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    LEGO Preliminary Press Release, Oct 2008.





     
    As 2008 comes to an end, so does an eight year-long chapter in the BIONICLE storyline. Makuta Teridax has obtained the ultimate weapon the Matoran Universe, and imprisoned the Great Spirit within the Mask of Life. Cast ouf of his own body, Mata Nui must set off on a long and distant journey into the unknown space. No one can fathom what awaits him there...
     



     
    "A remote and forbidding planet, filled with strange inhabitants and creatures, that only the wildest of imaginations could perceive. Icy mountains, volcanoes and dense jungle regions are but a few of the diverse landscapes that sprawl across this eerie corner of the universe. The people of this planet have established a unique social system, so as to avoid unnecessary conflict and settle their disputes in a civilized manner. Once a year, a tournament is held at the grand arena to determine the most skilled ahd talented fighter."
     



     
    "Though the people must beware, as there is a lot more to worry about on their home planet than just disputes over supplies. The Element Lords are powerful and hostile beings that inhabit each region, and govern it in their own way. You'd best stay away from them, if you value your life."
     



     
    "Among the peculiar elements of this world are Water, Fire, Ice, Rock, Sand, and Jungle." Hardcore BIONICLE fans that are used to the old elements will hopefully find this shift exciting.
     



     
    Aside from the new storyline location and characters, the new sets will include projectile weapons and a brand new scoring feature, that we hope will encourage social interaction.
     



     
    Also worth a note is that we will be including tan as a major color for the first time in a long while, so fans of the first few years of BIONICLE will be very much pleased.
     



     
    We hope you enjoyed this brief overview of the direction BIONICLE will be taking in 2009. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for any updates and news. The new and improved website will feature a cool new game, where you can play online with friends and win fantastic prizes. The first wave of sets will launch next month, so be prepared for a load of fun!
     

     

     

     

     
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  2. Illuminatus
    Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that 2005 was the only year we got 14 canister sets instead of just 12? While we've gotten canister-sized sets on more than one occasion throughout the years, we never actually got bonus canister sets outside of the Toa Hagah, and that is super special when you think about it.
    I read some complaints recently as to how the Toa Hagah are an "incomplete series" and were also clearly meant to be Toa Dume and Toa Nidhiki. The former statement is downright absurd for the aforementioned reason; did you expect that LEGO would produce 6 extra sets one year for no reason? No, that would've been at the expense at either the Toa Hordika or the Visorak and we would've gotten 2 sets less, not 4 more.
    Also, while I somewhat enjoy the notion that Iruini could've been Nidhiki (because of his mask shape), if we're being completely honest, Norik would've been a lazy Dume. No change of mask type from Noble to Great? Lazy. Besides, Dume and Nidhiki were from two different "generations" of Toa and they'd have had to be marketed as having lived and worked separately. And they would've had to be given different tools from one another. Given the circumstances, they were handled well enough.
    What I'm basically saying is that we got a treat and I for one loved it. Especially considering the pair wasn't available in Bulgaria and I had to seek them out abroad; it felt like a treasure hunt.
  3. Illuminatus
    Unbelievably, there appear to be 10 snapshots of my BZP profile in the Wayback Machine, but all of them display a board message. Supposedly due to the fact that you can't view profiles while you aren't logged in. But people certainly must've made the snapshots while logged in and while looking at my profile particularly.
     
    Does anyone have any idea how to make these snapshots work?
  4. Illuminatus
    Upon voting in each poll for the recent Nikila contest, I was a bit disappointed by the sheer amount of rough, bulky, macho designs that the majority of entrants had drawn. IMO, Greg's rule regarding the addition of female attributes really hindered the potential of some artists. Don't get me wrong, there are some great pieces out there, but most of them are, in my opinion anyway, nothing like what Nikila should look like.
     
    My personal favorites?
     



     
    Good luck to everyone, and I look forward to seeing the above entries in the finals.
  6. Illuminatus

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    By Illuminatus,

    Just had another idea laid to waste by the Greg man:
     
     
    And just in case anyone's interested, this is something else I suggested to the BSS a while ago:
     
     
    I look forward to hearing what you think.
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