The Dor Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 We'll hopefully get a new torso this summer, if Lego follows pattern. we got a new one in the summer in 07, then in the winter 08, and since we didn't get a new one this winter, we'll probably get one this summer. And seriously guys. I don't see anything wrong w/ using the Inika torso (although Piraka ones aren't very good) in new ways. I think that it's similar to complaining about reusing the same head for 4 years. Honestly.
Neaku Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 And seriously guys. I don't see anything wrong w/ using the Inika torso (although Piraka ones aren't very good) in new ways. I think that it's similar to complaining about reusing the same head for 4 years. Honestly. You do realize that the head is covered up by a new mask for each set right? Much different than the four different ways they cover the Inika torso. And I don't think it is the torso pieces (mainly) but the fact we've had the same torso designs for years. Nothing like the Bohrok or Visorak to break the continuous average Toa mold. =\
S-N Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Makes him look hollow.And the wimpy limbs don't fit the giant torso. Meh, I like it. :P
The Dor Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 You do realize that the head is covered up by a new mask for each set right? Much different than the four different ways they cover the Inika torso.And I don't think it is the torso pieces (mainly) but the fact we've had the same torso designs for years. Nothing like the Bohrok or Visorak to break the continuous average Toa mold. =\ I do see the point there. And I do feel tat eventually they will need to change it, but I think that it gives some stylistic consistency. And besides, None of the 09 sets so far use the traditional build, aside from Malum, who is cool enough anyways, and uses an armor that has only been used rarely, and Gresh, who uses a new idea with the armor. I think that Strakk and Skrall and Vorox and Tarix are enough to break the sameness of everyone else. But that's just my opinion.
Chef Hatchet Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Thoughts: Agori Raanu:Pretty standard Matoran design, nice parts. 8/10 Tarduk:Personally, I think he's pretty good. A lot of nice parts. 8.5/10 Metus: WIN. 9/10 Berix:Even more WIN. 9.5/10 Zesk:BUCKET OF WIN. 9.9/10 Atakus:Nothing special. 7/10 Glatorian Gresh:Prototype was better. Still some decent parts. 7/10 Strakk:...Looks too much like a Galidor figure. Kinda weird looking face. 6/10 Malum:FAIL. 3/10 Tarix:WIN. Mata Blue and Gold have returned... 9/10 Vorox:The only flaws are the face and the old weapon. BROWN IS BACK. Therefore, 9.5/10 Skrall:Pretty Awesome..Nice to see them thinking of new concepts for the Inika bodies. 8/10 Titans Tuma:Great face/mask, parts, etc.Generally awesome. 8.5/10 Fero+Skirmix: Agori is just an Atakus clone, the Rahi is awesome. 8/10
The Alchemyst Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) From all the reviews, I've made my list for Winter 09, high priority to low. Strakk has fallen off the charts. Sure he has the armor and Cleaver, but other than that... he doesn't look that cool. Skrall has risen to Vorox because of his sure number of new pieces and recolors, and I'm so digging that shield. Plus Mata Red. Tarix is unexpected, but with the Mata Blue and Gold, it rose. Berix simply because of the Light Blue Tahu sword. Raanu possibly for his Keetorange feet. Skrall/Vorox Tarix Berix Raanu And surprisingly that's it. $53 total, and since I'm probably only going to get the top two until clearance time... Around $40. Personally just waiting for 50% off Avtoran so I can snatch up the Orange Mata Feet and Solek. And why are the masks so long? o.O Even Gresh's. [-The Alchemyst-] Edited December 16, 2008 by The Alchemyst
Brickthing Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 So who is interested in a UCS Mata Nui made of TECHNIC and SYSTEM LEGO? It would be quite possible to remake the CG Mata Nui in a UCS form, IMO. Also: I was driving home on the motorway, and I thought I may as well get that sign.
InnerRayg Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 From all the reviews, I've made my list for Winter 09, high priority to low. Strakk has fallen off the charts. Sure he has the armor and Cleaver, but other than that... he doesn't look that cool. Skrall has risen to Vorox because of his sure number of new pieces and recolors, and I'm so digging that shield. Plus Mata Red. Tarix is unexpected, but with the Mata Blue and Gold, it rose. Berix simply because of the Light Blue Tahu sword. Raanu possibly for his Keetorange feet. Skrall/Vorox Tarix Berix Raanu And surprisingly that's it. $53 total, and since I'm probably only going to get the top two until clearance time... Around $40. Personally just waiting for 50% off Avtoran so I can snatch up the Orange Mata Feet and Solek. And why are the masks so long? o.O Even Gresh's. [-The Alchemyst-] How do you not want the Zesk? That thing has the coolest looking face I've ever seen. Also, I'm surprised no Gresh. Lots of cool recolors and his color scheme is one of the tightest of the year.
Bundalings Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) So who is interested in a UCS Mata Nui made of TECHNIC and SYSTEM LEGO? It would be quite possible to remake the CG Mata Nui in a UCS form, IMO. Also: I was driving home on the motorway, and I thought I may as well get that sign. If they did it right. I doubt they'll try though. lol ~Bunda Edited December 16, 2008 by Bundalings
Chef Hatchet Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Has anyone found Fero and Skirmix yet? If they have the set at TRU tomorrow, I'll get that instead of Vorox+Zesk.
Chef Hatchet Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Meh, I still don't particularly like the set. Though I'm glad he comes with a fully-Metru Green Inika chest armor piece, and not the silver/green one found on Kongu Inika. Why did they have to take away his lime green Nuparu claws? D: I had a /really/ good MOC idea that was going to use them.
Phantoka_Chirox Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 I don't think you should buy them on Ebay unless they are cheep, get them on the Lego Shop like i do. I ussualy get a bargain (like I usually do on buying some starwars figures :D) I think some of the 2009 sets have loong masks :P neverthless they're still awesome
JINZONINGEN73 Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Pretty good Gresh pics. I like how even though there's no working function, there's still a gear resting around the head area... just 1 more nod to the 2001 sets.
Pencoin Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 I like how even though there's no working function, there's still a gear resting around the head area... just 1 more nod to the 2001 sets. Actually thats for use in the 'Bionicle action figure game'. EDIT: Yes. Yes. I know that. But it's a gear that doesn't "turn" anything. -JINZO
Phantoka_Chirox Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) PoP goes my Skrall EDIT:PoP goes his Skrall Edited December 16, 2008 by Phantoka_Chirox
Lemonardo 114 Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 I have the teaser here.And pics from it here: one, two, three, four. I'm not so excited by this early appearance... mostly because it's an "appearance" only for Americans. Almost all other countries will get new sets only at release date. But I've heard that they'll come to Russia in January instead of February oO Actually the Agori were found in Poland already. But how did they appear so fast? The world may never know.
Shakar Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Vorox, again. Very pretty. Maybe I'll get an extra one of them.... Shakar
Nightmare Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 2009 MU serial title: "Reign of Shadows". Also, Spherus Magna is paradise, we get DW8, and Strakk and Malum are in the middle of Good and Evil.
Chef Hatchet Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Hopefully, one of the serials next year has to do with what's going on in the 01-08 universe. Could someone who has a Glatorian and/or Agori post a picture of what the mask/face looks like on a Toa Mata and/or Toa Metru head? In terms of Vorox and Zesk, It'll probably not be until tomorrow that I'll go over to TRU.
Pencoin Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Strakk and Malum are in the middle of Good and Evil. Between good and evil... Anti-Hero GO! cue kick-megablocks guitar. Jeez what did I get that from? Hopefully, one of the serials next year has to do with what's going on in the 01-08 universe. We will, we have known for a few months now. If you read the previous post you would see that it is called 'Reign of Shadows' I hope it features Krakua, defending an island fortress.
ShaddowCroc Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) Dudes, DW8 was pretty trippy. But anyway, Vezon rising from the portal seemed at first epic, but now if the EP kills him, I'll be ticked off. (Also, confirmation that there are vehicles. Most likely the V sets.) Edited December 16, 2008 by ShaddowCroc
Pencoin Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Theres Kill. There also Transformation. Vezon + Transformation could be quite awsome!
iLego94 Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Just a heads up, I'm planning a BZP interview with the colorist :) (I interviewed Leigh a while back) He has the questions done, I just have to edit them (on his request, due to what he considers to be poor english [i know people who are in honors English that have about the same amount of errors XD ]) I may send a second batch of questions, but I can assure you that this interesting interview (alliteration action!) will be up by the end of the week :) ~iLego94
Tyranide Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 But anyway, Vezon rising from the portal seemed at first epic, but now if the EP kills him, I'll be ticked off. 2 .- We will know the fate of Vezon in the last chapter of Destiny War?2) No, because we are continuing an MU story into 2009, so I don't have to wrap his character up this year. Vezon will NEVER DIE! Haha. Just a heads up, I'm planning a BZP interview with the colorist :) (I interviewed Leigh a while back) He has the questions done, I just have to edit them (on his request, due to what he considers to be poor english [i know people who are in honors English that have about the same amount of errors XD ]) I may send a second batch of questions, but I can assure you that this interesting interview (alliteration action!) will be up by the end of the week :) Why are you always thinking about interviews?)) You're so cool with doing'em...
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