Regitnui Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but Pohatu, built as default, holds his boomerangs incorrectly. As far as I know, when you hold a boomerang for throwing, you do so with the middle facing inwards. Pohatu's "stormarangs" face outwards. I've repositioned the weapons on my Pohatu, and suddenly it makes so much more sense. Holding the boomerangs correctly allows them to fold up in his hands, so he doesn't have to carry a weapon longer than his arm all the time. When he needs to throw one, he simply flicks it open. Boom! Portability, and a solution to one of the more implausible things about Pohatu Okoto. Comments? 5 Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Makes sense, though the stormerangs look really odd when they're closed. Personally, I prefer them held backwards like arm blades when not being thrown. 3 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...
Cwog Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I usually keep the one in his right hand the default way because it looks kind of a like a blade, and the one in his left hand the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I was actually researching boomerangs earlier today. Some boomerangs aren't meant for throwing, but clubbing, which you would hold with the angle pointing outwards. Since his boomerangs don't fly really well (actually I don't think they can fly at all ), I assume he's clubbin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Erm, I thought you held your boomerang at an angle with the flat surface facing the ground when you throw. Like a frisbee. It's probably another thing that I'm wrong about... Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Well, yes, but the point is that you hold it with the angled part pointing away from you, not toward you as Pohatu is pictured doing (Source: I used to have a boomerang ) 2 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I usually keep the one in his right hand the default way because it looks kind of a like a blade, and the one in his left hand the right way.This is partially why I like the 'correct' way of holding them. They can flip completely open as a blade (narrow 'interior' is sharp), completely closed for carrying or as a shield, and pop open for throwing. Pohatu's boomerangs aren't meant for clubbing. We've only ever seen him throw them. So it's safe to assume that he should be holding them for throwing, not bonking spiders over the noggin. Makes sense, though the stormerangs look really odd when they're closed. Personally, I prefer them held backwards like arm blades when not being thrown.I'm now considering that an alternative Adrenaline Mode. Looks pretty good. Edited March 19, 2015 by Regitnui Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 It is a mechanical boomerang because it uses a centered "turbine" to control the air around it so Pohatu can throw them, fly on them, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 The turbine is directly under Pohatu's foot when flying. If the fan is what's keeping the weapon aloft, why throw it in the first place? Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 The turbine is directly under Pohatu's foot when flying. If the fan is what's keeping the weapon aloft, why throw it in the first place?Because there are enemies in the distance that need a good boomerang to the head. The turbine would help him get his boomerang back faster and plus Pohatu is confirmed to throw the boomerangs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petewa Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I dunno, I personally only use the boomerangs as swords for some reason, they look more BA than the actual swords, Quote Mataru Nui, an Interactive Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) The turbine is directly under Pohatu's foot when flying. If the fan is what's keeping the weapon aloft, why throw it in the first place?Because there are enemies in the distance that need a good boomerang to the head. The turbine would help him get his boomerang back faster and plus Pohatu is confirmed to throw the boomerangsI fail to see how a fan in the middle would do anything other than interfere horribly with the flight of an otherwise practically perfected weapon. I dunno, I personally only use the boomerangs as swords for some reason, they look more BA than the actual swords,Swords, shields, boomerangs and they can snap shut on a limb during mêlée combat. I think using them as swords is missing the possibilities. Edited March 19, 2015 by Regitnui 1 Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 The turbine is directly under Pohatu's foot when flying. If the fan is what's keeping the weapon aloft, why throw it in the first place?Because there are enemies in the distance that need a good boomerang to the head. The turbine would help him get his boomerang back faster and plus Pohatu is confirmed to throw the boomerangs I fail to see how a fan in the middle would do anything other than interfere horribly with the flight of an otherwise practically perfected weapon. Yeah, presumably the turbines are what allows Pohatu to fly when the boomerangs are on his feet, but indeed there's no way they could help the boomerangs when thrown. Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea-rex Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 The only thing that I have to say about this is that the correct name for his boomerangs are "Stormerangs". (And "Jeterangs" when he's flying on them).That is all. Quote BZPRPG profiles / Corpus Rahkshi Profiles / Matoran un Panzar profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32one Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I was actually researching boomerangs earlier today. Some boomerangs aren't meant for throwing, but clubbing, which you would hold with the angle pointing outwards. Since his boomerangs don't fly really well (actually I don't think they can fly at all ), I assume he's clubbin'. Well, Tahu's swords don't make a good surfboard, Hahli's fins don't help her swim well, Lewa can't fly with his air katanas, the Inika swords can't cut well, and Pohatu propellers (2008) didn't make him fly. Plastic representations of the weapons are obviously not the real deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 What if they're automatic and just fly towards the target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Well, we have seen the spinning in the animations, implying that they're thrown like normal boomerangs. Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfrenz0 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The turbine is directly under Pohatu's foot when flying. If the fan is what's keeping the weapon aloft, why throw it in the first place?Because there are enemies in the distance that need a good boomerang to the head. The turbine would help him get his boomerang back faster and plus Pohatu is confirmed to throw the boomerangsI fail to see how a fan in the middle would do anything other than interfere horribly with the flight of an otherwise practically perfected weapon. I dunno, I personally only use the boomerangs as swords for some reason, they look more BA than the actual swords,Swords, shields, boomerangs and they can snap shut on a limb during mêlée combat. I think using them as swords is missing the possibilities. BRUTAL Quote How lewd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Doublebee Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hmm...Thanks for posting this. I'll do that with mine once I get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 What if we just say that the designer doesn't know how to use a boomerang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Who doesn't know how to use a boomerang these days? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) What if we just say that the designer doesn't know how to use a boomerang? What if we say it's a toy and its functionality as a building element trumps its actual aerodynamics or traditional design? Edited March 23, 2015 by Lyichir 5 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 What if I say that if I want to research boomerangs and have Pohatu hold them the proper way, it is a fun thought experiment that I am allowed to entertain and that no one should impinge on my fun? Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nothing wrong with that. I was just pointing out that the design in the sets can be explained away without accusations of ignorance. 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I think it just looks "cooler" facing inwards, which is why LEGO opted to depict Pohatu holding it that way. -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 He actually holds them correctly in the animations. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 He actually holds them correctly in the animations.Partially why i asked myself why he was holding them wrong as built. 1 Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) As someone who is from Australia, I'm sort of happy to see some Aboriginal influences make their way into Bionicle, but not so happy to see them horrendously misrepresented the way they have been. That is not how boomerangs are held!!! Get it right, Lego. Edited March 31, 2015 by Roman Torchwick Quote Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Frankly, I imagine the only reason the boomerangs are held incorrectly in the instructions and boxart is to appeal to how the majority of people (especially kids) consider "correct". If the boomerangs were any other weapon, they would naturally be held with the "bladed" end facing outward. The proper way to hold or throw a boomerang is not common knowledge in most of Lego's primary markets, and Pohatu's sales could likely take a hit if kids perceive him to be holding his weapon "wrong" or "backwards", regardless of how inaccurate those perceptions are. I don't think it's a very big deal, all things considered. After all, repositioning a weapon in a figure's hand is one of the easiest modifications you can give a set, so people who do want the set to hold the weapon the correct way can make those changes with no issues. 3 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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