[Entry]
Dear Bionicle Universe,
After almost 3 weeks of creation, I can finally present the holy of holies to you.
This is the first time that I have fashioned an MOC in this way. I tried to keep in mind as much as possible the description of Artakha: armor decorated with ancient symbols.
I hope that my creation will honor the Legend and Myth of the entire Bionicle universe.
[Alternate Entry]
The set was designed around the body of the Toa Mata, Knights’ Kingdom II parts to obtain the runes, and quite “old school” parts (debut year 1998-1999).
[Face, Side & Back preview]
Here are more pictures & other poses:
Size comparison:
Regarding his hammer, my main idea was that his hammer is an object above all to create. So he must be able to shape various objects, and especially must adapt the Kanohi to each Being. I created a hammer with a head, so that each blow perfectly shapes the masks. Artakha can therefore handle the different elements composing the Kanohi and sculpt it. He hooks the Kanohi to his hammer in order to forge it by striking it and bring his creation to life. The example with Gali’s Kanohi Kaukau:
In addition, a “motor” has been integrated into the hammer with a rotary valve system.
To this, an element already apparent on the MOC was not presented: its light. Any good designer needs a minimum of visibility. The light is integrated with the same gear system as the Toa Mata and Nuva. Artakha’s “heart” is part of the gears and therefore moves at the same time as the light.
Here are some photos that show the skeleton of the MOC:
By encouraging and wishing good luck to all participants, thank you to the Great Spirit for showing me a new way to create.
