SPIRIT Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 So apparently Shore Turtles (Hoi) can fly. Does anyone know the source for that? As I recall, they couldn't fly in Quest for the Toa (Tales of the Tohunga) -- with the exception of Takua throwing them and really upsetting PETA. Was this revealed on an older version of Bionicle.com or in an obscure guidebook or something? ~ The Jazziest JtO Spoof ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewaLew Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I remember it. I think it was just one of those obscure little throwaway lines. I haven't the foggiest as to how the silly things could get airborne. How well will you die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 [bonesiii:] Can any creature with a mask as part of its LEGO design be infected? Or are masks sometimes just used as part of the design, and not as actual masks? For example, the Hoi turtle mentioned in the bios. [Greg:]Given that Rahi wore infected masks and were controlled, I would say yes, any mask can be infected. [bones:]Speaking of Hoi, the bio describes it as a "flying swamp turtle." The picture shows it hovering just above the ground. Huh? How can a turtle, clearly with no wings, fly? That's not a Miru on its back; it's a Pakari. Is it filled with helium or something? [Greg:]Well, I could conjure up some long scientific explanation for you.. or I could just point out that this is a fantasy world, and not everything can be explained in terms of Earth biology or natural laws. Famous Greg answer for ya. ([stuff] added by me.) There aren't any other answers that refer to this as far as I could search. Apparently the source for it is some online bio available in 2003. I tried the Wayback Machine with no luck. Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIRIT Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 [bonesiii:] Can any creature with a mask as part of its LEGO design be infected? Or are masks sometimes just used as part of the design, and not as actual masks? For example, the Hoi turtle mentioned in the bios. [Greg:]Given that Rahi wore infected masks and were controlled, I would say yes, any mask can be infected. [bones:]Speaking of Hoi, the bio describes it as a "flying swamp turtle." The picture shows it hovering just above the ground. Huh? How can a turtle, clearly with no wings, fly? That's not a Miru on its back; it's a Pakari. Is it filled with helium or something? [Greg:]Well, I could conjure up some long scientific explanation for you.. or I could just point out that this is a fantasy world, and not everything can be explained in terms of Earth biology or natural laws. Famous Greg answer for ya. ([stuff] added by me.) There aren't any other answers that refer to this as far as I could search. Apparently the source for it is some online bio available in 2003. I tried the Wayback Machine with no luck. You know, that might be it. I'm looking at the Wayback Machine now and there's a bio section titled "Creatures" that I think could very well have had bios for the Master Builder Rahi. I don't suppose anyone has a backup version of those bios? ~ The Jazziest JtO Spoof ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm pretty sure that in the non-canon VNOG there was a cheat that would let you look like Rahi and other things. The Shore Turtle was one of them, but due to not actually having animations in the game it just hovered around. I believe this is what led to them canonically having flight. However, I am probably wrong. I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeabodySam Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 You know, that might be it. I'm looking at the Wayback Machine now and there's a bio section titled "Creatures" that I think could very well have had bios for the Master Builder Rahi. I don't suppose anyone has a backup version of those bios? "The Hoi are flying swamp turtles that dwell in the vicinity of Le-Koro. They are slow and relatively harmless. The arrival of the Lehvak forced many of the Hoi to move into coastal waters, where they have had a harder time surviving. Gali and the Ga-Koro Matoran have made an extra effort to aid and protect the Hoi." You're welcome. 5 Armed with a Tail - Birth of a Legend - Calcite Copter VS Cybernetic Rock Monster - The Coming of the Toa - Cursed Form - Dino Attack Headquarters - Five Years Too Many - Gresh - Gladiator of Jungle - Hate and Vengeance - Lost and Found and Lost Again - Roodaka the Merciful - Scene 24: Johnny Thunder Blows This Taco Stand - Tearing Through Dimensional Portals - The Search for the Mask of Light - Wake One... - Vakama's Secret "It's all right, children. Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it. I am sure that we shall never forget Tiny Tim, or this first parting that there was among us." - Bob Cratchit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 "This turtle keeps itself in the air by sheer force of anger alone." 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 "This turtle keeps itself in the air by sheer force of anger alone."So its own rage keeps it airborne? Remind me not to throw the turtles in the water anymore, or throw fruit at them. That would be bad... 2 http://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/O8CcqC5.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIRIT Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 You know, that might be it. I'm looking at the Wayback Machine now and there's a bio section titled "Creatures" that I think could very well have had bios for the Master Builder Rahi. I don't suppose anyone has a backup version of those bios? "The Hoi are flying swamp turtles that dwell in the vicinity of Le-Koro. They are slow and relatively harmless. The arrival of the Lehvak forced many of the Hoi to move into coastal waters, where they have had a harder time surviving. Gali and the Ga-Koro Matoran have made an extra effort to aid and protect the Hoi." You're welcome. Thanks Mr. Peabody. Obviously YOU would be an expert on the Wayback Machine. (Rocky and Bullwinkle? 1960s cartoons? Anyone? Anyone?) I think this has been answered to my satisfaction. 2 ~ The Jazziest JtO Spoof ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Closed as requested, then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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