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Post by *Tahu_Nuva_Ninja* on Jul 14, 2008 16:11:46 GMT -5
Is takanuva really as tall as he is set-wise? If so, does that mean shadow Toa are huge?
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Post by Kefka, the God of Magic on Jul 15, 2008 21:49:44 GMT -5
Greg, I have a quick question for you which I probably know the answer to. On bzp, you said that there aren't anymore toa canisters in the Codrex. Is it possible the Nuva aren't meant to survive?  |
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Post by DEATH PANDA on Jul 16, 2008 8:24:42 GMT -5
Is takanuva really as tall as he is set-wise? If so, does that mean shadow Toa are huge? I don't think the set size is the same is storyline size. And seeing as Shadow Matoran are not Godzilla-sized... I guess Toa exhibit no size change on transforming into Shadow Toa. How many Shadow Toa exist in the BIONICLE universe right now, Mr. Farshtey? Is there a Shadow Toa in the works as a combiner model? As for that Purple thing... As far as the purple issue goes -- no idea. I have never heard of any focus group rejecting a purple set. I have, however, heard Global insist that the six main elements had to stay front and center. If there are other issues at work as far as purple goes, I am not aware of them. Greg The last time Purple was used... it was used on a Matoran of Earth... and when you play MNOG you'll see a number of Onu-Matoran with Purple colouring. I don't see anything wrong with a purple Toa of Earth... ... <_< >_>  |
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Post by aanchir on Jul 16, 2008 16:00:49 GMT -5
Is takanuva really as tall as he is set-wise? If so, does that mean shadow Toa are huge? I don't think the set size is the same is storyline size. And seeing as Shadow Matoran are not Godzilla-sized... I guess Toa exhibit no size change on transforming into Shadow Toa. How many Shadow Toa exist in the BIONICLE universe right now, Mr. Farshtey? Is there a Shadow Toa in the works as a combiner model? As for that Purple thing... As far as the purple issue goes -- no idea. I have never heard of any focus group rejecting a purple set. I have, however, heard Global insist that the six main elements had to stay front and center. If there are other issues at work as far as purple goes, I am not aware of them. Greg The last time Purple was used... it was used on a Matoran of Earth... and when you play MNOG you'll see a number of Onu-Matoran with Purple colouring. I don't see anything wrong with a purple Toa of Earth... ... <_< >_> Greg seems to feel set size is the same as story-size, in Takanuva's case. But, seeing as Gadunka was much bigger in story than in set, I'm going to wait until we see Takanuva in commercials, as those seem to be what we can trust most. Takanuva is bigger than the average Toa, though, on account of the energies of Karda Nui. It affects the heights of Av-Matoran similarly, even though they're only around one and an eighth times the height of a normal Matoran while Takanuva is one and five eighths the height of a normal Toa. |
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Post by -ShadowBolt- on Jul 17, 2008 10:03:07 GMT -5
Is takanuva really as tall as he is set-wise? If so, does that mean shadow Toa are huge? I don't think the set size is the same is storyline size. And seeing as Shadow Matoran are not Godzilla-sized... I guess Toa exhibit no size change on transforming into Shadow Toa.  All Matoran and Toa of Light (not sure about Turaga and other beings) are enlarged as a result of the energies in Karda Nui. So, Takanuva IS as tall storyline wise as he is set wise. 
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Post by DEATH PANDA on Jul 17, 2008 14:45:54 GMT -5
I don't think the set size is the same is storyline size. And seeing as Shadow Matoran are not Godzilla-sized... I guess Toa exhibit no size change on transforming into Shadow Toa.
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Post by aanchir on Jul 17, 2008 15:17:19 GMT -5
I don't think the set size is the same is storyline size. And seeing as Shadow Matoran are not Godzilla-sized... I guess Toa exhibit no size change on transforming into Shadow Toa.
-SB-Greg seemed to think that, but then when I told him of the variation in such sets as Krekka and Gadunka he merely told me "That's the best advice I can give you." So I'm holding out for commercials. Otherwise I'd have added his canon height to BS01 by now. |
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Post by Rabin on Jul 18, 2008 9:57:21 GMT -5
Wouldn't have Takanuva recognized Krika on sight, because Dark Mirror Krika gave him the flight virus?
Or was Krika in a different form in that pocket dimension?
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Post by Tanaku, Toa of Light on Jul 18, 2008 13:51:12 GMT -5
Hey Greg, quick question. If two Toa, lets say a Toa of Fire and a Toa of Water, both have an Iden and both leave their bodies, If the ToF entered the ToW's body, would the ToF be able to use the element of Water (and Vice versa). Also, would the ToF sound like himself, or would he have the ToW voice?
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Post by DEATH PANDA on Jul 18, 2008 15:12:01 GMT -5
Hey Greg, quick question. If two Toa, lets say a Toa of Fire and a Toa of Water, both have an Iden and both leave their bodies, If the ToF entered the ToW's body, would the ToF be able to use the element of Water (and Vice versa). Also, would the ToF sound like himself, or would he have the ToW voice? In our world, a person's voice has something to do with his/her body, so in the case of a brain-switch/soul-switch, the voice will most likely not change. Don't know if it's the same in BIONICLE. As for elemental powers... Is elemental energy connected to a Toa's body or a Toa's mind? |
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Post by Xanxost on Jul 19, 2008 20:35:50 GMT -5
You really haven't been on BZPower recently, haven't you? It's been confirmed a thousand times over there. All Matoran and Toa of Light (not sure about Turaga and other beings) are enlarged as a result of the energies in Karda Nui. So, Takanuva IS as tall storyline wise as he is set wise.
-SB- Greg seemed to think that, but then when I told him of the variation in such sets as Krekka and Gadunka he merely told me "That's the best advice I can give you." So I'm holding out for commercials. Otherwise I'd have added his canon height to BS01 by now. Well, Takanuva's Blog now mentions his size... "Gali looked at me as if she were just seeing me for the first time. “What happened to you?” she asked. “Your armor … your mask … and is it me, or have you grown bigger?” The darkening of my armor and mask I already knew about. It was a side-effect of the shadow leech attack on Metru Nui. But I had grown in size? Yes, I guess I had, though I had no idea why. What did it mean? Would it stop, or would I keep growing larger?" I don't know if the blog is considered 'canon'. |
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Post by Cosmo Kramer on Jul 20, 2008 6:39:49 GMT -5
Hi Greg. I recently picked up a Axelerar at a TRU near me. It was really cool but I decided to take a closer look at the massive box and saw what looked like two of the Rokoh ship flying out ogf the Codrex through what would be the Ignika symbol.
1) Does this mean the toa get into the codrex?
2) Did Antroz go into the Codrex and steel the Jetrax like that or did he pull Kopaka off?
3) Are the ships the weapons mentioned before by the OOMN that were in the codrex and able to defeat the Makuta?
4) Are the ships located behind the wall discovered in a flashback by Pokatu (mata) during the energy storm in BL10?
5) Inside the axcelerar are two extra panels behind the Midak Skyblasters. Is anything stored in there (masks, weapons) or is it unimportant for the storyline?
6) Why do the badguys like Jetrax and Vultraz shoot light at the toa. Will light effect them? If shadow was shot at toa, wouldn't it do more damadge?
7) When did Takanuva start growing in size?
8) Does Takanuva's size change have anything to do with the sundial he was given?
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Post by Tanaku, Toa of Light on Jul 20, 2008 16:01:04 GMT -5
I thought of another question. I read on Biosector that ever being has some light/darkness inside them. If a Toa (other than light), lets say Lewa, lost all his light being sucked out of him by an Avsa/shadow leach/Gorasts stinger, would he have more control over his shadow powers and retain his air element?
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Post by Greg2660 on Jul 22, 2008 10:08:33 GMT -5
TNT - Takanuva's size change has nothing to do with what the shadow leech did to him. It has everything to do with being a being of Light in Karda Nui, just as Av-Matoran are bigger than normal Matoran due to the energies there.
Kefka - I have already confirmed elsewhere that the Nuva do not die this year.
TOW - There are no Toa of Shadow extant in the universe right now and no plans for a combiner model of one. I have no problems with a purple Toa of Earth either, but I don't have any say in these decisions. It's a set designer thing.
Rabin - Krika was not in insectoid form in DM. He had no reason to be, it was not a place where that form would give him any benefits.
Tanaku - He would have the voice of the Toa whose body he was in, he would not be able to use that body's original elemental power.
DGH - 1) I can't discuss future storyline. 2) The "hijacking from Kopaka" thing got dropped because it did not match the CGI planned for later in the year. 3) No. The weapon Artakha referred to is knowledge. 4) See answer to #1. 5) Not part of story. 6) The Jetrax was not designed for use by Makuta, so it shoots what it shoots. And Vultraz's weapon is modified to shoot shadow. 7) When he got to Karda Nui. 8) No.
Tanaku - A Toa who is completely drained of light cannot use his original element, he can only use shadow.
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Post by Cosmo Kramer on Jul 24, 2008 16:03:10 GMT -5
1) What does the staff of Artaka look like? Will we ever see it?
2) If struck by an attack of shadow leaches, can midak light reverse the effect?
3) Where is the great being who made inanimate objects become living? Will we see him again?
4) Are you going to change Bionicle story.com? When?
5) Can Makuta split their antidermis and go into hundreds of Makuta armor at once?
6) Why would other stars fade from view when Mata Nui's death is coming but not the red star? (If the red star was fadeing, I thought you said that that is in another universe and uneffected by MN's death.)
7) When was Idris recruted by Lesovic?
8) When did Idris get changed by the Pit Mutagen?
9) Are Krana fully organic like the sea squid? Kratta? Krattana?
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Post by Bundalings on Jul 24, 2008 21:28:07 GMT -5
6) Why would other stars fade from view when Mata Nui's death is coming but not the red star? (If the red star was fadeing, I thought you said that that is in another universe and uneffected by MN's death.)
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Post by Kefka, the God of Magic on Jul 25, 2008 9:02:19 GMT -5
Greg, wouldn't Magnetism be redundant because we already have electricity, or vice versa? Or is this another case of Bionicle physics vs. Real world physics?
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Post by DEATH PANDA on Jul 27, 2008 23:38:53 GMT -5
Greg, wouldn't Magnetism be redundant because we already have electricity, or vice versa? Or is this another case of Bionicle physics vs. Real world physics? Magnetism and Electrics are unrelated in BIONICLE for the most part because: A) Tagret Makret don't know or care how they related. B) They are indistinguishable at a sub-molecular level... which Toa Powers cannot control. |
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Post by Tanaku, Toa of Light on Jul 29, 2008 13:24:43 GMT -5
What happened to the Olmak Takanuva used to transport himself between dimensions?
Which dimension Did Takanuva go to immidiatly after Dark Mirror, the Kingdom or the Journey of Takanuva?
Could the Olmak be used to transport someone from the Matoran Universe to the Red Star?
If Tahu activated his Kanohi Hau Nuva to sheild himself from Krikas Nyrah Ghost Blaster, would Tahu be able to shoot from behind/inside his sheild, or would he have to deactivate it first?
Does the same apply to the original Hau?
(from Biosector01)
The Mask of Clairvoyance is a Kanohi that can grant a form of extra-sensory perception, specifically the ability to gain information on an event, person or object without the use of the normal senses. Toa Norik has commented on how the mask uses the wearer rather than the wearer using the mask.
Does this mean that Gaaki could look at a Toa and the Mask tell her who the Toa is (name) and their element and stuff like that?
Does it also mean she could tell something is boobytrapped beforehand?
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Post by Xanxost on Aug 3, 2008 10:40:07 GMT -5
Which dimension Did Takanuva go to immidiatly after Dark Mirror, the Kingdom or the Journey of Takanuva? From BS01: "The Kingdom follows Toa Takanuva and bridges the gap between The Journey of Takanuva and Dark Mirror." So it looks like the correct order is Bionicle Legends 10, Journey of Takanuva, The Kingdom, Dark Mirror, then Takanuva's Blog. |
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Post by Greg2660 on Aug 8, 2008 17:26:52 GMT -5
BM - 1) I don't have plans to show the staff in story, since it's role is pretty much done with for now. 2) No. A 3) He is wherever the GBs are. 4) I'm not the web producer, BM. 5) No. 6) Red star question was answered already, I see. 7) Happened in the Lesovikk serial, which is still available on BIONICLEstory.com. Idris is currently with the Matoran on Voya Nui. Sarda is with Lesovikk. 8) See answer to #7. 9) Yes.
Tanaku - 1) The mask that first sent him on his way is with Brutaka. The one he used to escape the Toa Empire was lost in interdimensional space. 2) After DM, he makes it back to Karda Nui in his own universe. 3) Arguably, yes. 4) I am pretty sure we have shown in the past that you can't shoot out through the shield. 5) It means you are getting glimpses of the future.
And Xanxost is correct, although the blog takes place during BL #11, so they happen simultaneously.
Greg
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Post by Tanaku, Toa of Light on Aug 8, 2008 17:29:02 GMT -5
Why does the letters on the MoL in the movie translate to
Technic
Organic
Apps
One Destiny
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Post by Greg2660 on Aug 9, 2008 8:15:35 GMT -5
Not something I have info on. I had no involvement with MOL, and the person who was responsible for that message in the mask has not worked for LEGO Company for years now.
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Post by Tanaku, Toa of Light on Aug 9, 2008 14:21:56 GMT -5
1) How many books will we see next year?
2) Will we see Matoran/Toa/Turaga next year in the new universe?
2a) If not, do you think the fans will be angry?
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Post by Greg2660 on Aug 9, 2008 14:39:13 GMT -5
1) Two novels, and I believe three of the junior readers
2) I can't discuss this
2a) Some fans will get angry regardless of what we do. The point of the change we are making is to shake off some of the chains that come with seven years of continuing story -- eventually, inevitably, there is so much history that newcomers cannot find an easy way to get into it. Also, our feeling was that we had basically been telling one story for seven years, and it was time to end it and move onto a new chapter.
At the same time, that chapter is tied into what has been going on up to now. We are not done forever with what is going on in the Matoran universe, far from it -- it is the motivation for many of the events in the next story arc. If old fans choose 2009 as a place to jump off, they certainly can do that, but I think it will be worth staying on board. We have some good story planned as we start addressing some of the broader, more central mysteries of BIONICLE.
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Post by Tanaku, Toa of Light on Aug 10, 2008 4:21:01 GMT -5
So saying that we're not done in the MU, are you implying that we will return to the MU sometime in the future (other than in serials)?
Will we see any of the past characters in 2009 or beyond (other than in serials). (Not asking WHO we will see, but if we will see ANY even one character.)
If the Great Beings created the MU, does that mean there could be other MU filled with Toa, Matoran, Bohrok, a Great Spirit, etc? If there are other Great Spirits, does that mean the Ignika isnt the only of its kind?
I read that you have a list of approved names that you cant use beyond 2008 because of a new naming system (or something like that), will you be using those names in the serials or before the end of the year?
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Post by zakitano on Aug 10, 2008 5:08:38 GMT -5
Will we ever see Lessovikk again?
Has KN ever had Turaga?
Has Pohatu noticed his major color change yet?I know Taka has.
Is Lewa leader of the "air squad" in Karda Nui?
Who was the last king of Gondor?
Going back to a previous question, could matoran have anything built into them?
Fly on,
Zakitano
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Post by Greg2660 on Aug 10, 2008 6:18:36 GMT -5
Tanaku -- 1) All I can say is that a return has not been ruled out. That doesn't mean one is planned, just that no one in authority has said we can't do it someday. 2) Yes. 3) The potential exists for there to be other Great Spirits, but there is no evidence others were ever created. 4) If I have need of them, yes.
Zakitano - 1) Haven't decided yet. 2) No. 3) Sure he has. 4) No, Kopaka is. 5) Please don't send non-BIONICLE questions to me, I really don't have time. 6) Such as?
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Post by Cosmo Kramer on Aug 10, 2008 14:51:56 GMT -5
1) While Takanuva is growing, is the light in Karda nui slowly disapearing?
2) Can his lance shoot shadow energy as well as light?
3) Can someone reverse what a shadow leach has done?
4) Can Takanuva use up all of his light energy and become a toa of shadow?
5) If Takanuva uses his shadow energy, will he become a toa of shadow?
6) If Takanuva becomes a toa of shadow, will he start shrinking? (while in Karda nui)
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Post by Greg2660 on Aug 10, 2008 16:01:35 GMT -5
1) No.
2) If he holds it in his other hand, yes. It's a Toa tool, it channels his elemental power.
3) Yes
4) Yes
5) No, using shadow energy does not deplete his light.
6) No, because the shadow Matoran have not done so.
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All Matoran and Toa of Light (not sure about Turaga and other beings) are enlarged as a result of the energies in Karda Nui. So, Takanuva IS as tall storyline wise as he is set wise. 
