Scarilian Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Jeez, I could at least have asked about those things I'll try to do that as early as I can this week. Its fine, we all derp occasionally xD Look forward to hearing any tidbits to keep us going until the leaks get here :P But yeah, I can tell you 2016 Tahu will not just be a slight variation of his 2015 form. That concept art is the 2015 version with slight changes due to the artist's style. Yeah, make sense. What i'm wondering though is how much of that concept art will eventually be transitioned to story, as others have pointed out Kopaka seems to be trapped in one of those cages and if the Toa are fighting LoSS again would it be non-canon or just a sidequest? Quote
Dorek Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Its fine, we all derp occasionally xD Look forward to hearing any tidbits to keep us going until the leaks get here :P Yeah, make sense. What i'm wondering though is how much of that concept art will eventually be transitioned to story, as others have pointed out Kopaka seems to be trapped in one of those cages and if the Toa are fighting LoSS again would it be non-canon or just a sidequest? Could happen in the second upcoming chapter book, and the magazine implied that LoSS was still alive anyway. Quote
CabooseBM Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I kinda hope LOSS sticks around becoming more and more irrelevant despite their constant scheming, it'd be like, "Aha! Foolish Toa, once again I have returned to rule over Okoto!" "Not now LOSS we're busy." Quote
VBBN Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 I kinda hope LOSS sticks around becoming more and more irrelevant despite their constant scheming, it'd be like, "Aha! Foolish Toa, once again I have returned to rule over Okoto!" "Not now LOSS we're busy." He's just misunderstood I will say though I would found it interesting if we had gotten some sets that were skull-controlled Rahi or something (but then again there's really what 2011 was) I wouldn't entirely mind if skull spiders made a return at some point just to show he is still messing around Quote
GK733 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 *cute pic* He's just misunderstood I will say though I would found it interesting if we had gotten some sets that were skull-controlled Rahi or something (but then again there's really what 2011 was) I wouldn't entirely mind if skull spiders made a return at some point just to show he is still messing around Just make it anything but silver... Quote
The Outsider Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I kinda hope LOSS sticks around becoming more and more irrelevant despite their constant scheming, it'd be like, "Aha! Foolish Toa, once again I have returned to rule over Okoto!" "Not now LOSS we're busy." For some reason, I think LOSS should shout "Beware!" somewhere in that scene. And talk about boxes. I will say though I would found it interesting if we had gotten some sets that were skull-controlled Rahi or something (but then again there's really what 2011 was) I wouldn't entirely mind if skull spiders made a return at some point just to show he is still messing around Some people said they would shoot their own face, or shoot something out of their mouths; maybe it's a new version of the mask-popping gimmick misintepreted as a launcher? Also, I hope Umarak turns out to have worn and battered armor add-ons (or at least battle-worn prints like in IFB), to give the impression he's an experienced hunter who's accustomed to exploring the wilderness and facing dangerous beasts. Quote
Scarilian Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Some people said they would shoot their own face, or shoot something out of their mouths; maybe it's a new version of the mask-popping gimmick misintepreted as a launcher? We should get clarity on that soon, either from Twistlaw's source or via leaks which are to be believed to be coming from catalogues this week. I guess if they changed the mask-popping feature enough we could get something similar to the flinging-Kraata or the throwing-Krana functions from the Rahkshi and Bohrok Also, I hope Umarak turns out to have worn and battered armor add-ons (or at least battle-worn prints like in IFB), to give the impression he's an experienced hunter who's accustomed to exploring the wilderness and facing dangerous beasts. Hopefully we do get some more of those battle-worn pieces as would be useful for MOC'ing Quote
NinjaJayNuva Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Just make it anything but silver... toa nuva,desperate to see toa nuva Quote
mysteriouspi Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Hopefully we do get some more of those battle-worn pieces as would be useful for MOC'ing Yes. The damaged armor piece from the skullies seemed difficult to use early on but I'm really coming to like it. More from Umarak (maybe even a new one?) would be welcome. toa nuva,desperate to see toa nuva Obviously the Toa will be different this time around, but I doubt we'll see a Nuva-type upgrade. The Toa Mata were upgraded to the Nuva by receiving new weapons, masks, and armor. While the Toa Okoto will likely be getting new masks and weapons, the armor is difficult to pull off because they all had armor to begin with. And adding more would make them too cluttered. I'm honestly just expecting new designs. But we'll see. Hopefully soon. Quote
Kalhiki Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 The upgraded Toa could potentially have new torso shells. Even though we sorta have a surplus of different torso shells as-is. That being said, I highly doubt they'll be using the SW torso considering it's modeled after Clone Trooper armor. I've pretty much written than off as far as appearing in Bionicle. Or we could see a new chest plate, perhaps? I'm just thinking there should be some variation within the body to set them apart from the current Toa even further. Quote
DraikNova Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Maybe the Toa will just have a layer of solid-colored or metallic armor over glowy, transparent bone structures? Quote
TheDesuComplex Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I'm hoping that they make trans-purple shells. We now know what they look like as bones, and they suffer greatly from the fact that shells cover them up and block light from coming in, and because they are not neon and bright, they look incredibly dark. Using the color for shells could help bring some more trans-purple in in a way that helps the color shine more than hurts it. Quote
TwistLaw Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Usually when do they update the shop in winter in order to accomodate the new sets? In other words, will I be able to purchase Umarak for Christmas even though it should reach stores only in january 2016? When I say shop I mean of course the LEGO shop online. Quote
TheDesuComplex Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Usually when do they update the shop in winter in order to accomodate the new sets? In other words, will I be able to purchase Umarak for Christmas even though it should reach stores only in january 2016? When I say shop I mean of course the LEGO shop online. Assuming the release date is January 1st, they will probably be up on the shop for a week prior but unable to be purchased until midnight that date. Quote
Scarilian Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Usually when do they update the shop in winter in order to accomodate the new sets? In other words, will I be able to purchase Umarak for Christmas even though it should reach stores only in january 2016? When I say shop I mean of course the LEGO shop online. Chances are you'd have more luck finding them in other stores, rather than the Lego shops, probably those hoping to make more money via selling the sets before the release date and before Christmas. Physical Lego stores tend to stick to the release date a majority of the time. Online is definitely unlikely as they tend to update on January 1st-3rd depending on what day it is. Some locations will get the sets online a month later - an example being that the US release of the Summer villains this year was August while the UK got them in July. Quote
TwistLaw Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Gotcha, thanks for the answers. I won't have my Umarak under the tree Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Ok, turns out Unifier is supposed to be Uniter. Whoops! These are the official names, nothing too different: 71300 Uxar Creature of Jungle 71301 Ketar Creature of Stone 71302 Akida Creature of Water 71303 Ikir Creature of Fire 71304 Terak Creature of Earth 71305 Lewa Uniter of Jungle 71306 Pohatu Uniter of Stone 71307 Gali Uniter of Water 71308 Tahu Uniter of Fire 71309 Onua Uniter of Earth 71310 Umarak the Hunter 71311 Kopaka and Melum Unity Quote
Mesonak Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Ok, turns out Unifier is supposed to be Uniter. Whoops! These are the official names, nothing too different: 71300 Uxar Creature of Jungle 71301 Ketar Creature of Stone 71302 Akida Creature of Water 71303 Ikir Creature of Fire 71304 Terak Creature of Earth 71305 Lewa Uniter of Jungle 71306 Pohatu Uniter of Stone 71307 Gali Uniter of Water 71308 Tahu Uniter of Fire 71309 Onua Uniter of Earth 71310 Umarak the Hunter 71311 Kopaka and Melum Unity We figured that out a while ago, but thanks for the update regardless. :P Edited August 10, 2015 by Mesonak Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 We figured that out a while ago, but thanks for the update regardless. :P Oh, sorry! I don't follow BIONICLE or this thread, didn't see it. Quote
GK733 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 We figured that out a while ago, but thanks for the update regardless. :P Personally, I confirmed it but... And the set is actually called 71311 Kopaka and Melum Unity set. It's strange why but that's what reads on the database but I wasn't able to find it myself because of that oddity. Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Personally, I confirmed it but... And the set is actually called 71311 Kopaka and Melum Unity set. It's strange why but that's what reads on the database but I wasn't able to find it myself because of that oddity. Set was in the link but I didn't think it was a part of the name. Quote
One Very Agile Cat Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Ok, turns out Unifier is supposed to be Uniter. Whoops! These are the official names, nothing too different: 71300 Uxar Creature of Jungle 71301 Ketar Creature of Stone 71302 Akida Creature of Water 71303 Ikir Creature of Fire 71304 Terak Creature of Earth 71305 Lewa Uniter of Jungle 71306 Pohatu Uniter of Stone 71307 Gali Uniter of Water 71308 Tahu Uniter of Fire 71309 Onua Uniter of Earth 71310 Umarak the Hunter 71311 Kopaka and Melum Unity I missed this update, so it was helpful for me. :3I'm liking the return of names on packages/listings. Quote
GK733 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I missed this update, so it was helpful for me. :3 I'm liking the return of names on packages/listings. Yeah, it really shows that the line sells pretty well when they step out of their comfort zone like that and become more confident of it. This is becoming irritating, I'm a grown man and I want my toys now. I hope you guys have another stupid song planned. Quote
Leewan Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 The french name for 71311 is Kopaka et Melum : La Fusion, and the german name is Kopaka und Melum Kombi Set. Both of these names imply that you can combine the two characters, so I'm wondering if that means the Toa will combine in any way with the Creatures. Quote
GK733 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 The french name for 71311 is Kopaka et Melum : La Fusion, and the german name is Kopaka und Melum Kombi Set. Both of these names imply that you can combine the two characters, so I'm wondering if that means the Toa will combine in any way with the Creatures. One of my unspoken theories was that it's actually a combiner set, but the combiner was the first priority and not an afterthought like every other combiner. I wouldn't be surprised if "3 in 1" reads on the box. Quote
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