@@diegodankquixote-wry3242 Unfortunately, I don't have the Cycle built, and that'd be a lot of time taken away from other projects to do that. I'll see if I can get a friend of mine to take a picture of that, however!
For whatever reason as a kid, I made the association that since Spiriah was the Makuta who mutated the Skakdi, that rider that's built with him was a pre-mutation Skakdi. Even now a decade later, whenever I envision pre-mutation Skakdi I just see variations of that build.
You should've mentioned how the Niazesk in canon is the size of a fly. Of course, the ones we see in 08 were mutated to the size of a Toa, but when they were created they were tiny.
About Spiriah: I always assumed the matoran thing was just to justify him being a ‘combo’ model but upping the parts count. Kinda like how Jovak had shoulder-feet and a weirdly large weapon, as otherwise he’s just Nuparu with a few different parts. Also Spiriah looks like something a kid would throw together as his/her first MOC. Also also, Spiriah is a play on pariah, a “social outcast”. Fitting.
06 started to see some sets like Umbra not have any involvement with combiner models Lesovik, Karzahni, Nocturn, Hydraxon, Maxilos and Spinax, Gadunka, heck even the toa mahri didn't have any combiner outside the one with the barraki. 07 definitely had the most potential for combiners and we got nothing from those sets. 08 definitely had good potential as well with Vultaz, Mazeka, Icarax, Mutran and Vican, more Ignika. I hope people make some amazing combiner model from them and they get canonized into the story.
Trinuma's blasters are actually attached to his back, which hinders the articulations, but that's how every picture and the instructions tell you to connect them.
Maybe you should do the ‘09 and ‘10 combinations in one video. There’s only one for each year so I think it might be a smart idea in hindsight. Also I’m actually kind impressed you kept the Solek you chainsawed. I have no idea why anyone would
Wheels are canon, both the destral cycle, Umbra's skiis, and the matoran barrows from the MNOG used wheels. Pewku was describes pulling a cart in Dark Mirror, which should have wheels or treads also
@@surelnuva yes you are right. I was making a joke about how wheels are not official cannon up to 09 according to Greg and at the same time they show up all over the place.
@@zeanyt2372 I seem to recall that being something invented for the Miramix films, which are kinda semi-canon. As for Greg's statements, well, he would kind of just pull things out of his ass like that whenever he saw fit :P
WTF! We are only doing one combo model next month? That feels like such a waste when 2010 also has only one combo model. I do like how all these combos are fairly major characters or interesting Rahi because I actually thought the Toa Mistika combo was some version of Kaita
Excited for this! I never built most combiners past 2001 and while I've obviously seen a lot of pics I've never really studied them, so this show has been a bit of a revelation. Just a shame it's almost all over!
weird, I own a couple of 2008 sets (tanma, lewa, rockoh and axalara) and I never had any problems with broken pieces. I had many slightly fractured joints in my 2009 canister sets, of which I own all 12. almost every single one of them had fissures on their connectors.
I used to think the Niazesk looked worth while to build but seeing it in the flesh I'm second guessing it a bit. Swamp Stalker also suffers from looks better on picture not so great in reality. Yea I'm taking his advice and only getting the Destral Cycle.
One of the funniest tales I’ve seen is that the Matoran thing that comes with Spiriah is actually Lariska since they both appear together in Federation of Fear
12:12 - that is the first time I’ve seen that piece for the foot in Bionicle. I originally thought that it was from hero factory season 4 breakout. I hope that doesn’t make me stupid...
I just build Spiriah last week, after ordering extra sets. Honestly, I really like him. He uses a fair amount of parts, looks fairly good at a glance and is worth putting next to the other Makuta. The "Matoran" is shoddy, but I simply prefer leaving it on Spiriah, making it a part of him. Really tempted to get parts to make the Destral Cycle and the Toa Mistika combo.
Great question. They're specified in the instructions, but do not come with any of the requisite sets. Interestingly, the one image of that combo that isn't from the instructions shows the standard Antroz limbs. This model featured in the video was built by someone else, per the instructions.
Compared to Spiriah, Niazesk is quite a weird case to me. Both combiners involve a Toa Phantoka and a Phantoka Makuta, characters from opposing sides in the Phantoka line, but the only difference is that Niazesk also requires Toa Ignika, who is kind of an outsider, if that makes sense. Also, you want to know what I find surprising? Kopake Phantoka and Makuta Chirox are the only character who arent part of a combiner set. I wonder why? Maybe it's because there isn't much "bulk" to go by with the leftover characters in the Phantoka line (especially in Chirox's case) to to make another character or Rahi, but who knows?🤷♂️
I really recommend building the two Rahi in this one, especially the Swamp Stalker. Mine is red instead of lime green and it's an amazing figure, looks real good.
That Matoran that clips on Spiriah's back, I'm going to say that's a Nynrah Ghost Matoran & Spiriah needs to feed into the Matoran's brain to become OP genius to beat the competition out of his own brothers
Okay I get this two more years but just are you going to be 2015-2016 I don't think there's any conveyor models in 2010 and 2016 but it would be cool if you did do a 6 or 12:15 stop
15:45 - Sexy Antroz wants to bring ya on a joyride. Ah, the shitty plastic of '08. Can't wait to track down enough functional parts to build these for my collection one day :/
I wanted to combine al makuta sets to create the Teridax monstrosity from the Kingdom universe, but of course I fear for the joints and unfortunately I couldn't find a custom parts pack with the makuta pieces I need to build it on Stud.io
The sockets from the early years would break as well over time, but 2008-2010 had the most brittle parts. When I was placing Bricklink orders to get some sets I never got all built up, I intentionally purchased more of the 2008-2010 joints so I'd have spares in case they do break despite the fact that I don't plan on ever taking apart any of the official sets I have set up.
I'm gonna horrify everyone by saying im going to build every. single. one. And the final 2 combos of g1 so. I'm also gonna try a hand at the fictional Tahu, Antroz (Jetrax), and Solek combination model.
I hate how brittle the parts from 07 and 08 are. Lewa Phantoka was one of my favorites sets and I spent a good chunk of money getting a new set a couple of years ago. Brand new. And every joint cracked, now one arm doesn't even stay in anymore. At least my Mata Nui set is still in one piece.
So, I had made a MOC of the three Makuta Mistika. I would love to post it for all to see. It has Gorast’s feet as poison claws with its head as a poison stinger. A combination head of Krika and Bitil, chest cannon, and it has Hordika blaster with Bitils wings and swords as shields on both hands. I wish I could have made that a canon model for Bionicle. I still have that MOC built on my bookshelf. If I could post it here, I would love to. I’m sure you would enjoy my work.
Since the next year has just one combo, maybe you could expand on it. Elaborate a bit more on the story of the character (if applicable), talk a bit on some fixes that might solve the issues and maybe show some unofficial combos that fans might have come up with. Just keep it below 15min, so it doesn't drag (unless the fan combos are to great). Cheers.
2008 and 2009 had some good ideas but the brittle joints killed the waves. Honestly, if I had to hazard a guess, I’d speculate the decline in parts quality had a hand in the line’s failure.
5:55
“But as it stands-“
*literally falls over*
Stando powah ain’t here today
LOL
I'm excited to see avak with the cycle. Maybe him even riding it. One final yoyo for the piraka
Well... whoops. =P
@@EljayJohnsen(unwavering emotions plays) ;c can you do it in the 2009 video? Please?
@@diegodankquixote-wry3242 Unfortunately, I don't have the Cycle built, and that'd be a lot of time taken away from other projects to do that. I'll see if I can get a friend of mine to take a picture of that, however!
@@EljayJohnsen thanks el jay!
Oh it’s not the final yo yo
For whatever reason as a kid, I made the association that since Spiriah was the Makuta who mutated the Skakdi, that rider that's built with him was a pre-mutation Skakdi. Even now a decade later, whenever I envision pre-mutation Skakdi I just see variations of that build.
Well fuck me, he did them a favor in that case
You should've mentioned how the Niazesk in canon is the size of a fly. Of course, the ones we see in 08 were mutated to the size of a Toa, but when they were created they were tiny.
Gadunka as well is a relatively small rahi until the Ignika mutated it into the size we've come to know it as.
@@Jfraire99 Very mutated for Gadunka, his teeth are enormous
The Destral Cycle need not turn for swerving from your decided course is a sign of weakness.
The piraka have no need for turning. *yoyo *
0:25 I love that Eljay still has the torso and mask of the Solek he chainsawed four whole years ago.
Yeah and it still hurts to see it...
I can’t wait to see Makuta general grevious!
Why do i feel like your going to say this in every video
What 's that actually?
The.
*W H A T*
Oh I get it
Making fun of me or something?!
Gotta love the warning hes gunna give right away "DONT BUILD THESE CUZ THEY GON CRACK"
You actually predicted it
The bones...will they crack
The idle Animator They will :)
Maxim31 Gamer oh your so wrong
Ish
ow
I love the jetrax bike, also fun fact: kopaka was supposed to pilot the jetrax t6 but antroz stole it
Huh, neat.
It's not a fun fact if everyone already knows that.
I always felt bad for kopaka lol
@@legogandalf5453 I didn't know that
He got it back
About Spiriah: I always assumed the matoran thing was just to justify him being a ‘combo’ model but upping the parts count. Kinda like how Jovak had shoulder-feet and a weirdly large weapon, as otherwise he’s just Nuparu with a few different parts. Also Spiriah looks like something a kid would throw together as his/her first MOC. Also also, Spiriah is a play on pariah, a “social outcast”. Fitting.
10:58
You can't unsee this
SCP 682
Wait...there was no combination or alternate models for the "titans?" Or even Vultraz or Mazeka? Or, heck, even the Av-Matoran?
06 started to see some sets like Umbra not have any involvement with combiner models Lesovik, Karzahni, Nocturn, Hydraxon, Maxilos and Spinax, Gadunka, heck even the toa mahri didn't have any combiner outside the one with the barraki. 07 definitely had the most potential for combiners and we got nothing from those sets. 08 definitely had good potential as well with Vultaz, Mazeka, Icarax, Mutran and Vican, more Ignika. I hope people make some amazing combiner model from them and they get canonized into the story.
Trinuma's blasters are actually attached to his back, which hinders the articulations, but that's how every picture and the instructions tell you to connect them.
Maybe you should do the ‘09 and ‘10 combinations in one video. There’s only one for each year so I think it might be a smart idea in hindsight.
Also I’m actually kind impressed you kept the Solek you chainsawed. I have no idea why anyone would
The worst mistake I ever made was unbuilding my axalara t9
So we have a cannon motorcycle But Wheels aren't Canon. what is this?
Wheels are canon, both the destral cycle, Umbra's skiis, and the matoran barrows from the MNOG used wheels. Pewku was describes pulling a cart in Dark Mirror, which should have wheels or treads also
@@surelnuva yes you are right. I was making a joke about how wheels are not official cannon up to 09 according to Greg and at the same time they show up all over the place.
@@zeanyt2372 I seem to recall that being something invented for the Miramix films, which are kinda semi-canon. As for Greg's statements, well, he would kind of just pull things out of his ass like that whenever he saw fit :P
@@GhabulousGhoti yeah Greg has always been like that.
I think it's really awesome that the trio phantoka combo is sort of a preview of a mistaka Makuta.
ive turned my jetraz t6 into dat cool bike too and it looks even cooler with the special yellow recolor set.
WTF! We are only doing one combo model next month? That feels like such a waste when 2010 also has only one combo model. I do like how all these combos are fairly major characters or interesting Rahi because I actually thought the Toa Mistika combo was some version of Kaita
My hype is *over 9000* !!!
How fitting for 2008
Excited for this! I never built most combiners past 2001 and while I've obviously seen a lot of pics I've never really studied them, so this show has been a bit of a revelation. Just a shame it's almost all over!
It is now September 1st can't wait for the 2009 Remix Review on Tuesday
weird, I own a couple of 2008 sets (tanma, lewa, rockoh and axalara) and I never had any problems with broken pieces. I had many slightly fractured joints in my 2009 canister sets, of which I own all 12. almost every single one of them had fissures on their connectors.
I can’t even put into words how overjoyed Eljay seemed talking about having to do only one combo model next month
Those yellow metru feet are giving me prototype tower of toa vibes
That combiner model was fantastic.
I also notice some replaced joints, ouch
Antimatterstudios
Which one?
LOBLord of Bonkles the first one of course
Ah, the year of self destructing... everything.
Niazesk looks like Gorast as a combo model.
I used to think the Niazesk looked worth while to build but seeing it in the flesh I'm second guessing it a bit. Swamp Stalker also suffers from looks better on picture not so great in reality. Yea I'm taking his advice and only getting the Destral Cycle.
Niazesk and the Destral Cycle were definitely the standouts.
One of the funniest tales I’ve seen is that the Matoran thing that comes with Spiriah is actually Lariska since they both appear together in Federation of Fear
You should do reviews on hero factory
No
Yes
the Destral Cycle is the only reason i got the jetrax to begin with. glad to see eljay doesn't hate it lmao
>Salutes Trinuma
12:12 - that is the first time I’ve seen that piece for the foot in Bionicle. I originally thought that it was from hero factory season 4 breakout. I hope that doesn’t make me stupid...
"As it stands"
*model proceeds to collapse under its own weight*
9:56 Just a guess, but I think those blasters would be facing forward and make more sense in a flying pose
What are your intro songs? And where can I find them?
The original one and this newer remixed one, I like them.
I just build Spiriah last week, after ordering extra sets.
Honestly, I really like him. He uses a fair amount of parts, looks fairly good at a glance and is worth putting next to the other Makuta. The "Matoran" is shoddy, but I simply prefer leaving it on Spiriah, making it a part of him.
Really tempted to get parts to make the Destral Cycle and the Toa Mistika combo.
I like how yellow Jetrax has that extra splash of colour.
Hey how did you get those Black leg pieces for the spiriah helper they are not In the sets spiriah is combined with
“It’s my a motorcycle baby, it’s a chopper”
That croc is AMAZING!
YOOO MY BIRTH YEAR!!!!!!
the 'matoran' with spiriah... where do the black rahkshi limbs come from
Great question. They're specified in the instructions, but do not come with any of the requisite sets. Interestingly, the one image of that combo that isn't from the instructions shows the standard Antroz limbs. This model featured in the video was built by someone else, per the instructions.
Compared to Spiriah, Niazesk is quite a weird case to me.
Both combiners involve a Toa Phantoka and a Phantoka Makuta, characters from opposing sides in the Phantoka line, but the only difference is that Niazesk also requires Toa Ignika, who is kind of an outsider, if that makes sense.
Also, you want to know what I find surprising? Kopake Phantoka and Makuta Chirox are the only character who arent part of a combiner set. I wonder why? Maybe it's because there isn't much "bulk" to go by with the leftover characters in the Phantoka line (especially in Chirox's case) to to make another character or Rahi, but who knows?🤷♂️
"A Matoran? I guess??" Is my favorite combo model!
Eljay never recovered from the Great Solek War
I really recommend building the two Rahi in this one, especially the Swamp Stalker. Mine is red instead of lime green and it's an amazing figure, looks real good.
Keep up the good work
That Matoran that clips on Spiriah's back, I'm going to say that's a Nynrah Ghost Matoran & Spiriah needs to feed into the Matoran's brain to become OP genius to beat the competition out of his own brothers
You didn't include the 8922+8923+8924 combination model, sold as 10205, in 2007 remix. It was a bigger version of the robot from 8924.
I've literally never had issues with 2008 parts breaking
You're very lucky.
But does Avak fit on the Destral Cycle?
Destral cycle is the embodiment of pain
I doubt you can get avak to sit in it
i cannot believe the motorcycle is canon
Antroz on the Destral Cycle gives Shadow on the GUN Motorcycle vibes.
Okay I get this two more years but just are you going to be 2015-2016 I don't think there's any conveyor models in 2010 and 2016 but it would be cool if you did do a 6 or 12:15 stop
...
What?
Will you do the combos for 2015
For some reason I really like the way Trinuma looks
I love the Niazesk and Swamp Stalker
Hey eljay do you plan on looking at the combo models for G2
Yes. Those will be the reviews for November and December.
Eljay Johnsen ok cool
When you so early the video aint premiere
We're in the endgame now.
Trinuma, the toa of moose
"but as it stands..." *figure falls over*
15:45 - Sexy Antroz wants to bring ya on a joyride.
Ah, the shitty plastic of '08. Can't wait to track down enough functional parts to build these for my collection one day :/
Will we see the G2 remixed review?
The swamp stalker is my favorite
What are doing in my swamp?!?!
@@diegodankquixote-wry3242 The meme gets never old
The TTV Channel - The Toa Television Channel?
Edit: the swamp stalker looks like a really warped version of Bowzer lol
I didn’t know 2008 had combiner models
Bionicle combinations creations and original animal or vehicle products can be Bioformers making materials.
I wanted to combine al makuta sets to create the Teridax monstrosity from the Kingdom universe, but of course I fear for the joints and unfortunately I couldn't find a custom parts pack with the makuta pieces I need to build it on Stud.io
Was it just the sockets that broke in 2008-2010
The sockets from the early years would break as well over time, but 2008-2010 had the most brittle parts. When I was placing Bricklink orders to get some sets I never got all built up, I intentionally purchased more of the 2008-2010 joints so I'd have spares in case they do break despite the fact that I don't plan on ever taking apart any of the official sets I have set up.
If you don’t like 2008 then weren’t the shadow leeches cool at least?
Trinuma numa yei. Trinuma numa yei. Trinuma numa numa yei
I'm gonna horrify everyone by saying im going to build every. single. one. And the final 2 combos of g1 so. I'm also gonna try a hand at the fictional Tahu, Antroz (Jetrax), and Solek combination model.
I hate how brittle the parts from 07 and 08 are. Lewa Phantoka was one of my favorites sets and I spent a good chunk of money getting a new set a couple of years ago. Brand new. And every joint cracked, now one arm doesn't even stay in anymore. At least my Mata Nui set is still in one piece.
this motorcycle is soo awesome
So, I had made a MOC of the three Makuta Mistika. I would love to post it for all to see. It has Gorast’s feet as poison claws with its head as a poison stinger. A combination head of Krika and Bitil, chest cannon, and it has Hordika blaster with Bitils wings and swords as shields on both hands. I wish I could have made that a canon model for Bionicle. I still have that MOC built on my bookshelf. If I could post it here, I would love to. I’m sure you would enjoy my work.
Red Epsilon
Then why don't you post it?
How do I post it? I would love to
It’s shot from my iPhone, so it makes look rough, but I got the important angles
Use a link to whatever website you want (Flickr, Giphy, etc.)
That motorcycle thing is cannon?
Yes. Avak made the bike, but he ended up leaving it behind when he left the dark hunters. antroxz stole it from the dark hunters at some point
That almost sounds like head cannon.
@@wisconsinking323 nope that's its story significance. You can check bso1 if you don't believe me.
You should have actually made and reviewed your own combo model comprising tahu mistika Antraz and Solek. That could've been good.
Not gonna lie, you should totally review fan combo models - for example, the '04 Matoran Nui.
I've seen only one on reddit
8:12 It looks like a moose
I think the second one is verry much worth it!
It's awsome!
For a second i thought that was Tahu on the destral
Does anybody think of Millennia from Throwbots when they see the Destral Cycle?
The Nynrah ghost blasters are wrong on Trinuma, they connect to his back.
Can TTV’s intros get any longer?
Yes.
Hype you 3000
Since the next year has just one combo, maybe you could expand on it.
Elaborate a bit more on the story of the character (if applicable), talk a bit on some fixes that might solve the issues and maybe show some unofficial combos that fans might have come up with.
Just keep it below 15min, so it doesn't drag (unless the fan combos are to great).
Cheers.
It's obvious that the Spiriah toy would be a failure since the character is one.
One year left if I remember correctly, then it's off to G2. Hate the combinations for that generation.
Edit:
I stand corrected, the next two reviews.
YAY KRIKA!!!!!
Was that Solek dead of natural causes, or were Soleks harmed in the making of this video? XD
Ronnie Lane
Have you seen his Solek video?
2008 and 2009 had some good ideas but the brittle joints killed the waves. Honestly, if I had to hazard a guess, I’d speculate the decline in parts quality had a hand in the line’s failure.
I like Niazesk build
I wish The sets from 2008-2010 weren't SO bridal, as much as I like the sets and combiner models, bridal parts STINKS!
cool