Greatest Mask Design

[Sinclair]

Kraahkan for sure.

[Catra]

mmm nothing beats the classic kakama in my opinion.the original pakari and the great rau come in at a close second, though.vultraz had a pretty cool mask as well.

[Overlord]

I really do think all three versions of the Ignika used in the storyline were pretty great. :PThe one that was never released in a set reminded me fondly of the Kaukau, and of course it had horns (always an interesting thing on Kanohi). The Vezon-fused version was wonderfully tall... I don't recall any taller mask than that. And of course the last one is a classic design.I actually liked both the original Kaukau and the adaptive-armor Kaukau Nuva, for different reasons of course. The former I thought was just another great design, and the second looked very interestingly technological.The Kualsi and Iden were also interesting, and I'm sure there's more I can't think of at the moment.~

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[Erebus]

Without a doubt, the VNOLG Ignika or 2007/08 Ignika.

[25K Now!]

The Arthron was rather awesome in the eyes of my nine year old self.

[Constructelf]

Actually, now I think I like the noble Akaku more

[Takatu]

I've always thought the Kraahkan was so different and creative, I love it. But I love how so very pretty the Mask of Life is. The original Hau was brilliant in its simplicity, I think, so those three are definitely my favorites.Close behind them is Antroz's mask, the Jutlin, it's just so perfectly vicious looking.

[Nick Silverpen]

The original 12 were pretty well designed, I've been a big fan of the noble masks lately. I've always been a fan of the flip side of the Kraakhan, and the Avohkii too.In the later years, Metru Nui on, I was a big fan of Lhikan's Hau- it still somewhat had some feel of the old masks, yet transited into something new. I've liked the possibilities that the Olmak has brought on more than the actual mask :DThinking about it, yes, the masks did radically change once we left Mata Nui. While the diversity was good to have, it showed that Bionicle was growing up?

[Lemony Lepid]

I really like the akaku, it is my favorite! also, I am the only Le- matoran that has one!I AM UNIQUE! (or sumfin liek dat)

[onionfarb]

Akaku. Its asymmetricality made it really unique. And the Ignika, too.

Edited September 15, 2012 by Magnetic Vorahk

[Great Being Velika]

My favorite mask design is either the original Pakari or the noble Huna.

[Based Goomy]

I've always loved the Rau. The Rode and Olmak were pretty great too.

[Techn0geist]

I've got three.Kanohi Hau - It's the symbol of the franchise, what's not to like?Kanohi Mahiki - As a Mask of Illusions, I just think the shape worked quite well, it was sleek and simple.Kanohi Rode - As the Mask of an Order of Mata Nui member, it would have to look very noble and imposing, and the Rode pulls it off perfectly.

[flameman]

all the first generation mask are cool, so i'll just mention the one i like aside of themwhich is:-toa mahri's mask, except for volitak and garai, i didn't really like them-toa phantoka's mask and onua mistika's mask-kualsi-the 2008's ignikayeah that's alot

Edited September 25, 2012 by flameman

[Kakaru]

The original Kakama in all its colours. The design was just brilliant and aesthetically pleasing and just oh my gog I love this mask so much

[Phovos]

:akaku:Kakama? Akaku?Either way, love them.

[The Legendary TNT]

Great Akaku all the way! Why? Its - got - swag . So amazing...

[Rausaro]

Personally, I thought the Huna had the best design, especially in how it gave off a tribal look.

[Great Being Velika]

I like the un-mutated Olisi. Too bad they never made it. That would have been really cool

[NatureDruid]

I personally like Tanma's variation of the miru, the pakari (a classic), and, surprisingly, the style of the mask of life (Ignika) from the voya nui online game.

[Mr. Fluffy]

I like Kopaka Nuva's Akaku, as well as the Ignika.

[Meta-Mind]

Let's see... my favorite mask designs? We'll see how many I can find pictures for...2001: Great Hau ( ), Noble Huna ( ), Great Pakari ( ), Great Kakama ( ), Noble Ruru ( ), and, of course, the Great Akaku ( ).2002: Hau Nuva (it expresses the Hau's general shape in a new, ridged form - ), The Miru Nuva ( ), and the classic Vahi ( ).2003: Both the Avohkii and the Krahkann, neither of which have their own picutres in this forum's system.2004: The Great Huna (which, sadly, does not have an "emoticon" image either) and Lhikan's Hau (no image either, for some reason).2005: I liked the Kualisi... which was the only new mask shape released that year. 2006: I liked both of this year's forms of the Ignika - the golden shape seen in VNOLG and the flip-mask-like edition fused to Vezon's skull. I also liked Matoro's Iden, and2007: This year's new Ignika design was very well-made, and Maxilos's "Hau" headpiece was a very nice way to reference the original design - it was very high-tech in appearance, but maintained the basic design of the original.2008: ...I liked Antroz's Jutlin, Vamprah's Avsa, the return of the Krahkann, and the vehicle-redesigned Kanohi. I also liked the fact that 2007's Ignika finally had a set piece.2009: Well... uh... I liked the Ignika still, I guess? 2010: Tahu's new Hau piece was nice since the series moved away from original-Kanohi-compatible heads, and I liked that the silver Avokhii used in 2003 Teridax finally showed up as a mask. Nothing much else to say here.

[AlchemistMayCry]

Always been partial to Akaku/Akaku Nuva, just because of how they looked. Sort of this, techno-organic style to it that differed it from the other masks. Also the original Pakari. And of course, the Avokhii.

[Banjax2077]

Well the Black Akak nuva of course:)

[Velox]

I've always been a fan of the Avohkii. Hau Olda would probably be my second choice.

[Rooster Nui]

Original masks most likely.

[kanohimetru5995]

either the avohkii, the rode or the hau(2001)

[Extractor]

I personally liked all of the 2001 set masks. There was just such... originality to them that can't be missed.

[Toa Cehk]

The Ignika. I love it.

[CeeCee]

The mask of stealthCant remember the exact name, but Nuparu Mahri wears it

[J6Crash]

I'd go with all of the original Great Kanohi, as well as both versions of the Huna, Faxon, Arthron, Kualsi, Kraahkan, and the Vitruvian man Ignika. Long list, I know, but if I had to pick one it would have to be the original Hau simply because it was basically the face of Bionicle.

[Chro]

The mask of stealthCant remember the exact name, but Nuparu Mahri wears it

That'd be the Volitak.

[27sean]

Noble Komau.

[Wazdakka]

Original Hau, Lhikan Hau, Ignika, Avohkii, Kraahkan, Original Pakari, Huna, and the Kiril are probably my favorites. Sorry about the miserable spelling.

[Reya]

Vahi.

[th!nk]

Almost certainly the Hau. My only criticism of it is that it never looked like a defensively-oriented mask to me. Nonetheless, it is iconic and looks excellent on almost any Toa or toa-style titan MOC. Of course, Tahu was my first toa, and how iconic the mask is could be biasing me here. Still, it would be my choice if I had to pick one. Lhikan's version is pretty cool, too.The Kakama is great in terms of looking appropriate for its function without being too blunt about it (eg the Kaukau).The Kraahkan was really cool for introducing the double-mask thing, and the "animal" mode looks great. I guess the more normal mode is pretty cool too (though it definitely looks like a squid head, though perhaps that was intentional).The Kualsi was very cool, too. The low hanging design is real nice, and it is suitably shaped for a fast movement-related mask.

Edited November 13, 2012 by th!nk

[SSF2Zelda]

The Rau, specifically the Great Rau as used by Toa Nokama. It is, to me, perfect.

[LARU 867]

The Takutanuva's Mask of Light and Shadow.

[Ta-metru_defender]

The classic masks win for sure with my favorites being either the Akaku (which is TMD's mask) or the Hau.

[vostrikov562]

Oh, the Kraahkan. There are plenty of other good ones out there, but the Mask of Shadows will always be my personal favourite by far for several reasons:First of all, it finally gave a face to the main villain of the storyline after years of waiting for an image that wasn't guaranteed to come to begin with.Secondly, the curves and angles make it clear that the wearer isn't heroic, respected, or likable... no, this mask just oozes evil. Third, it's got that awesome flip-feature. I'll admit I'm not too crazy about the "regular" look when worn upright, but the movie edition fixes that problem nicely. Although the worn-downwards look is still the best way to display it, I think, as it gives Makuta those sinister slanted eyeholes and the tusky things off to the sides.