OnuaNut

Perfectly executed!

The Nui Rama were the first Rahi I got in 2001, so it really brings a smile to my face seeing the amazing job you did updating the design! I love how you built it in the style of an official model too; that's one of my favorite ways to build.

I'm not a fan of the big Hero Factory armor pieces like you used for his chest and back, mostly given they cover up so much - what does he look like underneath? Were you able to whip up a more customized innard? He appears kind of generic, bulky. The best aspect I'm sorry to say is the staff and that beautiful Konohi.

Inside I used the smallest of the CCBS torsos since my aim wasn't to custom make one, it attatches two of these on the arms to give him broad shoulders. I wanted to create a short, wide-chested, broad shouldered character in CCBS since it's durable and offers a lot of posability. Just a simple character really .  

I recommend them 100%. The graphics novels, despite their smaller page size, are the best and most efficient way to enjoy the comics; and as stated before, they have more content than the individual issues.

I collected all nine in paperback as they released and read through them many times without any glue issues. That being said; treating books kindly will increase your milage.

Finally! The perfect use for the large cup of trans-light blue studs I got from the PAB Wall!

The Protector of Ice shall never run out of ammo. 

I like the two-tone mask a lot, it makes me very excited for the other color combinations; particularly the Protector of Earth's. But I'm not so much a fan of the arms, I'll definitely be adding these to give him forearms.

I really love the mask and goggles, the shape of the Pakari really lends itself to the facial addition. I'm also really digging how you used the "boat studs" to attach the staff-head to the rods; awesome!

 

Also, to attach a Metru head to a CCBS torso your best bet would be this part. Unless you hunch the neck forward, though, even that would risk making the figure's neck unrealistically long on most models.

 

I've been using that same technique and it's worked well for me, especially when masks have a longer "chin" area. If you position the connector directly under the head it reduces height (image).

I've also used these pieces to attach Mata heads (Image here) 

Gotta catch 'em all!

 

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I absolutely couldn't have put it better myself!

"From the shore of Mata Nui to the mysterious island of Okoto, OnuaNut has followed the travels and heroic deeds of his favorite Toa: Onua. Being such a fan, and having been nicknamed "OnuaNut" for so long, not even he can remember his given name! It matters not for OnuaNut though, this Chronicler of Onua has his trusty Staff of Comedy and a fierce fandom to get him through."

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I've been tinkering with my Self-MOC for a few weeks now, but I'm finally happy with the result. I wanted to use CCBS in order for him to blend in with sets going forward, but use the Mata head and his signature silver Pakari to tie back with the pre-2015 BIONICLE. I also chose a very minimal color scheme for the same reason. The Pearl Dark Grey parts are meant to represent light armor, while the black is just his normal body color. 

For me, it usually goes about as well as describing Doctor Who. The end result is normally:

A few weeks ago I told the story of the Toa Mata to my wife, explaining that the Toa were like pills sent into Mata Nui's body to fight off the infection of evil and ultimately revive him. She thought the concept was really cool and was then open to hearing more about it. She also found it beneficial to know that there was a deeper story to the LEGO robots I keep building . 

While I think it's a neat idea that both generations of BIONICLE could be joined by the Vahi, I don't see it happening. It's been very well stated that this is a reboot, and I do think it'll stay that way. At most, they may come up with the idea that this is an alternate reality like the ones Takanuva visited, but that's a stretch. 

The Mask of Time is a cool concept, and based on what we've heard I think we'll see one, just not a half-Vahi crossing the generational gap.  

I have to say, story and lore have been the most important to me. When the sets didn't excite me (like with 2005-2007) the comics and other story media kept me firmly interested in BIONICLE; throughout the series I constantly re-read the comics and sought out new story developments.

Are you still planning a revamp of the Titan form? Ever since I got my hands on one of those sets I've wanted to see it done properly, in three dimensions instead of the paper thin torso we got from the official product...

Not actively, but it's still a project I still really want to do in the future. A small part of the reason I put the idea "on the shelf" was due to a lack of gold parts, I'd like to keep going with it once I acquire more. Ideally I would do less black, no yellow, and more gold and "Keetongorange".

"The final battle is here! The gallant knight Mata Nui gears up andsets off to slay the evil beast, Makuta!"

I started out to make a revamp of the (titan) Toa Mata Nui, but I got to liking the idea of a revamped Toa-sized Mata Nui to go along with my work-in-progress Makuta.

I was aiming for the look of a knight (Mata Nui) going to slay the pesky dragon (Makuta) and ultimately incorporate more gold pieces than Toa Mata Nui did (Though that doesn't take much  ). 

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Based on the photos I'd seen previously I hadn't been impressed with Kopaka, but this review has done a great job of showing off his good points. I really like the bulky knight-like armor; it's a great design that sets him apart from the other Toa. I'm still not totally keen on his color-scheme though.

Rahkshi; they're my favorite Bionicle minions! It would be really cool to see them take after their appearance in MoL with the mandibles and bug-like attributes.

I'd also like to see some Rahi, maybe for a Toa to ride, like Kikanalo.

I would love to see a point-and-click adventure game like MNOG 2, but with a bigger story-telling aspect like the first one. What I also really liked about MNOG was that you got to explore the island in a big way, and I would love to be able to experience Okoto that way too.

Body type: '03 Matoran

Arms and legs colour: All black
Mask: Silver Pakari
Job: Chronicler of Toa Onua  
Picture: In signature 

Onua. He and I are a lot alike; quiet and observant, he's not very talkative but when he does have something to say, it's always important or well thought out.

This one was tough, but I chose Tahu's Mask of Fire; though the Mask of Creation nearly got my vote. In my opinion, the "Tahu Mask" does the best job of being a nod to the previous Hau designs, while standing strong as its own for the future. I think it also has a very regal look to it, which I like a lot.

Hello, I'm OnuaNut.

You may remember me from such things as "The Matoran at Home" and "This Old-Timer Has Gone Crazy".

(Well, maybe not that last one )

*ahem*

I started lurking in 2001 and finally made a commitment to BZP in July of 2002. (My aunt said it was a beautiful ceremony). During my time here I've enjoyed writing comedies, goofing off in the CoT forum, eating waffles, and discussion something called Barnicles. Years later, like a bad soap opera (as if there's any other kind), I went into a metaphorical coma only to awaken earlier this summer by runaway Hype Train. By now you'll either visited, or thought about visiting my profile, so I won't go off on any more of a tangent  .

I look forward to (continue) seeing y'all in the forums!

A teeny-tiny Kopaka for Kopakas Kool Kompanion

"Yakety Sax" (aka The Benny Hill Theme) by Boots Randolph.

Once a week? I's been like 8 years

Or whenever you notice a bit of dust on your sets; that's just my method. My sets are in a smaller room, so dust gathers quickly, but once they're cleaned up it's pretty easy to keep them looking nice      

This is GREAT news! 

Their writing in TLM was top notch, so I'm very excited to have them back at the writers' desk again.

Definitely the Mata head.

I love their look, but also because the pre-2002 Kanohi fit snugly on the mouth-piece, they're available in a variety of colors, and the axle connections let you attach to a wider variety of parts than the other heads.