I don't mind the new sets using the bone-and-cladding system, but since a large part of the set's appearance lies in the cladding with this system, I would appreciate it if they designed new shells for the system. the toa as-is look a little similar to hero factory because they use the exact same shells (not to disparage them- shoutout to tahu and kopaka, my definite favorites) I just think it would feel so much more like bionicle if the sets had shell pieces to match the 'bionicle' aesthetic. I mean, the current shells from HF are kind of geometric, angular in construction. in my opinion it's not a perfect fit for bionicle. Can't really fault the 2015 sets for sticking with the old style, as that would be way over budget, but wouldn't it be nice to see a new visual style to use for all the cladding pieces? Now does that mean I'd like to see shells with all the pistons and details that came to define the old bionicle? well, no. first off, a lot of people grew tired of that complexity from my 5 or so years of lurking have told me. second, I feel that would kind of overreach the purpose of the shells; leave that level of complexity the system's third layer, like the amazing new detail piece. In the past I've seen artists reinterpret the bionicle style as more biological, and it worked. So maybe a new set of more curved, 'biological' looking shells would fit later waves of the sets and make a compromise between the two styles: detail pieces with the whole pistons-and-machinery thing going on, adorning a smoother look inspired by some past fan art. What do you guys think?