#The MNOG Project: Ta-Matoran
Welcome to the MNOG Project:
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be reviewing every named Matoran from both Mata Nui Online Games in set form, complete with items and props based on those found and used by the Matoran of Mata Nui.
This time, I’ll be reviewing the Ta-Matoran.
#Ta-Koro Guard
Jaller
Occupation: Captain of the Guard, right hand of Turaga Vakama, Kolhii player
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Ta-Koro Guard spear & shield
Kapura
Occupation: Ta-Koro Guard, left hand of Turaga Vakama
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Ta-Koro Guard spear, bamboo disk
Nuhrii
Occupation: Ta-Koro Guard
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Ta-Koro Guard spear & shield
Keahi
Occupation: Ta-Koro Guard, teacher, resident Jaller lookalike
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Ta-Koro Guard spear, bamboo disk
Agni
Occupation: Ta-Koro Guard
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Ta-Koro Guard spear & shield
Kalama
Occupation: Ta-Koro Guard
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Ta-Koro Guard spear, bamboo disk
You can see my interpretation of Kalama as a Toa here.
Inspiration
The original spear and shield designs.
#Lava Farmers
Aft
Occupation: Lava farmer, teacher
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Shovel
Tiribomba
Occupation: Lava farmer
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Boulder
Aodhan
Occupation: Lava farmer
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Wheelbarrow
Inspiration
The original wheelbarrow design.
#Crafters
Brander
Occupation: Crafter
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Chisel, mallet, workbench, mask container
Details: To my knowledge, it was never explained what Brander crafted, so I decided to make him a mask maker.
#Trader
Vohon
Occupation: Trader
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Stall
In stock: bamboo poles (turned out much less green than expected), air bladder, sailcloth, rope, rigging and net.
Disclaimer: I would have ideally made the stall brown, however brown pieces are quite rare - tan was the most convenient option.
Inspiration
Vohon’s MNOG II stall, with the same items as those listed above.
Vakama alongside his left and right hands (Kapura and Jaller respectively).
#Teachers
During MNOG II, Hahli learned about the Principle of Courage from Aft, and trained in the Kolhii skill of Strength with Keahi.
Hahli training in Strength.
Inspiration
The MNOG II minigame in which Hahli trains in Strength.
The Charms of Courage and Strength respectively.
#Miscellaneous
Takua:
Occupation: Chronicler, Kolhii player, wannabe Ta-Matoran
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Chronicler’s staff
Maglya
Occupation: Lava surfer
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Lavaboard
Inspiration
The original lavaboard.
#Bonus Images
An early LDD design for the stall.
Follow the links to view the other entries into the project:
22/07 - Ga-Koro Boat
03/08 - #1: Kolhii Players & Primary Characters
06/08 - #2: Ta-Matoran
10/08 - #3: Ga-Matoran
13/08 - #4: Po-Matoran
17/08 - #5: Le-Matoran
20/08 - #6: Ko-Matoran
24/08 - #7: Onu-Matoran
27/08 - #8: Biowave & Bonus Content
12/09 - Onu-Koro Elevator
#Next Time: Ga-Matoran
#The Biowave Project - a Community Initiative
I and a few other members of the Bionicle community are currently developing content for an expanded G1 storyline, which includes MOCs and a webcomic series covering events following the defeat of Makuta Teridax.
###The Biowave Project Website is now live.
All of our work for the project will be archived on the site.
Along with project and set overviews, you’ll find several new entries into the Story section:
- Learn more about the Story.
- Learn more about the Webcomic Series.
- Learn more about the Island of Valda Nui
- Sneak peek of the webcomic’s first episode (a movie-style introduction by Turaga Vakama).
###Looking for an Artist
Our previous lead artist was unable to continue working on the webcomic series due to a lack of free time.
If anyone is interested in producing the first episode of the series (i.e. drawing and writing each frame), please contact me.
Whether you’re set on fulfilling the role or not, please don’t hesitate to ask about the project and the work required.
It is highly desirable that you:
- Have existing artwork to show to us,
- Have a reasonable amount of free time to commit to the project,
- Can utilise an art style that closely resembles the following (or that is simple, such as the MNOG style):
Our previous artist’s style: inspired by the movies’ aesthetic, and by the MNOG art style.
-Hazash-
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