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Post by TheCookingMysteryRider on Oct 6, 2021 16:17:36 GMT
Proceed with your debates...but of course be civil. 
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Post by Emarcee on Oct 6, 2021 19:33:57 GMT
We could begin with Makuta (Teridax), one of the best written, most detailed, and arguably most powerful villains in LEGO's history. One who schemed quite intricately and was a prime example of the Xanatos gambit. That is, a plan in which as many foreseeable outcomes as possible benefit the creator. e.g. I put Mata Nui to sleep and you can't wake him up = I win. You wake him up > I take over his body = I win.
Aside from Mata Nui he is also the only character to have a presence for the entire lifespan of Bionicle. The mystery and terror his character inspired as to just exactly what all he could do to harm the Matoran is memorable whether you played Mata Nui Online in the early 2000s, or you were reading one of the comics further down the line and kept hearing mention of this mysterious 'Makuta'. His influence was such that even minor villains would be greatly empowered by and accidentally serve his goals without meaning to. He was able to trick his entire race of monsters who were just as powerful as he was into serving only him, and ultimately orchestrated the doom of all of them except himself (and one other who was the only to escape.)
BY THE POWER OF THE WAFFLE IRON!!!!
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Post by Tad on Oct 9, 2021 3:34:21 GMT
Vakama, in my opinion, was Bionicle's best character. Of all the Toa Metru/Hordika, he got the most attention, and I loved watching him grow over the course of the Bionicle series; from Matoran, to Toa, to Turaga. He had a fair chunk of character development over the course of the franchise, more in depth than the majority of Bionicle's expansive cast.
Certified Dictator
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Oct 11, 2021 17:51:34 GMT
Post by TheCookingMysteryRider on Oct 11, 2021 17:51:34 GMT
Hmm, yes, all wonderful takes, but for me, the best character of them all is the cameraman. ![[derp]](http://storage.proboards.com/6672327/images/YqNTPqyQUocVMYXZgUAI.png)
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Post by Emarcee on Oct 14, 2021 4:01:22 GMT
Hmm, yes, all wonderful takes, but for me, the best character of them all is the cameraman. While we're talking about cameraman we HAVE to acknowledge the cameraman who filmed Dragon Ball Z... I mean, he was nearly sent to another dimension witnessing those dimension zapping blasts I'm sure.
BY THE POWER OF THE WAFFLE IRON!!!!
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Post by mtown12 on Dec 9, 2021 3:31:58 GMT
For me, I always loved the Piraka, they were fleshed out so well in the first 5 Bionicle Legends books. HOWEVER, my favorite for each period are as follows:
2001-2003: Kopaka
2004-2005: Nokama and Nidhiki
2006-2008: All the Piraka + Takanuva
2009-2010: Mata Nui
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Post by TheCookingMysteryRider on Dec 24, 2021 5:41:43 GMT
For me, I always loved the Piraka, they were fleshed out so well in the first 5 Bionicle Legends books. HOWEVER, my favorite for each period are as follows: 2001-2003: Kopaka 2004-2005: Nokama and Nidhiki 2006-2008: All the Piraka + Takanuva 2009-2010: Mata Nui
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Dec 29, 2021 22:16:00 GMT
Post by Emarcee on Dec 29, 2021 22:16:00 GMT
For me, I always loved the Piraka, they were fleshed out so well in the first 5 Bionicle Legends books. HOWEVER, my favorite for each period are as follows: 2001-2003: Kopaka 2004-2005: Nokama and Nidhiki 2006-2008: All the Piraka + Takanuva 2009-2010: Mata Nui Tanma specifically stuck out as neat. It's rare to see a Matoran in the light of a competent, brave leader.
BY THE POWER OF THE WAFFLE IRON!!!!
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Post by TheCookingMysteryRider on Jan 6, 2022 23:07:47 GMT
...(And the Av-Matoran)... Tanma specifically stuck out as neat. It's rare to see a Matoran in the light of a competent, brave leader.
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Post by TheCookingMysteryRider on Jan 25, 2022 3:38:26 GMT
You know, all these responses are quite amazing, but those with true artistic taste know that the character that triumphs them all is...Voriki...
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Jan 30, 2022 20:36:43 GMT
Post by Emarcee on Jan 30, 2022 20:36:43 GMT
You know, all these responses are quite amazing, but those with true artistic taste know that the character that triumphs them all is...Voriki...  Ah yes. How could I forget. The most famous, totally not made up Toa. The most integral part of the story as a whole. So powerful that Greg Farshtey dared not write about him, for he knew a vengeful Voriki would appear to correct every small lore inconsistency with regards to his portrayal.
BY THE POWER OF THE WAFFLE IRON!!!!
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Post by TheCookingMysteryRider on Feb 1, 2022 20:47:04 GMT
You know, all these responses are quite amazing, but those with true artistic taste know that the character that triumphs them all is...Voriki... Ah yes. How could I forget. The most famous, totally not made up Toa. The most integral part of the story as a whole. So powerful that Greg Farshtey dared not write about him, for he knew a vengeful Voriki would appear to correct every small lore inconsistency with regards to his portrayal.
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Post by Emarcee on Feb 2, 2022 21:28:36 GMT
Ah yes. How could I forget. The most famous, totally not made up Toa. The most integral part of the story as a whole. So powerful that Greg Farshtey dared not write about him, for he knew a vengeful Voriki would appear to correct every small lore inconsistency with regards to his portrayal. Ehh... first wave G2 was a bit rife with clashing colors as well. Notably the golds on Kopaka and Onua, in my opinion. G1 thankfully has no shortage of unique designs. Although they might've gotten a bit iffy for some past 2008. Models would use less armor, especially the Makuta of that era. Pointing out multiple characters or teams is probably beyond the scope of this topic. I would propose trying to home in on specific characters. Sadly I think most Toa and Matoran are automatically ruled out since the titans of any year are automatically larger or more complex. Selecting one I like above all the others though is kind of next to impossible... I could point out Brutakka's menacing, tall frame. The creative way they gave his feet an extra toe. I could talk about Axonn's imaginative hands and satisfying axe. I could make mention of Nidhikki's unique spider body, or Krekka's mech-like design. Titan complexity is something that: while not consistent, remains quite nice throughout Bionicle's history.
BY THE POWER OF THE WAFFLE IRON!!!!
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Feb 3, 2022 5:57:51 GMT
-last edited on Feb 3, 2022 6:01:59 GMT by The J
Post by The J on Feb 3, 2022 5:57:51 GMT
For me, I always loved the Piraka, they were fleshed out so well in the first 5 Bionicle Legends books. HOWEVER, my favorite for each period are as follows: 2001-2003: Kopaka 2004-2005: Nokama and Nidhiki 2006-2008: All the Piraka + Takanuva 2009-2010: Mata Nui These are mine: 2001-2003: Kopaka and Takua/Takanuva 2004-2005: Nuju and Vakama 2006-2008: Matoro, Dekar/Hydraxon, and pretty much all the villains 2009-2010: All the Ice Glatorian/Agori ...Yeah, I'm always partial to the ice guys. 
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Post by The J on Feb 3, 2022 5:59:43 GMT
I guess now we can move on to favorable designs. The Toa Mata & Mahari are my favorite of the series, and I must give props to the first wave of G2 along with the Protectors. Anything after that hurt my eyes with the overdesign and clashing colors. Ehh... first wave G2 was a bit rife with clashing colors as well. Notably the golds on Kopaka and Onua, in my opinion. G1 thankfully has no shortage of unique designs. Although they might've gotten a bit iffy for some past 2008. Models would use less armor, especially the Makuta of that era. Pointing out multiple characters or teams is probably beyond the scope of this topic. I would propose trying to home in on specific characters. Sadly I think most Toa and Matoran are automatically ruled out since the titans of any year are automatically larger or more complex. Selecting one I like above all the others though is kind of next to impossible... I could point out Brutakka's menacing, tall frame. The creative way they gave his feet an extra toe. I could talk about Axonn's imaginative hands and satisfying axe. I could make mention of Nidhikki's unique spider body, or Krekka's mech-like design. Titan complexity is something that: while not consistent, remains quite nice throughout Bionicle's history. I loved the gold on Kopaka, but on Onua it was a bit weird.
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