#The MNOG Project: Po-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 Po-Matoran.
#Guards
Ally
Occupation: Guard
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Hammer
Piatra
Occupation: Guard
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Hammer
#Carvers
Hafu
Occupation: Carver
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Mallet, chisel
You can see my interpretation of Hafu as a Toa here.
Kamen
Occupation: Stonemason
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Mallet, chisel
Kivi
Occupation: Hewer
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Drill
Details: Due to the nature of the ‘brown’ Kaukau collectible, what would be a brown mask is trans-neon orange. Because of its rarity and price, I wasn’t willing to paint this mask brown.
Gadjati
Occupation: Hewer
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Buzzsaw
Inspiration
The drill design found in MNOG II (I added the round disks on the sides to Kivi’s drill).
#Crafters
Pekka
Occupation: Carpenter
Appears in: MNOG I (presumably), MNOG II
Tools / Props: Hammer, carpentry table, wood planks
Details: Though not mentioned by name, a Matoran matching Pekka’s appearance can be found in MNOG I.
Bour
Occupation: Bricklayer, teacher
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Wall in the sand
#Trader
Ahkmou
Occupation: Trader
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Stall
In stock: bamboo poles (turned out much less green than expected), air bladder, sailcloth, rope, rigging, net, and completely normal Kolhii ball.
Disclaimer: I would have ideally made the stall brown, however brown pieces were quite rare - tan was the most convenient option.
Inspiration
Ahkmou’s MNOG II stall, with the same items as those listed above.
Turaga Onewa alongside his right hand, Hewkii.
Hewkii
Occupation: Right hand of Turaga Onewa, Kolhii player
Appears in: MNOG I, MNOG II
Tools / Props: Kolhii stick & ball
#Teachers
During MNOG II, Hahli learned about the Principle of Creation from Bour, and trained in the Kolhii skill of Strategy by catching Golyo’s Mahi.
Golyo
Occupation: Mahi herder, teacher
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Mahi
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a reasonable way to reduce how much the Tohunga arm sticks out without modifying the piece.
Hahli trains in Strategy.
Inspiration
Mahi design of the MNOGs.
Hahli trains in Strategy.
The Charms of Creation and Strategy respectively.
#Miscellaneous
Epena
Occupation: Quarry master
Appears in: MNOG II
Tools / Props: Pickaxe, hammer, backpack
Hijacking an old Matoran design I made a while ago.
Epena’s backpack can carry the heads of both his pickaxe and his hammer, and does not prevent the use of the gear function.
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: Le-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-
