Feedback Request 2: Toa Yahru lower body

[NewDrewBuilder1992]

Hey guys,

It’s been a while since I did this. I have been struggling with the build for Toa Yahru. Especially with the lower half.

I have struggled with finding something thin enough to give Yahru a wide range of motion without getting too bulky or thin.

Two Looks for Toa Yahru + Feedback Request

Hey guys, so I’m sifting through my Toa Yahru collection and I’m going through the different looks Toa Yahru has had over the years Here’s the current look [image] And here is his CCBS look [image] Now here’s what my dilemma is. I like Yahru’s current look because it gives him muscle and is mostly custom, But I also like the latter (CCBS) since it looks more agile, giving him a wider range of motion. I want to portray Yahru as a balanced and practical fighter. Having a balance of strength and speed. Looking strong enough to pack a punch, nimble enough to do a wider range of motion. One of the issues is the forearms because I want to make Yahru look like he can strike with the elbows if he wants to, while not making them look too blocky. Let me know your thoughts.

I needed to find a compromise between the two, as well as something that can allow Yahru to bend his knees. Which made the only option as far as I know being the Inika lower legs. And they are stable and flexible enough to give Yahru a balanced Martial Arts vibe. At least to my knowledge.

I also went with a modified Inika thigh design because it gives Yahru’s upper legs a wider range of motion, flexibility and stability.

But I digress, anyways I’ll need something to give Yahru a fast yet strong vibe since he’s balanced. So feedback is necessary. What do you like & what would you change?

Design 2

[N01InParticular]

Very nice!

[Marzipancutter]

Hmm, let’s see.
The second one I think looks and fits his overall design better, even if it does look a bit bulkier than you’d like.
The first one is more of an all speed part, and I also think it wouldn’t look to good from the side.
I’d definitely prefer design 2, but you might want to shave off a bit or redesign it to be a bit thinner while keeping the overall appearance.

[NewDrewBuilder1992]

@Marzipancutter

Hmm, let’s see.
The second one I think looks and fits his overall design better, even if it does look a bit bulkier than you’d like.
The first one is more of an all speed part, and I also think it wouldn’t look to good from the side.
I’d definitely prefer design 2, but you might want to shave off a bit or redesign it to be a bit thinner while keeping the overall appearance.

Ahh, I really appreciate that. Yeah, shaving off a bit would be good, maybe also adding splashes of colors here or there to give it a sleeker look.

Edit 10/27/2020: Here is the updated version of him:

Toa Yahru Revamp 2020

So I took it upon myself to revamp Toa Yahru some more by slimming down his legs. I kept the custom look while making it a little more manageable. Over here, I gave him a dagger and exploding throwing stars for weapons. For anybody who was wanting him to have the Turbine staff, my apologies, I thought the dagger would fit his character and fighting style more. [002] [004] [005] [006] [007] [008] ! Character Profile Name: Yahru Designation: Toa, Part-time Order of Mata Nui agent Species: Matoran Element: None aka Elementless Homeland: Artakha (birthplace), Metru Nui (adopted home) Weapons: [Shown] Turbine Staff (Made up of Electro Rod and Thruster Club, both of which can be used separately), Power Cannon [Not Shown] Throwing Stars, Smoke Bombs, Flash Bombs, Grapple launcher Fig…