Bionicle 2009 Discussion (Spam free)

[---Vertea---]

Not leaked yet.

I remember that there was a time when I had to wait until I got a catalogue or saw a commercial or saw the sets in stores before I knew what they were.

Patience.

Yeah... I remember, too. Like the Rahkshii. The first time I ever saw them was in a commercial. But then I found the internet. And my whole clock is wound differently. My expected time of info release is now earlier, and I'm not used to waiting anymore. A bit tragic, really- but funny at the same time.

[Bfahome]

Yeah... I remember, too. Like the Rahkshii. The first time I ever saw them was in a commercial. But then I found the internet. And my whole clock is wound differently. My expected time of info release is now earlier, and I'm not used to waiting anymore. A bit tragic, really- but funny at the same time.

The first time I ever saw a Bohrok was in a canister on the shelf of a store. I had no clue what their mask, function, or story was. I didn't even realize that the trans-color pieces were eyes until I saw the comics (hey, the Krana looked like faces and you could see them through the faceplate).

[Nightmare]

The first time I ever saw a Bohrok was in a canister on the shelf of a store. I had no clue what their mask, function, or story was. I didn't even realize that the trans-color pieces were eyes until I saw the comics (hey, the Krana looked like faces and you could see them through the faceplate).

I always thought the Bohrok Eyes were fangs until very recently.

And well... We're not over on 2009, why the heck do you want to see 2010? I mean really, I think this year everything is timed perfectly.

[HumanPackMule]

Yeah... before... 2005? I was totally unaware of sets until I got the new comic or something. I first saw leaks in 2006. They are both a blessing and a curse... more of a curse. But they're addicting. =/

Or you could get an actually good set with that same color scheme. Strakk.

~Bunda

I did get Strakk

[Mesonak]

Up until November 2008, I had to wait until I sw sets in store, or in my Lego Catalog. I didn't evem have a computer until September 2008.

For shame, I know. :P

But we should be seeing 2010 leaks late this month or late the next. If not that, around September. I google "Bionicle 2010" every day. XD

-Mesonak

[ShaddowCroc]

Last year the leaks came in early August, evidently much earlier than leaks usually present themselves. So early that evidently a few people began to think that it was all part of a weird conspiracy thing LEGO was pulling. So I don't think we'll see them this month. Maybe August though. I'm putting my bets on September or October.

(Or maybe TLG got better about preventing leaks since last year, and we won't see any leaks at all . . . )

[The Alchemyst]

First leaks I saw was '08. o.o I remember being ecstatic on B-shelf when I spotted them.

Before that, I did see BZP's coverage of Summer 2007 and Toyfair.

As far as I remember, Leaks are usually Sept-Oct material

The EB topic was started in Late September for '08.

School would have started by then. >.>

I'm personally interested in the new Launcher.

Sure everyone hates them, but it's still a nifty little thing the TLG whips up each time, always different in firing [Except for the ZSL attachment, but w/e]

And everyone is interested in the parts, mask and design.

Hopefully we get some sexy recolors/New masks.

[-TA-]

[Bundalings]

(Or maybe TLG got better about preventing leaks since last year, and we won't see any leaks at all . . . )

Here's hoping.

But lets remember, leaks or no, we aren't allowed to discuss leaks on EB anymore...

~Bunda

[Brickthing]

Here's hoping.

But lets remember, leaks or no, we aren't allowed to discuss leaks on EB anymore...

~Bunda

I'm pretty sure it was discuss yes, post or link to no. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

[The Nightwing Reborn]

Okay. I've finally decided on Mata Nui, Ackar, and Kiina. Now I'm left to desperately await more story. It's been a moderately boring week. I want to know more about the lab. All I can do for now is listen to RotGB...again.

In regards to 2010, here's hoping for parasite and spear launchers

[Brickthing]

Okay. I've finally decided on Mata Nui, Ackar, and Kiina. Now I'm left to desperately await more story. It's been a moderately boring week. I want to know more about the lab. All I can do for now is listen to RotGB...again.

In regards to 2010, here's hoping for parasite and spear launchers

Well, we know it's under Tajun and Mata Nui will discover it in the movie. Most likely through recognising and being able to read Matoran symbols on the entrance.

[Antrozek]

Well, we know it's under Tajun and Mata Nui will discover it in the movie. Most likely through recognising and being able to read Matoran symbols on the entrance.

Tajun and Tesara has subterranean thingies as i know

[Avohkahs' Sparks]

Tajun and Tesara has subterranean thingies as i know

I don't remember anything about Tesera.

[---Vertea---]

Hey, fellas- quick reminder. Be sure to check B dot com tomorrow morning for the new clip. Who thinks it's finally gonna be the Vorox fight? Action is good.

[Avohkahs' Sparks]

Hey, fellas- quick reminder. Be sure to check B dot com tomorrow morning for the new clip. Who thinks it's finally gonna be the Vorox fight? Action is good.

I sure hope it is.

[The Iron Knight]

Hey, I've a question for those who entered BZP's prototype giveaway:

If you were to win, what pieces do you hope to recieve?

If I won (which would be extremely unlikely), I'd like this, this, this, and the one one the left.

And, you're only allowed to enter your name once, right? If that's not the case, I think I screwed myself over. >_< Looks like I'm good. I hope I'm not the only guy out there who obediently entered only once. :P

Also, after playing around with the Cendox V1 for a bit, I gotta' say that it's a bit overrated. Those front blades are too loose, and move around too much. The launcher just hangs there, not adding to the "playability", as well. It's a great set, but I think that people are going after this as opposed to the superior Baranus V7.

Edited July 27, 2009 by The Iron Knight

[Bfahome]

the superior Baranus V7.

What superior Baranus V7?

Anyway, to answer your first question, the middle one, the one on the right, the visor, and the second from the left.

[The Iron Knight]

I think the Baranus V7 is superior to the Cendox V1. Those front blades annoy me too much. The Baranus V7's got a decent driver, the Spikit is pretty awesome overall, and the chariot... has no annoying flopping blades, and is very sturdy. It's definately not better than, say, the Thornatus V9 or Skopio XV-1, but it beats the hell out of the Cendox V1. As for the Kaxium V3, those gaps are an eyesore, so it's on par with the Baranus V7 (not that Baranus V7's an eyesore)...

[Bfahome]

I think the Baranus V7 is superior to the Cendox V1. Those front blades annoy me too much. The Baranus V7's got a decent driver, the Spikit is pretty awesome overall, and the chariot... has no annoying flopping blades, and is very sturdy. It's definately not better than, say, the Thornatus V9 or Skopio XV-1, but it beats the hell out of the Cendox V1. As for the Kaxium V3, those gaps are an eyesore, so it's on par with the Baranus V7 (not that Baranus V7's an eyesore)...

Spikit could be better, and the chariot is pretty lackluster.

I'd choose the Cendox any day.

[The Iron Knight]

Spikit could be better, and the chariot is pretty lackluster.

I'd choose lackluster over just plain flawed. :P

Doesn't really matter at this point, anyway, as I already got both.

[Brickthing]

Cendox has swooshability because you can move it like it would if it were real, wheras Baranus has none. I haven't tried yet, but I'm pretty if you dragged Baranus along a table the impression you'd get would be like pulling a toy horse and chariot, where the legs don't move making it look fake and un-realistic. Worse still, at least with a toy horse you can make it gallop, but a Spikit would be silly galloping, and if you try to make it crawl like a lizard it's ball-joint legs would bend around and look silly.

From that I'd say that the Baranus is more of a display set. Which is a pity, because as Bfahome said, the Spikit could be better, and the chariot is pretty lacklustre.

@Iron Knight BZP parts - I doubt they'd give you all masks, because those are the most valuable pieces, so they've got to conserve them for the best prizes only.

Edited July 27, 2009 by 3D Brickthing

[The Iron Knight]

Lol, I know they're not gonna' give me all masks (They're not gonna' give me anything, 'cuz I never win at these things), but I'd like at least one of those.

I guess that since I don't really play with my sets, I can like Baranus V7 better. 'Cuz that think looks sick on display with the Cendox V1 and Kaxium V3.

That also explains why Cendox V1's blades piss me off, since the thing won't stay still, it always falls to one side.

Edited July 27, 2009 by The Iron Knight

[Bundalings]

Hey, I've a question for those who entered BZP's prototype giveaway:

If you were to win, what pieces do you hope to recieve?

I just want the purple Gelu helmet...

~Bunda

[The Alchemyst]

Heh I don't remember any.

Frankly, I'd just like one that has MOCable colors. >.>

Knowing my luck, I won't win though.

Anyway, Cendox is the bomb.

The "Loose Front End"?

Steering. Awesome Steering.

It's a Speederbike. With Two Black Brutaka Blades. And Treads. And Mata Yellow.

For $20, I'd say it's a steal.

Baranus, has a thrown together Chariot and awkward Spikit , and while I like Sahmad, the overall mash of a bunch of silver parts is just not worth the $50.

[-TA-]

[---Vertea---]

I just want the purple Gelu helmet...

~Bunda

Someone already won it. I saw pics up on flickr. It's really really cool. And thank god the proud owner knows how to take pics.