BioniLUG

Overview

This year BioniLUG looks back on Bionicle’s grandaddy: revamping the 1999 Slizer theme with our modern building style and pieces. Also known as Throwbots, these MOCS will be inspired by the sets and setting and include new characters too.

Build a Slizer-inspired creation and bring it to a convention or send it on the BZP Convention Circuit to participate! MOCs will be put on display at multiple conventions, and perks will be given to those who participate in the collab, including free sets! (Note: in order to receive the perks, you will have to ensure you sign up for the circuit.)

Theme

What would any of the original Slizer sets look like if they were Toa-sized and utilized the constraction pieces that evolved after their creation for this theme? What would a new Slizer look like in their world, had LEGO kept the theme going? In an era where we rebuild our favorite heroes and villains from Bionicle, let’s take it back a few more years and see what we can do with the Throwbots!

Examples include:

• Visualizing a classic set with the pieces and color pallet we have now.
• Taking the spirit of the original models but building some villains to fight.
• Giving Ski actual skis, and a winter coat.
• Rebuilding Scuba with scuba tanks and formidable harpoon.
• Using one of the significantly more impressive newer flame pieces for Torch’s weapon.
• Designing a custom character that is a disc-throwing robot associated with an element or environment.

A base for your character to stand on and scenery as a backdrop will really bring the whole display together. Using the character art from the original instructions will be a good basis for inspiration, like the angry trees that Amazon is slashing at.

Sizing

• MOCs should be Toa-sized or slightly taller, and will therefore tower over their original set in size.
• A base should compliment the MOC in scenery and color, so as not to drown out the character.
• Both the MOC and base can bend these rules as you see fit, so long as the spirit of the Slizer is there and it will still be visually cohesive with everyone else’s MOCs.

Also, these MOCs will need to be shipped and displayed so, while not required, please take into consideration stability and durability when making your MOCs. It makes it easier on everyone involved!