TheOneVeyronian Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Well, this is unexpected. I just hope this polybag isn't released in Russia only, partly because I don't feel very comfortable having stuff sent from that region Here's hoping this is a general worldwide promotion... But while the golden Kulta mask is absolutely wonderful and I want it more than my next breath, I would have much preferred a blended Tahu or Gali mask. Come on LEGO, why haven't we got these? I've had to spend money I should be saving for Star Wars Constraction sets to get materials to experiment with and make custom blended Tahu and Gali masks, because not having all 6 in a blended state was bugging me Quote
LittleTaggy Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Gyus, more pictures of this polybag! http://vk.com/wall-976808_149049 Quote
VBBN Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I love that mask and what it in every color I can get it in, but, yeah gold is the last color I would have wanted. I'm really getting gold-ed out. Oh look it still uses that strange and not very good stand that the MoCr uses... Quote
Scarilian Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Actually, I think that's a black Skull Spider, used to represent a generic villain/dark force. Either that or it's the unseen MoUP. Either of these in black would also be awesome :3 But while the golden Kulta mask is absolutely wonderful and I want it more than my next breath, I would have much preferred a blended Tahu or Gali mask. Come on LEGO, why haven't we got these? I've had to spend money I should be saving for Star Wars Constraction sets to get materials to experiment with and make custom blended Tahu and Gali masks, because not having all 6 in a blended state was bugging me Well now that we have the Kulta mask in gold... we really have no idea what other masks they'll release given we have'nt got a complete set of any of the masks in any of the colours (other than normal i suppose if that counts) Closest we get is having a gold version of each of the masks, though we miss out on Skull Scorpio's/Skull Basher's mask in Gold. Same goes for the trans-gold masks and the trans-coloured masks and the trans-clear masks - we're missing a few from each of those. I'm guessing the blended Tahu and Gali masks are replaced with either the Hero Pack Hau or the NYCC clear Hau along with the Lego Event Gali Mask - so i doubt we'll see them get blended versions now as it would also require doing blended versions for the rest of the villains to justify the existence of the Skull Scorpio mask. Quote
Leewan Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Is it normal if I'm more interested in the cardboard stand than in the mask itself ? I like its design, but I would have preferred to have it in black rather than gold. Quote
TheOneVeyronian Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I'm guessing the blended Tahu and Gali masks are replaced with either the Hero Pack Hau or the NYCC clear Hau along with the Lego Event Gali Mask - so i doubt we'll see them get blended versions now as it would also require doing blended versions for the rest of the villains to justify the existence of the Skull Scorpio mask. But I don't think having blended versions of the villain's masks would make much sense in the way that having a blended Tahu or Gali mask would, because we don't have blended versions of any Skull Mask. But all I can say is: 2016 may or may not fill the gaps in the masks that 2015 left. It's too early to say for definite that we won't get a gold Scorpio mask or a promotional transparent mask or a blended mask or a [insert colour or effect here] mask. I still remain vaguely hopeful we'll get official versions of these masks Is it normal if I'm more interested in the cardboard stand than in the mask itself ? I like its design, but I would have preferred to have it in black rather than gold. Yes. I guess the reason we got a gold mask instead of black is probably for that tiresome argument that "gold feels more exclusive and special". Even though gold has got to be one of the most overused colours in Constraction Edited August 2, 2015 by TheOneVeyronian Quote
DuckBricks Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Is it normal if I'm more interested in the cardboard stand than in the mask itself ? I like its design, but I would have preferred to have it in black rather than gold. Same! Quote
TwistLaw Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Yes. I guess the reason we got a gold mask instead of black is probably for that tiresome argument that "gold feels more exclusive and special". Even though gold has got to be one of the most overused colours in Constraction While BIONICLE 2015 used too much gold, to the point it looks like a "normal" colour, it must be acknowledged that in Hero Factory it was an almost non-existant shade. Quote
DuckBricks Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 While BIONICLE 2015 used too much gold, to the point it looks like a "normal" colour, it must be acknowledged that in Hero Factory it was an almost non-existant shade. Except for the multitude of Rocka sets.... And the Chima Ultrabuilds... Quote
Kalhiki Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 And here I just got all the sets. Mmmm... Not really impressed with the polybag. Gold is overused, I agree. The cardboard stand is neat, but I really wish they didn't put the Lego and Bionicle logos on it. Just kinda ruins the look... Quote
Cheatster9000x Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Gyus, more pictures of this polybag! http://vk.com/wall-976808_149049 *screaming at the top of my lungs* AGH! It uses the godawful MoC stand design to hold the mask! I find that for something that's supposed to hold the mask facing straight outwards, the masks always (always) look down and it looks TERRIBLE. Quote
Bbrink1996 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Also - the facebook page finally updated to show what should have been uploaded in July; Are the Toa in the background roasting marshmallows? XD Edited August 2, 2015 by Bbrink1996 Quote
Dorek Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Am I the only one looking forward to the gold? I think it looks really cool. And it rounds out the trifecta of metallic colors; silver, gunmetal, now gold. Quote
Quisoves Pugnat Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I think it's cool. Sure, we've had quite a few golden masks, but there's a reason for that. It's a striking color, and one not affiliated with any element. Besides, does the presence of other golden masks diminish this one? Quote
TwistLaw Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Except for the multitude of Rocka sets.... And the Chima Ultrabuilds... Out of all the Rocka sets, only five heavily used golden pieces. And Chima is flat out another book EDIT: also Rocka was the only character ever given golden pieces during HF's run. (inb4 Aanchir reminds me of Queen Beast's only golden piece ) Edited August 2, 2015 by TwistLaw Quote
Mesonak Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) EDIT: also Rocka was the only character ever given golden pieces during HF's run. (inb4 Aanchir reminds me of Queen Beast's only golden piece ) Queen Beast had nine golden pieces, not one; also, don't forget about Scarox. :P But yeah, I must agree with the sentiment that gold has become quite oversaturated over the last couple of years, in terms of CCBS (not just Hero Factory). I have so much of the color that it's lost a lot of its appeal. That being said, this mask is still pretty schway and I will endeavor to obtain it as soon as it's available. EDIT: Oh yeah, Speeda Demon too! Edited August 2, 2015 by Mesonak Quote
TwistLaw Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 don't forget about Scarox. :P Did you really have to remind me about... that?! Quote
Mesonak Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Did you really have to remind me about... that?! Hah! C'mon man, Scarox isn't THAT bad... (okay, he kind of is but even still) Quote
Scarilian Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 But I don't think having blended versions of the villain's masks would make much sense in the way that having a blended Tahu or Gali mask would, because we don't have blended versions of any Skull Mask. But all I can say is: 2016 may or may not fill the gaps in the masks that 2015 left. It's too early to say for definite that we won't get a gold Scorpio mask or a promotional transparent mask or a blended mask or a [insert colour or effect here] mask. I still remain vaguely hopeful we'll get official versions of these masks Yeah, it doesnt make much sense doing blended masks for the skull villains. I'm just a collector at heart and i'm hoping we get a full wave of the masks in each type xD Chances are we wont though, which is why the presence of the trans-Skull Scorpio mask confuses me because it doesnt have a story purpose as far as we know. Its the same as the gold mask for Kulta, it isnt particularly something expected because it is not known to be gold in the story at any point. So it comes out of nowhere when we get a gold mask for a villain. Though i suppose the theme is that we'll get a golden mask for the villains for each wave. Hopefully that will continue as would be nice to have a Gold mask to represent each wave's villains. I just hope we do actually get an entire collection of gold masks if they are going to do the gold masks. I really dont want Skull Scorpio/Basher's mask to be missing. Are the Toa in the background roasting marshmallows? XD Yep... o_o Am I the only one looking forward to the gold? I think it looks really cool. And it rounds out the trifecta of metallic colors; silver, gunmetal, now gold. I dont mind gold, it just doesnt match the character so i cant see me putitng it on the figure. I suppose the intention is that it is for when we eventually get Makuta, he can be surrounded by Gold masks that enable him to control each of the villains (or something similar). Yet at the moment its just a golden version of his mask, which while a nice addition (Given its in a polybag that will hopefully be easy to acquire) doesnt really add to the Skull Grinder set. It doesnt really detract from the fact its a cool mask or the previously mentioned enjoyment that can come from having masks to represent the villains for each wave (Trophies?) - its just not quite the direction i thought they'd go. Quote
Nekchir Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 What if the golden masks are shards of the mask of ultimate power? When ekimu hit the mask, it may have shattered, resulting in the massive shockwave. The could protectors hid the masks so the mask of ultimate power would never be remade. The MoUP was revealed quite early on to have been made by combining all the elements into one mask. Quote
Quisoves Pugnat Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 What if the golden masks are shards of the mask of ultimate power? When ekimu hit the mask, it may have shattered, resulting in the massive shockwave. The could protectors hid the masks so the mask of ultimate power would never be remade. The MoUP was revealed quite early on to have been made by combining all the elements into one mask. Would that mean that the Toa are all aspects of a single entity, ala Dark Crystal? That would certainly add new meaning to the phrase "united, but not one." Quote
One Very Agile Cat Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Maybe that's why they need new masks? Because Ekimu knows they'll have to give up their current ones? Quote
Nekchir Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Episode 10 of the Bionicle animations as just been released in Russian. Quote
AyliffeMakit Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Episode 10 of the Bionicle animations as just been released in Russian. Hm, pretty cool. I wonder what Youtube's automatic subtitles think of it... Quote
Tazakk Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I happen to have most of this episode in my Amazon preview for Island of Lost Masks, so here's the English script if you want it: Pohatu: Be careful, I smell a trap. Tahu: No problem. I'll think up a plan. Kopaka: That would take forever. Follow my lead instead. Onua: United, remember? Pohatu: You're loud enough to wake the dead. Gali: Pohatu's right. Be quiet. We don't know what's behind that gate. Lewa: Ask nicely, and I might tell you. Tahu: We're under fire! Kopaka: I hate fire. Gali: ??? Pohatu: There's no way out. Tahu: Toa! Stand united! Kopaka: Where is Lewa? Edited August 3, 2015 by Tazakk Quote
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