Your expectations for the new story? (2015)

[fishers64]

To be clear, this is about how well you think the new Bionicle story will please you, not the kiddies (we already know the kiddies will like it ). How much do you think you'll like it?

 

Vote away!

 

(For the record, I vote neutral - I have no expectations at this point, could go either way. )

[Lyichir]

I expect to enjoy it—whether or not I enjoy it AS MUCH as I did the original Bionicle is still up in the air, but what we've seen so far of the animations gives me high hopes.

 

When I saw the title I thought it was asking what you expected to HAPPEN in the new story—in which case, my expectation was going to be that Lewa was going to get Skull Spider'd. That would just be typical of the classic Lewa, and the fact that the slideshow featured him facing off against the Lord of Skull Spiders plus the fact that there are tons of spiders on his packaging makes me think that new Lewa's luck will be no better.

Edited October 21, 2014 by Lyichir

[Ragnar Lothbrok]

I'm not going to build up my expectations just yet. The sets look alright, and the video released at NYCC has built up a good premise.

 

I'll take it as it comes.

[Toa Smoke Monster]

I went with option two. I've liked what I've seen so far from the new story and I think what will be revealed next year will be entertaining to see unfold. 

[MaksDudekVA]

I think it will be good, but nowhere near as good as Generation One.

 

I will most likely enjoy it, this new Bionicle is giving me a more mythological vibe.

[Pohatu: Uniter of Stone]

S-s-super Hype!!!!!!

[Kopekemaster]

I'm between "high" and "neutral", right now. There are certain things that I'm quite intrigued about (some of which I've written about on my blog, the link for which is in my signature, by the way *end advertisement*), but there are some things that I'm just rather disappointed about, such as there being a severe lack of... terms? Kanohi, and Matoran, and Turaga, and stuff like that.

[Voltex]

I put down "high", but I'm more in between it and the neutral option. What I've seen so far impresses me; the rest just has to deliver on that.

[bonesiii]

The unexpected.

[Vartemp]

"I voted "High". While it's a bit early to call, I believe this must be good, consider BIONICLE's last run.

[Spiffy247]

Well, I honestly think the story will be well done, but I doubt it could end up as good as the original Bionicle story. It has a lot to live up to, and the original series was just a well told story. I also wonder what other characters will make their return.

[boston100]

doubt it will be as good as the original however it is bionicle so i have hope.

[Nidhiki of the Shadows]

Not going to have high expectations, especially not right off the bat. Still, I am pretty excited to see what the new team will bring to the table in terms of storytelling.

 

-NotS

[Click]

Ever since I heard Bionicle was coming back, I kept my expectations low. A lot of fans, including me, were pretty upset by HF's "story" and disappointed by the younger-audience-oriented story of Chima (and to a lesser extent, Ninjago). I couldn't expect anything amazing or as interesting as the old story, but so far, I'm somewhat impressed. Lego is doing a good job of creating a new, simpler story that is still reminiscent of the old. I'll hold off any final judgement until we get more, but I am worried about how those terrible quirks will affect the story.

[TheCleanser]

Well, it seems more light-hearted so it's not going to be "In the grim, dark, grim darkness of the grim-dark world of the grim and dark island of grim and dark okoto, everything is grim, dark and grimdark."

 

The beginning seems mythological enough for me, and I hope they keep the story like this.

Edited October 22, 2014 by TheCleanser

[ALVIS]

The only reason I didn't vote "super excited" is because I don't think I'm capable of that level of excitement. XD

 

While I love everything about the sets and the story so far, I'm hesitant to build up my hopes too high. I still remember getting psyched for 2009, and then being horribly, horribly disappointed.

Edited October 22, 2014 by Yaldabaoth

[Toa Green Ninja]

I hope that both the storytelling and story itself are at LEAST similar to that of Ninjago's (now my overall favorite theme of all time).

Edited October 22, 2014 by Toa Green Ninja

[Dogbert]

I think it will be a good story. Maybe not as great as the originial, but I don't think Lego will squander the hype they've build up so far.

[OmiChron]

I feel a little bit of concern, admittedly, over the simplification of the story. I do like the consistency with 2001's story concepts, though, and I'm looking forward to experiencing some nostalgia in a more mature mentality than that of a five-year-old-child. 

[The Undertaken]

I have highish hopes for the new story.

I think that I will be entertained at the very least, and it looks like it will be an interesting story.

[Rooster Nui]

I'm personally not too sure how it will turn out. However, I must say that it is fantastic that Bionicle is returning with a fresh new start as well as a new storyteam.

[tent163phantoka]

I am PUMPED. I didn't vote super high because I'm trying to be reasonable. Nothing can top 2005's story.

[OnuaNut]

I'm very excited for next year and based on what I've seen so far, I think we can expect a great first year.

 

I am trying to keep my expectations as neutral as possible though. For me, it'll be hard to capture the wonder and mystery of Bionicle's first few years. I don't want to over-hype myself for the story, creating my own perfect version, then getting disappointed when if takes a different turn from where I thought it would. I'm mainly in super-hype mode for the sets and then giving myself the chance to get hooked on the story.

Edited October 26, 2014 by OnuaNut

[Mailli]

Reboot put me off super-high expectations, but still high!

[Riglax]

I'm neutral. It's been a while since I have bothered with anything LEGO-related, and I simply can't find any excitement in it anymore.

[PutYaGunsOn]

Neutral.  As of late, I've come to accept fiction for what it is, and since I know this won't be our beloved G1 Bionicle, I've come to accept that.  I doubt it'll be nearly as complex as G1, but hey, that's because it's not G1, so I won't act like it has to live up to it.

 

Plus, I haven't bought anything LEGO related since, what, 2006?  I just don't care much for LEGO in general anymore, but since Bionicle was such a big part of my childhood, I'm genuinely curious to see what the reboot is like.  

 

I have no real expectations, but I have a lot of curiosity.

[Seaborgium]

I put "unsure". I like what we've seen so far, but I'll need to see if the story develop beyond and build off the initial premise to know whether the story will be good or not.

[Banana Gunz]

I didn't say super high because I'm still trying to keep a bit of skepticism about it just so that I'm not crushed if it's not perfect for me.

 

But who am I kidding? It's gonna be epic.

[SinisaSerbia]

High!

 

I still hope they're going to do something with Takanuva.Maybe he will be the new villain?

[Iblis]

I still hope they're going to do something with Takanuva. Maybe he will be the new villain?

 

I'm pretty confident that they'll slide him in, and well my set speculation ^{(in my signature)} is basically same 6, 6, 1 format + 2 Titans, which I reckon that 1 that isn't part of a series ^{still part of wave 2} would probably be Takanuva. I don't think they can resist the symmetry, besides I think they want a few villainous sets a year, or at least neutrals à la Rahi, if not actual Rahi ^{(though not necessarily named as such)}.

 

I'm so hyped for 2015 now.

[SinisaSerbia]

 

I still hope they're going to do something with Takanuva. Maybe he will be the new villain?

 

I'm pretty confident that they'll slide him in, and well my set speculation ^{(in my signature)} is basically same 6, 6, 1 format + 2 Titans, which I reckon that 1 that isn't part of a series ^{still part of wave 2} would probably be Takanuva. I don't think they can resist the symmetry, besides I think they want a few villainous sets a year, or at least neutrals à la Rahi, if not actual Rahi ^{(though not necessarily named as such)}.

 

I'm so hyped for 2015 now.

 

I just hope one of them is Ekimu,Makuta or Takanuva.

I dont want to see this storyline not connected to the old one.That would be rather dissapointing,but still,i dont know what would that turn into.

[John Smith]

Unsure. I've seen some good signs and some bad signs. There's not enough info to tell at the moment.

[Zippo]

Personally, I hope we get a retelling of the original 2001 story. Instead of Turaga we have Protectors, and instead of infected rahi/kanohi we have skull spiders. I'm fine with them changing names around as long as they keep the story essentially the same (6 heroes, 1 destiny).

 

All I hope for is that this reboot doesn't end up getting as convoluted and complex as the last iteration's. Makuta was best when he was simply the Devil of Bionicle lore: an all-seeing evil whose presence is known by all. It made me rather peeved when they changed his name to "Teridax" and turned him into just another generic "I want to take over the world because I can!" character.

Edited November 5, 2014 by Zippo

[Toatapio Nuva]

Neutral. There is certainly potential if the story is executed well, but it could go either way. I'm hopeful.

[Mallow Toa of Smashing]

I think it looks promising. I'm eager to see where it goes, and what sort of adventures await us on Okoto. It seems like TLG is handling this reboot with alot of love and care, and I don't imagine they'll let us down. But, we'll see. We don't want to blindly accept it as the best thing to ever come out of Lego right away, but we also don't want to judge it through rose colored glasses which would keep us from enjoying it if it's actually really good.