As I promised, here’s the rendered editions for my entries, along with other necessary breakdown and comparison photos and links to free 3D model sources. I have no idea if these will be accepted, but hey, whatever happens happens.
Once again, here’s the team lineup as they would appear in a blue studio setting.
Toa Bomonga
I tried out a purple background to reference his secondary color as a rahagah, but in the end it really destroyed the light in his green eyes. It’s easier to see in Stud.io view.
Toa Gaaki
Willingly enslaved to her mask, Gaaki’s mind will wander, taking her focus away from the duties at hand.
Toa Kualus
I originally wanted him to have the Knights Kingdom shoulder pads, but since Stud.io doesn’t have that part I had to improvise.
Front, side, and back photos
Toa Pouks
He may be a bit of an eccentric, but let it never be known that he is not a diligent and powerful guard member.
Front, side, and back photos
Design Thoughts
For this project, I wanted to give them an appearance that would be both unique for each one, yet recognizable as a team set of Toa that you would find in a store. To do so, I tried to maintain a 2-2-1-1 ratio with various aspects of the builds. Like their spear ends: 2 rahi beaks, 2 water element weapons, 1 custom made for the purposeful use with Bomonga, and 1 other custom that I found useful. Even their color scheme is built this way: 2 sets of 2 metallic complimentaries, and 2 unique metallic colors.
Height Comparison and Breakdown Photos
With the pelvis piece up one notch and the head attached vertically, I hope that it is clear that Bomonga is taller than Whenua.
As the only difference between Norik’s and Pouks’ torso builds is that Norik’s is set up 2 notches to Pouks’ 1 I chose not to display it as a breakdown photo.
Stud.io Files
Of course I have to give a big thank you to the great 3D modelers in our community for providing such wonderful piece expansions to our collections.
Kualus’ mask: The Mask of Fusion, Karzahni’s Collection by Galva
Kualus’ spear tip: Bladed Tonfa/Sword by KhingK
Bomonga’s mask: Kanohi Phalanx, Great Mask of Sparta by KhingK
Bomonga’s spear tip: Bomonga Staff by vahki6
Gaaki’s mask: Du7734’s commissioned Mask of Psychometry by vahki6
Let’s see how this goes. Again, good luck to all entrants.