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As someone with no power over canonisation or canonization or shjugfdesjg or however you would like to spell it, I instead (head)canonize (is this what that means? I think so, tell me if I am wrong) the fact that nothing in BIONICLE G1 is canon, allowing it to be changed to one's whim. Unless we can canonise the fact that nothing is canon! We should do that, if people want to follow their own version of events. If nothing is canon, then we can change BIONICLE as we wish without scrutiny. For example, Mata Nui is now the bad guy and Makuta is actually a legend exploited by the villains to incite fear in Matoran. You know, I wonder what BIONICLE would be like if BZPower had total reign over the story considering all the canonisation. I'm really not sure how I feel considering what it would probably end up like. Something to think about.
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I had a search for this prior to posting so please point me i nthe right direction if the answer already exists but I can only find the dollar lists fright now. I know people will say "just use a currency converter" but that won't work will it because a $19.99 set in the US doesn't equate to a £12.66 set in the UK. It'll probably be either £12.99 or more likely £14.99 because reasons... So if anyone knows anything about UK prices, or even European (I can only find them in dollars despite them being leaked from Germany and TLG being based in Denmark...) please let us know so we can figure out how much moolah we need to save by the New Year!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xo4ice6nHw Hey everyone, Here is the trailer for a Bionicle fan animation ive been working on for the past few months and should be out soonish. CHECK IT OUT!!!
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Hello again, readers! Now be mindful that these opinions I will put forth are suggestions. The new Bionicle sets haven't even hit the shelves yet (at least in Australia), and we only have a synopsis of what will happen in 2015's line. In keeping with my belief that this theme should distinct itself more from it's predecessor, I will suggest some new ways to integrate it into the story, but I will still deviate from that a bit with these following suggestions: Add more elements. No matter when you joined the Bionicle crowd, you would always see a collection of six, distinctly coloured and powered heroes/villains dominate both the attention and the shelves. Fire, Water, Air/Jungle, Earth/Rock, Stone/Sand and Ice would be the elements and colours of whatever six-team we saw in any one wave. It is quite clear that this the first 2015 wave is following suit, keeping with the tradition. Personally, I believe we should change the elements up a bit. In the Generation 1 Bionicle story, we have several different elements besides the original six, and those other elements are plentiful. We have: Magnetism, Gravity, Sonics, Psonics, Plasma, Acid, Lightning, Sand, Rock, Plantlife, Light, Shadow, and Iron. I say we introduce another six of these elements into the new story, but further along the way, of course, very much like the Bohrok-Kal. It would be a very nice way to break the mold (with the protagonists), and it also builds upon the expanse of powers in this new universe. Bring back our favourite bio-mechanical animals. So far, the only animals we have seen are the Skull Spiders. That's a good start, hearkening back to the Toa battling Rahi controlled by Teridax, in that this year's heroes oppose creatures. But I feel that just these spiders aren't good enough. I really don't know if the Generation 2 storyline wants an emphasis on nature and creatures, but since Okoto is basically Mata Nui (the island) with a whole bunch more rocks and an ancient city, the story might as well bring back the Rahi. Now I'm not saying that the creatures should be called the Rahi again, as I'm quite open to another name, but the animals should stay. The original island of Mata Nui had a very vast and interesting environment, and this wasn't just demonstrated through mountains and lakes. The Rahi gave the island a lot of character, and whether the jungle was full of friendly Gukko birds or hostile Nui-Jaga helped set the tone. It seems that the island of Okoto wants to seem dangerous, particularly with the menacing Skull Spiders, and if so, then populate the waters, plains and mountains with sharks, bulls and bears respectively. Not only that, but it widens the focus of the Generation 2 world, and expands in the same way that new elements do. Also, we can possibly get another Rahi building competition! Yay! Bring in the Brotherhood. You know what one of my favourite things about Gen 1 was? The Brotherhood of Makuta. They were a collection of antagonists made of a green liquid who specialise in Rahi, weapon and virus creation. Sweet. In Gen 2, however, I am trying to stick to my main rule for this generation, but still keeping the appeal alive. I say that in this story, there are several fields of expertise in this universe, and maskmaking is one of them. Like the new Makuta, each of these masters become corrupt for... whatever reason, and plague the inhabitants of Okoto or whatever new location with their creations. These skills, each with their own, made-up names, should be the following: Rahi Creation, Weaponsmithing, and Energy Crafting. I think that these skills will add some variety to the threats our heroes will have to face, hopefully toning down the dominant use of shadow. With these also come a lot of potential for new enemies, and, yet again, expanding the lore of this new story to become as awesome as Gen 1 was. So, that concludes my surprisingly popular topic. Am I fanboying too much about the return of these Gen 1 story aspects, or are these inspired? Let me know!- 45 replies
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Hey guys! We have seen two trailers and comics on the back of the sets. They all feature a iconic animation style similar to the Mixels series. If there would be a Bionicle 2015 TV Show, would you want it in this comic-style or would you want 3D Animation? Would you want a Bionicle 2015 TV show? And what would you expect from that show? Also what do you think what the plot would be? We can discuss these and other thoughts/questions for a Bionicle 2015 TV Show here .
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Hey everyone. Nearing the completion of my upcoming BIONICLE Fan Film. Thought I would show off a bit of the action with this EXCLUSIVE CLIP. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmQwEjFHE8
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BIONICLE Escalation: where are the impulse sets?!
Takametru007 posted a topic in Bionicle Discussion
I'm gonna go out on a limb, and say that there's no other topic like this yet. Is anyone concerned like I am about the ever-growing size of heroes as I am? I mean, the last regular heroes (from the "Brain Attack" line) were 9.99 USD, with the bigger heroes at 12.99 USD and the "XL" hero at 19.99 USD. The villains were of similar prices. Now, the REGULAR BIONICLE heroes are 14.99 USD, and the bigger ones are 19.99 USD! I tell you what: when I was a kid, it was hard enough to get 6 6.99 USD sets- it took us a good while before we got all 6 Original Toa. Now, the "impulse" sets are 9.99 USD! What happened? Why are the "little guys" so big now? Honestly, if their limbs only bent at the shoulder and wrist I wouldn't care too much if they were only about 3.99 USD like they used to be! Me and my bro's used to get the little guys first as stocking stuffers. And since all the Toa need them for is their weapon, then why couldn't they be cheaper? I'm not talking about the story here- I'm talking about BIONICLE Escalation. How much will the villains for the Toa be? They'll be upwards of 19.99 USD! At least when the heroes were smaller, the villains didn't have to be too much bigger. Now, the Toa are the Titans! That means Titans have to be their villains! Those spiders aren't any match for them- The Summer villains could very well be up to $50! Is anyone else worried? Even if they followed the old model, where the villain was priced as evenly as the hero, there would still be 3 19.99 USD villains for this year! Oh-My-G-O-S-H! Will they keep getting bigger? I'm scared! Honestly, I sometimes with they would go back to 9.99 heroes, and 3.99 impulse sets- They're getting too big! And expensive! About $115 for all 6 toa?! It used to be only about $70! If I was a kid now, I would be lucky if I got one of these new toa, let alone all 6! Is anyone else worried about this? -
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During the time Bionicle 2015 images were being leaked and into the official announcement of Bionicle 2015 on Lego's Facebook page, I made these... Bionicle Hype Train #1 (Made after the color stand leak and before the preliminary set images were leaked.) Bionicle Hype Train #2 (Made after the cached version of lego.com/bionicle was found.) I assume leaked confidential images of the Bionicle sets are allowed now? Considering the official set images have been revealed and Lego showed a preliminary image of the Tahu set at NYCC I'd think it would be ok. Also, bonus pictures: BIONICLE: IT'S BACK FROM THE DEAD BIONICLE IS BACK PARTY!!! (Everything is awesome, everything is cool when Bionicle's back. Too bad I wasn't able to put Rocking Rahkshi & Singing Squid in there.) WHAT IS THIS?!? (Made in boredom to add emphasis to saying those words. Feel free to use this whenever you like. ) Feel free to comment & criticize!
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Here we go again. Just one more month until 2015. One more month, and soon not even that. The year's gone by quite fast. November's about to end, and December's about to start. Still feeling afraid of the future.
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Hello there, reader. This topic will basically be a list of my wants and concerns for the Bionicle 2015 line that is coming our way very soon. How is this any different to other posts of the exact same topic? Not much different, actually. But if you have dropped by to read my insignificant articles, you are probably still interested. So, without further ado, I'll tell you of some of the things I want and don't want to happen in this reinvigoration of Bionicle. Number 1 - Don't give Bionicle a TV show. After Tinseltown Toons animated the 2009 movie Bionicle: The Legend Reborn, LEGO have been hiring this company to make CGI television shows based off their toys. To date, Tinseltown Toons and LEGO have been paired for a few years now, and their animation style is both visually appealing and commercial worthy. So, why shouldn't LEGO let Tinseltown make yet another animated tie-in? My answer? The tone would ruin the toyline. Now, hear me out. The Hero Factory show hasn't really been anything like Bionicle, for several reasons, but one of them is the TV series. Tinseltown have to make these episodes with a much lighter and kid-friendly tone because they have to put it on Cartoon Network's channel guide. Cartoon Network aren't the kind of company that would air an episode of Breaking Bad on their channel, because they are a channel that provides entertainment for children. If we have learned anything in the past, Cartoon Network don't really want a show with adult themes, relatable emotions, and a coherent storyline on the air. Cough cough, Young Justice. Anyway, Bionicle doesn't deserve to be dumbed down for the sake of being a TV show on Cartoon Network. Number 2 - Make another online game! As we all know, most of the charm of early days Bionicle came from the beloved Mata Nui Online Game. It compelled us to explore a vast landscape and culture, among the mystery of the Makuta's influence, the tale of Mata Nui, and the danger of the Bohrok. Needless to say, this was an essential part of Bionicle's popularity. So, why not capitalise on this success and make another online game? From what we have seen of the line, it has the same potential that the island of Mata Nui did years ago, and Okoto would be the perfect place to explore. Kids and adults alike can interact with the world of Okoto, and it would really help to set the tone of this new line. LEGO, you might as well give Templar Studios another gig. Number 3 - Give Okoto some personality. A big part of making Okoto a vast landscape with a rich culture is, well, giving it a vast landscape and rich culture. I would personally like to see the Protectors be fleshed out, and that they aren't just sets put out to balance out the larger Master sets. I would like to see some of the Protectors have unique personalities, similar to the Matoran we met in MNOG, because they can't just be cardboard cutouts made to give the Masters applause. Also, give the Protectors something to do. If the Masters are taking care of every single problem on the island, then the Protectors aren't very important characters. In the 2001 storyline, the Matoran had to fight off the forces of Teridax's Rahi for hundreds of years until the Toa finally arrived on the island, and even when the Toa arrived and started fighting off the Rahi, the Matoran had still pitched in and fought against the Rahi and Bohrok swarms when the Toa were off dealing with Teridax. In conclusion, make the Protectors worthwhile characters. Number 4 - Don't slavishly follow the original line's story. From what we have seen, the new Bionicle line seems to have a story that holds a candle to the original story. , the Masters have the same names as the Toa Mata/Nuva, the villain is yet again called Makuta, and the Skull Spiders are essentially a mix of the Bohrok, as the spiders themselves can attach to the Protector's and Master's faces, and presumably control them, very much like the Krana, and the Visorak, as they are also spiders. But we are also offered a fresh new story with an interesting concept which can bring in newcomers. That is exactly what this new line needs. But there is a slippery slope with introducing new stories that are too similar to previous stories. Fans may be clamouring to see characters such as Karzahni, Artahka, Brutaka and Helryx make a return in this new line, but I personally don't want to buy sets that follow a story that would be a photocopy of a previously used script, as much as I love the characters I mentioned before. So, that is pretty much all that I want to see in the Bionicle 2015 line. How about you? If you agree with me or want to murder me with a chopstick because I don't support your opinion, let me know!
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One thing I've noticed about a lot of toy lines is that they tend to re-use the same main characters again and again, only with some slight variations. Ex1: Whenever a superhero film is released, they also release 20 different variants of that same hero, just with new gear/features ("Scuba Diving Batman!"). Ex2: Hero Factory gave us essentially the same heroes again and again, only they sold new "upgraded" versions of them every wave. That got me thinking: Bionicle was rather different from other toy lines, because every wave usually brought us brand new characters. Over time, however, this ended up making the story very complex and sophisticated, because with each wave we'd get new characters, and the story would shift its focus from the original Mata, to the Metru, to the Inika, etc. My question is: Do you think this iteration of Bionicle should stick with the 6 Toa/Masters, or should it give us new heroes/villains every year? Would you prefer a simpler story about the 6 heroes we have now, or would you like to see new characters/reinterpretations of old characters?
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I've received a lot of positive feedback from my TOA MANGAI posters so I thought I would show the process of making one, Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlAHIs7wxzo See the rest of the posters here http://imgur.com/a/8WMnO#0 For more be sure to follow the facebook fan page and subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MetruNuiLegacy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChfpsYvEPBITB6d8pTcuasQ
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Not much to really say on this one. I saw a MOC on Flickr I didn't much care for that was attempting to replicate lolita fashion, and it reminded me how much fun building Hahli Husky was, what-with the whole anime-ish look. So I was inspired to do a more stylized magical girl MOC. She's supposed to have sort of a darker look, even with the bright colours. The new Gali mask lends itself very well to bangs! I realized I haven't posted any of my last few MOCs here for some reason, so as soon as I get a chance to, I'm going to do a real photoshoot with the angel guy and the spider guy and post those up too, since all I ever took were teasing "look what I have" images for NYCC. Also I guess I should mention she's my Flickr contest entry.
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So... I figured I'd have my own go at this contest thing. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Daronus/Other-Artwork/bzpower_art_contest_entry.png I know, I can't make excessively long links shorter, but this'll have to do. I was going for a style that welcomes the New era of Bionicle, yet hearkens back to the original series. I think i may have made it a tad too complex, but I'll see what you think. Enjoy!
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While I'm not necessarily a huge fan of the style that's gonna be used for the animated BIONICLE show/shorts next year, but I figured I'd try it out on my self-MOC. For all its simplicity, it actually turned out pretty well, considering that it was done in MS Paint. EDIT: If anyone actually wants, I can do others. If interested, send me a pic of your self-MOC or just send a detailed description. If I get enough of these, I'll either have this topic renamed or make a separate one. I drew this based off of the CC image of all six Masters from the cartoon. Shading's not quite the same, but I did this fairly quickly. Here's a comparison picture. You can also see some other views in my comics over here. (P.S. Feel free to stop by and leave a comment ) *ahem* EDIT: I bring Lord Ghutan, another character from my comics. Comments? Criticism? Crackers?
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Is there anything in the worldbuilding of the 2001-2010 universe you hope to see done differently in the 2015 universe? For me, I hope females and males of all Elements will be canonically possible in the reboot. Of course the original six should stay the same (although I personally wouldn't mind a female Lewa or Pohatu), but I hope to see more of a balanced gender ratio in the future. -
So, I had a theory while watching Black 6's most recent unboxing video, specifically, while he was examining the Lord of Skull Spider's box. The gold Skull Spider mask, which we do not yet know the significance of... could this be the Mask of Ultimate Power? 1) we never saw what it looked like in the animations, as it was shrouded by evil black energy. 2) The skull spiders latch onto the faces of Protectors and Masters, alike, but why? To control them? Where have I heard of mind-controlling masks before...? 3) The mask was forged by none other than Makuta. If he bears any similarities to his predecessor other than name, could that mean that he has a penchant for controlling slaves via masks? It'd be the perfect combination of kraata and Infected Kanohi (instead of seeking out masks to infect, the creatures themselves seek out targets to control, like the HF brains.) So, basically, Skull spider=Infected Kanohi, Mask of Ultimate Power is Makuta's way of controlling the newfound slaves. Sound plausible? Thoughts? Theories? Theatrics? (Also, if this idea has already popped up elsewhere, feel free to close this. Just thought I'd give my three cents. )
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It seems I was gone for quite a while. But just like the legends return, so do I and I bring along new art. Edit: Seems I was a bit overeager in posting. But since we have the actual reveals from NYCC now I checked with B6 and this is now cleared to be posted. Cheers, -VF
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I have a theory about the new 2015 story, that might explain what the Protectors are protecting, why the Toa need those golden masks, and why Okoto has such a kooky look. Based on the promo comic on the back of the Master's boxes, it looks like the Protectors are protecting the masks! But why? Are they expecting the Toa, and keeping the mask warm for them? Maybe, but I have another idea too: Since this new BIONICLE is up front about being "magical" (forged from raw magic and gold, Ekimu?), this idea seems to make sense: The golden masks themselves, just by being in a certain region, change the environment itself! Or at least have a very strong link to it- or are just that powerful. And this would explain the wonky look of Okoto- the elements of the island are somehow influenced by the masks! (but maybe not, since the masks have to be forged from the elements now. Maybe these ones are special though?) This is why the Toa need those masks! From the promo comic, it looks like once they have them they can kick trash. I think that it connects them more deeply to their element (and region), and gives them the full range of their power. Without it, they only have the bare minimum (maybe like a turaga on Mata Nui? or maybe the comparison is just Toa Mata to Nuva in power). Well, what do you think? Any different ideas about Protectors, or what makes the golden masks so special? --------- [like, subscribe, and comment below!]
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What are some sets you'd like to see come back for the reboot? I'd like to see Lego's modern take on the Rahkshi. Imagine getting an upgrade to the original 2003 sets, with more poseability, but still retaining the look/functions the original had. If not Kraata this time, maybe they could be piloted by skull spiders. I'd also like to see the Exo Toa come back. That'd be pretty awesome, but the biggest problem with that would be the size (The 2015 Toa seem to be just as big, if not bigger, than the original Exo Toa was). If it's not the Toa piloting them, maybe it could be the Protectors? As for weapons, imagine if it had two of those Protector gatling guns on the arms, or one gatling gun arm and one blade/grabbing arm.
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To be clear, this is about how well you think the new Bionicle story will please you, not the kiddies (we already know the kiddies will like it ). How much do you think you'll like it? Vote away! (For the record, I vote neutral - I have no expectations at this point, could go either way. ) -
I was browsing through BS01, looking at the new pages for the 2015 line, and I found something on basically all of the Toa pages. To paraphrase, "after the battle between Ekimu and Makuta, the Masters crash-landed on the island of Okoto." Has this been explained anywhere else? If it's on all of the pages, I have to assume that this info has some basis in fact. If they crash-landed, how? And from where? A boat in a storm? Or in some sort of interstellar ship from planet in a distant star system? I know its a reboot, but what if, per say, they crash-landed there after some mixture of interdimensional and interstellar travel from Spherus Magna? I get that the characters are very different from their G1 counterparts, but I haven't seen any speculation on here concerning this information, so I figured I'd go for it. Another planet, another dimension, another time... It could work, right? EDIT: A good point made by TSM: Thoughts? Theories? Theatrics?
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So in light of the return of BIONICLE (woot, woot) there some songs I would like as the theme or as commercial songs, such as: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg9_Lx2AWaE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2206Fe3xLf0 and last, but not least any others?
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Well to celebrate the BIONICLE return, and to continue the hype, decided to create a poster thing with Tahu 2015, featuring both the new Tahu and the spirit of the original Tahu. Now fair warning, this is anime styled and also human, but hopefully y'all like this Heritage for the Future
