Hapori Tohu Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 It's time to start off the new year with some new reviews! Forum Mentor Gatanui picked up some of the 2013 Hero Factory sets, and today has decided to share his thoughts on 44002 Rocka, the upgraded version of the character from past years. Will he help you hold back the brain attack? Read on to find out. http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=5904]View the full article[/url] Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks for the review. Rocka looks great in the set pictures but the actual set itself... eh... not so much. He feels very underwhelming compared to the other sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Delightful set review. I'm definately getting this set. Mainly for those 3m shells. Though I wish he had two of the trans apple green 3m shells. Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based Goomy Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Looks like a great set! I've always loved that pearl gold. Quote Looking for a Voya Gold Kraahkan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devorath Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That megablocking Amazon link? Why is it even there????? >:(Anyway, are you doing Scarox's review still? Because unless I buy the whole wave or Scarox is good, I won't get Rocka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That megablocking Amazon link? Why is it even there????? > BZPower is not free to run. If you use the links in our reviews and buy from Amazon, we get a portion of the sale which goes to help support the site. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 The shield makes me think of the old Kopaka sets. That alone is enough to make me want to get him. The gold and torso armor design are just extras. ^^ Quote It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears The Toa Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 He looks okay, but sorta plain Quote Credit be to Strack for my avatar, who I WILL moc one day, the avatar I mean ........Life is a whole lot of everything-CleverbotWhat What What.-CleverbotMy steam name is Toa Gears °▲Delta, add me if you wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That megablocking Amazon link? Why is it even there????? > :(Anyway, are you doing Scarox's review still? Because unless I buy the whole wave or Scarox is good, I won't get Rocka.I'm writing a Scarox review, yes.-Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'm quite fond of Rocka. He's got a great, simple design that I think really exemplifies the basic qualities that define this wave's sets. His color scheme is well-organized, his weapons look cool (his shield isn't as plain as Bulk's, thankfully), and his helmet evokes the look of his Breakout helmet quite nicely. The new head is a bit of an enigma, and I look forward to seeing photos of it with various masks/helmets. Overall I'm going to miss the Glatorian head, but I'm not going to miss its fragile Y-joint, and I recognize how the new head may turn out more versatile in the long run. The back is a bit disappointing, but I can see how it would have been hard to do anything bulkier or more elaborate at this price point. It shouldn't be too difficult to mod, either. Still, I do hope that someday there is an ideal solution to the empty-back problem, since many of the techniques we've seen in sets seem rudimentary at best. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Spirit DM Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks for the review. I'm considering one of this new wave for scrap pieces, so I am looking forward to the opinions on the rest of the wave. As to the "put it on your back" function, the Toa Nuva (2003 for the new people) put their tools on their backs in the bohrok-kal animations. I think that Tahu and Kopaka did in the MNOLG also. So did the McToran and... I've made my point. Quote Conflux: BIONICLE Tabletop Combat System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Rocka looks pretty good. Just wish he didn't have a piece sticking put of his back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mare Tranquillitatis Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 He's not much exciting in my opinion, but he's okay. I always loved the shield-sword combo, so I really liked that part of him. I have to agree about that red piece, it's kinda odd. At least, they tried... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep Of The Deep Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That neck kind of ticks me off. But overall it's an above average set to me. Thanks for the review, Gata, well-written as always! Quote Do not trust corrupted memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaJaller77 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Nice review, Gata. Edited January 14, 2013 by ToaJaller77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Guurahk Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 He looks pretty good. Can't wait for him and the rest of his wave to arrive here. Quote -Rahkshi GuurahkGENERATION 3: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment.If I actually tried putting all the stuff I like on here, the sig would burst. (This banner is created by http://www.bzpower.com/board/user/59020-onaku/ ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Wow. That back is pretty spectacularly awkward. Having that red piece always there is just strange. Fantastic set, though. For some reason I love the shield. Something about the big, round, shiny simplicity of it. That head is also a must-have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaman25 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Love the review Gata! Looks like a great set! I've always loved that pearl gold. Same here! The shade is actually called "warm gold" though. Edited January 5, 2013 by Toaman25 Quote Farewell, Bionicle.com You will always be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 This set looks really cool. I like the weapons that it has and its color scheme too. Thanks for the review Gata! 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...
Devorath Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That megablocking Amazon link? Why is it even there????? > BZPower is not free to run. If you use the links in our reviews and buy from Amazon, we get a portion of the sale which goes to help support the site.Why don't you make an Amazon button next to the talkback and read more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catra Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 > There could have been more clever ways to fix it, though I'm not sure the price point would have allowed it.a 2.0 hero foot, two black friction pins, and a ball joint. would cause the shield to jut out from the back a little more and be raised a couple spaces, but it would be balanced by the overall filled out back.anyway dude i am so super pumped to get one of those new heads yo! they kinda remind me of the inika heads except like 2380573057% betteralso, only semi-related, those new brains kinda remind me of the kraata, which makes me even more excited for this new wave Quote bionicle is trans culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Why don't you make an Amazon button next to the talkback and read more?------------That would be more work and, in my opinion, more obtrusive. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm going to try to grab at least one of the heroes for the new head, chest and overall cool new stuff they contain. Probably Rocca for his shiny goldness. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takhamavahu Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Too bad the plug in the front isnt a little lower. It would be perfect for Kanohi.Those villains' heads look like they attach in the fron though. They'd make good Makutas' masks. Quote Flash Fire Adaptive Armour Where They All Are Tobduk Nikila Iron Wolf Artakha Adaptive Armour 2 Helryx Lariska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaJaller77 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yep. Have Him. Overall, He is a nice set. I have an idea for the back. Attach a gunmetal Inika foot (Hewkii Inika) Around the shield connection piece. It works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo1096 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Great visor and helmet system, that shield and sword, still hate the empty back Quote Flickr l BShelf l Latest MOC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Are the "Apple green" shells the same color as the ones on Toxic Reapa? 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...
ToaJaller77 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Are the "Apple green" shells the same color as the ones on Toxic Reapa?No. They are Slightly Darker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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