I enjoy the fact that you're basically playing with a robot in a robot.

lol the posing of the naked gali and pohatu consoling the other pohatu were so funny

Turaga: Toa! Why did you leave your armour? Tahu (official story): They hindered our elemental powers, we had no choice. Pohatu (the truth): 14:51 Tell...no one.

I feel like this would be hilarious to animate just because of pohatu having to be upside down. *pohatu enters in exo suit* Tahu: "come on, man." Pohatu: *muffled screaming*

I always enjoy these opening sequences.

ECH... This was probably the single most stressful review I've ever produced. I usually make it a point NOT to ask for this kind of thing, but in this case a like, comment, or favorite would sure make this one seem a whole lot more worth it. Thanks a million for your patience and continued support, guys! :-)

So sad bionicle was cancelled again

I would like to see a moc of this that adds all the articulation to the legs, and better articulation to the boxing claw, because this set really needs it

My god I had no idea Lego actually produced an Exo-Toa model, I just knew it was a character through an encyclopedia up to Mahri Nui WOW

These are the sets I remember fondly. They may have some design flaws, but they actually had soul and character to them. As the series progressed, the sets had more and more special pieces to the point of entire characters being comprised almost purely of specially caste parts that could serve little purpose outside their original set. They became less of "Complex building experiences" and more of "Action figure: Some assembly required". Really wish the revival of Bionicle had gone back to its roots, but I think Hero factory killed that chance

Poor Pohatu. 1 like is one hug for the poor guy

this guy has amazing story telling skills

these reviews are so theatrical, it's no wonder that this video is so easy to come back to and enjoy a multitude of times. it also probably helps that the exo-toa is friggin awesome

"C'mon guys, you had one joooob!" This made me laugh harder than it should've.

How I love to see about 360 Technic pieces all together. Truely amazing and awesome.

I think all the "open" endings could be used for upgrades to the exo-suit. Like on the arms you could totally find a way to General Grievous that

15:10 Gali's like, "EEEK! Don't look!"

Is it just me, or does the Exo-Toa's head look like Sidorak?

Looks like something out of Pacific Rim.

That unarmored gali still is the funniest Bionicle picture I've ever seen

14:51 Upside-down Pohatu XD

Such a cool design. The pistons and vent-like Roborider pieces really evoke the feeling of steampunk technology, which was absolutely what they were going for. I agree that the lack of knee articulation was a huge missed opportunity, and it's the kind of design choice that really encourages you to moc a bit.

Pohatu Mata in the Exo Toa is hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

This is the type of complexity and function I feel CCBS has yet to offer. Sets like these were absolute best! I'll take variety,functions, and good builds over articulation any day. Though the durability of the new pieces is highly appreciated.

Your reviews are so fun! They always make me smile and your points are well thought out and articulated - great work.

I had to buy six for my son to reanact the 2001-2003 story line

I need two of those in order to cannibalize one and improve the other

The Claw Hand is for simulating PIZZA PIE MAMA MIA

I think Pohatu needs to stand on his "toes" to fit in the Exo-Toa, but the arms will stick out awkwardly.

16:30 I couldn’t agree more!(this was a story based series)... my only regret is that I never got the set when I was interested in it,... but I had all the toa mata(I also regret missing out on the toa nova sets), so much missed enjoyment... But you have helped me for what I never wanted to miss out on in this video! Time will only tell if I get my hands on this and the other sets I missed out on very sadly. So I wanted to thank you for this video... it really helps... ;)

This makes the Exo Toa a follow up to Boxor- Wait...

Fantastic review! I usually don't say anything about your reviews as they are always good, but this one deserves a complement. It was just SO hilarious watching the funny pictures like Gali being naked, Pohatu (or was it Onua?)consoling his nuva version and just your narrating alone, was so good. Never stop reviewing toys ,and I will never stop supporting you. Keep up the great work!

My money can not leave my wallet fast enough

Hey, Rollout. First time commenting on a video and I'd like to say I thoroughly enjoy your reviews. They're fun and informative, but what I really love about them are your storytelling segments. This and the Boxor review are, to me, prime examples of how you recreate key scenes from that year and I love how you managed to articulate the Toa's necks to make them more dynamic. It always puts me in a mood to break out what 2001-2003 sets I have and start building. Sorry for such a long comment, but I just wanted to voice my thoughts here. =)

I have this set and recently updated it with friction joints that can connect with the pin and axel beams and it works so much better!

What's wrong with the chest? I think it looks just fine. I dont get it.

Wow! I really love those recreations of the old promotional images with the actual sets! I'm loving this channel already!

That description is beautiful.

14:20 all the Toa are in a really battle ready stance, then Onua is just peekin' his head out like: "Huy guhys!"

Man, 2001 has a lot of experimental and strange sets.

I like the Pacific Rim reference.

This is definitely one of my favorite sets, I love the way the head retracts.

14:55 Pohatu, you're drunk...

15:49 this is weirdly wholesome

Great review! So much nostalgia and so many good photos! I never had an Exo-Toa so it was very interesting to see how it works.

14:49 sums up my entire life.

I forgot all about this. I remember seeing this in my instructions i think as a kid and thinking it was the coolest thing ever

Wait Bohrok came from underground and the Toa fought the queens using Exo Toa, a.k.a. giant mechs. Then, in 2014, monster thingies (that I don't know the name of) came from underground and was fought with giant mechs. Was Hero Factory: Invasion from Below just a rehatch of the Bohrok stuff?

I love you're story introductions. Very cinematic, really cool!

imagine having 6 of these, each fitting their respective Toa perfectly

Well i would like to see something similar for 2015 sets and i think that ther could be 2 versions (speciall one for Onua with hiss much wider and shorter body construction) or something like addaptation system, that allows to change the shape of armor, depending on user's figure. well probably LEGOwon't make it themselfs, so probably people playing with custom modeling will think something out.

how many robo rider heads do you want? this set: yes

somebody won a subscription:D love how you not only tell the toy's storyline but actually show it in little scenes/dioramas:D you are a very good storyteller and you put forth information clear and well:) you have actual fun! and oh good lord did i adore this set! with just a few repeated elements it gave off a very imposing and impressive mecha style:D and the gears faux pistons and even he gaps made it look suffciently mechanical:D also have no idea if Gali was doing the birth of venus or just generic hiding of shame XD i wanna say former due to her status of being both a water elemental and the only female:D 10/10

at least now for hero factory, they made the heroes small to fit inside a cockpit

My cahdok is missing one of those tubes on it's back handle thing..... TO BRICKLINK!

Bruh this is like one of the best review videos I've seen

Wait, I just realized a plot hole: the the bohrok existed to cleanse mata nui in preparation for his Awakening, wouldn't that mean the great beings would have to know in advance that teridax would betray him?

Poor Pohatu... I cri evrytim

I've been seeing people do Toa builds in other colors, say a Red Kopaka for example. Wonder how difficult it'd be to do that with the Exo-Toa, make a set of six that actually match the Toa piloting them.

15:47 haha I love that joke that was so smooth

I remember wanting this set so bad. And when I managed to get one, I was so extatic I completely overlooked its downsides, ie the lack of articulation. Also, having no Rahi or Borhok queen, the slapping arm was kind of awkward. Yet this was the single most awesome set I ever had (it's a mech!!!).

One of the Best Bionicles ever made, although its not a charater, but a suit of armour, a suit that although gives amazing powers to those who wear it, it haves a very dark secret..... Its drains the elemental powers of the Toa. If the Toa Mata had continued to use the Exo-Toa agaisnt the Bahrag, a crushing defeat would be evident for the Toa. Besides that inconvenient, Its a GREAT set, and enjoyed to build him for 2 days. One of the best experiences I ever had!

I’d love to see u review later bionicle years like the toa hordika or toa inika

12:31 that orange latch looks so inappropriate lmaoooo

I remember getting this set for Christmas a long time ago

Sets like these are why I wish Lego just did a remaster of Bionicle, not a reboot. Imagine getting to fix some of the mistakes, like making the story difficult to follow or having toys that didn't live up to the hype. Lego even figured out how to get bricks to work in constraction, so they could easily recreate the series with bricks and use Bionicle as an excuse to get more unique brick molds for texturing on other builds. Lego has also really stepped up their game regarding their builds, meaning new and old fans can just let themselves be swept up in the whimsy again. The early years of Bionicle were shackled to the Technic theme, and the limitations show. Eliminating that flaw basically solves all of the problems with early builds. Literally only the Bohrok truly benefitted from being part of the Technic theme, and I feel like Lego could even get away with minimal changes; the Bohrok are literally a bunch of automated drones, so of course they are more mechanical than everything else.

they look like Dark Troopers, so cool!

Never could have thought that Bionicle could be played like Titanfall

Honestly, Bionicle sets with no neck articulation really don't bug me. As long as their eyes are translucent, you can kind of position them just right so the light makes it look like their eyes are slanted, looking off to the side. This is what I do with a couple of the Transformers I have on my shelf, and what I plan to do when my LBX Hunter gets in.

Ahh that old time when bionicle is 80% tecnic pieces and not ccbs

Bionicle's EXO Squad

I feel I should mention... Later on (like 2006 or so, I think) it was revealed that the Exo-Toa were designed and used by the Brotherhood of Makuta. It would make complete sense for Teridax to have disabled the AI of these six and left them there planning on the Toa trying and failing to use them to defeat the Bahrag.

Oh man, I used to own that lego. I had so much fun playing it. Breaking it down and building it again. I even which a few parts to make it cooler. Adding some red or blue depending which Toa I use

i burst out laughing when you put pohatu into the exo toa XD

If the boxor was the baby mech. This is the grand-daddy of all mechs!. Kind of wished they re-released this with an attachment for the Boxor to cling onto it or maybe support for the Boxor. Imagine a robot in a mech, inside another mech!

OG bionicle really needs its own Netflix show

15:10 that is going to be stuck in my head

Best video description I’ve ever read.

When are the 2003 reviews coming? It's been years since you concluded '02

I would of loved an "Ultimate BattlePack" of sorts as a kid with these, with the set coming with one suit along with it's Toa rider, and perhaps a special collection of Golden Masks to go along with the Toa, in context with their appearance in the comic?

15:49 Don't worry, buddy.

I loved the Exo-Toa but never bought it myself. I did have enough other sets to replicate it quite closely with off-colour parts.

Given how the toa had access to their masks, the thrusters could be used for proper flight using their Mirus.

The first time I saw a picture of the Exo-Toa, I thought it was Makuta.

I think the orange accents make this particular exo-toa designated for Tahu. You could probably pretty easily change those parts out to match it to another Toa, though.

15:09 man, quarentine really is getting to me...

This was my first Bionicle Titan set. Unfortunately I have lost it over the years. I definitely need to reaquire it.

The CCBS stymen could NEVER give such a building experience plus complexity as the Exo -Toa armour.

My main problem with the Exo-Toa is that it's too damn small in my opinion for when the Toa are piloting them. I know they were designed for various reasons, guarding the Makuta's Destral Fortress, defend against a possible premature release of the Bohrok, or an army. Yet for when the Toa get inside them, I can't help but think it should be more like one of the Iron Man suits which in terms of a set would be ludicrously expensive but eh.

Nice Pacific Rim reference in the description

Dude I always forget about the Exo-Toa

15:08 15:48 Lmao I appreciate your sense of visual humour

Love those poses lol

12:21 The orange piece below the black chest piece looks dirty when the orange guy is in there... XP

You are a better storyteller than Dr. Seuss! And Dr. Seuss is a brilliant storyteller!

15:48 Aww

My favorite bionicle ever.

I'm really glad I didn't get this set as a kid. The Boxor was pretty cool though.

I almost feel like the designers spent all of their time and budget on the bohrok themselves and just threw the rest of the years sets together with spare parts.

15:47 that was actually really clever! XD