Wheel holders (7699 MT-101 Armored Drilling Unit)ДЄs later Bionicle sets focused more and more on articulation, large prefab elements became less common. The element was prominently used as limbs, especially in gearbox-based canister sets such as 2001 Toa Mata or 2004 Vahki. Sadly, itвЂ™s not a feature of the real part, although some enthusiasts have tried to model its alternate version with a functioning joint. This design choice allows Toa to swing their weapon without it wobbling around, successfully knocking masks off each other during play.Д«y examining 2001 box art, youвЂ™ll notice that the Mata arm, as well as its close relative Bionicle Toa Leg, often appear bent in the вЂњelbow'. Characters hold their respective weapon, be it axe or sword, in this long arm, while their second arm features an articulated hand. The Mata arm was present in almost every Toa Mata set, hence the name. Early LEGO BIONICLE sets followed the design philosophy first established in Slizers and Roboriders: models had to be sturdy and easy to assemble at the same time, and thus featured a lot of specialized elements. The Ball Joint 5 x 7 Arm with dual axle hole at 90 degrees/ Voodoo Arm (32476), also known simply as the Mata arm, debuted in 2001. Special thanks to community members Grayson M, XCCJ, Kevin H, and DanielBrickSon for providing extra photos for this article. For more clever and unique ways you can integrate the Bohrok dome into your own MOCs, check out this Flickr gallery. Mace-Bearer (2016) was one of the more successful ones of these MOCs.Д«ohrok Domes are a common element in large-scale constraction character builds. This is not a very innovative use, as both 8593 Makuta and the aforementioned Kikanalo use it this way - but it worked, and the piece came in a lot of nice colours. Building with the Rahkshi Back Cover Leg itДЄbout 90% or more of times I've used the Rahkshi back, it has functioned as an upper leg cover, creating a muscular thigh. But fret not - this issue was just recently solved by Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges Lengthwise with Stop (77765). However, the connector to plug into often happens to have a pin hole, causing some ugly asymmetrical connections - as with 8811 Toa Lhikan and Kikanalo. It works fine (though without friction) when connecting to an axle hole in the middle, with a 3L axle, like in Rahkshi sets. The connection of two pin holes with one empty module in between creates some challenges when using this piece. These connections stress the back cover a bit, too, but I don't think they will eminently damage it. I tried some pieces with sections thinner than a bar, and Mixel ball joints with Technic axle or pin (27) felt most promising, and the older and thinner version of the robot arm piece (53989) slid in relatively nicely. Bars can be slid in it, but they will stress the part. The groove on the back is slightly thinner than a 3.18 mm bar. If it's angled slightly, it's a close but not exact match with Technic, Liftarm, Modified L-Shape Quarter Ellipse Thin 3 x 5 (32250). It was recoloured in Pearl Light Silver, the light silver variant of 2006-2010. The last appearance of Rahkshi back was in 2006 in the weird Bionicle bulk can 6620 Ultimate Accessory Set. In 2005 it made its only appearance outside Bionicle, in Dark Green in 7018 Viking Ship challenges the Midgard Serpent, lacking the shiny effect. In 2003 the part was also introduced in Flat Silver (pre-2006 variant) and Pearl Dark Grey. In my opinion, the most interesting part of these is the back guard. I totally thought they were good guys upon seeing them for the first time. Why did Rahkshi have these shiny colours? I do not know - it seems contradictory with their story role as the spawns of darkness and misery. Curiously, Bricklink lists the white variant as Pearl White (not appearing elsewhere) but does not differentiate the others. However these parts were cast in a special blend that gave them a shining, silvery finish. These were Blue, Black, Red, White, Green and (old) Brown. In addition, each six Rahkshi got three moulds - head, back guard and foot - in their own elemental colour. The Rahkshi in 2003 had two different unique and one randomized parts each staff end, spine and Kraata worm. From 2001 to 2006 - aside from the recoloured line of Bohrok-Kal - new waves of Bionicle canister sets introduced a whole batch of new moulds.

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