The best part about this project is it’s fully disconnected from any other existing groups or projects - no crutches, no bias, just a really cool passion project. I miss those days in the Bionicle community where it wasn’t all about taking sides and fighting other organizations, or one major group controlling the rest, and to that end I say godspeed, HumbleMatoran.
This right here: this is the community.
malicious jealousy intensifies
Why cant Youuuuuuuu PIck mEee
(i can’t draw that well, and i only have a gorast so this feels a little unfair, but that’s just my ego)
At the stage of this sketch I hadn’t decided yet, and to be honest in CAD (which is what I am currently building in) each are very possible.
Wow, I don’t even know what to say. Reading this comment honestly made my day. This project has taken a long time and required learning a few new skills, but comments like this really make it worth it. Thank you so much for your kind words 
Helryx Canister Design mini-update 6
Here are resin 3D-prints based on the 3 lid designs (finally have my own resin printer 
)
Kini-Nui:
Square:
Dome:
Very happy with the resin print quality. The Helryx Set is almost here!
HM
EDITED FOR DOUBLE POST - Spiderus Prime
With it printed, I have to say I’m equally a fan of that Kini Nui design. I wasn’t so sure when I saw it on paper, but here - it’s perfect.
Looks pretty nice!
There’s going to be a translucent portion in the center for displaying the mask, correct?
Pick you… for what?
getttting one SiLly bOy
(i submitted nothing, yet i am salty i won’t be picked because my drawings are ■■■■ and i only have a broken gorast)
Truly, i am the lowest trash-scum.
I like the Kini Nui one and also the dome.
With the square lid, would it be a screw-on lid, like the Mata canisters, or would it be a snap-on lid, like the Inika or Knight’s Kingdom canisters?
Helryx Canister Design Final Update!
Well folks, here we are! This has been a long time coming and I am so glad to have a finished Helryx set I am very proud of.
A few details about the canister:
The sleeve features several things, including the official artwork, official moc, and a few other things. Currently the plan is to use some spray adhesive to attach it, although this one is attached using tape.
The mask on this particular model is also a resin print, and painted using spray paint that has been color-matched to mata blue (or at least extremely close).
In the background you can see a few things as well. The poster is laminated, and flanked by spiral bound color-printed instructions on the right and a spiral-bound artbook on the left, which gives some details about the Helryx and her process of canonization.
I always wanted this to feel like an actual set of Helryx, like we were getting a new Bionicle set after so long. I think it is safe to say that I have achieved this goal and for that I am very happy. I cannot thank you all enough for the constant feedback that has helped me design this set. I will probably fail to mention everyone who has helped me, but a special thanks goes out to Natetromino, Yoshi, Vahki6, KingSidorak, Kodiak, Synnova, and VootCaboot for making this a reality. I know I am no doubt forgetting people and I will definitely edit this post and add them in after I comb through my notes.
Also, this Helryx canister set coincides with the releasing of the Metru Nui Market! If you want to check it out, click on this link or visit www.metrunuimarket.com
Yet another note: I would be remised not to mention the terrible irony that the completion of this set falls on the same day Greg has announced he will be leaving Lego. Lots of mixed emotions for sure, but I just want to take the time and say that he will be missed as a Lego employee, and I am forever grateful for the work he did in creating a theme that was such a big part of my childhood as well as so many others. The theme will always live on through the fans, and my prayers to out to Greg and his family.
edit: I have been a bit rushed this week due to work and haven’t been able to take the right amount or highest quality of photos that I think this project deserves. I will be updating this post this upcoming Sunday with some more in-depth and higher-quality photos
Oh wow, that’s really cool.
I have a question about the Stage 1 Helryx kit: are the Carapar armours 3d-printed, or are they official parts that are just included to make them easier to find? If it’s the former, are they also printed in all the other stages as well?
(EDIT: Never mind, now that I’ve clicked on the product links, I see they’re 3d-printed)
Also, I see there’s a spot on the site for Artakha; will you be designing a canister for him as well, or will he be a “box set”?
Also also, will there eventually be Hagah canisters available as well?
The canister label could use some work, but the quality of the canister itself is excellent. Fantastic job with this one!
This is so sick!! I LOVE the whole idea behind this project, it’s an incredibly cool way to give back to the community and take us back in time to the good old days! I’m excited for the future of these projects and the Metru Nui Market, I’ll definitely be ordering some stuff from there. 
Another thing, I realize that it’s a bit too late to suggest it for Helryx’s canister, but for Artakha’s (or someone else’s), I suggest looking at Faber’s seed design for the Mata canisters:
It’s a drastically different design compared to other canisters that we’ve seen, and it fits pretty well with Artahka’s god-like being vibe. All in all, I think this project is a fantastic idea and I’m excited to see what comes next!
Will you be making more of these for sale? Everything except for Stage 1 and 4 are sold out.
gasp
this is awesome!! Glorious job!! 
Oh yes.
Yes, each stage for Helryx has 3D-printed Carapar armors (and it looks like they will have 3D-printed robo-rider heads as well, as there are now no more blue ones in the states, and I only bought 6…)
I’ve got a very special idea for Artakha 
It will be very much like a box
That’s the plan!
Thank you! Yes we had a bit of a print issue with the label, the actual file is much better quality. As soon as I have time outside of work I’ll get some better photos posted
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it Would you mind if I use that quote on the website?
Don’t worry, this design is going on every inspiration board for the upcoming projects in the foreseeable future, I really like it.
Oh absolutely 
To be honest I did not expect the canister sets to sell out so quickly! Stock is being replaced ASAP, but if you would like something reserved, feel free to reach out 
oh yes indeed
hehe cool
yay!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it
Sure, feel free!
Helryx Canister Design - Final Thoughts
Toa Helryx Canister Set Video
Check out the YouTube finale on this project!!
I have to start off by saying how humbled & blown away I am at the amount of positive responses I have gotten to this project. I never thought when starting this that it would explode into a full-fledged website, yet here we are. Thank you so much for all the positive feedback, and an even bigger thank you to those who helped me make this a reality. Through this project I have learned so many new skills and met so many Bionicle fans, this has been epic. Bionicle lives on through the hearts of the fans!
Now, to explore the essence of creation…
Woah that looks awesome!!
