LimeFlavouredLibertarian24 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I've got a new strawpoll and I'd like to see how you all view these options and which one you think is the best http://www.strawpoll.me/10802906 Quote http://limeflavouredlibertarian24.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkle Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I voted for bags because at this point it seems canisters are out of the question. I really liked those Breakout bags, as they served the function of the canisters, if with a little less style. Quote I been away a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohaturon Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Canisters forever. The G2 boxes are second, and I positively hate the idea of bags. I always liked the unique lids the canisters got, and the Mahri ones served as these awesome underwater-pods that can convert into a Cordak Blaster turret! How cool is that? Quote Stone rocks Model Designer at The LEGO Group. Former contributor at New Elementary. My MOCs can be found on Flickr and Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Boxes are for big sets. Canisters are for average sets. Bags are for small sets. This was the way it was for 20 years until everything started changing recently 1 Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taria Pakari Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Just boxes for everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohaturon Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Boxes are for big sets. Canisters are for average sets. Bags are for small sets. This was the way it was for 20 years until everything started changing recentlyActually, 15 or so years ago it was big boxes for big sets, canisters for medium sets, small boxes for small sets and polybags for promotional items and tiny-tiny sets. This whole bag nonsense was introduced by HF, if I recall correctly. Quote Stone rocks Model Designer at The LEGO Group. Former contributor at New Elementary. My MOCs can be found on Flickr and Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Imrukii Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I went with canisters, because frankly I really don't care either way, each of the three ways is good for me. Edited July 21, 2016 by Toa Imrukii Quote Quote: "Love has no fear, and no vengeance." | :i: | Andekas ⴳ A RUDE AWAKENING - A BIONICLE G1 Continuation and Video Game Project (ARTIST AND CONCEPTUALIST) | I am an ENFP, that is my Personality. Check Out Makuta Teridax: Reaper of Darkness | Check out my Taknuva Stars MOC | ⴳ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I always liked canisters especially the HF and Bionicle Stars ones as I still use them to put parts,masks and minifigures. 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...
Bfahome Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I don't care as long as there's something cool inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Light Gunhaver Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I prefer canisters for purely aesthetic reasons. Well, not exactly. I love the ability to store the full sets in the packages they come in, I never have to worry about the packaging getting crushed, and they look much more appealing than bags or boxes on the shelf. Yeah, the Hero Factory bags had the ability to store sets, as the bags were resealable, but they just felt really cheap.The new Bionicle G2 (most likely future constraction as well) boxes are a massive step up from bags, but they kind of lost that storage quality, but that might just be my sheer idiocy with trying in vain to close them. I threw the bags out, and I flattened the boxes to stack them. Sure, I keep my old constraction canisters in a box in my attic, but I would consider putting them on display because they look nice. They also tie into the story, which is pretty cool. Even the top of the Bionicle canisters had ulterior functions until 2005! The boxes for Titan sets are fine, as they feel like normal Lego set boxes, and feel sturdy. In my eyes the hierarchy goes as follows: Plastic and metal canisters beat boxes, and boxes beat bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Mewtamer Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 In my view, packaging should either be durable enough to double as permanent storage containers or minimalist to reduce landfill content. The closest I've ever owned to a canister set are the original Throwbots, but assuming the canisters were the result of trying to make a version of the Throwbot carriers that wouldn't come apart easily and didn't need a box around it, I'd say canisters qualify as packaging that doubles as permanent storage container. As for boxes versus bags, many of the boxes seem redundant since most of the parts are bagged anyways, though perhaps it's better to use cardboard(usually biodegradable) over plastic bags(usually non-biodegradable) for making a sufficiently durable disposable container for larger sets. Though Lego isn't as bad with wasteful packaging as some(fingernail-sized memory cards in greeting card-sized packaging that probably weighs more than 100x what the memory card does comes to mind). Quote Just so you know, I'm blinad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmaster Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 ahh the good old days of canisters. the bags are not cool they're food packaging and not the least bit attractive to look at Quote S Q U I D M A S T E R check out my imgur gallery for bionicle photography: https://mahatparthiban.imgur.com/all/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 As much as I like the canisters, my vote went to boxes. I like the boxes because they can be made more ecofriendly while also being saved for storage uses. Also parts are less likely to get damaged in a strong box or canister as opposed to the bags. The canisters, while they are cool, aren't as feasible anymore due to how much plastic it takes to make them, the amount of space they take up when you store them and keep the sets out (I know some don't keep the canisters, but I'm not one of those people). All in all, boxes are the best of both worlds imo. 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...
Iruini Nuva Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Ha, just made a blog post about this. Up until recently, I've advocated for canisters. Always loved how they integrated into the storyline (suva, sphere, etc.)--just one more layer of finesse and care. Now that I have like...60...I'm beginning to really appreciate the new boxes for G2. 2 key requirements for me to swap to boxes: 1) They collapse cleanly (see G2). Quick knife cut to the tape, all folds down. G1 box glue is a huge pain. Do not want. 2) The collapsed state is sturdy and consistent. I need minimal flaps hanging out and folds that collapse into a very compact state. Again, G2 boxes were great. Traditional rectangle/cube boxes are more unwieldy. Only bummer with boxes is that they still tend to take more damage at the store/in transit than canisters. Hate getting a crushed one in the mail. Quote Makuta: Consumed By Light • Rebrick Entry • Topic & Backstory • Blog ----------------- 2015 Sets: 18/18 + 3 • Polybags: 1/2 • SDCC x2, NYCC Clear MoF, Trans-MoF 2016 Sets: 17/17 + 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 The boxes were pretty flimsy (although I feel like they could have been perfected), so I'd probably go with bags, for being functional and space efficient. That said, I do still love canisters... Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Always canisters. It's another appeal to make it stand out on the shelf. There are ways to make biodegradable and environmentally friendly canisters. Boxes are pretty boring in comparison, and the bags never caught my eye. 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...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 While I liked canisters, having the sets come in boxes has grown on me over time. So boxes got my vote. Though honestly, as long as the set is good I don't really care what it comes in. 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...
Iruini Nuva Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Though honestly, as long as the set is good I don't really care what it comes in. Envelopes it is! 1 Quote Makuta: Consumed By Light • Rebrick Entry • Topic & Backstory • Blog ----------------- 2015 Sets: 18/18 + 3 • Polybags: 1/2 • SDCC x2, NYCC Clear MoF, Trans-MoF 2016 Sets: 17/17 + 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Though honestly, as long as the set is good I don't really care what it comes in. Envelopes it is! Comes wrapped in duct tape 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...
Dogbert Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 As my room becomes more and more stuffed with History books, the G2 boxes become easily storable. I even saved a buch of them in a bigger box and believed I had thrown them out for months. Polybags would also have been nice. Canisters are cool and all, but with inflation with days it would drive the sets price point by about 3-5 dollas, I think. Quote My epic "Volver a comenzar": http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/21137-volver-a-comenzar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Knight Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Canisters. Nothing says says Bionicle quite like a canister. Boxes do have their advantages, though. Bags? Never! Toa Han Quote My Flickr. Old Bionicles on Brickshelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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