LEGO® Bionicle 2004 Toa Metru | Review

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

These were a great evolution of the technic engineering of the Slizers/Throwbots. Those were basically just a function in a box body with some joints. The Mata and Nuva were a more streamlined version of that, but still pretty clunky and limited in articulation. The Metru were the most advanced this type of build got before Lego phased gears out. We wouldn't see anything like this again until G2.

[@AllOutBrick]

Agreed, the engineering here is really a work of art. It'll be sad to see the gear functions go soon, but at least we got to see their purpose optimized before they got phased out

[@niconifilmz6767]

toa metru are definitely some of the coolest toa LEGO has put out

[@avremirine8986]

The Toa Metru were my favorite Toa in the Toyline!

[@muhdadiputradanial7129]

The toa nuva may be my favourite's but they are clunky

[@TheCakesCup26]

I just got all 6 toa inika at a Salvation Army for 10 dollars, this video is the perfect way to end the day.

[@AllOutBrick]

That's a deal right there! Nice!

[@TheCakesCup26]

@@AllOutBrick none of them had zamor spheres and jaller was missing a leg, other than that they where complete. 3 of the 6 swords still had working batteries, too.

[@boogie1434]

@@TheCakesCup26 it’s amazing how well the swords hold up over the years, I bought all six inika back in 06 and they still work fine.

[@TheCakesCup26]

@@boogie1434 agreed, I used to have just one of the swords (I have no idea why) and the glow worked for 2 years, and I pressed it atleast 6 times every day.

[@thexplodenator3007]

@@boogie1434 way better than the Piraka eyes

[@SirBananaFunk]

This was the peak Bionicle. Truly the highlight of the series

[@MandoDin]

I remember getting the toa metru back then, and my child brain was blown away with the articulation when compared to the Nuva/Mata

[@AllOutBrick]

Nice to know that Mando is a fan of the channel. This is the way.

[@Tigoros136]

They didn’t have shoulders. Shoulders are way more important than knees or elbows for posability

[@theinfiniteconqueror]

I remember I made a Mock of Takanuva using Nuju's and Lhikan's body pieces. The white torso with the gold accents is perfect.

[@landonfleury]

Been so excited for this video to drop, I got Vakama sealed recently since I never got him as a kid and it was such a pleasure opening up that canister. Glad you feel similarly to me about these awesome models!

[@AllOutBrick]

That's awesome, a sealed Vakama!

[@Guy-iv2hw]

I'm waiting for 2006 sets. For me 2001-2003 and 2006 had the coolest sets, especially titans.

[@TheCakesCup26]

Agreed, 2006 had some of if not the best titan sets in the whole line.

[@rileydietz2726]

I thought that the toa inika were some of the coolest sets.

[@TymaDem]

I personally waiting for 2007-2008 (their peak, imho)

[@minerman60101]

I love the Toa Metru so much, such a great blend of articulation and a gear function and the weapons are great to top it all off. One thing I'll add is that when putting together Whenua's claws, they work best when the blue pin is attached in the middle hole. They mesh together perfectly when you do that.

[@AllOutBrick]

I did have some trouble attaching Whenua's claws together, thanks for the tip!

[@dominicslivinski9216]

As a kid I had to save my money for what seemed like FOREVER so I could get myself Toa Metru Nokama. She's still one of my top favorites to this day along with Toa Metru Nuju.

[@The_Davo_Domain]

Definitely my favourite wave of Toa. Streamlined designs, simple yet consistent colour schemes and some brilliant play functions

[@nertaku6128]

Let's gooo! I've been waiting for this video! Toa Vakama is my favorite Toa set. Keep up the good work!

[@AllOutBrick]

More to come! Vakama has such a great look to him, definitely does justice to the late Turaga

[@AtlasGmng]

OH HEEEELLLL YES. I've been waiting for this one for weeks. Toa Metru (specifically Nuju) were the sets I loved the most.

[@AllOutBrick]

Ooooo Nuju is a really unique favorite here! His weapons that shift into snow shoes are such a great design

[@AtlasGmng]

@@AllOutBrick I personally loved using his weapons in moc builds. They make a pretty cool shield if you do it right. Excellent video as always Chris!

[@arctovishfan100]

Nuju was my first Bionicle so I totally agree

[@Vahki100]

2004 was my favourite Bionicle year. The Toa Metru are by far my favourite of all Toa teams, both in lore and in design. I also love the Vahki designs and the overall dark setting of the whole year. The movie was fantastic too.

[@Tonda00]

My personal favorite Toa Team! Great play functions, great aesthetics, and great characters! Awesome review!

[@P8H5]

i liked how the lids were able to connect together to make the storage containers that was used to trap the matorans. those small details that they included was pretty cool

[@EXDAN12]

These are how I got myself into the Bionicle franchise, I have fond memories of me and my brother getting all of them and getting to know the lore. They are special for me, and I'm surprised how well they hold up to this date.

[@jdprofanitybatman5212]

It’s like watching scheduled cartoons when you were a kid. Just tune in for Mata Nui Mondays on your TV or something like that

[@wither5673]

bionicle is like 50% of my childhood memory's lol, the books, toys, movies, comics and that one point and click game. also you're enthusiasm for it is just so cool and refreshing to see.

[@blazlock7285]

I missed these sets, I hear they were a nice set of their time.

[@xonxt7479]

the only reason I like Mondays!

[@AllOutBrick]

The worst day, but also the best day

[@masterproductions1179]

Childhood Nostalgia hits hard

[@jeandehuit5385]

These were some great sets. Unfortunate that their dark colours became 'standard' (& too my mind, overused compared to the bright colours used by earlier Bionicle sets), but the Metru sets themselves can hardly be blamed for *that.* Nokama is my favourite, probably. I think the mast being a different colour actually helps break up the monotony of dark blue you'd be seeing otherwise. That, & her mask is big enough to make the 'upright' head position look natural; w/ Vakama you're locked into the 'hunched' position b/c the Huna lacks sufficient 'chin coverage' & so moving the head 'upright' results in him having a *huge* neck. That disk launcher is one heck of a piece of plastic, tho. Even if it doesn't fire as far as the more conventional models.

[@TanikaNuva]

Yeeeesss! the Toa Metru are by far my favorite bionicle toa sets! The metru build is my favorite for toa figures. Can't wait for you to review Lhikan because He is My favorite Bionicle set period!

[@AllOutBrick]

Lhikan is in the near future!

[@Vakama95096]

One thing I liked about the Toa Metru is who they were before they became Toa. We didn’t get that much backstory in the Comics. But in the movie, we find out that Vakama was a mask maker, Nokama was a teacher etc. But Vakama had a hard time understanding what he was meant to be.

[@cesarsandelis6379]

The books go into it even.

[@ArkhamHermit]

Words cannot describe how surprised and excited I was when I saw this team all posed in a display in the Downtown Disney LEGO Store. It signified so much potential and growth in the universe. It was the start of such great things. Not my overall favorite canister team, but they will forever hold the title of "Biggest Hype Inducer for Young James"

[@hideonmex]

I love this models, i still have it all, hours and hours of fun, is so nostalgic :') What a Great Job again ! :D

[@matthewreynoso6904]

Perfect for the first Toa with bendable knees and elbows. Adding on to that, they have neck articulation, nice touch!

[@TheCoolPowerOfCheese]

I had Vakama, Onewa and Matau just for the combination model. It looked so cool :-) My only gripe about this line is that they were basically clone sets. I would have loved a bit more variation in the builds.

[@thatguitarandbassguy]

I can't wait for the Toa Mahri 😍 Absolutely love this channel, very informative, and so nostalgic. Thank you, I never miss a Bionicle video!

[@AllOutBrick]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ShelfMicroOven]

Always look forward to mata nui mondays!

[@AllOutBrick]

Enjoy!

[@SirKat-mo7bd]

Got all of them complete for $55 , 11 Bionicle ( Hewkii mahri sealed too) for $80 , a new Visoral Roporak for $25 , 3 Rhakshis for $20 , i'm outside the united states and finding them at that price locally was awesome, normally i would have ended up paying for all of that almost a five hundred dollars with shipping , custom ,tax and everything , i can feel how my crippling depression is being slowly but surely getting in control thanks to that , Bionicle have helped me in my darkest hours and everytime that i think about end it all i just think about the franchise that was by my side as a child and i can keep moving on, at least for now ,let's hope that it still works in the future.

[@Starwarsfearsome]

I just got Onewa used in good condition, I love the articulation and how they still look robotic enough to Be decent Bionicles.

[@KhlavKalash14]

I have a problem: everytime I watch your weekly videos, I feel like buying every single set and I don't have room at home anymore! Great job! By the way, is it me or you could build up a ball out of the caps of the canisters? They reminded me of the capsules where the matoran were caged by Teridax in the second film

[@AllOutBrick]

Yeah, you can combine them! I couldn't squeeze a Matoran into it though so I decided to leave it out

[@briggy4359]

Thats correct. Matorans are supposed to be fittable

[@ryantheanimator1156]

Legends of Metru Nui was what got me into collecting Bioncles, easily the best set out of the bunch, imo.

[@AllOutBrick]

Mask of Light is the most nostalgic for me which holds it up higher, but the animation quality definitely got a nice bump up for Legends of Metru Nui

[@Mia-gamin-616]

My only complain is how Nokama mask is too bright for the body pieces

[@AllOutBrick]

Maybe a little bit but I interpret it as if it's just glowing

[@atobe1844]

I used to dislike it, but now I like how it provides some unique contrast

[@MrCmon113]

Child me was definitely right for remembering those positively.

[@RealSpaceChild]

Grandmother bought one toa metru for me, every time we were visiting store. I think I got them all if I remember correctly or could be that I missed Matau. Those were simpler times. I really wish Lego could give Bionicle another shot. I totally missed G2 because it was kind of that time of life for me. I didn't follow anything Lego did or wasn't interest. Was lucky to get some G2 sets from internet. Both Kopaka master and uniter. He is my favorite Toa.

[@AllOutBrick]

What a neat story! Glad to hear you've rejoined the community

[@Majora223]

Really enjoyed this! Love the Toa Metru for how different they are from the Nuva, both in their personalites and builds. Keep up the great work! And congrats on your graduation!

[@AllOutBrick]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@Eki718]

Good thing to note is that there exists a combiner of all 6 of toa metru sets: Krahka, the shapeshifting rahi

[@requi2024]

Im lovingg this series! And you make a great host too! Pump because 2004 is the year I got into Bionicle

[@widowpeak6142]

They are awesome, but they are missing one thing for me: A secondary color. Like Lewa's lime arms and legs.

[@adriand6883]

I agree

[@GrizbyK72]

Funnily enough the film models actually correct this by adding accent colours reminiscent of their later Turaga forms. Shame that was never realized in the sets.

[@boogie1434]

Can’t wait to hear your take on the piraka/inika

[@pupperdinkly]

Loved this era so much, can't wait for the vahki and Toa Lhikan

[@Dreamweaver94]

If they haven't already, these sets will surely go down as some of the best Bionicle offered in its run. I remember thinking as a kid that the only thing that could make them better was the brighter colors of the original Toa Mata. While color preference is surely subjective, I also felt the brighter colors were more representative of the elements.

[@cocobill0077]

Man I remember when I was 5, my grandma brought me toa nokama as a present, that was the very first lego/bionicle, that really sparked a passion, I'm finishing collecting bionicle sets years later, with only missing few as of today

[@ari-l261]

I remember Nokama being my first bionicle, I loved it!! Unfortunately it got stolen when I left it in my parents car..

[@theBolderBoulder]

Kopaka Master needed those Nuju ice shoes! Lol

[@RandomPeasant2467]

So glad i accidentally pressed the tohunga video, this is one of my favorite reviewer channels

[@AllOutBrick]

Wow, thanks!

[@Pingwin58]

Suddenly I recalled a memory where as a kid I got Toa Nokama to join Toa Vakama. When I opened the brand new Nokama box, inside there were blue parts and white parts. Suddenly I found the Toa Nuju mask inside. That was so sick, I got two sets in one box! I think that the only pieces missing from Nuju were some black connector sticks

[@Oerbyss022]

This is definitely the main set of my childhood in my mind. I had every one besides the green I believe. Also, thank you so much for this incredible all encompassing complete collection of Bionicle set reviews. It's been a joy to find this.

[@EXPowerBlast]

NICE. These guys were undoubtedly the best deal in all of Bionicle's canister sets in terms of what you get for the price.

[@AllOutBrick]

Agreed! I was blown away by the base models

[@EXPowerBlast]

My favourite of the bunch is Matau. I really like his aero slicers, they're the most satisfying to swing and it's awesome how they become wings; his Mahiki is also my favourite Metru mask. He's funny as hell, too.

[@EXPowerBlast]

@Tesla-Effect Niiiice

[@MattyBmemes]

Love this guys reviews, simply the best bionicle reviews outthere. Im on this train till the end

[@N8-PT]

Aren’t these the sets with canister lids that fit together to make the matoran spheres?

[@Lupinemancer87]

While I will always remember 2001-2003 fondly, there was something about the 2004 sets that I really liked. I don't know what it is.

[@michaelmaasen872]

The canister lids could also combine together to be the matoran canisters from the movie.

[@AllOutBrick]

Yes they do, you're right! I was going to mention this, but couldn't manage to squeeze a Matoran in there

[@michaelmaasen872]

@@AllOutBrick haha, that's ironic that they don't fit! 😂

[@creator1246]

I was going to say about this, glad I checked the other comments first. XD

[@styrofoam9981]

@All-Out Brick I think a Tohunga fits in the sphere though!

[@uriahgarcia3329]

Toa metru had the strongest ball joints. My lhikan model literally outlasted everything I had and never cracked or got loose

[@moose5546]

Oh my godddd these were the videos I was looking for

[@adolfhalpenschweitz4821]

To be honest, you are one of better bionicle reviewers.

[@justinguo2060]

Love these sets. Another solid review. Looking forward to next week!

[@AllOutBrick]

Much appreciated!

[@Schizobateman]

These were my fave bionicle sets as a child and one the first i ever had.

[@rocnado]

Only con I could see, especially when looking at series to follow, is how similar they all are.

[@bruiseleeroy7010]

Just seeing LEGO Bionicle in thumbnail is enough to warm my heart

[@222LoneWolf]

These were my favorite Toa, and they've aged like fine wines. They're just plain good designs.

[@xCoMiXx]

Oh hells yeah, nothing like some good chicken along a new A-OB review!

[@AllOutBrick]

That right there the best combination model we've seen

[@Sloth-Nui]

i was so exited for this review, i've had this sets since 2004 when they came out, the last one i got was vakama and out of pure luck, he was the last one on the shelf at the store, i always loved since then, i was just 6, i took care of them like they were gold and I couldnt wait for your opinion on them, glad you like then as much as I do :) greetings from Panamá!

[@andrewhicks]

Great vid as always! The Toa Metru are by far the best Toa model Bionicle came up with. Also if you get the chance, maybe review the Krahka combiner model for all six Toa Metru, that would be an epic vid

[@AllOutBrick]

Thank you! And I'll consider doing a separate video for Krahka but no promises

[@bryanl7738]

wait...you sure we’re not on metru nui Mondays? also an interesting note on the lore, makuta planted those names in lhikan’s head after mata nui made a 200 iq move and planted the names of six completely different matoran in makuta’s head, so vakama and co. were the true destined toa metru

[@AllOutBrick]

I want to keep the name consistent across the whole series rather than switch it up, otherwise we'd end up with things such as Voya Nui Mondays. And that's a really cool note! I had no idea that existed, talk about Makuta's all-time backfires

[@cahillrebel]

@@AllOutBrick I think the Order of Mata Nui did it to trick makuta to thinking the Metrutoran were the true Toa heirs, when in fact it was the Metru we got who were the true heirs after all.

[@cosmicjaybird]

These were the first bionicle toa sets I actually managed to collect all of when I was a kid, were defo my favourite figs out of the lot. I still have a majority of the parts, so eventually I might attempt to rebuild them, just so cool. Although I wish I still had the canisters.

[@Just_A_Human15]

Never been a big fan of the toa metru as characters but you have to admit these are some of if not the best toa builds. They feel so healthy and you can really tell this is when the toa were in their prime. Able to bend their arms and knees. I really loved these builds

[@AllOutBrick]

I get a sense with these Toa like they really were at their peak, much like the Jedi during the Prequel Trilogy

[@Just_A_Human15]

@@AllOutBrick That’s exactly how I’d describe them. Powerful and clearly at their peek but still flawed and oblivious to the ultimate goal and true evil until it was far to late.

[@serina3872]

They were the top normal sets for years for functions and articulation and it wasn't until 2015 for the Metru to be topped. These sets are important to me specifically Nokama and Nuju since they were the last sets my mum bought before she passed

[@man-cd6yf]

sorry for your loss

[@aperson539]

Your channel is the reason the prices on these things are going through the roof

[@shynocru7783]

Metru nui was my introduction to bionicle. Hordika matau was my first set, Nokama mey second set. Too bad I lost them. Darn you toddler me!

[@Ridsssss]

Vakama was my first bionicle, he was the reason i got into it, and im happy for it

[@KingOfSciliy]

Is it just me, or do the combination models appear to resemble the Dark Hunters Nidhiki and Kreka?

[@0kayegs577]

My first ever bionicle was a nuju metru and after giving all my toys away, I still have that one!

[@ashemabahumat4173]

Vakama has always been my favorite, he was my first of the toys/toa... god, I miss this series so much...

[@AL123Productions]

One of the best line of Toa sets for sure!

[@jackpfefferkorn3734]

I regret selling my toa Metru at a garage sale years ago. I had all six and they were awesome. Fortunately, I held onto toa Lhikan and toa Iruini so I still have a couple of Metru-style toa.

[@robinanwaldt]

Dear god, I forgot how shiny these pieces used to look when new.. my Kanohi Huna has actually gotten close to matte over time.

[@Chokun-Gaming]

The canister lids can be connected to create a matoran container

[@filippomacchi1493]

man, my first bionicle was toa matau. seeing the box its very nostalgic.

[@_MaZTeR_]

I was so bummed I totally missed the Metru Nui sets. Only got one Matoran figure.

[@JOCoStudio1]

Best toa build of all time! Just the right size and with a good amount of joints. Only a shame the gears aren't higher friction like the 2015 toa and it's not a little more varied between models (at least pohatu style).

[@milbella1]

Vakama was my very first Bionicle and because of that the Toa Metru have a special place in my mind.

[@daviluiz6789]

This for me is the best set of all, they are neither too small nor too big, they are practically the size of the Hero Factory protagonists, I wish if one day there is a G3 Bionicle they would be inspired by this set.

[@cdr2691]

One other play feature these sets had was the tops of the canisters could be put together to make the containers the Matoran were put in. If you use the blue pins each toa came with (as well as relocating the arms) they should be able to hold them

[@AEtherGhost136]

I just dug thru my containers of old legos and rebuilt this whole set I’m only missing a few of the weapons and the black and red masks

[@ElectricGeckos]

By far these were the best Toa released. My brother and I almost own all the Toa Metru and we own some of the Vahki and Titans Sets.

[@aaronfrechen7201]

So, watching mata nui Monday is a lot better when you are also building Legos, just found that out while watching this, and building Legos! Haha

[@AllOutBrick]

The best of both systems! Incredible idea

[@erickh555]

im trying to get ALL of 2004 sets, it has to be my favorite year, sets are really cool and they have a feeling like modern and old style collided, currently i have all 04 titans, 4 toa, 7 vahki (3 blue, 3 red and 1 brown) and 3 matoran!

[@AllOutBrick]

The Titans are definitely the most expensive things to get so it sounds like you're well on your way, nice!

[@erickh555]

@@AllOutBrick i live in argentina so the problem is not the money, the problem is that theres not too much sets to buy, like the matoran, they are really really rare here. Also i have been colecting the past 1 and a half years, not a single 2001 rahi showed up saddly

[@devilman8101]

I like how there is no dislike, good video

[@mattwcook9127]

These are probably my favorite Toa

[@biospark4758]

You should review the Krahka combo model of all 6 Toa included in the third Metru Nui book

[@Sk4tman91]

I have them all with mini-cds. Unlike Bohrok-Kal and Rahkshi cds which gave us information about Bionicle, these cds had a small game in them. You play as a different toa trying to find a matoran who can give you the location of the Great Disc and solve puzzles and other stuff while looking for them.

[@thundrwaffle]

just found this channel and its awesome!

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

You will like the Vahki, they are basically better Rahkshi ! Keep the great videos coming!

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

@Tesla-Effect thats fairly subjective, il rather have simple legs then the rahkshi ones. Also Kanka disks are way better then bootleg krana

[@Vahki100]

I also love the Vahki!

[@piotrmontgomerytv7786]

Amazing sets.

[@colinroberts2060]

I remember having all of these, except Vakama and Nuju somehow. It often fascinated me how Vakama had a Technic offset axle connector instead of a gear on his back like the others. Nokama and Nuju are the tallest, because their heads connect in a vertical orientation, but Nuju becomes slightly taller when wearing his Crystal Spikes on his feet. These were the first Toa or canister sets to have elbow articulation and introduced a hip piece which would appear in the vast majority of canister sets over the following years. The eyepiece colors of four of the Toa Metru are different from their Turaga counterparts, while Whenua and Nuju are the same. Theirs along with Onewa and Matau's eyepieces are exclusive to these sets, while Vakama and Nokama's would be reused in later years. While all of their weapons also appeared in parts "tubs", only the "Earthshock Drills" from Whenua and the "Aero Slicers" from Matau appeared in later sets. The shoulder armor of every Toa except Nuju appeared in a parts tub (6638) along with the torsos of Nokama and Onewa. As for combiners, the Rahkshi Kaita Vo from the year before was the first to deviate from the original element combination, but these and the Metru Matoran were the first protagonists to do it. The majority of this year's combiner models are not actually combiners in the story, but are rahi within the universe. Interestingly, the Toa Metru combiners of the "Kraawa" and "Kralhi" respectively are the second and final combiners with the Blue/ Black/White and Red/Brown/Green combination.

[@colinroberts2060]

@Tesla-Effect So that's why his is different. I suppose the same could be said for why Whenua and Nuju's Earthshock Drills and Crystal Spikes respectively aren't stored on their backs, like the others have. It's also wort noting that the Toa Metru's lower leg pieces appear at least twice in every year after this, with them appearing in metru red and black the most often, and appearing in brown, stone, and Keet-orange/Flame Yellow the least often.

[@DragonxFlutter]

The one flaw I have with the Toa Metru specifically lies with Matau. His weapon storage doubles as a flight pack, but his neck is too limited to look up very far. This is very simply solved by changing how his neck piece is connected to the torso (make it like Nokama and Nuju). Fun fact about Nuju's mask and why it has a scope when his Turaga form doesn't (aside from tradition): The Great Kanohi Matatu does not normally look like that. For that matter, neither does the Great Akaku (Kopaka and Matoro's mask). If it was useful for their job, or if they wanted to show some individuality, a Matoran could go to a Mask Maker and request an add-on be crafted for their mask. In the case of Nuju and Matoro, they got telescopic lenses. Nuju specifically got a combo telescopic and heat sensing lens (from Vakama, no less!) due to his job as an Astrologer (don't ask me what heat sensing has to do with star gazing). It continued to function after his transformation by Hordika Venom (don't as me how), but was lost upon turning into a Turaga; likely due to some form of damage.

[@pikusek2550]

Can't wait for more great wids, I was playing with my Bohrok while watching, might take him apart just to see how he's designed, i've been scared of doing it since i got him