Ford

And people say that Lego doesn't care about their fans... pfft.

In all seriousness, they do have a great marketing scheme that has transitioned well to social media platforms. I applaud Lego; they're doing a great job as it is, and being in the number one spot is, to me, a confirmation that they're doing something right.

Episode 12 is available on the Bionicle Website!

 

 

Which has more sharp edges: 2006 or 2015?

2006 had some guys with maniacal grins and metal fences, but 2015 has guys being burnt and crushed for entertainment.

 

Actually the more I think about it, the worse it sounds XD.

 

Zombie spiders and creepy zombie warriors not withstanding?

 

Are we also sure that Ekimu isn't a vampire? He's been asleep in a sarcophagus/coffin for many years... 

 

Both sets are great, and while I'm disappointed in the size of Kulta's mask (being smaller than Onua's mask), I love the work they put into it.

The small mask on Skull Grinder serves a pretty valuable purpose, actually. First, in being smaller than most masks, it's more like an actual skull (i.e. smaller than a complete face would normally be). Secondly (like on Onua), a smaller mask allows for something akin to "forced perspective", making the figure as a whole seem larger than he actually is. In fact, the sets this year use that trick to evoke the opposite effect as well—note that the Protector mask is actually one of the largest masks this year, giving the Protectors a more diminutive appearance despite being larger and more complex than most villager sets from the old theme.

 

I understand that it's a supposed to be a skull, but it looked bigger in promotional art. Stuff like that happens from time to time, but I'm not jaded by it. I personally don't care how big it is, it's still a beautifully designed mask.

I got MMvsSG and Slicer yesterday, and then another MMvsSG as part of my prize for the Skull Week raffle from BS01. Talk about timing. 

Both sets are great, and while I'm disappointed in the size of Kulta's mask (being smaller than Onua's mask), I love the work they put into it. The Mask of Creation is probably the best mask ever made, chock full of delicious detailing with scripts and fine edges. It almost reminds me of the helmet worn by the Worker of Secrets in Infinity Blade 3. 

Slicer is a lot of fun because of that function. I don't even care about his mask because it fits him so well. It's creepy, and that's what it needs to be. The drained Mask of Jungle is also a very nice treat, as it combines two of my favorite things about action figures into one piece: color swirl and light piping.

The weapons are very nice in this wave. The hooks actually work, and are overall an interesting concept not seen in Bionicle before if I do recall. The swords look like expanded HF Brain Attack swords, and can be put side to side just like those swords. The axes are also very nice, but they wiggle around a bit too much when striking an opponent. I trust the quality of the plastic, though, it won't break anytime soon.

The Bohrok Animations were neat, but I've taken a liking to the 2015 Animations. They're just so smooth and I love the style, as it reminds me of the style used in the former but is still new and recognizable. 

On another note...

 

-SNIP-

 

WHAT DOES IT MEEEEEEEAN?

Judging by the "Turbo from Slizer" look, as well as the small black grains, I'd say...

Mech/Vehicle/Other Thingamabob?

I picked 2015. And I am not ashamed, because I mean it.

As a fan since 2001, I admire the new line even more than anything in G1. The sets are top notch awesomeness, the story is intriguing, and the marketing strategy is clever. I'm more engaged in Bionicle now than I ever was during the original run, and dare I say, I think the line's going to be a success.

Are you Kadin me? Komaun!

I'm a Harry Potter fan because I like the Elda Wand.

I don't know what it is, but I just love your style, especially with differentiated body types.

Way to be so Tiribombastic. 

"let's go to the arena, it'll be fun!"

 

"We are absoultely, positively, never going to the arena, Lewa."

 

later...

 

"oh would you look  at that, we're in the arena."

Lewa: Hey, can we go to the arena! I really wanna go to the arena!

Kopaka: No. We're not going to the arena.

Lewa: Please?

Kopaka: No.

Lewa: PLEASE?

Kopaka: NO.

Lewa: PLEASE!?

Kopaka: NO, AND THAT IS FINAL!

*Later*

Kopaka: *finds Lewa unconscious* This is why I work alone...

"Uh oh, Lewa __________________ again. Go save him, Onua!"

Kongu: a disgrace among all Toa of Air for his inability to fly.

 

My guess is that they'll have the throwback in the form of Hammer Flush. To save Lewa, Onua must use his abilities against Skull Slicer in a game of Hammer Flush. If he wins, Lewa gets his mask back. If he loses, Slicer keeps the mask for himself and bad stuff happens in the meantime. 

That would actually be pretty cool.  I guess Onua is the only one who could participate, seeing as he has a hammer (Skull Slicer doesn't, though...).  I'd love it if Lewa is saved by Onua.

 

It only makes sense. They could even make it comedic; Slicer doesn't have a hammer and tries to steal Onua's, but Onua knocks him back and wins the game. Slicer will have started out as acting like a really bad guy, but ultimately fails against the Toa.

Then again, it could be a team effort where the other four Toa have to defend Onua from Slicer's attacks, Onua ends up winning the game, and Lewa is saved through the power of unity.

I have a feeling that a G2 story contest would be a bad move to take by Lego. Chances are that most of the writers would write about either connections to G1 or characters with G1 names to be placed in G2. The fact that Lego wants to get away from both of those things would make a contest like this unlikely.

My guess is that they'll have the throwback in the form of Hammer Flush. To save Lewa, Onua must use his abilities against Skull Slicer in a game of Hammer Flush. If he wins, Lewa gets his mask back. If he loses, Slicer keeps the mask for himself and bad stuff happens in the meantime. 

That was the best. You just made my day better. Thank you.

Great as always. A lot of interesting revelations in this chapter.

Kadihi is back for round two! Watch Ask Kadihi: Part 2 now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlOsEx3jy-U

My dream is to one day own the gold Ignika from Toa Mata Nui, but also to own the Mask of Creation (which will hopefully become a reality soon enough).

Having just picked up this set a few days ago, I can say that any living being in the universe owes it to themselves to get at least one copy of this set whether they are a fan of Marvel or not.

I would be in the rebellion against Tuyet.

 

 

 

My goodness, I'm appalled.

 

CCBS is terrible. For a great many reasons. 

 

Been surprised by all of the durability comments about pieces I've seen lately. Maybe it's my general lack of sets from 08-10 (are those the weak ones?), but I've never outright broken a piece.

 

 

No, CCBS is not magically superior in durability compared to Bionicle. It's just that people who didn't take good care of their Bionicle sets ended up being surprised that they broke. Granted, the lime-green limb piece failure was something else altogether. 

 

 

Uhhh, I took good care of my sets and I still ended up with many broken pieces. The joints in the last few years of G1 were very poor quality so it didn't take much to start cracking them. Most of mines cracked or broke after a few months.

 

Same here.

What point are you really trying to make now? You don't like CCBS. End of discussion, at least the way I see it.

Kopaka, you had 52 flavors, and you chose salty.

I hear it brings out the flavor. 

In this case, the burning flavor, allowing Kopaka to deliver his burning comeback lines.

CCBS.

While I do use a mixture of both part systems, I prefer the smooth shapes of CCBS because it creates a solid look and fills in a character. That and the system is durable; I refuse to use Inika torso frames as I have broken six in the past few years, but combining the front portion of an Inika torso with a CCBS frame can create a flow between the two systems.