The Toa Metru ~ 1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back...

Описание: 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: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Special thank you to Baraklava for creating such amazing Bionicle themed music!
https://baraklava.bandcamp.com/track/...
   • BIONICLE: The Ancient Nui-Rama prototype |...  

Other sources used in this video (in no particular order):
   • BIONICLE G1 Canon Contest ART: Honor Guard...  
   • How to Fix Toa Metru Arms | Bionicle Tutor...  
https://board.ttvchannel.com/t/metru-...
   • Olivia Rodrigo - Enough For You & 1 Step F...  

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: https://rrslugger.bandcamp.com/album/...

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I created the photography, stop motion animation, and music in this video. Original artwork by Brett Halland. Thanks for watching!