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sydorack

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  1. I didn't realize they were different colors until I saw a post about it, and I already own the sets. Guess I'm just an idiot ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  2. I know this is just my opinion, but I think Pohatu's 2015 mask is his second worst (ahead of the Nuva version). It's got tiny, slanted eyeholes where the eyes are hardly visible through them, and a fake vent on the top. The general design feels like a watered down, safer version of the 2008 Pohatu/Photok masks, and the shape makes him look too childish compared to the other toa. Skorpio beats Takadox to become creepiest Bionicle set that I've seen. I'm not really interested in buying him though, because of the awkward look and the only piece that I particularly like about the set is the mask. I doubt a couple more friction pins would make the arms properly stable - a ball and socket connection would work better.I think his mask is very resemblent of the original kakama. His eyes were just narrow slits that didn't allow you to see much of the eyestalk back then either. And as far as the pins it actually does work perfectly. I posted that meaning that I had already added pins and gears in order to fix it, and it fixes it perfectly. If you don't believe me, go watch the video jang posted.
  3. Dang I definitely want to get ahold of one of these bad boys from eBay. Definitely.
  4. I like Skull Scorpio's technic build and cheap price. He's the Pohatu of this wave - the set with horrible price/piece ratio that nobody likes. Except for those that do. Pohatu is actually my favorite set out of the winter wave, to be honest. lol There's something neat about his simplicity and smaller size. Small, but tough, kind of like a Bionicle version of Bruce Lee. That and his limbs aren't hindered by those extension pieces, which make moving the limbs kinda strange sometimes. I can hardly pose Tahu with flat, steady feet thanks to those pieces, and I must have snapped off his legs five times. They make the limbs too stiff in my opinion. Pohatu, however, does not suffer from that. I have to agree with you, Pohatu's also my favorite. I like the fact that he has a low parts count because it removes all of the unnecessary add-ons that come with the other Toa. His short and basic build is great for getting him into some really nice-looking poses. Yeah I'm with the pohatu crowd. He finally looks as tough as he always should have. His new kakama is incredibly intimidating looking and his physique makes him look like a fast warrior. He's supposed to be the toa of stone, not pebbles. At first lewa was my favorite from the winter wave, but it quickly became pohatu. His posing capabilities are unmatched and unhindered by extra add-ons. I do greatly appreciate the add-ons the other toa have, it gives them character and individuality, but when it comes to posing and playing it usually all just gets in the way or falls off. With pohatu, there's none of that. As far as the summer wave, I for one still love skull Scorpio, and I do partially agree that MMvsSG is the best set of the year, maybe for the MoCr alone. I just wish it came with more gears and blue pins to add friction. It's an incredibly easy fix of course that doesn't alter the appearance or build of the set in really any way, but I wish they came optional in the set and that I didn't have to order more to get his arm steady.
  5. I connected hard with kopaka as a kid. Still do today. Most likely ice for me.
  6. Yeah - , it allows you to swipe the arms left and right, something that cannot be done when built with a rubber band.Yes it's definitely awesome. Whilst rubber bands are very useful, I always appreciate it when a function is accomplished using an actual Lego piece. Plus as nescent said it allows for him to slash his arms left and right as well as bashing together.
  7. Those eyes never went out of production in the first place. They've been used in a few system sets over the last few years.Potatu's jeterangs also have bohrok eyes on their ends as well. Also, my 2015 sets came yesterday. They're even cooler in person. I'm reallllly really loving them as of now. Skull slicer's multiple arm function is a little funky, and skull warrior doesn't balance well when you put his crossbow on his back, but over all they all look awesome separately and together. Kulta's torso gap really isn't bothering me all that much, Scorpio might be my favorite of the 5 honestly, and the MoCr is absolutely stunning and looks amazing on both Ekimu and Kulta. I posted some pictures, including some mask close ups, on Instagram. You should be able to click the link and be able to see them without an account https://instagram.com/sydorack
  8. I don't understand why people don't like him. He's Takadox levels of cool for me, and Takadox was my favorite villain set next to Vamprah. Oh well, nothing can be done about people having horrible opinions. Literally the only thing wrong with scorpio (in my opinion) is that his legs have no posability. I feel like it could have been a simple fix, simply adding some technic balls and Y joints, but I'm assuming that doing that might have pushed it out of the price range they were going for. His large weird tail is frankly the best part about him. It is VERY reminiscent of the 01 rahi, especially the tarakava. No set will ever make every fan happy though. Oh well! See, I hear that excuse so many times, but in all honesty what kid wants to have to focus on posing SIX legs plus arms while playing? I know that I get annoyed when limbs go out of place, especially when I was a child, so this would have been a life saver to me. Posability is awesome, but there comes a time when too much is too much. I never got to experience the 01 rahi, but I always remembered wanting all of them. It just seemed so cool that you could build a toy with these mechanical like functions. I truthfully think that the level of posability everyone is asking for is an adult collector thing, since it's extremely impractical. I can agree with that. Honestly, skull scorpio's lack of leg mobility doesn't make him any less fun for me, and i'm a "grown up". I just understand the reasons why someone would want his legs to be pose-able.
  9. I don't understand why people don't like him. He's Takadox levels of cool for me, and Takadox was my favorite villain set next to Vamprah. Oh well, nothing can be done about people having horrible opinions. Literally the only thing wrong with scorpio (in my opinion) is that his legs have no posability. I feel like it could have been a simple fix, simply adding some technic balls and Y joints, but I'm assuming that doing that might have pushed it out of the price range they were going for. His large weird tail is frankly the best part about him. It is VERY reminiscent of the 01 rahi, especially the tarakava. No set will ever make every fan happy though. Oh well!
  10. I rather not pay out-the-mouth for shipping. 200$? LOL The shipping was $20 for me? I don't know where the $200 is coming from
  11. Anyone who really wants the sets ASAP, you can order them from Amazon UK and pick the quickest shipping. I placed my order on Friday and they're scheduled to arrive tomorrow to Connecticut.
  12. Yes, I want to be the thirty-year-old who still enjoys creating things with a fun building system. My interest in LEGO has lasted over fourteen years, so I don't think another eight years is going to kill it for me. Getting older doesn't mean you have to stop doing what you enjoy; if anything, it just gives you a greater opportunity to enjoy it.I'm a 24 year old with a full time career. I live with my girlfriend in a condo with our dog. I still legitimately play with my bioncle sets most days of the week, and have literally every set I own on display somewhere in my place. Now back on topic, it is incredibly nostalgic. To this day, I can't look at gali mata or a tarakava without getting feelings of being 10 again and fighting with them in my parents living room. Every time I look at sidorak, I get a rush of being a teenager again, watching WoS over and over and over and over again and plotting how sidorak didn't actually die and how he's simply awaiting the right moment to swoop back in and take control. I doubt these emotions will ever go away. I'm an incredibly sentimental person, and bionicle is one of the nearest and dearest things to my heart.
  13. It could be skull grinder for sure. There are every slight differences between the picture and the actual skull mask (around the eyebrows) but that wouldn't be the first time promo art and the final product differ slightly.
  14. Always gotta have a long t-axle around to push the smaller ones out. Makes life so much easier. Orange brick separators are crucial in taking apart system pieces as well. I have a mountain of them collecting on my living room coffee table.
  15. Ordered the summer sets from amazon uk. maybe they will arrive one day?

    1. Voxumo

      Voxumo

      The wait is always the worst it seems.

    2. sydorack

      sydorack

      I picked the quickest shipping and amazon claims they'll be here by Wednesday. My fingers are crossed.

  16. been over joyed and tried to become a visorak. How, i do not know. if you woke up to a visorak swarm attacking your house.....
  17. "man i sure love hanging out with my fellow toa" sidorak
  18. I just ordered the summer sets from amazon uk, shipped to me here in connecticut. The site said they were "in-stock" and ready to ship. its telling me they should be here by wednesday july 1st. I'll post when they arrive for sure.
  19. I would buy tickets to see it perform If you had a swimming pool full of liquid protodermis......
  20. "Blue" by the elemental lord of water "Black sabbath" by black sabbath
  21. Thank you! Now that you said it, I certainly agree with the upper arms. Black would definitely work better and fit with the aesthetic I was going for a lot more.
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