10. Nuva
Toa Nuva is not only a lame retread of Toa Mata, but their masks are also mad ugly. All of the masks are atrocious and too big for the figures. But I especially dislike Gali Nuva's mask, which makes her look like she has huge pig nose, not cool at all. Also they advertised the weapons to be dual purpose, but Lewa's second purpose is just a unique pose. WHAT IS THAT???
9. Mistika
Much like everyone else, I also dislike the Toas in this wave. Not one, but two of them has nothing but their canons on them. That's not enough weapons in my book. I like the Makutas in this wave and I think the insect theme is very fun and well done. The slight variation of the Inika build also adds a layer of interest to the sets.
8. Rahkshi
The Rahkshi is such a cool concept!!! Assassins that are evangelioned by tiny evil shadow worms??? Sign me the fuck up! I really enjoy it when a wave has squishy collectible MacGuffins. Their hunched design and the spine also make them look so unique and sinister! The reason they are not higher on the list is that they are not only clone sets in build but also in looks. Moreover, I find that their staffs really hinder their posability. They can really only be in one pose.
7. Mahri
I never had one of these guys so I can't really speak on the build. But from the looks of it, the Toa Mahri has good variety for a Toa lineup. The trailer for the wave, where the ship lowers their weapons and their masks and the Toas suits up, is also the coolest thing in the world. I love their tubes and goggles. Great aesthetics. Very nice.
6. Metru
Once again I've never had a Toa Metru, but I have handled at least three of them at a friend's house. Many would say this is peak Bionicle, and I can see where they're coming from. It is the best blend of articulation and gear function of all of Bionicle, making them wonderful for both play and display. My one critique of this wave (and this is why I didn't get them when I was little) is that their masks are a little ugly. I don't really like how Matau has a HUGE chin. Nor do I enjoy how Nuju looks a little constipated.
5. Phantoka
The Toas in this wave are merely ok. Slightly better than the Mistika Toas but not by much. Kopaka is once again just manning the cannon and thats not good. The mid to bad Toas are however saved by the stars of the wave, the Makutas. The bat themed villains are really creepy, second only to the #1 on this list. I especially like Chirox, who has folded arms that can be expanded when flying. It makes him look extra bat-like. The orb that drop out of their chests are also such a cool idea! Makes them feel super alien and superior to the Mistika Makutas imo. Great!
4. Piraka
Yo yo Piraka, amirite fellas? Anyways, Piraka is in some way what Bionicle is all about. They're weird, they're a little nasty looking, and they're very very cool. I really like their organic faces and tails, it conveys the fact that they're their own species of guys very well. Iconic sets, iconic characters.
3. Mata
The boys (and 1 girl) that started it all!!! I love the Toa Mata because they're simply iconic. They may be simple compared to the later waves but god are they fun toys. I enjoy how they try to give the characters some variations in build and silhouette. I adore the gear function and the mask gimmick, I can spin their arms and have them wack eat other's masks for DAYS. last thing I like about them is just that their bright colours look great and eye catching in a lineup. Cool sets all in all.
2. Bohrok
Bohroks are the perfect villains. A creature that travels in swarms that can turn into a ball and also headbutt you??? Great! They're controlled by squishy MacGuffins??? EVEN BETTER!!! You just can't top the imagery of a Bohrok bursting out of its hole man, It's too good. The masks in their brains shooting out, attaching to the Toas' face and turn them evil is also a great way to introduce narrative tension in your legendary play experience.
1. Barraki
I love the Barrakis not only because they are my first ever Bionicles but also because they're the best ever. Not only are the each set a TOTALLY UNIQUE BUILD, They also intergrate their respective sea creature attributes so well! Its really cool that they are somewhat squishy and organic. it really puts the bio in bionicle. I adore the squid and think its so creative, and I like that they are tyrannical rulers of six kingdoms who gets banished to the deep sea that mutates you. So cool, so weird, 1000/10!
this is so true
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