Shame that my first post on this forum is spent on such a fail set. =/

Anyway, hey people. Some of you may have heard of me, some may not have.

Anyway, these are my thoughts. PARTS. PURCHASE.

=P

That set fails, except for the pieces, Especially the Gold '08 Ignika. ^.^

And yet I still may get it. I just think the torso and arms are...Ugly.

Edited June 5, 200915 yr by Mesonak

Gold '08 Ignika. ^.^

Join the choir, we'll be singing

In the church of wishful thinking

EDIT: 666 posts ftw

Edited June 5, 200915 yr by Clonie

Prepare to be underwhelmed

That has to be a joke...

>_>

<_<

Oh well, at least it has some nice pieces. And we get a decent Mata Nui in the canister, so I'll pretend the big one doesn't exist.

~Bunda

While we're on the subject of new set pictures... Titan Mata Nui

- Sidorak

Hey, at least it has a cool sword. You can use it to hide some of the failed parts. And I kind of like the torso, at least the upper part. The arms are kind of pathetic, though. I hope it has double neck articulation, as the neck looks too long in the pic.

Ahem, saying I am happy with Titan MN would make me hypocritical. But still, I gotta thank Lego for all the wonderful pieces we're getting there: the Gold Ignika, yellow Inika leg armour (squeee!), and many other pieces....for yellow lovers this set is a godsend. If it doesn't cost too much, I'll buy it.

Yeah, lame set filled with fanservice. But still....guess we'll have to wait for better pics. I used to think pretty much the same about Icarax too.

And I am SO happy that Telluris is orange! Orange Glatorian hands (Ackar deserves them, doesn't he?)+orange Metru legs+orange Kalmah armour=

Still loving the Spikit head. Hope to find one at BL at a decent price.

Shakar

First thing I'll say is prototype, so I'm not sure if those yellows will clash, or if in the final product they will be the same shade. It is possible that the prototype image is, like Umbra, underwhelming, whereas the final set may be considerably better.

Design-wise, I spot three major issues: the head is too high above the body, the design of the arms and their armor is disappointing, and the upper legs (thighs) are too revealing in terms of pieces we see and armor we don't see. They CERTAINLY could have done a better job on those arms, if only to move them inward one peg; as it is, all the arms except for the connecting joints stick out. And that armor, in addition to being identical to the original set, does not do a very good job covering the larger arms.

However, I must point out the excellent way that the upper body reflects the Toa-sized one-piece body armor with multiple pieces. I must also point out those FANTASTIC custom-built lower legs. Those are great, design-wise. The feet are also nicely done. The sword weapon is nice, liking the Ignika if it is gold, although I can't tell about the other weapon, too difficult to see. The hands, while a nice design by themselves, seem a tad small.

The only major problem I can see is the openness of the design, showing all those pistons and not covering them well. I think a secondary color like black in some places would have been preferable to hide some of those pistons and additional joints.

I expected yellow, and I expected similarity to the Toa set, I'm liking the design in several places, and strongly disliking it in others, so judgment will have to wait until I can see final pictures and determine if those yellows clash or if they are the same shade. (Or even if they are different shades, whether or not they actually clash).

VK

Does anyone else notice his build is like an updated Takanuva '08?... Except not as cool....

Does anyone else notice his build is like an updated Takanuva '08?... Except not as cool....

yes...the general opinion now is that the set sucks as a set, but as a parts pack is the biggest gold mine we've ever had.

Just noticed this...two more Bitil claws in the shield yay!

I need those for a MOC, and I can't allow myself robbing my precious lil' Bitil of his claws.

How much do you guys think he'll cost? I hope not over 30 Euro (that also was Taka's price)....

Vertea summed it up pretty well.

Shakar

Looks pretty cool. The shoulders and hips I may have a problem with(Smells like Maxilos), but other than that, the set seems very solid.

Just noticed this...two more Bitil claws in the shield yay!

I need those for a MOC, and I can't allow myself robbing my precious lil' Bitil of his claws.

How much do you guys think he'll cost? I hope not over 30 Euro (that also was Taka's price)....

Vertea summed it up pretty well.

Shakar

I think those bitil claws are either black or gunmetal. And I noticed that Mata's hands are POSEABLE! that's kinda neat when you think on it. In fact, the set itself is a step forward from cookie-cutter design recently and is quite innovative despite various flaws. I think, though, that it will look pretty okay in person when it's posed right.

And those pistons are supposed to be there. This is, I do believe, a robot form of him. Possibly made up of the remains of the failed GS and his BM body. Either way, he looks about thirty bucks which isn't too bad considering the treasures within. I can't say I'm too thrilled at the 2008 Ignika, but it's kinda the only way to have a proportionate head, and besides, this means we'll have two yellow/gold Ignikas this year-one for each form we decide. Refreshing!

I think those bitil claws are either black or gunmetal. And I noticed that Mata's hands are POSEABLE! that's kinda neat when you think on it. In fact, the set itself is a step forward from cookie-cutter design recently and is quite innovative despite various flaws. I think, though, that it will look pretty okay in person when it's posed right.

And those pistons are supposed to be there. This is, I do believe, a robot form of him. Possibly made up of the remains of the failed GS and his BM body. Either way, he looks about thirty bucks which isn't too bad considering the treasures within. I can't say I'm too thrilled at the 2008 Ignika, but it's kinda the only way to have a proportionate head, and besides, this means we'll have two yellow/gold Ignikas this year-one for each form we decide. Refreshing!

Actually, it is just supposed to be a larger version of the canister set, like larger Batman figures, etc. Mata Nui never grows to that size. It seems apparent to me that the design is clearly based off his canister form this year. Notice the similarity of the upper chest to the one-piece chest on the canister, the overall similar upper body, and the too-small shoulder armor.

I agree, this new Mata Nui has a whole host of originality that I have been dying for in a set...unfortunately, the designers were unable to pull off a completely well-designed figure. There are some great points, like the legs, the hands, the upper chest, but other parts like the arms, lower body, and open thighs detract a lot from the set's overall design. Parts pack it definitely is.

Funny, I see some people complaining on BZP that the set is yellow and not gold. I was expecting a gold Ignika, and that's what it appears to be. Gold is expensive, and I have a feeling Brutaka was a rare find in the world of gold.

VK

Actually, it is just supposed to be a larger version of the canister set, like larger Batman figures, etc. Mata Nui never grows to that size. It seems apparent to me that the design is clearly based off his canister form this year. Notice the similarity of the upper chest to the one-piece chest on the canister, the overall similar upper body, and the too-small shoulder armor.

I agree, this new Mata Nui has a whole host of originality that I have been dying for in a set...unfortunately, the designers were unable to pull off a completely well-designed figure. There are some great points, like the legs, the hands, the upper chest, but other parts like the arms, lower body, and open thighs detract a lot from the set's overall design. Parts pack it definitely is.

Funny, I see some people complaining on BZP that the set is yellow and not gold. I was expecting a gold Ignika, and that's what it appears to be. Gold is expensive, and I have a feeling Brutaka was a rare find in the world of gold.

VK

yeah... I still kick myself for missing out on a Kardas sale at Target. I had gone to TRU and picked up Vezon/Fenrakk and then checked Target next door. Turns out they had a sale on Kardas that was the same price I paid for Vezon!!!!

So Now I'm left without Axxon's axe and Brutaka's gold. shame on me...

I think there is still hope.

I remember seeing that umbra and hating it, but when the final pictures came out, he was awesome. The set in person was great too. So there is still hope for Mata-Nui, but if all else fails, just mod him. That's the beauty of Lego, if a set comes out that has some flaws, just fix them. People seem to forget that and believe that have to keep him the way he is.

I think those bitil claws are either black or gunmetal. And I noticed that Mata's hands are POSEABLE! that's kinda neat when you think on it. In fact, the set itself is a step forward from cookie-cutter design recently and is quite innovative despite various flaws. I think, though, that it will look pretty okay in person when it's posed right.

They may be, but compare them with all the silver pieces you can find in the page: the claws are pretty much the same colour.

Really, I think they look darker due to the shadows. I doubt Lego would waste time and money recoloring such (relatively) minor pieces...especially when the set doesn't include any other gunmetal pieces whatsoever.

I would definitely exclude black: if it were so, they wouldn't look so shiny.

Yeah, I agree that the hands are pretty cool.

Shakar

They may be, but compare them with all the silver pieces you can find in the page: the claws are pretty much the same colour.

Really, I think they look darker due to the shadows. I doubt Lego would waste time and money recoloring such (relatively) minor pieces...especially when the set doesn't include any other gunmetal pieces whatsoever.

I would definitely exclude black: if it were so, they wouldn't look so shiny.

Yeah, I agree that the hands are pretty cool.

Shakar

The fact that ALL fingers(including thumb) are fuully poseable makes it VERY appealing. All they need is decent posing. As does the rest of the set.

...

Joy to the world. I don't care if that's a Keetorange Ignika or a gold one, it's THE ORIGINAL SHAPE! Nice other pieces too, and the entire set looks like what a 2001 titan would've been, had there been any. That's nice.

Now, it'd be extremely ironic if the Ignika was Mata yellow and thus useless... XD

-Ikk

Epic for parts.

Not as epic for a set.

The fact that ALL fingers(including thumb) are fuully poseable makes it VERY appealing. All they need is decent posing. As does the rest of the set.

Crap, can't believe I only noticed this now. They really are fully articulated. Now those are some great hands!

Shakar

Lookin' at him more closely, it seems the only recolored part is the Ignika. They've very carefully distributed the Keetorange, Mata yellow, and the gold between pieces already existing in those colors -- half the Keetorange pieces can be found in the canister Mata Nui set, for instance, and the supposedly yellow Inika thighs appear to be the gold ones from Tarix.

And in comparing colors, the Ignika appears decisively gold...

EDIT: WOO, 700 posts. xD

-Ikk

Edited June 5, 200915 yr by Ikki o' Moopyville

Lookin' at him more closely, it seems the only recolored part is the Ignika. They've very carefully distributed the Keetorange, Mata yellow, and the gold between pieces already existing in those colors -- half the Keetorange pieces can be found in the canister Mata Nui set, for instance, and the supposedly yellow Inika thighs appear to be the gold ones from Tarix.

And in comparing colors, the Ignika appears decisively gold...

EDIT: WOO, 700 posts. xD

-Ikk

Yeah, you are right. The Keet yellow pieces can be found in oter sets, same for the "Bitil yellow" ones (the yellow Mantax pincers can be found in one of last year's Exfo Froce sets). The only new pieces are the Gold Ignika (definitely looks gold compared to the other pieces).

Tarix, however, had gold Inika thigs. This time they're yellow.

Shakar

Yeah, you are right. The Keet yellow pieces can be found in oter sets, same for the "Bitil yellow" ones (the yellow Mantax pincers can be found in one of last year's Exfo Froce sets). The only new pieces are the Gold Ignika (definitely looks gold compared to the other pieces).

Tarix, however, had gold Inika thigs. This time they're yellow.

Shakar

The thighs look gold to me. :P

-Ikk

After looking at MN for a while, I see how crappy he is built too and how simular he is to Takanuva. Look at his waist and see how sloppy and typical it is built. Right now the mask is the only good part, and is it just me, or is the tan titan dark tan?

I never got any Exo-force, so the Mantax claws are welcome. Same with the Bitil wings and pretty much evert thing here, since I lack yellow almost entirely.

I'm going to TRU to pick up some Glat. Legends-any pic requests? I has a digital camera and a Majhost account, so I kan post licketty-split!

Also, wish me luck in case they have any vehicles!