Does THIS Hint at Bionicle in 2026?

[@GameingMasters1]

These pieces still being in production I fully believe is because lego has mandated that if they're going to make a bigger specialized mold like that it needs to be used for more than just a one off purpose. Now I will admit this is something I'm kind of extending to these pieces because it's been kind of a personal theory for why ninjago has reused so many of the dragon head molds over the past few years when in the past we saw a lot more individuality among dragon heads. But the timeline matches up cause the island/seabound wave is when we first started to see heavy reuse of the dragon head molds.

[@crushedcan5378]

you are doing a Half-life 3 confirmed on Bionicle, although Half-life 3 has been kinda confirmed.

[@lukestarkiller1470]

Wait has it really?!?!

[@lextalionis-u2v]

Look up the ending of Half Life: Alyx

[@xetanth87]

@@lextalionis-u2v No, they are talking about the leaks found through steam versioning

[@raidriarr]

I know it's unlikely, but man I would love to see Bionicles make a comeback, they were a huge part of my childhood, and rediscovering them now has been awesome. Love the channel and the great videos!

[@skybirdmakes]

Thank you so much! They basically defined my childhood so I'm very glad you enjoyed the content! Of course I have a lot more where this came from

[@iso-didact789]

@@skybirdmakes No! The absolute positive last thing we need is another woke reboot.

[@Mike-mf3ed]

I think the StarWars imperial guard shoulder would’ve suited Pohatu’s feet better but that piece might be retired. They might do something similar to G2 where he has handheld weapons that turn into foot extensions. Honestly I like the idea of giving them both G1 weapons and alternative weapons or tools that makes sense for them to carry around. Here’s my basic ideas: Tahu: long sword and hoverboard Kopaka: sword/shield and mace Lewa: axes and crossbow Onua: claws and giant shovel Gali: hooks and trident Pohatu: armoured shoes and throwing knives This is what I came up with but I’m sure everyone else has better ideas…

[@skybirdmakes]

I completely forgot all about that piece, but yes many of the pieces Lego made for CCBS armor add-ons could make fun additions to Bionicle as weapons and elsewhere

[@DarkTakanuva]

trans-blue crystal was made for the Miles Morales vs Morbius set and it also got used in the Zane cycle set that came out this summer

[@legothoron1]

and we do have a modern Bionicle hand part, part number 67695 that was introduced in 2022

[@bentoncozzi612]

What CCBS ball pieces are still around for that to be useful tho? Just the 2x2 bricks?

[@skybirdmakes]

Some pieces would surely see new molds, I actually just touched on this in my most recent video, introducing just 3 new pieces to get the ball rolling!

[@tidiarr]

if bionicle were to come back i'd personally want a limited reproduction run of the original toa mata sets, canisters included, and sell them as collectors items. they're not going to be cheap, maybe $25 or above per set, but it could offset the price of remaking the molds + packaging. i'm pretty sure there's no precedent for Lego to do something like meticulously reproducing old sets, which would def open up pandora's box, but it's not totally out of the realm of possibility.

[@skybirdmakes]

I think Lego has done a few re-releases or reimagined sets, but not many. I personally would love to see McDonald's Matoran make a return as blind bags!! Aside from masks, there would only be a foot, body, a head, and arm mold (assuming they exclude disks) So few molds for something that could essentially be a blind bag/gatcha gift would be incredible. Plus if Lego leaned into the silly side of offering sets, they could release them with hats, head, body, or hand accessories! Would could add a lot of variation as well as backwards compatibility with old mctoran! (Just make the hands have axle holes this time!)

[@WorstHour]

I mean haven't they patented a new ccbs style system? they could also just do some remember bionicle thing 2026 with their masks on torsos or something printing wise (also having the surtur sword it is more lava and darker)

[@sky0kast0]

I would love to see Bionicle occur but I'm not exactly sure if they can hit a price point that I'm going to be happy with.

[@benpaterson2237]

Bionicle will return at least in cameos, easter eggs in other sets or get the occasional one-off anniversary set. As a full fledged reboot I'm skeptical but hopeful Lego can pull off a G3 without too many issues. Never underestimate the power of a dedicated fanbase.

[@The_Dinosaur_Heretic]

If Bionicle does come back, LEGO can’t take risks. This means small, cheap system sets with very few specialised pieces; think the Tahu GWP set. If LEGO goes down that route, there’s great opportunity for useful recoloured system parts that non-Bionicle fans can utilise. Having cheap sets means kids would likely buy them with pocket money, engaging the younger market. Money that LEGO could have spent on specialised moulds can then be pumped back into marketing. I think the parts you showed are too specialised and wouldn’t fit a Bionicle aesthetic. They’re also large, meaning they’d have to fit on a large Bionicles. Large sets will cost more money, and are therefore a large risk

[@skybirdmakes]

I think with as profitable as Lego is, they could take risks if they wanted too. but realistically a new Bionicle line would rely on existing or modified versions of existing parts, introducing likely very few new parts compared to a given year in G1! That said you should check out my latest video, where I go over how 3 pieces could make up a theoretical G3

[@suicune4268]

@@skybirdmakes the second green blade piece reminds me of Matau's air blades from the Metru line

[@The_Dinosaur_Heretic]

@@skybirdmakes While that’s true, you have to consider how different 2000’s LEGO was compared to now. New moulds are introduced in the modern day IF they are useful in other themes; the amount of blade pieces shared between Monkie Kid and Ninjago validates their creation. Furthermore, they see use beyond the year in which they were developed. Alternatively, specialised pieces are put behind a significant markup so LEGO can make a positive return on investment (Ornithopter blade/Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech katana come to mind). Back then though, LEGO wasn’t nearly as profitable, so they had the capacity to create new pieces for single sets sometimes. There are no recolours of Lewa’s axe because it only came in that set in that colour. In later Bionicle years, it was rare for masks to be reused or recoloured. However, introducing 1 x 2 curved slopes or 1 x 2 inverted brackets in medium blue in a GWP-style G3 Gali set, for example, would be incredibly useful for system moccists, and they’d see use outside of Bionicle in official system sets. By introducing new recolours of sought after pieces in hypothetical Bionicle sets, it immediately draws in sales from the majority of system fans, especially if they’re a cheaper alternative to buying a $500 set that features that piece in a smaller quantity. This brings me to my next point about your proposed pieces. While you only developed three new parts, you also admit that LEGO would have to develop new feet pieces, masks, heads, and maybe weapons. Unless these elements see use in other themes or persistent use in Bionicle G3, then your proposed system won’t work. Especially if the latter guideline is adhered to, then you risk homogeneity between Bionicle sets. One of the biggest setbacks to LEGO’s current buildable action figures is how samey they all are. Builds for The Green Goblin and Spider-Man, for example, are basically the exact same thing to me. The iconicity of the characters isn’t enough to convince me to purchase them (they’re also ridiculously expensive for what they are). I guarantee others feel the same way because I always see these kits fully stocked in the LEGO aisle. Bionicle G1 failed because of weak sockets in 2008, 2009, and 2010, which deterred kids from buying them. Hero Factory failed because it wasn’t Bionicle. Bionicle G2 failed because of a lack of marketing. No one bought the Star Wars CCBS figures because they were ugly, so CCBS failed because there was no more flagship themes to pioneer it. We know this because we’re Bionicle fans; it’s part of our lore. However, general LEGO fans don’t understand why these themes/subthemes capsized, so they’ll immediately assume it’s because they’re not system pieces. I guarantee you LEGO knows this. All of these factors make a Bionicle G3 near impossible outside of small, cheap system sets with very few specialised pieces.

[@qirade6564]

I was just thinking about this Sale thing and saw this video. Pretty nerdy but Bionicle and CCBS coming back is one of my biggest dreams

[@Dinowrestler]

As much as I love for it to come back. I've seen alot of very impressive mechs being put out by lego. Ninjago, monkey kid, and other marvel/DC. Now we might not get new set, but like this video shows. The parts pool is there.

[@dwarfboy9996]

I won't keep my hopes up until something is officially confirmed

[@hellobye1800]

For the trans green pieces, you can possibly use them to make a spear or a scythe for Lewa. This wouldn't be a one to one like the original axe, but would help set a new line apart for the old G1.

[@mrkicker11181]

This time I’ll wait for sales I feel burnt out from last time buying at retail having go toysrus get final sabes

[@matthewbooth8487]

Honestly, as long as these parts become more and more common, GWP-style MoCs might be people's G3.

[@SuperSecretBricks]

I want to believe... Regardless, it's cool that the designers keep making parts like this. I suspect they are themselves Bionicle fans, or at least thinking about Bionicle fans, and try to make sure these could also be used in Bionicle MOCs

[@rizalpurwanto2230]

I have to be honest with you man, At this point I think most this are basically coping mechanism. I too think about this 'comeback' a lot, but i think 2001 bonkle works because of the market at the time. I think more about bonkle alternatives made by fans for fans with Kickstarter or something though I doubt the feasibility of such

[@crowgirl9833]

I feel like Lego would be hesitant to go full ccbs, and would probably want to keep some system integration to avoid making to many new molds. I also think if this were to happen, it’s possible they would make bigger sets targeted at older fans instead of trying to get kids into it again, but honestly I hope Im off on that.

[@TakeraYT]

us bionicle fans will never let go!!!

[@SAWFD1413]

seems like the mechs of ninjago as the unofficial successors to bionicle. though why does it seem a lot of mechs of late are getting giant golden weapons? cole (ninjago) has a (relatively) new mech with a huge sword that is longer than the mech is tall and for Pohatu (Bionicle)....boots, then boots & claws then....a boomerang? i say look at any and ALL golden parts in ninjago's lineup to see any clearer on this.

[@Taohe_Netrus]

If LEGO will screw up the 25th anniversary as they screwed up the 20th, the 30th will be problematic, because it will happen too close to the 100th LEGO anniversary and LEGO would be probably too focussed on making something for boomers instead to properly honor the series which saved the company in 2004... Still, community is pretty alive and we always can make use of LEGO Ideas and upcomming "Masks of Power" game, so even in we won't get anything in 2026, I'm sure, fans will continue their fight :)

[@LEGObowserYT]

Unfortunately, development on masks of power has been completely halted until further notice, sorry to be the bearer of bad news

[@Taohe_Netrus]

@LEGObowserYT I'm aware of it, but I'm sure, such important project won't die. :) In the worst case, different people will finish it, like it was done with cancelled 2001 game

[@misterbiscuit3706]

Bionicle fans trying not to use the “it saved the company from bankruptcy” excuse challenge: Impossible! Love good ol Bonkle as the next guy, but just let the series rest.

[@Taohe_Netrus]

@@misterbiscuit3706 I've helped creating while movement dedicated to bringing back Technic Buildable Action Figures (260 members of Discord server, where most members entered G1 story after G2 end + Polish 2 YT channels and other smaller initiatives), so I won't be giving up in the nearest time. Especially with the upcomming series' 25th anniversary. Too many wants to continue the fight :p

[@skybirdmakes]

@misterbiscuit3706 No reason to let something your passionate about die, which is part of why creating content about it feels so rewarding!

[@AdiR9234]

I would say no overall, as bringing Bionicle back would simply be for the older audience, and would require a new show (or something to market) to get children involved. Given that the line originally ended due to lack of sales interest, and that these parts were mainly made to complement the Dreamzzz and Ninjago lines.

[@jacksoncabrera7236]

I want them do remake the old parts and do anniversary editions 😢

[@madcatmk213]

we are getting bionicle revived before half life 3

[@Gaming_Nerd1993]

I doubt that Bionicle will comeback, but with the info you provided might be a bit of a hint something, but nothing concrete to be honest. Only Lego knows if Bionicle will comeback to the masses.

[@DeltaTrion]

Seeing Bionicle return would be very fun, but my question is why? Why bring it back after the failure of G2? Isn't the reboot's short-lived time on shelves a sign to LEGO that Bionicle no longer has the staying power it once did?

[@skybirdmakes]

That's a good question but I think G2 dies for more Lego reasons then Bionicle reasons specifically. The theme has tens, if not hundreds of thousands of active fans still floating around, but Lego did not handle it's second generation, or the atmosphere it existed in (like other competitive toy lines) very well

[@lukestarkiller1470]

I would definitely love if this turned out to be true. They have a very different art direction from Bionicle but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It could lead to a very fresh aesthetic if they made everything else match it. But either way I’ve been using these pieces in my own Bionicle Mocs and they’re great! So even if they’re not intended for Bionicle they’re still great pieces for Bionicle fans to be getting.

[@knuxenglish]

An artstyle based on most of these weapons would probably be more angular and spiky than most other bionicleand CCBS stuff, which could look incredible.

[@octav1600]

I applaud your enthusiasm ... I would love nothing better than getting new Bionicle sets ... but you sound just like me in 2022 or whenever they made that awesome lion Knights castle. I thought they would make battlepacks, and small and mediul sets, more remakes, so on ... but that never happened. I guess lego just doesn't like Money ...

[@skybirdmakes]

I give off that enthusiasm for the community, but I don't expect Lego to give us a G3! I live by the old "hope for the best, expect the worst" adage lol

[@octav1600]

@@skybirdmakes Makes sense :). I do hope you're right though.

[@nurglecultist2521]

Bionicle will never come back. Lego, basically, has 2 original series: city and Ninjago. All other stuff is licensed. And company makes hell of a ton profit. Why on earth they will need to bring old series back and spend money on lore, promotion and story if they make more profit with licenced products?

[@Thinginator]

Dreamzzz also exists and is arguably the most simular thing to Bionicle that LEGO currently makes Also Monkie Kid, which is available worldwide even if not marketed, and has many Bionicle style pieces.

[@nurglecultist2521]

@@Thinginator and it's profits are compatible with star wars or superheroes?

[@Thinginator]

@nurglecultist2521 Compatible, yes. LEGO can sell multiple themes simultaneously, including original ones, and make money from all of them, as they cover a broader audience that way. If you meant comparable, probably not, but that still doesn't make it not profitable or worthwhile. You can only sell so much Star Wars or superheroes in a year... Monkie Kid is hugely successful outside of the US, it's basically China's Ninjago. LEGO can make more money from their original IPs as they don't have to pay royalties, so it remains worth their time to create and promote original themes like Dreamzzz regardless of whether it makes as many sales as Star Wars. Because not everyone likes Star Wars sets.

[@skybirdmakes]

There's only one way to find out! To the time machine!

[@benjaminmuratore9341]

Out of curiosity, do you think they'll do anything for the 25th anniversary at all? Even if it's not a third whole incarnation of the brand?

[@skybirdmakes]

I truly have no idea, but I always have a little hope

[@BrianRobertson-hs2zx]

A nu bionicle dark hunterz book. It could maybe have da year of first printing az part of da title. Also D original don,t have much existing left being out of print + all da possible nu cool creationz & my copy lookin kinda crappy A nu 1 wood make sense.

[@Fries101Reviews]

Sea bound was in 2021

[@skybirdmakes]

I realized after the fact 😅

[@Matter_Of_Fact]

Hot take. I don't want Bionicle to come back because I wouldn't be able to support it, and feel it would ultimately fail again since imo year 1 was lightning in a bottle

[@남의진]

oh dear god...(buddha) please...! I pray everyday! give them a third chance to shine there stories! (recently, I started to collecting bionicle novels, and holy fuck!! they deserves more movies or animated series! I don't no why lego just kep making up a fucked up ninjago stories, instead giving them a new chance to shine there masterpieces!! *Come on lego!! snape out at the stupid fucked up disney shits!!!*)

[@FaxonBuilds]

Bro, this one is reaching 😅

[@skybirdmakes]

Of course it is, but baseless speculation can also be fun!

[@nuxbronson]

Haven't watched the video but probably not

[@georgiy650]

bro is the biggest coper, like bruh I think everyone wants Bionicle back, but like, objectively, the industry isn't in the place for Bionicle. Bionicle is a teenager-oriented line, they can not be popular among younger children because the idea of bionicle is "too edgy", and it's not fitting for older audiences, which looks for larger, visually impressive sets not playable sets.

[@就活-z9m]

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[@shadowsage1]

Schizo posting

[@skybirdmakes]

Might as well!

[@HooFbauer]

Cope

[@skybirdmakes]

I will bravely cope!