Chro Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Perhaps the kid could say the black one in a can? I can't believe they dumbed down everything. Like Lord of Skull Spiders? Really? Remember when creatures had actual names, like Visorak? I wasn't aware that Bionicles had skulls. It seems so out of place. Creatures with names? You mean like the Chute Lurker? Gate Guardian? Cable Crawler? Rock Raptor? Colony Drone? Venom Flyer? Ice Vermin? Sea Spider? Lava Hawk? Dagger Spider? Pit War Tortoise? Spider Crab? Toa Terrain Crawler? Swamp Stalker? Lava Eel? Frost Leech? Mata Nui Fishing Bird? I'm just saying, BIONICLE creatures with generic names are nothing new. And though it might be a surprise, giving everything a weird foreign-sounding name doesn't make everything better. Avatar: The Last Airbender is just one franchise that takes place in an amazing fantasy universe populated by strange creatures that do just fine without needing silly, meaningless made-up names. None of those were major characters or released as main sets. Like the Lord of Skull Spiders is the main antognist and it just has a generic title. That's like releasing Chima sets with minifigs called Lion Prince, or Eagle Warrior. We have no idea if the LOSS is the “big bad” or not, and frankly I think it unlikely. Or if Ninjago had an antagonist called The Overlord. Sometimes, a simple name tells more than "Kraxiklan the Destroyinator" ever will.* Krakalin So from a video I watched it seems that the Skull Spiders/Skull Krata are gonna be able to be worn as masks, which means I can use them as Stone Masks .Pohatu already comes with two Stone Masks. 5 Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squill da squid Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Did anyone also notice that the spikes on lewa master of jungles cheast that the box art makes it look like its connected to his mask, i know its not but looking at the picture just makes me less likely to buy him, cause it reminds me of some generic egyption pharose hat thing (i just don't know why but thats what it reminds me of) even though lewa is my favourte toa im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. Quote Pink squids are royalty. i kind of made this when i was bored hope you guys like it didn't you know!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 @masterchirox580 Y'know, "kaukau" is Polynesian for "food." In addition, Chirox's name is a pun on Chiroptera, the taxonomical family that bats belong to. Chirox and Kirop are both named for this! which is... idk, kinda odd, looking back. :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickonAquaMagna Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. All of us in a nutshell, I suppose. Quote The Toa- A Bionicle Retelling by NickonAquaMagna http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/25275-the-toa-a-retelling-of-bionicle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squill da squid Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. All of us in a nutshell, I suppose. exactly but for some reason im drawn to the new lewa. Quote Pink squids are royalty. i kind of made this when i was bored hope you guys like it didn't you know!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. All of us in a nutshell, I suppose. I have more of a soft spot for Pohatu, since I'm honoring my seven-year-old tradition and getting the stone set first. Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrStoneEdge Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. All of us in a nutshell, I suppose. I have more of a soft spot for Pohatu, since I'm honoring my seven-year-old tradition and getting the stone set first. I think Pohatu is the best looking set so unless I buy all sets at once I'm buying him first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeddy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. All of us in a nutshell, I suppose. exactly but for some reason im drawn to the new lewa. I like the new Lewa mostly coz he's green. I do have a problem with his mask though, the original Miru was so amazing and suited him so well, and this one just seems like a generic Hero Factory one or something. D: Quote [blog|Message] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I absolutely adore Kopaka and his bulkiness, so I'll be getting him first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I absolutely adore Kopaka and his bulkiness, so I'll be getting him first.Why not just buy them all? I mean, your wallet will turn to ashes, but it's sooo worth it. Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I absolutely adore Kopaka and his bulkiness, so I'll be getting him first.Why not just buy them all? I mean, your wallet will turn to ashes, but it's sooo worth it. Oh don't worry I am, it's just him I'm getting first. If you meant buy them all at once, I'd love to but I will never be allowed to get more than 2 or 3 at once. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I absolutely adore Kopaka and his bulkiness, so I'll be getting him first.Why not just buy them all? I mean, your wallet will turn to ashes, but it's sooo worth it. Based on the price list BZP reported, that would be around $180 USD for the entire first wave, and $105 for just the Toa. I agree, it's still worth it Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I hope LEGO does a promo on S&H with a free set if you order all six. I would definitely do so in that case. -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Lord of Milk Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hey, that gives me an idea, what if they release the MOCr in a promotional polybag? They had the solid gold one at NYCC, so they obviously have the mould ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Hey, that gives me an idea, what if they release the MOCr in a promotional polybag? They had the solid gold one at NYCC, so they obviously have the mould ready to go.They COULD release it that way, but they'd have to release it in an actual set as well, I think. They pretty much never create new molds exclusively for promotional polybags, because molds are EXTREMELY expensive and only by selling them in sets can TLG really effectively recoup those losses. Edited October 14, 2014 by Aanchir 3 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Indeed. Which is why all the major masks were released in larger titan sets (Avohkii, Kraakhan, OG Ignika, Ignika/Gold Ignika). An exception was the Vahi, which was intended to be included in a retail video game which probably would have cost as much as a titan. But since that didn't work out, it was given away as a promotional item. I think it's safe to assume that the Mask of Creation will be included in a larger set. Regarding the gold Vahi, it was probably LEGO getting as much out of the mold before retiring it. A lot of premium pieces in Bionicle like the Chroniclers staff and Kraakhan have appeared in various sets so unless they made more of the Mask of Creation then they intended to, I don't see it being released in a polybag. -NotS Edited October 14, 2014 by Nidhiki of the Shadows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I absolutely adore Kopaka and his bulkiness, so I'll be getting him first.Why not just buy them all? I mean, your wallet will turn to ashes, but it's sooo worth it. I've already saved up enough money to buy them in all one shopping trip. The cashier is going to think I'm crazy, I can feel it! 1 Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Green Ninja Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Is there anyone bothered by the fact that Lewa is Green Lantern Green instead of the original Mata Green? I'm in the middle. While I like that the color will be used, it would be nice if we could have the old color back in constraction. I'm very happy about Gali's new color, however. Medium Azure fits so much better for the element of water. 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...
Zeddy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Is there anyone bothered by the fact that Lewa is Green Lantern Green instead of the original Mata Green? I'm in the middle. While I like that the color will be used, it would be nice if we could have the old color back in constraction. I'm very happy about Gali's new color, however. Medium Azure fits so much better for the element of water. He's really just shades of grey and yellow with bits of green thrown in, so it shouldn't matter that much. But personally I like the new green better. It's closer to the yellow end of the spectrum than Mata green, and is pretty much my favorite shade of green. 3 Quote [blog|Message] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squill da squid Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) im thinking of buying tahu cause he reminds me more of the BIONICLE i grew up with. All of us in a nutshell, I suppose. exactly but for some reason im drawn to the new lewa. I like the new Lewa mostly coz he's green. I do have a problem with his mask though, the original Miru was so amazing and suited him so well, and this one just seems like a generic Hero Factory one or something. D: exactly! but to me his mask seems to be a mix of old miru and matua hordikas head/mask and i have a thing for green bionicle sets, if u ever sa my room u would see an army of green bionicle sets/hero factory. also its kind of my nik name for hero factory but i have been calling it BIO-factory cause it seemed they were fix the sets of BIONICLE, so each .0 they did i would be like they were using it to fix they pieces from cracking 1.0 the same as the stars, 2.0/3.0 they fixed it but they made small sets, then 4.0 they made them bigger, invasion from below trying to make hero factory still be around while BIONICLE runs in 2015, personly i like hero factory cause i could try new mocs with my old BIONICLE sets. Edited October 14, 2014 by willbgamer Quote Pink squids are royalty. i kind of made this when i was bored hope you guys like it didn't you know!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamousevil Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 So from a video I watched it seems that the Skull Spiders/Skull Krata are gonna be able to be worn as masks, which means I can use them as Stone Masks .Pohatu already comes with two Stone Masks. You didn't get my JoJo's Bizarre Adventure referrence did you? Quote The surprise was vampires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green? Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green?VERY closely studying the released images. Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squill da squid Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green?VERY closely studying the released images. in all the images the green looks like the orginal miru color though Quote Pink squids are royalty. i kind of made this when i was bored hope you guys like it didn't you know!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green? Testimony from those who attended the NYCC events. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green? Testimony from those who attended the NYCC events.That's the one 2 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green?VERY closely studying the released images. in all the images the green looks like the orginal miru color though Really? There seems to be a difference whenever I look at it. How odd. 1 Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How do we know that Lewa is not Mata green?Because I literally have seven of his 4M shells and one of his 8x5 torso shell sitting next to me on a MOC my brother built when we were in New York. It's definitely not Dark Green (Mata Green), but rather Bright Green, one shade lighter. Bright Green was never used in BIONICLE but it has existed since the 90s, and constraction parts in that color appeared in the Green Lantern set from 2012. 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Is there anyone bothered by the fact that Lewa is Green Lantern Green instead of the original Mata Green? I'm in the middle. While I like that the color will be used, it would be nice if we could have the old color back in constraction. I'm very happy about Gali's new color, however. Medium Azure fits so much better for the element of water. Gali is Dark Azur, not Medium Azur. Which I think is even better, even though it doesn't match any earlier constraction parts. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Green Ninja Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Oh, I knew what the color was, I just didn't know the name. You're better than me on that. 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...
Squill da squid Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Ok thats cool and if u guys havn't seen it already but TTV has a Tahu Master of Fire review from when he went to NYCC. same reason ur bro has some of lewas parts they got a half hour to build AND keep what they got so he made tahu with help from the Design team for the new sets and almost all of Gali and Onua. Edited October 14, 2014 by willbgamer Quote Pink squids are royalty. i kind of made this when i was bored hope you guys like it didn't you know!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaptingChaos Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Ok thats cool and if u guys havn't seen it already but TTV has a Tahu Master of Fire review from when he went to NYCC. same reason ur bro has some of lewas parts they got a half hour to build AND keep what they got so he made tahu with help from the Design team for the new sets and almost all of Gali and Onua.I helped them! But yeah I too managed to make a Tahu Master of Fire as well. I also got a hold of many of the new parts that are going to be used in next years release. Tahu is awesome btw. Edited October 14, 2014 by AdaptingChaos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowmachine Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't like how half the toa are semi-titans and half are regular. It makes team line-ups look silly and makes the team unbalanced. Quote What do I write here? Someone, say something funny so you can be remembered for posterity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I don't like how half the toa are semi-titans and half are regular. It makes team line-ups look silly and makes the team unbalanced.Actually, it makes team line-ups look AWESOME. A range of sizes makes each member of a line-up look distinct and makes the group as a whole look more interesting. Great example right here. Edited October 14, 2014 by Lyichir 3 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't like how half the toa are semi-titans and half are regular. It makes team line-ups look silly and makes the team unbalanced.I can see the point that you're making, but I'd have to disagree with you. The individuality in the sizes adds a physical personality in addition to a mental one. This makes it much easier for people that haven't yet connected with their characters to learn their personalities. 2 Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaptingChaos Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't like how half the toa are semi-titans and half are regular. It makes team line-ups look silly and makes the team unbalanced.Actually, it makes team line-ups look AWESOME. A range of sizes makes each member of a line-up look distinct and makes the group as a whole look more interesting. Great example right here.Yeah I am in agreement with Lyichir here. As when I saw the Toa standing near each other at Comic Con and in the LEgo Store at the VIP event, they all looked awesome and each one of them seemed unique. I for one am glad this new Bionicle hasn't started out with clone sets (something that got too old, very quick in the last generation of Bionicle). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Do you guys think that stores might start clearancing Hero Factory sets for the holiday season to make space for the new Bionicles? Quote Steam Name: Toa Hahli Mahri. Xbox Live Gamertag: Makuta. Minecraft Username: ThePoohster.Wants: 2003 Jaller (from Jaller and Gukko), Exo-Toa, Turaga Nuju, Turaga Vakama, Shadow Kraata, Axonn, Brutaka, Vezon & Fenrakk, Nocturn, ORANGE FIKOU.I got rid of my picture, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Do you guys think that stores might start clearancing Hero Factory sets for the holiday season to make space for the new Bionicles?*Licks lips*I smell a discount. Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Do you guys think that stores might start clearancing Hero Factory sets for the holiday season to make space for the new Bionicles?My store stopped selling HF in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The K-Marts I've gone to recently have had discounts on Brain Attack sets and 2013 Chima constraction sets, so I'm not sure if IfB will see discounts here before 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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