#The MNOG Project: Ga-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 Ga-Matoran.
#Sailors
The sailors were briefly reviewed in the Ga-Koro Boat topic. You can see more images of the boat over there.
Pelagia
Occupation: Sailor
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Boat
Kai
Occupation: Sailor
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Telescope
Marka
Occupation: ■■■■■■■■■■, teacher
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Cargo
Boat
Inspiration
Ga-Koro Boats and Marka’s shipyard.
#Crafters
Amaya
Occupation: Flax maker
Appears in: MNOG I (presumably), MNOG II
Tools / Props: ‘Flax rack’
Details: Amaya was not mentioned by name in MNOG I, though a Matoran guarding the village matches her appearance.
I’m unaware of what this prop she uses in MNOG II is supposed to be or what its name is, though I recreated it regardless.
Kailani
Occupation: Crafter
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Crafting station
Disclaimer: Due to the relative rarity of brown System pieces, Kailani’s crafting station (wooden) was made in tan instead.
Shasa
Occupation: Weaver
Appears in: MNOG I (presumably), MNOG II
Tools / Props: Loom
Details: Shasa was not mentioned by name in MNOG I, though a Matoran guarding the village matches her appearance.
Disclaimer: Due to the relative rarity of brown System pieces, Shasa’s loom (wooden) was made in tan instead. For the Technic components of the loom, light bluish gray was used as tan is rare for these pieces.
Also, for the record, I don’t know how a loom works so try not to criticise the mechanism based on how looms are supposed to work.
The loom does have a gear function, though it’s more for show and doesn’t actually do anything besides turn the gears at the side and back - probably not worth making a video for.
Inspiration
Amaya’s flax-making rack.
Kailani’s crafting station.
Shasa’s loom.
#Trader
Okoth
Occupation: Trader
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Stall
Disclaimer: I would have ideally made the stall brown, however brown pieces are quite rare - tan was the most convenient option.
Okoth does not display anything in her stall, nor is the stall of the typical design (I didn’t feel it was worth making another one).
Inspiration
Okoth’s stall - a variation on the regular design found with most other traders.
The regular design of the stall, for which the stall here was made.
Kotu
Occupation: Attendant of Turaga Nokama, Rahi Tender, Kolhii player
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Clipboard
Macku
Occupation: Attendant of Turaga Nokama, Kolhii player
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Clipboard
#Teachers
During MNOG II, Hahli learned about the Principle of Purity from Marka, and trained in the Kolhii skill of Speed by chasing the Takea shark in Naho Bay.
Hahli
Occupation: Assistant flax maker, Kolhii player, explorer
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Leaf knapsack
Hahli travels to C7 with Pelagia.
Hahli chases the Takea Shark.
The Takea Shark, as seen in MNOG II and in the Master Builder set.
Inspiration
Hahli and Pelagia at sea.
Hahli chases the Takea shark.
The Charms of Purity and Speed respectively.
#Miscellaneous
Nireta
Occupation: Navigator
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Maps and charts
Nixie
Occupation: Astrologer
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Telescope
Inspiration
Nireta’s maps and charts.
Nixie’s telescope and the Great Telescope respectively.
#Bonus Images
The rare and majestic Takei Shark.
Kotu’s reaction to Hahli replacing her in Kolhii.
Kailani’s crafting station in LDD.
Shasa’s loom in LDD.
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: Po-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-
