Voltex Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I always connect to the inner axles for both Tahu and Kopaka because both of their blades came bent so I wanted the most pressure for them to fit together I could o I can't say I've noticed a difference. Mine arrived a bit bent as well. Which is just another reason why I wish the packaging was more sturdy. Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I always connect to the inner axles for both Tahu and Kopaka because both of their blades came bent so I wanted the most pressure for them to fit together I could o I can't say I've noticed a difference.Even leaving them like that, you should be able to see the shortened distance between the outer/end axles if you hold them up next to any piece that has the properly spaced holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Mine were all bent as well, but I don't know if it was because of the packaging. I thought the bag of parts pressed down on it, causing it to bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallior Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 And this is why I didn't buy Kopaka. Just kidding, I just like Lewa better. I really wants the Kopaka. Quote "Remember when the comics forum had a lot of good stuff? Let's make that a thing again." -Kazi the Matoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy247 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) And this is why I didn't buy Kopaka. Just kidding, I just like Lewa better. I really wants the Kopaka.Tahu and Kopaka were my first 2015 Bionicle sets, and they kick copious amounts of &%$.I got them on Boxing Day. Edited January 22, 2015 by Spiffy247 Quote A fish wielding vampire. That's Spiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I always connect to the inner axles for both Tahu and Kopaka because both of their blades came bent so I wanted the most pressure for them to fit together I could o I can't say I've noticed a difference. Mine arrived a bit bent as well. Which is just another reason why I wish the packaging was more sturdy. Bent parts like that aren't new, and they have nothing to do with the packaging. When Lego parts are ejected from the molds they're created in, they're dumped in large bins of similar parts, before they've fully cooled. In some cases (particularly large, thin parts like weapons), the parts on the bottom can become slightly warped when the next parts to be molded are piled on top of them. This afflicted many, many Bionicle weapons in the past, especially long, thin ones like Chirox's "talons", and has continued with things like the long Technic blades used for things like Dragon Bolt's wings. In every case of this I've experienced in the past, holding the part flat for a period of time, or bending it into the proper position, has corrected the issue. I imagine that should be fairly easy with the swords in question, since not only are they flat (allowing them to be sandwiched between books overnight if the warping is especially severe), but they also have plenty of connection points that can be used to hold parts like the axle connections in the proper position. 3 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallior Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 QUESTION TIME: So, I'm a low-budget guy. I already have Lewa and his little friend PoJ, and I'm wondering... if I buy another Toa, who should it be? I'm thinking Onua, what about you other smart BZPowerers? Quote "Remember when the comics forum had a lot of good stuff? Let's make that a thing again." -Kazi the Matoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Gunz Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 QUESTION TIME: So, I'm a low-budget guy. I already have Lewa and his little friend PoJ, and I'm wondering... if I buy another Toa, who should it be? I'm thinking Onua, what about you other smart BZPowerers? I think Onua is a good set to buy! Definitely one of my favorites. Plus, having the Onua and Lewa pair lets you re-ennact those great scenes where Lewa gets something evil on his face! 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...
Spiffy247 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 It really depends. Tahu is a really cool guy with the most weapons and is the tallest. Kopaka is heavily armored. Onua is short and buff. Pohatu is small but has an interesting armor use. And Gali is really neat and has the largest weapon. Quote A fish wielding vampire. That's Spiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 You cannot go wrong with Gali. 1 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 QUESTION TIME: So, I'm a low-budget guy. I already have Lewa and his little friend PoJ, and I'm wondering... if I buy another Toa, who should it be? I'm thinking Onua, what about you other smart BZPowerers? The answer is always Gali 2 Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I also suggest Gali, but Banana brings up a good point with the Onua/Lewa duo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 QUESTION TIME: So, I'm a low-budget guy. I already have Lewa and his little friend PoJ, and I'm wondering... if I buy another Toa, who should it be? I'm thinking Onua, what about you other smart BZPowerers?Onua is a good choice. He has a good build, a fun weapon, and PURPLE (!) pieces. Gali is also a good choice. (Giant Ax for the win, plus a good build as well.) I would also throw Tahu into the running as well. He has a good build and come with four swords for his weapons. I would definitely suggest considering him if you don't find Onua or Gali the next time you go looking for sets. 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...
Pomegranate Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I say get Pohatu, cause his trans parts, along with the POJ's, can make for some really nice MOC or switcharoo parts for Lewa 1 Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcarusBen Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I've got $21 bucks to spend on a Toa. I'm torn between Gali and Kopaka. Which should I get? Quote LEGO Republic:The ValkyrieThe "Christmas Brick" My BZPRPG Profiles Now a proud member of The Kanohi Force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I've got $21 bucks to spend on a Toa. I'm torn between Gali and Kopaka. Which should I get?Gali. You get more bang for your buck, and...Dem' hips. Edited January 22, 2015 by Chasm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I've got $21 bucks to spend on a Toa. I'm torn between Gali and Kopaka. Which should I get?That's really hard for me to say because I really like both of them. Both of them have good color schemes and builds, though I think Gali's weapon is a little better. But Kopaka's shoulder armor is attached better than Gali's IMO. At the end of the day, I would say that I recommend Gali slightly more than Kopaka, but you wouldn't go wrong with picking him either. 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...
believe victims Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I've got $21 bucks to spend on a Toa. I'm torn between Gali and Kopaka. Which should I get? I'd personally, of the two, recommend Kopaka over Gali; he is overall much more visually interesting in the color department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblur21 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) What made you think that was an appropriate post? Watch your language. This is your last warning. ~Makaru Edited January 22, 2015 by Makaru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Dalmation Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 So i got all the Toa sets today, and I realized something: this is th first time I have ever had a full toa team. Kind of a cool moment of victory for me. 2 Quote Corpus Rahkshi: Shock, Mortsia, Draco, Dahl, and Carraig RPG score card:Bionifight Infinite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcarusBen Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Okay, now I'm curious. What did Blueblur say that got him staff-edited and a warning? If it was swearing, doesn't that get censored? Also, thanks for the input. I think I'll get Kopaka first (I have a lot more white parts, so MOCing will be easier [thanks Witch Doctor]) and maybe withdraw some cash from my bank account to afford either the PoI or Gali. Edited January 22, 2015 by IcarusBen 1 Quote LEGO Republic:The ValkyrieThe "Christmas Brick" My BZPRPG Profiles Now a proud member of The Kanohi Force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 @Animation: I'm okay with the style, but too much Tahu. I want to hear the others' stories. Someone that went to the Toy Fair mentioned that he asked a Lego Representative of the "possibility of new films etc. and the rep seemed quite keen to downplay the franchise as 'low priority' for LEGO, with a smaller budget because of that". So....Bleh. Although the rep probably wanted to see if the new Bionicle performs first before letting a film studio deal in it just yet. I can't escape the idea that Bionicle 2015 is partly a "fan treat" kind of thing, even though I know that it's not. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblur21 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hey, guys. I wanted to apologize for how I've been portraying myself here. I know you guys probably don't like me very much but I assure you I'm actually a quiet guy. I've been really irritable and stressed out lately due to college and other personal issues but that's no reason to come here and let it out on you guys. I know the rules but sometimes I forget them when I'm angry or upset so I'm not able to really see things from a calm and polite perspective. I am not using this as an excuse, but I suffer from high functioning Autism (Asperger's Syndrome) and it's practically ruined my life. It makes me say and do the stupidest things when I'm not thinking straight (As you guys might have seen) and it's beyond annoying. I've managed to overcome some aspects of it but for the most part I struggle. I really don't want to sound like an insensitive jerk. I love Bionicle and I love this site. I might not have many friends here but we're all in the same club, right? I'm not saying I won't ever mess up again, but I'll try to double check my posts to see if they are suitable for the discussion. Does that sound fair? People might accuse me of being a 'troll' but this is not the truth. I just have a hard time interacting with people and saying things in a non offensive way. I've fought with this my whole life and it seems I'm not making much progress. Luckily, some users here have tried to assist me in this situation. From now on, if I want to express my strong opinions, I will place an 'I Think'( or a variation of that phrase) before doing so. Thank you for understanding and please don't take anything I said before personally. I don't mean any of it. If it would make everybody feel better I could take a break for a couple of days or so and come back when I'm calm. (Personal issues notwithstanding.) Would that help? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hey, guys. I wanted to apologize for how I've been portraying myself here. I know you guys probably don't like me very much but I assure you I'm actually a quiet guy. I've been really irritable and stressed out lately due to college and other personal issues but that's no reason to come here and let it out on you guys. I know the rules but sometimes I forget them when I'm angry or upset so I'm not able to really see things from a calm and polite perspective. I am not using this as an excuse, but I suffer from high functioning Autism (Asperger's Syndrome) and it's practically ruined my life. It makes me say and do the stupidest things when I'm not thinking straight (As you guys might have seen) and it's beyond annoying. I've managed to overcome some aspects of it but for the most part I struggle. I really don't want to sound like an insensitive jerk. I love Bionicle and I love this site. I might not have many friends here but we're all in the same club, right? I'm not saying I won't ever mess up again, but I'll try to double check my posts to see if they are suitable for the discussion. Does that sound fair? People might accuse me of being a 'troll' but this is not the truth. I just have a hard time interacting with people and saying things in a non offensive way. I've fought with this my whole life and it seems I'm not making much progress. Luckily, some users here have tried to assist me in this situation. From now on, if I want to express my strong opinions, I will place an 'I Think'( or a variation of that phrase) before doing so. Thank you for understanding and please don't take anything I said before personally. I don't mean any of it. If it would make everybody feel better I could take a break for a couple of days or so and come back when I'm calm. (Personal issues notwithstanding.) Would that help? It's ok. We all make mistakes every now and then. Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kohran Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 If it would make everybody feel better I could take a break for a couple of days or so and come back when I'm calm. (Personal issues notwithstanding.) Would that help? All you need is to express your opinion in a way that is not aggressive or disrespectful of other people's right to feel differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfrenz0 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I wonder what the Summer masks will look like. They can't all have the same mask can they? Quote How lewd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I just bought the Protector of Fire yesterday to go with my Tahu, and I really like the set! He looks really tough, and his weapons are ery unique. Powered-up Tahu looks pretty awesome as well. I've noticed that since the PoF's mask is more open and is transparent at the top, his transparent light blue eyestalk can catch like significantly better than Tahu. It's still unfortunate that transparent light blue isn't fluorescent. I guess if I was to buy another set I'd buy Gali, since so many people are recommending her and my favorite color is blue. Also, PoF's gatling gun is awesome, though I wish I had an empty room where I could continually fire my collection of Lego studs without losing them under couches or beds or desks or in piles of random parts. That mutli-stud-launcher is so fun to play with. Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Of Spiders Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Got the Master of Olympic Skiing today. (thanks VBBN) He is pretty great, better than Lewa who I already have. I'm starting to like the winterboots he has. The other interesting thing about him is that I got it for 19,90€. That's 5€ cheaper than other stores!Fellow Finnish Bionicle fans, embrace Minimani as your 1st-to-go store. 1 Quote "Onua gazes upon the Earth and sees riches. It is our Duty to dig, and our Destiny to find them" - Aiyetoro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiddenderek Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Dissapointed those are actually the names of the sets, stuff like 'Skull Warrior' is so generic. I get they'll have different names in the canon but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob the Janitor Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Well, if they introduce the bohrahk back in get ready for 'SKULL ROLLERS'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfrenz0 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Well, if they introduce the bohrahk back in get ready for 'SKULL ROLLERS'.Yes plz 2 Quote How lewd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Well I for one can't wait to see more of these Mystery Skulls. 1 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I need me some leaked content that goes against certain policies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I need me some leaked content that goes against certain policies. Oh c'mon, the next toy fair is only a couple of weeks or so away! We'll get plenty of pictures then. 2 Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallior Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 OK, seeing the responses I'm getting, I've narrowed it down to a.) Onua cuz HAVE U SEEN MAH PROFILE and playability with Lewab.) Gali cuz I have sisters and she's a good set, orc.) Kopaka cuz he's been one of the coolest looking since the first leaked fotos. Quote "Remember when the comics forum had a lot of good stuff? Let's make that a thing again." -Kazi the Matoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 For anyone trying to decide which set to buy next, I recommend that you just make a gut decision at the last second. It's really hard to go wrong with the new Toa, and it's more fun to pluck one off of the shelves and surprise yourself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 For anyone trying to decide which set to buy next, I recommend that you just make a gut decision at the last second. It's really hard to go wrong with the new Toa, and it's more fun to pluck one off of the shelves and surprise yourself! Unless you pick Lewa. Lewa is choosing wrong. Pick literally any other Toa but Lewa. Save Lewa for if you have no other Toa to get. you think I'm exaggerating, but for as much as it gives him a distinctive profile, Lewa's raised gearbox completely screws his upper torso over. His mask knocking off function won't even work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallior Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I beg to differ. Lewa is a great set with good action features, an awesome Protector, and other good features. Plus I had Lewa Nuva from 2002 so... Quote "Remember when the comics forum had a lot of good stuff? Let's make that a thing again." -Kazi the Matoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Don't let nostalgia cloud your opinion of him, as your last statement suggests. Lewa was my favorite Toa of G1, but that just makes what his upper torso has become even worse to me. His mask-knocking-off game doesn't work, his head articulation is extremely limited, and honestly his mask is the ugliest of the six. I cannot in good faith recommend Lewa over any of the other Toa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Don't let nostalgia cloud your opinion of him, as your last statement suggests. Lewa was my favorite Toa of G1, but that just makes what his upper torso has become even worse to me. His mask-knocking-off game doesn't work, his head articulation is extremely limited, and honestly his mask is the ugliest of the six. I cannot in good faith recommend Lewa over any of the other Toa.I liked Pohatu when pretty much everybody hated him, and I'm gonna do the same for Lewa. I recommend both figures over any other Toa. Edited January 22, 2015 by Chasm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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