Scarilian Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Thing is, the GWP Tahu mask is completely Trans Orange. These are all gold/trans blend. So... Still missing Tahu and Gali's masks. I guess the GWP mask could be a placeholder until we (potentially) get an actual blended one. True, but its just odd to me that the only one without even a remotely transparent mask is Gali... Quote
Grima Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Did I say placeholder ONCE in that post? Nope. Anyway, look at Warrior: the top of his mask is just like the mystery mask's (with the Hewkii Inika-esque design), and the sharp cheekbones. And Grinder's mask is flat in the back, has a vent down the middle, and has a mouth like the Hau. Also, what two images did we have of S. Grinder and the mystery mask? I think you mean the single, even-more-blurry image in the prelims. So, think before you just get all snarky. And yeah, I know it's trans-lime green. Simple mistake, which honestly doesn't matter. Okay, the first part was me confusing Skull Warrior and Skull Slicer, which I do a lot, so that's all me. I'm not going to contest that Skull Warrior has the mystery mask... ...because that exact logic is going to prove that the Skull Grinder is wearing the same exact mask even here. If you compare the two's masks, the upper part (the only part that I can really make out on Grinder) is near identical. Same shape and textures. Also the prelim was clearer on the mask than this, especially the second prelim with Tahu, Ekimu, and Grinder, which showed, without a doubt, Grinder wearing the mystery mask, so I'm entitled to be as snarky as I want. :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: Quote
mysteriouspi Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 True, but its just odd to me that the only one without even a remotely transparent mask is Gali... Gen 1 makes this rather ironic. Quote
One Very Agile Cat Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 ...because that exact logic is going to prove that the Skull Grinder is wearing the same exact mask even here. If you compare the two's masks, the upper part (the only part that I can really make out on Grinder) is near identical. Same shape and textures. Also the Hau doesn't have horns, and despite Tahu being farther back, his mask is larger than Grinder's.Grinder isn't wearing a Hau. Quote
Nekchir Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Also the Hau doesn't have horns, and despite Tahu being farther back, his mask is larger than Grinder's. Grinder isn't wearing a Hau. Tahu isn't wearing a Hau either. Edited January 28, 2015 by MonkeyChud Quote
Karateduo1 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 From what it looks to me, Grinder and Warrior share the same mask(judging by their brow that both have that "U" shape). Also on box art, Basher and Scorpion have the same mask while Slicer reuses the Skull Spider mask. Quote
Clone 01354 Productions Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Okay, the first part was me confusing Skull Warrior and Skull Slicer, which I do a lot, so that's all me. I'm not going to contest that Skull Warrior has the mystery mask... ...because that exact logic is going to prove that the Skull Grinder is wearing the same exact mask even here. If you compare the two's masks, the upper part (the only part that I can really make out on Grinder) is near identical. Same shape and textures. Also the prelim was clearer on the mask than this, especially the second prelim with Tahu, Ekimu, and Grinder, which showed, without a doubt, Grinder wearing the mystery mask, so I'm entitled to be as snarky as I want. :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: Okay, I'll agree that Grinder has the mystery mask, but Warrior does too. We'll leave it at that, to avoid another argument. Also, you may want to check your attitude. Edited January 28, 2015 by LN-01354 Quote
DuckBricks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Honestly this wave is a bit of a let down for me, I understand that they are supposed to be skeleton warriors, and they do get the point across, they just seem so... random. I like the secondary color scheme, but don't like how trans neon orange (or red, whatever that color is--Aanchir probably knows) is shoehorned into all the villains, just to make them "a team..." Not sure what Scorpio's tail does exactly, but I will reserve judgement until I see it in action. If the action feature is cool enough (I envision it snapping down while the two blades snap together), it may have an excuse for being so clunky. But if they wanted such a huge, feature-heavy tail, they easily could have made the set $20 or even $25 to make the rest f the body compensate. I do like Skull Warriors bow, though ;) I don't like how Skull Grinder's puny thighs are so small compared to his armored lower legs... They could have easily remedied this with a shell on the thigh... Edited January 28, 2015 by legozebra Quote
Grima Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 ....Here's a better look:https://docs.google....pub?w=480&h=360 As you can see, Grinder's mask shares the same vent (on top of the head) as the Hau, and I believe he also has the same shape on the bottom of the mask (though I may be mistaken). And Warrior's mask has the Hewkii-esque design on top of his mask, and the cheekbones that poke out. However, it is possible that Grinder has the same mask as Warrior.....but Warrior definitely has the mystery mask. Also, you may want to check your attitude. "Here's a better look" *links pixelated, blurry image that I can't make heads or tails of* (in fact, the only thing I can make out from that is that the back of the mask decidedly does not match the shape of the Hau's) Grinder definitely has the mystery mask, too; considering he is wearing it quite clearly in two separate preliminary images, and they don't put new pieces on a preliminary picture as a placeholder for an old one, it's pretty clear he's wearing that mask. It was your passive-aggressive ugly winky face that started the attitude; clean your own house before lecturing others on attitude. Quote
DuckBricks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) I wonder if the March promo Tahu mask is blended gold and trans neon orange or plain trans neon orange... I know there were trans neon orange masks released to certain members, but some had a red plastic mold imprint in the center that could easily have been translated into this new blended form... Edited January 28, 2015 by legozebra Quote
Grima Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I wonder if the March promo Tahu mask is blended gold and trans neon orange or plain trans neon orange... I know there were trans neon orange masks released to certain members, but some had a red plastic mold imprint in the center that could easily have been translated into this new blended form... If it was gold, that would be obvious in the image provided, wouldn't it? It may be debated by some if it's trans orange, but it certainly has no gold. Quote
MakutaOfWar Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 How are people judging the new photos? I can't see more then pixels when I zoom in... ...of course I'm also on mobile though. XD Hopefully we get close ups. Never send a Constraction-hating system-lover to do a Constraction-lovers job; Taking pictures. Quote
TheDesuComplex Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Has anyone theorized about what these blended masks signify? I think it will be the Toa's golden masks when they are able to, under duress, tap the full amount of elemental energy from the mask. I, personally, won't be putting them on my Toa (on display at least) because we aren't getting blended masks for all six. I'm happy that we are at least getting a trans-orange mask for Tahu even if it's not blended, and I might just stick a Kaukau on Gali for the irony of it. On the actual sets themselves, they are looking really good. Not 100% perfect, but closer to 85%-90% in my opinion. They certainly don't feel like filler and seem to have at least some thought behind them. While it's a shame to see that my prediction of the bones being light gray is off, but the silver that they seem to be is not a bad choice either. One idea that I had was to give them all Skull Spiders for masks, but I am still glad that we seem to have gotten two or three unique masks. Hopefully we get close ups. Never send a Constraction-hating system-lover to do a Constraction-lovers job; Taking pictures. Another side-affect of Constraction being hated by the FOL community as a whole: Getting the short end of the stick when it comes to leaks and toy fair news. Edited January 28, 2015 by TheDesuComplex Quote
DuckBricks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 If it was gold, that would be obvious in the image provided, wouldn't it? It may be debated by some if it's trans orange, but it certainly has no gold. I meant that the image may be preliminary or just a calendar mistake. Official LEGO calendars have made mistakes before, notably the prototype Atlantis sets making it to the front cover of one of the 2010 calendars, etc... Quote
VBBN Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Huh, I have to say I wasn't expecting those toa masks to actually stay with the sets, let alone is those interesting colors. Will reserve judgement until closer photos Quote
Aethersprite Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Yipes. These sets are very disappointing. I was willing to give the prelims a chance but seeing them up close really let me down. Bare bones and most of their functions are similar to the Toa. I get the lack of armour as it's all part of the aesthetic, but they just don't appeal to me. I'll definitely be getting the Ekimu set, though, for him and the Mask of Creation. If I ever get any of the rest it'd be for those glorious blended masks. Oh well, at least it eases the burden of the winter wave, of which I'm getting majority of the sets! Quote
SuperGeniusCreator Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Not surprised how so many people seem to be acting more positive toward the sets now that we're getting non-preliminary pictures of them. Liking those blended masks. Anyone thinking Pohatu VS. Skull Scorpio? Quote
Chro Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Huh, I have to say I wasn't expecting those toa masks to actually stay with the sets, let alone is those interesting colors. Will reserve judgement until closer photos You're probably going to get these next week, judge 'em then :P Quote
Echo Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Trans-light blue guy looks somewhat passable, but the others aren't very good except for Ekimu, who is great, but who is paired with an uninspiring larger figure. Probably going to pass on these. I didn't like the skeletal look of the Chima megabuild Ice Alliance figures (Looking at you, Vardy.) and I don't like it here. Quote
Mandate Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 "These are only prelims, they'll get better!" they said. I'm still laughing at how horrifyingly awful these look Quote
DuckBricks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) "These are only prelims, they'll get better!" they said. I'm still laughing at how horrifyingly awful these look Pretty much. I honestly was expecting more from Bionicle. I will still keep my dim hopes up that they are just badly posed or I just need better pics... Edited January 28, 2015 by legozebra Quote
CabooseBM Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Aaaw, no dark tan?? At least there seems to be plenty of other cool new pieces! Not surprised how so many people seem to be acting more positive toward the sets now that we're getting non-preliminary pictures of them. Liking those blended masks. Anyone thinking Pohatu VS. Skull Scorpio? See? See!? Happens every time! I've got whiplash that happened so fast! Now VBBN's concussion was over nothing! How does that make you feel Eurobricks?? Hmmm!? ( =P ) Quote
Dorek Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I'm really excited for the sets, myself. They're just so... BIONICLE, y'know? I'm loving the Skull theme. Quote
DraikNova Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I still don't like the unarmored look of these. Now it seems even Skull Warrior, which seemed to be the most armored of the bunch, has the horribly empty-looking-upper-leg-syndrome that Skull Grinder suffers from. I might get Ekimu VS Skull Grinder for Ekimu (Skull Grinder seems gappy, but relatively reasonalbe), but I'm passing on the rest of the sets. I will definitely order those tr. neon green and tr. apple green bone pieces though. Quote
Mandate Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Pretty much. I honestly was expecting more from Bionicle. I will still keep my dim hopes up that they are just badly posed or I just need better pics... Oh, don't get me wrong, I actually do like the general idea of these. I'm going to pick up the four armed guy just for the trans-green bones. That being said, all of them look like a mess to me with the exception of Ekimu, and he has problems of his own. Quote
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