Toa Mahri Jaller Revamp

[Takanuinuva]

Originally I was only going to get the mahri for parts. However when I Jaller Mahri in my hands I loved his design so much that I had to keep him built. I then revamped his design to look better. These are the pictures I took of himJaller and the Hahnah crabhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/055.jpgBatlle posehttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/066.jpgHahnah Crab SoloChanges include1. Replacing all black with red. Except for connection pegs2. Adding real claws using the claw weapons from the bionicle playsets3. Using a red Vahki head as the rear carapaceFronthttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/056.jpgSide (Without Cordak Blasterhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/057.jpgBottomhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/058.jpgJaller SoloChanges include1. Replacing all black with orange, red, or silver. Except for connection pegs2. Using inika shoulders for the arm armor. Using leg armor on the arms hinders arm articulation3. A new way to hold the chain so he can hold the Cordak Blaster solo4. Parts added to the back so the Hahnah Crab can attach like in the mahri mini movie5. Modified sword so its symetrical on both sides.Fronthttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/059.jpgBackhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/060.jpgHolding Cordak Blasterhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/061.jpgSwordhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/062.jpgPic to show that sword is the same on both sideshttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/063.jpgBack showing where Hahnah Crab connectshttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/064.jpgBack with Hahnah Crab connectedhttp://upload.brickshelf.com/gallery/takanuinuva/Jaller/065.jpgGallery (When Public)http://upload.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=498959Comments and critisim appriciated

[Fsnorglepuff]

Excellent, excellent work. at first I wondered, "what are the differences?" but you took the original design and made it incredibly better while leaving the overall look intact. The crab - awesome. The subtle and logical design alterations - wonderful. And the sword ....YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!... terrific. It has been so, so long since I've seen another member make part modifications to achieve their objective. I do it all the time, and people don't seem to like it so much. But you did it very successfully - may I ask how you attached the cutoff to the main sword? Well, extraordinary MOC. The Mata red could be done away with, but with the Cordak blaster's red it kind of works where you have it. I hope to see more of your work.

[Takanuinuva]

Excellent, excellent work. at first I wondered, "what are the differences?" but you took the original design and made it incredibly better while leaving the overall look intact. The crab - awesome. The subtle and logical design alterations - wonderful. And the sword ....YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!... terrific. It has been so, so long since I've seen another member make part modifications to achieve their objective. I do it all the time, and people don't seem to like it so much. But you did it very successfully - may I ask how you attached the cutoff to the main sword? Well, extraordinary MOC. The Mata red could be done away with, but with the Cordak blaster's red it kind of works where you have it. I hope to see more of your work.

Thank you for your feedback. I used superglue to attach the cutoff of the sword to the main sword body. I won't get rid of the mata red since I refuse to use any black that isn't pins or axles on this revamp

[Hexann]

I like the way u used the weapons from the play sets on the crab it makes it look really cool. And please do not do part modifications they take the fun away.......far away......really far away.

[T.B.O.C]

At first, I couldn't comprehend what you did with the sword, but then it dawned upon me... pretty darn cool, the non-symmetricalability (isn't a word, I take risks like that) was always annoying to me, and even though I'm not a huge fan of part modifications, that is really good.As for the Hannah Crab, I like the claw pieces on the front, it really makes it more realistic, and more like a crab. I also like how some of your modifictions are subtle, but really compliment Jaller and make his set much better. I'm glad I clicked on this! Keep up good work like this!

[Taipu1]

He looks pretty good, without having revamped him to an extreme extent, this could still have been a set sold at the same price he was. The "cheating" with the sword is a breath of relief for those of us with symetry OCD. The crab is much improved, the playset tool pieces are brilliant claws. You've also made a lot of small and subtle alterations that are frankly brilliant. I can't explain why what you've done to the crab is good, it just is. And adding a handle to Jaller's sword is also a neat touch.All in all, very good work.

[Fsnorglepuff]

Excellent, excellent work. at first I wondered, "what are the differences?" but you took the original design and made it incredibly better while leaving the overall look intact. The crab - awesome. The subtle and logical design alterations - wonderful. And the sword ....YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!... terrific. It has been so, so long since I've seen another member make part modifications to achieve their objective. I do it all the time, and people don't seem to like it so much. But you did it very successfully - may I ask how you attached the cutoff to the main sword? Well, extraordinary MOC. The Mata red could be done away with, but with the Cordak blaster's red it kind of works where you have it. I hope to see more of your work.

Thank you for your feedback. I used superglue to attach the cutoff of the sword to the main sword body. I won't get rid of the mata red since I refuse to use any black that isn't pins or axles on this revamp

Ah, I see. That can be avoided, however, by using non-black Technic pieces and whatnot. For example, the 1 x 2 half liftarms on his back could be silver.

[TahnokVa123]

Awesome sword moderator, that always bothered me. The new crab is great, subtle changes that make it retain the original, compact (and cute) look but make it worlds above the original one. Now what you need to do is make a stop motion of the Mahri video. And how does one manage to get a figure COMPLETELY coated in dust?

[Maganar]

While I have yet to partake in such an act, I wholly approve of piece modification if done to achieve a specific aesthetic goal. That unsymmetrical sword always bothered me, but you dealt with that nicely with that piece modification. Of course, the crab is king here. Awesome usage of the vahki head...and it attaches! Very cool. It also look a lot more stable than the flimsy original.

[Jinkmeister]

Once again, I'm left looking at a modification, smacking my forehead, wondering why I didn't think of this or that first. I love how this looks, and I genuinely wondered what you changed of Jaller. The crab was obvious, but Jaller is subtle. Subtlety is best when modifying, I believe. You retained the original design and look whilst improving everything else! Excellent work!