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Ambient music? Check. Memorable action with Kanohi powers? Check. Plausible dialogue? Check. This is truly awesome and well done. It felt like I was watching an unreleased part of the old MNOLG animations! My only real criticism is that the music style - while it does fit the original style - it does stick out a bit at times. Gali's character was a little off-kilter, and I can be pretty picky with how humorous dialogue is handled in Bionicle scenarios, but the mannerisms of the characters here are overall well-done. Classic Tahu’s temper tantrums are just right - and Kapura was a great match with how he appeared in MNOLG. Jala talking to Tahu, as if they were on the same level... was interesting. I always saw the villagers as being too reverential to boldly backtalk the Toa! I don’t know how I missed this feature! You know it’s a good animation when the 17 whole minutes goes by in the snap of a finger.

Congratulations on being featured on the front page! A creation well made. Even the photos are fun to look through. Keep at it!

Two thumbs up! These are astounding looking figures. The bright colors are reminiscent of 2001 and look really neat with the other subdued colors. The feet and legs are my favorite parts... along with the organic jewelry, and the belt on Kopere. The bionic versions of easily recognizable weapons are cool. The only thing is that I believe the loincloth/tunic element on Pakuru would have been better as a fabric piece. But the way the new Bionicle (and Lego system) pieces were used and incorporated into the classic Bionicle aesthetic is really cool and slick. They capture exactly what was described in your introduction. Overall an interesting interpretation of Bionicle, that’s for sure. A return to and pushing of this style would be great to see in a new Bionicle.

I believe that it is important to remember that Bionicle is a LEGO theme, retired or not. As long as people keep building with it and playing with it and sharing it, Bionicle will live on. It is true that many fans have dropped Bionicle along the way over time (story-wise and/or set wise), but it doesn't seem likely that stagnation will occur after this last discontinuation. The original story of Bionicle is finished, and for those fans that have stuck with it over the years, that will crystallize into Golden Memory... But the building never ends!

I believe it could go either way for Bionicle. If Lego sees a profitable opening for it and a demand that can be filled, Bionicle will be brought back. If the conditions don't exist however, Lego likely will not risk the loss of of profit and reputation for the theme. I'm unsure if Bionicle should be revived again. If an elegant reincarnation of the original theme can be accomplished, I believe the risk should be taken. Otherwise, the theme should not be watered down with numerous incoherent incarnations. A better fate would be for it to be retired long term, like other Lego themes have done.

Why was the original video removed? Has there been any official clarification? Regarding the old Bionicle and the new... my observations lead me to conclude that the original Bionicle clearly contained the superior lore and accompanying world. Where the truly legitimate debate lies is with the set aesthetics.

Wow, this is a fantastic and sincere tribute. From what this tribute evokes, I think even the newest Bionicle fan can appreciate the gravity that Bionicle has had in so many memories. A true legend. Thanks to Mr. Faber for this!

I am fairly new to testing my MOC photography skills, but I will try my best! Try to use a single-hue, flat background (like white or grey, or any color that doesn't clash with your MOC). Especially for a large figure like yours, a plain neutral background would prevent distraction from the primary focus - your model. I have found a white blanket or poster paper to make good backgrounds.

Wowwee that is a really elegant and neat looking figure - especially the arms and toolset! The jaws here are cooler than the actual set that year. The torso and legs and even the skeleton looks solid too. Nice building!

"Toa" of Energy & the Staff of Sustenance Before they put their faith in the legends of Mata Nui, many Matoran idolized this Toa. He - or it - was said to have descended from the twin suns, but no one can truly remember where the figure first appeared. It was later discovered that the sage had a dark secret: he was Makuta. Only after wreaking havoc and confusion were its heroic deeds revealed for what they truly were: an evil plot... Please see Brickshelf for the full gallery! For the figure itself: it has a poseable waist, which is also capable of rotating a full 360 degrees, due to a ball joint connection. Also, the "living" Staff also serves as a nifty launcher (which can be detached). I​ went with a predominantly 2001 Technic feel, but tried to also incorporate elements from each year between 01-10. Thanks for viewing!

Good to know! Hopefully I can get the rest of my family to sign up for the tour next time it's open. The Idea House is a sort of private museum of the history of LEGO, built around the original home and workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (who founded LEGO in the 30s). It's mainly for the benefit of LEGO Group employees and occasional visitors (business partners, Inside Tour participants, etc). It's not designed to handle public visitors. The Vault underneath is an archive of sealed LEGO sets from throughout the decades. Most of the older sets there are bought from or donated by fans, so it's not a complete record of all the sets there have been, just those that LEGO has been able to acquire. There's also a cool room where they show various LEGO knock-offs side-by-side with the real products they're based on, to give a sense of the difference in quality and what sort of counterfeiters LEGO is up against. The Innovation House is the LEGO Group's design headquarters. It's extremely private. I went to Billund for the Inside Tour last year and we were only allowed to see it from the outside. They have giant shutters on the windows to protect their privacy when the need arises. It's the place that has the big metal slide that you see in all the photos, though employees don't actually use the slide a lot because they need to take their shoes off. Kids who visit for focus testing love it, though. The LEGO House is still under construction and not open yet, but it's supposed to open next year. It's going to be an attraction that's largely open to the public. The decision to create it was motivated by the high demand for a public attraction in Billund where people of all ages can learn about LEGO. It will also include some more private areas like conference rooms for LEGO to meet with business partners.

Is the Lego House the same one as the Ideas house or Innovations house? This trip looks awesome and like complete fun.

These are totally cool. I like all of the scenes very much, but if I had to pick one (okay, maybe two) absolute favorites, they would be Tahu encountering a Bohrok because it so perfectly recreates a memorable image… and Onua finding Onepu, because it just looks so… Bionicle. The glowing eyes, the darker ambiance of the caverns - wonderful work.

It is so cool that this is being done! Thanks, BZP. I recall being curious about this very game, and Lego Island, but never getting to see or play them. All the classic themes, Lego people, and scenes make it even better. The game looks fun… and building a custom vehicle and Lego guy seems to work like I imagined. I will have to check out the other episodes in this series!

Hi - instructions are available for the island of Mata Nui, as well as the head! Gallery Just for fun, I also got some pictures showing the huge scale of the giant - I hope you all enjoy viewing them, because I had fun making them up! I apologize if the brace supporting Mata Nui is a little distracting - I promise it is not like that in person. Also, some asked for a closer look into how the legs or shoulders attach. I have included photos showing those connection points as well. Do you have any ideas on how to (possibly) strengthen the foot-ankle joint? The lack of friction provided by the pin-brick there is a little bothersome. Honestly, that was a pretty hard part to figure out when I was building him initially. Note: I have since made some adjustments to the nose as well as the connection points which attach the face to the skull. To help prevent confusion, red circles point out what has been modified. Thanks for reading!

This is interesting. I am late to find out about it, but I will look into the remainder of the event. What goodies are given away? How do you win? PS I will have to check out some of those previous livestreams (i.e MNOLG)!

I am surprised about the overall positivity toward Kopaka's new look, especially since I do not see it the same way at all. He has always been my favorite Toa, but this one doesn't seem to meet past standards. It is good that the telescopic feature of his mask was kept, but I wonder why this Kopaka has gold armor only on the legs?? It seems like just too much is going on with his look - in the past, Kopaka has always had a simple, elegant asymmetry - but not so much this time. To me so far, next year's Onua is the coolest looking!

The hammer is very simple and graceful. I like how it contrasts with the solid, armored look of the figure. That mask also sets very nicely on top of the broad shoulders. The choice of pieces in the back are also nice, and are even reminiscent of classic Bionicle. The only thing I would change is the skeletal lower torso. The precise pieces to use escape me, but I believe something more "present" and solid should be used to better blend with the rest of the body.

I made the front page news as a feature?! This feels so unreal that my head spun when I realized it. I have not been able to check in until now, so that only heightens the shock of the surprise. Wowwee! Thank you! Really - this is quite overwhelming. I do not know how to appropriately thank you for all of the positive feedback and high praise. Yes, it came to a point that I had to improvise and use the Legos that I had. I do see how I could either go with more browns, OR more grey, however. I did my best with the rusted, ancient look. I just used some objects to demonstrate the magnetic ability of the hands - an old spring, old watch batteries, and an Insectoid thingamajig. I am not sure if I can make instructions for the whole body. I can try though. However, I definitely think I can contribute instructions for the head and the island. Good idea. When I make the instructions, I can also take some pictures that show the scale difference. Who would you like to see? I am already thinking of using one of the original Toa, and maybe a Technic guy I have. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! Can I seriously do that?? You are the second member that noted the torso chest area. Can you clarify what you meant by your suggestion to offset the chest panels? I feel I have exhausted all ideas and alternatives for that area (as well as the wrists) of the model.

Thank you very much! Really - thank you for the high praise. Yes, one thing that I noticed about prior Great Spirit models was that none addressed the ancient-ness of the robot body. So one of my primary goals from the start was to incorporate those features somehow. It was much more possible with Lego pieces than Technic. For time: It took me about a month to visualize the finished 'set'-if-you-will, and then a few months longer to gather the pieces. Building Mata Nui was actually the quickest part, though there was some trial and error adjustments during those building sessions. I can see what you mean about the wrist. I honestly could not think of any other way to build it without sacrificing the poseability of the hands. But yep - I am quite pleased that I was able to make the hand sturdy enough with one balljoint! Any ideas on how to fill in the wrist area?? I agree about the torso. It was mostly on purpose that I built it that way, because, as you said, stability and detail would have taken a hit if I had added much more depth. As it is now, the torso is the heaviest part of the figure, and that is what makes it tricky to balance above the tapered waist. For the joints: I had to double-up on ball joints in the elbows and knees. For the shoulders and ankles, I used those snap-and-click socket joints that were common in the exo-Force sets. This was probably the hardest part to get right, because anything less than adequately strong would be too flimsy for posing or even standing the model up. "...love to see some pictures of the inner workings..." That is a good idea actually; I will try to take some pictures of how the shoulder/knee joints worked out. Thank you. To one and all: please be sure to take a look at the full Gallery! Thanks alot. I had a feeling the head was a tad large, but I just went with it despite the accuracy issue. What do you guys think of the mini Metru Nui? That (as well as the Island) was the chief reason I chose to go with a slightly larger head. Ahahaha. Thanks both of you (and for the laugh). Again, to one and all, thanks for the feedback!

Finally discovering Mata-nui, who and where he was - it was a very exciting climax in the old Bionicle. I remember all the speculation surrounding that mystery…. Since a rendition of Mata-nui was never made as an official set, last year I decided it was about time I tried makin' my own. During the process, I had to build-like-crazy for a while to get things right and functional - it did not happen all at once - but Mata nui is just so freaky-cool, was worth it. For playability and sturdiness: Has articulation at the head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, knees, and even in the feet. I can pose, reposition, or simply pick up Mata nui just fine (grasping his torso and waist), but due to the sheer weight at his size (about 30 in. tall), it is not quite as easy to play with him. I had to build a nifty brace to support him from the back when standing, thus propping him up. Maybe I could make a Mini version one day?? For features: The giant's 'mask' stays attached to his face via a connection available on the nose. His brows can also be adjusted to look angered or pensive. By placing a glow bar into the eye socket, Mata Nui's eyes even shine in the dark. Perhaps the best secret of this version of Mata Nui is the hidden city of Metru Nui inside the skull. Thanks to the Technic version made by builder Achillax, I had an easy job deciding which pieces to use for the hands. I added magnets in the palms, however, to ensure that the robot's gravity-bending abilities would be present. Beware! After all the years, not sure if it's still a concern to anybody, but this model can be said to have major spoilers for those unfamiliar with Bionicle's overarching mythology. So if you’re a new fan and want to follow Bionicle storytelling the original way (the best way I think) - chronologically - by all means…STOP reading now. Mata Nui (Universe Body) Disclaimer: NOT to scale. ...Are you crazy? Gallery In the time before time.... Watch out for the giant robot's gravitational field! Makuta expelling his "brother" into outer space What will Mata nui create today? Doo Heads Everything is awesome watching a good movie PS. See Brick Shelf for the complete set. If there is demand, later I can make instructions on how to build Mata Nui's head and 'mask.' Thanks for reading!

Introduction - do I post here or in a New Topic? First, I would like to thank administrator Andrew "Black Six" again for assisting me a few months ago in getting set up here. What do I put for my introduction? Let me say (or type) this: I am a new BZP member, but I'm not new to BZP. I can remember my brother and me getting Bionicle info and speculation here as well as from the Mask of Destiny site, beginning around the mystery and excitement of the Bohrok-Kal/Rahkshi sagas. Ever since then, going to BZPower has been like getting Lego magazines in the mail - bread and butter for the most part. I just never became a member. All this had been coming to mind recently - in addition to how much of a wholesome staple BZP has been and how much of a "household name" certain long-standing members here have become. And more recently, I rediscovered the membership I had somehow created-but-never-activated at some point in the past. So here I am! (maybe at long last) typing an introduction. I actually did it! I look forward to having fun sharing and participating here. Howdy, Lego folks.