Old Bionicle parts you'd want to see brought back for Gen 2?

[Takanuinuva]

Seeing as the Guurahk staff was used again for Pohatu and Kopaka. It had me thinking what other old Bionicle parts would still work for Gen 2

I personally want to see the Bohrok tooth make a comeback. http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=42074

There using Bohrok eyes in summer sets. Skull Scorpion and Skull Grinder. So why not this part as well.

Another part I'd like to see is the Vahki waist piece. http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=47330

It small and is good for making custom torso's so there's potential for it in CCBS

I'd also like to see this piece remolded into the new ball style. http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=x1192px1

Its unique and would help with more custom CCBS limb designs.

What pieces would you like to see come back for Bionicle Gen 2?

[One Very Agile Cat]

I absolutely agree on that last piece. It feels weird that it hasn't been remade, since the new socket design is perfect and it's a versitile piece. I'd honestly like to see all G1 Bionicle bones be remoulded to include the new socket, even the Glatorian limbs with the outward facing axle holes.

I'd like to see some weapons come back, like Hewkii Mahri's staff blade, in flat silver. They brought back Guurahk's staff head, afterall...

[GK733]

I absolutely agree on that last piece. It feels weird that it hasn't been remade, since the new socket design is perfect and it's a versitile piece. I'd honestly like to see all G1 Bionicle bones be remoulded to include the new socket, even the Glatorian limbs with the outward facing axle holes.

I'd like to see some weapons come back, like Hewkii Mahri's staff blade, in flat silver. They brought back Guurahk's staff head, afterall...

Guurahk's staff was used in the Stars Rahkshi (Zirahk) set .Not sure if the Hewkii's blade was even used in 2009 anymore .I really, really would like to see Kopaka's blade come back, quite possibly the most iconic weapon piece (used last on Stars Skrall).

[dviddy]

I'd also like to see this piece remolded into the new ball style. http://www.bricklink....asp?P=x1192px1

Its unique and would help with more custom CCBS limb designs.

This part forever. Otherwise I'm pretty set, to be honest.

[Iben]

A G2 equivalent of these : .

It's one of the things I want the most. As much as I like the torso armour, and as much as I'm aware of its usefulness when it comes to using it as shoulder armour or leg armour, it it's often too large and too gappy.

-Iben

[MakutaOfWar]

Heh, funny this came up because I just had a dream about a CCBS style Vahki leg. :P It was a little thinner in the dream though. But personal preference I would agree with the Hewkii staff and maybe add Lewa's katanas. :3

[Logan McOwen]

None of the old limb pieces whatsoever. In fact, absolutely none of the overtly greebled, specialised torso/limb/armour parts that came along in G1. It'd be nice to see new addons inspired by old parts, however - an armour addon with the corrugated feel of the Toa Metru leg piece would certainly be interesting, or something more angular like the Rahkshi leg piece. But, I really wouldn't like it if the CCBS was really overtaken with hyper-detailed nonsense, as things get too patchwork when that happens - case in point; most amateur G1 MOCs.

In regards to old parts being brought back, I definitely agree that the Vahki hip piece would be very nice to see. I myself have used it in a few CCBS MOCs, as it really lends well to the system. As for weapon pieces, I'd love to see the Air Katana make a comeback, as that piece is incredibly dependable. Same with that blade used for the Vorox's stinger. Oh, and as you said OP, the Bohrok tooth would be cool to see again, and likely could, seeing as it was used with Drilldozer.

Really though, I want G2 to be its own thing in regards to parts. While it was great to see the Guurahk staff blade again, and it's cool to use other old parts with G2 styled MOCs, I feel that new designs are what the reboot really needs. Be they inspired by old designs, or taken in an entirely new direction, I feel nuance and innovation should be the way to go.

Edited May 19, 2015 by LewiMOC

[DraikNova]

I think something square and strutted like the Hordika armor piece would be nice to see as an add-on or new shell. Besides that, only the 90 degree variant of the basic "hand" piece seems like it would be different enough to be worth it while still being usable as a CCBS addition. As for weaponry, I just want new designs, preferably integrated with CCBS more in some way.

[Lyichir]

I think bringing back at least one Bohrok shield would be a good thing. There are surprisingly few 5M round parts besides those, and they were great for small shields (or as armor or detailing on larger models). We certainly don't need twelve of them, though—one would be plenty! My vote would go to the Gahlok Kal shield, which was the last one to be used in sets (in the Bionicle Stars for the golden shield) and is generic enough that it could be used for plenty of applications. But the original Pahrak shield might be better, because of its more mechanical look and multiple connection points.

Besides that, some of the other suggestions, like that Y-joint, are great ideas. Others, like older limb pieces... not so much.

[Voxovan]

I would bring back some old Bionicle feet, like the Metru ones. Heck, I'd be even satisfied with Inika and/or Stars feet, which were last used in 2011.

[Pate-keetongu]

Yeah, the holy Y-joint, with new ball socket and without those rubber things in secondary color. That would be cool.

Not so excited getting old parts back, we have them already and they are usually pretty cheap on second hand market. Some recolors would be good, of course, old mask primarily, but not going to happen due to the new mask connection system.

But, after all, I'm happy as far as stupid Bordakh staff is never released again.

[Logan McOwen]

I would bring back some old Bionicle feet, like the Metru ones. Heck, I'd be even satisfied with Inika and/or Stars feet, which were last used in 2011.

I really don't think older feet would fit with the new sets, as they're way too detailed in comparison with the CCBS and even the new armour addons. But that's just me.

[Voxovan]

I really don't think older feet would fit with the new sets, as they're way too detailed in comparison with the CCBS and even the new armour addons. But that's just me.

Those feet did fit quite well in Drilldozer and Nitroblast in my opinion, not to mention that Lego still used Piraka feet in 2014 in Chima Action figures.

[Mandate]

None of the old limb pieces whatsoever. In fact, absolutely none of the overtly greebled, specialised torso/limb/armour parts that came along in G1.

Exactly what is wrong with introducing armor shells with intricate detail on them? You're not being forced to MOC with them or even buy any sets that would feature them, and if it's the simplicity of the standard shells CCBS has then you've already got them in massive quantities - they wouldn't be going anywhere.

And as for limb pieces, I can agree with you on lower arm/legs, but the upper leg/arm bones still have potential usage in sets today (case in point: Final Flight of Destiny's Bounty)

But, I really wouldn't like it if the CCBS was really overtaken with hyper-detailed nonsense, as things get too patchwork when that happens - case in point; most amateur G1 MOCs.

Again, you've already got the basic shells that wouldn't be going anywhere due to their ease of use in most places. And as for the "patchwork" look, it's not exclusive to the BBS (case in point: 2.0 Heroes)

Anyway, truth be told I don't want to see any particular piece brought back, but rather I see more potential in merging the two building systems into a single system. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and it would be great to see LEGO make an effort to bring both closer to Technic and System. The Mixels joints have made the problem worse by introducing a smaller-scale system that aligned with System and to an extent Technic, and CCBS is the elephant in the room that's growing fatter at an alarming rate the longer LEGO does nothing.

[MakutaOfWar]

I really don't see why people complain about G1's aesthetics being overly detailed, it was the way Bionicle looked afterall.

[Cheatster9000x]

Honestly, and this isn't something I could see happening any time soon, but a Metru head, with a ball cup, and perhaps slots on the side to place the new masks.

[The Kumquat Alchemist]

I really don't see why people complain about G1's aesthetics being overly detailed, it was the way Bionicle looked afterall.

I don't think anyone is complaining about the appearance of G1 BIONICLE per se; the issue that many have with it is the lack of element versatility resulting from the heavily greebled, piston-laden aesthetic.

[Mott the Brick]

I think I would like to see some of the old masks and more technic-styled pieces.

[CabooseBM]

I really don't think older feet would fit with the new sets, as they're way too detailed in comparison with the CCBS and even the new armour addons. But that's just me.

On one hand, I agree, on the other, I am so ridiculously desperate for new feet I'll take just about anything.

[Dragonic Toa]

Personally, I'd love to see Metru feet return, along with weapon pieces from 07-08, like Tahu Mistika's shield. Aside from that, I'd like some new masks to be based on the Mahri Kanohi.

[Timeline15]

I'd like to see all the other Rahkshi staffs come back. The Guurahk staff isn't remotely the most interesting of them.

Also, the Inika feet. they worked just fine for the fire villains, and any excuse to move away from the daft 2.0 feet is a plus.

[Lyichir]

I'd like to see all the other Rahkshi staffs come back. The Guurahk staff isn't remotely the most interesting of them.

Also, the Inika feet. they worked just fine for the fire villains, and any excuse to move away from the daft 2.0 feet is a plus.

See, I can see wanting different feet than the 2.0 feet. But why would you want the bestial-looking Inika foot back when the large beast foot from Invasion From Below pulls off that look so much better, and isn't yet available in as many colors?

[Aanchir]

For some reason I'm not as bothered by the current selection of feet as a lot of people... honestly, I like the "2.0" foot a lot better than a lot of BIONICLE feet just in terms of its heel not protruding so far back from the ankle. That was always something that bothered me about a lot of BIONICLE feet, hence why the Toa Mata foot was always one of my favorite BIONICLE feet — it didn't have that issue. If we did get any different feet in sets, I'd rather they be brand-new feet rather than just feet that trade the flaws of the "2.0" foot for flaws all the current feet have been fortunate enough to avoid.

Anyway, there honestly aren't a whole lot of G1 BIONICLE pieces that I'd want to see back, as a lot of them either don't fit with G2 BIONICLE aesthetically or have practical limitations. For what it's worth, the Gali hook is one I've never really tired of, though. It's compact, it's simple from a molding standpoint, it's a versatile shape, and it has good connection points. I can't think of WHAT you might need it for anymore, but if the situation arose where you needed that shape for a model, bringing it out of retirement wouldn't be a bad call.

And the Gahlok-Kal Shield is probably the most simple, versatile Bohrok shield, and a 5x5 circular dish is a useful shape to have. I also like the Gahlok Shield, but I have a feeling that in a lot of cases you'd want to avoid that overt fin shape unless you actually intended it as a fin.

Generally, there aren't any shells I'd want to see back. Most BIONICLE G1 shells either had really specialized textures, really specialized connection points, or both. Even with the few I really like, it's hard to tell just when they would ever be useful for a set that there wouldn't be any modern Technic or CCBS alternative.

One of the most useful BIONICLE joint pieces I know is the Vahki hip joint. I wouldn't mind those making a comeback.

And finally, some of the parts that have continued to appear in sets since BIONICLE ended, like the Zamor Sphere, large aircraft wing, small aircraft wing, and insect wing have proven their usefulness. I would not mind if these appeared in BIONICLE again, although I think those two aircraft wing elements should be reserved for vehicles. I can't imagine them being fitting for G2 BIONICLE characters based on what we've seen of G2's aesthetic so far.

[DraikNova]

The 2.0 feet also work great to add vent details to large MOCs if put back-to-back (sole-to-sole?) or just to fill up some gaps.

[One Very Agile Cat]

People don't like the 2.0 foot? What's wrong with it? It's a fine foot piece, and like DraikNova said, putting them sole-to-sole makes for cool armour pieces.