pr0visorak Posted October 6, 2008 Commander: Welcome troopers! We have just received news that a historical bionicle has reappeared! You are going to be debriefed about it right now! Troopers: Yes sir! Commander: The name of this bionicle is called BRUTAKA Information Set name: Brutaka Set number: 8734 Number of pieces: 193 Minifig: None Theme:Bionicle Released: middle of 2006 List price: SGD$40/Euro 17.99 To see the pictures from brickshelf:pr0visorak's brickshelf To see pictures from bricklink:8734 Brutaka Bricklink.com 1)Welcome! Let’s begin with the box. (This box is not mine. Mine was thrown away by accident.) 2)Instructions Front page Pg29 of the instruction sheet Back page Advertising for some of the bionicle games and programs that are coming out. 3)Parts of the boinicle The overall I like his double edged sword. Reminds me of a duel lightsaber! The body The front part of the body is very unique. It has the same system as every bionicle does though. It has the 2 joints to connect the hands and other parts of the body. Back of the body The 2 weapons at the back can move! It is one of its special features! I will show you later. Right hand This is the hand carrying the sword. When the sword is taken out. It will look like the other and below. The sword can also be put in both hands! Left hand It has a nice claw that can still be a deadly weapon! The legs It is the same design for both sides. In actual size the foot is very big! The legs are also very long! The head This is one of the special designs of the set that I like. The eyes inside is red to give it that evil look! 4) Special design and features 2 extra knives It has 2 extra weapons at the back as shown before in the picture “Back of the body”. But when taken out as shown in the picture it looks as if it has 2 extra arms! 2 tubes This feature makes the bionicle look cool as it is connecting to its power source. <With this power he is able to wipe out six toa(heroes) and six matorans(citizens) at one swing of his sword.>(Quote from the bionicle wilkepedia) Detachable swords His sword is able to detach itself as shown in the picture which enables him to hold it both in both of his hands. Human Leg Brutaka’s leg is a design that is very interesting and rare. Unlike other bionicle’s legs, his has a “tube” connecting the leg together. It actually helps to support the leg better.This is quite similar to a human leg as we have a bone and a muscle that helps us to do the same. 5) Poses of Brutaka Normal pose Back pose Side pose The split 6) Ending This is what happens when you come unprepared for battle! Playability: 7.5/10 (Able to pose it to nice positions as to create a scene. Looks like a very nice decoration if you do not want to play with it.) Design: 8.5/10 (Amazing design, I like the way they kept the balance of gold and blue bricks. I also like the way they made him look evil.) Price: 9.5/10 (Although, I am a star wars fan and would much prefer to spend time buying Lego star wars. This set is definitely worth its price.) Overall: 8/10 (I fell that they should have created more special features like able to shoot bullets or something like that. However, it looks very interesting and nice if you use it as a decoration for your house like leaving it on a shelf) I would recommend this set to many people. It is really interesting and fun to build, if you are able to get the other bionicle Axel and join them together as I have. You will definitely be impressed when you remove both of them and join them together. This is a set I would recommend getting for children or committed builders of Lego! Next review: Republic gunship Commander:That will be all troopers!Dismissed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pencoin Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks for the review, it was pretty funny due to your like of knowledge in some areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zarkan Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks for the great review. I personally think that Brutaka was the best titan of 2006, and one of the best humanoid titans we've gotten. His color scheme is striking, his mask really unique, and the construction is actually fairly complex (unlike Axonn). Plus, with all those gold pieces, he's a great MOC'ing resource. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted October 6, 2008 Great Review! I disagree with grevious tht he was the Best titan o 2006, because I think V&F was the bast. However, Brutaka came in a close second. All of those gold parts are simply lovely. -VBBN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plural Posted October 6, 2008 Nice review. I'm a big fan of Brutaka and I have all of the other 2006 titans as well and it's safe to say that Brutaka easily outshines the rest. One of my favourite titan sets of recent years I'd have to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrinkledlion X Posted October 7, 2008 One of the most evilest Bionicles? He's like the most benign villain we've ever had. Good review otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zarkan Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) I disagree with grevious tht he was the Best titan o 2006, because I think V&F was the bast. However, Brutaka came in a close second. All of those gold parts are simply lovely Yeah, I know a lot of people probably think that. Personally, while I love old Vezon and Fenny too, I like Brutaka even better because he's far more useful for parts. V and F do have several cool molds, but a lot of the pieces are pretty generic (I'm really sick of Bordahk and Takanuva staffs!). Still, they both are awesome. Edited October 7, 2008 by Grevious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) Yeah, I know a lot of people probably think that. Personally, while I love old Vezon and Fenny too, I like Brutaka even better because he's far more useful for parts. V and F do have several cool molds, but a lot of the pieces are pretty generic (I'm really sick of Bordahk and Takanuva staffs!). Still, they both are awesome. Oh yes, well, I just take the staffs and sell them, or add them to my parts. You never know when you might need them. Edited October 7, 2008 by ~VBBN~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoking Posted October 8, 2008 I like your review on Brutaka. Was this reveiw in the Reviewers Academy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pr0visorak Posted October 10, 2008 Thanks for the comments and yes this was from the academy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
