8940 Karzahni

[dviddy]

You need to get a life. Your lurking around the BIONICLE Forums pointing out every little thing you hate. Who spends time on something they don't like? Put some positive in your comments. I avoid your comments in this forum just because they are always negative.

I have a life, thank you. And there's no lurking. Yes, I do point out the things I dislike. I'd point out the things I liked, but dang it all, there's just not much of it these days. I find the only redeeming quality in most recent sets is that I can buy them for pieces to stock up for MOCs, and that's about it.

Besides, I don't see all the positive comment people getting told to balance it out with some negative. Irony is grand.

I avoid all your comments because they're always negative. You come off as a fan who doesn't know how to say no.

See, it's great fun to turn it around!

<<DV>>

[Starwars4J]

You need to get a life. Your lurking around the BIONICLE Forums pointing out every little thing you hate. Who spends time on something they don't like? Put some positive in your comments. I avoid your comments in this forum just because they are always negative.

Then you're not needed on this forum if you're going to have an attitude like that. You don't like the negatives being pointed out? That's too bad, they ARE flawed, and people need to show it from all angles. You're probably just used to blind fanboyism to the product, and think any criticism is too much. If that's the case you're the one who really needs to grow up |-/

[Shine]

Hmmm,i don't think the thing is a medical droid,but rather a trap X-D

Karzahni used to modify Matoran, it could have been one of his operating tools.

[Kahgarak]

Karzahni used to modify Matoran, it could have been one of his operating tools.

I have examined the thing,and if you look closely,if you push the center thing,it traps whatever Matoran touches it,because of the blades wrapping themselves around the Matoran.It's a mechanism similiar to the '04 Titans.

[JoeMI6]

I'll probably find myself getting this set. But not mainly because of Karzahni himself, but because of his great lime and green parts. Also, I really like the look of the two matoran that come with him. I'm sure this set will be a welcome addition to any Bionicle fan's collection.

[Darkness Falls]

He's poorly built, and uses some of the same techniques I grew bored with last year (the lower legs, specifically). MOCers did the Hordika head thighs a long time ago, and I didn't like it then, and I don't know. The colors are messy, two-tone pieces suck. His head looks terrible, and is in no way befitting the character description (personality, not looks) we were given. The hands are bulbous and odd looking, and what's with the Takadox blades on the chest? He looks fat and stout, and not in a cool way.

Plus, the whole 'mutated' thing is clearly another story excuse for something that doesn't match what we were told to begin with.

It's a mess.

<<DV>>

Well said. That's the Darth Vader I like to hear.

I have a life, thank you. And there's no lurking. Yes, I do point out the things I dislike. I'd point out the things I liked, but dang it all, there's just not much of it these days. I find the only redeeming quality in most recent sets is that I can buy them for pieces to stock up for MOCs, and that's about it.

Besides, I don't see all the positive comment people getting told to balance it out with some negative. Irony is grand.

I avoid all your comments because they're always negative. You come off as a fan who doesn't know how to say no.

See, it's great fun to turn it around!

<<DV>>

While DV does post very negative comments on the sets, he does so with purpose. I agree with him on the most part, because I know where he's coming from. I was around back in 2001 and 2002, where fantastic sets like the Bahrag were brought into being, and the concept that they brought with them was slowly eaten away by fans wanting more articulation and simpler functions. But I'll wait to see the outcome of this set, because I .:think:. it has potential.

I have been wrong.

[Visorak-kal]

To take into account further views on it:

1. I agree with Zane. Why, LEGO, why does every set have to be built of Piraka or Inika one-piece bodies! I'm really hoping though, that perhaps Karzahni has more build around the body than previous sets. He seems to bulky to rely only on that Piraka body. At least we have a new Piraka body color.

2. The Takadox claws are pointless. I would have preferred something less bulky than Ehlek faces for hands, though they do look cool with the chains.

3. Darth Vader, the lower legs were used in Brutaka, Kardas ,and Umbra last. I agree that another leg could have been used, but I also think that the Piraka legs go well with the set. What leg would you have preferred? In my opinion, I think LEGO should turn to the techniques used with Botar (the combiner) last year; it allowed for long legs AND long thighs, without the typical leg usage. (You can see it in his instructions and pics of him.)

4. The Hordika heads are okay with me. They look well on the set, though I'm not sure how I like the use in general. I will have to wait and see the actual set from people who have it.

5. I don't mind two-tone pieces, and I actually love the head, as I like the usage of Pridak feet.

6. In this case, Darth Vader, the mutation may have been decided before the set came out, because Karzahni as a character was decided before the set was released. But you can't really just blame mutation; the story DOES exist to promote sets, so anything that happens in the story to main characters (Inika bulb-heads, anyone?) is an excuse for the sets. (Not saying that the sets are bad.)

7. The disappointed thing is the whole Karzahni color scheme mess. The color scheme on this set is great, in my opinion, but we've had confirmation that Karzahni is black and gold. The Atlas picture and this set match nicely, but both of them are wrong! Mutation, again, is an excuse, as Darth Vader pointed out.

8. Overall, a nice set, due to the Matoran, trap, and Karzahni himself. He looks great to me, I'm liking what may turn out to be a better build than as of late, (though why the Piraka torso and Takadox claws are in, I am not sure.) I may get it, but I'll wait for the new Toa with vehicle to finally decide. I'm also glad to see the return of a function in a set.

VK

[Zaktan of the Shadows]

I have examined the thing,and if you look closely,if you push the center thing,it traps whatever Matoran touches it,because of the blades wrapping themselves around the Matoran.It's a mechanism similiar to the '04 Titans.

Nice observation!

-ZotS

[zero1312]

8-

[dviddy]

3. Darth Vader, the lower legs were used in Brutaka, Kardas ,and Umbra last. I agree that another leg could have been used, but I also think that the Piraka legs go well with the set. What leg would you have preferred? In my opinion, I think LEGO should turn to the techniques used with Botar (the combiner) last year; it allowed for long legs AND long thighs, without the typical leg usage. (You can see it in his instructions and pics of him.)

The basic principle behind the leg has been used since '05. Take the piston out, and you have almost the same design as Roodaka or Sidorak's legs. Same with Axonn and Brutaka's legs. A sem-complicated upper leg, with a one piece, shorter than it should be, lower leg. Now with pistons!

It's boring and repetitive. As is all the friggin' humanoid boxed sets. Gadunka's the only one we've gotten in forever that's not a beast with a rider. He's the first one in forever that's just a rahi. I want more of these. I'm really glad to hear the new toa comes with a vehicle, because I miss those too (The Boxor is probably the coolest set ever).

<<DV>>

[Dino_Bot]

Its an OK 'cle, but......

I've seen better. LIKE MY BRAND NEW TARAKAVA NUI.

Sorry, just had to scream that.

[Darkness Falls]

Its an OK 'cle, but......

I've seen better. LIKE MY BRAND NEW TARAKAVA NUI.

Sorry, just had to scream that.

Egotistical much?

[Visorak-kal]

The basic principle behind the leg has been used since '05. Take the piston out, and you have almost the same design as Roodaka or Sidorak's legs. Same with Axonn and Brutaka's legs. A sem-complicated upper leg, with a one piece, shorter than it should be, lower leg. Now with pistons!

It's boring and repetitive. As is all the friggin' humanoid boxed sets. Gadunka's the only one we've gotten in forever that's not a beast with a rider. He's the first one in forever that's just a rahi. I want more of these. I'm really glad to hear the new toa comes with a vehicle, because I miss those too (The Boxor is probably the coolest set ever).

<<DV>>

Okay, I see. I thought you were talking about the fact that Umbra, Brutaka, and Karzahni are share the exact same lower leg piece. (The Piraka one.) I agree, though. That's why I mentioned the legs used on Botar; they make him much taller, and they do not follow the same exact design used since 2004 (in Krekka). Plus, if they use that design without the hassle of limited pieces (Botar was a combiner), they can have some nifty ideas.

I like some of the humanoid box sets, but I agree there are a lot. Some Rahi would be nice. There's basically one unnecessary humanoid set; Keetongu. He's a Rahi; why does he have to be humanoid? I too am glad of the Toa with vehicle.

VK

[Zaktan of the Shadows]

If you don't mean Titan sets being rahi, theres Thulox and Morak too.

-ZotS

[Kynok]

If you don't mean Titan sets being rahi, theres Thulox and Morak too.

-ZotS

Yes, but Thulox and Morak are the exact same build. So basicly its just one Rahi, in two different colors.

[Shine]

I have examined the thing,and if you look closely,if you push the center thing,it traps whatever Matoran touches it,because of the blades wrapping themselves around the Matoran.It's a mechanism similar to the '04 Titans.

It. Has. No. Function.

Build it and you'll see.

[Kynok]

It. Has. No. Function.

Build it and you'll see.

It has to have a function! What good is it without a function? There must be something we can't see.

[Zaktan of the Shadows]

Well, why wouldn't it have a function?(unless it has storyline significance...)

-ZotS

[Shine]

It has to have a function! What good is it without a function? There must be something we can't see.

All it does it sit there and look pretty...ugly.

Well, why wouldn't it have a function?(unless it has storyline significance...)

-ZotS

The hell if I know. *wacko*

[Darkness Falls]

All it does it sit there and look pretty...ugly.

The hell if I know. *wacko*

I doubt they would put it there for NO REASON, buddy.

[Shine]

I doubt they would put it there for NO REASON, buddy.

It's called filler.

[Starwars4J]

I doubt they would put it there for NO REASON, buddy.

That was a bit of an attitude, don't you think? >:-( Why are you getting so defensive? Everyone just calm down, people are allowed to believe what they want, and whenever the product comes out and you can see it and build it with your own hands, you'll know for sure. But giving attitude towards other members because they say something that contradicts your opinion isn't a good idea

[Kahgarak]

I'm going to prepare my victory dance for when it turns out that it IS a trap. ;-) :-D

[vahkimetru]

Methinks...

Karzahni himself looks nice. A bit thrown together, but not too shabby. The squid launcher really makes me pissed, but then, I can always take it off. The Matoran are horrendous, with their enormous feet, ugly weapons and scuba tubes. The only good thing about them is the blue ruru. *wub*

The trap, launcher, whatever it is looks weird, but I'll have to wait to see what it does to judge it. :-)

Edit: Upon further inspection, Kahgarak's theory can be supported...

[Strikin' Venom]

I'm pretty sure it's a trap. You can see the bendy rods pretty clearly...