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  1. Noraneko Sparks

    Mistika

    By Noraneko Sparks,

    I love Target.
     
    I just scored on finding Mistika sets.
     

     
    Now if only I had enough money for Jetrax T6 and Axalara T9.
     
    I think I'll do some reviews later, covering a MOCist, and collector's point of view.
     

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    Well, after a nice cup of tea and oatmeal, I'm ready to review.
     
    First off, these are not picture reviews, they are written. Ok, let's get started.
     
    In general:
    The Toa Mistika seem to be, a flop in design, but not that bad. The backwards piraka torsos are getting old. The new style of Adaptive armor though, is pretty neat. The idea of jets and fin wings make them worth getting. The Nynrah Ghost blasters are actually pretty cool. After a good solid push, the nynrah fly out just about as far as a zamor sphere. They also have good joint moveablity.
    From a MOCist's point of view, these sets are a gold mine. The mata red jets, silver limbs, and fin wings would be perfect in many MOCs. I can already see BIONICLE airplanes being built soon.
     
    Overall, the Toa Mistika earn a 7/10.
     
    Now, the individual reviews.
     
    Onua:
    I'll start with him because, he is my favorite. Of all the Mistika, he is the most solidly built. His torso, for one, is not a piraka body, but an Inkia backing covered by a new armor piece that fits quite well. I also like the mask, yes the mask. It's different, but it still works well, also, it does not attach to the top of the head, it is in fact, has a normal mask connection. The jets are a nice touch too, they attach to his legs in the most practical way. Now, the Ghost Blaster, it is cool in all, but Onua needs some other weapon, like claws, I still like how it connects, but it needs more. The shield fits nicely, provided it could be moved a stub maybe. Lastly, the color, it has a nice balance, but I would suggest changing the red and gunmetal pieces to silver.
    Now, the parts have semi-good value, some(like the new armor) are great for MOCing, but others are not, it just depends on your MOCing style.
     
    I'd say Onua deserves a 9/10
     
    Gali:
    Gali is, disappointing, I would have expected a more feminine build, but she looks like a man. The scope and laser sight are okay, but please, she needs an axe, or a short sword at least. The mask is weird, it looks like a waffle was smashed onto it. But, Gali does have interesting parts too. The armor was the first thing I noticed, it's spiky, which I like, but it's in a postion that is odd. That might be better on her hips. Also, her build is okay, just flip that torso around and I'd be content. The jets are actually in a good spot, the ankles, they fit in and even improve movement. The color scheme is supreb, prefect balance of silver and bue.
    Speaking of blue, the new dark blue dog bone joints are a staple, if you don't get Gali because of her looks, get her for the parts, many of them are fine for MOCing, I know the scope will be in a future creation I have planned.
     
    Gali gets a 7/10.
     
    Tahu:
    Last, but certainly not least, Tahu. He's better than Gali, but not as good as Onua. For one thing, he has a Toa Tool, maybe it's not the flame swords we all recognise as his trademark, but they're something, a giant shurikin perhaps? Yes, shurikin, Tahu looks like a ninja, oddly, a flying and flaming ninja (nod to Bungie there). Now, his design is fairly desent, it's solid, but the Metru armor need to be replaced with piraka armor, it bulks him up more. Now, the mask, it looks terrible directly in front, but at an angle it is surprisingly cool. The jets on his torso, really need to go, the best place to put them would most likely be his shoulders, I don't know why, but they look good there.
    Now, Tahu is a gold mine in MOCing pieces, the Metru red fin wings are awesome, also the blades on his spinning shurikin, I see those as horns (i.e Trinuma). The metru red feet, man, 'nuff said there.
     
    As a desent set, Tahu gets an 8/10
     
    So, yeah, my opinion on the Toa Mistika. Buy 'em, I highly suggest it.
     

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    7 Years

    By Noraneko Sparks,

    Happy 7th Anniversiary BZPower! 
    And let me take a few moments to talk about what BZP has done.
     
    First and formost, BZP has provided a safe enviroment for BIONICLE fans everywhere to talk about all things BIONICLE, plus more. It also allows the older class, much like myself, to enjoy it without judgment and critism, while still keeping it safe for the younger audiences. The different forums also allow not just dicussion of BIONICLE, but recreation in the form of MOCs, art, and RPGs. Sometimes we even get to change the stroyline, in a way.
    Not to mention BZP has a killer staff, I mean, we have great staffers who keep the forums clean, inform us of new stuff, and start contests. They even supply us with a sense of humor, that means you Omi. They are overall just nice and responsible people.
    And the members themselves, you guys give this place soul through your creativity and personality.
     
    So I thank BZPower for 7 years of fun.
     

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