Bfahome Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) ^ Summer. William Blaze: Nothing much new here, but once again I'm really wondering how anyone can actually like that new torso mold. It looks far too big on the actual set, and that emblem on the front drastically reduces its uses. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it's worse than the Hordika torso, which already was a very poor piece of plastic. Preston Stormer: Again, nothing much to say here, except that his color scheme looks terrible now, and his weapons don't look nearly as cool as I thought they did in the early photos. Come on TLC - they were fine the way they were, and now you had to change them for the worse! Are you talking about the actual torso pieces, or the armor that goes over them? Also, pretty sure Surge's weapons can be held two ways/have two connection points. Edited February 5, 2010 by Bfahome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickthing Posted February 5, 2010 First of all, what the heck is with that Bionicle logo on all of the Hero Factory sets? I know that this was announced a while ago, but it looks really weird, especially since the actual Hero Factory logo is on the top of the box. I guess I understand the strategy of this move, since it's basically TLC saying "look, this is close enough to Bionicle that you won't even notice that the original theme is gone," and yet it feels kind of cheap somehow. The reason we were told was it would help ease the transition between the two themes. While I'd prefer the logo not to be there, it will strengthen the theme name of Hero Factory by transfering the existing faith in Bionicle's theme name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorian Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) I'd say the toy fare cgi pics (adverts towards consumers) are more official than these ones (prototypes to get deals with retailers). So, probably stormer's weapon would look more like the cgi pic than the fair pic. (Actually, I see no difference, only that they forgot to attach the electricity to the right hand) Which kind of shows that the electricity / fire / etc effects are detachable from the silver thing, which is great. Adding the more detailed foot decoration and all. I think that all that is needed for the heroes to go to my approved list is that the emblems were removable from the rest of the chest decoration. What they are saying is basically that even though there are apparently ZERO pins or axles doesn't mean the set has to suck (av-matoran/agori I am looking at you) and they still can provide a good variability/amount of parts. I just hope the no pin/axle philosophy does get added to the larger sets though. Edited February 5, 2010 by vexorian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Iron Posted February 5, 2010 Preston Stormer? Thats Mark Surge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantoka_Chirox Posted February 6, 2010 Von and Rotor's names got the same font as the villians so they must be villians. And God do I wish that lego don't change the orange thornax launcher on Rotor *looks at box* D: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cryoshell Posted February 6, 2010 ...actually, are these new arms bendable? Look at the Furno Bike´s driver and compare with William Blaze one´s... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorian Posted February 6, 2010 ...actually, are these new arms bendable? Look at the Furno Bike´s driver and compare with William Blaze one´s... All we have of the bike is a pic of the box art, which is always a cgi... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted February 6, 2010 ...actually, are these new arms bendable? Look at the Furno Bike´s driver and compare with William Blaze one´s... Is the large font and bolding nessescary? And no, they are not bendable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Crazy One Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) Is the large font and bolding nessescary?And no, they are not bendable. Yeah, it cant be quite annoying to read. They are two different arm types. Edited February 6, 2010 by The crazy one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
80 Dollar Posted February 6, 2010 Yeah, it cant be quite annoying to read. They are two different arm types. Really? I can only see L shaped Agori arms and those straighter HF arms. Do you really think that Furno Bike has a unique arm piece made just for the set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
---Vertea--- Posted February 6, 2010 Really? I can only see L shaped Agori arms and those straighter HF arms. Do you really think that Furno Bike has a unique arm piece made just for the set? hallo 80. do you think you'll be the first to review these sets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
80 Dollar Posted February 6, 2010 hallo 80. do you think you'll be the first to review these sets? You guys are getting them sooner and sooner. I highly doubt I'll be able to get them first but I'll try to get them ASAP and review them here. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Crazy One Posted February 6, 2010 You guys are getting them sooner and sooner. I highly doubt I'll be able to get them first but I'll try to get them ASAP and review them here. ;) I hope am HF set will be my first review. I claim Xplode! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EspEth12 Posted February 6, 2010 When I first saw Xplode it reminded me of the green barraki, Ehlek. Anyone else reminded of that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
80 Dollar Posted February 6, 2010 When I first saw Xplode it reminded me of the green barraki, Ehlek. Anyone else reminded of that? He reminded me of Skrall. I just noticed that he has movable spiky part on his back as armor and so does Nebula with Bohrock shields. Interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
---Vertea--- Posted February 7, 2010 I don't care what y'all say about the horn, I think Corroder is a badarse. though I really hate the Ben10 legs I really hate Xplode's face- its hideous in a very non-cool way, but that's just my own preference. I'm a freak lol. Meltdown is still the best of the bunch, so no argument there... I already disliked Mark Surge, so I wasn't to terribly disappointed with the set. Willy Blaze isn't all bad, but still not as good as I had hoped. I'm really disappointed with your reactions to reused parts. Honestly? with all of the new parts that the Bionicle line has been spewing out, it's ab out damn time they had another use. I, for one was thrilled to see the return of Crosteseus' mask in blue, and the Phantoka wings on the dropship. Parts like that just make sense for that kind of thing, ya know? And the return of Hydraxon's face was kinda neat, too(though Von Nebula is a little disappointing on the whole...) but enough about that. My thoughts on the sets themselves: Dropship- VERY nice. a bit small, but looks very swooshable. blue is a nice color to see, and for once, the silver looks good-especially with the yellow. I think they did good on the panels- less gappy than previous airships. Furno Bike- Orange Pohatu Phantoka arm, orang bitil wings, orange bohrok head... all on a black and silver body! very nice sturdy design. The driver isn't even that bad(though he is entirely red). I'll be seeing this one in my collection. Von Nebula is a terrible design in that pic, but give the fact that his beetle shell is on backwards, I'm willing to be a properly built version could look decent. Rotor has the coolest face I've ever seen. Why? because it has no eyes. The orange and black is nice, and his design looks solid for a $20 set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artahn Posted February 7, 2010 Quick question: How does 80 Dollar get all of the sets so early?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
---Vertea--- Posted February 7, 2010 Quick question: How does 80 Dollar get all of the sets so early?! by being awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artahn Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Another question left... sort of answered, but not really... Edited February 7, 2010 by Artahn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted February 7, 2010 Distribution. His area gets them quicker than some areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toatali Posted February 7, 2010 Linky sorry if you've seen before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
---Vertea--- Posted February 7, 2010 Linky sorry if you've seen before OOH! that's new! where did you find it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Alchemyst Posted February 8, 2010 Looks like the stuff they had at the UK toyfair. They had pretty much the same thing for a Harry Potter Games set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted February 8, 2010 I just realized something. All the people's powers/elemental themes are obvious based on their names, besides Duncan Bulk and Jimi Stringer. Duncan Bulk is presumably metal-themed, given his weapon description in the first page and his outrageously metallic color scheme. But what about Jimi Stringer? Well, when you consider that his first name is "Jimi" with that precise spelling, that his description calls his tool a "multi-function sonic weapon", and the meanings that "stringer" would imply... he would seem to be a sound-based character, with a name that's quite possibly a reference to a certain very famous guitarist. All guesswork, but seriously, since he doesn't have "spider powers" or anything I can't imagine what else "stringer" is meant to imply. BTW, that new lineup image is hotness. Very ambiguous backdrop image, though-- I can only guess it's meant to show some "disaster area" the heroes might be called to (and even that's making a lot of assumptions). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickthing Posted February 8, 2010 Deeplinked for convenience. Is Mark Surge's electricity tool split in two in that picture? That would be great if the set can do that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
