---Vertea--- Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Thornatus. I just got it yesterday and damn. The back wheel was as big as my hand. The review pics all over the web do no justice. Also- For those of you still bugged by the lack of Skopio Tail in the movie, the screenshot on the front of the box shows him with full thornax and force blaster stuff. The driver is meh, but the mask looks cool from the back. It could make a really cool face if used properly. Quote
Satellite Jack Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Yeah...Gelu used to be one of my favorites but I don't like him much now that I've seen reviews and compared him to the others. Also, I need some advice.I can either get Gelu, Kiina, Ackar, and possibly Cendox as well. Either that or Thornatus or Titan Mata Nui. Which choice should I make? 3 Canisters and Cendox, Thornatus, or Titan MN? Unlike most I love Titan MN so I'm leaning towards him. =/ -Mesonak Three canisters and Cendox. Though the Thornatus seems pretty good, three legends and the (highly praised) Cendox just seems more logical. More for your money. Oh and I think Titan Mata Nui is garbage, so.... Edited July 23, 2009 by Satellite Jack Quote
Avohkahs' Sparks Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Yeah...Gelu used to be one of my favorites but I don't like him much now that I've seen reviews and compared him to the others. Also, I need some advice.I can either get Gelu, Kiina, Ackar, and possibly Cendox as well. Either that or Thornatus or Titan Mata Nui. Which choice should I make? 3 Canisters and Cendox, Thornatus, or Titan MN? Unlike most I love Titan MN so I'm leaning towards him. =/ -Mesonak I think you should get Cendox, Kaxium, and your favorite legend. I just got Kaxium, and I love it. Quote
Bfahome Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I think everyone should get one different set each, then we mail them all around so everyone knows what each is like. Impractical but effective. :D Quote
The Alchemyst Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Only reasons worth getting Gelu is his sweet blades and mask probably. Yeah...Gelu used to be one of my favorites but I don't like him much now that I've seen reviews and compared him to the others. Also, I need some advice.I can either get Gelu, Kiina, Ackar, and possibly Cendox as well. Either that or Thornatus or Titan Mata Nui. Which choice should I make? 3 Canisters and Cendox, Thornatus, or Titan MN? Unlike most I love Titan MN so I'm leaning towards him. =/ -Mesonak 3 Canisters and Cendox. Cendox is cheaper and seems pretty darn awesome. Or if it's between the last two, Thornatus. It has Tan. I think everyone should get one different set each, then we mail them all around so everyone knows what each is like.Impractical but effective. :D Lol, next thing we know is EB Bionicle Secret Santa. [-TA-] Quote
tao07 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Yeah...Gelu used to be one of my favorites but I don't like him much now that I've seen reviews and compared him to the others. Also, I need some advice.I can either get Gelu, Kiina, Ackar, and possibly Cendox as well. Either that or Thornatus or Titan Mata Nui. Which choice should I make? 3 Canisters and Cendox, Thornatus, or Titan MN? Unlike most I love Titan MN so I'm leaning towards him. =/ -Mesonak TOA.MATA.NUI. Definitely, sure, his color scheme sucks, but hey, it's a cool set, almost as good as Takanuva 08! Quote
Mesonak Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) tao07: My point exactly. And I absolutely ADORED Takanuva '08. Best set since V&F in '06 IMO. Lol Bfa. GOOD IDEA. =P See, thing is I don't care for Baranus, Cendox, or Kaxium much at all. I only want a select few pieces from each of those sets. Cendox: Yellow Kiina armor, Helmet. Kaxium: Black body and black limbs from Agori and helmet. Baranus: Helmet, Spikit helmets, and black Kalmah Whip. So nothing I can't get from Bricklink after a bit. =/ And yeah, I'm kinda leaning towards Thornatus. Although unlike most of you, I love Titan Mata Nui. Or maybe I should just save up and get Skopio. AGH SO MANY CHOICES. -Mesonak Edited July 23, 2009 by Mesonak Quote
dviddy Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 ohyeah and DV's an MOCist so I'm just surprised he didn't know they were the same length. Pretty sure the Vahki leg is slightly shorter, even if just by a few tiny unimportant increments. But the other point stands- the piece design tricks the eyes into thinking the lower legs are shorter than the lower arms. Besides, how often do I use Vahki legs? I hate those pieces, generally speaking. Quote
Brickthing Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Pretty sure the Vahki leg is slightly shorter, even if just by a few tiny unimportant increments. But the other point stands- the piece design tricks the eyes into thinking the lower legs are shorter than the lower arms.Besides, how often do I use Vahki legs? I hate those pieces, generally speaking. I think they are the same length stud-wise, but the Vahki legs are fatter so they look more stubby, especially in combination with the longer limb socket parts. Quote
Bundalings Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Pretty sure the Vahki leg is slightly shorter, even if just by a few tiny unimportant increments. But the other point stands- the piece design tricks the eyes into thinking the lower legs are shorter than the lower arms.Besides, how often do I use Vahki legs? I hate those pieces, generally speaking. Exact same length, but true, there is the illusion due to stubbiness. So true. Those pieces are only rarely useful. So I'm going to order Gresh, Tarix, and Takanuva tonight... and one Legend. I can't decide between Kiina and Mata Nui. =/ I like Kiina more, generally speaking. She's sleak and has a new build, and is pretty stylish in general. But Mata Nui is Mata Nui. At the same time, Ackar has stylish colors, and Stronius has a wicked club. =/ =/ =/ =/ =/ =/ But I'm leaning towards Kiina... ~Bunda Quote
Satellite Jack Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Exact same length, but true, there is the illusion due to stubbiness.So true. Those pieces are only rarely useful. So I'm going to order Gresh, Tarix, and Takanuva tonight... and one Legend. I can't decide between Kiina and Mata Nui. =/ I like Kiina more, generally speaking. She's sleak and has a new build, and is pretty stylish in general. But Mata Nui is Mata Nui. At the same time, Ackar has stylish colors, and Stronius has a wicked club. =/ =/ =/ =/ =/ =/ But I'm leaning towards Kiina... ~Bunda New Mata Nuis garbage. Titan Mata Nuis garbage. Maybe its me?.... Anyways I'd say get Kiina definitely. Quote
InnerRayg Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Got Raid on Vulcanus; I like it, doesn't read like the kind of Bionicle novel you're used to. Perhaps a side-affect of being in a universe without powers? In any case, I really like it, and believe it or not Gelu gets to be the hero for much of the book, although all the Glatorian do get a good moment to shine. Keep an eye out for a great cameo from Malum. Quote
Clonie Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Bunda - The fact that Mata Nui is Mata Nui trumps the actual design of the set (though it is good), so if I had to pick one I'd go with Mata Nui, unless you intend to get more Legends later, in which case get Kiina now and Mata Nui later. Quote
Mesonak Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Bunda: GET STRONIUS. XD I have Mata Nui Canister, Stronius, and Vastus. Stronius EASILY beats Mata Nui and Vastus, even though they're both awesome. Of course, I don't have Kiina, Ackar, or Gelu to compare them to. So I can't really compare them. Quote
Bundalings Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Bunda - The fact that Mata Nui is Mata Nui trumps the actual design of the set (though it is good), so if I had to pick one I'd go with Mata Nui, unless you intend to get more Legends later, in which case get Kiina now and Mata Nui later. I plan to get all but Vastus and Gelu, and since walmart.com's stock has changed since I was on earlier... and only Stronius and Kiina are available... Kiina it is. Gresh is out of stock too. D= ~Bunda Edit: Huh. I'm beginning to see a trend. I got Kiina first. Gali first. Vamprah first. Takadox first. Hahli and Tarix are COMBO BREAKERS, though. And if you want to go further back, Velox was the first I got... so was Guuhrak... and Gali Nuva... and Gali... and Gahlok Va... and Nokama... I guess I like blue sets. Edit2: Uhh... so they're charging me so much for shipping and tax. *looks on Amazon* Wow, the sets are almost the same price + free shipping. Sucks to you, Wal Mart. =P Edit3: Arrrrgh. Amazon won't ship Takanuva here. I could get Jetrax instead, but I plan on getting Thornatus, which has all the good qualities of Jetrax and then some. I guess I'll just get a couple Legends, and get Takanuva for full price at Kmart or something. They have a billion... Edit4: Ended up getting Mata Nui, Kiina, and Tarix. We haven't seen a good Kiina review yet, have we? Maybe I'll make one. Edited July 23, 2009 by Bundalings Quote
Shakar Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) I plan to get all but Vastus and Gelu, and since walmart.com's stock has changed since I was on earlier... and only Stronius and Kiina are available... Kiina it is. Gresh is out of stock too. D=~Bunda Edit: Huh. I'm beginning to see a trend. I got Kiina first. Gali first. Vamprah first. Takadox first. Hahli and Tarix are COMBO BREAKERS, though. And if you want to go further back, Velox was the first I got... so was Guuhrak... and Gali Nuva... and Gali... and Gahlok Va... and Nokama... I guess I like blue sets. (.....) Edit4: Ended up getting Mata Nui, Kiina, and Tarix. We haven't seen a good Kiina review yet, have we? Maybe I'll make one. Eh, what is Velox? Not even Bricklink recognizes it.Tarix is one of the most short lived sets I ever bought. I thought he would have been pretty cool looking, but when I finished building him I realized how bad looking he was: I hated his helmet, he was too short and stocky, he needed more Mata blue, the way he held his weapons was weird..I quickly destroyed him. If you bought him for the pieces, however, you should be pretty happy: the Mata blue pieces, the golden peices..oh well, guess you know which pieces he has if you own him. You should have bought Stronius IMO. He's standing in front of me and boy do I love him. My favourite 2009 set so far, with Mata Nui and Gresh coming close second(s?). I gave him the extra Skrall shield I have and he looks awesome. Love his helmet, love his armour (great use of the mace halves on the legs), love his club...he makes the Skrall look megablocking ridiculous. Yes, he's that badass. Shame he doesn't show up in the movie... Yes, do a Kiina review please! I haven't seen any good review of her yet, and I'm still thinking whether getting her or not... aw shoot, I'll most likely get anyway - Lego needs to be encouraged in doing girly looking sets and Kiina sure is girly. Don't care about the mediocre Vastus, Gresh's awesomeness makes him useless for my collection. But still, do a Kiina review. Blue sets used to rank highly in the canister gang for me (love Takadox and Hahli- Faxon= ), but this is slowly decreasing..Vamprah was awesome but Gali Mistake-a sucked. Tarix sucked but Kiina looks promising. Also, I think the colour schemes should be more innovative. What happened to the GITD blue in Takadox and Nocturn? What happened to the incredible dark blue+lime green combo? I loved those. Kiina brought back the much needed light blue (clawed light blue Inika feet FTW!) but I wanna see something new......orange and dark blue anyone? EDIT: Almost forgot. Does anyone recommend me Tuma? I wanted to get him to complete my Skrall Empire sets (well, I own Atakus but....destroyed. Eh, I hate Av Matoran designs), but the reviews I read of him weren't that...enthusiastic about him. Anyone can help? Shakar Edited July 23, 2009 by Shakar Quote
---Vertea--- Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 @Shakar: Why not Yellow and blue? When used correctly and with a well-designed set, that color combo could kill. Quote
S-N Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 So, I'm deciding on getting Mata Nui or Ackar. Which one should I get? Quote
Bfahome Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 So, I'm deciding on getting Mata Nui or Ackar. Which one should I get? Depends. Are you buying for pieces, new pieces, the character, or the figure itself? Quote
S-N Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Depends. Are you buying for pieces, new pieces, the character, or the figure itself? Character+Figure. Quote
Bfahome Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Character+Figure. Then you should probably go for Mata Nui. Quote
Brickthing Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 EDIT: Almost forgot. Does anyone recommend me Tuma? I wanted to get him to complete my Skrall Empire sets (well, I own Atakus but....destroyed. Eh, I hate Av Matoran designs), but the reviews I read of him weren't that...enthusiastic about him. Anyone can help? I got Tuma recently. He's got some pretty good parts compared to similar sized titans in the last 2 years, including lime mantax feet and five lime mahri blades. IMO the only problem with him is that he has a stickered helmet. Quote
VBBN Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 @Shakar; I am curious, why do you think Tarix sucked? I thought he was one of the best Glatorian. Beat Skrall, Malum, and Strakk by a long shot. (Vorox and Gresh can never be topped though) Quote
Zip Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Mainly because Tarix had the most bland build and end result of all the Glatorian. He had no special qualities about him besides the gold. Quote
Bfahome Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Plus the high number of colors kind of clashed. Blue, dark blue, trans-clear-blue, gold, silver, and trans-clear-green. And that's not counting pin colors. Quote
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