Becoming a BIONICLE Fan in 2024 (feat. DeadWeightIssa) | Nak & Jay EP37 

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11/10 only the highest quality takes. Only complaint is a lack of Artakha discussion. If I ever have to call 911 I'll be sure to ask for Lewa

It's weird being a Bionicle fan in 2024. I feel like we're stuck in some weird limbo at the moment. We're slowly making efforts to make the series more accessible to new fans, but at the same time people are still intimidated by the story and resale prices of sets continue to rise.

This was a very novel show and I enjoyed hearing those rare outsider opinions. Now I need to figure out how to convince my wife to go through Bionicle with me.

Was cool to see a new fan, but also this video was so funny, it was great

1:04:47 Wind-Fly, Sand-Twister!

I think it would make sense if Teridax created the other Makuta after he himself was created by Mata Nui. And maybe this would resonate with Teridax possessing the Great Spirit Robot?🤔 I slightly disagree with Mesonak regarding the power sets of the Piraka. I felt the Toa Nuva and the Piraka should be the first half of the year (as Nuva vs. Piraka) where the Nuva learn from their mistake as a character progression (?) before and after being defeated by the Piraka and then have the Toa Inika arrive in the second half of 06 to help the Nuva, Axonn, and the Matoran Resistance. I think making the Piraka too powerful as invincible was a slight mistake and story-wise imo.

In reference to the Orde thing: I think Greg forgot psionics was a female element and was reminded between chapters, and so had to come up with a reason for Orde to be male. At least I think that was the reason?

I like the MoL ending kohlii game. I feel like it fits the more mythical vibe of the first three years to have the evil “demon” trick and play with his enemy in overconfidence.

I personally think, Makuta should have just been his name and he should have been a single entity. Instead, since they never made Shadow an official element despite it never being associated with evil until the Makuta's betrayal which I found wierd, they should have introduced some Kra-Matoran who were loyal to Makuta specifically. THey would have been led by a Shadow Turaga who served as the go-between. They would have been aware of Makuta's plan but been ok with it due to their shadowy nature making them a bit amoral. The Kra-Matoran would have been the ones creating all the stuff Makuta used. And rather then fighting various Makuta in 08, the Toa Nuva could have fought Shadow Toa, Mukuta's elite warriors, loyal only to him. I think it would have created a bigger conflict for the Toa Nuva, having to fight fellow Toa.

1:59:37 I had no idea TheShadowedOne1 had passed away. When did that happen?

30:19 I think this is the best way to tackle any story. Though you still have people who think that the Haruhi broadcast order is the best way to watch that show. Those people are wrong, but they exist...

That moment listening to this and feeling weird loving the miramax art style Far more than TLR.. And actually liking Web of Shadows. The number of books overcomplicate the story of that year, imo, but on its own, I enjoyed WoS.

This was an awesome stream! Made me realize that as a lifelong fan that only really watched the movies, games, and some of the reading material, there's a ton about the universe I don't know about/don't remember. Now I'm kind of in the mood to do the deep dive myself! Thanks for keeping the legacy alive, TTV

Don't think there are really many "new" bionicle fans if any at all bros

I to an extent actually kinda like the romance retcon because it means the pre-2009 characters are all (at least inadvertently) aroace representation.

1:25:02 PEWKU