Hey all! :D Spinj's Back! :D
How are you all? Are you still enjoying Holidays? I have a sun burnt back at the moment from spending too much time in the swimming pool. XP
Well, I thought that today's post should be about BIONICLEs! It's a well loved theme, and I'm so glad it's came back! Did any of you read the BIONICLE books when you were younger? I did, and my three favorite characters were Gali, Lewa and Tahu.
The theme's global release date was January 1, however that may mean that the theme has probably been on shelves for about a week. I think it's coming out in Australia some time in February, so I'll have to wait one month before I can buy them.
I think that this is meant to be a Reboot season, so all that happened before it was discontinued never happened. It's a little disappointing, but hopefully the Reboot is good.
Here's the Legend of BIONICLE:
Many thousands of years ago...
The island of Okoto was a place of peace, where villagers lived in harmony with each other and their world. Two brothers, Ekimu and Makuta, used the natural elemental forces of the island to forge masks for the Protectors. The villagers used their masks to shape the island to suit their needs.
Ekimu wore the Mask of Creation, and Makuta the Mask of Control. But when the villagers come to value Ekimu's masks more, Makuta grew jealous. Defying all wisdom, he attempted to make the most powerful mask ever. When this experiment threatened the entire island, Ekimu managed to knock the mask off his brother's face, resulting in a huge explosion. Both brothers were knocked unconscious for thousands of years and their masks scattered all over the island...
Now...
Six brightly coloured comets have crashed on Okoto. From their midst come six mighty heroes, the Toa. These beings are foretold in Protector legend, who are destined to free the island from darkness.
Okoto has been overrun by skull spiders, dangerous beasts that only the Toa can hope to defeat. Accompanied by the Protectors, the Toa go on a quest to find the Masks of Power. These masks are the key to unlocking the Toa's fighting potential.
Even with the masks, can the Toa hope to stop not only a horde of terrible foes but their leader, the monstrous Lord of The Skull Spiders? And if they fall, waht hope can be left for Okoto and it's people?
The first mission of this Toa team may well be it's last...
The Toa are:
Kopaka, the Ice Toa. He is noble and reserved, and has a very strict
moral code. He believes that everything he does must be perfect from the
start, and he puts a lot of pressure on himself. Because of that he can
sometimes come across as being Cold to others.
Gali, the Water Toa. She is generally friendly and peaceful, but when her friends are threatened, then watch out! she becomes as fierce as the raging ocean. She also hates injustice, and is the most liked member of the team.
Pohatu, the Stone Toa. The toughest of the heroes, he is unyielding, fearless, and his stamina is second to none. He often takes lead when exploring or advancing into dangerous areas. He can be extremely stubborn, and that leads him to butt heads with Tahu and Kopaka.
Tahu, the Fire Toa. Hot headed and brave, he likes to think of himself as the most heroic of the group. This can lead him into trouble, but he seems to be naturally lucky, and always winds up on top.
Lewa, the Jungle Toa. He is a fast talking, "rush in first, ask questions later" daredevil who often gets into trouble with his attitude. His carefree way of life both endears him to his team mates and drives them crazy at the same time.
Onua, the Earth Toa. He is wise, grounded, and likes to meditate under the stars in his spare time - although he has been known to fall asleep while doing it! He doesn't talk much, but when he does, his teammates know to listen to him.
And those are the six Heroes! :D I've wondered why they have an Earth Toa and a Stone Toa (Stone and Earth are pretty much the same to me) but I suppose there was a reason for having two similar elements...
Here's a poster for you:
On Thursday I'll post about the new Elves theme. :) I'm really looking forward to it. I think it's the first theme aimed at girls that has a male character in the first lot of sets. And I can't wait to get Aira's purple hair. :3 :P
Well, it's my birthday tomorrow (I'll be 15!) and while there isn't much to be prepared, there is still stuff to do. Hopefully I'll get some LEGO in my presents!
See ya soon! :D
Spinj
