Toa Mangai, The Heroes of Metru Nui 2.0

A year ago I made the Toa Mangai. They were decent but I did start to loose interest towards the end of the project and they did start getting a bit generic.
So I have decided it’s time to remake the team.
Here’s the original topic for anyone interested. Mangai 1.0

Name: Lhikan
Element: Fire
Kanohi: Hau
Tools: Fire Greatswords
Lhikan I wanted to be based on the set a bit more so he’s pretty much just a Metru recolour.




Name: Nidhiki
Element: Air
Mask: Volitak (Stealth)
Tools: Air Scythe
Based on the Fanon contest version, minus the scarf cus I’m not a huge fan. I also wanted a twin scythe so that it can split into a pair of swords if needed.




Name: Tuyet
Element: Water
Mask: Korekore (Intangibility)
Tools: Barbed Broadsword
Similar to Nidhiki, Tuyet is based on the Fanon version, not much to add here, she just looks cool.




Name: Naho
Element: Water
Mask: Huna (Invisibility)
Tools: Hooked Tonfa/Elemental Crossbow
Naho has received a big upgrade. I wanted her to look very tactical. Her Twin Tonfa can also attach to her arm upgrade allowing it to work as an elemental crossbow. As well as her back turbines (Took some inspiration from Kardas here)




Name: Aramia
Element: Ice
Mask: Whakamarama (Conjuring)
Tools: Twin Ice blade and Ice Shield, as well as a number of remote controlled drones.
Ararmia has had a big change, I wanted him to originally have no arms but it didn’t look great, so instead he has arms made from elemental ice.
He also has a modified mask that allows him to remote control the drones that he can summon with the masks power.





Name: Valin
Element: Ice
Mask: Calix
Tools: Great Twinblade and Great Shield and yes the blade is made of a pair of Buster Swords.
Valin is almost the same but he’s been hitting the gym lol




Name: Obar & Abar (The Twins)
Element: Ice
Mask: KauKau and Rode
Tools:
Obar: Great Halberd and Hordika blade
Abar: Great Monk Shovel and Tomohawk
Obar and Abar are close to the same but I knew that I wanted to actually make the dark side into something. So the idea is that they were attacked by an ingured Visorak, it’s venom was loosing it’s strength so they were only partially transformed into Hordika.






Name: Radar
Element: Stone
Mask: Whakatairanga (Emulation)
Tools: Saw tooth Blades and Protodermis Knuckles
Radar Hasn’t changed much either honestly but I like this new design a lot.




Name: Orvis
Element: Earth
Mask: Kakama
Tools: Great drill and Combat Shovel
Orvis has had a big upgrade too, I pretty much rebuilt him from the ground up. The shades btw are Gurren Lagann ones cus ya know he has a giant drill lol. (Again taking inspiration from Kardas)




Name: Trevaris
Element: Plant Life
Mask: Te whakaora (Healing)
Tools: Duel Great Mace and Vine whips
Trevaris, still the same just upgraded again.




Alright another project done :slight_smile: Onto the next.

As always all comments and feedback are very welcome.
Also credits for the parts and colours go to.

Credits

Turret3471 Pack
Galva Pack
Bio Pack
KhingK
KingSidorak
Megawillbot
Voidhound
Mod20087
Gifthammer
Hermaeus_Jackson
MO6Z
Rothanak
KrayDay
OhluCG
Godfyr6934
Agils
Ken
Meowserstrousers
Kryakwa
Grievous
Aleist3r
Phinto_
Nattarthetimedragon
Charger0908
Voyager
HahliNuva
Vspinax
AbsolutBeginner
Valtarshol
BionicleC4
BowtiedTrombone
Knux400
Lehvak Nuva
Xio Zaku
Pasta Man64
SCMD1999
OhluCG
Kardas
Evanetics Art (Parts pack link as per pack Terms)
RedStarGames
and a few of my own.

If I have missed anyone or if anyone knows any more skilled artists that have parts free for download then please let me know, I’m always looking for new parts.

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these give me vibes of the Mirimax designs, while also being fresh-looking.

you have a very unique aesthetic, i like it a lot

very good mocs

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I couldn’t even tell that these were meant to be MOCs at first, and I think it’s because the lighting and particular custom piece choices made them feel like a fully animated rig. It looks great, to the point I don’t really care about critiquing any of the MOCs themselves. Well done. I wish more digital MOCists put in this type of effort.

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Thank you so much. That really is my goal with all of my builds.
It takes time but building in Studio can be done really well with time and effort. The right colours, lighting and environment and then just a bit of Photoshop magic to bring everything together.
It takes a lot longer to do but if you put that much time and effort into a build then you should put in the same to render it and make it shine.

Thanks Bean. :slight_smile: that means a lot.

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These are some absolutely KILLER renders. Legit some of the best I’ve seen, for a few of them I actually had to do a double take because they looked so realistic. The mocs themselves are also really great, I like how they’re all unique but still somewhat cohesive. My favorite is either Naho or Tuyet. Excellent work!

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Amazing! :+1:
The firsts were already pretty good, but these new ones are even more. All the custom parts, from weapons to body armors, are truly well used to create unique look.
Can’t wait to see the other projects

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Another Alucia original

Seriously great work dude. Particularly favoring your take on Naho. If ever they made another Bionicle movie, I’d want you on the animation team

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You are all very lovely.

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Make links to where one can get them

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Where one can get what?

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The stud.Io giles

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Owww I getcha now lol sorry.
Still, I think you know the answer already :wink:

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Inspired by @Toa-Panem and their really awesome Empire version of Tuyet, I give you my interpretation of Golden Empress Tuyet.

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magnificent, that’s a mighty fine take on it. I love the glowing bits and the crown you made for the mask.

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Toa Valin is my favourite followed closely by Toa Radar, well done! Also the renders are top notch even including extra details for Valin’s scope and glowing bits here and there. the Drones remind me of the Nektaan bots and are a welcome addition. Trevaris is very unique. my only critique is the lower torsos are a bit “boxy” but only every slightly so. Also how do you have access to the metallic blue? ( been hoping for exactly this shade for years). Also the updated Tuyet looks marvelous.

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Thank you :heart:
The Blue is called High Contrast blue it’s from Knux400’s colour pack. I’m sorry to say that I don’t have the link for it anymore though.

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That’s a lovely Kakama. So faithful to the original, yet improved.

Also, like the telescope add ons to the toa of ice (plural).

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Man, that’s awesome! :scream: :wink: :+1:

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Lhikan has a really tall head.

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xD I was waiting for someone to say that lol
It’s honestly just a really long mask but the angle makes it look tall.
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