Bionicle 2016 Set Names Discovered

[dotcom]

Isn't this a leak?

No. Well, yes. But also no.

 

The leaks that Lego looks out for (and thus, BZPower tries to ignore) are ones that are, well. Illegal. Stuff that is posted before it's supposed to with confidential stamps and from people who are breaking nda's and such. Bad leaks.

 

This is a official source, Amazon, releasing future information early. Obviously it's probably not something Lego wants, but it was out there nevertheless, and since it's from an official source, it's not something BZPower has to ignore. In fact, they can not ignore it, and instead post about it. This is ok, because it's official. It's kind of like when the Stars popped up on target's website in like, novemberish 2009. Leaks? Well, yeah. But it was the result of an official company's blunder and not some individual releasing illegal information.

 

At least, that's how I figure it works.

[Bonkle]

 

Ohhhh. I just remembered- the new online game had weird 'animal' versions of the Toa if you get all the parts or something! So the animals are probably allies.

Do you mean the models of Kopaka with wings/Onua with a tail? 'cause I think those are just the combiner models.

 

No, I don't think they are the combiners. Those are just the Toa with the Gold Masks and the Protector weapons. Either way, we'll find out.

[Makaru]

The leaks that Lego looks out for (and thus, BZPower tries to ignore) are ones that are, well. Illegal. Stuff that is posted before it's supposed to with confidential stamps and from people who are breaking nda's and such. Bad leaks.

Precisely.

 

Amazon posting commercial information does not fall under our Leak prevention.

[Aanchir]

 

Anyone could have told you that. Abandoning a theme for just a year before bringing it back would be a recipe for disaster—literally all it would do is accelerate the loss of older fans for no good reason (the best recent example would be Ninjago, which suffered a sharp drop in fan interest after the almost-cancellation in 2013 and took some time to recuperate after its hasty revival). Not to mention that we've known that the new Bionicle was planned for at least three-years since New York Toy Fair last year...

- Orient Expedition.

 

Orient Expedition kind of proves Lyi's point, actually, since it (like most themes in 2003) was an unprofitable failure. LEGO Bionicle and LEGO Star Wars were the only profitable LEGO product lines in 2003.

 

It's possible for LEGO to successfully relaunch a year or so after cancelling it, like they did with LEGO Ninjago, but to willingly take such a risk would be stupid and pointless. Ninjago was a fluke where they didn't originally plan for it to continue at all but realized the continued demand too late to keep it going without a hiatus. Not a situation where LEGO consciously decided, "hey, let's take a break from this super-popular line to focus on a new line that we have no long-term plans for, then bring the earlier theme back like nothing happened".

Edited August 6, 2015 by Aanchir

[Bonkle]

It also seems this dispels the rumors of ghost characters who can launch their faces from a while back.

[Lyichir]

 

 

Ohhhh. I just remembered- the new online game had weird 'animal' versions of the Toa if you get all the parts or something! So the animals are probably allies.

Do you mean the models of Kopaka with wings/Onua with a tail? 'cause I think those are just the combiner models.

 

No, I don't think they are the combiners. Those are just the Toa with the Gold Masks and the Protector weapons. Either way, we'll find out.

 

The models in the online/mobile game are in fact the more complex combi models released on the Lego Club website, which should not be confused with the "powered up" forms that simply add the Protector weapons. Tahu's and Kopaka's instructions have already released that way, while the instructions for Onua's have not yet been made available.

 

They certainly aren't anything that has anything to do with next year's sets, though.

Edited August 6, 2015 by Lyichir

[Kanakalackin]

My theory on the "unifier" Toa is that since the masks are tied to elements (Jungle, Water, Fire, etc.) instead of mystical powers (levitation, water-breathing, shielding) this time, the Toa would have to "upgrade" or "go Nuva" in order for each mask to be compatible with each Toa. So Gali would be able to use water and earth to make a mudslide, or Tahu would be able to use fire and air to make a fire tornado. "Unifier" could imply that each Toa can unify, or pair, their respective element with the others. Having this could make collectible mask packs a feasible thing. Since they're not on this list, it could mean (assuming my theory above is correct) that mask packs would be available in summer 2016, when kids are out of school and have more time to go out and buy these packs to try and hunt them all down, and to build up hype for a new "Collect Them All" gimmick.

[Regitnui]

I called the beast theme. I so called it back when G2 began. I still have the proof in my sig, if the topic hasn't died.

[Aanchir]

Just to be clear, there are some "Product Not Available" listings on shop.LEGO.com that confirm the official names (not just translations like the ones in this news article). You can tell they're the official names because if you enter an unofficial name (like "ketar stone animal" instead of "ketar creature of stone") into the URL in the same format, you get a "Page Not Found" page instead of a "Product Not Available" page.

 

Removed by request of LEGO. -B6

Edited August 7, 2015 by Black Six

[Shadow Destroyer]

The Unity Set definitely makes me think that the creatures will be allies of the Toa. I'm excited by this news, but also slightly disappointed. I'm still waiting for a strong villain wave for the Toa to face. (I found the skull creatures a little underwhelming.)

[Gatanui]

Just to be clear, there are some "Product Not Available" listings on shop.LEGO.com that confirm the official names (not just translations like the ones in this news article). You can tell they're the official names because if you enter an unofficial name (like "ketar stone animal" instead of "ketar creature of stone") into the URL in the same format, you get a "Page Not Found" page instead of a "Product Not Available" page.

 

Removed by request of LEGO. -B6

Great find! Nice to see names are back. It's very intriguing that Kopaka (and Melum) get special treatment, that's really unusual. Edited August 7, 2015 by Black Six

[fishers64]

*rubs hands together* They're getting more ambitious. I like it. 

[Mish]

^{The xxxxxxs could be similar to the NRG ninja from ninjago.}

 

BRAINSPARK

xxxxxx is a hunter hunting the creatures, which must be defended by the toa who will unite the island to save them.

Edited August 8, 2015 by Mish

[Bonkle]

^{The Uniters could be similar to the NRG ninja from ninjago.}

 

BRAINSPARK

Umarek is a hunter hunting the creatures, which must be defended by the toa /uniters who will unite the island to save them.

See, that's the approach I DON'T want. One or two upgrades are fine, but Bionicle shouldn't be treated like Ninjago where the same characters get new outfits every wave. I fear that's what will happen, though, because in the Gali designer video there's a piece of art that says Gali 2.0, which could mean LEGO feels it's like Hero Factory.

[Ford]

Is anyone going to update the main page article now that we (sort of) know Kopaka is going to be in a set?

[Toa Imrukii]

So wait, you're telling me that BZPower is now obligated to post leaked information?! (grant it, it's confirmed information but still)

[Ballom Nom Nom]

 

^{The Uniters could be similar to the NRG ninja from ninjago.}

 

BRAINSPARK

Umarek is a hunter hunting the creatures, which must be defended by the toa /uniters who will unite the island to save them.

See, that's the approach I DON'T want. One or two upgrades are fine, but Bionicle shouldn't be treated like Ninjago where the same characters get new outfits every wave. I fear that's what will happen, though, because in the Gali designer video there's a piece of art that says Gali 2.0, which could mean LEGO feels it's like Hero Factory.

 

We always got Toa every wave in G1, and there were new outfits for all three teams (twice for the Mata/Nuva), which people didn't seem to have problems with at the time. I'd be much happier with new outfits exclusively for the standard six rather than a cast herd of Toa being introduced, to be honest.

 

~B~

[Toa Imrukii]

Also Malum is coimng back??!?!? WHAT?!?!!??!?!!? 

 

 

 

 

EDIT:

 

sorry I read it wrong, it's Melum not Malum.

 

but unfortunately these creatures seem to be working WITH the Toa instead of against them as like the Rahi from 2001.

Edited August 6, 2015 by AidanBionicle1

[MrSciFiGuy]

Can't wait. I love seeing leaks, gets me excited and really takes me back to all the discussions and theories from G1. I can wait for pics to confirm my purchase of all these sets

[Makaru]

So wait, you're telling me that BZPower is now obligated to post leaked information?! (grant it, it's confirmed information but still)

It's not a leak.

[Aanchir]

We always got Toa every wave in G1, and there were new outfits for all three teams (twice for the Mata/Nuva), which people didn't seem to have problems with at the time. I'd be much happier with new outfits exclusively for the standard six rather than a cast herd of Toa being introduced, to be honest.

 

Exactly. The alternative to having new versions of the Toa every year is writing them out of the story entirely. Or at least shunting them to the sidelines, which isn't much better, especially if it means you're just going to shove these unfamiliar characters back into the spotlight a few years later to confuse new fans.

 

There's a reason Ninjago keeps introducing new versions of its main characters: because they're the main characters.

 

but unfortunately these creatures seem to be working WITH the Toa instead of against them as like the Rahi from 2001.

 

Why is that unfortunate? I think it's awesome. I've been wanting animal companions for the Toa for YEARS (the only example we got in G1 was Toa Mahri Jaller's Hahnah Crab). Besides, it's entirely possible that the Toa will still have to find and tame these creatures before they agree to be their allies. Gotta catch 'em all and whatnot.

[Pahrak Model ZX]

 

So wait, you're telling me that BZPower is now obligated to post leaked information?! (grant it, it's confirmed information but still)

It's not a leak.

 

 

Could you please elaborate?

 

It kinda seems like a leak since Lego hasn't said anything about 2016 yet and Amazon quickly took these very links down and it's August and the summer 2015 story hasn't even started yet, so it's really, really confusing.

[IXRollOutIX]

You do realize this is technically no earlier than we got the Toa Nuva, right? Bionicle came out in the second half of 2001 whereas the reboot started at the beginning of the year.

 

(Launch) 2001 Summer wave --> 2002 Winter wave --> 2002 Summer wave (When the Nuva came out.)

(Launch) 2015 Winter wave --> 2015 Summer wave --> 2016 Winter wave (Uniters.)

[bohrokman]

does anyone notice that all except the kopaka ice creature have the letter k in them strange.

 

Edited August 6, 2015 by bohrokman

[Makaru]

 

 

So wait, you're telling me that BZPower is now obligated to post leaked information?! (grant it, it's confirmed information but still)

It's not a leak.

 

 

Could you please elaborate?

 

As per:

 

 

The leaks that Lego looks out for (and thus, BZPower tries to ignore) are ones that are, well. Illegal. Stuff that is posted before it's supposed to with confidential stamps and from people who are breaking nda's and such. Bad leaks.

Precisely.

 

Amazon posting commercial information does not fall under our Leak prevention.

[Pahrak Model ZX]

Okay, but the pages were then taken down.  This still seems like information Lego doesn't want out there, which is why this seems like an inconsistency.

[fishers64]

People are often eager to see what is coming out next from LEGO, and that's perfectly understandable. Sometimes though, either through an internal mistake or through the work of unscrupulous individuals, information about or images of sets make their way onto the Internet before LEGO was ready to share them.

 

[...]

Because of these reasons and others, BZPower has adopted a strict policy in regards to leaked content. If images are marked 'preliminary,' they are not allowed on BZPower, nor is information gained from them. If the images or information were not officially released by LEGO or a reliable source, they cannot be posted on BZPower. Discussion of new sets and other information can wait until they are officially announced by LEGO or through its partners.

Amazon is a "partner" of Lego and a reliable source. 

 

Boom. Done. Saudite.

Edited August 6, 2015 by fishers64

[believe victims]

In addition to above discussion, I'm pretty sure if LEGO asked for BZP to take it down, they would. It's not like BZP plans to make a habit of flying flagrantly in the face of LEGO's wishes.

[Bonkle]

You do realize this is technically no earlier than we got the Toa Nuva, right? Bionicle came out in the second half of 2001 whereas the reboot started at the beginning of the year.

 

(Launch) 2001 Summer wave --> 2002 Winter wave --> 2002 Summer wave (When the Nuva came out.)

(Launch) 2015 Winter wave --> 2015 Summer wave --> 2016 Winter wave (Uniters.)

I get that part- all I'm saying is in Ninjago practically anytime anything major happens there is another set of costumes. I'm all for Toa upgrades, just not every other wave.

[user-402520536]

Notice that the only two-pack we've had so far is Ekimu vs. Skull Grinder, and the Unity Pack is Kopaka and Melum. I like to think that this has at least some significance. 

[believe victims]

 

You do realize this is technically no earlier than we got the Toa Nuva, right? Bionicle came out in the second half of 2001 whereas the reboot started at the beginning of the year.

 

(Launch) 2001 Summer wave --> 2002 Winter wave --> 2002 Summer wave (When the Nuva came out.)

(Launch) 2015 Winter wave --> 2015 Summer wave --> 2016 Winter wave (Uniters.)

I get that part- all I'm saying is in Ninjago practically anytime anything major happens there is another set of costumes. I'm all for Toa upgrades, just not every other wave.

 

 

*sees my friend change clothes* Careful, don't want to get too many costumes. The fans will hate that.

[Bonkle]

 

 

You do realize this is technically no earlier than we got the Toa Nuva, right? Bionicle came out in the second half of 2001 whereas the reboot started at the beginning of the year.

 

(Launch) 2001 Summer wave --> 2002 Winter wave --> 2002 Summer wave (When the Nuva came out.)

(Launch) 2015 Winter wave --> 2015 Summer wave --> 2016 Winter wave (Uniters.)

I get that part- all I'm saying is in Ninjago practically anytime anything major happens there is another set of costumes. I'm all for Toa upgrades, just not every other wave.

 

 

*sees my friend change clothes* Careful, don't want to get too many costumes. The fans will hate that.

 

Maybe other people don't get where I'm coming from, but what Ninjago did bothers me. It just cheapens the feel of the whole line and makes it seem gimmicky to me. Not saying that the designs will be bad or anything.

[Pahrak Model ZX]

 

 

You do realize this is technically no earlier than we got the Toa Nuva, right? Bionicle came out in the second half of 2001 whereas the reboot started at the beginning of the year.

 

(Launch) 2001 Summer wave --> 2002 Winter wave --> 2002 Summer wave (When the Nuva came out.)

(Launch) 2015 Winter wave --> 2015 Summer wave --> 2016 Winter wave (Uniters.)

I get that part- all I'm saying is in Ninjago practically anytime anything major happens there is another set of costumes. I'm all for Toa upgrades, just not every other wave.

 

 

*sees my friend change clothes* Careful, don't want to get too many costumes. The fans will hate that.

 

 

I think their point is more along the lines of, when talking about a toy line, it either feels over expensive or pointless to buy a new, slightly different version of the same character every year.

 

AKA Why did I spend this money on Megatron when I knew he was going to become Galvatron in three months anyway I could have used that money on food

 

(Not to say they don’t sell, of course.)

Edited August 6, 2015 by Pahrak #0579

[Bonkle]

 

 

 

You do realize this is technically no earlier than we got the Toa Nuva, right? Bionicle came out in the second half of 2001 whereas the reboot started at the beginning of the year.

 

(Launch) 2001 Summer wave --> 2002 Winter wave --> 2002 Summer wave (When the Nuva came out.)

(Launch) 2015 Winter wave --> 2015 Summer wave --> 2016 Winter wave (Uniters.)

I get that part- all I'm saying is in Ninjago practically anytime anything major happens there is another set of costumes. I'm all for Toa upgrades, just not every other wave.

 

 

*sees my friend change clothes* Careful, don't want to get too many costumes. The fans will hate that.

 

 

I think their point is more along the lines of, when talking about a toy line, it either feels over expensive or pointless to buy a new, slightly different version of the same character every year.

 

AKA Why did I spend this money on Megatron when I knew he was going to become Galvatron in three months anyway I could have used that money on food

 

(Not to say they don’t sell, of course.)

 

Exactly. I'd rather get a new team of Toa/heroes or new villains instead of another Tahu toy.

[Jobber]

Yep, I don't want another HF repeat with the same characters for 5 years. 

[Lyichir]

I would rather have the same team of heroes for five years (with yearly costume changes/upgrades) than to put the main characters on a bus as soon as they start to show any signs of character development. Bionicle's repeated cycle of replacing its entire main cast was not an ideal to aspire to.

[Makaru]

I would much rather see a core group of characters evolve and have character growth, something Old Bionicle sorely missed.

[Bonkle]

I would rather have the same team of heroes for five years (with yearly costume changes/upgrades) than to put the main characters on a bus as soon as they start to show any signs of character development. Bionicle's repeated cycle of replacing its entire main cast was not an ideal to aspire to.

Yes, but with the reboot, there is no story. There is no development. I would be totally fine with never seeing Tahu again, because I have his 2015 toy. I can make up my own stories.

[user-402520536]

 

I would rather have the same team of heroes for five years (with yearly costume changes/upgrades) than to put the main characters on a bus as soon as they start to show any signs of character development. Bionicle's repeated cycle of replacing its entire main cast was not an ideal to aspire to.

Yes, but with the reboot, there is no story. There is no development. I would be totally fine with never seeing Tahu again, because I have his 2015 toy. I can make up my own stories.

We haven't even had it for a year. You shouldn't make such completely negative predictions when all we have are names.

[Rooster Nui]

It's nice knowing that Tahu isn't in a double pack. I'm completely fine with Kopaka getting some more recognition, as Tahu is there at every turn you take, understandably. I hope Kopaka retains the solid Paladin-like build he has for this year. He'd by my favorite Toa for 2015 if it weren't for the stickers. 

 

I'm assuming these creatures will be good, at least towards the middle of the year. If that's the case, I'm hoping for something similar to the Skull Spiders to return, where you're gradually given an expanding group of tiny villains as you buy more and more sets. The bug/arachnid thing is getting somewhat repetitive, though.