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(I put this here, since I don't see much more of a place that I can put it. Staff, if you see fit to move it, please do so. An impromptu prototype set release isn't something we exactly... have a section for.) In addition to being god of the known universe (just kidding), I have actually been a intern for The LEGO Group for quite some time, working as a general researcher for statistics pertaining to the sales of sets, as well as consumer-prompted products (such as Ideas). LEGO had, obviously, seen the call for the return of BIONICLE, and actually began planning its return about a year after its end. Being in my position in the company (not to mention my interest in BIONICLE as a whole), they provided me with some prototype sets, which I could give them feedback on. (Bear in mind, from this point on, this is a prototype set, not the final design. Much, or all, could have changed.) It has now been about a week and a half since LEGO officially announced the return of BIONICLE, and they contacted me the other day, saying that I could release pictures and information about the prototype set that they gave me. So, with great excitement, I bring to you the "LEGO BIONICLE Small Set Size" prototype (boring name, I know, but I'm not allowed to actually tell you the character's name). View the whole gallery here once it's visible, or click on each photo below to see the full-size image. (Sorry, I don't know how to rotate the photos in Brickshelf, or if you even can.) || || || || || || || In the first two photos, I'm just showing the all-around design. In an attempt to give some of the "old feel" of Bionicle back (stylized as BIONICLE, but I'm just going to write it as Bionicle from here out; I like the look better, and being an intern gives me some flexibility with some things). In the third and fourth photos, I'm showing one of LEGO's new innovations with the joint pieces. Technically, they're called "stress relieving fractures", but basically what they are is just small breaks in the joint that cause them, basically, to not break further. Personally, I found those nice. Not having to worry about the eventual snap of the joint that slackens the entire appendage. The fifth photo is just showing the pieces. I think all of you should recognize at least most of them. You'll notice that the weapon-like thing (technically, it is a "defense tool") is kept intact; this is another new concept that LEGO is introducing with the advent of the "new" Bionicle. Some of the more complex sections of the sets actually come pre-assembled. Obviously, they can be taken apart, but they come pre-built to not confuse younger fans. The sixth and seventh photos show the general building process - just building the body, then attaching "tools" and such. The eighth, obviously, is the necessary FACE OFF against a Bohrok*. Anyway, that's about it! I hope you all enjoyed this special preview into the possibilities of 2015 LEGO BIONICLE sets! *(This Bohrok is actually a semi-MOC that I've had for... over three years?! Wow. Anyway, you can see it here.) Whoops, forgot to link the photos. Fixed, now! yes yes yes this is all a prank i admit it
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So how will bio 2015 be revealed, a simple twitter post, a big livestream event, a simple press release, or maybe something else entirely, what do you think?
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Now, after a long time, I am back! ...And with a new MOC! Edit: Whoa, that was a large image. Please keep posted images in BBC to 640x640 pixels and 100 kB. Thumbnailed, but click on the thumbnail and you'll load the original image. -Wind-
