Bionicle 2015 Discussion

[TheBrickPal]

BS01 also has a few great images (we're trying to work out how to handle reboot stuff). You could check there if the site doesn't keep going offline...

[Agent Fusion]

I'm afraid the hype train crashed at NYCC. We now only have the hype replacement bus service.

What about the Hype Plane?

Joking aside, I've been thinking about the "Ancient City" in LOSS' description. What could it mean?

[Timeline15]

Well, the "ancient city" below the island last time was metru nui...

[Chro]

Presumably some ruin where masks of power could be found.

[Timeline15]

much more likely. But I wonder who put them there after they were "scattered all over the island".

[TheDesuComplex]

Unless your parts bin had different parts than mine, they are actually Tr. Fluore. Green. I have eight of them from that same building event on a MOC sitting in front of me. But of course, Tr. Fluore. Green does generally look more yellowish than greenish, particularly under certain lighting. Almost the same color as lemon juice.

This is the same color of shell featured prominently on Dragon Bolt, Surge (BA), and Toxic Reapa, right?

Also, can anyone say if there's a real-life analogue to Onua's weapon?

Edited October 11, 2014 by TheDesuComplex

[Cheatster9000x]

At least you guys will get them. They'll probably be available near me in December, but it's incredibly rare that I ever have any opportunity to buy anything. (Like, I didn't get any IFB sets until two days ago. And even then I was only able to get the Flea.)

Anyway I'll stop my whining. More power to the rest of you, who will be able to review the sets to death so that I know exactly which ones I want, right?

hahahahah no.

wait a minute yes.

this will be a perfect jump start to my channel if I do it right.

yes.

*Continues to be an impatient ---- waiting for teh bonkles*

[Agent Fusion]

Also, can anyone say if there's a real-life analogue to Onua's weapon?

What you mean?

[Lyichir]

What you mean?

In which configuration? It can be used as a warhammer or split apart into two large claws.

[Antrozek]

I dont know if it has been mentioned already, but LEGO already posted the NYCC presentation pictures on their Facebook, we get clear images on some of the concept art and animation stills

[TheDesuComplex]

What you mean?

In which configuration? It can be used as a warhammer or split apart into two large claws.

The warhammer. It seems really odd to me, and looks more like an axe than some kind of hammer.

[Jetrax99]

So, why are people calling Gali's weapon a trident? Especially when it's the bottom of her AXE?

[Bricknblue]

I only built mine from one box, and not the greatest Bionicle builder, but I like her. I just wish I looked for more of the clip on armor pieces to make her look a little better.

(I'll upload better pictures later. Sleeping 11 hours after being awake 45 makes you sore.)

I also have hand pieces holding the sword together that can replace her claw hands.

Edited October 11, 2014 by Bricknblue

[Agent Fusion]

I was I was at that building event...

[Mutant Orc]

I suppose this explains why the masks have a lift-y launch-y brain function to flip off their masks-

"If the Skull Spider latches onto the Protector’s BIONICLE® head, it can pop the trigger and release the mask."

Seemingly Lewa has some air powers still.

"Match up against the evil Skull Spider with Lewa – Master of Jungle!

Power up the dual-purpose X-glider to soar into the sky. When you spot the Skull Spider crawling from the ruins, swoop down to the ground and convert the X-glider into 2 massive battle axes."

or at least a jetpack thing

Edited October 11, 2014 by Mutant Orc

[GK733]

They uploaded the presentation pics to their Facebook page. EXCEPT there is no pic featured of the temple of time and the six different colours (toa?) crashing to Okoto.

Featured in 28:30

Are they guarding a secret or why it isn't there?

[Agent Fusion]

It also appears that the Skull Spiders are actively searching for the masks, rather than just attacking the Toa (it feels good to call them that again).

[Still Raindrop]

I love those pictures--the art style really is reminiscent of the MNOG, but it keeps its own style. Okoto looks awesome, both in the less cartoony top view and what we see of the landscape itself. I may like it even better than Mata Nui. And I think it's great that the boxes will have small cartoons on them. Really, the immersion into this world that we're seeing reminds me of 2001, and that's a very good thing in my book (the feeling that it was a real island with real legends and history, not just a backdrop, was part of what I love about Bionicle when I first got hooked).

Also, Ekimu's sarcophagus? Oh man.

Edited October 11, 2014 by Mariko

[Quisoves Pugnat]

Seemingly Lewa has some air powers still.

Indeed, his bio on the Bionicle website states

Powers: Communes with plants and the wind.

[Mutant Orc]

Oops, I didn't notice it there and I've read that too. Mustn't have been concentrating enough!

[dviddy]

Okay. Question to DeeVee, or anyone else that can actually answer this:

How do the new guns fire? I know it's a rapid fire system, and I know it's very reliable and it shoots up to 6 studs, but hau?

...I'll see myself out.

There's a separate part that goes in the center and has an axle rod space you put a rod through. The studs attach to the rounded parts on front, and then you turn the axle, and the inside portion spins. It has a notch on it that strikes the studs and forces them out. It works incredibly well.

[snikttrooper]

So there is a confirmed animated series? Apologies for not knowing.

Edited October 11, 2014 by snikttrooper

[Kalhiki]

So there is a confirmed animated series? Apologies for not knowing.

Short animations (around 90 seconds each) on the website. No full-on TV series, unfortunately.

[Mutant Orc]

It should be easier for me to view them on the internet, so I'm not too bothered, although its odd they're so short.

[Agent Fusion]

Just had a look on BS01. They're doing a great job of handling "Gen 2" of Bionicle.