Hapori Tohu Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Reporting from New York Comic Con, Comicbook.com presents information of the new/old line presented to press by LEGO accompanied by finalized renders of all the Toa, Protectors and the Lord of the Skull Spiders sets, along with pricing, set numbers and even piece counts. The Protectors will cost USD 9.99; Lord of the Skull Spiders, Gali, Lewa and Pohatu USD 15.99 and Tahu, Kopaka and Onua USD 19.99 each. There are set descriptions as well but they are a bit messed up so we will have to wait a bit for better ones. I know you've all been waiting for this moment - so get crazy discussing those sets! View the full article 2 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Lothbrok Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Very nice! LoSS looks a sturdy figure, and the Protectors of Jungle and Water look awesome as well. It's a shame we aren't seeing Brown or Green fists (there's a lot of silver hands which is pretty glum for MoCing with) but apart from that, I'm pleasantly surprised and excited for the 2015 wave. Quote Twitter: @enkindle_this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Anarchy Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Personally, I'm disappointed at the prices. The reboot had me so excited until now. To save you all the math, if you wish to get every set from the new line it will cost you $200. Actually, I might be getting just the protectors, those guys are pretty sweet! I really like the looks of the new stud launchers, but $20 for Onua? Nope. Quote BZPRPG CharactersWant to play all the Lego games? Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yeah, prices are disappointing. I doubt I'll have enough to get all 6 Toa... I mean, I can certainly make it work, but there are other things I'd like to spend my money on too. 4 Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickonAquaMagna Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Toldja'. Quote The Toa- A Bionicle Retelling by NickonAquaMagna http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/25275-the-toa-a-retelling-of-bionicle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloywarrior Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yeah well, I'm Canadian, so it'll cost me $233.76 including taxes, for all but the spider, who I don't give a about. I'll just be waiting for Makuta's inevitable return to set form. Hopefully we'll get an Ekimu with his Mask of Creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 WELL then. Guess I'm only getting one Toa, at most! But then, I figured that might happen anyway. Tahu. Must buy you. Eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidrax Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What is the point of making Tahu, Kopaka & Onua more expensive? One will think Lewa, Gali & Pohatu are the weaker half of the team... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickonAquaMagna Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'll be getting all of them if possible, but this makes me really worried that these may end up selling pretty poorly because of all the kids who ask their parents for one of the Toa only to be told, "No. That's too expensive. Why don't we get that nice lil' Lego car over there? That's only 8 dollars, and it's better for you than those dumb fighting robots." If lego can't rely on us to break even... what then? Will Bionicle be dead on arrival? 2 Quote The Toa- A Bionicle Retelling by NickonAquaMagna http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/25275-the-toa-a-retelling-of-bionicle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachiroku Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I am still getting all of them no matter how much it cost to get them all coz I have a job and can spend all my money just to get them all. I am planning of making my own little museum of Bionicle someday and these new sets will be a nice addition to my collection so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'll be getting all of them if possible, but this makes me really worried that these may end up selling pretty poorly because of all the kids who ask their parents for one of the Toa only to be told, "No. That's too expensive. Why don't we get that nice lil' Lego car over there? That's only 8 dollars, and it's better for you than those dumb fighting robots." If lego can't rely on us to break even... what then? Will Bionicle be dead on arrival?I thought the Ninjago spinners were way overpriced and look how they did. -Gata 2 Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What is the point of making Tahu,Kopaka & Onua more expensive? One will think Lewa, Gali & Pohatuare the weaker half of the team...It's because of size. Look at the pictures, you can tell which ones are bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torran Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 That's a bit pricier than I had hoped... might have to reconsider buying them all. Quote flickr - Brickshelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BioniCro Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well, I never bothered with picking up the entire collections, so I am not too about these prices. I am still all up for Onua. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The protectors actually look really cool! Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Too bad on the prices, but I guess that was to be expected. Really digging the small sets (Protectors? Matoran?) even if they do all seem to have the same mask. Looking forward to seeing how the stud launchers work! Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Has any story information been revealed on the Protectors? Are they actually individual characters or are there supposed to be dozens of each type running around? Quote PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Lord Splash Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The prices kinda bum me out. I wasn't expecting to buy too many sets but I guess I'll just get Tahu mayne Kopaka. The sets look easier to build so simpler and less pieces but why more money? I don't think Lego is struggling for money. It's not like everyone is making more money these days so it evens out minimum wage is still drastically below what it should be like in other countries. Seems to me lego is just getting greedier. Still I guess it's all worth it since bionicle is coming back, right? Quote BZP-RPG Profiles Marvel Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickonAquaMagna Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The prices kinda bum me out. I wasn't expecting to buy too many sets but I guess I'll just get Tahu mayne Kopaka. The sets look easier to build so simpler and less pieces but why more money? I don't think Lego is struggling for money. It's not like everyone is making more money these days so it evens out minimum wage is still drastically below what it should be like in other countries. Seems to me lego is just getting greedier. Still I guess it's all worth it since bionicle is coming back, right? Inflation is to blame... well, partly. Have you seen the actual piece count on some of these guys? For the larger ones, like Tahu and Onua, it's around 80 or 90. That's MUCH more than any of the Toa of old. 1 Quote The Toa- A Bionicle Retelling by NickonAquaMagna http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/25275-the-toa-a-retelling-of-bionicle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'm definitely not going to be getting them all in one fell swoop as I had initially planned... The prices are pretty high to me, but it has been a while since I paid much attention to such things. It seems par for course with the continual increases, but that's still a tough pill to swallow. ~|ET|~ 2 Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Lord Splash Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The prices kinda bum me out. I wasn't expecting to buy too many sets but I guess I'll just get Tahu mayne Kopaka. The sets look easier to build so simpler and less pieces but why more money? I don't think Lego is struggling for money. It's not like everyone is making more money these days so it evens out minimum wage is still drastically below what it should be like in other countries. Seems to me lego is just getting greedier. Still I guess it's all worth it since bionicle is coming back, right? Inflation is to blame... well, partly. Have you seen the actual piece count on some of these guys? For the larger ones, like Tahu and Onua, it's around 80 or 90. That's MUCH more than any of the Toa of old.Huh guess not. Doesn't look like there are but I've never actually built a Hero Factory set so I wouldn't know how they work, and to me these look to be mainly HF build. I just miss the days where a Toa was like 7.99 or 10.99 at the most lol. Quote BZP-RPG Profiles Marvel Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Anarchy Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I suppose we could use the sinking fund approach, then buy them all in one purchase. Spend all night building them. Quote BZPRPG CharactersWant to play all the Lego games? Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I don't care - I'm still getting all the Toa. Maybe if they were $50 apiece I'd reconsider, but $15-$20 more dollars over the $100 I was anticipating for them all is not a big deal. If the photos are to be believed, they are really good too. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Whoa, the smaller Toa are 16 dollars? that's... one dollar more than I expected I'm honestly not sure if I'm upset because it's more expensive or because it's not a multiple of five. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'm not happy about the prices either. Especially since the Toa and Lord of Skull Spiders look as good as they do. I will definitely be getting Tahu, and I'll try to get the other Toa too. It's a good thing I have some gift cards saved up to help with this, but I'm not sure if I want to use all of them on the sets yet. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) I really couldn't be more pleased with these sets. Here's why they are great: - The Toa's masks are recognizable.- We get those masks in the original colors AND gold, which is more versatile for MOCing.- The Toa have gear functions! That's going above and beyond what I ever expected to see in a relaunch.- For the first time since 2003, we're finally able to collect a mask in all six colors. (see: Protector sets)- Lewa 2015 marks the first re-appearance of Mata Green in a constraction set since 2003. (I've waited so long...)- We have here some less common colors like Dark Purple and plenty of old and new (!!!) transparent ones.- The Toa have all-around beefy, heroic designs. I don't see any skimpy-armor stuff like we saw on some HF sets.- The sets include enemies, so your Toa has something to fight.- The Toa have dual-function weapon tools, something we haven't seen in quite a while.- There are even a few throwback molds, like Kopaka's Guurahk staff and Pohatu's use of Bohrok eyes.- The sets are vibrantly-colored and give off that classic elemental feel.- Those launchers on the Protector sets are just unbelievably cool. They're like mini-Cordaks with elemental ammo.- No more of those bland white/gray or black/gray color combos. For once, Kopaka and Onua are looking pretty flashy. Overall, these sets give me the impression that LEGO really listened to fan feedback and gave us the best dang sets they could. I'm impressed. Edited October 10, 2014 by Disciple 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) The prices kinda bum me out. I wasn't expecting to buy too many sets but I guess I'll just get Tahu mayne Kopaka. The sets look easier to build so simpler and less pieces but why more money? I don't think Lego is struggling for money. It's not like everyone is making more money these days so it evens out minimum wage is still drastically below what it should be like in other countries. Seems to me lego is just getting greedier. Still I guess it's all worth it since bionicle is coming back, right?The Toa all have gear functions on their back. Actually, I dare say they are all more complex than any BIONICLE canister set in the past. Not overly complex, of course, but also definitely more than the usual Hero Factory set was. -Gata Edited October 10, 2014 by Gatanui 1 Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) I'm kind of disappointed on the lack of solid colors on the protectors, like green and blue. But lots of trans colors, including purple??? Okay, that's interesting. Prices are kind of high but that's what I expected. Will certainly be getting a few. Edit: Actually, I dare say they are all more complex than any BIONICLE canister set in the past. Not overly complex, of course, but also definitely more than the usual Hero Factory set was. -Gata Well considering some of the Toa are now priced in the same category that the Titans used to be at, I would hope that there would be some increase in complexity. And even then I don't think they could claim "most complex" set. Edited October 10, 2014 by xccj Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I noticed something interesting in the article. “We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the LEGO Bionicle franchise, which was one of our most popular LEGO franchises and our first ‘constraction’ or constructible action figure line,” so is LEGO just trying to forget Throwbots ever existed at this point? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ouch, right in the wallet. It's pretty much what I expected, but to just get the few I really wanted, it will cost $72, and it's all coming out of my wallet (no Christmas or Birthday for me this year) Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ouch. I doubt I will be picking up many of these sets. :/Kopaka it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I might divide up my buying to spare the pain to my wallet. Start with Lewa, Gali, and Kopaka because the Wairuha trio holds more nostalgia for me, plus maybe a protector or two, and then wait a month before buying the other three. No plans to buy LOSS. Between the wonky face printed on a chest plate and the weird body shape brought on by its function, I'm at no loss if I leave it out of my plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Green Ninja Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I noticed something interesting in the article. “We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the LEGO Bionicle franchise, which was one of our most popular LEGO franchises and our first ‘constraction’ or constructible action figure line,” so is LEGO just trying to forget Throwbots ever existed at this point? Woah, that is weird! And what is also weird is the fact that I am going to try to get every single set released next year. Quote "We didn't lose the battle. Today, we just lost the fight." -Lloyd GarmadonAvid collector of LEGO for many, many years. Feel free to private message me, or email me at greenninjaatcp@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to help. A ninja never quits!Visit the Mixels Wiki! http://www.mixels.wikia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Actually, I dare say they are all more complex than any BIONICLE canister set in the past. Not overly complex, of course, but also definitely more than the usual Hero Factory set was. -Gata Well considering some of the Toa are now priced in the same category that the Titans used to be at, I would hope that there would be some increase in complexity. And even then I don't think they could claim "most complex" set. Definitely not when comparing them to the titan sets BIONICLE had, that's true. I just can't really bring myself to consider the Toa titan sets somehow. As I said, they are not really too complex but compare this to all the previous Toa - they are not way much more complex but the gearboxes aren't just overspecialised parts with one single purpose this time. -Gata Edited October 10, 2014 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 No plans to buy LOSS. Between the wonky face printed on a chest plate and the weird body shape brought on by its function, I'm at no loss if I leave it out of my plans.^Pun. Yeah, that thing barely looks like a passable thing next to the gloriousness of the Toa. I'm not regretting passing on it. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeetTheName Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Shame I'll be going to college soon, wish I had more time to be a kid again. At least I can probably get Onua for the sake of nostalgia and leave it here at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickonAquaMagna Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 After seeing the LOSS from some different angles... I think he's freaking rad. He's just like the Nui-Rama and Tarakava and all those old school beasties. I appreciate this return to form. 2 Quote The Toa- A Bionicle Retelling by NickonAquaMagna http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/25275-the-toa-a-retelling-of-bionicle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~X-Clone~ Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Really liking the protectors. I almost like them more than the Toa, especially with those sweet multi-coloured masks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'm almost unwilling to buy a single set. Like these prices are crazy and the sets dont look too great to me. Maybe after I get my hands on Super Smash Bros and Alpha Sapphire then maybe I can consider this. Remember when a Toa sized set cost like $13.99 back in 2009? Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Remember when a Toa sized set cost like $13.99 back in 2009? I remember when they cost $6.99 back in 2001. Things certainly have changed. Fortunately at least part of that is due to an increasing piece count. EDIT: Actually, given that some of the protectors contain just under twice as many pieces as the original 2001 Toa, $9.99 seems pretty reasonable. Edited October 10, 2014 by Vorahk1Panrahk2 1 Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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