With the metru-nui storyline coming out faster than you can say Holy Kanohi, 10 times fast one has to wonder... is the bionicle storyline getting older? One too many twists and turns for a lot of younger people. Does anyone else agree? i mean i am thirteen, and i can understand, but my sister or my father cant! even by best freind cant understand. Post oppinions here.

Yup, IMO, the Bionicle storyline is getting the attention from older people more than kids now.

And just wait till 2004....

-Rah

Yep, undoubtedly. From what we've seen in Bink's article on Metru Nui, the plot next year will run a lot deeper than it ever did before, and it may be too much for younger fans to completely understand.

Yes, it is getting more mature.

It's about time. It's returning back to the level that it was at in the MNOLG, and frankly I'm glad. The storyline was always the best part about Bionicle anyway, and I'm glad it's getting deeper and more complicated.

Yeah it looks to be getting more mature. The story and plot seem alot better this time around. Hopefully the movie won't be too kiddie and maybe some actuall sword fighting or whatever it is the Toa Metru use.

QUOTE (Darkti @ Nov 9 2003, 02:58 PM)

...or whatever it is the Toa Metru use.

I think they use Kanoka launchers. I'm not %100 sure on that, though.

I dunno if I'd call it "adult", but it looks pretty exciting. Although not as good as the "Kanohi Saga" ( What I call the time when the Toa came down to Mata Nui, found the Kanohi, and battled Makuta for the first time. ) That was truly the best story Bionicle has ever had.

Hmm, it is getting more deeper, but that attracks me even more. I like storylines like that. I don't think it is getting to old for a kid, especially the ones that BIONICLE is aimed for.

QUOTE

I think they use Kanoka launchers. I'm not %100 sure on that, though.

Actually, I believe GregF said that they use other "tools".

QUOTE

Although not as good as the "Kanohi Saga"

Are you kidding me? This storyline is going to be WAY better than the last 2 years. * reads article about next year* How can this next year not be better than last years and the year before?

*~>TOL<~*

QUOTE (Jango Fett @ Nov 9 2003, 02:40 PM)

I dunno if I'd call it "adult", but it looks pretty exciting. Although not as good as the "Kanohi Saga" ( What I call the time when the Toa came down to Mata Nui, found the Kanohi, and battled Makuta for the first time. ) That was truly the best story Bionicle has ever had.

...so far.

I suppose it's aiming toward a bit older of an audience this time. I'm quite excited about the way this new storyline is turning out. The mystery of the Bionicle universe was what got me interested in this stuff in the first place, but it seemed to start rolling downhill with the Kal. The MoL chapter was cool, but not really much in the way of mystery. Now, we have practically a whole new story, which although there is already much information about, there's just as much that's unknown. I can hardly wait for '04!

Well I think it's getting aimed at a slightly older audience, and I for one like that. I think they're doing it to keep fans and you all have to admit, you wouldn't stay with something very long if the storyline was too "kiddy"...

Yes, I think it is getting more adult. It also is beginning to have stuff little kids wouldn't understand like betrayal and stuff like that. Next thing you know the theater movie that I hear is coming in spring 2005 will be PG-13.(< which I have no problem with though)

Personally, I think that as long as it's not violent, gory, and all of those REALLY adult things... then it's not adult.

It may be getting more complicated, but it's for the better. I'm sure that Lego relized all the older Bionicle fans...

...:::FH

It isn't fully adult and it isn't fully kiddy it is more in the middle, young adults such as teens.

I like the way the story lines going because I don't want it to be a baby story line.

QUOTE (--ToaOfLife-- @ Nov 9 2003, 02:51 PM)

Hmm, it is getting more deeper, but that attracks me even more. I like storylines like that. I don't think it is getting to old for a kid, especially the ones that BIONICLE is aimed for. QUOTE I think they use Kanoka launchers. I'm not %100 sure on that, though. Actually, I believe GregF said that they use other "tools". QUOTE Although not as good as the "Kanohi Saga" Are you kidding me? This storyline is going to be WAY better than the last 2 years. * reads article about next year* How can this next year not be better than last years and the year before? *~>TOL<~*

Because BIONICLE was new then. Everything was new and intensely interesting. Quest for the Masks was probably the best story. I'm excited, but the Toa are leaving. I'll miss them. Bionicle is evolving, but I think in the end, it will come all the way back to the beginning ending with familiar faces. And yes, it is getting to be for older people. I hope by 2005, the theatrical movie will get a rating somewhere near PG-13, 'cause if MOL was PG, it wasn't violent enough(but that has been explained already). I wonder about this though: They just finally saved the island from Makuta, and they're just going to leave it forever?! I'm going to miss that island as well. Well, with the new matoran, and one a traitor, the plot thickens...

IQ

Yes it is getting mature. LEGO is probably doing this so then older fans don't get bored of it.

-Omi

QUOTE (Kopaka, Bringer of Cold Justice @ Nov 9 2003, 06:44 PM)

Yes, it is getting more mature. It's about time. It's returning back to the level that it was at in the MNOLG, and frankly I'm glad. The storyline was always the best part about Bionicle anyway, and I'm glad it's getting deeper and more complicated.

I think that you are right. Ahhh, I can remember the MNOLG era. For me it was easily the best.

Anyways, Bionicle is getting more mature, and I think that is good. When you make a story that has some amazing mysteries and has the potential to be VERY succesful, it will have to eventually get more mature. I hope that Bionicle will have more action and violence, but not to the point at which it is PG-13, that is too violent. Lego should stay on the low to medium end of violence. Movies can have many action and violence scenes and still have no blood or odd organs spilling all over the place. Think about a well choreographed sword fight between enemies that can have a lot of clanking but no disembowled enemies.

*Buckonicle#1*

I like the fact that some mystery is returning to Bionicle, and I think it was somewhat inevitable. Lego knows what the fans want, and the fans who have been into Bionicle since the beginning are getting older. I still don't think the Toa will get into swordfights, though. I mean, they have elemental powers. Which is more likely to finish an enemy off, swinging a sword at him, or stepping back and sending a burst of flame at him? Or encasing him in ice, or whatever?

- ToP

Lego could be doing this because smaller kids aren't really getting into bionicle and so moved to a slightly older crowd.

It is a little bit deeper. Instead of one objective. The matoran now have seperate ones. If only the sets weren't just recoloured copies

well there sounds like there is actually some depth to the new storyline so i will say yeah, but its not gonna be too adult

QUOTE (IQKid42 @ Nov 9 2003, 09:46 PM)

BIONICLE was new then. Everything was new and intensely interesting. Quest for the Masks was probably the best story. I'm excited, but the Toa are leaving. I'll miss them. Bionicle is evolving, but I think in the end, it will come all the way back to the beginning ending with familiar faces. And yes, it is getting to be for older people. I hope by 2005, the theatrical movie will get a rating somewhere near PG-13, 'cause if MOL was PG, it wasn't violent enough(but that has been explained already). I wonder about this though: They just finally saved the island from Makuta, and they're just going to leave it forever?! I'm going to miss that island as well. Well, with the new matoran, and one a traitor, the plot thickens... IQ

The Toa aren't really leaving, they're just taking a break for a while. After all, what we will be hearing about is when the Turuga were Toa, and stuff, which was a while ago (though it will most likely be the best Bionicle Saga we have had yet , storyline and set-wise), so I'm sure we will eventually return to the present time.

I don't think Bionicle is getting mature, I just think it has been so immature before now. It's always been "Bad Guy vs. Good Guy", with no grey in between. Now we're getting to the good part. I love it . Go 2004!!!

QUOTE (...::: Timoteo :::... @ Nov 9 2003, 03:38 PM)

Personally, I think that as long as it's not violent, gory, and all of those REALLY adult things... then it's not adult. It may be getting more complicated, but it's for the better. I'm sure that Lego relized all the older Bionicle fans... ...:::FH

I agree with FH here. It's not adult unless it has all the "Adult" stuff in it. Like blood, gore, and other things we shouldn't mention. But it is getting deeper, back to the Kanohi type story line. It's now aimed towards kids 11-14, not 7-12. They are getting a more complex story line, and that will be harder for younger kids to understand. Now, I'm not saying that younger kids won't understand, because some will, I'm just saying it'll just be harder for them. Me? I'm glad that it's getting more complex.
-Compka

Yea, I agree. It is definately maturing some! Hopefully it won't get to confusing! I can see it attracting more older people than little kids. I still can't wait for 2004 though. It's gonna be awesome!

well, I suppose so... I kinda like it.

There needs to be a Gali & ____ thing, in my opinion.


--

This is going to be so cool

Yeah, I agree. I mean, ny 16 year old sister is into it. Bionicle has love, (yuck!) death, LEGO is definatly making it more mature, as of right now, I am almost a teen. (12)

And ddddavyboy, that was complete SPAM, please dit your post immidiatly.

well I can understand it and I am 11. It is getting a little confusing though.

well maybe since the kids are growing up (the fans that is) they want to keep them interested with more grown up like things

I am 11 and I still understand, but anyone new deffinitely would not, particualry someone under 9.

The BIONICLE Story line is only become more age friendly. So not only kids will like it.

no, i think that the bionicle story line is stays the same no matter how many twists and turns there are. i think that its good with all the twists and turns.it makes the story more comlicated and and keeps you thinking and thinking. with the story getting larger and larger, i think that its makes the story more like it was already there. Just like star wars for enstence(sp)

I believe that even though kids won't understand the story line... they will still love the toys. I know a kid (no offence to him but he is REALLY annoying) who loves the toys but doesn't get the storyline. Yet if the storyline get's more violent, who knows what will happen.

I don't really agree.
Adults will never like Bionicle unless it has Suspense, Romance, Action and violance.
(Which the MOL has very little of.)

-CM

Well, it is getting "mature" in some way. I mean, in the "old days" it was easy to understand. Six heroes collecting masks to defeat a bad guy. Okay, but the 2004 storyline just blows it away, so big is it! I'm really looking forward to it. And yeah, this is kinda hard for the younger fans to understand. I mean, I still can understand it, but those 8 year olds ( No offense ). Ofcourse, they're always 8 year olds who do understand, but most of them don't. So Bionicle has grown! And Jango Fett, I agree. The first storyline, was the best!

*reiterates what a thousand people have already said about the storyline being aimed a little bit more towards older kids*

I personally like where this storyline is going. If this is a flashback, a sort of 'explanation' to the reasons of 'why things are', then we are in for a good ride.

I'm personally looking forward to 2004 though...I bet the Toa Nuva will be using the knowledge of the events in this particular flashback, to help them deal with the events in the 2005 storyline.

Now wouldn't that be interesting?

Nova Nuhvok

I think it's getting more mature because the fans are getting more mature as well. Bionicle started in 2001, and one can learn a lot in the time since then (three years already! ). Some of us may be too young to understand, but those of us who started liking Bionicle from the beginning and stuck with it are more mature now, too.

i think bionicle 'g ot a great storyline now. the 2004 got a great story, and if people cant understand them, its a shame, it means they dont care enough with it.

I think that that the first saga(MAKUTA) and the second saga(BOROCK)were mature but the third saga(BOROCK KAL)and the forth(MAKUTA)were kiddy.This new saga (METRU NUI)is more mature than the borock saga and the first makuta saga put to gether.

Well, my dad doesn't know one thing about them, other than the fact that they're Lego. My sister is making fun of them making up names like Matuka or Hurukkaki. My mom only knows that I'm into them and can never keep track of them. She only cares that I don't confuse her withtthe names and not spend too muh money on them. I'm still young enough to like bionicle and not be teased about it, but I hardly ever talk about it at school, because I don't know anyone who likes it other than my friend who only likes makuta and the rahkshi now. But I'm still an 11 year old sixth grader, so it's still okay for me. I'm young enough to still understand the bionicle storyline. People who don't get it, like my sister and dad and mom, don't because they've never heard of it before. I'm sure if someone who had never heard of it was told the legend and comepletely focused on it would probably understand it. Hopefully.
--Taran Wanderer

QUOTE (Compka Toa of Electricity @ Nov 10 2003, 08:50 AM)

QUOTE (...::: Timoteo :::... @ Nov 9 2003, 03:38 PM) Personally, I think that as long as it's not violent, gory, and all of those REALLY adult things... then it's not adult. It may be getting more complicated, but it's for the better. I'm sure that Lego relized all the older Bionicle fans... ...:::FH I agree with FH here. It's not adult unless it has all the "Adult" stuff in it. Like blood, gore, and other things we shouldn't mention. But it is getting deeper, back to the Kanohi type story line. It's now aimed towards kids 11-14, not 7-12. They are getting a more complex story line, and that will be harder for younger kids to understand. Now, I'm not saying that younger kids won't understand, because some will, I'm just saying it'll just be harder for them. Me? I'm glad that it's getting more complex. -Compka

Ditto to both of you.

The storyline is not becomign "adult" but it's becoming more complex. It will be more interesting for us older fans to follow. Me, I'm glad. Looks like Bionicle's getting a face-lift. It has gone downhill sicne the Bohrok, but it seems we're gonna be shoved into a rolicking storyline of mystery, treachery, intrigue, and revenge. Awesome, Lego. Awesome. The Bionicle Storyline is jumping from "wafer-thin paperback" to "thick novel" Kudos to the Bionicle team! I can't wait for the complexities! I love twisting, intricate plots! The Kal and Rhakshis torylines were way too straightforward.

~SMEAGOL ~

i agree with u definitely, it is definitely attracting more older people.

Well, even if it does get more mature I will always stick by the side of bionicle. Whose with me on that?

Yea, this change is great for old fans, but it'll be hard for the new guys. I see their plan though. They released te movie right before the intense stuff so that mare peaple will get this new stuff better.

I agree it's getting more complicated but I can handle it.My little brother never understod it he just plays with the toys now since it's getting more mature he probaly won't even know what metru-nui is.

i do think Mature is good....lil' kids dont need to be watchin' rahkshi.i was in TRU and a little seven year old said"Mommy...those bug men are helpers in the city."...so....i think its not good fer them any-which-way

I'm actually glad that the story line is maturing, that means that it will keep us (older fans) happy

Understand the story, it'll then be your guide... I don't think it is getting more "adult" but more different. Those, young or old, that know the story from the back of their hand will understand the changes or changes that make it "adult". It doesn't matter on the age but more matter you knowing the story, that's what matters.

Pigbrick

Very deep-thinking. I like the feel of it, and it lets us peek back into what has happened before. I don't think that some little kids can understand all the legends and stories and stuff, but kids can still play and MOC with the toys!

-

I don't really know what you mean. It seems easy enough to follow. But if TLC really is doing that, then they're just thrying to ajusting their audience, that's all.

Ok even though Bionicle is getting matured alot I can even understand even though I'm not a teen I think that Lego wants Bionicle to have more fans than kids off topic Jcub I'm alowed to watch Pg-13 movies unlees I badly want to watch I agree with you Big The Cat