Boidoh Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Has BIONICLE 2015 influenced you to go and buy old BIONICLE sets? It sure has for me. I already bought, Toa Hagah Iruini, Roporak, the Fikou promotional set, Solek and Rahkshi of Heat Vision, along with a bunch of parts. Quote Add me on 3DS: 0516-7750-0068Add me on Wii U: Boidoh "I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 4: Never Trust a Snake"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 44: Corridor of EldersLike, Comment, And Subscribe for Nintendo Content - NinBoidoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I think it has discouraged it, for me. If there is new ones coming out, it will be easier to get those and make BioniMocs with the new parts as opposed to the old ones. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I just bought Onua Mata and 2003 Kopeke & Hafu. I also spent this afternoon rebuilding several of my sets. But I'm going to be sparing with my money. I want to save it to buy as many of the 2015 sets as possible. Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Nope. I already had most of the sets from when Bionicle was still around. And I'm certainly not going to spend my money on the few I'm missing when I know I want to save up for the new ones—especially since the old ones are way more likely to include easily-breakable parts. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) No. Lyichir and I share a collection, for starts, so what he said about his collection's state of completion is also true of mine. As he says, a lot of old sets (particularly ones from 2007–2010) had fragile pieces. And furthermore, I am not nearly as fond of a lot of the old-school BIONICLE sets and parts in hindsight as I was when they were new. Constraction sets have come a long way since then, with better proportions, a more user-friendly and systematic building system, sturdier joints, and a more versatile aesthetic. I probably have all the old-school BIONICLE parts and sets that I'll ever need. Besides, since we already know for fact that next year's BIONICLE sets will be using the CCBS (Character and Creature Building System), I'd have more to gain by buying some of this year's Hero Factory sets that are still on my wish list than by buying older sets that will not share a building system with either my current Hero Factory collection or the upcoming BIONICLE sets. I did buy a classic Kanohi Akaku from Toa Kopaka and an ice pick from Turaga Nuju from a vendor at Brickfair, but that's mostly because I was trying to fill a cup, had mostly gone through all their CCBS parts that interested me, and wanted to finish up with something I lacked (the ice pick) and something that had sentimental value for me (the Akaku). That was not really connected in any way with BIONICLE's impending return. Edited September 8, 2014 by Aanchir 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaptingChaos Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have bought some Bionicle and Technic pieces from Bricklink a while ago but that was mainly to finish some mocs, replace broken pieces and finish off some of my multiple McToran. These purchases werent really influenced by the Bionicle 2015 rumors. But now having a job,i know it will be easier to purchase any of these supposedly rumored 2015 sets when compared to 5 years ago at the age of 12/11 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yes, somewhat subconsciously. I've been trying to finish my Kanohi collection, and I've had a sudden drive to finish lately, shopping all over and buying a lot. I also got (half) a Muaka and Kane Ra set recently as well. 1 Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Gunz Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Although I'd love to get my hands on some of the old sets, I unfortunately don't have the money to buy things for myself. 2015 hasn't really riled me up to want any extra sets more than usual anyway. If I were to buy anything I'd like the newer sets from Bionicle because... it's just flippin' Bionicle 2015, do you really need an explanation for that? 1 Quote tumblr: it's a lovely place to be if you've gone madflickr: mah yummy gross pics mmmPew Pew Pew Pew Pew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 No, I haven't bought anything Bionicle related in a long time. 2010, to be exact. As others have stated, I'm going to save my money for the new sets and possibly purchase the ones that interest me. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordofBionicles Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I've been buying sets from other people: Tahu, Onua, Gali, Kopaka 6 Pohatu from 2001, Turaga Vakama, Tahnok, Lehvak, Vakama, Onewa, Whenua, and Matau from 2004, Votharak, Reidak, and Vezok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vspinax Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have bought a few sets, since I want to complete my old collection before eventually starting a new one. Quote - Check out my photostream at Flickr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Haven't bought any Lego at all since 2010. I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon~ Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 No, however I have been MOCing more. Quote Archon *** "For one to truly feel alive, the person must kill oneself a little bit each and every day." Check out my MOC, one of the new generation of Toa on Spherus Magna! ***Toa Kyraan*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Lord of Milk Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I feel like there needs to be a "No, but I'm planning to" option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I've been scurrying around trying to collect some of the classic kanohi before 2015 because of the sheer fear of running out of masks to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventurer Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have purchased a few little things here and there, but nothing directly because of the 2015 return I don't think. Quote Credit to Pohuaki for the awesome banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Miras Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just this year, I've obtained Gali Mata, a Tahnok, the Boxor, Makuta, a Panrahk, Nuju Metru, Vakama Hordika, an Oohnorak (Did I spell that right?), both Hagah, Brutaka, and various random Kanohi. But they weren't influenced by The Return, they were influenced by my coincidental resurgence of interest in Bionicle in around early February. (Since Bionicle ended, I've been through various states of being interested in Bionicle and not. Generally the "interested" states have normally only lasted a month or so, but this current one looks like it's staying around permanently.) I still voted "Yes", though, as the rumours drew me to BZP, and I got my Tahnok, Boxor, Panrahk, Nuju Metru and Brutaka through BZP's B/S/T forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderscoreChronix Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I just bought Lhikan and Kikinalo, and Toa Ignika. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'm gonna be buying a McToran shortly to have one of the first sets (I have three of the Toa Mata but the McToran came first). I also bought some Hero Factory sets from BA and IfB to get a feel for CCBS and see how things are currently. I gotta say, I'm really excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zidonaro Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I will be completing my 2001 collection with Muaka & Kane-ra and the Manas that I will order soon, but Bionicle 2015 has nothing to do with it. Yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I believe I've taken the exact opposite approach some have voice here. Just because old sets won't "fit with the new style" doesn't devalue them to me at all. But then, I'm also in it for the sets themselves and not purely pieces to build with. Rather, I see it as possibly raising the already climbing prices on some sets due to renewed and increased demand. To that end, I've bought all of the Mistika I was missing and have the 2003 Matoran, Takua & Pewku, and Jaller & Gukko on their way. And still plan on getting more and filling holes even after the new line begins. Don't see any reason to stop just because there's more to get. ~|ET|~ 1 Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) I believe I've taken the exact opposite approach some have voice here. Just because old sets won't "fit with the new style" doesn't devalue them to me at all. But then, I'm also in it for the sets themselves and not purely pieces to build with. Fair enough. I mainly like the older sets for the characters as well, but frankly I already have an extensive BIONICLE collection, and don't have any interest in getting duplicates of sets I already have unless I plan to use them as parts packs. If I had lots of huge gaps in my collection I might feel more of an incentive to try and fill them in, provided they're sets that I inadvertently missed my chance to get and not sets I deliberately passed up because they didn't interest me. Edited September 8, 2014 by Aanchir Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manducus Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Nope. 1. Not in stores anymore obviously.2. I don't trust buying things online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Destroyer Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Yep, now I'm even more determined to finsh my old collection. I rebought the Vahki, and now I'm looking for the Toa Metru. Edited September 8, 2014 by Shadow Destroyer Quote Thank you to the Dark Beings Banner and Avatar Shop for the banner! Brickshelf Gallery BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I believe I've taken the exact opposite approach some have voice here. Just because old sets won't "fit with the new style" doesn't devalue them to me at all. But then, I'm also in it for the sets themselves and not purely pieces to build with.Fair enough. I mainly like the older sets for the characters as well, but frankly I already have an extensive BIONICLE collection, and don't have any interest in getting duplicates of sets I already have unless I plan to use them as parts packs. If I had lots of huge gaps in my collection I might feel more of an incentive to try and fill them in, provided they're sets that I inadvertently missed my chance to get and not sets I deliberately passed up because they didn't interest me. And that makes complete sense. I felt like I had gaps, like 2003, and still have some, like the 2001 Rahi. Those all seem worth getting to me and I never had a chance at before. But as a counter, there's a reason I haven't touched anything 2009 with a twenty foot poll (...yet at least). ~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I believe I've taken the exact opposite approach some have voice here. Just because old sets won't "fit with the new style" doesn't devalue them to me at all. But then, I'm also in it for the sets themselves and not purely pieces to build with.Fair enough. I mainly like the older sets for the characters as well, but frankly I already have an extensive BIONICLE collection, and don't have any interest in getting duplicates of sets I already have unless I plan to use them as parts packs. If I had lots of huge gaps in my collection I might feel more of an incentive to try and fill them in, provided they're sets that I inadvertently missed my chance to get and not sets I deliberately passed up because they didn't interest me. And that makes complete sense. I felt like I had gaps, like 2003, and still have some, like the 2001 Rahi. Those all seem worth getting to me and I never had a chance at before. But as a counter, there's a reason I haven't touched anything 2009 with a twenty foot poll (...yet at least). ~|ET|~ Thornatus V9, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hordika Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Me personally, I don't have my Bionicle Sets anymore. They are all in storage. For Christmas this year, I'm thinking of buying a few. Any suggestions? Edited July 19, 2015 by Vokaru Mistika Quote I'm currently in the process of rewriting G2. PM me if interested.Feel free to follow the blog! (https://spiritofokoto.tumblr.com/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovika: Visorak Lord Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Due to a Hurricane several years ago, I lost all my sets exept for 2001 and 2002 sets, the hype train has exited me enough to start re-collecting my sets, and thankfully I have had enough to get the 2003-2006 sets. Quote "In this new- Wait, why am I being quoted?!"-Kovika, Toa of Ice, Bread Enthusiast, and Ko-Metru Scholar. [flash=250,100]http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/sprxtrerme/BANNERS/thornax.swf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Uh, a bit after BIONICLE ended, my friends gave me a bunch of sets they didn't want anymore. I went from having a big collection to a huge collection. xD And it was all 100% free! So no... my answer is no. I still don't really want older sets because I have too many now. And the new stuff is coming in. Why look back at the old in such regard? -NotS Edited September 9, 2014 by Nidhiki of the Shadows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boidoh Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I believe I've taken the exact opposite approach some have voice here. Just because old sets won't "fit with the new style" doesn't devalue them to me at all. But then, I'm also in it for the sets themselves and not purely pieces to build with. Rather, I see it as possibly raising the already climbing prices on some sets due to renewed and increased demand. To that end, I've bought all of the Mistika I was missing and have the 2003 Matoran, Takua & Pewku, and Jaller & Gukko on their way. And still plan on getting more and filling holes even after the new line begins. Don't see any reason to stop just because there's more to get. ~|ET|~I agree with this 100% completely. Quote Add me on 3DS: 0516-7750-0068Add me on Wii U: Boidoh "I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 4: Never Trust a Snake"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 44: Corridor of EldersLike, Comment, And Subscribe for Nintendo Content - NinBoidoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatSpirit Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm aiming to get Tahu Mata and Tahu Nuva so I can have a set of 5 Tahu's once 2015 comes (somebody better take a picture of all 5 later if I can't) Quote In the time before time, the Great Spirit descended from the heavens, carrying with him the ones called the Matoran, to this island paradise. We were separate and without purpose, so the great spirit blessed us with the Three Virtues: Unity, Duty and Destiny. We embraced these gifts and in gratitude named our home Mata Nui, after the great spirit himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korero Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Me: Sees Bionicle 2015 leak: "AMAZONNNNNNNN" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 It didn't really influence me, but I did purchase Vultraz on Bricklink for a fairly good price, mainly because I had enough money and at the time, I hadn't bought a Bionicle set since 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't think I can deny that the excitement over Bionicle 2015 played a part in a recent purchase of Bohrok, Toa Nuva, and Bohrok-Kal Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahki Unit 472 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Planning on getting Tahu and Lewa Mata soon, as they are the last of the Toa Mata I need. I still need to get those last three Vahki too... Quote "Vahki were rarely, if ever, surprised by anything. After years of tracking down and subduing Rahi of all sorts, the order enforcement squads were experienced at handling almost any situation. Add to that foiling the ingenious attempts of some Matoran to try and take unscheduled vacations from work, and Vahki could safely be said to have seen it all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Green Ninja Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Nope. Saving my money for the 2015 sets. However, I've been rebuilding a ton of my old BIONICLE, that since their release, have broken (the models, not the pieces). Also, the rumors persuaded me to ask my cousin (five years older than me - twenty and a sophomore in college) for his... -Onua, Kopaka, and Lewa Mata-Jala, Maku, and Kongu McToran-Vakama and Matau Turaga-Nui Rama-A few of the Bohrok-Gali Nuva He gave them all to me! Quote "We didn't lose the battle. Today, we just lost the fight." -Lloyd GarmadonAvid collector of LEGO for many, many years. Feel free to private message me, or email me at greenninjaatcp@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to help. A ninja never quits!Visit the Mixels Wiki! http://www.mixels.wikia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Nope. One, my collection is around ~150 right now, so I'm not missing too many, but, two, as much as the large number of sets I own might say otherwise, I'm quite a penny pincher. I don't typically buy any Bionicle sets unless I find them for a really good deal. Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee.3x3 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The rumours prompted me to try and complete my 2001 Kanohi collection (just missing the yellow kaukau and copper komau now), as well as buying parts for Onua Mata, to complete my set of the Toa Mata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Yes. Looking to re-complete my 2001 set and mask collection. Only need two more Toa, the Mctoran, and a couple more masks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvirick Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I've been focusing more on paying and saving for university. But anytime I see or think about it, I REALLLLY want to. But no I haven't been able to buy any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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