@@AlexanderConklin199 Not getting enough views to pay the bills, so I’m trying to find a combo that’ll get more clicks. I spent months on this video, so it’s worth searching for a headline that’ll sell papers.
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The shocked audience reactions to the Rahkshi get funnier when you consider that these scenes were removed in the German dvd cut of the movie to keep the child friendly rating.
It didn’t scare me as a kid, in fact I thought it was freakin rad, but looking back the Rahkshi having their faces split open like a flower to reveal their Kraata was maybe a bit too hardcore for a kid’s movie
I hated the fact that we only got these cut versions, not just with madk of light Basicly all exept Legend Reborn were changed for the german versions even thou i would have loved the full versions The creation of the first 3 rakshi for example were cut but the later 3 werent..... so dumb.... or the small scene after they blasted open the suva at the great temple, they removed the "jumpscare" where the one rakshi stuck its hand up from the hole They also cut the simular scene from the beginning in Web of shadows too WICH WAS MEANT TO BE A MORE CREEPY MOVIE!!! WHY GERMANY? WHY?????
The Rahkshi are easily some of the best villains to appear in any children’s media ever. Everything about their design in both the sets and the movie is just so cool and intimidating. It’s also quite funny that they were given pearlescent parts that make their colours brighter than the Toa instead of darker like you’d expect from villains, and that somehow works perfectly.
"i likes ya, and I wants ya." Said the Ignika. "Now we can do this the easy way, of se can do this the hard way. The choice is yours." You know what happened. *In his last moments, matoro felt no fear*
To be fair, it would have worked better had they gone back to the stud for the Toa Metru. It's more likely that they just did this to create a more reliable joint for the masks since later releases were going to be less focused on them, and the lore just kinda lined up properly.
@@VestedUTuberOn the contrary, it shows just how diminished the Toa Mata and Nuva were compared to the Golden Age Toa and due to the canister degradation.
@@Draezeth It definitely does, although in most (not all) situations where you would use them like that, you could still use an OG bionicle head as an attachment point. Wouldn't be as secure, though.
If you're a fan of Death Note, get this: Matsu from Bionicle 2 and 3 is voiced by the English voice actor for Ryuk AND The voice actor for Vakama voiced L!
Can we also mention how unbelievably hard Nathan Furst went on Mask of Light's soundtrack? A legit orchestral backdrop that made the movie seem like the epic that 8-year-old me thought it was.
All of his Bionicle movie soundtracks are certified classics. I love how he keeps the main theme motif thought all three movies, but altering it to fit the new setting and atmosphere.
38:14 Dude, this is beautiful. For some reason the way you compare the bionicle to family and friends together with the subtly movement make them come to life in some way, and it kinda makes them feel like much more than just simple toys. Like each figure represents a part of your life. I love bionicle and watching this video and this scene in particular made me look at my own collection and appreciate the toys even more
I've come to really enjoy Bionicles as models, cause like... The masks are JUST expressive enough and yet JUST blank enough that you can read so much emotion into them that isn't implicitly there. I'm glad you like it!!
@@JettKuso I totally get what you mean. When putting it like that I even start appreciating the Nuva masks a lot more than I used to. The tohunga/Matoran for me especially feel like they are in an expressive/expressionless middle ground that feels relatable yet alien at the same time, since they don’t have the same transparent eyes as the toa, which I’ve always loved. A lot of people prefer to swap the tohunga heads with mata heads so that they get the same eyes but to me personally I think it kind of ruins the charm of the little guys.
I am very confused, and i grew up with Bionicles 20 years ago, hell, i only found out there are comics and online games like a year or two ago, we didn't really get any Bionicle commercials on TV in Iceland back then and i lived in the middle of nowhere so there were no toy stores near me
@@D34thGr1mR3 whatever you do, avoid spoilers as much as possible and get yourself caught up. At minimum with the comics and movies, there is other stuff as well though.
@notmyname4478it is written "you're allowed to write whatever you want, whatever kind of world you want, with whatever content you want. Ask Japan about hentai, there really are no rules. As long as it sells"
I think he was worried that romantic attraction would imply sex at some point, and that's not why they are called *Bonk*le. If I remember, Greg was pro what we now call platonic love, wanting to be together because we make each other stronger, wanting to be together in spite of those that seek to divide us further and further, not satisfied until we are compartmentalised individuals living in fear of the other.
Not only was this made for six-year-olds, there's also a massive gender disparity in the characters. If this franchise had shipping, it would be gay or love triangles. It's better off without it.
The "Sports!" part of the video made me realize that Lego has been wanting something like Ninjago for a while. A small game that you can play with Lego so there's another way to use then.
Didn't they give up on the game side of ninjago like immediately after the first wave though? It seems more like it's a reoccurring theme of lego really really wanting to include game systems in there story series and then having to exclude them when that's not the reason people are getting them lmao. I could be wrong though
@@voidaspects9173 no Lego brought the spinjitzu mechanic to the toys quite a few times. There were the original top spinners, the ones that like burst open, and the flying ones, those are all the ones i can really remember. Lego also had a sports line in 2000 that involved mechanical or spring loaded toy mechanics with Basketball, Football/Soccer, and Hockey (which even used Bionicle parts in it, look them up they're...interesting). Not to mention the Lego board games they released in the early 2010's, so yeah Lego really has an obsession with game style play features, there's definitely way more i just can't remember
Another really great put together video! Fun fact: the endgame for MNOG2 originally would have pitted Hahli against a Rahkshi in each village, putting her kohlii skills to the ultimate test! This is why the matoran and the rahkshi toys both have the "hockey gimic"!
I like how this can be understood as either Hahli fighting Rakshi with a kohlii stick, or her and Macku playing kohlii in the Rakshi league, against antidermis mechs twice their size.
I really appreciate the anecdote at the end and the flip around from "Agh what is this great spirit, three virtues nonsense," to just an honest to god acceptance of unity, duty, and destiny as important principles. I love when a 'haha funny media" video turns into a look at the creator's personal story and what it'd left with them.
13:43 FUN FACT L's voice actor from Death Note also voiced Toa Vakama in Bionicle 2 and Bionicle 3! Also, the voice actor for Ryuk voices Toa Matau and Toa Whenua!
Great responsibilities is always very important for everyone. If someone doesn’t have great responsibilities, then they are nothing more than people who only care about themselves.
38:14 These comparisons are beautiful. I've always wanted to understand why I've grown so attached to this theme when also grew up with stuff like Hero Factory and Ninjago. I think I finally found out why.
These documentaries is what got me started in bionicle being a person who didnt grow up with it. This is amazing. No matter how much debt all this plastic puts me in I love it so much😂
I watched this movie so many times as a kid, my VHS copy got corrupted. Probably by Makuta Everything about the film, and the titan sets stuck with me. Anything Bionicle related are some of the most vivid memories of my childhood, but especially doI remember building Takanuva for the first time I was at my friend's house. He got Makuta, and I, Takanuva. Spent the next hour reenacting the movie scenes
This is the apex of the "Movie cliffnotes disguised as video essay" genre, from the irl gags to actually using the movie as jumpoff points to talk about the toys, and actually caring about the toys! I've never seen ANYONE talk about the "power scaling" of the toy swing arcs or mask attachments.
From the repeated title changes to this video, it seems clear that Jett was expecting more views on it (no hate, this video deserves more views, it was awesome!) I just hope he keeps going with this series. The Bionicle mythos and the toys get so much better from here on. My nostalgia brain will always make me more of a Mata-Nui 'original Toa' arc fan, but objectively speaking, the Metru-Nui arc is superior in every way and the toys reflect that. In 2001, the idea of Toa with KNEES was unconceivable. And I don't care what anyone says, Vakama was easily the coolest Toa ever. My dude had hardcore imposter syndrome and still managed to make Makuta look like a chump on a couple of occasions
Your skills of observation are strong… I definitely intend to continue. This will not dissuade me. Some of the Bionicle years are simply less grabby to the nostalgia, it seems. Makes sense since 2003 was one of the weaker toy years, and I don’t really have a ‘movie video watcher’ demographic.
@@JettKuso TBH, I never really jived with this movie either. As a kid it was cool to see Bionicle get the movie treatment but compared to the online games it felt a little hollow to me at the time. With hindsight, it's a good adaptation of the world and the characters, but the sequel was when I truly got hooked into the mythos. While I love the Mata-Nui stuff, the storytelling remained vague enough that it felt like marketing dressed up as worldbuilding (because it kind of was), but the Metru-Nui arc changes the course of Bionicle completely. Even past the point that I was buying the toys, I was still invested in the story because of the seeds that were planted during the Metru-Nui arc. I'm super happy to hear you're continuing with this video series because the next line is where things really start to heat up, both in terms of the sets and the storytelling. Sure, it begins the trend towards Bionicles being action figures foremost and some of the Lego Technic elements get lost in the shuffle, but it also opened the door to a level of characterization in the builds that hadn't been seen yet. The Dark Hunters particularly stand out to me. Nidhiki's design in both his set and the movie are just superb. It helps that there's so much supplementary story material, so that the design looks cool at first but then becomes tragic and horrifying for any kid who was staying up to date on the lore. I'm really looking forward to the next video! If I had one wish, it would be that you take into account the accompanying book series. It may be a lot to read through, but they are pretty short and they fill out a lot of the story. If you're too busy or not interested that's very understandable, but I hope you at least give "Time Trap" a go. It's easily the best of the books and it covers some of the most pivotal events, not only in this arc, but in the entire Bionicle series as a whole.
Just wanted to say these videos are excellent and honestly perfect retrospective overviews of the given Bionicle years. When it comes to Bionicle content on RUclips it's usually a clean split between people who don't have as much of a personal connection and consider it a nostalgic oddity or people that like making a show of how deep the lore got and make hyper-long story dives; sorta missing the forest for the trees. These videos really communicate what made Bionicle so compelling while not losing focus of the primary media and main toys. While I'm approaching these videos as an existing Bionicle fan, I think these are just the right balance of detail and simplicity that anyone new could watch these and understand what made Bionicle special. Keep up the good work, I await 2004!
This video perfectly encapsulates what it means to be a BIONICLE fan from virtually all aspects! This little toy made our childhood. While I may have collected more SW LEGO, I will always be a BIONICLE fan above all else! Oh how I beg for LEGO to reawaken this theme 🥲
I gotta say this was probably your most entertaining bionicle video yet! The edits with the toys were hilarious and a lot of your analysis was super insightful, definitely looking forward to you covering Metru Nui!
The Rahkshi were definitely intimidating enemies for the toa nuva, but they were nothing compared to the makuta of the Phantoka wave! Antroz looked like an actual demon and I loved it! Each one felt almost as evil as Teridax. Wish the toa nuva from the Phantoka/Mistika wave were better though. Would’ve been nice if they used the old nuva masks but with an axle piece instead of the peg. Vamprah was one of my 2 all-time favorite bionicles right beside Toa Iruni
2003 was a magical time for me. It was the year where I learned the actual story, after getting into the series in 2002 and latching onto the Bohrok because they were my first sets. Then in September of 2003, I got _The Official Guide to Bionicle_ and learned about the actual lore, the Toa, the existence of the Turaga and Matoran, all that. I awaited the movie with baited breath, and got as many of the movie-specific sets as I could amass.
The way you tied all of this together really hit home for me. The Bionicle toys had such a big impact on me as a kid, and still does to this day (especially with my son now becoming fascinated with them). It's refreshing to see that others are still tied to it. Gotta give credit for all the things you pointed out that I never even noticed. They were all 100% true, and you presented it all masterfully. Seriously, thank you for this. Absolutely subbing to your channel
I haven't thought about Bionicle for years, but you opened up some core memories for me! I remember keeping up with the storyline for a while through the comics, and now I really wish they'd release an omnibus of them so I can re-read them all.
I shed a tear hearing the soundtrack, and the explanation of Takua’s journey. Ngl, as almost 25 year old, it gives me plenty of hope for the better tomorrow
I genuinely mean this, this is the greatest RUclips video I’ve ever seen. Not only from my nostalgia but you play on everything so well and explain what’s needed in a great way. Came for the bakugan, staying for all the great content!
This is so well done!!! I love the editing on this, plus the way you've described everything. Very engaging, so even people who know about this franchise will get a lot out of it, methinks! I think I'm gonna use these videos thus far to give my friend a crash course in BIONICLE. As someone who never got any of these as they were released, I enjoy hearing about how you interacted with the toys and the story! (I'm watching these out of order, so this is my first one).
19:28 "Kopaka's the only Toa that seems particularly capable of holding his own" Oh, he didn't mention Onua crushing three Rahkshi underground on his own after recovoring from having his strength drained. Oh wait- He's talking about that scene now! Maybe he will mention it! *mentions everything but Onua* Onua shafted again :(
I didn't go into this expecting this to turn into a video essay on the first Bionicle movie, 'specially considering just about every other video I've seen covering the film defaulted to simplistic and surface-level commentary, but I'm not complaining.
He probably wore them off quickly from all that island trekking. Would too if I had to walk the entire length of a Denmark sized island. Thankfully some Ga Matoran were gracious enough to give him new shoes.
You have over time become one of my absolute favorite RUclipsrs. The love you put into these videos is inspiring and these scripts always provoke interesting thought. Incredible work as usual
Yeah, the movie is what introduced me to bionicles. And I was always bitter that I never knew that they had existed previous years... I always thought year 3 was actually year one.
There's a pretty good in-universe explanation for Takua's feet constantly changing color. Av-Matoran could manipulate the colors of their armor by their light powers (I know this isn't the case, but it's my headcanon xD)
The fact that Takua already was said to be subconsciously changing his colors to fit in makes this fit even more-he couldn't keep straight what color his feet were "supposed" to be 😂
Actually plausible. Matoran having 'quirks' isn't all that new (consider Kapura!) so Takua's feet changing colour every few years or so might not have been looked at with that much scrutiny.
22:20 I appreciate your restraint. It's become rather hard for me to find emotionally supportive, physically affectionate male friendships in recent years without so many people jumping on the "this is clear evidence they're queer" wagon. Kind of gets tiring after awhile reading/watching people imply over and over again that these things aren't for the heteros. That said, really loved this literary analysis of an old childhood favorite. Also really liked the personal story at the end, it really helps put into perspective how stories that we "understand" don't fully "click" until we put them into a more human perspective.
Even my queer reading of this story doesn’t actually have anything to do with “Jaller and Takua being gay for each other” lol, though people seem to be assuming that’s my implication. There’s like ZERO romantic charisma between the two of them IMO, they’re solid pals.
@@JettKuso Nah, I get it. Was more venting at a repeating pattern I've watched for essentially a decade of being involved in fandom spaces more than anything else.
@@awesomesauce980 Fair! I think shipping culture is more of the issue than anything. People need a better grasp on lenses and dialectics, but everyone acts like their ships MUST be canon. I wish the lack of good gay representation, and the want to read queerness even when it isn’t overt, didn’t conflict with the lack of representation for positive, platonic male friendships. Everyone’s grasping for the same straws.
a thing I like is that the later reveals about Takua's past and destiny only serve to strengthen this character rather than dilute it. The 7 Toa Nuva discover a villiage of matoran of light in the literal heart of Mata Nui, and learn that matoran of light were hidden away across the world to keep them safe and that one day, one would become a Toa of light, and it adds this dimension to Takua's feeling that he was always different, and when they find this out, he has to come to terms with that fact that comepleting their mission in Karda nui will destroy this forgotten home that he had only just rediscovered.
There are a lot of parallels between Lord of the Rings and Mask of Light. Takua and Jaller are Frodo and Sam, The Rahkshi are the Nazgul, Makuta is Sauron, and the Ahvokii is the One Ring, only instead of being evil, it's a benevolent McGuffin.
Could say the same with Web of Shadows having parallels with Revenge of the Sith, at least the Vakama and Matau interactions, Vakama representing Anakin.
I'd love to see a lego ninjago lore video from you since this brings back memories of the Green Ninja teaser and as a stupid children all of my friends and I all thought Jay the Blue lightning was gonna be the green ninja but it was obvious since Lloyd had a green 5 on his hoodie!
I don't think I ever realized that the plot of Mask of Light was about growing up. It makes sense. I think that was also the point of the second movie as Vakama was going through the same deal as Takua. Although while Takua was a child who was afraid of growing up, Vakama was already an adult, but wasn't ready to take on adult responsibilities.
i like how with each video there is a life lesson at the end parts which actually feels relatable and help us connect to our childhood and moments, the only time i had my experience with bionicle was when i got to read a novel about it at school (was suprised it was there), i do not remember which one was but it was good also, subbed
I remember the year these toys came out. I wanted all of them and was able to get some Rahkshi, Takanuva, and Makuta along with the movie. Bionicle truly was my childhood and I miss those glory days
Thanks for making this. It reminded me of similar childhood feelings of being afraid of growing up, not wanting things to change, and helped to both put it all in perspective as well as remind me of all my memories I made and still make with bionicle even into adult hood at soon to be age 24.
I first saw a preview of this movie, while watching Pokemon Heroes. Once I finally got the movie, I was mesmerized by what I saw. I still think about it from time to time
I'm surprised no one else really ever mentions this, but Takua's name is another link to his Toa destiny as it's a shortened version of Takanuva. TAKanUvA. It's like the V'Ger thing from Star Trek The Motion Picture, with V'Ger just being one of the Voyager craft with some missing letters and ... a few ... technological upgrades.
Amazing video. I got into Bionicle around 2004 when i was 5 years old, so i didn't get to experience the first few waves, but what you shared with your remembering Takanuva when scared by the concept of adulthood and responsibility, is almost exactly what I felt with Matoro. Matoro taught me to be selfless, and tho i didn't realize it until later in life, just that final issue of the "Sea of Darkness" has helped shape who I've become today. Even before that issue was released, I always felt a special connection with Matoro because he was the only one of the Toa Mahri that i ever got. And I absolutely loved him because his design was definitely the most unique of the Toa Mahri, and i just loved underwater stuff, but i feel like because Matoro was the only one I ever got in childhood, it made his sacrifice in the comic hit even harder, causing it to stick with me for the rest of my life. I hope to see you continue making Bionicle videos, as this one sparked a ton of inspiration and emotion. Unity, duty, destiny.
How did this comical nostalgia video about old lego toys suddenly hit so deep at the end. It really spoke to me a bit about growing up and how I can see a bit of myself in Takua.
Takanuva in lore oh so long ago was meant to be a contingency plan because the main 6 are meant to solve the problems, there is not meant to be a 7th, if the 7th is meant to arise, it just means the situation is FUBAR. Of course Takanuva has always been around, according to lore tidbit, he was made to blend in with the not-fire nation but sort of screwed up, a sort of sleeper agent. Infact various supplimentary materials do say that Taka is "allergic to work", but I think that aspect was not 'programmed' into him, because in Mata Nui, he was a simple salesman that sells souvenirs. However what is hilarious is that when a new Fellowship is formed, Taka was unable to join the party because the lands they were going to forbid light, quite discriminatory. So the fellow ship go to notAmerica, where misery and suffering are in mass quantities.
“Ackchyually” when the narrator says “let’s listen again…” it’s in reference to the fact the actual lore order of the movies is 2,3 and then mask of light
One thing i like about Makuta in these movies is how his body clanks and whirrs like a machine. It makes sense given the lore that all Brotherhood Of Makuta members were once biomechanical like everyone else but something happened that transmuted their organic parts into an ethereal gas, which was later called Antidermis. So in essence all Makuta are gas being possessing the robotic husks of their former selves. The Thousand Sons can relate, if you know your Warhammer 40k
My God, the nostalgia! These were probably the last great toys before the era of advanced gaming on PCs, consoles and smartphones. If you still have any, don't get rid of them, ever! The more I think of it, the 2000s seem like a paradise lost...
Ι always thought the movie version of the character was great. Weird, surely, but really neat in its own right. The uncannyness is just part of the charm for me
The thing with toy VS movie version of kanohi Kraahkan is that there IS an alternative "movie version" which looks like someone smashing the og Kraahkan with F-117 Nighthawk ;D It looks a bit like movie variant tho, but only when you rotate it to the regular "toa style" mode
The black Rahkshi (Vorahk) is my first ever Bionicle set and the reason I got into Bionicle/Lego. I still have it right now, complete with the cannister, book, etc.
Bionicle movies were first LEGO movies and yet, with all technological progress, they never made anything so good again. Music by Nathan Furst, mystery, darkness and only small portion of forced humor made those movies timeless for both kids and adult fans :)
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@@AlexanderConklin199 Not getting enough views to pay the bills, so I’m trying to find a combo that’ll get more clicks. I spent months on this video, so it’s worth searching for a headline that’ll sell papers.
What is the privated Bionicle video.
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@JettKuso Hey Jett when you and PyrusQueen continue watching the Gen 3 show don't forget to watch episode 5
Excuse me sir,yes sir! where is 2004 please?i need my red boy vakama jet,come onnn jettttyyy you gotta have something.....
The shocked audience reactions to the Rahkshi get funnier when you consider that these scenes were removed in the German dvd cut of the movie to keep the child friendly rating.
That’s amazing and I forgot that happened!
It didn’t scare me as a kid, in fact I thought it was freakin rad, but looking back the Rahkshi having their faces split open like a flower to reveal their Kraata was maybe a bit too hardcore for a kid’s movie
scared me. ran out of the room
Wow, that’s new to me and pretty crazy!
I hated the fact that we only got these cut versions, not just with madk of light
Basicly all exept Legend Reborn were changed for the german versions even thou i would have loved the full versions
The creation of the first 3 rakshi for example were cut but the later 3 werent..... so dumb.... or the small scene after they blasted open the suva at the great temple, they removed the "jumpscare" where the one rakshi stuck its hand up from the hole
They also cut the simular scene from the beginning in Web of shadows too WICH WAS MEANT TO BE A MORE CREEPY MOVIE!!! WHY GERMANY? WHY?????
The Rahkshi are easily some of the best villains to appear in any children’s media ever. Everything about their design in both the sets and the movie is just so cool and intimidating.
It’s also quite funny that they were given pearlescent parts that make their colours brighter than the Toa instead of darker like you’d expect from villains, and that somehow works perfectly.
The movie designs really upped the anti. The sets were great but as a kid I never expected their faces to rip open when they screamed.
7:10 Matoro: I don't really want the spotlight, I'm just a translater. (lol, said the great spirit, lmao)
"i likes ya, and I wants ya." Said the Ignika. "Now we can do this the easy way, of se can do this the hard way. The choice is yours."
You know what happened. *In his last moments, matoro felt no fear*
I HAD NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHY TAKANUVA'S MASK USED AN AXLE TO ATTACH
Holy shit, mind-blown.
To be fair, it would have worked better had they gone back to the stud for the Toa Metru. It's more likely that they just did this to create a more reliable joint for the masks since later releases were going to be less focused on them, and the lore just kinda lined up properly.
@@VestedUTuberOn the contrary, it shows just how diminished the Toa Mata and Nuva were compared to the Golden Age Toa and due to the canister degradation.
@@Bionickpunk
Except the Toa Metru were weaker, at least initially, but those were the first full team to use axles rather than studs.
@@VestedUTuberTo also be fair, the axles make them much more MOCable.
@@Draezeth
It definitely does, although in most (not all) situations where you would use them like that, you could still use an OG bionicle head as an attachment point. Wouldn't be as secure, though.
The all important "mechanical ring wraiths piloted by collectable slugs"-Essenger.
Truly the bionicle experience
Fun fact: Tahu and Onua were voicd by Scott McNeil who voiced Dinobot, Rattrap, Waspinator and Silverbolt in Transformers Beast wars
I THOUGHT I RECOGNIZED THAT VOICE
If you're a fan of Death Note, get this:
Matsu from Bionicle 2 and 3 is voiced by the English voice actor for Ryuk
AND
The voice actor for Vakama voiced L!
Silverbolt and Waspinator too! If any of the four are on screen together, there’s a chance for the man to start talking to himself lol
And Jaller is MegaMan.EXE.
Also shining armor in my little pony
Can we also mention how unbelievably hard Nathan Furst went on Mask of Light's soundtrack? A legit orchestral backdrop that made the movie seem like the epic that 8-year-old me thought it was.
You just did
All of his Bionicle movie soundtracks are certified classics. I love how he keeps the main theme motif thought all three movies, but altering it to fit the new setting and atmosphere.
He didn't need to go so hard, but we are _so_ glad he did.
He was the perfect man for job: there at the right time, doing the exact right thing.
And then it got recently released on Spotify too!
38:14 Dude, this is beautiful. For some reason the way you compare the bionicle to family and friends together with the subtly movement make them come to life in some way, and it kinda makes them feel like much more than just simple toys. Like each figure represents a part of your life. I love bionicle and watching this video and this scene in particular made me look at my own collection and appreciate the toys even more
I've come to really enjoy Bionicles as models, cause like... The masks are JUST expressive enough and yet JUST blank enough that you can read so much emotion into them that isn't implicitly there. I'm glad you like it!!
@@JettKuso I totally get what you mean. When putting it like that I even start appreciating the Nuva masks a lot more than I used to. The tohunga/Matoran for me especially feel like they are in an expressive/expressionless middle ground that feels relatable yet alien at the same time, since they don’t have the same transparent eyes as the toa, which I’ve always loved. A lot of people prefer to swap the tohunga heads with mata heads so that they get the same eyes but to me personally I think it kind of ruins the charm of the little guys.
That Matoro bit had me laughing so hard I cried
Matorrrooooo
8:45 Non-Bionicle fans are so confused rn
Guess they will just have to Move Along Move Along
@@anamethename3327 Just to make it through!
I am very confused, and i grew up with Bionicles 20 years ago, hell, i only found out there are comics and online games like a year or two ago, we didn't really get any Bionicle commercials on TV in Iceland back then and i lived in the middle of nowhere so there were no toy stores near me
@@D34thGr1mR3 whatever you do, avoid spoilers as much as possible and get yourself caught up. At minimum with the comics and movies, there is other stuff as well though.
@@anamethename3327 whoops my mistake I’ll remove it! Sorry about that
"God forbids those kids to learn about love and affection."
- Greg, probably
@notmyname4478it is written "you're allowed to write whatever you want, whatever kind of world you want, with whatever content you want. Ask Japan about hentai, there really are no rules.
As long as it sells"
I think he was worried that romantic attraction would imply sex at some point, and that's not why they are called *Bonk*le. If I remember, Greg was pro what we now call platonic love, wanting to be together because we make each other stronger, wanting to be together in spite of those that seek to divide us further and further, not satisfied until we are compartmentalised individuals living in fear of the other.
Not only was this made for six-year-olds, there's also a massive gender disparity in the characters. If this franchise had shipping, it would be gay or love triangles. It's better off without it.
@@JakesFavoritesgay bionicles sounds awesome though
@@aarcade6676and actually pretty accurate too because they're all biologically asexual so they all would be homosexuals too
The "Sports!" part of the video made me realize that Lego has been wanting something like Ninjago for a while.
A small game that you can play with Lego so there's another way to use then.
Didn't they give up on the game side of ninjago like immediately after the first wave though?
It seems more like it's a reoccurring theme of lego really really wanting to include game systems in there story series and then having to exclude them when that's not the reason people are getting them lmao. I could be wrong though
@@voidaspects9173 no Lego brought the spinjitzu mechanic to the toys quite a few times. There were the original top spinners, the ones that like burst open, and the flying ones, those are all the ones i can really remember. Lego also had a sports line in 2000 that involved mechanical or spring loaded toy mechanics with Basketball, Football/Soccer, and Hockey (which even used Bionicle parts in it, look them up they're...interesting). Not to mention the Lego board games they released in the early 2010's, so yeah Lego really has an obsession with game style play features, there's definitely way more i just can't remember
I cant wait to the first part of ignition
YO YO PIRAKA
THE GANG WILL BE ONCE AGAIN ON THE LOOSE
@@LordodragonssTHERE’S NOTHING WE CAN DO
PIRAKA RAP! PIRAKA RAP!
@@XboxTF2Tidbits THE BEAST ON THE MOVE
@@sammarino7357 THE BULLY’S COMING THROUGH
Another really great put together video!
Fun fact: the endgame for MNOG2 originally would have pitted Hahli against a Rahkshi in each village, putting her kohlii skills to the ultimate test! This is why the matoran and the rahkshi toys both have the "hockey gimic"!
I like how this can be understood as either Hahli fighting Rakshi with a kohlii stick, or her and Macku playing kohlii in the Rakshi league, against antidermis mechs twice their size.
Today I Learned!
“It’s time to find the seventh Toa!”
Genuinely thought about Voriki for a moment there
King.
It was Voriki.
He’s eighth now,written in Toa Alliance Chronic Datalogs.
I really appreciate the anecdote at the end and the flip around from "Agh what is this great spirit, three virtues nonsense," to just an honest to god acceptance of unity, duty, and destiny as important principles. I love when a 'haha funny media" video turns into a look at the creator's personal story and what it'd left with them.
Literal chills from Jallers words when giving the mask to Takua
13:43 FUN FACT
L's voice actor from Death Note also voiced Toa Vakama in Bionicle 2 and Bionicle 3!
Also, the voice actor for Ryuk voices Toa Matau and Toa Whenua!
Dude, that Matoro clip is priceless. Can't wait to see this series reach those years!
TAKUA!? TAAAAAKUUUAAAA?
There you are, you Kohli head!
Mata-nui, I was not prepared for what RUclips translated that as!
Great responsibilities is always very important for everyone. If someone doesn’t have great responsibilities, then they are nothing more than people who only care about themselves.
38:14 These comparisons are beautiful. I've always wanted to understand why I've grown so attached to this theme when also grew up with stuff like Hero Factory and Ninjago. I think I finally found out why.
8:46 good bye Hero
You are the great Spirit
RIP matoro😢😢😢
"Do you know... what it takes to be a heeeroo!'
These documentaries is what got me started in bionicle being a person who didnt grow up with it. This is amazing. No matter how much debt all this plastic puts me in I love it so much😂
I watched this movie so many times as a kid, my VHS copy got corrupted. Probably by Makuta
Everything about the film, and the titan sets stuck with me. Anything Bionicle related are some of the most vivid memories of my childhood, but especially doI remember building Takanuva for the first time
I was at my friend's house. He got Makuta, and I, Takanuva. Spent the next hour reenacting the movie scenes
the thing I find intresting is this makuta never lies once. he is always truthful, he may tell half truths but he never lies.
Just like Mephistopheles.
False, he said mata nui was his brother
@@reptile1687 mata nui and makuta considered each other brothers. As such it's not false.
@@zebjensen4251 yeah watch callonlofs “greg logic 2” and youll understand how bullcrap that is
@@zebjensen4251 "He's adopted." -Thor
This is the apex of the "Movie cliffnotes disguised as video essay" genre, from the irl gags to actually using the movie as jumpoff points to talk about the toys, and actually caring about the toys! I've never seen ANYONE talk about the "power scaling" of the toy swing arcs or mask attachments.
That’s what I’m here for 🫡
From the repeated title changes to this video, it seems clear that Jett was expecting more views on it (no hate, this video deserves more views, it was awesome!) I just hope he keeps going with this series. The Bionicle mythos and the toys get so much better from here on. My nostalgia brain will always make me more of a Mata-Nui 'original Toa' arc fan, but objectively speaking, the Metru-Nui arc is superior in every way and the toys reflect that. In 2001, the idea of Toa with KNEES was unconceivable. And I don't care what anyone says, Vakama was easily the coolest Toa ever. My dude had hardcore imposter syndrome and still managed to make Makuta look like a chump on a couple of occasions
Your skills of observation are strong… I definitely intend to continue. This will not dissuade me. Some of the Bionicle years are simply less grabby to the nostalgia, it seems. Makes sense since 2003 was one of the weaker toy years, and I don’t really have a ‘movie video watcher’ demographic.
@@JettKuso TBH, I never really jived with this movie either. As a kid it was cool to see Bionicle get the movie treatment but compared to the online games it felt a little hollow to me at the time. With hindsight, it's a good adaptation of the world and the characters, but the sequel was when I truly got hooked into the mythos. While I love the Mata-Nui stuff, the storytelling remained vague enough that it felt like marketing dressed up as worldbuilding (because it kind of was), but the Metru-Nui arc changes the course of Bionicle completely. Even past the point that I was buying the toys, I was still invested in the story because of the seeds that were planted during the Metru-Nui arc.
I'm super happy to hear you're continuing with this video series because the next line is where things really start to heat up, both in terms of the sets and the storytelling. Sure, it begins the trend towards Bionicles being action figures foremost and some of the Lego Technic elements get lost in the shuffle, but it also opened the door to a level of characterization in the builds that hadn't been seen yet. The Dark Hunters particularly stand out to me. Nidhiki's design in both his set and the movie are just superb. It helps that there's so much supplementary story material, so that the design looks cool at first but then becomes tragic and horrifying for any kid who was staying up to date on the lore.
I'm really looking forward to the next video! If I had one wish, it would be that you take into account the accompanying book series. It may be a lot to read through, but they are pretty short and they fill out a lot of the story. If you're too busy or not interested that's very understandable, but I hope you at least give "Time Trap" a go. It's easily the best of the books and it covers some of the most pivotal events, not only in this arc, but in the entire Bionicle series as a whole.
Just wanted to say these videos are excellent and honestly perfect retrospective overviews of the given Bionicle years. When it comes to Bionicle content on RUclips it's usually a clean split between people who don't have as much of a personal connection and consider it a nostalgic oddity or people that like making a show of how deep the lore got and make hyper-long story dives; sorta missing the forest for the trees. These videos really communicate what made Bionicle so compelling while not losing focus of the primary media and main toys. While I'm approaching these videos as an existing Bionicle fan, I think these are just the right balance of detail and simplicity that anyone new could watch these and understand what made Bionicle special.
Keep up the good work, I await 2004!
This is EXACTLY the goal. Well said, and thank you!!
This video perfectly encapsulates what it means to be a BIONICLE fan from virtually all aspects! This little toy made our childhood. While I may have collected more SW LEGO, I will always be a BIONICLE fan above all else!
Oh how I beg for LEGO to reawaken this theme 🥲
I gotta say this was probably your most entertaining bionicle video yet! The edits with the toys were hilarious and a lot of your analysis was super insightful, definitely looking forward to you covering Metru Nui!
The Rahkshi were definitely intimidating enemies for the toa nuva, but they were nothing compared to the makuta of the Phantoka wave! Antroz looked like an actual demon and I loved it! Each one felt almost as evil as Teridax. Wish the toa nuva from the Phantoka/Mistika wave were better though. Would’ve been nice if they used the old nuva masks but with an axle piece instead of the peg.
Vamprah was one of my 2 all-time favorite bionicles right beside Toa Iruni
I love that they tried to make Bionicle Lacrosse a thing for a season and dipped
27:52 This reminds me of that part from Golden Wind where the boys are just beating the shit out of this random guy.
2003 was a magical time for me. It was the year where I learned the actual story, after getting into the series in 2002 and latching onto the Bohrok because they were my first sets. Then in September of 2003, I got _The Official Guide to Bionicle_ and learned about the actual lore, the Toa, the existence of the Turaga and Matoran, all that. I awaited the movie with baited breath, and got as many of the movie-specific sets as I could amass.
The way you tied all of this together really hit home for me. The Bionicle toys had such a big impact on me as a kid, and still does to this day (especially with my son now becoming fascinated with them). It's refreshing to see that others are still tied to it.
Gotta give credit for all the things you pointed out that I never even noticed. They were all 100% true, and you presented it all masterfully.
Seriously, thank you for this. Absolutely subbing to your channel
I haven't thought about Bionicle for years, but you opened up some core memories for me! I remember keeping up with the storyline for a while through the comics, and now I really wish they'd release an omnibus of them so I can re-read them all.
I shed a tear hearing the soundtrack, and the explanation of Takua’s journey. Ngl, as almost 25 year old, it gives me plenty of hope for the better tomorrow
I genuinely mean this, this is the greatest RUclips video I’ve ever seen.
Not only from my nostalgia but you play on everything so well and explain what’s needed in a great way. Came for the bakugan, staying for all the great content!
Me: YAY
*reads release date*
Me: insert the meme of Peter saying but I want it now and destroying his house
RAKSHI- FIRST KNEES IN BIONICLE
Makuta, first elbows in Bionicle.
This is so well done!!! I love the editing on this, plus the way you've described everything. Very engaging, so even people who know about this franchise will get a lot out of it, methinks! I think I'm gonna use these videos thus far to give my friend a crash course in BIONICLE. As someone who never got any of these as they were released, I enjoy hearing about how you interacted with the toys and the story! (I'm watching these out of order, so this is my first one).
I hope you’ll enjoy the other two!
I kept rewatching the other 2 Bionicle videos for months. I’m so glad you are continuing with this series! Here’s hopes for more to come.
Hope he gets to do 2004 for it's 20th anniversary this year.
19:28 "Kopaka's the only Toa that seems particularly capable of holding his own"
Oh, he didn't mention Onua crushing three Rahkshi underground on his own after recovoring from having his strength drained. Oh wait- He's talking about that scene now! Maybe he will mention it!
*mentions everything but Onua*
Onua shafted again :(
But how did he keep the ceiling from collapsing on us too???
6:00 Makuta's movement when hitting Takanuva's head looks surprisingly life-like here. As if it was really alive.
Dog you exude 2000s vibes. You to this day look and sound like some kid I’d see in a NERF ad.
I didn't go into this expecting this to turn into a video essay on the first Bionicle movie, 'specially considering just about every other video I've seen covering the film defaulted to simplistic and surface-level commentary, but I'm not complaining.
Oh boy, next up should be MY favorite Bionicle Movies!
im really annoyed this isnt getting more views, loved the attention to detail in this vid and was hoping for more.
I’d love it if you’d share it around to help people find it
My life would have been so much worse without Bionicle, i just know it. Everything about my adolescence after 2005 was all about Bionicle
Okay but never having matching shoes _is_ pretty in-character for Takua.
He probably wore them off quickly from all that island trekking. Would too if I had to walk the entire length of a Denmark sized island. Thankfully some Ga Matoran were gracious enough to give him new shoes.
You have over time become one of my absolute favorite RUclipsrs. The love you put into these videos is inspiring and these scripts always provoke interesting thought. Incredible work as usual
Robot Jesus really settled a dispute with the Robot Devil with a game of fucking lacrosse
Yeah, the movie is what introduced me to bionicles. And I was always bitter that I never knew that they had existed previous years... I always thought year 3 was actually year one.
There's a pretty good in-universe explanation for Takua's feet constantly changing color. Av-Matoran could manipulate the colors of their armor by their light powers (I know this isn't the case, but it's my headcanon xD)
You know me… always different!
The fact that Takua already was said to be subconsciously changing his colors to fit in makes this fit even more-he couldn't keep straight what color his feet were "supposed" to be 😂
Actually plausible. Matoran having 'quirks' isn't all that new (consider Kapura!) so Takua's feet changing colour every few years or so might not have been looked at with that much scrutiny.
Your joke about Takua getting deadnamed killed me 😂
Not so much a joke at that... we got a large number of trans-representation in Bionicle...
...trans-Orange, trans-Green, trans-Blue...
@@normanclatchernot just that trans red, trans yellow, and trans black
@@ThyGoofylizard ...not _quite_ so much "trans black," but the references made to Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" in the LEGO Batman Movie...
@@normanclatcher speaking of references to Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”, that is a stand in jojo’s bizarre adventure, part 5 golden wind.
@@ThyGoofylizard (technically not a _hanged mAN--)_
- Viva Reverie, "Part 5 But Really Really Fast"
And here I was, for years, thinking I was the ONLY one afflicted and altered forever for my handling of those cursed Bionicles...
37:58 to 38:14 bro why you gotta hit us in the feels? Now I gotta get off my lazy tail and be the best I can be😢😂😢
You can do it, Crossy. I believe in you. - Mata Nui
22:20 I appreciate your restraint. It's become rather hard for me to find emotionally supportive, physically affectionate male friendships in recent years without so many people jumping on the "this is clear evidence they're queer" wagon. Kind of gets tiring after awhile reading/watching people imply over and over again that these things aren't for the heteros.
That said, really loved this literary analysis of an old childhood favorite. Also really liked the personal story at the end, it really helps put into perspective how stories that we "understand" don't fully "click" until we put them into a more human perspective.
Even my queer reading of this story doesn’t actually have anything to do with “Jaller and Takua being gay for each other” lol, though people seem to be assuming that’s my implication. There’s like ZERO romantic charisma between the two of them IMO, they’re solid pals.
@@JettKuso Nah, I get it. Was more venting at a repeating pattern I've watched for essentially a decade of being involved in fandom spaces more than anything else.
@@awesomesauce980 Fair! I think shipping culture is more of the issue than anything. People need a better grasp on lenses and dialectics, but everyone acts like their ships MUST be canon.
I wish the lack of good gay representation, and the want to read queerness even when it isn’t overt, didn’t conflict with the lack of representation for positive, platonic male friendships. Everyone’s grasping for the same straws.
a thing I like is that the later reveals about Takua's past and destiny only serve to strengthen this character rather than dilute it. The 7 Toa Nuva discover a villiage of matoran of light in the literal heart of Mata Nui, and learn that matoran of light were hidden away across the world to keep them safe and that one day, one would become a Toa of light, and it adds this dimension to Takua's feeling that he was always different, and when they find this out, he has to come to terms with that fact that comepleting their mission in Karda nui will destroy this forgotten home that he had only just rediscovered.
I got goosebumps and teared up.
Extremely deep and moving essay.
The whole montage and camera work are fantastic abd hilarious as well.
Thank you.
There are a lot of parallels between Lord of the Rings and Mask of Light. Takua and Jaller are Frodo and Sam, The Rahkshi are the Nazgul, Makuta is Sauron, and the Ahvokii is the One Ring, only instead of being evil, it's a benevolent McGuffin.
I wanted to include some of the LOTR parallels in this, but didn’t have enough space in the end. You’re absolutely right!
Could say the same with Web of Shadows having parallels with Revenge of the Sith, at least the Vakama and Matau interactions, Vakama representing Anakin.
I'd love to see a lego ninjago lore video from you since this brings back memories of the Green Ninja teaser and as a stupid children all of my friends and I all thought Jay the Blue lightning was gonna be the green ninja but it was obvious since Lloyd had a green 5 on his hoodie!
That green 5 on that Lloyd's hoodie was clever foreshadowing
I don't think I ever realized that the plot of Mask of Light was about growing up. It makes sense. I think that was also the point of the second movie as Vakama was going through the same deal as Takua. Although while Takua was a child who was afraid of growing up, Vakama was already an adult, but wasn't ready to take on adult responsibilities.
Yep Mask Of Light is kinda about is about being a kid afraid to grow up, and the second film is more about being an adult when you don't feel ready
That story at the end was way more touching that I was prepared for in a video about Boncles.
i like how with each video there is a life lesson at the end parts which actually feels relatable and help us connect to our childhood and moments, the only time i had my experience with bionicle was when i got to read a novel about it at school (was suprised it was there), i do not remember which one was but it was good
also, subbed
I’m a fan of meaning
@@JettKuso me likey
I remember the year these toys came out. I wanted all of them and was able to get some Rahkshi, Takanuva, and Makuta along with the movie. Bionicle truly was my childhood and I miss those glory days
22:57 I am so glad to hear someone else talk about this. It's damn perfect.
"It's what you do that makes a hero" I literally have this line projected in my Warframe ship. Kopaka is my fav Toa from the beginning
9:05 mahritorans: i guess we just dont exist
Thanks for making this. It reminded me of similar childhood feelings of being afraid of growing up, not wanting things to change, and helped to both put it all in perspective as well as remind me of all my memories I made and still make with bionicle even into adult hood at soon to be age 24.
You used my MOL restoration!! AAHHHH❤❤
LOVED this video!! Your take on Mask of Light was hilarious and insightful.
I first saw a preview of this movie, while watching Pokemon Heroes. Once I finally got the movie, I was mesmerized by what I saw. I still think about it from time to time
I really appreciate how much care is put into these videos!
36:57 "GIVE ME YOUR FACE"
There is so much content about Bionicl lately, love it
I'm surprised no one else really ever mentions this, but Takua's name is another link to his Toa destiny as it's a shortened version of Takanuva. TAKanUvA. It's like the V'Ger thing from Star Trek The Motion Picture, with V'Ger just being one of the Voyager craft with some missing letters and ... a few ... technological upgrades.
Ngl the animation style has it's own charm to me
Amazing video. I got into Bionicle around 2004 when i was 5 years old, so i didn't get to experience the first few waves, but what you shared with your remembering Takanuva when scared by the concept of adulthood and responsibility, is almost exactly what I felt with Matoro. Matoro taught me to be selfless, and tho i didn't realize it until later in life, just that final issue of the "Sea of Darkness" has helped shape who I've become today. Even before that issue was released, I always felt a special connection with Matoro because he was the only one of the Toa Mahri that i ever got. And I absolutely loved him because his design was definitely the most unique of the Toa Mahri, and i just loved underwater stuff, but i feel like because Matoro was the only one I ever got in childhood, it made his sacrifice in the comic hit even harder, causing it to stick with me for the rest of my life. I hope to see you continue making Bionicle videos, as this one sparked a ton of inspiration and emotion. Unity, duty, destiny.
How did this comical nostalgia video about old lego toys suddenly hit so deep at the end. It really spoke to me a bit about growing up and how I can see a bit of myself in Takua.
After mouths of waiting
We finally get the Bionicle video
Takanuva in lore oh so long ago was meant to be a contingency plan because the main 6 are meant to solve the problems, there is not meant to be a 7th, if the 7th is meant to arise, it just means the situation is FUBAR.
Of course Takanuva has always been around, according to lore tidbit, he was made to blend in with the not-fire nation but sort of screwed up, a sort of sleeper agent. Infact various supplimentary materials do say that Taka is "allergic to work", but I think that aspect was not 'programmed' into him, because in Mata Nui, he was a simple salesman that sells souvenirs.
However what is hilarious is that when a new Fellowship is formed, Taka was unable to join the party because the lands they were going to forbid light, quite discriminatory. So the fellow ship go to notAmerica, where misery and suffering are in mass quantities.
“Ackchyually” when the narrator says “let’s listen again…” it’s in reference to the fact the actual lore order of the movies is 2,3 and then mask of light
1:51 I swear these sponsorships get weirder and weirder
One thing i like about Makuta in these movies is how his body clanks and whirrs like a machine.
It makes sense given the lore that all Brotherhood Of Makuta members were once biomechanical like everyone else but something happened that transmuted their organic parts into an ethereal gas, which was later called Antidermis. So in essence all Makuta are gas being possessing the robotic husks of their former selves.
The Thousand Sons can relate, if you know your Warhammer 40k
"They fly now", but knees.
THEY KNEES NOW
@@JettKuso god damn you
Rahkshi my beloved ❤
Absolutely goated, I can't wait for a Metru Nui video!
*Makuta:* Gimme yo money
*Takanuva: Light intensifies*
*Makuta: Screaming*
Your channel is a true gem in among the retrospective views!!
since when were these direct to DVD Lego movies so deep 💀
My God, the nostalgia!
These were probably the last great toys before the era of advanced gaming on PCs, consoles and smartphones.
If you still have any, don't get rid of them, ever!
The more I think of it, the 2000s seem like a paradise lost...
Ι always thought the movie version of the character was great. Weird, surely, but really neat in its own right. The uncannyness is just part of the charm for me
The thing with toy VS movie version of kanohi Kraahkan is that there IS an alternative "movie version" which looks like someone smashing the og Kraahkan with F-117 Nighthawk ;D
It looks a bit like movie variant tho, but only when you rotate it to the regular "toa style" mode
Lmao. I myself never really minded them looking bio-mechanical in the movies, so it’s funny to see someone being thrown off by that
The black Rahkshi (Vorahk) is my first ever Bionicle set and the reason I got into Bionicle/Lego. I still have it right now, complete with the cannister, book, etc.
Those inserts made video freaking funny. Great job!
Bionicle movies were first LEGO movies and yet, with all technological progress, they never made anything so good again. Music by Nathan Furst, mystery, darkness and only small portion of forced humor made those movies timeless for both kids and adult fans :)
Atheist confirmed. "No great spirit controls my destiny."