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BioniLUG Collab 2026: Slizer
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!
Building Challenge – Monochrome Build
Our newest building challenge asked members to pick a single color and work almost entirely in that shade. Let’s see what they built!
Building Challenge – Prominent Print
We recently wrapped up our latest build challenge! BioniLUG members got to pick any printed piece and build a MOC around it. Check out what our they came up with!
Building Challenges – Visorak Shell and Shoulder Armor Seed Builds
We recently wrapped up two separate seed build challenges! One used the Visorak shell and the other used the newer buildable figure shoulder armor. Check out what our members came up with!
Building Challenge – Hero Factory Foot Seed Build
Starting in February, LUG members were challenged to incorporate at least one Hero Factory Foot into any creation they could imagine. Widely regarded as one of the worst foot parts in constraction, it was great to see them get used in many different ways!
BioniLUG Collab 2025: Deep Sea
Overview
Get your swim suit and strap on your scuba gear–this year’s collab has us diving deep and seeing what lurks under the waves of the Bionicle ocean.
Build a deep sea-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
Build something Gali or the Barraki would have seen while swimming around. What is lurking off the shores of Metru Nui? What might a Matoran fisherman have accidentally hooked? Humanoid divers and oceanic Rahi are the focus, but we want plenty of Matoran explorers and scenery as well.
Useful examples include:
- Scuba-diving Toa
- Fish, sharks, eels, and other underwater creatures
- Thermal vents
- Coral reefs
- Seaweed
- Ominous caves
Remember, this is the Deep Sea, and while we’re not keeping things strictly scientific, think about what you might find on the ocean floor and build some scenery too. The more we have, the more the ocean will be brought to life!
Sizing
- Divers should be no larger than a Toa Metru.
- Scenery should be attached to plates or easily attachable to plates for stability and ease of setup.
- Swimming fish should have some sort of stand to to help make them ‘float.’
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!
Building Challenge – Leaf Seed Build
Starting in January, LUG members were challenged to incorporate at least one of several different leaf elements into any creation they could imagine. The results were as varied as they were awesome! Take a look at their un-be-leaf-able MOCs!
Building Challenge – Spaceship Alt Build
This month, LUG members were challenged to take any set and used the pieces to build a spaceship. It’s interesting taking a set with parts meant for one thing and using them for something completely different. Check out some of their creative MOCs!
Building Challenge – IFB Seed Part
We asked our LUG members to pick out all of their Hero Factory Invasion From Below (IFB) Spikes as the seed parts to build an original creation (at least the ones that still have their axles). It’s always great to see a unique part used novel or unexpected ways. Check out some of their creative MOCs!
