The revived LEGO Bionicle theme got off to a hot start last month, with all six Toa and their elemental Protector counterparts hitting stores. But now that we have all the heroes, what’s next? But of course–villains! Coming later this year and revealed at New York Toy Fair 2015 today–the LEGO Bionicle Summer 2015 sets!
But things are going to get tougher for the Toa this summer, when a new wave of powerful LEGO Bionicle Skull villains are released!
Summer 2015 LEGO Bionicle 70793 Skull Basher
With his enormous inhuman horns, the LEGO Skull Basher looks deadly and fearsome. He reminds me a lot of a Legend of Zelda villain, actually, which is always a good thing. I wouldn’t want to be the Toa who has to mess with the LEGO Bionicle Skull Basher!
70792 LEGO Bionicle Skull Slicer Summer 2015 Set
The most intimidating of the new villains is the LEGO Bionicle Skull Slicer. With four arms, three swords and a… grappling hook (?), the Skull Slicer may be more than the Toa forces can handle!
2015 New York Toy Fair LEGO Bionicle Skull Warrior 70791 Set
Still neat, but not nearly as cool, is the LEGO Bionicle Skull Warrior set. I like the idea of a Skull Spider archer, but the colors on the Skull Warrior make him seem less dangerous and formidable to me than his comrades.
While it’s really different from the rest of the Skull sets, I actually think that the LEGO Bionicle Skull Scorpio is really cool. I don’t think every Bionicle villain should be a non-bipedal creature, but occasional diverse creatures like this skull-possessed scorpion keep things fresh.
New York Toy Fair 2015 LEGO Bionicle Mask Maker vs. Skull-Grinder
The Bionicle Mask Maker looks pretty adorable with his small stature making him look seemingly mismatched against the Skull-Grinder. I don’t know if the Mask Maker is a Matoran in the 2015 Bionicle continuity (or if there even is a new continuity at all), but I do so love Matorans!
What do you think of the Summer 2015 LEGO Bionicle sets, Bionicle fans? Are you excited for new enemies for your Toa and Protectors to tangle with, or are these skull-themed villains just not for you?
The Mask Maker’s name is Ekimu, and he’s an ancient and highly-revered character. In fact, he’s basically the new story’s equivalent to Mata Nui, except not secretly a giant underground robot. This video will tell you most of what you need to know about the character: http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle/story/the-legend
I do like those 2 colored masks.
Wait a second…..theres no water skeleton, if you havent noticed there is no counter part for gali.
There is also no Tahu mask:P
Thats beacuse they are giving it next month
Not the same thing. Isn’t gold + trans, just trans.
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Yeah, in any purchase they give you the orange translucent tahu mask
i want ekimy
I want ’em – gimme gimme gimme plz!
i miss the original bionicles but these are better