#The MNOG Project: Kolhii Players & Primary Characters
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.
To begin, I’ll be reviewing the Kolhii players of 2003, as well as several groups of Matoran featured heavily in the G1 storyline.
#Kolhii Players
All but the Le- and Onu-Matoran Kolhii players were released as sets in 2003. As well as recreating these, I’ve also given the defenders shields to reflect MNOG II.
Ta-Koro
Jaller & Takua
Ga-Koro
Hahli & Macku
Po-Koro
Hewkii & Hafu
Le-Koro
Kongu & Tamaru
Ko-Koro
Matoro & Kopeke
Onu-Koro
Taipu & Onepu
#The Inika
These Matoran were transformed into the Toa Inika during their search for the Toa Nuva, and would be instrumental in awakening Mata Nui.
Jaller
Jaller carries the famous Ta-Koro Guard spear and shield (recreated to the best of my ability).
Hahli
Hahli carries her ‘leaf knapsack’ seen in MNOG II.
Hewkii
Kongu
Kongu carries a map to guide the way.
Matoro
*cry
Nuparu
Nuparu carries a blowtorch, as seen briefly in the Bohrok Animations.
#The Metrutoran
These Matoran were supposedly the only inhabitants of Metru Nui to know the location of Artakha’s Great Disks, and encountered the Toa Metru when the team came searching for them.
Since their evacuation to Mata Nui, some of the Metrutoran have adopted new masks and / or colour schemes.
Nuhrii
Nuhrii’s mask changed from a Ruru to a Kaukau some time between the Great Cataclysm and MNOG II.
Vhisola
Vhisola was never seen in either of the MNOGs, however for the sake of completeness, I made her anyway.
In my version of the canon, Vhisola is now an explorer who wanders the world in search of purpose - she carries the leather equivalent of Hahli’s MNOG II knapsack.
You can see my interpretation of Vhisola as a Toa here.
Ahkmou
Wanted: 10,000,000 widget reward.
Orkahm
Orkahm did not appear in either of the MNOGs, however according to BS01, he was mentioned at some point in MNOG II.
To differentiate between him and Makani, I added lime to his colour scheme.
Ehrye
Ehrye also did not appear in either of the MNOGs.
In my version of the canon, the Matoran known as Arktinen (whose appearance matches the above) is Ehrye with a different name (the name change having occured after his awakening on Mata Nui).
Ehrye carries an ice pick and possesses a Mahiki with an attached scope.
You can see my interpretation of Ehrye as a Toa here.
Tehutti
Tehutti’s mask changed from a Huna to a Kakama some time between the Great Cataclysm and MNOG II.
#The Chronicler’s Company
During the assault of Makuta’s infected Rahi, Takua called upon six Matoran to assist him in defending Kini Nui.
Classic Takua
He looks even more obnoxious with the 2003 build 
MNOG I Kapura vs. Regular Kapura
Kapura was seen to wear a Pakari during MNOG I. In MNOG II, he wore a Ruru instead.
Macku
MNOG I Hafu
Hafu was seen wearing a Pakari in MNOG I. In all other media prior to 2004, he is seen to wear a Ruru
You can see my interpretation of Hafu as a Toa here.
Tamaru
You can see my interpretation of Tamaru as a Toa here.
Classic Kopeke
Originally, Kopeke wore medium blue armour and a Mahiki. His appearance changed drastically in 2003.
MNOG I Taipu
Taipu wore a Ruru in MNOG I - he effectively swapped his mask with Hafu in all other media.
#Alternate Gearbox for 2003 Matoran
Some of you may have noticed that the Le- and Onu-Matoran reviewed here have a different gearbox / lower torso design.
I use this design to avoid / reduce the amount of painting needed to construct the Matoran.
This design barely affects the appearance of the Matoran from the front, and retains the original gear function.
You could use this design yourselves to build most Onu-Matoran, as the only ‘universal’ Matoran piece you can’t find in black is the original gearbox.
#Bonus Images
Delicious
Am I wrong?
When your defecting to Makuta’s side doesn’t go as planned.
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: Ta-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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