Aanchir Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The antithesis to the question asked in this topic: which set design did you think most suited the character's story role?For me, I think the Toa Inika designs would probably lead the pack, since their masks had a great deal of expressiveness. I could totally see Jaller's caution, Hahli's spunk, Kongu's determination, Hewkii's guts, Nuparu's curiosity, and Matoro's quiet contemplation in the mask designs. The masks even had slight similarities to the previous masks those characters had worn in many cases. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Jerbraz.And Gadunka.And Vezon, he kind of looks crazier than the other Piraka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parazan Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The Rahkshi from 2003. Seriously, they really did look like they want to kill you. Quote Coming June 22nd: Your chance to become an ECC critic! Power of the pen in your hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 It was only a matter of time until this topic was made.Jerbraz.And Gadunka.And Vezon, he kind of looks crazier than the other Piraka.Jerbraz...I can't tell if you're joking. I know he doesn't have a set, but I also know he's invisible. Maybe you can put the pieces together for me?Anyway, my choice would be Takanuva, circa 2003. The Mask of Light has always represented an expression of determined hope, and Takanuva acted as an ally to the Nuva team, even having a similar build to theirs.-Ced Quote Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkledlion X Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The Piraka all had wonderfully expressive faces, which suited their characters well. Reidak looked brutal and course, but somewhat intelligent; Zaktan looked totally alien, almost witch-like; Vezok looked animalistic in his rage... And so on.Not to mention that they basically had Tiki heads, which added to the fact that they were posing as Toa. It's a callback to the Polynesian aesthetic of 2001, which is a detail that I don't think gets much recognition. I love that everything they did was basically a twisted parody of the Toa Mata. Quote [bloog] [brickshelf] [This used to be my library but the link is broken] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Jerbraz...I can't tell if you're joking. I know he doesn't have a set, but I also know he's invisible.Yeah this basically.It was going to be said sooner or later, so I figured why not sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Roodaka.And the Bahrag. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewa97 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Toa Mata Lewa. It kinda looks like he has a big grin, which is perfect 'cause he's Lewa. See? Quote [center][size=8][color=#000080]ACTIVATE AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!![/color][/size][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studs Not On Top Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I think the Hordika look pretty half- animalish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toatitan Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Toa Hordika, the eyes and lower legs really gave them a wild-animal appearance which matched the personality changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 The 03 Makuta set. It looks really cool and kind of scary at the same time. I'd say Vamprah too because his set really helped him look like a hunter. (Which he was. ) 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...
Ibdidbobblybomus Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hmm...I think the most in-character set in my opinion is...Takadox.Shceming hiding traitorous weak fool he is. And you can totally see that in him. Quote Through fire, through iceThrough the endless painHe payed the last priceWhen the acts seem tameThat the sword be drawnThat the trumpets blowWhen it comes to dawnWe will all bow low For the ice warrior For the final singerFor the last protectorFor the flame-bringerIt was his greatest fearIt was his final fightHis name glistens hereIn the stars tonightMatoro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 The Piraka, having actual faces and not just masks were very fitting. Same goes for the Toa Inika whose masks looked more like faces than masks anyway. Tahu, Lewa and Kopaka had very matching masks, too.-Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 The Piraka's monstrous appearances were very befitting of them. You knew they were up to no good, yet at the same time the solid builds showed power. Gotta love those evil grins, too.Speaking of power, I think Axonn was also well represented. Beefy hands + broad shoulders + giant axe = yeah, he's strong.~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Mask Of ???? Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) I'm gonna go with Toa Inika Nuparu. The guy's set displayed (what I assumed to be) his ingenuity, what with the add-ons such as his shoulder mounted Zamor launcher and the claws. None of the other Toa Inika had any enhancements like that (prototype Hahli's flippers could count, but they didn't wind up in the end product, so it's up to interpretation). Granted, no orange to be found, but I didn't hear such complaints from people when the Toa Metru came out, now did I? Edited April 16, 2012 by Great Mask Of Armor Quote Comics coming eventually: The Bionicles Try to Run A HouseUpcoming MOCs: Sir Lesovikk, New Tokotoru.Current MOCs: ROTF Ravage.Dead MOCs: The Tokotoru, this fire monster, this turtle.This topic. Love it and cherish it. Do it for the lulz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Definitely either the Rahkshi or the Toa Hordika.Rahkshi because they looked built to kill, Hordika because they really were made to look like horribly mutated Toa. Quote Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightvol: Lord of the Horde Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think the very originals probably were the most "in-character," as they set the tone for everything else. They defined what the other future characters ought to be. Quote Unlimited RPG 2 Map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 The original Toa seemed to simply embody who they were in so many ways. Especially Kopaka and Gali. After them, I would really like to say that, while they are now my second favorite villain sets next to the Bohrok (being les fun to play with), the Rahkshi certainly are cooler looking, and they have so much character. And they totally embody their in-story identities as the sons of Makuta. Totally, totally, totally.Your Honor,Tyrannosaurus Kraggh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ids5621 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) rahkshi, bohrok, inika, toa mata and piraka Edited April 19, 2012 by Ids5621 Quote The Misadventures of Onipex and Pals! Go watch it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Barraki all had great expression, Pridak looked like he was capable of sanity, but would stab you if you put a TOENAIL CELL out of line. Takadox, a schemer. Mantax, a dark-looking antisocial murderer. Carapar looked like the baboon he is (or was turned into by Takadox). Kalmah seemed to have a haunting and haunted look at the same time, a reference to Pridak stabbing him in the eye, perhaps? Ehlek..well, spiky. Looked like he would blow up at any moment, but only if he wished it.And of course Tahu. All his forms, even Mistika. The righteous glare of the Hau, the stronger, fiercer look of the Nuva, an upright, no-modification body type typical of lead heroes, and the Mistika mask really sold the "wiser leader but still fierce" idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Takadox and Pridak, probably. The Inika, with the exception of Hahli, seemed in character, and they were successfully reprising their roles as the Mahri - Hahli was successful in her set form that time. Edited April 25, 2012 by Peach 00 Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwanny Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Takadox. those eyes... Quote Find me over here! http://danielvangele.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ids5621 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Jerbraz.And Gadunka.And Vezon, he kind of looks crazier than the other Piraka.Really? I though vezon looked the least crazy outta all the piraka sets. Quote The Misadventures of Onipex and Pals! Go watch it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutYaGunsOn Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Toa Mata Lewa. It kinda looks like he has a big grin, which is perfect 'cause he's Lewa. See? Ah, yes, my dad used to point that out ALL. THE FRIGGIN'. TIME. To the point where I myself think it too.Anyway, all the Toa Mata, really. They all had that real "individuality" to them that I felt a lot of the later sets didn't. They were all very different, and they looked it too. Tahu was the leader, so he looked more "basic" compared to the others, Kopaka actually looked like the kinda guy who would say "I work alone", Lewa looked like a kid-at-heart kinda character, Onua looked like the most likely out of all of them to be able to lift heavy stuff, Gali looked the most graceful/peaceful, and Pohatu looked like a nice guy who could still kick your butt...or rather, kick a Kolhii ball into it. Quote ---------------------------------------------------Links to fun stuff--------------------------------------------------- A story I wrote in 2016, My sole BZPRPG character who has existed since 2016, but has done absolutely nothing, A fun little Cantonese earworm ft. Marina Sirtis, Some real nostalgia from 2003 BZPower 僕は青空になる。。。 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Virtues Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Most of the Barraki really met the theme of sea monsters. I loved how each actually represented a real-life sea creature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuparu1995 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 The Toa Inika, yeah. And Tahu Mata. It just fit really well. Quote Nuparu1995 92% of teens have moved onto rap.If you are part of the 8% that still listen to real music, copy and paste this into your signature. R.I.P. - 7/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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