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Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 27, 2008, 09:12:26 PM
I don't know why I never thought of doing this any earlier. Since I'm clearly a Bionicle fan, it would make sense if I made a discussion topic about it.

One of the main reasons I'm making this topic is because I know that at least some of you have at least heard of Bionicle, but I would like to know how much you know about it. I'm interested if you follow the story, buy the sets, or do both (which is what I do). I'm also interested in hearing what you thoughts on it are, as well.

(P.S. This is my 1000th post! :wow )
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Drake on December 27, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
I used to follow the story and toy sets, then sometime after the Toa Horidika story/set I just seemed to lose interest and that was that.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Chiletrek on December 27, 2008, 10:44:23 PM
Hello:
 I know so few about that, but I still have one of them... I am not sure about the name but I think is Rahkshi Kurahk... I have the white coloured one :DD .
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Friendly Sharptooth on December 27, 2008, 11:33:21 PM
I still like bionicle. I had the six original Toa, but someone destroyed them. I didn't want to keep buying them and have them broken by someone again, so while I still like them and their story, I no longer puchase sets. (Sigh) Glad to know how much you like it too. However, with your vast knowledge of the subject, could you perhaps clear up the one thing about it that I didn't understand? It is in regards to Tahu's Hau mask of shielding. I read the vague description of what it does ten times, but I still don't understand how it works. It says that it protects him from attacks that he is aware of, but is uesless in surprise attacks and ambushes. I have thought of several explanations, but I doubt that any of them are accurate:
1. If he can see his opponent, nothing the opponent does can cause him bodily harm.
2. As long as he knows when and where someone will attack, he will be automatically protected from it.
3. If he is aware of a current attack, he can turn on his mask to protect himself, which I suppose would explain the ambush thing. But if he can turn it on and off, why ever turn it off?
I have other random ideas but I really don't need to list them all. So please, what exactly does his mask do?
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 28, 2008, 06:36:40 PM
The six original Toa as in the ones that were sold beck in 2001? Besides 2002 (or was it 2003?), there has always been six new Toa sets every year, and I've collected all of them.

How well do you follow the story? I've also collected all the books in the Chronicles(2001-2003), Adventures(2004-2005), and Legends(2006-2008) series, which basically tell the main parts of the story.

For your question about Tahu's Hau mask, I think explanations 1 and 2 work, but for  where you ask why turn off the mask power, I think I can explain why. Activating a mask power requires some mental concentration. Therefore, it would make sense why it would be difficult to keep it on all the time. It would also explain why it took the Toa Metru a long time to figure out how to activate their mask powers, as they had never used them before, at the time.

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I am not sure about the name but I think is Rahkshi Kurahk... I have the white coloured one.

Yes, you have the correct name. The white Rahkshi is Kurahk.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Friendly Sharptooth on December 28, 2008, 09:42:44 PM
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
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The six original Toa as in the ones that were sold beck in 2001? Besides 2002 (or was it 2003?), there has always been six new Toa sets every year, and I've collected all of them.
There was a toy store I used to visit all time. Whether the first six I saw were the very first ones or not, they were the first six that this store carried, so I assumed them to be the originals. I can tell you which ones this store had first and I guess you would then know what year they were from and if they were the first or not.
Tahu, Pohatu, Onua, Gali, Kopaka, and Lewa. And my favorite is definately Kopaka.
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How well do you follow the story?
I am sorry to say that while I still like the story, my knowledge is highly oudated. I read quite a few comic books featuring the six I mentioned, but that was years ago and I really haven't a clue what's going on now. Honestly, those six toa are the only ones I'm really familiar with, despite knowing that there are many others. I'm still a fan, but I mostly just think about it from time to time and don't actually collect their merchandise anymore. It's still good to know someone that likes it besides me though. You're the first one I've met that collects them like I used to. Nice to meet you! Later.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 28, 2008, 11:37:17 PM
Yes, those six were the ones sold in 2001 and were the first group of six sets.

If you're interested in learning more about the entire Bionicle story and additional information, I'd recommend visiting this website:

BIONICLEsector01 (http://biosector01.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)

It has a lot of information that I think the average fan wouldn't know about.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Chiletrek on December 28, 2008, 11:41:16 PM
Quote from: The Chronicler,Dec 28 2008 on  05:36 PM
Yes, you have the correct name. The white Rahkshi is Kurahk.
Hello:
 And thanks for clearing this up for me :DD . As for the link you gave us, I'll take a look at it :yes .
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 30, 2008, 09:52:59 PM
Feel free to use that link to catch up one whatever parts of the storyline you want to find out about, as long as you don't have a hard time finding them.

The last eight years of the Binoicle story have been great, and I feel that it is currently a good time for people to get into or back into the story, as an entirely new chapter in the story is to begin in 2009. All the new places and people will make it seem the first year again.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on December 30, 2008, 11:05:00 PM
I had two friends who liked Bionicle. Brothers, actually.

But they always pronounced it "By-Oh-Nickel" so I looked like a total idiot when I pronounced it like that at Comicon. :slap

That's really the only exposure I've had with the storylines.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Chiletrek on December 31, 2008, 04:46:52 PM
Hello:
 Thanks for all the info Chronicler, I'll see if I can catch some of the info about Bionicles, but no guarantees though :o .
 Right now I am far more excited to see the final chapters of Battlestar Galactica :wow . But with some luck, I'll be able to catch some of the Bionicle storylines :yes .
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on January 06, 2009, 08:29:46 PM
I just realized that if this topic is about Bionicle, I probably should at least post a link to the official Bionicle website.

BIONICLE The Official Web Site (http://bionicle.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx)

Just so you know, that website was just recently updated for the start of 2009.

There's so much new information there, and yet I haven't even had the chance to check it all out yet! :o
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on January 26, 2009, 08:11:02 PM
For those of you who don't know much about the Bionicle storyline, I recommend watching these two videos:

BIONICLE Retrospective (http://biosector01.com/wiki/index.php/BIONICLE_Retrospective)
This is a brief summary of the storyline from the beginning back in 2001 to the start of 2008.

The Final Battle Animation (http://biosector01.com/wiki/index.php/The_Final_Battle_Animation)
This one is less brief and describes some of the events in the second half of 2008.

If there are any parts you don't understand, either do some research or feel free to ask me (I'll probably give you answers that make sense).
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on February 10, 2009, 08:18:48 PM
For those of you who might have been interested in playing any of the games on Bionicle.com that were from before 2008, I've got bad news: They were taken down just yesterday. This was most likely to make room for the new game expected to come sometime this month. Still, I enjoyed playing most of these games. At least it's nice to know that some people on BZPower.com made offline versions of these games available for download. (I'll wait until another time to download them)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on February 17, 2009, 05:38:25 PM
Has anybody heard about the new Bionicle movie that's going to come sometime in the autumn of this year? I just read about it on BZPower.com, and I can definitely say that I'm looking forward to seeing it. :D
Title: Bionicle
Post by: jedi472 on February 20, 2009, 11:26:03 PM
I was a big fan of Bionicle right up until after the Mask of Light movie. Then I kind of lost track of it. Still, I have all the comics up until 2004, and I still love the first few storylines, especially the original.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on April 08, 2009, 07:54:52 PM
Is anyone else here a fan of Bionicle? :)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Compy-Rex on April 08, 2009, 07:56:49 PM
Me!

I've loved Bionicle since 2001, when I first got Gali.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on April 08, 2009, 11:17:06 PM
If you're interested in learning more about Bionicle, feel free to check out some of the links I've posted in this topic.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on June 01, 2009, 05:00:16 PM
Has anyone tried the new Glatorian game on Bionicle.com? It's been out for over a month now, but I wasn't able to try it out until just last week. It's a really great game, especially with its 3D graphics. You could either play it online (which requires a certain plugin), or you could download an offline version onto your PC or Mac.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Andy-rex on June 30, 2009, 05:39:16 PM
My first bionicle set that i ever baught was tahu,But over time i began to notice that i had a much larger interest in Pohatu.I have just about every set from 01 to 08.I might not be buying every set anymore because 1. they are beginning to get a little pricey and 2. I'm starting to realize they are mostly inika clones if you catch my drift ( the canister sets).

Some of my all time fav canister sets are the barraki,They were all so awesome and different in every way.I am one of the seldom bionicle fans that actually liked the piraka,Many people complained that they had too many powers but i beg to differ.For once a "bad guy" was actully a very tough foe,Instead of having one or two powers they had multiple things to help them squash any whp opposed them.

As for the story line,I drift in and out.The writer are constantly trying to think up new twists and turns but after 07 i really couldn't stomache the cliche story elements that were made to be read by kids.I really want like a graphic novel of some sort for older readers and NOT the toddlers.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on July 25, 2009, 09:12:12 PM
For anybody who's interested, you should check out the official Bionicle website: http://bionicle.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx (http://bionicle.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx) There's a few sneak peeks at the up-coming Bionicle movie, which I will definitely be seeing when in comes out in September. You might be pleasantly surprised at who some of the voice actors are.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on November 24, 2009, 06:00:10 PM
I just read the latest news from bzpower.com: http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=4419 (http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=4419)

Basically, what this means is that, after the beginning of next year, there won't be anymore new sets being released (at least in the foreseeable future). But the story will continue. Here's a quote from Greg Farshtey, the writer of Bionicle himself:
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If there is a bright side to this, it is this: in the past, the story has been very much shackled to the sets. It had to feature as many sets as possible for that year, it couldn't spend much time on past sets/characters, and was by and large confined to one location. Now the shackles are off. Stories can focus on a lot of characters or just a few, with any mix of old and more current ... stories you guys have wanted to see, but couldn't, because of the need to show current sets can now be delved into ... it is, in a sense, a whole new day for the BIONICLE story. LEGO is 100% behind keeping the story going on BIONICLEstory.com, and I gladly said yes when they asked if I would keep writing it. So let's take the story forward together from summer 2010 on.

Greg
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Compy-Rex on November 29, 2009, 01:07:55 AM
I'm not really surprised. I only had 5 2008 sets (Vamprah, Onua Nuva, Radiak, Solek, and the green Rockoh T3 or whatever) and 4 2009 sets (Stronius, Metus, Vastus, and Tarix) I plan on buying all the Stars, however. Well, once we learned about the Stars actually being in the story, I figured the end was near, but I figured there'd be at least some more sets. At least the story is continuing.

Bionicle will have a replacement in 2010 (Those rather bad looking Ben 10 sets will be for a younger audience). Look at Bionicle this way, like the undersea line, there was Aqua Raiders, maybe 2-3 years ago. Now there is an Atlantis line. Same with space. 2000-ish had Life on Mars, 2006-2008 had Mars Mission, now theres Space Police. Lego Technic had those Throwbots in the late-1990's, then Roboriders. Then came Bionicle in 2001. Think of it as a continuation, using existing parts and creating a new storyline.

Of course, I have recently got back into Bionicle, thanks to Vastus, Stronius, and the Stars. Not surprisingly, I receive my first Mctoran/Tohunga build (Huki) ever, the day after I learn of this. :rolleyes:

Anywho, The Chronicler, do you have a large Kanohi collection?
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on November 29, 2009, 02:00:02 PM
Let me put it this way, I'm handling this news far better than a number of people on bzpower. Besides, the story is still going to continue. Without any new sets coming, this will allow further character development of characters we already know instead of introducing new ones or transforming old ones.

Also, Lego will still sell buildable figures (which is what Bionicle sets really were), they just won't be called Bionicle. Those Ben 10 sets will be released in early 2010 (I'm obviously not going to buy those). A new line of sets will be released in summer 2010 which we won't know anything about until February, based on what I've heard.

Sure, I'm a little sad to know that the Stars will be the last Bionicle sets (as far as we know), but at least now I won't have to worry about overcrowded shelf space in my room. Also, if the new line of sets sell really well, there's a possibility that Lego may one day bring back Bionicle sets.

Edit: No, I never bothered collecting any Kanohi. I only bought the sets.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Compy-Rex on November 29, 2009, 02:05:24 PM
Quote from: The Chronicler,Nov 29 2009 on  01:00 PM
Also, Lego will still sell buildable figures (which is what Bionicle sets really were), they just won't be called Bionicle. Those Ben 10 sets will be released in early 2010 (I'm obviously not going to buy those). A new line of sets will be released in summer 2010 which we won't know anything about until February, based on what I've heard

Edit: No, I never bothered collecting any Kanohi. I only bought the sets.
Yeah. I won't bother with the Ben 10, but the unknown line I probably will buy.

About the Kanohi, I never really got any besides the ones that came with the figure. 8 1/2 years later, I regret not getting the Kanohi packs.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Tails_155 on December 16, 2009, 12:56:03 AM
One thing interesting about Bionicle: it has been a LEGO brand for basically a fifth of the company's history...
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on February 25, 2010, 06:15:53 PM
Thanks to my frequent visits to bzpower, I've known for nearly a month a few things about the new line of sets that will replace Bionicle sets later this year. They're called Hero Factory.

Some recent news from bzpower, some pictures and descriptions of these Hero Factory sets:
http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=4538 (http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=4538)
http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=4541 (http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=4541)

The story seems interesting to me. I also find the sets interesting, but I won't be buying any of them. (Mostly because I simply don't know where I would put them.)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on February 25, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
Also, there's a new game on Bionicle.com. It's a tower defense game (whatever type of game that's supposed to be). Here's the link, if anyone's interested:
http://bionicle.lego.com/en-us/games/agoridefender.aspx (http://bionicle.lego.com/en-us/games/agoridefender.aspx)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 26, 2011, 04:15:15 PM
With today marking my 4th year here on GoF, I decided to bring up this topic once more. Not much has happened for Bionicle recently, aside from the fact that Bzpower.com came back online about a month or two ago after the forums were taken down for months for a much-needed upgrade.

Anyway, if anyone is interested in playing any of the games that were once on the official Bionicle website years ago, I found a site where you can actually download them, though I have yet to find the time to try any of them. (Just so you're aware, this website is considered a fan project.)
Bionicle online games archive (http://bionicleonlinegamesarchive.weebly.com/index.html)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on May 31, 2013, 10:12:22 PM
Today's news on BZPower: the official Bionicle website on Lego.com will be taken down a few weeks from now.

I'll admit that I'm a little saddened by this, but given the fact that it's gotten virtually no updates since Bionicle ended nearly three years ago, the surprising thing should not be that it's being removed, but that it's been kept up for this long.

I suppose now is a good opportunity to mention a quote from the writer of Bionicle from a few years ago:
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Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, "No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back," it never WOULD have come back.
-GregF


One more thing: I recently found a fan project website where all past online games and videos are available to play, both online and for download.
BioMedia Project (http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Petrie85 on June 01, 2013, 05:17:54 PM
I never bought any of the bionicle's set at all. I never saw the point it was only gonna take up space and collect dust. But I knew people that loved them and collected all the hard to find sets and stuff. But I did see the three animated bionicle movies and they where pretty good not the best but okay.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on September 16, 2013, 08:40:21 PM
Today, September 16, marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the first Bionicle movie, Mask of Light. I know some members here have mentioned seeing this movie before, so I just wanted to point this out for everyone. I think I'll watch this movie again later this week, to mark this occasion.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Ptyra on September 17, 2013, 03:33:05 PM
Welp. Time to feel old *eye twitch*

That was the time that I really starting shipping. And shipping HARD.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 10, 2013, 10:00:29 PM
Someone on BZPower has recently completed a rather ambitious project: a complete dictionary of the Matoran language. If you've ever wondered about what the names of certain places or people mean, this massive fan project does a remarkably good job of explaining it all. I must say I am very impressed to see this guy went through so much time and effort to put it all together.

Here are the links to it, if anyone is interested:
Matoran Dictionary: Volume I (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=125479), Volume II (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=126342), Volume III (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=126552), Volume IV (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=126866), Volume V (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=126896), Volume VI (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=126897), Volume VII (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=126898), Volume VIII (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=732&showentry=127038)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on September 19, 2014, 10:40:54 PM
Big news! Earlier today, Lego officially announced that Bionicle will be returning next year! :D
http://bzpower.com/story.php?ID=6965 (http://bzpower.com/story.php?ID=6965)

The rumors have been going around the internet for weeks now, but I wanted to wait for official confirmation from the Lego company before getting my hopes up. Now that we finally have, I honestly can't wait to see what will be coming in 2015! :)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 22, 2014, 12:35:15 AM
What is so attractive about Bionicle? I'm just wondering, because I've got friends in all 3 of my fandoms who are super stoked about Bionicle. There are so many nostalgic toys from our youths, I'm just curious what Bionicle did so right. Don't mean to sound rude or dismissive or anything.
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Ptyra on September 22, 2014, 02:45:57 AM
Robots! Robots with their own world, language, and history!
I struggled with the appeal, but got sucked right into it after watching the first movie, going from "Uuuugh, this is so dumb brothers, why do you--*watches movie* I want bionicles for Christmas now!"

But yeah, we're pretty excited for the comeback...not sure if we'll still do the sets for Christmas thing (especially since the project to rebuild ALL the bionicles in the house has been put on hiatus :lol ), but that's still so cool!

But boy, the BZpower site hasn't changed at all since I was on the forums waaay back in 2005 and 2006...which makes me feel old...that was almost nine years ago
Title: Bionicle
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 22, 2014, 04:50:30 PM
Hmmmm, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for explaining :)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on October 09, 2014, 10:20:18 PM
Today, at New York ComiCon, the new Bionicle was officially unveiled. It is now confirmed without a doubt that this will be a reboot and not a continuation of the old story in any way. There's just way too many things right now for me to provide links to for more information, so I'll just point out the main site on lego.com.

http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle (http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle)

At this time, the only content there are short bios of the six Toa. Their personality quirks are a little different from the old story, but they still have the classic names (despite one of them having a typo).
Title: Bionicle
Post by: Ptyra on October 10, 2014, 06:10:58 AM
Hmmm...I am feeling a bit of conflict...but I'll wait to see what happens.

But beefed-up unable to tell jokes Gali, though! And serious but clumsy Kopaka! And hot tempered (as always...) but forgetful Tahu! AAAAH! *claps*
Title: Bionicle
Post by: ChaoticMistress on October 10, 2014, 08:04:31 AM
I quite love Bionicle so hearing some news about a reboot makes me really happy. :)
Title: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on December 20, 2014, 11:55:42 PM
There's been quite a few updates to the Bionicle website since my latest update here. Most notable is on the Story page, where the first three episodes (each of them only 90 seconds long) are now available to watch. Quite an interesting introduction to the new generation of Bionicle, I must say.
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: Gentle Sharptooth on May 06, 2020, 10:14:58 PM
I was huge fan of Bioncle, I collected all Toa, with gold and silver masks, all Bohrok (my favs) and the Bohrok-Kal.

My favs are Kopaka:

(https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/95776278_137059141242584_7490441471238078464_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=110474&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=K9X0bZF2ESUAX8nrtma&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&_nc_tp=14&oh=9ed1314ebcb23423e92ade266eb78b89&oe=5EDA49C2)

“Not luck. It's what you do that makes you a hero.”
-KOPAKA TO TAKUA, BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT

And  Bohrok Kohrak:

(https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/96243271_137057291242769_2063281587256033280_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=110474&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=wj2mrVaCZ0IAX8nLd4e&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&_nc_tp=14&oh=32f3fb3190ad7b0bd20b1a61bed7f54e&oe=5ED9480C)

Fun fact, Bioncle figures feature in the movie “Maid in Manhatten” starring Jennifer Lopez.
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on May 06, 2020, 11:40:16 PM
I'm honestly surprised it took this long for anyone to bother bringing up this topic. I mean, just look at my avatar, signature, and custom title, and you'll see how obsessed I've been with Bionicle for all these years.

Anyway, it seems the last time I posted here was near the end of 2014. Since then, Lego made an attempt to reboot the Bionicle series, using a completely new style and setting, with pretty much the only aspects that remained the same were then names of the six Toa, the main villain named Makuta, and everyone wears masks of power. The reboot lasted only two years - 2015 and 2016 - and many fans argue that it was most likely because there was not much effort put into telling the story, resulting in poor sales (poor enough that the supposedly planned third year ended up being cancelled).

I was huge fan of Bioncle, I collected all Toa, with gold and silver masks, all Bohrok (my favs) and the Bohrok-Kal.

I never got any of the extra masks or other collectible objects, but I definitely got all six of each of those series of sets and many, many more throughout both the original series (2001-2010) and the aforementioned reboot. I'd make a list, but it's very long. Once I can eventually find time for it, I'll be sure to come back here with a complete list of every Bionicle set in my collection.

If you're interested in a fansite about Bionicle, be sure to check out BZPower (http://www.bzpower.info/), which I always visit every day. (you'll find the forums here (http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php))

EDIT: Oh, and while I'm here, check out this video about the making of arguably the greatest Bionicle game ever made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmHmFmPM5Hk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmHmFmPM5Hk)

And if you're interested in that or other Bionicle website games (among other things) throughout its active years, then take a look at this site: BioMedia Project (http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/)
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: Gentle Sharptooth on May 07, 2020, 12:45:20 AM
I had both sets of all Six Toa (Original and Update), both sets of Bohrok. I sadly never got Teridax or “Makuta.” He was so much bigger and more expensive.

(https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/95377433_137090264572805_8401456403255918592_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=110474&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=_9onSwbJC5oAX-ZmafN&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&_nc_tp=14&oh=e11645e4199e4e962ab8bda82572bb5d&oe=5ED7FD7A)

I saw “Bioncle: The Mask of Light.”

I sadly never played any of the video ganes.
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on May 08, 2020, 01:15:21 AM
I'm sure I've made a list of my collection of Bionicle sets somewhere earlier in this topic, but since I've apparently not updated since the reboot series (commonly referred to by fans as "G2"), I think I'll go ahead and make a complete list of my entire collection.

Actually, I'll just make a complete list of what I consider to be every Bionicle set ever released, and the ones I don't have will be underlined on this list...

2001
6 of 6 Toa (Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Kopaka, Pohatu, Onua)
2 of 6 Turaga (Vakama, Nokama, Matau, Nuju, Onewa, Whenua)
6 of 6 Tohunga Matoran (Jala, Maku, Kongu, Matoro, Huki, Onepu)
0 of 5 other (Tarakava, Nui-Jaga, Nui-Rama, Muaka & Kane-Ra, Manas)
(14 of 23)

2002
6 of 6 Bohrok (Tahnok, Gahlok, Lehvak, Kohrak, Pahrak, Nuhvok)
6 of 6 Bohrok Va (Tahnok Va, Gahlok Va, Lehvak Va, Kohrak Va, Pahrak Va, Nuhvok Va)
6 of 6 Toa Nuva (Tahu Nuva, Gali Nuva, Lewa Nuva, Kopaka Nuva, Pohatu Nuva, Onua Nuva)
1 of 4 other (Bionicle Master Builder Set, Boxor, Exo-Toa, Cahdok & Gahdok)
(19 of 22)

2003
6 of 6 Bohrok-Kal (Tahnok-Kal, Gahlok-Kal, Lehvak-Kal, Kohrak-Kal, Pahrak-Kal, Nuhvok-Kal)
5 of 6 Matoran (Hahli, Macku, Matoro, Kopeke, Hewkii, Hafu)
6 of 6 Rahkshi (Turahk, Guurahk, Lerahk, Kurahk, Panrahk, Vorahk)
2 of 4 other (Jaller & Gukko, Takua & Pewku, Takanuva, Makuta)
(19 of 22)

2004
6 of 6 Toa Metru (Vakama, Nokama, Matau, Nuju, Onewa, Whenua)
6 of 6 Matoran (Nuhrii, Vhisola, Orkahm, Ehrye, Ahkmou, Tehutii)
6 of 6 Vahki (Nuurakh, Bordakh, Vorzakh, Keerakh, Zadakh, Rorzakh)
4 of 4 other (Toa Lhikan & Kikanalo, Turaga Dume & Nivawk, Nidhiki, Krekka)
(22 of 22)

2005
6 of 6 Toa Hordika (Vakama, Nokama, Matau, Nuju, Onewa, Whenua)
5 of 6 Rahaga (Norik, Gaaki, Iruini, Kualus, Pouks, Bomonga)
6 of 6 Visorak (Vohtarak, Boggarak, Keelerak, Suukorak, Roporak, Oonorak)
5 of 5 other (Roodaka, Sidorak, Keetongu, Toa Iruini, Toa Norik)
2 of 4 playsets (Visorak Battle Ram, Tower of Toa, Battle of Metru Nui, Visorak's Gate)
(24 of 27)

2006
6 of 6 Piraka (Hakann, Vezok, Zaktan, Thok, Avak, Reidak)
6 of 6 Matoran (Balta, Dalu, Piruk, Kazi, Velika, Garan)
6 of 6 Toa Inika (Jaller, Hahli, Kongu, Matoro, Hewkii, Nuparu)
3 of 4 other (Axonn, Brutaka, Umbra, Vezon & Fenrakk)
1 of 4 playsets (Race for the Mask of Life, Piraka Outpost, Lava Chamber Gate, Piraka Stronghold)
(22 of 26)

2007
6 of 6 Barraki (Kalmah, Takadox, Ehlek, Pridak, Carapar, Mantax)
4 of 4 Matoran & Hydruka (Defilak, Dekar, Thulox, Morak,)
6 of 6 Toa Mahri (Jaller, Hahli, Kongu, Matoro, Hewkii, Nuparu)
4 of 6 other (Gadunka, Hydraxon, Maxilos & Spinax, Nocturn, Toa Lesovikk, Karzahni)
0 of 3 playsets (Barraki Deepsea Patrol, Toa Undersea Attack, Toa Terrain Crawler)
(20 of 25)

2008
6 of 6 Phantoka (Toa Kopaka, Toa Pohatu, Toa Lewa, Makuta Antroz, Makuta Vamprah, Makuta Chirox)
6 of 6 Matoran (Tanma, Solek, Photok, Gavla, Kirop, Radiak)
6 of 6 Mistika (Toa Tahu, Toa Gali, Toa Onua, Makuta Krika, Makuta Bitil, Makuta Gorast)
2 of 6 other (Toa Ignika, Mutran & Vican, Makuta Icarax, Takanuva, Mazeka, Vultraz)
0 of 3 vehicles (Rockoh T3, Jetrax T6, Axalara T9)
(20 of 27)

2009
6 of 6 Glatorian (Gresh, Tarix, Strakk, Malum, Vorox, Skrall)
6 of 6 Agori (Raanu, Berix, Metus, Tarduk, Zesk, Atakus)
6 of 6 Glatorian Legends (Mata Nui, Ackar, Kiina, Vastus, Gelu, Stronius)
0 of 3 other (Fero & Skirmix, Tuma, Toa Mata Nui)
0 of 5 vehicles (Cendox V1, Kaxium V3, Baranus V7, Thornatus V9, Skopio XV-1)
(18 of 26)

2010
6 of 6 Stars (Tahu, Takanuva, Gresh, Rahkshi, Piraka, Skrall)
(6 of 6)

2015
6 of 6 Toa (Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Kopaka, Pohatu, Onua)
6 of 6 Protectors (Fire, Water, Jungle, Ice, Stone, Earth)
1 of 6 other (Lord of the Skull Spiders, Skull Warrior, Skull Slicer, Skull Basher, Skull Scorpio, Mask Maker vs Skull Grinder)
(13 of 18)

2016
5 of 5 Toa (Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Pohatu, Onua)
0 of 5 Creatures (Ikir, Akia, Uxar, Ketar, Terak)
0 of 3 Beasts (Lava Beast, Storm Beast, Quake Beast)
3 of 4 other (Kopaka & Melum, Umarak the Hunter, Ekimu, Umarak the Destroyer)
(8 of 17)

Put it all together, and the final tally of my collection of Bionicle sets is 205 out of 261!

Compiling this list took me quite a while, so I'll cover the other items in my Bionicle collection later.
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: Gentle Sharptooth on May 08, 2020, 01:19:50 AM
@The Chronicler You have quite the collection!
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: The Chronicler on May 10, 2020, 02:00:07 AM
Of course, being a huge fan of Bionicle, I've got much more than the sets. My collection also extends to books, movies, and games.

I've got practically every paperback book that was ever released over the years and read through each and every one of them. I didn't start collecting the comic books until the start of 2004, so my collection is missing issues 1-14 that cover the first three years, though I do have all nine graphic novels that compile all of the comic books and even include some exclusive content. If you're interested in the contents of those books and comics, don't worry about trying to search for them, because I recently came across a site that actually has all of that story content available that anyone can access: Wall of History (https://wallofhistory.com/index.html)

I've seen all four movies and have them all on DVD; Mask of Light (2003), Legends of Metru Nui (2004), Web of Shadows (2005), and The Legend Reborn (2009). I'm sure it can't be too difficult to find a way to watch them if you haven't seen any of them yet.

As for the games, I've got both of the games that were made available for PC, and completed both of them; Bionicle: The Game (2003) and Bionicle Heroes (2006). I've also played a bunch of online games that were available on the official website over the years; Mata Nui Online Game (2001), Mata Nui Online Game 2 (2003), Piraka Attack, Matoran Escape, Inika Island Assault, Voya Nui Online Game (all 2006), Command the Toa Mahri (2007), Battle for Power, Mistika (both 2008), and Agori Defender (2010). If you're interested in trying any of those games, both retail and online, they're all available on another site I came across: BioMedia Project (http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/). That site also includes all the online videos and animations over the years, including the Piraka/Inika animations that feature built-in games (which I've also played back when they first came out in 2006). I should note that since much of the originally online content uses Flash, which is due to be discontinued at the end of this year, you might want to consider checking out the games there while you still have a chance.
Title: Re: Bionicle
Post by: Gentle Sharptooth on May 25, 2020, 08:16:59 PM
@The Chronicler what made Bioncle your biggest fandoms if not biggest?