Hapori Tohu Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 This morning, the LEGO Bionicle website has been treated to a substantial update. The layout has received a visual overhaul, the "Okoto" section has been replaced with an "Explore" section introducing the 2016 story, the "Characters" page has been updated with bios of Umarak and the Elemental Creatures, and a gallery has been added for LEGO.com users to post their original Bionicle creations. Follow the links above to check out the updates! View the full article 1 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The bios for the creatures are incredible, and remind me not unfavorably of the principles and skills of the six villages in MNOLG2. Umarak's bio is also interesting, though it does raise the question of how he has been hunting the creatures for so long but has only emerged as a threat now. Perhaps the Mask of Control is what tilts the balance in his favor... 7 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silo Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 this is looking really cool bit of a shame the okoto map is gone tho... 1 Quote . Kathok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Did the Toa lose some personality quirks in the new bios? I thought it said somewhere that Gali liked to make up puns, or that Pohatu had a slight fear of the dark? 2 Quote 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...
emily Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Did the Toa lose some personality quirks in the new bios? I thought it said somewhere that Gali liked to make up puns, or that Pohatu had a slight fear of the dark?Yeah, they've been stripped down a bit. Kind of like the transition between the teaser and the full 2015 site. Quote believe victims. its actually not that hard, and youd look kind of bad if you were to, say, side with an abuser because theyre your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayliffe Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 7 Quote "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." - Douglas Adams Twitter Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Wooo, exciting! I'll have to look at this later when I have time. The Gallery section is a great idea, but it doesn't look like they'll be uploading the new art for Okoto. EDIT: Actually they'll probably add art to the Gallery. Edited January 11, 2016 by Nescent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xboxtravis Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Oh those creature Bios! It feels like G2 is about to dive into new levels of Mythology. Okoto just now seems less like a pale imitation of Mata Nui; but now feels like its own place of mystery. 3 Quote All aboard the hype train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrade Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Oh those creature Bios! It feels like G2 is about to dive into new levels of Mythology. Okoto just now seems less like a pale imitation of Mata Nui; but now feels like its own place of mystery.AGREED. I'm glad we're going to (hopefully) get a little more in-depth with the lore and come to understand the origins of Okoto, the Mask Makers, and the Toa 2 Quote Check out my sprite kit, the Nobelus Kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pahrak Model ZX Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I see that the Creatures grant greater Elemental Powers and all around stat boosts, but it looks like some of them might grant other abilities as well? Ketar’s bio mentions camouflage, Uxar’s mentions regeneration, and Akida’s talks about lost knowledge of the past and foreseeing the future. I hope these powers get passed on to the Toa they unite with, it’d be kind of boring if these abilities only existed for maybe three months worth of the storyline. And it’s nice to see that Umarak is legendary as well, and not just some guy who showed up under Makuta’s control. Variety! Edited January 11, 2016 by Pahrak #0579 1 Quote My Library Right of Law (Epics) KARDAS DRAGON appears! (G&T) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Well if anyone is interested, here is the art used in Chapter 1: EkimuIkirTahuTahu (United) That last one actually didn't appear in the chapter, but there was a link to it. Edited January 11, 2016 by Nescent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 So much exposition! This is incredible! I'm really feeling the Bionicle feel now. It kinda makes sense as to why 2015 wouldn't have much story- the islanders were desperate, and when the Toa arrived they didn't need to know all of the story to save the day, they just went and did it. Now as they are working towards another goal, they are beginning to learn more about the island and its history. Its very nice to have all the little bits fleshed out in such detail, and I'm certainly very interested and engaged in the upcoming story. Also, I think that now I get camouflage or something when I unite with my creature. 3 Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Even though they haven't added a button to upload stuff to the gallery... http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle/galleries/bionicle-gallery-57bba78101be495aa3f8a531ccb01e00/upload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Ekimu This image keeps bugging me because it's pretty obviously the MM vs SG packaging art with the head sliced off crudely (you can still seem a sizable chunk of it) and a front view of the Mask of Creation slapped on. I don't ask for much of LEGO's web developers, but I do wish they had done something less glaringly sloppy. Edited January 11, 2016 by Dina Saruyama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 At least the site isn't as glitchy as it was last year. In all seriousness, I really like this update to the site. The bios on the Creatures really help flesh them out a bit, and possibly tease at powers that the Toa could get when they combine with them. Umarak's bio is great too. I never noticed this before, but you can actually see the Toa in the background of his artwork. I thought that was a neat detail to add to it. 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...
Rooster Nui Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It's nice to see some insight into Okoto's past and the part the Elemental Creatures will play. I wonder if the ability-quirks go for all mixtures with the Toa; Like, can Tahu gain wisdom by uniting with Akida just as Gali can? That'd be pretty cool if that's the case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterweaverX Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I'm going to have to do physioreports on the Creatures, aren't I? Looking forward to it. Might catch up on my other physioreports. I've only got the Morehu down--there's still they 2015 villains and toa to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ekimu This image keeps bugging me because it's pretty obviously the MM vs SG packaging art with the head sliced off crudely (you can still seem a sizable chunk of it) and a front view of the Mask of Creation slapped on. I don't ask for much of LEGO's web developers, but I do wish they had done something less glaringly sloppy. Argh, I didn't notice the original mask still being partially visible until you mentioned it, and now I can't unsee it! But anyway, this is a nice update to the website. Definitely an improvement from last year in terms of the sizing of navigation elements. (The characters section is a lot easier to quickly browse through.) 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...
Nescent Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 The gallery section has been updated: http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle/galleries/bionicle-gallery-57bba78101be495aa3f8a531ccb01e00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volitak_Boxor Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 A nice update all around. I really like the expanded art of Umarak, with the united Toa in the labyrinth in the background, and the creature bios are interesting, too. It's a bit odd to me that the Build section is gone, though. The instructions still don't seem to be uploaded yet for every set in the customer support section (Umarak's are missing), but I don't think that's the reason why the Build section is gone. Quote ^ Often lurking, occasionally writing about sets on BS01. L This link is a bit old, but there's still some good info about combiners there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 It's a bit odd to me that the Build section is gone, though. The instructions still don't seem to be uploaded yet for every set in the customer support section (Umarak's are missing), but I don't think that's the reason why the Build section is gone.Hopefully the Build section is added again, but right now there are links to the instructions on the Product page. There are a few things that I hope are added to the site, all I really care about right now is an updated Okoto section. Gotta get that new art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) huh, the bios from last year's characters are still up despite the site overhaul, could it be LEGO actually decided to keep all story ifno where it can be easily seen? O: EDIT: HOLY SMOKES! Akida- provides a boost in Wisdom, has a silver mask/face. Melum- Provieds a boost in Valor, has a gold face/mask/whatever. you know what this (probably coincidentally) means? Edited January 12, 2016 by Rahkshi Lalonde 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahtorak ate my house! Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) The updated website looks WONDERFUL! I wish the Toa's Bios give a bit of "status update" info on the our heroes' current state, but that is a minor concern given the Elemental Creatures' interesting Bios. The Creatures' Bios look promising in terms of lore and mythology... I've become really curious now! And it seems like the Creatures are the G2-equivalent of G1 Toa Mata's Power-up (into Toa Nuva), which probably explains the Nuva Symbols on the Uniters' Masks. P.S. The abilities granted by the Creatures overlap. Ikir (Fire) and Melum (Ice) both provide a courage boost, Ketar (Stone) and Terak (Earth) both boost durability/stamina/resilience/endurance (which makes sense since "Ketar" and "Terak" are anagrams of each other ). Is it just me, or I hope that a clearer distinction is made here so that each Creature provides unique abilities? P.S.S. I also wonder if Uxar (Jungle) actually enables regeneration? Edited January 12, 2016 by Tahtorak ate my house! Quote Your left brain contains nothing right, while your right brain contains nothing left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Interesting how ice is being referred to as the "primordial element" or "White Element" and how it's considered the most pure and noble. That seems quite unlikely anything that has been done in G1. Intrigued to see where this will take us but it looks like Kopaka may have a bigger role this year. 2 Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Intrigued to see where this will take us but it looks like Kopaka may have a bigger role this year.I sure hope so! He's one of my more favorable Toa on the team, and I really like the "element" of Ice. Perhaps even with a bigger set, may come a bigger role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Much better then last year. The Bios for the smaller characters actually tell us something about them. It also seems to be delving into the world a bit more. Just one problem, where did the last webisode go? Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) KETAR, CREATURE OF STONEKetar draws power from the Element of Stone. It is therefore naturally associated with toughness and camouflage. The strange creature moves through desert dunes with the ease of a fish moving through water. The enemy will not notice it before it is too late. When united with a Toa, Ketar grants rocky resilience as well as the speed of a striking scorpion.Kakama confirmed. TERAK, CREATURE OF EARTH Terak embodies the very substance that Okoto was made from. It represents, in a sense, the island’s beating heart and therefore it is the most resistant of all the Elemental Creatures. When united with a Toa, it provides unparalleled stamina, untiring energy and the drive to push on no matter the odds.MNOG 2 Reference. ------------------------------------------------------ Also, Umerak has this cool-looking underground room, and something about him threatening Okoto's foundation. Looks like we are going into the secret underground again, folks. It's a bit odd to me that the Build section is gone, though. The instructions still don't seem to be uploaded yet for every set in the customer support section (Umarak's are missing), but I don't think that's the reason why the Build section is gone.Hopefully the Build section is added again, but right now there are links to the instructions on the Product page. There are a few things that I hope are added to the site, all I really care about right now is an updated Okoto section. Gotta get that new art. Yeah, I haven't downloaded the combiner instructions for Skorpio + Skull Grinder combiner yet, so I was hoping to snatch those. Edited January 12, 2016 by fishers64 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xboxtravis Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Interesting how ice is being referred to as the "primordial element" or "White Element" and how it's considered the most pure and noble. That seems quite unlikely anything that has been done in G1. Intrigued to see where this will take us but it looks like Kopaka may have a bigger role this year.Fire might be the famous poster boy, but Ice is the introvert working like crazy behind the scenes. I like that dynamic. 1 Quote All aboard the hype train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxorak the Azure Noob Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Interesting how ice is being referred to as the "primordial element" or "White Element" and how it's considered the most pure and noble. That seems quite unlikely anything that has been done in G1. Intrigued to see where this will take us but it looks like Kopaka may have a bigger role this year. Fire might be the famous poster boy, but Ice is the introvert working like crazy behind the scenes. I like that dynamic. Call me cynical, but why do I suspect that this means that the web animations will solely follow Kopaka and skip past the other Toa finding their Elemental Creatures? 2 Quote Statements (Mouseover to view): <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7><8> <9> My MOCs:Characters- Makuta Dys Makuta Kamazotz Lord Vladek The Helmsmith Protector OCs Skull Whaler Skull Warden Creatures- Verdelisk Lord of Skull Spiders BBC Contest #69: Kahu Oko Taku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Interesting how ice is being referred to as the "primordial element" or "White Element" and how it's considered the most pure and noble. That seems quite unlikely anything that has been done in G1. Intrigued to see where this will take us but it looks like Kopaka may have a bigger role this year. Fire might be the famous poster boy, but Ice is the introvert working like crazy behind the scenes. I like that dynamic.Call me cynical, but why do I suspect that this means that the web animations will solely follow Kopaka and skip past the other Toa finding their Elemental Creatures? Because that's what happened last time with Tahu? No worries, they are doing a Netflix show now, so they have more runtime to avoid that mistake this wave. Edited January 15, 2016 by fishers64 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Interesting how ice is being referred to as the "primordial element" or "White Element" and how it's considered the most pure and noble. That seems quite unlikely anything that has been done in G1. Intrigued to see where this will take us but it looks like Kopaka may have a bigger role this year. Fire might be the famous poster boy, but Ice is the introvert working like crazy behind the scenes. I like that dynamic.Call me cynical, but why do I suspect that this means that the web animations will solely follow Kopaka and skip past the other Toa finding their Elemental Creatures? Hmm... Or, since we have the Netflix show coming since there will be no more web aminations (are there not?), I would get a feeling that Kopaka would take the spotlight this wave, rather than Tahu or the whole team (unless the team would be get it, too). This could possibly be the reason why Kopaka and Melum come in one set this wave. Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 EDIT: HOLY SMOKES! Akida- provides a boost in Wisdom, has a silver mask/face. Melum- Provieds a boost in Valor, has a gold face/mask/whatever. you know what this (probably coincidentally) means?The Toa Kaita would make a lot of sense in a year themed around unity... 2 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...
fishers64 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 EDIT: HOLY SMOKES! Akida- provides a boost in Wisdom, has a silver mask/face. Melum- Provieds a boost in Valor, has a gold face/mask/whatever. you know what this (probably coincidentally) means?The Toa Kaita would make a lot of sense in a year themed around unity... *cue Toa Kaita building instructions for the winter wave, as the Toa gear up to go fight Makuta himself* Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) EDIT: HOLY SMOKES! Akida- provides a boost in Wisdom, has a silver mask/face. Melum- Provieds a boost in Valor, has a gold face/mask/whatever. you know what this (probably coincidentally) means? The Toa Kaita would make a lot of sense in a year themed around unity... Well, when it comes to unity, let's hope that G2's Toa Kaita could happen. I feel like what you said is like a prophecy that we hope would happen. Anyway, what I find interesting that Tahu is said to be the leader of the Toa. Finally this happened. I always wondered why would lead the Toa. I like the fact that "Umarak" means "Shadow Hunter" because the "Um" means "Shadow". Nice. How the Creatures are described is interesting because they remind of MNOG2's principles. This is also like the Toa-Av-Matoran thing in 2008 again. An, I love so much nostalgia. Edited January 17, 2016 by Lenny7092 Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 That's fixed now, but it looks like Green Skull Spider is still nowhere to be found. 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...
Bfahome Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 but it looks like Green Skull Spider is still nowhere to be found. Welp, time to burn down the island. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I'm loving the bios for the Creatures. They seem interesting and mystic, and I get a big MNOGII vibe with the principles and all. Umarak seems very interesting and menacing and glad he is his own character instead of a typical skull lackey. Visuals are great. Love the "Unity" story segment with some great high quality renders of Tahu and Ikir and the Mask of Control banner. Other than that, though? The website overall fails to impress. The div boxes are very basic and there are still some very amateur mistakes that throw the design off, such as the lack of transparency for the product logos (why they chose white as a background, if it was intentional, is beyond me, it is very ugly). It's like an intern designed it or something. -NotS Edited January 19, 2016 by Nidhiki of the Shadows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hopefully the Build section is added again, but right now there are links to the instructions on the Product page.Yeah, I haven't downloaded the combiner instructions for Skorpio + Skull Grinder combiner yet, so I was hoping to snatch those. Someone found the combiner instructions: Basher+Slicer+Warrior instructions Scorpio/Grinder instructions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Woah! I have a lot to catch up on! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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