Scarilian Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 And here's Jang's review of Skull Basher This one still looks the best to me out of all of the smaller sets. Wish the other chest prints had symmetry, Basher seems to be the only one who has it symmetrical yet he has the unfortunate case of having odd colour prints. Skull Slicer's chest print for example would have been amazing if it was symmetrical and didnt include the odd trash compactor nipple he has. Quote
GK733 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Wish the other chest prints had symmetry, Basher seems to be the only one who has it symmetrical yet he has the unfortunate case of having odd colour prints. Skull Slicer's chest print for example would have been amazing if it was symmetrical and didnt include the odd trash compactor nipple he has. What's wrong with asymmetry again? Especially when it's about something simple as printed chain. If you open a car it doesn't look symmetrical and in Slicer's case the other gear might have just fell off. Asymmetry has always been present with undead themes. Quote
Scarilian Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 What's wrong with asymmetry again? Especially when it's about something simple as printed chain. If you open a car it doesn't look symmetrical and in Slicer's case the other gear might have just fell off. Asymmetry has always been present with undead themes. Asymmetry is fine too, it adds a sense of characters, its just when pieces like the chest plate have an asymmetrical design they seem more unique to the individual set. That can be a good and bad thing, though in terms of making MOC's using the piece, having a chestplate that seems specific to a certain character is difficult to include without fans instantly being reminded of the set that used that piece before. Most of the time when people make MOC's they stray away from using pieces that are too unique to sets such as using a recently released mask. Like this image where most people will immediately question why a MOC that has the Lewa head has the chestplate of Tahu OR this image where people will question why a Rakshi would have Lewa's chestplate. Meanwhile this image only makes you think of Onua because of the mask, as the chestplate is not too unique, you dont instantly think of a set which had that chestplate unless you have recently focused on that aspect (Which is one of the reasons it was used in two different sets in Invasion From Below because it was intentionally generic). Its just that sort of thing for me, considering I'm more hyped for the pieces than keeping the sets in their intended forms :P Quote
DraikNova Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Are those your MOCs? They're pretty good. And I for one think the new chestplates are generic enough that I could use them for lots of stuff. For most of the Skull villains, I think their chest plates are best suited for use as siege weapon/mecha decorations. Quote
Scarilian Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Is anyone thinking of getting duplicates for MOC purposes? Are those your MOCs? They're pretty good. And I for one think the new chestplates are generic enough that I could use them for lots of stuff. For most of the Skull villains, I think their chest plates are best suited for use as siege weapon/mecha decorations. Not mine, just examples i found. I can see the seige weapon idea working, you plan on making one or the mecha? :) Quote
DraikNova Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 To be honest, I'm not sure yet. A bit more on topic, though, I think Slicer has the best print. The asymmetry works in that case. Quote
Dr_Chronos Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) To be honest, I'm not sure yet. A bit more on topic, though, I think Slicer has the best print. The asymmetry works in that case. I agree about Slicer. Gonna have to steal the mecha idea :). I for one really like the chest prints, great MOCing potential there. Speaking of parts, the Bionicle facebook page uploaded some concept art for the wing/fin part: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1609090712665339&substory_index=0&id=1472651449642600 Edit: Someone on Tumblr got a magazine scan featuring the skull villians! (well two of them) http://captainwhitechocolate.tumblr.com/post/122886582756/red-alert-skull-grinder-has-a-name-and-two-skull Its revealed Grinders name is Kulta. Personally hoping for Teridax but hey, hes got a name. Apparently Kulta wants to destroy all masks of power plus his staff can drain their power as well, must be what his minions do also! Edited June 30, 2015 by Dr_Chronos Quote
Tazakk Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Oh look, Skull Grinder has a name. Kulta. And if he's evidently driven to destroy all masks, we can finally confirm that that is indeed what he is doing with the Mask of Creation. I bet it can only be destroyed in the fires it was crafted from. And now we know that LoSS isn't out of the game yet. Quote
Scarilian Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) The name is nice, though sounds like Kulta could have a plot twist where he is determined to destroy the masks in order to prevent harm coming to Okoto or something like that. Also, what is up with Slicer being controlled by LoSS... the animations show LoSS defeated. So guess he's coming back? Edited June 30, 2015 by Scarilian Quote
GK733 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Oh look, Skull Grinder has a name. Kulta. And if he's evidently driven to destroy all masks, we can finally confirm that that is indeed what he is doing with the Mask of Creation. I bet it can only be destroyed in the fires it was crafted from. And now we know that LoSS isn't out of the game yet. "Kulta" That's hilarious. It's a straight transaction for gold in Finnish. It also has different meanings like dear and honey as "love terms". Quote
Tazakk Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Also, what is up with Slicer being controlled by LoSS... the animations show LoSS defeated. So guess he's coming back? It seems to confirm that Slicer is reanimated by a Skull Spider. Since LoSS controls the spiders, he controls Slicer. Quote
Dr_Chronos Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 "Kulta" That's hilarious. It's a straight transaction for gold in Finnish. It also has different meanings like dear and honey as "love terms". He probably shouldve sticked with grinder. XD Quote
Dorek Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Hooray, they get officially labeled as "Skull Creatures"! I was going to go with "Skull Villains", but this helps. Also, Kulta? Interesting... very cool stuff there. Quote
Quisoves Pugnat Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 More story details, yay! "Kulta." Rather punny, that. Quote
Scarilian Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) GOOD NEW BOYS AND GIRLS, THEY'RE HERE! (Lego site UK) Edited June 30, 2015 by Scarilian Quote
Dr_Chronos Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 GOOD NEW BOYS AND GIRLS, THEY'RE HERE! (Lego site UK) Yes YES! *Wallet dies* Quote
dviddy Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Personally hoping for Teridax but hey First of all, how dare you. Ready for these to show up in the US, the review set I've got just isn't slicing it. Quote
Clone 01354 Productions Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 This has been a pretty news-filled week: the new commercial, sets arriving, story details, book covers, Grinder's name......hopefully, a site update is on its way. Quote
Scarilian Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 This has been a pretty news-filled week: the new commercial, sets arriving, story details, book covers, Grinder's name......hopefully, a site update is on its way. Well, the UK site is now selling the sets, so an update should'nt be too far away. Max of about a week i'd guess, could be as early as a few minutes time though. Then again... the update may simply be the addition of a few character bios and stuff to the product page, so best not to get hopes too high :P Quote
Dorek Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Well, the UK site is now selling the sets, so an update should'nt be too far away. Max of about a week i'd guess, could be as early as a few minutes time though. Then again... the update may simply be the addition of a few character bios and stuff to the product page, so best not to get hopes too high :P Hey, bios are one of the things I'm most looking forward too. I'm especially intrigued in the Skull masks and what those actually do. Quote
Kalhiki Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Nice... Kulta... I like it. But is it supposed to be a play on "cult?" I could see these guys being crazy cultists. Quote
MakutaOfWar Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) That spread looks nice. Lewa whipping out them katanas, Tahu being badass for the sake of being a badass, Grinder has an actual name. Hopefully the Protector's have names also. And does that mean LoSS is only a servant of Kulta, as they said Kulta is more powerful? Edited July 1, 2015 by MakutaOfWar Quote
Xeros610 Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Oh, someone on YT has the comercial on full length, or at least longer than the one I've seen. Also "Kulta"... sounds interesting... Quote
Dr_Chronos Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Oh, someone on YT has the comercial on full length, or at least longer than the one I've seen. Also "Kulta"... sounds interesting... Huh,those 15 extra seconds make such a difference. Completely 180d my opinion on the commercial. That CGI though... Mmmm hmmm, good stuff right there Edited July 1, 2015 by Dr_Chronos Quote
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