Iruini Nuva

Lot of 30 Vahki, for those who are into that sort of thing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-Bionicle-Vahki-Super-Lot-of-30-Keerakh-Vorzakh-Nuurakh-Zadakh-Bordakh-/181800424094?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a5426529e Technically that's like...< $3 each if you can swallow the upfront cost.

Just got a box with Tuma, Mazeka, and Karzahni. Gonna keep me busy for a little bit.

The Exo-Toa has always been one of my most prized models. Roodaka is a great build as well.

Got my entries in.

Krahka was a combo model though... You know, you're absolutely right. Scratch that one.

I'd love to see an additional line of matoran sets containing secondary heroes from MNOLG--Kapura, Tamaru, Kopeke, etc. A character like Krahka could be really interesting, too.

I'm showing 35 minutes early...? lol

Yeah, not sure how to proceed without a "done" declaration.

If you think that BBS is only one option then you've just never adapted to the system. Point taken. But with CCBS I never had to "adapt". It's more intuitive and just makes the most sense to me. Now if I had spent years building Bionicle MoCs using the old system and adapting around all of its features like detailed parts and reliance on Technic connections, then I'd probably be irked that I can't use Technic connections no more, or as much as I used to. But I never did. Therefore I regard CCBS with unabashed glee. It's like an expensive plastic form of Tubers and Zots that don't break and have exposed wires when they do. Oh man, I haven't seen Toobers and Zots in forever.

How does the Onewa look in terms of sun, etc.?

Count me in at $110.

Exactly, I really miss the flexibility of pinholes, etc. With CCBS I find it harder to make custom armor, etc. from pieces that aren't explicitly slotted for it. Harder to make non-"character" MoCs as well, but I understand that characters are, by definition, what CCBS is made to handle. 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.

Very exciting! Shame about the sun damage and the binder. I always liked to imagine that they did seek out a full great + noble set and that the lore just glossed over it for the sake of pacing.

Definitely prefer the older styles (even pre-Inika). CCBS doesn't seem to get the feel right, and it feels super limiting to me in terms of build options. Granted, I've been building with the older sets for much longer. It's also worth noting that my wife strongly prefers the look and feel of CCBS, ha.

Pics? This is new to me.

Always loved Kopaka's sword. I also tend to use Bordakh staffs heavily when MoCing, if we can lean into "sword-like" weapons.

Have a fair number of rare items, though I don't think many fall into the super-rare category: 3x Copper Huna (US) + 1x Euro versionChrome Hau6x Gold VahiTNGM3x Poisoned Hau Nuva2x Infected HauFew Shadow KraataA couple of the TRU exclusive tubs (2004, 2005)Also have some other oddities like an Onua poster that uses the 2001 comic panels (never seen them since) and original storyboards from LoMN.

Why would the city need guarding if people lived in it for so long before the accident that drove them out? There wasn't two comatose Mask Makers and possibly three valuable masks in there, one with a mind of its own. Plus the people who lived in the city would have guarded the city before. Now nobody is there and it feels the need to turn to the dead to protect itself. Wait, is it canon that the city is somewhat sentient? I like the idea, just wasn't sure if that's conjecture or if it's actually been explicitly said somewhere.

I agree with the technic parts. I do think the sets could benefit from being a little more complex at times (not all of them need to be, but at least one challenging one would be fun). The bulk...I don't think the 3 smaller toa are that bulky. Gali is probably the bulkiest of those 3. The larger toa...Onua makes sense to be that large, just saying. Kopaka and Tahu, you may have a point for those 2 As I said, I bought Kopaka, and was surprised on how bulky and top-heavy he was. As far as Technic elements go, I think a lot of people(Including me) want those, and with good reason. I know a lot of people say this, but I think it's true. CCBS is very simplistic. I know it has it's perks, but I love Technic and the early Generation 1 sets for the Technic bits. Specifically gears, axles, and the like. Notice how the later had little real Technic parts. That doesn't mean they are bad by any means, as I love a lot of the later sets. The Toa to me were kinda simple due to the Inika build limitations. But with CCBS it is even simpler. I know you can do a lot with CCBS, but that essentially they are just skeletons with armor. I would really like more complex builds. I think I've already said this, but I'm just going in to bigger detail Agreed--I'd love to see more complex builds for larger sets and I'm a bit worried that CCBS will be a limiting factor (though I didn't follow HF very closely, so I can't say how large they got). I've found sets like LoSS, Skull Basher, and the like to be more interesting specifically because they integrate some more unique Technic bits.

I assume the price for a repainted Tohunga would be similar? Big fan of the Tamaru/Kopeke in your photo.

For what it's worth, I actually kinda like that set. Not the most interesting build, but it captures the feel of the original better than Tahu did, imo.

Been a bit busy lately. Picked up the whole Summer line over the past week. Also picked up Tarduk and some Poisoned Hau Nuvas. And lastly, I'm in the process of grabbing a few Copper Hunas, Hahli ('03), and some other assorted masks/goodies. Grabbed some LoMN storyboards last month, too.

I'm vain. Favorite perk is the rank images.

Always a big fan of the Kualsi and Vahi. The original Hau/Miru/Pakari round out my current top 5.

Appreciate it. Yeah, I've got the 3 starter decks (still play with one, keep the others sealed fr now). Always felt like the art was a pretty unique look into the universe. Didn't know they sold Bohrok Awake cards outside of McDonalds. Either way, definitely curious to see which card it is. Such an odd assortment of items, either way, ha.