BIONICLE Fan Film - Struggle in the Drifts

Non-subtitled version: • BIONICLE Fan Film - St...
So here it is. Not sure about the title, I think it sounds lame, but it's the product that matters.
Pretty lengthly description coming up because there's a lot I want to cover:
I have been working on this thing since the end of September 2012, and even with all its faults, it's been a tremendous amount of work getting it done. Most of us are probably aware how BIONICLE-related fan film projects rarely ever come to fruition, and I can see why -- mostly thinking of the famous canceled fan movie Quest of the Toa. Even though mine is obviously not a feature-length presentation, and it's much less ambitious and technically sophisticated, it was still incredibly hard and complicated to pull off.
As for the content, I decided to go with this story and setting mostly because there simply aren't that many animations about the 2002 Bohrok Saga (though I know that other fans have also been busy creating their interpretations), and because it's what I had the most assets for -- likewise, the Ko-Wahi Drifts proved to be a perfect setting because the landscape's bareness. Most other regions of the island would have fried my PC.
Even what little is there on screen took ages to render, which is also the reason why it's such a low-def video. Enlarging the screen size and increasing the resolution would have yielded less shitty-looking results, but would also have extended rendering times far too much. So I chose to compromise: the video looks like crap but you don't have to wait another year or two to see the finished result.
While that development time may sound a bit too much considering the technical quality and length of the film, that's mostly because I had to use someone else's PC to animate and render everything beyond the 5:10 mark. My computer simply gave up at that point, and I only had limited access to any other PCs. This is also why I had to leave in some animation errors or unsatisfactory shot set-ups. Had my PC been up to the job, I'd probably have gone back to correct some of these. The models are also pretty bare and have their issues, but I'm not planning on using them in any future vids.
I'm positive that the story presentation contradicts canon material in many places, that the Krana powers are all wrong, and I don't even think that it fits into the official timeline that well either. But, like the creators of the official DVD movies, I took some artistic liberties with the lore here and there to allow for a (hopefully) better mini-film. So, similar to how they gave the Rahaga rotor blades to be able to fly, I made the Golden Masks be able to change shape, 'cause it suited my goals better (and it just looks cooler).
The lighter tone, gags and of course the subtitles are deliberate nods to the old Flash videos. I wanted to avoid doing voices because it would've been way too much of a fuss, and I had no "set" script either. This is also why the video descends into slight madness as it goes on -- I had plans for how to do the beginning and the end, but figuring out the middle part was complicated. Originally, the part at 4:40 would have been followed by 8:30, but I thought that a sudden snowstorm would have fit to the music perfectly, so I ended up animating that whole in-between part on the fly. Actually, much of what happens in the video has been based purely on the music. Yeah, the pacing suffers a bit as a result, but eh, bear with me guys and gals. If I make another one, I'll make sure to plan out everything beforehand.
I know the action is pretty watered-down. I didn't even intend to include any genuine action scenes beyond some mild pushing and shoving around, and some creative usage of elemental or mask powers. I quickly slapped together that fight scene between Kopaka and the Kohrak just to have a bit more action in there. Sorry if it turned out sloppy -- I'll promise to plan out any potential action scenes better in future videos.
The music is from The Legend Reborn movie, by the way. Turns out there really were some usable tunes in there. Of course, for supplying these tracks, as well as a lot of the general sound effects, major props have to be given to the folks behind the BioMedia Project.
I know it isn't to everyone's liking, but I hope that the finished film doesn't offend your beliefs on what a BIONICLE fan movie "should" be like too much, and even if it isn't what you had hoped for, you can at least appreciate the effort I put into making this tribute. A tribute for a defunct toy and story-line that's in sore need of fan-created content if it wants to avoid sinking into oblivion, and to a fandom that's seemingly becoming increasingly more disjointed.
In Hungarian/magyarul:
Ezt csináltam jó sokáig. Nem, nem ez kell a népnek, basszus, de meg akartam csinálni, úgyhogy kuss.
Animated in Blender. Editing and after-effects done in Sony Vegas Pro 8.0.
Characters and concept belong to The LEGO Group.

[@Luka1180]

Finally an animation where we see Pohatu using his elemental powers without kicking a stone. I commend you. You are amazing Vrahno!

[@Vrahno]

***** Thanks! I tired to add some variety because people tend to be confused about what stone powers can even do.

[@furry_menace9621]

@@Vrahno i liked how you made kopaka _reeeaaaallyyy_ cold, like, he murdered that va and that bohrok at 15:21 like it was nothing... great animation an all, maybe a little slow in some points but really smooth and clean

[@quantumblauthor7300]

To be fair, not kicking a stone is probably also taking a tremendous amount of restraint on Pohatu's part.

[@ApologeticPyro]

@@quantumblauthor7300 not kicking a stone is a huge restraint on anyone’s part.

[@twotailedavenger]

Instead he does a Fullmetal Alchemist reference.

[@ToaOfGallifrey]

That is brilliant! It's hard to think it's a fan film because for one, the animation is a lot like from Bionicle: The Game, only even more true to the sets. Pohatu and Kopaka's personalities were spot on, Pohatu's comic relief bits were very well written, Kopaka's cold personality but secret warm side were executed brilliantly, the Krana blood was really well done, the Bohrok Va was adorable, Kopeke was amazing. But the best of all: the fighting. That was truly how Toa fight, not just with brawn but also with their elemental and mask powers, manipulating the environment to their advantage. That made me feel right back at home in Mata Nui. Bravo!

[@TheSeanSpillane]

Couldn't have put it better myself, frankly

[@Sunaki1000]

And the Krana Standbycolore is remembered. And yes Pohatu is a little Comic relife, but they got his most important Charaktertread, he is a realy good guy. Who valued Teamwork and comeradship.

[@AdmiralOctopus]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="9">0:09</a> "That's not vague..." Why is it that I can totally picture Takua writing that?

[@ArtixWoP]

I like it how you put Kopaka and Pohatu as the main characters in this fan film. They're exact opposites of each other and seeing how they interact with each other in this fan film is done very nicely.

[@zeusthefox1585]

Ironically these adventures with Kopaka and Pohatu happen alot.

[@TheShadowedOne1]

Haven't even watched yet. I just know this will be art. PURE ART.

[@ToaFierek2]

Where could i place this in the MNOG episodes and comics about the Bohrok, and Chapters from Chronicles #2?

[@greatmiru2064]

my legend TheShadowedOne1 i subscribe to you! man

[@Matoro0902_The_Wise]

I think I had a bit unlucky because Vrahno has not made Matoro yet

[@Matoro0902_The_Wise]

Or should I say he hasn't made me yet? Whatever

[@TrisketsCheese]

I like the inscription in the beginning. "Beware the swarm- that's not vague…"

[@jasonrosser95]

Nice touch with the moon walk. Really harkens back to the commercial

[@Vrahno]

Jason G. Rosser Thanks, it's fun slipping in these references.

[@jasonrosser95]

Do you have another project in commission

[@Vrahno]

Jason G. Rosser I'm neck-deep in making new models for something, don't know yet if I'm gonna be able to finish it, though.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

Definitely worth the wait.

[@nicolehiggins8342]

Indeed

[@Z0nor]

Nick on Planet Ripple Lego forever

[@roguezero3427]

Nick on Planet Ripple five years later still worth it

[@eyiss7236]

8 years later, so very worth it

[@Pikman01]

Kohrak Ca's Scan: "GAHDOK IS RED" "CADHOK IS BLUE" "ONCE I LIKED HORSES" "BUT THEY'RE NOW GLUE" Well played, Vrahno

[@HeroXAS]

Pikman01 u serious

[@Istoleyourtoast813]

Roses are red violets are blue you now bionicle I like that about you

[@AcrabStudio12]

HA. HA. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

Explanation?

[@Mesonak]

I will make it my life's mission from this point on to see this get the attention and recognition it deserves I've yet to fully watch it but I applaud you, good sir.

[@Vrahno]

Awesome, free advertising!

[@joelowry1323]

Vrahno You are the most amazing person in the universe. This is the reason I love youtube. To find bionicle videos like this. You just earned a sub.

[@LM-1378]

*****, so... TTV special on this? (or at least a podcast segment?)

[@mediscout]

***** why hello there meso. this is worth meso/solek

[@Xynam0]

ca i please join your cast? i alrieghty asked before

[@KZN02]

Man, you are so brutal on those Kohrak. It's going to be rather awkward remembering they were Av-Matoran.

[@FoneyBone1]

I might be wrong about this, but didn't the Av-Matoran become Bohrok when they die?

[@KZN02]

@114772602198484559542 They do become Bohrok. Though you may be technically right in them dying in the process.

[@tanuatc410]

KZN02 I always thought their spirit was sent to the red star or something, so at least their essence wasn't destroyed :)

[@KZN02]

Tanua TC That's probably likely.

[@Armentitron]

Oh shit I never knew that

[@asphaltmemories4597]

You nailed Kopaka and Pohatus begrudging friendship in this. Also that moon walk hit me with nostalgia for the commercial, needs a disclaimer just for that.

[@RiownerTias]

Amazing animation, and Kopeke's reaction is so amusing with all that carnage around him; he is satisfied with the confirmation of Kopaka has seen his sculpture.

[@sublimechimp]

Animation, continuity, personality, storytelling, physics, details, all awesome. Thanks for bringing the Bohrok to life

[@joeblackman100]

Man, your efforts with this amazing project deserve more views!

[@PashakiinDragonson]

Ouh! I know you, I am your subscriber and big fan. If you create more videos you will be more popular)))

[@DubiousDickGaming]

This is absolutely stunning. The combination of visual storytelling and great character development were hallmarks for what I would ever consider a Bionicle TV Series, and here they're portrayed perfectly. Although I think the soundmixing and actual rendering need a bit of work, the animation itself is perfectly expressive and fluid, and I hope you'll do another one in the future!

[@Vrahno]

Dubious Dick Gaming Thanks! Yeah, it's admittedly rough around the edges, I'm trying to smooth them out with any future vids.

[@papermadhatter5]

Best. Bionicle. Fan film. Ever... We really need more films like this that involve the classic Bionicles. Who cares if there's violence?? They're robots! Who cares that it wasn't super high definition?? It doesn't matter much if you can see what's happening. Bro, you are going places. That was amazing. I'd love to see more films like this from you. Loved the comedy, the power, and the violence. This is a masterpiece. Voice actors would've been nice, but I understand that's difficult to do unless you have really expensive recording equipment. Have you ever considered animating the classic Bionicle comics? Not to be frame by frame identical, but to tell the story? Dude, if you could pull that off... You'd be a legend. You already are one in my book though. I'm probs gonna watch this ten times a month. XD

[@Vrahno]

+Elliot Cole Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated. Have thought about adapting scenes from the actual canon, but nothing too complicated. Still learning how to handle larger environments and multiple characters in the same scene, not to mention effects. Maybe once (or if) I'm done with my current projects, which are way more ambitious than anything I attempted so far, I'll look into it.

[@papermadhatter5]

+Vrahno I'll be sure to check back on your channel every once in a while. can't wait to see more of your work. it's great!

[@Vrahno]

Elliot Cole Thanks! Just don't expect to see new stuff from me all too often. Complicated shit like this takes years to squeeze out.

[@papermadhatter5]

+Vrahno couldn't you accomplish more in less time if you had a team of animators? just a thought. I know it'll be worth the wait no matter what.

[@Vrahno]

Elliot Cole I'm sorta like Kopaka: I like to work alone, and I'm white.

[@CallanLoF]

What can I say that hasn't been said in just the past hour or so? Exceptionally well done, everything was amazing except perhaps little bits of the action being a little slow and simple, but I imagine this is incredibly hard with your budget. Imagine if you had a real budget, you could conquer the world!!

[@DOWSOE]

Pohatu : awwww Kopaka : (STAB) All hail Kopaka the Destroyer

[@sdFreerey]

Omg...I just realized the way Pohatu clapped and made a hammer is a reference to Fullmetal Alchemist! Am I right? :o

[@Vrahno]

Hmm,,, yup.

[@Toanuriamer99]

Unbelievable, I recently re-watched FMA:B and at one point I was thinking: "Oh right, they don't need to touch their palms together in order to use their powers." And then Pohatu did exactly that. :D

[@KZN02]

Vrahno Pohatu the SolidRock Elementalist?

[@eagleheart2203]

For a minute I was irritated that there was an ad, but then I realized that means this channel is monetized. Keep up the good work

[@Vrahno]

@Herby Fox: Can't reply to your comment so I'll try to give an answer here, hope you'll find it. They could change their masks in the online clips but I don't think that was canon. In the comics, every time they used a different power, the Gold Masks remained the same shape. I followed the online animations' idea because it looked more interesting. (and 'cause I didn't do enough research)

[@jupoawp]

+Vrahno In the online ones, they only changed before getting the gold masks

[@hamstreak5591]

dude, nice work! have you sent it to lego?

[@austinwallace7478]

+Vrahno I like it better with the changing masks

[@hamstreak5591]

Austin Wallace same.

[@1honk]

Скажи пожалуйста это мультик от Лего да

[@basementgoblin8425]

It's 2020, and even in the 480p resolution it's still gold.

[@Toaofvideos]

Absolutely amazing, the sheer amount of nostalgia is almost overwhelming! The animation is perfect and the atmosphere is just like in 2002! I like the light-hearted feeling in this, cause that's more how Bionicle was back then, when it wasn't so dark yet. Although the "killing" of a Kohrak Va and that Kohrak at the end contradicts this, but yeah. Amazing job!

[@Tearen0]

At first I was a little off-put by the relative childishness of the film, but in the end I came to appreciate it, because it fits the medium well. The anime-esque sweat drop threw me for a loop too, but when it froze I genuinely chuckled. It was clever. All in all, I am fantastically impressed. Your knowledge of the lore is impressive as well, and you weren't afraid to take it in a few personal directions.

[@Vrahno]

+Aaron Weaver Thanks! I was at first indeed unsure about some of the gags and other stuff, until I remembered that the official Flash animations, which I tried to play tribute to, did similar things too.

[@Tearen0]

+Vrahno Your representations of the characters was spot on too. When I write Kopaka, I'm always concerned about balancing his serious nature with his underlying emotions. Honestly, this kind of thing is exactly what Gen 1 Bionicle fans have been hoping for years. I'd pay legit money to see this fully produced, but I doubt LEGO would permit it. After all, they gotta make sure to bury years of hard work and deep lore with watered down bullshit.

[@Vrahno]

+Aaron Weaver Well, maybe they'll try harder with that upcoming Netflix mini series. Although I'm not getting my hopes up.

[@TsundereSupreme]

Fantastic job. Glad you could finally finish it. Also, REALLY liked the Pohatu moonwalk reference. :)

[@Tulf42]

Wow, this is a great fan made project. This was really fun to watch and makes a great story to remind me of the good old days when BIONICLE began. I'm glad you made the voices mute and used subtitles. This made me feel more like the Toa and Bohrok were robots. I wasn't too sure on the Bohrok lines "Clean All, Everything Must Be Cleaned!" It's good they sound like something a robot would say, but I always thought of the Bohrok as mindless beasts like the Rakshi where they just have a monstrous voice to make them sound evil. It's good I could see a small amount of facial expression and body movement that makes the toa a bit human, not too much which is great. And LOL to the big tear drop that shows Pohatu was shocked. That was really clever of you to make Kopaka freeze it and drop to the floor. That's a great way to break the 4th Wall. The ending was a chuckle too :D Seeing Kopeke return to find the statue head. I know this project took 2 years for you, but Oh My Word I would watch this as a Television Series in this quality! A huge round of applause to you my friend! :)

[@fredjones2170]

Well, actually they're cyborgs, not robots, but OK.

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Fred Jones Not sure where one would draw the line. I mean the Glatorian/Agori better suit the term "cyborgs" since they were originally organic and gained mechanical implants, while inhabitants of the Matoran Universe are built as machines with organic parts. Like a...reverse-cyborg, I guess. Tulf42 The Bohrok's lines were actually quite accurate. They're obsessed with their job of cleaning it all.

[@Tulf42]

Fred Jones They're not Cyborgs, they're Bio-Mechanical beings so mostly robot I'd say...

[@Tulf42]

Damian Freeman I'm guessing the cleaning thing is established in the comics that I haven't read ^^; It's good to know I don't know all the facts of Bionicle after being with them for all 10 years

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Tulf42 Indeed. Even I don't know a lot, although most of what I don't know consists of side-stories and organisations I never paid much attention to, like the Order of Mata Nui or the Nynrah Ghosts. I'm actually thinking back, and I can't remember if the Bohrok ever said anything to themselves, but I do know that they could speak through Lewa when he was taken over temporarily. And their mission is to clean, since the whole point is that Mata Nui the island is formed as camoflage whenever the Matoran Universe lands and hides on a planet. When it prepares to take off, the Bohrok clear the island of any life (using Krana to take over the minds of intruders) and return to the nest. It's actually kinda funny because near the end of the story, the Toa Nuva awaken the Bohrok and freed the Bahrag and helped them clear the island.

[@tobluetoblack]

This is fucking spectacular. you got both their personalities spot on and the action was well animated same as their movements and posture. It just makes me wish that we had a Bionicle TV series all the more

[@oddballskull1941]

OMG KOPAKA...THAT FINAL KILL OMG! THAT'S WAS INSANE!

[@Shockwave677]

Oh man. Nearly 3 years later, and this animation still makes me smile so much.

[@jackfrost4686]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="411">6:51</a>, I didn't slip

[@devilbowser253]

The ground just moved

[@Xccjason]

This is an amazing bit of animation here. I really like how close to the sets all the characters were, and the bits you changed were good too, especially with the Toa heads and such. The fight scenes, while a little slow at times, were still excellent, and some great usage of the Kanohi and Krana powers. Further more, the story perfectly captures the feel, for me anyway, of the 2002 saga and the Toa's personalities. Very well done!

[@A_VeryIdea]

This... was amazing! The self-referential humor (The moon-walk thing from the Pohatu promo, etc.) and everything else, just fit together so well! Seriously, this was worth the wait! Keep up the good work! :D

[@mynameisbangable]

I have to congratulate you on this effort, not only is the animation top notch for a fan video, but the soundtrack and subtitles (nostalgia to MNOG for me) as well as fitting perfectly into Bionicle's story continuity is superb AND the fact it took you nearly two years to complete?! Truly amazing, and as I'm sure when other Bionicle fans get to see it - truly worth it! xD Also, my favourite scene; when Pohatu breaks out of the ice at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="463">7:43</a>. The slow motion makes it epic!

[@Daniel-fd1dh]

This is fantastic. The animation is top-notch, the plot is entertaining, and most importantly you captured the consistency and feel of Bionicle. I'm really happy that you and others are still keeping one of the greatest stories ever alive, and I look forward to future work.

[@axonn9447]

Kopaka and Pohatu being excelent to each other gives me life

[@ShibaShibaInuWoW]

This was great! You've captured the Toa personalities really well! You even included Pohatu's moonwalk! Can't wait to see more!

[@sillypplproductions2]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="8">0:08</a> - "Beware the swarm" "That's not vague..." XD

[@46Ran-ga]

There is nothing i dont absolutely love about this short, to me its as perfect as they come - it holds up super well with age and the character work is AMAZING! Im in love with Pohatu's expressiveness, the way you morphed his mouth so he could grin despite really not being built for it is so endearing, and how he just manually readjusts his spine is such a neat thing to include?? Like of COURSE the toa would do that since they can, itd be like cracking knuckles to them! I wish i could replicate that in real life, I bet my back wouldnt hurt so bad, lol... Kopaka is also characterized really well, somewhat haughty and prideful but also very kind and also a bit silly sometimes - him trying to shrug off his bag only for it to get caught in his shield made me chuckle The dynamic between Pohatu and Kopaka is also just, chef's kiss. So perfect. Thats what theyre all about baby!! A goofy lad and his bestest pal in the world who is just so tired but loves him so much!! Theres so many things to love about them (Kopaka just leaving his brother face down in the snow, Pohatu's attempt at showing off getting obliterated by Kopaka's efficiency, Kopaka constantly interrupting his own fight to help him, Pohatu chastising him for interrupting him while he needs to focus) but my absolute favorite part has to be the semi-final scene, when theyve finally collected the kraana - every little bit of Kopaka's softness showing through, from his offer to help Pohatu to the fist bump to the WINK (how did you even come up with that!!! its so cute and his immediate embarrassment is so funny!!!) and then him coming back to steady Pohatu so they can both speed away... It makes me absolutely giddy. Look at them. Theyre best friends.

[@TheBohrokMan]

Awesome work! I really loved the way it felt, it brought back memories of my childhood.

[@ids5621]

amazing beyond belief!

[@ids5621]

The humor, the dialogue, the action, the awesome pohatu-kopaka dynamic, I loved every second of it! Fantastic work. (I have a feeling there'll be alot of comments saying it would be better with voices, but personally i think its vastly better without. The characters come to life in the body language, and it does evoke that MNOG feel!)

[@Garmagic2yFhenrakh9]

I am agree. It looks better with no voices. Anyway, I recomend you (Vrahno) to change the color of the subtitles according to the character that's talking in your next animation (for example, when Pohatu is talking, put his subtitles in brown).

[@ChroOmega]

I think the subtitles work fine the way they are - only one character talks at a time and it's decently easy to figure out which.

[@jakiru8783]

Wow!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole video! Great dialogue, action, comedy, and preciseness to the Bionicle universe. I'm truly amazed.

[@Foulowe59]

WOW. I can't believe the video is now already 6 years old... My godness, i remember waiting for it to came out back then !

[@carlborneke8641]

Found this today. One of the best fan animations of Bionicle I have ever seen without a doubt.

[@BionicleFactory]

Just wanted to share this truly amazing fan-made animation again.

[@cadenfoster9853]

Wow.

[@BionicleFactory]

Caden Foster Indeed.

[@pedropussomuro13]

You did an AMAZING job. Best part was Pohatu's moonwalk.

[@GainedtheLeadPro]

Been a fan of your artwork back on DeviantArt and just recently found your short animations. Not sure I would have found them if a friend hadn't gotten me back into a Bionicle mood. I really enjoyed this short fan film! The Bohork saga was my favorite of all the years and I'm glad to have seen this as the setting you chose. Gosh, the nostalgia! I will definitely be sharing this with my friend, he'll love this.

[@ToaKumo]

That was just incredible! Wonderfully done, great body movements, humour and action. I enjoyed every single second of it!

[@Pahjx]

Fantastic! I like this design, it's better than the movies were they gave them mouths on their masks.

[@OonieandCacola]

This is totally awesome! Worth watching hundreds of times, no doubt!

[@karmacharger2198]

As a fan of Bionicle from the beginning, you have made my day, sir. Can't wait to see more from you, if you decide to do more. Glad you did one of the earlier years, as well. 01-03 are just so nostalgic, and seeing even only two of the toa come to life is fantastic.

[@uyogetch]

Plenty of comments on the technical achievement already but the writing is also perfect to character and old flash style!! Pohatu is fun and delightfully expressive for being made of hard plastic irl and he's the perfect foil for Kopaka in all his "you haven't memorized them?" "you didn't know that?" Makes the gap moe at the end more fun :o). My favorite is <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="857">14:17</a> "Kopaka, please be quiet" 😭 Almost a decade old and still a joy to watch! The amount of love and care put into the project really shows through. I remember leaving dumb comments on your stuff on dA years and years and years ago as a kid and it's so cool to see your projects today.

[@atotallytrustworthyteacup2246]

I love this, it's so well done and really captures the spirit of the storyline of 2001-3, back then it was a deep plot already sure but it was still funny and loveable and not too dark and brooding. The animations feel smooth and are much more enjoyable than all the stopmotions everyone makes, if this were a tv show I would do everything to watch it whenever it would air.

[@Armentitron]

I love this so much there's so much style and charisma present I love how the Toa are still slightly childish since really they're so young and new to the Toa business. A prime example of not needing state of the art visual effects (no offence🤪) to make a fun and fulfilling animation. This very easily could have come from a mid 2000s Nickelodeon show or something. I also appreciate that they don't use voices but still hold a dialogue and utilising musical cues, an interesting stylistic choice, kinda reminds me of silent films or cartoons

[@jenna.lindborg.channel]

This brought me back to the old days of my life, very well built! keep the animations up! I can see by your newer uploads that you are only becoming greater!

[@sdyoshi123official2]

This was the perfect cure for all my longing for Bionicle. Extremely well done, funny, action filled, and overall just outstanding. I hope the you will continue to make more snip-bits and scenes from the Bionicle story. OUTSTANDING JOB!

[@BioRockDude]

absolutely fantastic

[@sck9052]

In the description you talk about how your PC isn't powerful enough for you to use your full animation/editing potential. Seeing as this video already looks amazing for something done by only one person I can't imagine how good it would have looked if you highly upgraded your PC's internals.

[@tengumandwn57]

This was amazing. I look forward to your future fan films.

[@clockworkkirlia7475]

That was amazing. Not only was it just superb in general, you also presented well the best bromance in fictional history, as well as doing the characters justice. I applaud you.

[@DanMegacam]

Already much better than the official movies!

[@HaLe-lv8pr]

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[@joshk.5599]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="396">6:36</a>, did anyone realise a bohrok hugging a tree behind Pohatu?

[@Vrahno]

Lord Bobbit It's actually supposed to be laughing at Pohatu.

[@joshk.5599]

Oh

[@BionicleRocks]

Easter egg find

[@t-8836]

J -Phunk what?

[@greatmiru2064]

That ... that just amazing

[@MaksDudekVA_main]

Been waiting for this for a while, and Im glad it wasn't for nothing! Excellent work Vrahno, and I love how you had the wink from Kopaka at the end, it worked perfectly.

[@Litchert]

I may be a decade late to the party but this was a marvelous animation! I love the combat scenes, the choreography, the demonstration of both Toa and Bohrak powers, you nailed it all :D

[@pennywisethedancingclown2596]

That Va... It sounded like Gigan from Godzilla....

[@ConMan2425]

THAT IS JUST AWESOME

[@Katsuhono]

I've waited a few days to comment because I just don't have any words to describe how awesome it is, this might be my favourite fan-made Bionicle video. Good fucking job on that mate, great work

[@KaiserWilhelmthe3rd]

This is amazing. I just watched it for the first time, and it's awesome. It's well-rendered, the animation just gets better and better throughout, and everything is so true to the characters. There's little bits of action and comedy combined together...I just love it.

[@TrisketsCheese]

This is so awesome! I can't even! Keep up the good work dude. I'm working on an audio version of Tale of the Toa. If you ever need a voice actor, I would be honored to provide.

[@ThePlasmicAlchemist]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="533">8:53</a> Toa are alchemists confirmed. :D

[@hibubgames7667]

No

[@furry_menace9621]

That's a FMAB reference

[@ThePlasmicAlchemist]

@@hibubgames7667 yes

[@hibubgames7667]

The Plasmic Alchemist Did you just reply to a 3 year old comment?

[@ThePlasmicAlchemist]

@@hibubgames7667 yes

[@JoshKotoffJ-hooch]

Amazing job! By far the best fan film I've ever seen for Bionicle. You have real talent. You'll go places

[@sapphic_sophie]

Amazing. :) I love it so much. :D Everything I ever could have wanted from a bionicle film. I especially like the subtitles instead of voice-acting. It allows you to imagine the voices more and feels more like a comic.

[@shonenbag6478]

Still an oldie but a goodie.

[@owenkonsmo1454]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="595">9:55</a> Gahdok is red, Cahdok is blue, I once liked horses. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="636">10:36</a> I once liked horses, but they're now glue.

[@hamstreak5591]

Wat?

[@owenkonsmo1454]

Hayden Lokey Read the Matoran text on the screen at 9:55 and 10:36.

[@hamstreak5591]

Oh wow. I didnt even think 2 read that. Thanx! But still, its 12:44. Go to bed. Nuthin personal, i just need this sleep.

[@hamstreak5591]

I mean the current time where i live is 12:44.

[@hamstreak5591]

Owen Konsmo i totally forgot 2 read it. Thnx

[@taiyo888]

This is absolutely fantastic. I love the little elements of humor you added.

[@connorkling2952]

What I truly enjoy about this is the fact you’ve demonstrated how powerful the Toa really are. Nicely done 👌👍✅

[@dtinagliastudios]

you needed to add voices, but...this...was...AMAZING

[@LimeFlavoredSlime]

I dunno, I feel adding voices would ruin it.

[@MNGN101]

LimeFlavoredSlime Unless it was actual, good voice acting.

[@noahpettibon]

which is rare

[@MNGN101]

Great work, but I found the fight sequences to be a little too floaty and slow. I switched the speed to 1.25 and I think they look a bit better at that speed.

[@thecianinator]

+Minigun101 Yeah if the character movements were faster and they had maybe twice as many shots showing it from different angles, it would have been more actiony, but man was this good anyway.

[@YaddyBub]

BEAUTIFUL!! Watching this brought back so many awesome memories and you are officially my new favorite youtuber. Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to anything you may be doing in the future.

[@JayDayX116]

fantastically made. i very much enjoyed this. you did a great job capturing the toas' personalities. i really hope you make more.

[@JennyBlaze253]

Do you think you can make a sequel to this one? I'd really love to see a sequel because this animation was amazing!

[@Vrahno]

Silver Maxus Not necessarily a direct sequel, but I have some ideas for another mini-film.

[@JennyBlaze253]

Yeah, that was what I mean. :)

[@MistikaManiac]

Silver Maxus can you do one maybe relating to the Toa Metru?

[@Vrahno]

***** Maybe. But I already have some different ideas for my next one, if I ever manage to make it.

[@fredjones2170]

Vrahno You REALLY should; these are pretty much the best Bionicle animations since the Flash games.

[@iainbeasley9414]

I wished they had used this animation style to make a 2001 show

[@Luka1180]

2001-2010 show in general, IMHO.

[@Timatamelion]

That was, hands down, the greatest fan animation that I have ever seen in my life. Good job!

[@theBolderBoulder]

Very good! Except, none of the Toa use curse words. Other than that, great job!

[@imrukiitoaoffire1908]

Damn isn't a curse

[@Vrahno]

But Kopaka's not just any Toa.

[@theBolderBoulder]

Aidan Ward It is a cuss word, regardless. But, still, I really liked the animation!

[@imrukiitoaoffire1908]

Well it's not as bad as him just totally freaking out being all like "YOU STUPID FN)&ING SH!7 HEAD BOHROK" or something. besides even though damn may be a curse it's still not as bad as Sh!t or fnck and if people don't think of the words crap and ass as curse words then why do people complain when others say damn I mean it's just as bad as ass or crap!

[@starscreamofvos]

Actually, if you read the online serials and even some of the books, it says how a toa or matoran or any other character would "curse" when something annoying or bad happened. Greg Farshtey never wrote down the actual words because he would have gotten in trouble for that, but, he made the BIONICLE universe as "adult" as he could get away with. I know one specific incident is from the online serial, "Brothers in Arms" where Mazeka was fighting Vultraz in a flashback and he kicked Vultraz off a cliff and thought he had died, and then it says that he "cursed out loud" before walking away. He was mad about having to kill Vultraz and made his feelings known through his langauge. Besides, adding the curse words makes it better because we all know that Kopaka has a "potty mouth." ;)

[@makutamiserix5612]

Liked just for moonwalking Pohatu

[@sulfursw9286]

Man, it was so incredible! You have the talent. I felt true bionicle atmosphere.

[@AgaiLazen]

This is GREAT! The animation, writing, and characters and world are very well-realized and likable here, with lots of subtle nuances that keep it interesting. There's so much more to this episode than just a fight between Toa and Bohrok. TENOUTTATEN!!

[@Dezignfuzion]

This needs voice acting and more budget it would make an amazing movie/tv series

[@Luka1180]

There already is a version with voice acting.

[@Dezignfuzion]

Lukas Sprehn where?

[@Luka1180]

@@Dezignfuzion Only one guy, but it's quite good kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ6YloyDrJJkZtU There used to be another one too, I think. Here is a commentary on his dub:kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3Il6hsqNikZpY

[@GothicGali]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this and it never gets old. LOVED it when Kopaka winked at Pohatu! And the Bohrok Va trying to steal Pohatu's mask! All the detail that went into this is absolutely brilliant, I really, REALLY hope you make more.

[@voyagerofdoom]

This is spot on in the tone of the MNOG. I'm really happy to see the story focused on the best broship in the series, and during the 2002 story. I don't know how I missed this before but I'm glad I finally saw this. I think the effects chosen are perfect, especially the mask changes. Humor was fun, and as a short film it was a nice little side story. Sure, the pacing was funny, but it didn't take away from what seems like a real labor of love. As always, I continue to look forward to whatever you put out.

[@arceuswarlord2222]

This is beautifully animated and I loved every minute of it. I would honestly love to see how the other toa interacted on missions like this like some kind of mini series. Regardless, this was amazing and you should feel very accomplished.

[@tanuatc410]

Great video! I'm glad it turned out so well!

[@GunnarMcGriff]

Man, this was charming as all hell! Really captures that old Bionicle feel, especially with all the classic sound effects; great attention to detail on the Bohrok POV shots, too. I felt so much like I was watching a long-lost Bionicle short that I was actually shocked when Kopaka swore! Also loved the way you made the faces under the Kanohi expressive--that crooked look at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="715">11:55</a> really got a laugh out of me. Gigan Va forever

[@GunnarMcGriff]

(Also I'm Wrinkledlion X from BZP, if anyone remembers me)

[@christianarrieta6380]

This is amazing I loved every second of it perfect personalities for kopaka and pohatu! Thank you for this hope it gets recognized more!

[@spicethea3258]

Watched this a couple years back, and now again. an absolute classic I must say! captured very nicely, and btw the hunky fights only help my mind understand the simplistic humorous style of the film. well done!

[@technicexaminer9997]

I think you did a wonderful job, a good effort in the details, and I loved how you utilized the tools, and bohrok functions in so many different ways, also, the way you had the claw suspend the bohrok, I thought that he was going to coax into droping, and grab it quickly, but the fact that you made him kick it instead was perfect. over all, you captured the personalitys very well, kopaka might prefer to be a loner, but he is a good hero with a good soul, he appreciates others, and I would think that after reading the first book, that him and pohatu may have the closest relationship, so this was very fitting, and lastly, the bohrok, the term clean everything made since, many people look at the bohrok and think they were just another villan out to get the toa, but what made the bohrok so specail (and my personal favorite "villan") is that they never intended to defeat the toa, the intended to destroy their resources, the Va would revive any downed bohrok, they really just covered all their bases. (sorry for the spelling) But, as an aviod collector and 2001-2005 ish lore "keeper" I'd say, you have cemented a place in my mind. very well done.

[@zacharyclaytor4806]

This is incredible. THANK YOU for making this. I waited 16 years to find something like this, and you've supplied it. Excellent work--this hit ALL the nostalgia points!

[@Vrahno]

Glad you liked it!

[@Majora223]

Incredible work! I love how well the powers were used here, elemental and mask powers alike. It was done in a creative way that reminded me of Last Airbender(the show), and that the movies never really came close to(as much as I love them) would love to see more of these for sure. Also:Kopakas FATALITY on that Kohrok was the best thing ever! 😂

[@Aanchir]

Awesome work, Vrahno! The animation quality is quite good, and the music and sound effects are well-synced to the action. The overall tone is fantastic and evocative of the Mata Nui Online Game, Bohrok Online Animations, and even the BIONICLE movies to an extent. Great balance of humor and action. The anime-style sweat drop on Pohatu looked a bit peculiar in 3D CGI, though, but that's my main aesthetic grumble (and the gag where it freezes from the Ko-Wahi cold still elicited a giggle from me). The story and action scenes were very clever. Also, KopakaXPohatu OTP!

[@vaimantobe3034]

This is absolutely fantastic! Amazing work!