BIONICLE Canon Contest #1: The First

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Toa Helryx Entry for Bionicle Canon Contest #1: The First

[HelryxFront] I based my entry on the idea that Helryx was a prototype for the Toa Mata, and therefore a little similar, as suggested by Greg Farshtey, while being weird enough to put Takanuva in mind of the Makuta. She’s an old girl with weird proportions, and wave motifs inspired by Hahli’s appearance in the Mask of Light movie. Helryx’s mask is of course the 3D model provided by KhingK [HelryxSide] I used a mix of older and newer parts, notably the tube and half the torso from the Scuba throwbot, in homage to Bionicle’s roots. [HelryxBack] She features Pohatu’s leg function, so she can march into battle. Her mace’s spikes unfold into a more open trident shape, and the large blue gear elements can rotate for a brutal saw-like function. [HelryxActionPic] [NeckBreakdown] Her n…