SaikoRhythm Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Dunno if I should make a poll for this, but I'm about to go buy some Bionicle sets. Probably not too big of a budget, but I can't decide what sets to get. I'd like at least two or three to start... Any opinions? All I can think of is Gali, but that's because that was my first Bionicle set ever. EDIT: I feel too old to be buying Bionicles. Anyone have any self-confidence advice? Edited April 25, 2015 by SaikoRhythm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 As a former retail worker, I can tell you that we've seen it all with what customers buy - and we don't care You should get Onua and Gali. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowl Nightwolf Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Well I went after my first original sets as well. That being the Earth sets PoE and Onua. Followed by the Lord of Skull Spiders so I'd have a Rahi for them to fight and I have not been disappointed in the slightest. Well, save for wanting another hammer for Onua. I also have Gali and have her in her Mermaid form and Lewa in his flight mode. Covering the 3 original Toa Mata I personally owned. So if Gali was your first back in Gen1 and enjoyed her then I say go for what ya know. You may want to get a combo of a Toa and Protector of the same element unless you like to do the whole clash of elements deal. Then I would vote for the Lord of Skull Spiders so they have a villain to cause them bad days. Though regardless of what set you do choose to get you'll have a few baby skull spiders to agitate your Toa or Protector. Tahu Onua and Kopaka take the largest Bite out of a limited budget So if price is the object and you want to add a Okoto Toa to your collection go for one of the other 3. Gali could be looking better all the time. Though I hear some places have them on clearance already so you just may get away with an Onua for a small $10 USD. 1 Quote "A stranger will always be a stranger unless you give them a chance." || <- My Pokémon | BZPRPG Characters: Po-Matoran Doseki & Nui-Jaga Scorpio; Ga-Matoran Orca Matoran und Panzer: Doseki & Glitch | Marvel RP PC | Mata Nui Monopoly: Come... Own a piece of the legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Gali is a very good set. If you want a challenging build, go for Onua. If you want a hip and trendy action figure, Pohatu. If you want iconic glory, Tahu. If you want Kopaka, Kopaka. If you want the flying ape, Lewa. 2 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Don't feel bad about buying Lego. Other people will never care as much as you do. I recommend Any of the Toa. Onua if you are looking for an interesting build though. 1 Quote Signature Guidelines: Avatar and signature total file size may not exceed 250 KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 EDIT: I feel too old to be buying Bionicles. Anyone have any self-confidence advice?I wouldn't worry about being too old. It's your decision, and your decision alone to purchase LEGO. Honestly, if somebody says you're too old to be buying toys, then they're too ignorant and inmature to understand that you should be allowed to do something that makes you a happier person with a greater experience in life. Anyway, I'd go with Gali. She's $15 USD and is the biggest of the three smaller Toa. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaikoRhythm Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Addressing everyone-Thanks for the self confidence boost, guys. To Karzahni with people who think I'm too old! As for prices, locations, and sets, the only places around here are Target and Toys R Us, both selling them at full value. I'm looking to stay under a $50-$60 USD price range, and a maximum of 3-4 sets. I'm considering two Toa with matching Protectors, and I'm definitely getting Gali. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Maybe Pohatu with Protector of Stone, and Gali with Protector of Water? I hear that PoS is the best Protector. I also hear that Pohatu is the worst Toa though, even though I like him. I don't know, it's your decision. Edited April 26, 2015 by fishers64 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yeah, I guess Pohatu can be considered the worst due to being the smallest Toa in overall size and piece count, but he is easy to play with due to no actual shoulder armor getting in the way of the body pieces when the gears are turned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaikoRhythm Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Just got back... These new guys have a hefty price tag.I got Gali, Onua, and their respective Protectors. Gonna buy one more Toa and Protector, then I'll probably get the Lord of Skull Spiders. Might get the rest of the Toa/Protectors, but I might just wait for the summer line. Unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I dont think Skull Spider is worth it. He's my least favorite of the bunch. I would rather get a small Toa for the same price. Quote Signature Guidelines: Avatar and signature total file size may not exceed 250 KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Just got back... These new guys have a hefty price tag.I got Gali, Onua, and their respective Protectors. Gonna buy one more Toa and Protector, then I'll probably get the Lord of Skull Spiders. Might get the rest of the Toa/Protectors, but I might just wait for the summer line. Unsure.LOSS may not look the best, but he's great for parts. I highly recommend getting the set for MOC builders like yourself. 1 Quote http://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/O8CcqC5.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xabla Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Protectors are small, but they really pack a punch. If you are into MOCs get these definitely. I recommend Jungle, Stone, or Earth. Quote cringe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlexander Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) EDIT: I feel too old to be buying Bionicles. Anyone have any self-confidence advice?Just remember all the man-children on the Internet and think, "I'm doing something with my life" ...always works for me. Only joking. ; Edited April 26, 2015 by Forgeta 1 Quote |"We are the Turaga of the new generation." ~OwlexanderYouTube - Imgur - Flickr - Bionicle RPG Chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 EDIT: I feel too old to be buying Bionicles. Anyone have any self-confidence advice?Just remember all the man-children on the Internet and think, "I'm doing something with my life" ...always works for me. I don't think adult Bionicle fans (or any Adult Fans of Lego) are in any position to be calling anyone else "manchildren". I don't mean to say that that's an accurate or fair descriptor for us, either. But those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, you know? 4 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlexander Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 EDIT: I feel too old to be buying Bionicles. Anyone have any self-confidence advice?Just remember all the man-children on the Internet and think, "I'm doing something with my life" ...always works for me.I don't think adult Bionicle fans (or any Adult Fans of Lego) are in any position to be calling anyone else "manchildren". I don't mean to say that that's an accurate or fair descriptor for us, either. But those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, you know?WHOOPS! Completely forgot to say I was joking! Sorry to all those who were offended. >.< Quote |"We are the Turaga of the new generation." ~OwlexanderYouTube - Imgur - Flickr - Bionicle RPG Chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowl Nightwolf Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Just got back... These new guys have a hefty price tag.I got Gali, Onua, and their respective Protectors. Gonna buy one more Toa and Protector, then I'll probably get the Lord of Skull Spiders. Might get the rest of the Toa/Protectors, but I might just wait for the summer line. Unsure.LOSS may not look the best, but he's great for parts. I highly recommend getting the set for MOC builders like yourself. Says the guy who actually upgraded his Lord of Skull Spiders into an 8-legged beefed up threat to Toa and Protector alike. Also Good choice on the Toa you selected. Not really sure how much I like the Protector of Water. Have you decided on what your 3rd Toa is going to be? Because I could recommend Lewa or Tahu for their Protector sets alone. Well Lewa because he was one of my personal Toa Mata sets but that is a different story. Edited April 27, 2015 by Prowl Nightwolf Quote "A stranger will always be a stranger unless you give them a chance." || <- My Pokémon | BZPRPG Characters: Po-Matoran Doseki & Nui-Jaga Scorpio; Ga-Matoran Orca Matoran und Panzer: Doseki & Glitch | Marvel RP PC | Mata Nui Monopoly: Come... Own a piece of the legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderscoreChronix Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first. I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Edited April 27, 2015 by Lyichir 2 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) They're okay Edited April 27, 2015 by Barad-dur Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderscoreChronix Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first.I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = IceTrans neon orange = Fire.You don't really see many translucent green stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlexander Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first.I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = IceTrans neon orange = Fire.You don't really see many translucent green stones. Pohatu? Lewa? 1 Quote |"We are the Turaga of the new generation." ~OwlexanderYouTube - Imgur - Flickr - Bionicle RPG Chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first. I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = Ice Trans neon orange = Fire. You don't really see many translucent green stones. You do in locations where uranium ore can be found. And that's not as rare as you'd think—uranium is 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. Uranium ore even glows under a blacklight, like Pohatu's bones. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was a direct inspiration for the new Pohatu's color scheme. 2 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first.I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = IceTrans neon orange = Fire.You don't really see many translucent green stones. You do in locations where uranium ore can be found. And that's not as rare as you'd think—uranium is 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. Uranium ore even glows under a blacklight, like Pohatu's bones. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was a direct inspiration for the new Pohatu's color scheme. Makes sense, as the Stone Region was the place where the MoUP was tested and where the initial explosion from the battle between Makuta and Ekimu took place. I'd imagine that there may be some connection there, but I find it unlikely. After all, it's still a children's toy line. Quote http://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/O8CcqC5.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoSWfan Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I find them sub-par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipsy Danger Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I didn't get any sets because of the parts they use and I know Bio '15 is not for me. And that's my opinion. Quote A signature is supposed to be this: and BTW https://screen.yahoo.com/star-trek-convention-000000768.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first.I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = IceTrans neon orange = Fire.You don't really see many translucent green stones. You do in locations where uranium ore can be found. And that's not as rare as you'd think—uranium is 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. Uranium ore even glows under a blacklight, like Pohatu's bones. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was a direct inspiration for the new Pohatu's color scheme. oh i was gonna say some green gemstone, like perodot. Peridohatu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderscoreChronix Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first.I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = IceTrans neon orange = Fire.You don't really see many translucent green stones. You do in locations where uranium ore can be found. And that's not as rare as you'd think—uranium is 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. Uranium ore even glows under a blacklight, like Pohatu's bones. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was a direct inspiration for the new Pohatu's color scheme. oh i was gonna say some green gemstone, like perodot. Peridohatu. I suppose that makes sense, but personally I think colours representing ores would be much more fitting on Onua. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlexander Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't decide on the best Toa, but Pohatu is the worst. He's really short, has translucent neon green bones for some reason, and has spikes of bone sticking out from his arm. Speaking of his arms, they're totally asymmetrical. One arm is trans neon green and dark orange, and the other is black and silver. I'd recommend getting Tahu first.I notice that, in explaining why he's "the worst", you couldn't name a single objective flaw. In fact, you pretty much highlighted all the aspects of his design that have the potential to give him any distinct appeal. Trans. Neon Green? An intentional part of his color scheme! Maybe you don't like it, but it's no more a mistake than Kopaka's Trans. Light Blue or Tahu's Trans. Neon Orange. Same goes for the bone spikes (which give him a Mad Max-esque aesthetic appropriate for a desert setting), and the assymetrical arms—which are actually done really well, with one arm clearly designed to be more heavily armored and the other designed to look like it's pulsing with energy. And what's weird is that Pohatu DOES in fact have a fair number of actual deficiencies that set him apart from the other Toa and lessen his appeal in comparison, none of which you mentioned. He has the lowest part count of the bunch. His build is by far the most basic and least innovative. Unlike the other Toa, he lacks back armor. His weapons, while unique, tend to flop around due to the pins that connect the two halves losing friction over time. Those specific flaws are why he's my least favorite of the new Toa, as well—but the things you mentioned are actual design choices that play a big part in making up for those flaws. Trans light blue = IceTrans neon orange = Fire.You don't really see many translucent green stones. You do in locations where uranium ore can be found. And that's not as rare as you'd think—uranium is 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. Uranium ore even glows under a blacklight, like Pohatu's bones. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was a direct inspiration for the new Pohatu's color scheme. oh i was gonna say some green gemstone, like perodot. Peridohatu. I suppose that makes sense, but personally I think colours representing ores would be much more fitting on Onua. Yes, definitely. Though the purple is a lot better than forcing tons of different colors to represent ores. Quote |"We are the Turaga of the new generation." ~OwlexanderYouTube - Imgur - Flickr - Bionicle RPG Chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I thought the ore in the Earth region was purple. Probably amethyst or something like that. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I thought the ore in the Earth region was purple. Probably amethyst or something like that. Garnet, Amethyst, and Pohatu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwog Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I thought the ore in the Earth region was purple. Probably amethyst or something like that. Garnet, Amethyst, and Pohatu. ... aaaaannndd TAKUA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNugget Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 1: Garnet is Red2: Pohatus not a Gem3: I Have no sympathy Saiko, as I, am a Child4: Onua is the best set to play with, but Kopaka is still my Favorite in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowl Nightwolf Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 You do in locations where uranium ore can be found. And that's not as rare as you'd think—uranium is 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. Uranium ore even glows under a blacklight, like Pohatu's bones. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was a direct inspiration for the new Pohatu's color scheme. Hold on The Pohatu set glows under blacklight? Is there by chance images of this as I don't have Pohatu or any idea where to get a blacklight to test this myself... Quote "A stranger will always be a stranger unless you give them a chance." || <- My Pokémon | BZPRPG Characters: Po-Matoran Doseki & Nui-Jaga Scorpio; Ga-Matoran Orca Matoran und Panzer: Doseki & Glitch | Marvel RP PC | Mata Nui Monopoly: Come... Own a piece of the legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoSWfan Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I thought he was yellow for sulfur. Though that's more of a "fire and lava(magma)" thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I thought he was yellow for sulfur. Though that's more of a "fire and lava(magma)" thing. I tend to compare it to uranium ore because of the "glowiness", but you're right that it's also somewhat similar to sulfur and other yellow/green minerals. Edited April 29, 2015 by Lyichir Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkbenchManiac Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Or maybe it's just that green is a well chosen contrast to the dark orange, without being directly complementary to it. I think the color distribution on Pohatu is one of his strongest features, especially the slight asymmetry adds visual interest. Otherwise I agree with Lyichir when it comes to Pohatu's shortcomings, but I find myself quite enarmored with the little dude nonetheless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Pohatu is honestly my 2nd favorite Toa (after Gali). I just really like his basic, armored design. Especially his unique color-scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoSWfan Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 at least their using brown again, not yellow or grey. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Just got back... These new guys have a hefty price tag.I got Gali, Onua, and their respective Protectors. Gonna buy one more Toa and Protector, then I'll probably get the Lord of Skull Spiders. Might get the rest of the Toa/Protectors, but I might just wait for the summer line. Unsure.Pick up all the Toa at least. I think they are the best Toa-level sets I've ever built. Though I do agree that they are a bit pricey... Maybe wait for a sale? -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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