about getting close to a dumb animal, as opposed to an intelligent Matoran. A Muaka might get close to a kraata thinking it is something good to eat... a Matoran would know to run away from it.

3) Since Kraata can infect masks, would it be possible to have Mukaus, Hois, and Fikous all be servants of Makuta? (Since they wear masks?)
Yes, if Makuta so wished. But I think he feels he has done the Rahi thing and it didn't work, so he is on to other plans.

4) In the movie clip on Bionicle.com where the Toa battle Makuta, are all the pieses swirling overhead the parts of the defeated Shadow Toa?

No, the shadow Toa battle was never shown on the web.

Thank you so much Greg! ~bjj6

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sorry if this is bothering you, but i have some questions #1-can the kraata hook onto the toas head like kanohi The toy can, but the kraata do not do that in the story. They have no reason to -- their job is to infect masks, they can't take over minds on their own. #2-what is the life span of a matoran? Have no idea. #3-why does lewa always get infected, ex. makuta, krana, and then he has a kanohi nuva thats infected, what with that? Because Lewa is the most reckless of the Toa and plunges into things without thinking first. And I do not know what the role of the infected Miru is, but it is not in the storyline or in the movie. #4-is there a turaga for takanuva? No. #5-what does graalok the ash bear look like? Like a bear made out of TECHNIC pieces. thanks for your time                                 ~Dart, Matoran of light~

i ask dumb questions.....

Here's a question I asked.

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QUOTE I have a question about the Vahi.  Will we ever see the Vahi being given and/or used in a flash update on Bionicle.com? That is possible. I also believe there is a scene of Tahu Nuva receiving it in the third Scholastic novel. Greg

Here's some questions I asked him:

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Hello, I have a few more questions: A: I read in the Greg discussion topic this answer to a question: QUOTE  4) In the movie clip on Bionicle.com where the Toa battle Makuta, are all the pieses swirling overhead the parts of the defeated Shadow Toa? No, the shadow Toa battle was never shown on the web. Does this mean there were shadow toa? Could you give me some info on these shadow toa? The shadow Toa were originally intended to appear in the first PC game, which was cancelled. Currently, they are slated to appear in the first Scholastic BIONICLE novel. They are essentially dark versions of the Toa created by Makuta. B:What does the Ussanui do? I mean, is it a submarine for the ToL, or car for the ToL, or a plane etc. It's a vehicle.. I think of it as kind of like a bobsled, because it has runners. C: Takanuva(ToL) has mostly the same parts as Gali Nuva, except for mask and tool. Am I correct? Don't know, but Takanuva isn't Gali Nuva. Thanks for your time, HN

I think that clears up the shadow Toa debate.

HN

QUOTE (Hulud Nuva @ Apr 17 2003, 10:00 PM)

Here's some questions I asked him: QUOTE Hello, I have a few more questions: A: I read in the Greg discussion topic this answer to a question: QUOTE  4) In the movie clip on Bionicle.com where the Toa battle Makuta, are all the pieses swirling overhead the parts of the defeated Shadow Toa? No, the shadow Toa battle was never shown on the web. Does this mean there were shadow toa? Could you give me some info on these shadow toa? The shadow Toa were originally intended to appear in the first PC game, which was cancelled. Currently, they are slated to appear in the first Scholastic BIONICLE novel. They are essentially dark versions of the Toa created by Makuta. B:What does the Ussanui do? I mean, is it a submarine for the ToL, or car for the ToL, or a plane etc. It's a vehicle.. I think of it as kind of like a bobsled, because it has runners. C: Takanuva(ToL) has mostly the same parts as Gali Nuva, except for mask and tool. Am I correct? Don't know, but Takanuva isn't Gali Nuva. Thanks for your time, HN I think that clears up the shadow Toa debate. HN

about the ToL having mostly the same parts as Gali Nuva, I thought the ToL have the same parts as the rest of the other Nuva's

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about the ToL having mostly the same parts as Gali Nuva, I thought the ToL have the same parts as the rest of the other Nuva's

No, he has Gali's arms and legs. You know how she has Nuva legs for her arms? So does the ToL.

HN

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B:What does the Ussanui do? I mean, is it a submarine for the ToL, or car for the ToL, or a plane etc. It's a vehicle.. I think of it as kind of like a bobsled, because it has runners.

COOOL! A bobsled! (Wonder how it homes in?)

ANNNDDD!!!! 1k of posts!

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Sorry if im starting to get on your nerves, but i got more questinos : #1 do the bohrok kal have more than 1 krana-kal each? Yes. #2 this isnt really a question, but in Theft of fire, the Matoran, that had a Red speed, black body, and red feet, i had thought of him before that update was there. I had thought of him when you guys came up with the boxor. I haven't seen the update, so don't know what you are referring to. #3 why are their no creatures in ko-koro, or ko-wahi on bionicle.com? It's frozen there, so not many creatures exist. #4 wich is your favorite matoran? and have you made up any matoran? I don't really have one, and no. #5 what were the peices swirling above makuta in the MNOLG? was that the peices of his true form? Those were pieces of the form he had assumed at that time, I believe. #6 am i getting on your nerves? No.       ~Thanks for your time, Dart, Matoran of light and toa of Metal~

SO nowe all know what those peices above makuta were

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I'm sorry to bother you again, Greg, but I came up with a few questions, thanks:

1.) Will we see the Exo-Toa after the Kal storyline, you said they were coming back, but we only saw them for five seconds before they were obliterated by the Kal?
That was their return. I was told that they had to be destroyed before the start of the movie. But they might return, you never know.

2.) You might not be able to answer this, but what is the Mask of Shadows power? I've heard it can spread darkness, or something, but that sounds kinda weak, so I wanted to check with you on that.

Can't answer it yet.

3.) You most likely can't answer this one, too, but what happens to the Nuva Symbols, will they end up staying at the Suvas? Or will the Toa absorb it or something? In my opinion, the Nuvasation made the Toa weaker if they need the Symbols to keep their elemental powers.

I see your point. But it also, I think, makes it even more important for the Toa to stop Makuta, since he can strike at them that way.

4.) I heard this on a Before Time discussion topic, did Makuta awaken the Bahrag and Bohrok early to avert the Toa?

Yes.

5.) Does the ToL have the a tool like Makuta's, cause in a few discussions, there was a link to this poster, it had the ToL with a weapon like Makuta's?

He does have a tool, I can't discuss what it is.

6.) Can the new Matoran change into the Matoran-Nui?
I am sure there will be a combination model, yes.



7.) A lot of BZPers are wondering about the Shadow Toa, are they a major plot in the story, or just a one time dud (as in they aren't essential to the storyline)?

The shadow Toa were a plot point that was supposed to show up in the first PC game. When that game was cancelled, they didn't end up making an appearance anywhere, so no, they are not essential to the storyline (they are from back in the 2001 story). But the current plan is to show that scene in the first Scholastic novel.

8.) I know that Vahi questions must annoy you, since you get so many, but, can the Vahi slow time enough, so it comes to a complete stop.

Not a complete stop, I don't think, no, but they can slow it considerably.

9.) IF the ToL lives through the movie, will he stay in the storyline or will he just go away or anything? I guess that what I'm really asking is, since you already said he won't die soon, will Takanuva be in any other storylines?

All I can tell you is that I know of no plans to eliminate the character. What role he will play in future stories I honestly don't know at this point, but there are no plans that I am aware of to get rid of the character.

Thanks sooo much for your time





I hope the Exo-Toa return!

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I'm sorry to email you again so soon, but I've got more questions:

1.) What are the names of the Bohrok-Kal Kaitas?
I can answer this, but it will have to wait until next week -- I am off work until Tuesday and don't have access to the info.

2.) If they have any, what are the names of the VA Kaitas, the Bohrok Kaitas, and the Bahrag combiner?
I'm not aware of names for the Va or the Bahrag combiner, since none of them were in the story. I will have to check and see if there are names for the Bohrok ones.

3.) I don't know if I made myself clear last time, does Takanuva have the same weapon as Makuta?
You did -- but I am not answering tool or mask power questions yet. Also, I have seen the Takanuva set close-up, but not the Makuta set.

4.) About what year should BIONICLE run til if there are no setbacks and the brand doesn't die out by then (not saying it will die out, just an if)?
I doubt there is a set year it will end -- any more than there is one for, say, Power Rangers. As long as there is interest in it, and sales for the toy, we will keep adding to the mythos.

Thanks again!









Too bad he can't answer anything yet , but I really want to know the names of the Bohrok and Kal Kaitas!

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Don't want to bother you but I have a few questions:

1. How did the flat symbols taken from the suvas in comics 9 and 10 become round, semi-circlish symbols in comic 11?
Not sure what you are referring to. I know that there are sort of holograms of the symbols around cube to indicate where they fit. I will have to go back and look at the comics to see what you mean.

2. In which comic does Takanuva first make an appearance?
He's currently scheduled for issue 14, pending approval of the script.

3. Are there any scenes that appear in both the comics and the movie?
Very few.

Thanks in advance


So, Takanuva's in #14!


ast1

I asked Greg about the next Proto-Squad pacakge for all you Proto-Squad members. Here's what he said:

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QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE Do you have any info at all about the next Proto-Squad package? Only thing I have heard is that it is a Rahkshi tease, I believe. Greg ok, thanks. so no actuall LEGO sets that you know about. No, the next set you are getting is a Rahkshi, but that won't be until closer to the release date, probably May or June. Greg

So we get Rahkshi soon!

ok this is what i asked

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QUOTE  umm i just have one will the toa nuva use those attacks agien on makuta like the first time they faght him????

this is what he said

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You'll have to watch the movie and see. Greg

darn it just kidding

Here are the 9 questions I asked GregF:

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OK, I've got some questions. 1. In MNOLG, Whenua, when asked about Onu-koro, says, "Biodermis, the stuff of life, is brought from deposits within the earth and traded amongst the Tohunga." I already knew that they mined solid protodermis in Onu-Koro. Is "Biodermis" just an early name for protodermis? (I know you've said you had nothing to do with MNOLG, but I just wondered if you would know anything about it.) GregF: Yes, I am pretty sure that is just an early name, as I have never heard the term used. 2. If it is, how exactly is it "the stuff of life?" Do they eat it?  GregF: A lot of people have asked that question. We haven't explored all that protodermis is used for, but it plays a big part in everything they build. So that may be what he meant. 3. I also noticed that Kopeke survived being frozen in ice. Could Ta-Kornans survive in lava? Or can all Tohunga simply survive being frozen? GregF: No, Ta-Matoran cannot survive in lava, although they might have more resistance to it than others. Kopeke may have been the equivalent of cryogenically frozen, so that he was able to revive. 4. About Ta-Kornans in lava, Lava-surfing is said to be very dangerous. So what would happen if a Matoran fell in lava? GregF: Most likely they would be dissolved eventually. Also, a few basic questions that I've never seen answered: 5. Can any mask become infected? GregF: Yes. 6. Can infected masks be de-infected? GregF: Not that I know of. 7. Can any mask be destroyed? GregF: It might be possible, but I am not aware of its ever happening. 8. Also, how long has Makuta been on Mata-Nui before the coming of the Toa? GregF: A long, long time. 9. Related: How much time on Mata-Nui has passed since the coming of the Toa to now, as they're facing the Kal (the end of comic 11)? GregF: We haven't really nailed that down, but less time than has passed in the real world, obviously. I know you're very busy, so sorry for taking up your time.

QUOTE (Bart @ Apr 19 2003, 11:13 AM)

1.WILL THERE BE GRAY MASKS BESIDES WHENUA 2.COULD THERE BE DIFERR COLERED VAHI LIKE SILVER,GOLD,RED,WHITE,GREEN,BLACK,BROWN,AND BLUE

You're supposed to pm aswers (sp?) to Gregf and then post the answeres (sp?) here. Here's one that I did.

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I have a question thats been bugging me. In comic#11 when Pohatu Nuva and Ouna Nuva remove the Krana-Kal from Tahnok-Kal, Tahnok-Kal's Krana-Kal starts talking. Is this because it is a Krana-Za-Kal, or is it always the Krana-Kal thats talking?


All krana-kal can communicate. It is part of what makes them different from standard krana.

Greg


I was right some people were saying it talked because it was a ZA but all of them can talk.

I asked him another one:

Hello Greg, Today I got my Legoland Billund Copper Mask Pack in the mail today. On the back of the card, it says:

"The copper masks Kanohi Huna and Kanohi Komau are only to be found in Mata Nui's dark underground caves and tunnels. The special material gives the masks an extra boost to thier powers. It takes more time for the wearer to master them, but they will be all the more effective."

What?¿?¿? I thought that they had no powers at all! Please help me! Thank you, bjj6

That is the first I have heard of that. I will have to track down where it came from.

Greg

Wow! He's gonna track it down! *Does a little dance...*

1. Do Toa have festivities like Christmas, or Halloween?
It is possible that the Matoran have holidays -- certainly naming ceremonies would be a major holiday.

2. What is the pourpose of the White Metal Krana-Kal if the Sterling Silver does that invincibility thing?
It's just a less expensive version to produce.

3. Up to what comics have been approved and written so far? Last I heard, it was #14.
14 has been written, but not approved yet.

4. DO the Rahkshi combine in the movie?
No,

5. What are the Kaita names for the Bohrok, Bohrok-Kal and Bohrok Va?
I don't have the Kal ones at my fingertips just now, and I am not sure if there are names for the Bohrok and Bohrok Va.

6. Can the Turaga really combine into the Turaga Nui?
Yes.

7. Up to what year have you guys planned the storyline up to? I heard that the "high and mighty" members of your team know the basic of arch of all of them, but one cannot be so sure.
My understanding is that there are at least 7 "books" of BIONICLE, and we are just finishing the first book this year.

8. Is this image the Rahkshi logo? Because I saw it on a canister top somewhere in Brickshelf.
I will have to check it later.

9. Do the Matoran speak English? I have been wondering this is kind of coincidental that they speak English, like the beings a billion light-years away from them. And that is usually the kind of thing you only see on Start Trek. So do they?
I doubt it, but if we wrote it in the language they do speak, you wouldn't be able to understand it.

10. I have been wondering about the PC game. Why are you the Toa, the Nuva and the ToL in one game? I believe you once said the Bohrok were in there too. If so, are the Kal?
I am not sure if the Kal are or not, they may be. They are just trying to get as much in there as possible.

11. Will more Matoran Bios appear soon?
Don't know.

I thought I remember that the Island of Mata-Nui is the resting body of the god, not just named in his honor. Is that right?

No, the legend as I have always heard it, and as it is in the movie, is that Mata Nui brought his people to the island, and they named it in his honor.

What do the shadow toa look like (pics or describe with details)? Do their Kanohi have different names?

I believe they are basically ebony versions of the Toa. And no, their Kanohi do not have different names -- they have the same Kanohi and powers as the Toa Olda did.

Where do the toa find the Makoki Stones?
Don't know -- the Makoki Stones did not play a part in the comic at all. I would have to check with the other BIONICLE story team members.

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Sorry, I know you get tons of PMs, but I just have one question, which you may not know the answer to or want to reveal yet. If not, that's fine. But here it is: how many Matoran live in each village? Also, I know you won't answer this because other people have asked, but how do Matoran keep up their populations? If they die, they have to be able to create new ones. Are they built? Thanks in advance!                                                                     Gukko

Greg said:

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I had always heard there were 12 Matoran in each village, but a great deal more are pictured in the movie -- that may be artistic license, I don't know. I do know that it is highly unlikely that any new Matoran have come into being during the time they have been on the island.

Only 12?!? That's not very many! Only... lets see... 72 Matoran on the island!

QUOTE (Gukko @ Apr 20 2003, 09:56 PM)

QUOTE Sorry, I know you get tons of PMs, but I just have one question, which you may not know the answer to or want to reveal yet. If not, that's fine. But here it is: how many Matoran live in each village? Also, I know you won't answer this because other people have asked, but how do Matoran keep up their populations? If they die, they have to be able to create new ones. Are they built? Thanks in advance!                                                                     Gukko Greg said: QUOTE I had always heard there were 12 Matoran in each village, but a great deal more are pictured in the movie -- that may be artistic license, I don't know. I do know that it is highly unlikely that any new Matoran have come into being during the time they have been on the island. Only 12?!? That's not very many! Only... lets see... 72 Matoran on the island!

12?

Man...

That is weird....

Oh well, think about how many we have seen in the comics.... two, three?

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Sorry again to bother you.
Just three questions.

1. Do you write the blurbs in the middle of the comics?
Yes.

2. In the blurb in the middle of Comic 10, a line of text says: "From the chronicles of Takua." Will the chronicles ever be published? The new Bionicle book series is called "Bionicle Chronicles". Are they the Chronicles of Takua?
No, they're not. I don't know if the Chronicles will be published or not.

3. Will the Book series have anything new aside from the Shadow Toa, or is it just a recap for new fans?

There are going to be a lot of new things... scenes you didn't see that happened in between pages of the comics, battles you didn't see, things like Tahu getting the Vahi, etc.

Thanks in Advance

Ast1

well here's what i ask't him
i am very sorry too annoy you with my qestion's but i have to ask you
1.can you tell me about lihii the surfer?
No, not really.

2. do a kraata in one form have wings?
No.

3.will we see makuta again after 2003?
Probably, but not in the same form.

4. what bohrok swerm attack't ko koro?
Most likely the Tahnok.

5.will le koro and onu koro will be in the new storyline?
Which new storyline? The movie storyline? Onu-Koro will be, yes.

6.why did kopeke disine chenge'd?
Don't know. Probably a result of all the other Matoran design changes.

7.can you tell me just a little info on 2004?
Nope.

8. what bohrok kal stole lewa simble?
Not sure.

9.i am going to denmark in a month can i help lego in their storyline of bionicle their?
I don't see how, sorry.

10.why didnt mata nui wake up after the toa defeted makuta?
Because the Toa did not have the full information on how to wake him up yet.
that's it thank you for your time

Here's some he answered today:

Q:Are there any romance/relationship in the Mask of Light movie?
A:Not really.

Q:Is the movie okay to watch as a teenager like me,or is it the little kid type of movie?
A:Well,I am an adult, and I enjoyed it -- so I think you will too.

Q:Is any of the Rahkshi female?
A:No

Q.Are the Bohrok a special plan made up by the great beings to wipe out Makuta when the island is over infected?
A:No, but that is a good suggestion.

Q:How is it to answer questions?Is it fun to help,or are you tired of us?
A:I enjoy it..it is one of the highlights of my day.

Q:Wich character is your personal favorite in bionicle?
A:Oh, that's easy...Kopaka.

Q:Is it possible to write in a little black and white Ko-Koran matoran with a black hau called Hitotu into the comics?He's my made up character and I would be thankful forever if this was possible.It doesnt matter if it's a bi-role.
A:Unfortunately, no, I can`t use fan-created stuff for legal reasons.

Q:How old are you?
A:37.

Q:How did you find this forum?And what is the reason you registered?
A:To be honest, I don`t remember.But I registered because I saw a lot of misinformation flying around and I wanted to be able to correct it.

Here's the answers from What I asked GregF

TN675:Will the toa ever change again?

GregFNo, no plans for that any time soon.

TN675:The bahrag are said to be imprisoned in a proto cage,does this mean bahrag nuva/kal?

GregF:No -- they are imprisoned in a protodermis cage, they are not immersed in liquid protodermis.

TN675:The toa if they triumph over the kal/bahrag,wouldn't the rahkshi/makuta just steal the symbols and render the toa nuva powerless again?

GregF:I am assuming that the Toa Nuva will take better care of the symbols next time now that they know how powerful they are.

TN675:If the bahrag are defeated will the swarms still function under the influence of the toa nuva?

GregF:No -- the swarms have returned to their nests at the command of the Kal to wait for the call again.

TN675:The le-koronan always seem to be to be captured why is this and does this mean another toa of air capture?

GregF:No -- and the Le-Matoran have only been captured once, by the Bohrok.

TN675:Will the rahi ever play a big part in the storyline again?

GregF:It's possible, yes.

TN675:In commic #6 pohatu says "Then they can tell us all about it on their way of the island"but then the krana are just buried in pits in the koro why is this?

GregF:It's a figure of speech. He didn't mean it literally.

TN675:How do the turaga get the noble masks?

GregF:The Toa gathered them for them when they gathered the six Great Masks.

TN675:Will the kal complete their mission and if they do will the kal strike with the swarms?

GregF:No, most likely if the Bahrag were released, the Kal would go back into hibernation, their job done. Their mission is solely to free the Bahrag, not to cleanse the island."

TN675:In our terms of measurment what wuold 1 bio be equal to?

GregF:I believe it is roughly a meter.

TN675:What is the main use of hardend protodermis?

GregF:It's used for many things, primarily for construction.

TN675:How did the bohrok change to bohrok kal?

GregF:Six Bohrok were mutated by the Bahrag into Bohrok-Kal

TN675:The Kratta as you've said anything they touch becomes infected is this the source of infected kanohi from the origanal line?

GregF:Yes.

TN675:What exactly is the "Before-Time"?

GregF:That's something we are not revealing yet... but think about what the Bohrok were trying to do, and what the island would have looked like if they had succeeded.

TN675:What noise do the Rahkshi make?

GregF:Kind of a hiss.

TN675:If the Kal/Bahrag are defeted will the Tahnok swarm stay in space circleing the planet on which Mata-Nui is located on or will they return to the Tahnok Nest?

GregF:My guess is that particular group (which was not the entire swarm) will stay in orbit .. because even if gravity were restored, they are beyond its effects now.


TN675:I've heard that the Bionicle movie may be postponed to NOV 2003 is this true?

GregF:No,as far as I know, it is still September.


TN675:Howcome The matoran that came w/ the bionicle powerpack is named Hafu when Taipu has the black Ruru?

GregF:I think the Hafu Matoran set coming out this year has a black Ruru as well.


TN675:Which Toa/Nuva is the strogest in your opinion?

GregF:Physically strongest? Onua or Pohatu.


TN675:Which Kal in your opinion is the strongest?

GregF:Probably Pahrak-Kal, although strength doesn't really come into play since they rely on their powers so much.


TN675:Howcome the Toa/Nuva dont have spare parts to store their tools on thier backs.

GregF:Just weren't designed that way.

TN675:Who is your favorite Toa/Nuva?

GregF:Kopaka.

TN675:Who does the misprint yellow kaukau belong to?

GregF:Well, I can't say definitively, but if it was a misprint, doesn't that mean it's a mistake? So it probably doesn't belong to anyone, it was just a production error.

TN675:Why does Vakama look like he has a unibrow in the mol trailer?

GregF:Eyebrows were added to some characters for the same reasons that hands were (in part).. for them to be more expressive on screen.


TN675:What will happen to the Rahkshi/kratta after the Rahkshi saga is over?


GregF:You'll have to wait and see.


TN675:Who was the voice in the Bohrok-Kal cds?

GregF:I have no idea, I've never met him. I believe all the recordings are done in Europe.


TN675:Besides being the chronichler and calling the toa to Mata-Nui what is Takua's importance in the story?

GregF:That's a lot of importance right there, isn't it? What else do you need?


TN675:How many Matoran olda can you make using parts from the other 8 maotan olda and other stes?

GregF:I have absolutely no idea.

TN675:On page 12 of comic 11 what is the symbol on the right side of the cube?

GregF:The only shot of the cube I see in the issue is on page 11 of the story .. and it shows the symbols for Tahu, Pohatu, and I think Onua's though it does not look quite right to me.

TN675:About how tall are the Bohrok/Kal in our measurment?

GregF:They are about the same size as the Toa, so I would say somewhere around six or seven feet high.

TN675:How did the Bahrag arrive on Mata-Nui?

GregF:Can't answer that. But... who says they "arrived?" Maybe they were always there?

TN675:Do you know where on Mata-Nui is Mata-Nui sleeping?

GregF:Yes.

TN675:Out of the three seires of comics which was most fun to write?

GregF:Probably the Kal, because they were the first bad guys who could talk.

TN675:Is the stone that Onua and Pohatu used to defeat Tahnok-Kal a koli ball?

GregF:No, it is just a polished stone.

TN675:Was the Bohrok nest men to be in the Makuta's lair?If so is he somehow conected to the Bahrag/Swarms?

GregF:Bohrok nests are all over the place on Mata Nui... but he is connected, in that he is the one who unleashed them.



Thanks GregF

TN675





I will edit my post whenever I ask more of him.

1. Can you give me the "official" details on the summoning stone thing with Takua? Makoki stones, summoning the Toa, etc. And did Takua really land on the beach and lose his memory? (If you don't know the answers, could you check with the story team and report back on that?)
All I know that about is that Takua gathered the stones, used them to summon the Toa, and was outcast as a result. I believe the whole thing took place in one of the GameCube games.

2. Are the Bohrok in the PC game?
Not sure. Will have to check.

3. Will you see Takanuva, the Ussanui or Graalok in the MNOLG2?
Takanuva, possibly, yes. Ussanui I am not certain, and Graalok I doubt since he plays a tiny role in the film.

4. Why the heck were their supposedly 12 Matoran in a villiage?! That is like 72 Matoran on the island. With the rest of the good guys, that is 85 sentient good guys(counting Takanuva).
All I know is that is what I always heard - that only a relatively small number were on the island.

5. What are the "official" names of the Mata Nuian Pirahna and Seahorse? I'm interested.
There are none. They are not important characters in the movie, so we did not come up with names for them.

6. Do you have the original rules, before they started using the sticks, for the game of Koli? I like that version a little batter, at least at the playable level, because I like soccer.
I only have one set of rules.

7. Suggestion: Have you actually played MNOLG? Because there are tons of things that members have been wondering pertaining to that, and you should identify them. It'd help a lot.
No, I have not gotten all the way through it. Questions on that I have to forward to the web team. I simply haven't had time.

Here's my ones. there not very helpful

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I no u have alot of PMs but please answer these Qs! ! ! 1.In the mask of light trailer it shows eyes behing Makuta Is that his eyes or is it Mata-nui!?! Did mata-nui turn bad aswell and persuade his brother to become bad! Or does Makuta have some boss telling him what to do. No to both suggestions. 2. Will the bionicle saga ever end? Like when Mata-nui wakes up? Or when he tells the truth to the toa about  him being evil maybe? Mata Nui is not evil. And the saga will only end if the toys stop selling, probably. 3. Is it possible to get a Vahi at legoland Windsor? I don't think so -- they were only ever offered through a store giveaway here, I don't think the LEGOLANDs ever had them. Thanks for your time, Ultimate Nuva.

heres my quick little question:

Mr. Greg,
Hello! sorry to bother you. I love the comics. Cant wait to see what happens next! I have a question however, do you know of a way to obtain a monthly subscription to the book? The only ones i have gotten are the ones that came with the Lego Magazine, and that was a couple months apart. Any info would help, thanks!


Hi

The comic only comes out every other month with the magazine.. at this point, we don't offer it as a separate subscription. We only do, at this point, those six issues a year.

Greg

Thanks Greg!!!

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I PMed you Sunday or some thing asking you if you knew the names of the Kal Kaita, Bohrok Kaita, VA Kaita, the Bahrag combiner, the alternate Exo-Toa and alternate Boxor. You said you could get the names on Tuesday. What are the names? Thanks in advance!


The Kal Kaita names are Bohrok-Kal Kaita Za (brown, black and red) and Bohrok-Kal Kaita Ja (green, blue, and white). If names exist for the other things you asked about, I am not aware of them -- if things don't figure into the storyline, a lot of times they aren't given official names.

Greg



Za Kal and Ja Kal- I LIKE IT!!!

Mine:

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QUOTE Hi Greg, I have just one question. What rescource is used to make the Kanohi, is it Protodermis? Is the reason they can't use it because it has run out? And did the Turaga make the Kanohi, both Noble and Great? Thanks, Bisc and Toa Actually, what is used to make Kanohi, and who makes them, will all be revealed in next year's storyline. Greg

Here are my questions.

Hello Mr.Farshety. I have a few questions. Not all of them are about the storyline. i hope you don't mind
(I know how busy you are...)

1: When will the Koli rules be on Bionicle.Com?
Hopefully around May.

2: What is Takanuva's weapon?
Can't answer it yet.

3: In the MOL trailer, what is that worm thing in the vial?
It's a kraata.

4: Do the Toa Nuva ever become Toa Kaita in the future?
Yes, they do, in one of the comics this year.

5: Is Takua NOT Takanuva?
I can't answer anything on who Takanuva is or is not, sorry.

6: How do Matoran reproduce?
Not biologically. That's all I can tell you.

7: Can the new Matoran sets throw disks?
No, they play koli.

8: How big are the Rahkshi compared to a Toa?
Do you mean the toys or the characters?

9: Are there anymore Matoran like Takua? (With different colored masks and stuff?)
Not that I know of.

10: What is the name of those new hammer things the Matoran have?
They are koli sticks.

And now a Non-Bionicle question.

1: What other Comic series have you worked on?
This is my first experience writing comic books.

Thanks in advance.
~Koli Ball Champ.


Thanks very much Greg!

And another one:

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QUOTE Hi Greg, And sorry, this is the last question of the week, I promise. Will the old Matoran design ever be reintroduced into the storyline somehow, even if it means a prequil? Personaly I love them and am buying a second set of them. Bisc and Toa Is it impossible? No. Is it likely? Probably no to that too. Although it would make sense in a prequel to have the Matoran look the old way, I think the reasoning will be that it has been established that Makuta robbed them of their powers, etc., over the thousands of years they were on Mata Nui, and that would explain the change in their body shape. Greg

I got a few questions answered, not much though.

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I have a few questions. 1. Does Takanuva have a symbol? Not that I know of. 2. Is Takanuva nuva? This is purely my opinion, but I don't believe so. I may be wrong, but my idea of a nuva is someone who is immersed in protodermis. And he wasn't. 3. Who is stronger, Pohatu or Onua? Good question. I would have to put money on Onua is he is wearing the Mask of Strength. If he isn't, they are probably equal. 4. The Toa originally had different ages. What were they? It was never nailed down, except that Lewa was the youngest and I think Onua was the oldest. But we scrapped that idea early on. Thanks.

Here's some:

Q:How is the Rahkshi introduced in the movie?
A:Not giving away movie plot.

Q:Does the Toa Of Light stay after the movie?Or does it only appear in the movie and then disappear?
A:There are no plans that I know of to eliminate the character.

Q:Will the 2004 enemy be some of the Bahrag and Makuta,or completely new?
A:No Bahrag or Bohrok in `04... new enemies for the most part.

Q:Wich one of the Turaga is the wisest?
A:My money would be on Nokama.

Q:Will the Rahkshi be updated in the future like the Toa and Bohrok?
A:No plans to that I know of.

hay it's me again sorry to botter
1.what are the rahkshi powers?(i know we all know them but some of them are not sure)
Shattering of obstacles
Fragmentation
Poison
Power absorption
Fear
Anger

2.do the matoran mask's have power's?
No, I don't think so.

3.do the rahi mask's have power's?
No.

4.are the new matoran who's bios where added to bionicle.com sell as a set or at mcdoneld's?

I haven't looked at the new bios, but I do know there is no McDonald's promotion for them. The only six Matoran being made available in sets this year are Kopeke, Matoro, Hahli, Hewkii, Hafu, and Macku.

5.how did makuta's form changed?
Makuta can change his form to whatever he wants it to be. It's one of his powers.
that's it thank you very much

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Hello, Maybe youre tyred of recieving PMs, but I have a question: Will the movie leave us in question, or with a concluding ending? Thank you, Raba2 Both  Lots of questions will be answered.. and lots more new ones left to be answered. Greg

Heres MY question.

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QUOTE Hey Greg, I know you're busy and all, but heres a question. Is the MOL movie going to be released in Singapore? Don't know, but will try to find out for you. Greg

I hope so!

I pmed greg & got this
Q:is Graahlok the ash bear just a pile of bricks or does
she acturley have a structior(sp).If so will she be buildable(But not in a set)?

A:no.She does have a strutior.I heard rumors that there were instructoins for her on the dvd.

so graahlok is buildable...cooooollllllllllllll

1. Do the Toa Nuva Kaita, or any Kaita, show up in the Mask of Light?
No.

2. This is all I want to know about this: Is the creator of Kanohi a Matoran?
Can't answer it.

3. What "book" will we learn more about the before-time?
I have no idea. I am only aware of the storyline through next year.

4. Why aren't the new Matoran bios updated with the new look? Wouldn't it be simpler to do that?
Well, a lot of those Matoran are not being produced as toys, and my guess is art does not exist for them in the new look. We had the same problem with some of the Scholastic books... the art guys in Denmark are already on to designs for 2004 and 2005, and we didn't have much in the way of new Matoran art.

5. Do the Rahkshi Kaita have a name? If so, what is it?
Yes .. Rahkshi Kaita Za and Rahkshi Kaita Vo.

6. If you put the Krana codes in a certain column order, then the first letter of each straight down spell "Bionicle." Does the rest of the code have any meaning?
Not that I know of.

7. How do the Bahrag generate Krana?
My guess is they have some "primordial soup" that creates them.

8. How does Makuta generate the Kraata, and did he create the Rahkshi?
The kraata are part of Makuta's substance... he pulls them from within his armor. And yes he did make the Rahkshi.

9. Does a Kraata infect a Kanohi by touching it, or by getting close to it?
Has to touch it.

10. Did the creator of Kanohi create the Vahi, Avohkii and Kraahkan? If so, did Makuta steal the Kraahkan or what?
I don't know... my guess, though, is that the Kraahkan at least existed before a lot of the other Masks of Power.

11. What is up with the change in Puku's look? In the MNOLG, he looked a lot like a Ussal(well, he was one). But now he looks like a big, bukly tank. What caused this? Does the Turaga's body-change thing work on Ussal's? Are all Ussals mutated?!!
No, Pewku has just grown older. Ussals change as they grow, just like any other animal does.

12. What exactly is a Gukko bird? Is it a mutated Kahu?
It's not a mutated Kahu, it is simply the new name for a Kahu.

13. I know you probably can't answer this, but in a the Mata Nui legend thingie it says Mata Nui brought the Matoran to this land. Where did the Matoran and Mata Nui originate from?
You will have a better idea of that next year.

14. Will you guys reveal who made the Bohrok, Managaia tunnels, underground paths, temples and stuff in '04?
Not in '04, no.

15. Will we see the Kinis(the temples) anytime soon?
Yes, I think so.

-Crystal Matrix