Hapori Tohu Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I have no idea what they're saying, but it looks like Russia is excited about the return of Bionicle. Among the people LEGO had in attendance at New York Comic Con was a Russian news team, and it looks like their report has . The best part? BZPower Blog Assistant Nukaya and member -tahu_nuva- even make appearances! If you watch closely, several other BZPower members can be seen in the backgrounds of shots as well. It's cool to see Bionicle getting a lot of hype everywhere, even overseas. View the full article 4 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary TNT Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 In America, you report on BIONICLE. In Soviet Russia, BIONICLE reports on you... But, this is cool. I'm glad to see BIONICLE is becoming a global phenomenon again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 They hype it up even more than we ever did, it's pretty funny Cool to see Bionicle's return is already making an international impact ^^ Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastan Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I lived in Russia for a few years so... I can try to translate it) 1 Quote "...A sword-waving somebody." - NatoGreavesy BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Wow! I am very surprised that Bionicle's return got a lot of attention, even though that I don't understand Russian. Well, it's worth getting it back to cheer many fans of Bionicle, including us, up. Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 *tries to use YouTube's translate function to translate the russian subs into English* Hmm...that doesn't look quite right... FAIL. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm glad that news of Bionicle's return made it on TV. Too bad there isn't any English subtitles to go with the video though. I would like to know what they are saying. 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...
Wazdakka Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 OK, so basically at first the guy explains why Lego in general is making a resurgence. Then, he talks about how the "fans around the world in their worries have finally gotten their wish" or something like that, before talking about how people all over the world flocked to Comic-Con just for the Bionicles. Then, they try to answer why Lego Bionicle has "made millions of [young] adults go crazy [for it]" before ignoring the previous question and talking about how creative and bizarre Comic-Con is. In fact, they said that the closer the correspondent came to the Lego Bionicle area, the more strangely people would act there. Then they interview both Americans and Russians (What the Zog? I'll elaborate on this point later). I then can't tell if the anchor is joking, but he says "our correspondents had to leave as not to fall under the hot hands and sharp tongues of the Bionicle fans". Bionicle will be hitting Russian shelves in 2015 ("Get in line," he quips). So yeah, there's a roughly paraphrased translation. Also, I didn't really think that Western toys made it to Russia, though perhaps that has changed significantly, as I was last there several years ago. 3 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...
dviddy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 They do indeed make it to Russia! Russia is, in fact, apparent the second largest market in the world for Hero Factory. According to one of the CEE team members, the line was crazy successful over there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 OK, so basically at first the guy explains why Lego in general is making a resurgence. Then, he talks about how the "fans around the world in their worries have finally gotten their wish" or something like that, before talking about how people all over the world flocked to Comic-Con just for the Bionicles. Then, they try to answer why Lego Bionicle has "made millions of [young] adults go crazy [for it]" before ignoring the previous question and talking about how creative and bizarre Comic-Con is. In fact, they said that the closer the correspondent came to the Lego Bionicle area, the more strangely people would act there. Then they interview both Americans and Russians (What the Zog? I'll elaborate on this point later). I then can't tell if the anchor is joking, but he says "our correspondents had to leave as not to fall under the hot hands and sharp tongues of the Bionicle fans". Bionicle will be hitting Russian shelves in 2015 ("Get in line," he quips). So yeah, there's a roughly paraphrased translation. Also, I didn't really think that Western toys made it to Russia, though perhaps that has changed significantly, as I was last there several years ago. By "strangely" do you think they were talking about the people basically worshiping the giant Mask of Creation? (And I thought I'd seen it all when it came to over-obsessive Lego fans. Guess not. ) 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...
Pomegranate Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 OK, so basically at first the guy explains why Lego in general is making a resurgence. Then, he talks about how the "fans around the world in their worries have finally gotten their wish" or something like that, before talking about how people all over the world flocked to Comic-Con just for the Bionicles. Then, they try to answer why Lego Bionicle has "made millions of [young] adults go crazy [for it]" before ignoring the previous question and talking about how creative and bizarre Comic-Con is. In fact, they said that the closer the correspondent came to the Lego Bionicle area, the more strangely people would act there. Then they interview both Americans and Russians (What the Zog? I'll elaborate on this point later). I then can't tell if the anchor is joking, but he says "our correspondents had to leave as not to fall under the hot hands and sharp tongues of the Bionicle fans". Bionicle will be hitting Russian shelves in 2015 ("Get in line," he quips). So yeah, there's a roughly paraphrased translation. Also, I didn't really think that Western toys made it to Russia, though perhaps that has changed significantly, as I was last there several years ago. By "strangely" do you think they were talking about the people basically worshiping the giant Mask of Creation? (And I thought I'd seen it all when it came to over-obsessive Lego fans. Guess not. ) Them, and everyone in costume. Russia had its own Comic Con for the very first time just recently, so all the silly and scary cosplayers aren't as normal a thing to see there as it is here. The entire news report made Bionicle fans sound like a cult, but they had some strong arguments and seemed more impressed by Lego's ability to cause this much chaos than anything else Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 They do indeed make it to Russia! Russia is, in fact, apparent the second largest market in the world for Hero Factory. According to one of the CEE team members, the line was crazy successful over there.*looks at bulky "muscled" HF action figures* *fishers is not surprised* By "strangely" do you think they were talking about the people basically worshiping the giant Mask of Creation? (And I thought I'd seen it all when it came to over-obsessive Lego fans. Guess not. )You should have seen the "people who were praying to Mata Nui" posts back in the day. I hoped those people were joking. I also hope that those people were just being silly and not really...yeah. For some reason I just get the vibe that the Russians don't quite think of fun in the same way that we do, and correspondingly didn't understand that was supposed to be funny. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 They do indeed make it to Russia! Russia is, in fact, apparent the second largest market in the world for Hero Factory. According to one of the CEE team members, the line was crazy successful over there.*looks at bulky "muscled" HF action figures* *fishers is not surprised* By "strangely" do you think they were talking about the people basically worshiping the giant Mask of Creation? (And I thought I'd seen it all when it came to over-obsessive Lego fans. Guess not. )You should have seen the "people who were praying to Mata Nui" posts back in the day. I hoped those people were joking. I also hope that those people were just being silly and not really...yeah. For some reason I just get the vibe that the Russians don't quite think of fun in the same way that we do, and correspondingly didn't understand that was supposed to be funny. The crazy Bionicle fans need to stop acting like a Bionicult... (They're starting to creep me out... ) 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...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I loved seeing this. It's awesome to see BIONICLE's relaunch getting such widespread coverage, especially unexpected to see it on a Russian news channel at that. Loved seeing all the fans clamor in excitement (including resident BZPers!) and from what I've heard, the newscaster said some hilariously over-the-top stuff about the fans. xD -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamarUp Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Actually, it's not real news, it's humorous news on entertainment channel.Also, LEGO is listed as a sponsor of the show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Actually, it's not real news, it's humorous news on entertainment channel.Also, LEGO is listed as a sponsor of the show.Oh yeah? Lol that explains the nature of the narration. Regardless, it's good exposure. -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeddy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Good to know! At least now I know if I ever visit or move to Russia I won't be left wanting for Bionicle. Quote [blog|Message] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Good thing I understand Russian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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