The Alchemyst Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 Lol what happened to all the hate of Z's back in '08? Anywho, eh, doesn't look like I'll be getting those two. ._. Not liking the Rahkshi spine, and the other yellow pieces are those neato hands and feet. I like how they changed Nektann. First time we're getting fat Av-toran limbs in that color, right? Spine is eh again. [-TA-]
Omicron Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 So if Nektann is the blue Piraka, why does it say "Piraka" and not "Nektann" on the packaging? -Omi
---Vertea--- Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 So if Nektann is the blue Piraka, why does it say "Piraka" and not "Nektann" on the packaging?-Omi because it probably wasn't quite decided then, and besides that, I think the villain sets are supposed to be non-descript to suggest more than one of each exists in the coming story
The Dor Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 So if Nektann is the blue Piraka, why does it say "Piraka" and not "Nektann" on the packaging?-Omi Most likely because the Piraka were the ones who sold well, not Nektann. So it would make sense to market him as such.
Omicron Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) because it probably wasn't quite decided then, and besides that, I think the villain sets are supposed to be non-descript to suggest more than one of each exists in the coming story Skrall and Rahkshi I understand, but not so many blue Piraka exist. In fact only one. :P So it would make sense to market him as such. But Nektann isn't a Piraka.... -Omi Edited November 14, 2009 by Omicron
The Dor Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 But Nektann isn't a Piraka....-Omi No he is not, but Piraka is a familiar name with fans. and those who it's not familiar with don't care. So like I said. It's worth putting on the container that he is, even though technically he is not. And I wouldn't be surprised if Greg simply made him a "Piraka" so the fans wouldn't be as confused >.<
Omicron Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 No he is not, but Piraka is a familiar name with fans. and those who it's not familiar with don't care. So like I said. It's worth putting on the container that he is, even though technically he is not. And I wouldn't be surprised if Greg simply made him a "Piraka" so the fans wouldn't be as confused >.< Way to fudge it up Greg. -Omi
Brickthing Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 According to Greg it was a decision from the marketers up in Denmark to call the set Piraka instead of Skakdi or Nektann, because Piraka is the name that most fans know as the sets that sold well in 2006, not just the more serious fans like us.
Omicron Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 According to Greg it was a decision from the marketers up in Denmark to call the set Piraka instead of Skakdi or Nektann, because Piraka is the name that most fans know as the sets that sold well in 2006, not just the more serious fans like us. But its retcon. And not a minor one. :P -Omi
---Vertea--- Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 Skrall and Rahkshi I understand, but not so many blue Piraka exist. In fact only one. :P-Omi lol good point
Nightmare Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 As Bink has said earlier, the Marketing team decided to put the Bad guys Faction name, since, after all, that's what you're going to search. People knows the "team" name, not the individual one. Every BIONICLE fan knows what a Piraka is, not every BIONICLE fan knows what a Skakdi is or who Nektann is.
ShaddowCroc Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 In a way, all Skakdi are Piraka by nature. Also, wouldn't it be not too far off to assume that Nektann decided to lead our favorite gang of thugs after Zaktan's death? (Likely gaining leadership by forceful means.)
Erebus Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Well, the other Piraka are transformed, and they have no way of leaving the island they are jailed on.
---Vertea--- Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 of course, Piraka could easily become a popular gang name that is quickly adopted by other Skakdi after the original Piraka are no more
Artahn Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 of course, Piraka could easily become a popular gang name that is quickly adopted by other Skakdi after the original Piraka are no more Or the set designers couldn't give crap about what happens in the story so long as it sells units.
Omicron Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 In a way, all Skakdi are Piraka by nature. But not by title. ;) Or the set designers couldn't give crap about what happens in the story so long as it sells units. Agreed. -Omi
Bfahome Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Is it really that big of a deal? I mean, it's just the set's name. It's not affecting the story in any way.
Artahn Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Is it really that big of a deal? I mean, it's just the set's name. It's not affecting the story in any way. Exactly, just admit that these are the best impulses we've had since 2007 and move on.
Erebus Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 But not by title. ;) I guess so, but I wouldn't be surprised if those words end up being used interchangably to describe those particular beings.
Artahn Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) I guess so, but I wouldn't be surprised if those words end up being used interchangably to describe those particular beings. ...And this is what Greg will say to those who question the name. Edited November 15, 2009 by Artahn
ShaddowCroc Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Well really when you think about it, Nektann could easily be called by the title of "Piraka". He's a warlord, meaning he's had to have killed and stolen things in the past. Likely lots of things. So he's probably even been called 'Piraka' as a profanity by plenty of people before.
Phantoka Kopaka Nuva Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Uh guys, the Bshelf gallery link is not public. Can anyone give me links to the pics?
Vezon Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Uh guys, the Bshelf gallery link is not public. Can anyone give me links to the pics? I guess the folder's been edited. Hopefully that means new pics. Here are the Nektann images and here are the Rahkshi images.
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