I Rebuilt Onua Mata from Scratch and Here's What I Learned

[@lemmingscanfly5]

Revamps of OG Bionicle sets like this are probably the only thing I’d actually ever consider purchasing from Lego in this day and age.

[@bkhbricks]

It would be such a level up if they put some sets out like this!

[@ManuSk8rboi]

Lewa next! Agile Toa of Air

[@bkhbricks]

Very very soon 😎

[@IcaroPhantoka]

I really like the transparent green pieces in the arm and the gears, its the little things that adds alot!!

[@bkhbricks]

Thanks! I have been loving making sure the small details hit 🔥

[@bentoncozzi612]

Absolutely the best so far out of all your revamps! This is my dream G3.

[@bkhbricks]

It’s one of my favorites too so far! Thanks for watching :)

[@GamingGeek264]

More rahi is good! Rahi were so cool in the first years of bionicle, some of my favorite builds.

[@bkhbricks]

Say less! 🦂

[@JMPDev]

Loving the live audio from the build process 👌 The click counter is fun 😁 Also thank you for showing off the pieces for each assembly, that would be super helpful for anyone wanting to follow along.

[@bkhbricks]

Thank you for your feedback in the previous video about the audio! I’m glad it was a better experience. And yes! I need to make sure I show the pieces clearly so folks can follow along. Thanks for sticking around :)

[@Quincyishidaawesome]

This is awesome, Onua Mata was my first Bionicle back in the day and I love this reimagine

[@bkhbricks]

Bro me too!

[@hyperboreanesoterica6588]

These are so dope. Definitely build the scorpions

[@bkhbricks]

Say less 🫡

[@nullstudios2989]

Look ma! I’m on tv! Jokes aside, this revamp is exACTLY what I was imagining. Stellar work!

[@bkhbricks]

Thanks so much 😀

[@Enigma-vh8mp]

Watching these videos where you rebuild the toa Mata has inspired me to go back and rework my self moc using lego system instead of bionicle and technic, I think I'll finally have legs for him that'll look like the right length. Love your stuff, keep building!

[@bkhbricks]

I’m glad I could inspire you! You should totally go back and see what you can create. I have been loving using system for these revamps.

[@Enigma-vh8mp]

@bkhbricks I've actually completely rebuilt the hips so far and it's looking fantastic! Been sleeping on using bricks with bionicle builds, clearly.

[@bkhbricks]

It’s been a fun challenge using system, I hope you keep building as well 😎

[@somethingsimpleandcatchy]

U really captured the design! Awesome work

[@bkhbricks]

Thank you so much! This one was a fun build!

[@thewoollyviking5928]

An amazing reimagining as expected! And I’d definitely love to see you try to make small bionicle creatures once you finish the original Toa!

[@bkhbricks]

Thank you! And yea I think that would be a fun challenge 🦂🦂

[@TheElizabethRichards]

I love the claws and the legs, amazing build!

[@bkhbricks]

Thank you! I think they turned out well!

[@kingsleynwaokorie6123]

You don’t miss dude! Never thought about making claws like this! 🔥

[@bkhbricks]

Glad you like them! They are one of my favorite parts of this design!

[@ghostnuva]

Another Toa, another Great Work BKHBRICKS, these designs for the Toa just getting better and better! Hope to see Gali Mata Rebuilt Next

[@bkhbricks]

Thank you!! She’s on deck 🫡

[@bkhbricks]

Just posted her vid. :) Peep the channel!

[@violentlyneutral3611]

Mate your videos are so high quality that I thought you already had millions of followers! Love to help you reach that goal cuz man you deserve it! also loved this moc the most so far, keep up the great work

[@bkhbricks]

Thanks so much! You are too kind. I appreciate you sticking around! This one is one of my favorites so far as well…much more to come 😎

[@mot10n285]

Rock raiders eh? That was a good one and so was the lego joke. Awesome video as always

[@bkhbricks]

Awh man I’m so glad you caught that!! Thank you!

[@mot10n285]

@ Any time

[@HanesAnimates]

Man, I absolutely love these videos! Keep 'em coming! And yess, I have to see your interpretation on the rahi! 🔥🔥

[@bkhbricks]

Thanks so much!! I think I may give it a shot 🤔🦂

[@michejackson2918]

I just stumbled across this channel, and as a Lego builder my self I am looking forward to using some of these techniques for my builds, you just gained a subscriber :)

[@bkhbricks]

Welcome! Thanks for subscribing! Let me know you end up using some of the techniques and if they work out :)

[@levinarobin573]

whoa the claws!

[@bkhbricks]

Pretty sick huh 😎

[@Aranthappyrobot]

I love the little splashes of green in the body, helps to break up the colors. I trust you’ll retain Pohatu’s thunder thighs when you get to him.

[@bkhbricks]

Me too! The green really helps. And yes Pohatu is about 90% done. And them thighs are definitely thundering.

[@borby4584]

It also makes it feel like Onua has some lightstones imbued into his armor, so that he could dig through Onu Koro's caves without worrying about light

[@LegsON]

Diabolical! Hope LEGO sees that!!!!

[@bkhbricks]

That would be sick! The dream would be to help design sets for LEGO!

[@sentimusprime7479]

Wow. Your Bionicle builds are really great. Have you considered building hero factory characters. In this style?

[@bkhbricks]

Thank you so much! Absolutely, that’s a great idea. It will be a minute but they are in the works for sure.

[@sentimusprime7479]

@bkhbricks that's awesome to hear. I have always loved hero factory. Take as much time as you need. It's good not to rush these things. Can't wait to see it.

[@bkhbricks]

I could not agree more, it’s truly an art form! Make sure you are subbed so you know when they drop! 🫡

[@sentimusprime7479]

@bkhbricks already subscribed to your channel. And a little something else. The Lego set 42139. Looks like it could be used as a hero factory vehicle. I find it amazing how Lego is at least making vehicle's that could still be used for hero factory.

[@bkhbricks]

Super helpful! I wrote that set number down. Thanks so much!

[@REDENCRAFT-675]

Dude!!! This was an awesome video! This brought back some memories for me. Your next video will be awesome too! Would you consider making Lewa? He was my favorite

[@bkhbricks]

So glad it brought back some good memories for you! Lewa is def in the line up, stay tuned and subbed so you don’t miss it 😎

[@REDENCRAFT-675]

I’m definitely subbed! I love your take on the original Bionicle!

[@Mira_Mira_0n_The_Wall]

I'd love to see Gali made in this style 👀💙

[@bkhbricks]

She is coming up soon 😎

[@bkhbricks]

Just posted her vid. :) Peep the channel!

[@old_man_dunsparce]

Looks awesome, but one little tip. Perhaps you could make Onua's "thumbs" articulate at the knuckle, to make it some expressive

[@bkhbricks]

oooo good idea. That shouldn't be too hard

[@CreativeBrick]

Awsome

[@bkhbricks]

Thanks ☺️

[@OlegFantik]

you are very good at rebooting bionicles from system! I also tried to do the same challenge, but I use only technic and new parts of weapons and armor from ninjago, and I do not use a single brick to preserve the aesthetics of bionicles (since they actually came from technic and their constructor is based on technic) In one of my recent posts I already posted my attempt to assemble bionicle using only new parts, you can appreciate it)

[@bkhbricks]

That is so awesome, so cool that you were able to preserve the og aesthetics! I need to go check out your post with the new parts, thanks for sharing!

[@timpeetoom2199]

If you got time spare, i’d love to see vezon and fenrakk in this style!

[@bkhbricks]

Say less, I’m adding them to the list of requests 😎

[@timpeetoom2199]

@ YEEEES

[@robbymanable]

Looking good so far. How about Gali next?

[@bkhbricks]

She’s next, stay tuned 🫡

[@melange95]

If you ever get done with the main 6 toa you should try to build voriki, maybe even some turaga or mctoran, but def voriki first

[@bkhbricks]

That’s a fire idea. I’ll add it to the list!! Thanks for the suggestion ;)

[@brick_ballistics]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I can tell your vids are hugely inspired by @MitchBuilds Love it

[@bkhbricks]

Most def! Mitch is a legend and I’m honored to even be mentioned in the same sentence. 😎

[@aidanrichardson8964]

I reckon ur next Bionicle build should be? toa lewa and this time u should keep to his original weapon his axe like u did for rose co paka the white one my point is☝️! Yes keep his axe for ur next Lego build toa lewa I mean 😊👍👍

[@bkhbricks]

It’s coming up soon 🫡

[@bobbyjudd999]

Can you remake the takua toa of light next?? *Edit: i don't know if i spelt his name correctly as I've forgotten it 😅*

[@bkhbricks]

Ahhh you mean Taka Nuva? The white and gold guy right?

[@bobbyjudd999]

@bkhbricks yes, i forgot his name for a second 😅

[@Rockythesalty]

Do Pohatu,so if you combine Tahu and onua with Pohatu you get a toa Kaita Akamai revamp!

[@bkhbricks]

That’s such a fire idea. Thank you!

[@Rockythesalty]

@ you’re welcome!

[@kingjupiter0645]

pls do Gali next

[@bkhbricks]

She will be my next drop 😎

[@kingjupiter0645]

@bkhbricks can't wait to see Pohatu too, he could have some thrusters and exhaust pipes

[@bkhbricks]

Just posted her vid. :) Peep the channel!

[@jakelargin4324]

Will these be appearing on Rebrickable at some point?

[@bkhbricks]

That’s the ultimate goal for sure, hoping to get started on those soon after I finish this series 😎

[@MatejBeranek]

for some reason he gives off a mining vibe to me. also will lewa be next?

[@bkhbricks]

Yea for sure! I’m debating between Gali and Lewa. They are both about 90% done but Lewa needs more work than Gali.

[@bkhbricks]

Just posted her vid. :) Peep the channel!

[@BionicleBlaster136]

make a transformer frame with tutorial maybe ???

[@bkhbricks]

Such a good idea!!

[@frank_calvert]

"according to chatgpt" omfg...

[@bkhbricks]

😂😂😂

[@-mixu-]

I'd argue it looks worse than the original, the wires and trans green parts are a good addition but most of the system bricks on it doesn't look good on a bionicle moc in my opinion ,v, The limbs are the main culprit here, they need to be less smooth and more mechanical looking ,o,

[@bkhbricks]

Thanks for watching and providing feedback!