Disty
@distysayshi.bsky.social
Lego goblin & robot combat dork.
Less annoying in real life.
he / him | 33 (ugh) | Hampshire, UK
Less annoying in real life.
he / him | 33 (ugh) | Hampshire, UK
19. Vahki Zadakh
Got this guy on that Jersey holiday too IIRC. The 'transforming' feature was a nice touch, the integrated Kanoka launcher head was neat, I liked how we got some Mata parts in Metru colours, & Zadakh had the coolest staffs; with a mold clearly modelled after Gali's hooks from 2001.
Got this guy on that Jersey holiday too IIRC. The 'transforming' feature was a nice touch, the integrated Kanoka launcher head was neat, I liked how we got some Mata parts in Metru colours, & Zadakh had the coolest staffs; with a mold clearly modelled after Gali's hooks from 2001.
December 25, 2024 at 8:12 PM
19. Vahki Zadakh
Got this guy on that Jersey holiday too IIRC. The 'transforming' feature was a nice touch, the integrated Kanoka launcher head was neat, I liked how we got some Mata parts in Metru colours, & Zadakh had the coolest staffs; with a mold clearly modelled after Gali's hooks from 2001.
Got this guy on that Jersey holiday too IIRC. The 'transforming' feature was a nice touch, the integrated Kanoka launcher head was neat, I liked how we got some Mata parts in Metru colours, & Zadakh had the coolest staffs; with a mold clearly modelled after Gali's hooks from 2001.
18. Nidhiki
I wasn't expecting much, but Nidhiki surprised me with how cool it was as a set.
There isn't really anything like him. Maybe the Ussanui, but that's a vehicle; this was a being with a weird monster body.
It was also neat having set functions that didn't rely on gears for a change!
I wasn't expecting much, but Nidhiki surprised me with how cool it was as a set.
There isn't really anything like him. Maybe the Ussanui, but that's a vehicle; this was a being with a weird monster body.
It was also neat having set functions that didn't rely on gears for a change!
December 25, 2024 at 3:04 PM
18. Nidhiki
I wasn't expecting much, but Nidhiki surprised me with how cool it was as a set.
There isn't really anything like him. Maybe the Ussanui, but that's a vehicle; this was a being with a weird monster body.
It was also neat having set functions that didn't rely on gears for a change!
I wasn't expecting much, but Nidhiki surprised me with how cool it was as a set.
There isn't really anything like him. Maybe the Ussanui, but that's a vehicle; this was a being with a weird monster body.
It was also neat having set functions that didn't rely on gears for a change!
17. Krekka
Objectively, Krekka isn't really a great set, but I still love it.
He has an -aura-. The Kanoka shoulder launcher is also super satisfying to pop out & retract.
Looking back, most of my 'big sets' I got on holiday. I got Krekka in Jersey (the island) while the Athens Olympics were on.
Objectively, Krekka isn't really a great set, but I still love it.
He has an -aura-. The Kanoka shoulder launcher is also super satisfying to pop out & retract.
Looking back, most of my 'big sets' I got on holiday. I got Krekka in Jersey (the island) while the Athens Olympics were on.
December 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM
17. Krekka
Objectively, Krekka isn't really a great set, but I still love it.
He has an -aura-. The Kanoka shoulder launcher is also super satisfying to pop out & retract.
Looking back, most of my 'big sets' I got on holiday. I got Krekka in Jersey (the island) while the Athens Olympics were on.
Objectively, Krekka isn't really a great set, but I still love it.
He has an -aura-. The Kanoka shoulder launcher is also super satisfying to pop out & retract.
Looking back, most of my 'big sets' I got on holiday. I got Krekka in Jersey (the island) while the Athens Olympics were on.
Post a robot that's not from Star Wars or Transformers
December 25, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Post a robot that's not from Star Wars or Transformers
Here it is - thanks BS01!
December 24, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Here it is - thanks BS01!
16. Exo-Toa
The teaser for this set in the mini-comics was rad; I'll try to find it & post it.
If the Bahrag were Xenomorph Queens, this was the Power Loader.
I didn't get to pick it up until 2004 when I found it in a shop in Spain on holiday. Being able to mechsuit-up the Toa was fun.
The teaser for this set in the mini-comics was rad; I'll try to find it & post it.
If the Bahrag were Xenomorph Queens, this was the Power Loader.
I didn't get to pick it up until 2004 when I found it in a shop in Spain on holiday. Being able to mechsuit-up the Toa was fun.
December 24, 2024 at 2:15 PM
16. Exo-Toa
The teaser for this set in the mini-comics was rad; I'll try to find it & post it.
If the Bahrag were Xenomorph Queens, this was the Power Loader.
I didn't get to pick it up until 2004 when I found it in a shop in Spain on holiday. Being able to mechsuit-up the Toa was fun.
The teaser for this set in the mini-comics was rad; I'll try to find it & post it.
If the Bahrag were Xenomorph Queens, this was the Power Loader.
I didn't get to pick it up until 2004 when I found it in a shop in Spain on holiday. Being able to mechsuit-up the Toa was fun.
15. Cahdok & Gahdok
I wasn't expecting much from these; I only got them thanks to a 'damaged box' discount at Toys R Us. (I miss Toys R Us.)
They turned out to be kinda cool, with a genius snapping jaw function. Shame the 'disable opponent' feature wasn't quite as good as it was for the 01 Rahi.
I wasn't expecting much from these; I only got them thanks to a 'damaged box' discount at Toys R Us. (I miss Toys R Us.)
They turned out to be kinda cool, with a genius snapping jaw function. Shame the 'disable opponent' feature wasn't quite as good as it was for the 01 Rahi.
December 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM
15. Cahdok & Gahdok
I wasn't expecting much from these; I only got them thanks to a 'damaged box' discount at Toys R Us. (I miss Toys R Us.)
They turned out to be kinda cool, with a genius snapping jaw function. Shame the 'disable opponent' feature wasn't quite as good as it was for the 01 Rahi.
I wasn't expecting much from these; I only got them thanks to a 'damaged box' discount at Toys R Us. (I miss Toys R Us.)
They turned out to be kinda cool, with a genius snapping jaw function. Shame the 'disable opponent' feature wasn't quite as good as it was for the 01 Rahi.
14. Pohatu
Unlike the later scourge of 'clone sets', I liked how the OG Toa had subtle design changes to tell them each apart.
Pohatu had the most obvious change; his torso was upside down, so instead of swinging an arm, turning the gear on his back made him kick with his leg.
Unlike the later scourge of 'clone sets', I liked how the OG Toa had subtle design changes to tell them each apart.
Pohatu had the most obvious change; his torso was upside down, so instead of swinging an arm, turning the gear on his back made him kick with his leg.
December 22, 2024 at 1:36 PM
14. Pohatu
Unlike the later scourge of 'clone sets', I liked how the OG Toa had subtle design changes to tell them each apart.
Pohatu had the most obvious change; his torso was upside down, so instead of swinging an arm, turning the gear on his back made him kick with his leg.
Unlike the later scourge of 'clone sets', I liked how the OG Toa had subtle design changes to tell them each apart.
Pohatu had the most obvious change; his torso was upside down, so instead of swinging an arm, turning the gear on his back made him kick with his leg.
13. Tahnok
I remember being confused by the Bohrok when I first saw them. Where were their masks?
Still, they were very cool all the same. They're not my favourite Bionicle set line ever, but they're so cleverly designed for maximum playability; both alone & with the prexisting Toa sets.
I remember being confused by the Bohrok when I first saw them. Where were their masks?
Still, they were very cool all the same. They're not my favourite Bionicle set line ever, but they're so cleverly designed for maximum playability; both alone & with the prexisting Toa sets.
December 21, 2024 at 6:41 PM
13. Tahnok
I remember being confused by the Bohrok when I first saw them. Where were their masks?
Still, they were very cool all the same. They're not my favourite Bionicle set line ever, but they're so cleverly designed for maximum playability; both alone & with the prexisting Toa sets.
I remember being confused by the Bohrok when I first saw them. Where were their masks?
Still, they were very cool all the same. They're not my favourite Bionicle set line ever, but they're so cleverly designed for maximum playability; both alone & with the prexisting Toa sets.
12. Vhisola
The Toa Metru brought new colours & a LOT of new part molds.
The Metruan were also v. different, but I think it was smart to reuse older mask/feet molds. Probably just a cost-saving measure, but in any case, it felt like a reminder that this was still the Bionicle we knew & loved.
The Toa Metru brought new colours & a LOT of new part molds.
The Metruan were also v. different, but I think it was smart to reuse older mask/feet molds. Probably just a cost-saving measure, but in any case, it felt like a reminder that this was still the Bionicle we knew & loved.
December 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM
12. Vhisola
The Toa Metru brought new colours & a LOT of new part molds.
The Metruan were also v. different, but I think it was smart to reuse older mask/feet molds. Probably just a cost-saving measure, but in any case, it felt like a reminder that this was still the Bionicle we knew & loved.
The Toa Metru brought new colours & a LOT of new part molds.
The Metruan were also v. different, but I think it was smart to reuse older mask/feet molds. Probably just a cost-saving measure, but in any case, it felt like a reminder that this was still the Bionicle we knew & loved.
Plus it was my first time getting my hands on a McToran. (We didn't get the Happy Meal promotion here, & I didn't even learn about the Power Pack set til years later.)
I thought inventors were super cool as a kid, so Nuparu (the inventor of the Boxor) was my jam.
Cute little fella, ain't he? (2/2)
I thought inventors were super cool as a kid, so Nuparu (the inventor of the Boxor) was my jam.
Cute little fella, ain't he? (2/2)
December 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Plus it was my first time getting my hands on a McToran. (We didn't get the Happy Meal promotion here, & I didn't even learn about the Power Pack set til years later.)
I thought inventors were super cool as a kid, so Nuparu (the inventor of the Boxor) was my jam.
Cute little fella, ain't he? (2/2)
I thought inventors were super cool as a kid, so Nuparu (the inventor of the Boxor) was my jam.
Cute little fella, ain't he? (2/2)
11. Boxor
A weird set, with a daft name, an awkward silhoutte & an odd (albeit satisfying) play function.
But to me it represents the best of early Bionicle. Quirky, full of character, & wearing its Technic origins on its sleeve. (1/2)
A weird set, with a daft name, an awkward silhoutte & an odd (albeit satisfying) play function.
But to me it represents the best of early Bionicle. Quirky, full of character, & wearing its Technic origins on its sleeve. (1/2)
December 21, 2024 at 3:31 PM
11. Boxor
A weird set, with a daft name, an awkward silhoutte & an odd (albeit satisfying) play function.
But to me it represents the best of early Bionicle. Quirky, full of character, & wearing its Technic origins on its sleeve. (1/2)
A weird set, with a daft name, an awkward silhoutte & an odd (albeit satisfying) play function.
But to me it represents the best of early Bionicle. Quirky, full of character, & wearing its Technic origins on its sleeve. (1/2)
(Here is the winning build. I told you it sucked.)
December 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
(Here is the winning build. I told you it sucked.)
10. Toa Nuju
Back to Toa Metru. I won the Rahi contest (not a brag, my MOC was bad & AFAIK the UK winners didn't get into the Rahi Beasts book).
I won all 6 Toa! But I already had 4 of them, so Nuju is one of the only 2 I didn't end up with a double of (which is a shame; his mask & tools are rad)
Back to Toa Metru. I won the Rahi contest (not a brag, my MOC was bad & AFAIK the UK winners didn't get into the Rahi Beasts book).
I won all 6 Toa! But I already had 4 of them, so Nuju is one of the only 2 I didn't end up with a double of (which is a shame; his mask & tools are rad)
December 20, 2024 at 8:48 PM
10. Toa Nuju
Back to Toa Metru. I won the Rahi contest (not a brag, my MOC was bad & AFAIK the UK winners didn't get into the Rahi Beasts book).
I won all 6 Toa! But I already had 4 of them, so Nuju is one of the only 2 I didn't end up with a double of (which is a shame; his mask & tools are rad)
Back to Toa Metru. I won the Rahi contest (not a brag, my MOC was bad & AFAIK the UK winners didn't get into the Rahi Beasts book).
I won all 6 Toa! But I already had 4 of them, so Nuju is one of the only 2 I didn't end up with a double of (which is a shame; his mask & tools are rad)
9. Takua & Pewku
I know it doesn't look like much from the pics, but trust me that this set has a really cool scuttling function and is bursting with character.
There's even room on the back for Jaller, too!
I know it doesn't look like much from the pics, but trust me that this set has a really cool scuttling function and is bursting with character.
There's even room on the back for Jaller, too!
December 20, 2024 at 7:06 PM
9. Takua & Pewku
I know it doesn't look like much from the pics, but trust me that this set has a really cool scuttling function and is bursting with character.
There's even room on the back for Jaller, too!
I know it doesn't look like much from the pics, but trust me that this set has a really cool scuttling function and is bursting with character.
There's even room on the back for Jaller, too!
p.s. - you're damn right I rebuilt them into the Mana Ko as well. :P
December 20, 2024 at 4:26 PM
p.s. - you're damn right I rebuilt them into the Mana Ko as well. :P
Until I found a little supplemental instruction correction sheet in the box.
The bottom wheels were set a stud too far back; stretching the tracks too tight & stalling the motor.
I fixed the wheels & it worked great! Many fun days were had battling my sister & cousins on our lounge table. (2/2)
The bottom wheels were set a stud too far back; stretching the tracks too tight & stalling the motor.
I fixed the wheels & it worked great! Many fun days were had battling my sister & cousins on our lounge table. (2/2)
December 20, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Until I found a little supplemental instruction correction sheet in the box.
The bottom wheels were set a stud too far back; stretching the tracks too tight & stalling the motor.
I fixed the wheels & it worked great! Many fun days were had battling my sister & cousins on our lounge table. (2/2)
The bottom wheels were set a stud too far back; stretching the tracks too tight & stalling the motor.
I fixed the wheels & it worked great! Many fun days were had battling my sister & cousins on our lounge table. (2/2)
8. Manas
I LOVED remote control vehicles as a kid. But not like pro model-shop RCs; more like the naff stuff from the Argos catalog.
So RC Lego was like catnip to me.
I got the Manas for my birthday in Jan 2002; finished the first one and it didn't work. I was gutted. (1/2)
I LOVED remote control vehicles as a kid. But not like pro model-shop RCs; more like the naff stuff from the Argos catalog.
So RC Lego was like catnip to me.
I got the Manas for my birthday in Jan 2002; finished the first one and it didn't work. I was gutted. (1/2)
December 20, 2024 at 4:15 PM
8. Manas
I LOVED remote control vehicles as a kid. But not like pro model-shop RCs; more like the naff stuff from the Argos catalog.
So RC Lego was like catnip to me.
I got the Manas for my birthday in Jan 2002; finished the first one and it didn't work. I was gutted. (1/2)
I LOVED remote control vehicles as a kid. But not like pro model-shop RCs; more like the naff stuff from the Argos catalog.
So RC Lego was like catnip to me.
I got the Manas for my birthday in Jan 2002; finished the first one and it didn't work. I was gutted. (1/2)
Also on the topic of Slizer/Kanoka/'bamboo' disks; did you know you can clip them onto the back of a McToran's head to store them on their back, just like in the MNOG cutscenes?
(photo Memelovingfuck1985 on Reddit)
(photo Memelovingfuck1985 on Reddit)
December 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Also on the topic of Slizer/Kanoka/'bamboo' disks; did you know you can clip them onto the back of a McToran's head to store them on their back, just like in the MNOG cutscenes?
(photo Memelovingfuck1985 on Reddit)
(photo Memelovingfuck1985 on Reddit)
7. Toa Vakama
Another cool thing was the return of Slizer (aka Throwbots) discs as Kanoka. Didn't realise until years later that there's a nubbin on the launchers that you're supposed to slot into one of the 3 notches on the disc before firing. If you do that, it actually flies a good distance!
Another cool thing was the return of Slizer (aka Throwbots) discs as Kanoka. Didn't realise until years later that there's a nubbin on the launchers that you're supposed to slot into one of the 3 notches on the disc before firing. If you do that, it actually flies a good distance!
December 20, 2024 at 1:04 PM
7. Toa Vakama
Another cool thing was the return of Slizer (aka Throwbots) discs as Kanoka. Didn't realise until years later that there's a nubbin on the launchers that you're supposed to slot into one of the 3 notches on the disc before firing. If you do that, it actually flies a good distance!
Another cool thing was the return of Slizer (aka Throwbots) discs as Kanoka. Didn't realise until years later that there's a nubbin on the launchers that you're supposed to slot into one of the 3 notches on the disc before firing. If you do that, it actually flies a good distance!
6. Toa Onewa
Sorry if this turns into a Toa Metru thread for a bit; I have a lot to say about 2004!
I loved how the Toa's masks took design cues from their Turaga counterparts. It's especially subtle on Onewa, but it's there.
Also the mini CD ROMs were the best. Great interactive worldbuilding.
Sorry if this turns into a Toa Metru thread for a bit; I have a lot to say about 2004!
I loved how the Toa's masks took design cues from their Turaga counterparts. It's especially subtle on Onewa, but it's there.
Also the mini CD ROMs were the best. Great interactive worldbuilding.
December 20, 2024 at 11:53 AM
6. Toa Onewa
Sorry if this turns into a Toa Metru thread for a bit; I have a lot to say about 2004!
I loved how the Toa's masks took design cues from their Turaga counterparts. It's especially subtle on Onewa, but it's there.
Also the mini CD ROMs were the best. Great interactive worldbuilding.
Sorry if this turns into a Toa Metru thread for a bit; I have a lot to say about 2004!
I loved how the Toa's masks took design cues from their Turaga counterparts. It's especially subtle on Onewa, but it's there.
Also the mini CD ROMs were the best. Great interactive worldbuilding.
5. Toa Matau
2004 was a key year for me. Looking back, hyperfocusing on Bionicle got me thru some tough times that year.
The Toa Metru designs were a game changer. I remember seeing them first in the Lego Club magazine with a map of Metru Nui & being blown away by how different everything was.
2004 was a key year for me. Looking back, hyperfocusing on Bionicle got me thru some tough times that year.
The Toa Metru designs were a game changer. I remember seeing them first in the Lego Club magazine with a map of Metru Nui & being blown away by how different everything was.
December 20, 2024 at 11:43 AM
5. Toa Matau
2004 was a key year for me. Looking back, hyperfocusing on Bionicle got me thru some tough times that year.
The Toa Metru designs were a game changer. I remember seeing them first in the Lego Club magazine with a map of Metru Nui & being blown away by how different everything was.
2004 was a key year for me. Looking back, hyperfocusing on Bionicle got me thru some tough times that year.
The Toa Metru designs were a game changer. I remember seeing them first in the Lego Club magazine with a map of Metru Nui & being blown away by how different everything was.
4. Master Builder Set
I remember ordering this from the Lego S@H catalog. My mum's car broke down when we tried to drive home from the parcel office.
This set rules. IIRC the Rahi appeared on Bionicle.com way before the set was revealed. Each build is really fun & creative.
(photo All Out Brick)
I remember ordering this from the Lego S@H catalog. My mum's car broke down when we tried to drive home from the parcel office.
This set rules. IIRC the Rahi appeared on Bionicle.com way before the set was revealed. Each build is really fun & creative.
(photo All Out Brick)
December 20, 2024 at 10:55 AM
4. Master Builder Set
I remember ordering this from the Lego S@H catalog. My mum's car broke down when we tried to drive home from the parcel office.
This set rules. IIRC the Rahi appeared on Bionicle.com way before the set was revealed. Each build is really fun & creative.
(photo All Out Brick)
I remember ordering this from the Lego S@H catalog. My mum's car broke down when we tried to drive home from the parcel office.
This set rules. IIRC the Rahi appeared on Bionicle.com way before the set was revealed. Each build is really fun & creative.
(photo All Out Brick)