Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Released in 2004, the Toa Metru are often regarded as a high point in the Bionicle franchise - taking the Technic sensibilities of the Toa Mata & Toa Nuva and improving upon them with greater action figure potential. However, does this position really hold up to scrutiny? Let's find out!
Episode photography and other resources: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VXZxRd29iicXyxCYQMidm3LlAw6BAhop?usp=drive_link
Special thank you to Baraklava for creating such amazing Bionicle themed music!
baraklava.bandcamp.com/track/tribal-isle
youtu.be/orf06Ccq5E4
Other sources used in this video (in no particular order):
youtu.be/Bcoeu9yg1-s
youtu.be/3gDVDPjpGdY
board.ttvchannel.com/t/metru-styled-toa-ignika-moc/48084
youtu.be/I33DaRNP31Q
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
2:02 Context for Discussion
2:42 Greater Articulation
6:05 Alternate Weapon Modes
7:01 Clone Construction
7:50 New Adaptation, Old Characters
8:49 Impossible Body Standards
10:11 Oh yeah, the Colours...
11:05 The Toa Hagah have joined the chat.
12:02 My Experience with these toys in 2004
13:38 The Heart of the Matter
15:30 The Makings of a Toa
18:01 Olivia Rodrigo has joined the chat.
18:34 Conclusion
Looking for the tunes used in this video? Check them out for free right here: rrslugger.bandcamp.com/album/r-r-sluggers-rock-raiders-mix-tape
For quality retro Lego conversation in the best online community I have ever been a part of, you can join the discussion on the Manic Miners Discord: discord.gg/na3rQmv
Interested in the history and research that goes into videos just like this one? You can join the discussion in the Lego Research Realm Discord: discord.gg/VtD99kYvUj
I created the photography, stop motion animation, and music in this video. Original artwork by Brett Halland. Thanks for watching!
Released in 2004, the Toa Metru are often regarded as a high point in the Bionicle franchise - taking the Technic sensibilities of the Toa Mata & Toa Nuva and improving upon them with greater action figure potential. However, does this position really hold up to scrutiny? Let's find out!
Episode photography and other resources: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VXZxRd29iicXyxCYQMidm3LlAw6BAhop?usp=drive_link
Special thank you to Baraklava for creating such amazing Bionicle themed music!
baraklava.bandcamp.com/track/tribal-isle
youtu.be/orf06Ccq5E4
Other sources used in this video (in no particular order):
youtu.be/Bcoeu9yg1-s
youtu.be/3gDVDPjpGdY
board.ttvchannel.com/t/metru-styled-toa-ignika-moc/48084
youtu.be/I33DaRNP31Q
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
2:02 Context for Discussion
2:42 Greater Articulation
6:05 Alternate Weapon Modes
7:01 Clone Construction
7:50 New Adaptation, Old Characters
8:49 Impossible Body Standards
10:11 Oh yeah, the Colours...
11:05 The Toa Hagah have joined the chat.
12:02 My Experience with these toys in 2004
13:38 The Heart of the Matter
15:30 The Makings of a Toa
18:01 Olivia Rodrigo has joined the chat.
18:34 Conclusion
Looking for the tunes used in this video? Check them out for free right here: rrslugger.bandcamp.com/album/r-r-sluggers-rock-raiders-mix-tape
For quality retro Lego conversation in the best online community I have ever been a part of, you can join the discussion on the Manic Miners Discord: discord.gg/na3rQmv
Interested in the history and research that goes into videos just like this one? You can join the discussion in the Lego Research Realm Discord: discord.gg/VtD99kYvUj
I created the photography, stop motion animation, and music in this video. Original artwork by Brett Halland. Thanks for watching!
