Logan McOwen Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 So, it's confirmed in product descriptions that the Skull creatures wear Skull Masks, and seeing Skull Slicer swap his Skull Spider mask to Lewa's golden mask to reveal a face beneath somewhat confirms this. But just what are these masks, and what can they do - if anything? I'm of the mindset that they're just stylised masks worn for show, but they might posses some form of power. Who knows! 2 Quote I inadvertently predicted Vorox armour's use in G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Possessiob is right. The skull spider masks put the wearer under LoSS', and therefore Kulta's, control. The newly dubbed "bull skull masks"? No clue. 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...
Toa Cykron Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Maybe they are similar to Makuta's infected masks. They are used to enslave others (and he wears one for himself) but the masks are seemingly powerless beyond this utility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I think they're like tribal masks used to intimidate enemies, solely for decoration. 2 Quote Proud Graphics Artist.Current 2015 collection:I have them all green = all, blue = partial, black = noneOnly non-promotionals counted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Skull Mask — Mask of Cartilage: Prevents arthritisBull Skull Mask — Mask of Bone Density: Reduces risk of bone fracture Edited July 24, 2015 by Lyichir 8 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan McOwen Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Skull Mask — Mask of Cartilage: Prevents arthritis I might need that mask one day, considering how much I use a computer mouse :y Quote I inadvertently predicted Vorox armour's use in G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Teridax Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Spookieness and skeleton dancing. Edited July 24, 2015 by Trizzlerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Bull Skull Mask — Mask of Bone Density: Reduces risk of bone fractureAlso enables the wearer to use their ultimate attack: Induce Osteoporosis. ~B~ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenCor Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Bull Skull Mask — Mask of Bone Density: Reduces risk of bone fractureAlso enables the wearer to use their ultimate attack: Induce Osteoporosis. ~B~ This thread turned out more humerus than I expected. 5 Quote Hero Factory RPG 2.0 PCs: | Erik Jet | Daren Wolfe | Henry Flint | Helen Corona | Ethan Rez | Dr. Xaal | Wasteland RPG PCs: | Mina | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I think they're like tribal masks used to intimidate enemies, solely for decoration.I think this suggestion is closest to the marrow. This is G2, the masks don't have to do anything besides look cool. 2 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...
doodleloot Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 As others have already said, they might be purely cosmetic. Was there any mention of the masks in the book excerpts (apart from Skull Slicer)? 2 Quote Hail Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naota Takizawa Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Skull warrior, mask of bone strengthening. Quote If you like Pingu & want to support a good project, click here. Also, I've rejoined the BZPRPG & I have a new profile for a new game. Click here to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vrokorta Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Skull warrior, mask of bone strengthening.You know, that sounds like a pretty good power. 2 Quote If you use correct grammar in your posts (or try hard to), place this in your signature. Join Myst's campaign for correct grammar usage on BZPower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Votuko Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Skull Basher's character video shows him putting Onua's mask on over the top of his Bull Skull Mask. It makes sense that Slicer's mask is removable, because he was resurrected (presumably) by a Skull Spider attaching to his face.But is it possible that the other types of Skull "Mask" actually just represent the maskless face of the creature? Either the product description calling it a "Mask" is actually just the piece name, or we are back to the whole "Can you wear multiple masks on top of each other?" G1 argument... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghidora131 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 You could wear multiple masks in G1, and it seems you can do it in G2 as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Skull Basher's character video shows him putting Onua's mask on over the top of his Bull Skull Mask. It makes sense that Slicer's mask is removable, because he was resurrected (presumably) by a Skull Spider attaching to his face.But is it possible that the other types of Skull "Mask" actually just represent the maskless face of the creature? Either the product description calling it a "Mask" is actually just the piece name, or we are back to the whole "Can you wear multiple masks on top of each other?" G1 argument... Wait a second... Slicer removing his 'Spider' means that perhaps he steals Onua's mask to be free of Kulta's control; however, He's gone mad from the transformation, and his existence drains the elemental power of the mask just to keep him 'alive'. Can it be that Skull Slicer commits 'Suicide By Toa' to get free? 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...
fishers64 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Skull Basher's character video shows him putting Onua's mask on over the top of his Bull Skull Mask. It makes sense that Slicer's mask is removable, because he was resurrected (presumably) by a Skull Spider attaching to his face.But is it possible that the other types of Skull "Mask" actually just represent the maskless face of the creature? Either the product description calling it a "Mask" is actually just the piece name, or we are back to the whole "Can you wear multiple masks on top of each other?" G1 argument... Wait a second... Slicer removing his 'Spider' means that perhaps he steals Onua's mask to be free of Kulta's control; however, He's gone mad from the transformation, and his existence drains the elemental power of the mask just to keep him 'alive'. Can it be that Skull Slicer commits 'Suicide By Toa' to get free? Slicer steals Lewa's mask, not Onua's. Is it Basher or Slicer that goes mad? Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Skull Warrior's mask has the power to send shivers down your spine, Skull Basher/Scorpio's has the power to shock your soul, Skull Grinder however, has the unique mask power to seal your doom tonight. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharnak the Bohrok Lord Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I believe they are ceremonial masks. They could be part of a burial ritual in Okoto and different death masks are for different classes of people. Just a thought. 3 Quote Remember Artwork III? It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zidonaro Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Apparently nothing, since the site lets you see Grinder's mask, but it does not have any power description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Skull Basher's character video shows him putting Onua's mask on over the top of his Bull Skull Mask. It makes sense that Slicer's mask is removable, because he was resurrected (presumably) by a Skull Spider attaching to his face. But is it possible that the other types of Skull "Mask" actually just represent the maskless face of the creature? Either the product description calling it a "Mask" is actually just the piece name, or we are back to the whole "Can you wear multiple masks on top of each other?" G1 argument... Wait a second... Slicer removing his 'Spider' means that perhaps he steals Onua's mask to be free of Kulta's control; however, He's gone mad from the transformation, and his existence drains the elemental power of the mask just to keep him 'alive'. Can it be that Skull Slicer commits 'Suicide By Toa' to get free? Slicer steals Lewa's mask, not Onua's. Is it Basher or Slicer that goes mad? Sorry. Slicer went mad in the transformation, but remembered enough to know that the mask is controlling him and he'd have to get rid of it. Make more sense? 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...
fishers64 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Sorry. Slicer went mad in the transformation, but remembered enough to know that the mask is controlling him and he'd have to get rid of it. Make more sense?Yes. Although if the mask is controlling him, wouldn't it control him to not get rid of itself? Edited July 28, 2015 by fishers64 2 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Sorry. Slicer went mad in the transformation, but remembered enough to know that the mask is controlling him and he'd have to get rid of it. Make more sense?Yes. Although if the mask is controlling him, wouldn't it control him to not get rid of itself? Madness can make a mind harder to control. Perhaps the remnant of the original personality overpowered the Spider's for just long enough to discard it. 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...
Kalija From Indian Lakes Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Sorry. Slicer went mad in the transformation, but remembered enough to know that the mask is controlling him and he'd have to get rid of it. Make more sense?Yes. Although if the mask is controlling him, wouldn't it control him to not get rid of itself?Madness can make a mind harder to control. Perhaps the remnant of the original personality overpowered the Spider's for just long enough to discard it.I like your theory. Definitely would add a nice dark tone, and makes sense because Slicer is the only villain that dons a skull spider mask, so it would make sense that perhaps he was someone at some point, perhaps even a hero. Makes sense further if you consider the fact he guards the Arena, a place where warriors fought. Maybe Slicer was one of the in the past. 1 Quote all this is temporary.Follow me on Twitter! @sean52711I'll follow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Votuko Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I interpreted it that a Skull Spider was used in Slicer's resurrection, hence the mask, but that mask doesn't control him because it is not actually a living skull spider (it has no legs). He serves Kulta for the same unknown reason that the other Skull Creatures serve him, not because LoSS has some sort of indirect mind control over him (it would be weird that Slicer is Kulta's lieutenant if he were just a puppet of LoSS). Slicer can freely replace the Skull Spider Mask with another mask because it has no effect, like the other Skull Masks. I actually have a theory that the main villain for "Revenge of the Skull Spiders" will be Slicer wearing the Golden Mask of Skull Spiders, after having taken over the horde from LoSS. (This is because Slicer was resurrected differently to the other Skull Creatures, so may remain ever if their resurrection is reversed. After Kulta's failing, Makuta could forge the Golden Mask of Skull Spiders for Slicer to lead a new Skull Spider attack. This would explain why the story hasn't mentioned that mask yet, and why Club Magazine suggested that LoSS controls the Skull Spiders through telepathy rather than needing a special mask.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I was under the assumption that these skull "masks" were just their decayed faces. Especially when they put the golden masks over them Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'd guess nothing, besides, as said before, mind control like Makuta's infected masks. 2 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...
Tuuli Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Mask of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaT in Rogue Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Skull Mask: Mask of Spoopy - Makes things super spooky. Bull Skull Mask: Mask of Calcium - Gud helth nd strong bones will com to u but only if yu reply 'thank Mr Skeltl' 2 Quote "Whether that is right or not...I also...as a Rider...have a wish that I want to fulfill." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkle Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Seeing 2015's lack of story thus far, I doubt they have any power. They will be forgotten just like the regular color Toa masks. Quote I been away a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Maybe the Skull Villains mask powers are eternal control of body basically they can control there bone like body and still be dead. Quote I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the Matoran Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNugget Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Mask Of Spoopy: Spooks yer Bones Mask of Bull Skulls: Gives People Hallucinations about being in a Desert filled with Bull Skulls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Mask of Undeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petewa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Considering the fact that everyone who wears those masks is undead, it's possible that they might be traditional masks, placed on the dead, as a sign of respect. 6 Quote Mataru Nui, an Interactive Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 What if they are decayed masks? They used to have powers, but they decayed along with the bodies of the wearers. The masks also are decayed and don't look the way they used to. The masks are the bare bones of their former forms Quote Other great bands: Iron Maiden Journey Mercenary The Unguided Trivium Boston Stratovarius Symphony X Epica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regitnui Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 What if they are decayed masks? They used to have powers, but they decayed along with the bodies of the wearers. The masks also are decayed and don't look the way they used to. The masks are the bare bones of their former forms They'd probably look more like the g1 miru, were that the case. More holes, since the nonstructural, thinner parts wore away first. 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...
Takametru007 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I like some of the ideas here- like that the masks are placed on the deceased, and so when they are "zombified", they still wart those death masks. Personally, my first idea was that the skull masks are the reason they came back to life- like the skull masks are the reason they are reanimated, which means someone put them on them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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