in my personal opinion it would look better if the mask of creation was half gold half trans light blue sorta like the toa masks from the skull villains.

"I AM EKIMU, TOA OF LIGHT-PIPING"

I think if g2 bionicle continued, we would get agile as a proper creature and it would come with takanuva.

Because we were never actually given an official Mask of Ultimate Power, I kind of see the Umarak recolor mask as a "form" of that. I know it was never intended to be like that, I just think that it could be.

"A unity of sorts?" Very cheeky Eljay, very cheeky.

Ekimu 2015= gear function 2016= double gear function So... 2017= triple gear function :)

6:17 I actually prefer him wearing his gold mask. But I do really like the transparant blue mask.

The right line is:"I'm just an old mask maker who wants to help"..... I hated when he said that.

I kind of wish the hammer had retained its shooter function, but I suppose I like the bulkier look here. I don't get why Ekimu is taller, but for the set and the functions provided, it works out very well. Shoulders are still royal-looking, and he's got the shield, which, as touched on, is a neat way to attach it without using his hand. And Umarak's recolor looks cool. Wonder if it's corrupted, like the Tahu, Onua, and Kopaka masks included with this year's beasts are supposed to be? Gotta wonder. Kicking myself for not picking up the first Ekimu, not sure I'll nab this one though.

I think its funny how people always say he is so much taller than his previous self, and has grown, but he is still shorter than most toas XD

I've only recently got into Bionicle and Ekimu was the first Toa-sized Bionicle set I've built! It was also the second Bionicle set I've ever built, and the experience was awesome! It introduced so many creative building concepts to me. No doubt CCBS veterans will be quite familiar with most of those concepts, but to me, it was all new. I'm now hooked on Bionicle and collecting the 2016 line and pouring through all the old comics, books, and even the online point-and-click game. I love this set, especially because blue is my favorite color and the trans-blue makes it appear as if Ekimu's body is made up of hard-light energy. Fitting for Okoto's reluctant Toa of Light. I do wish there were some way for Ekimu to merge with Agil, but I'm a fan of the way Agil can perch right on his arm.

My reaction: 4:22 Umm, yeah. I'm guessing that's recommended for all of them. 4:30 Wait, what are you doing? ... .... ... OH MY GOD! mind blown.

Looks 100% better with his original gold mask. I feel like the trans-blue is too weak for a primary color, but the gold mask just ties it all together.

I find the mask that comes with him goes really well on skull grinder and fits better with his color scheme than his default mask

I switched his lower legs out for the ones that were used with Kopaka Master (the trans light blue limbs with two pin holes). I then took one of the left over lower limbs and put it in place of the gray upper arm. Lastly, I also added friction adders to his shoulders. Overall, it made him look way better.

"A unity of sorts" I see what you did there

this review made me want to get 2 of him . must go order the sets now befor eljay costs me to much money

i really love 2016 ekimu and 2015 to i love both of them and i love the new mask of creation it looks really beautiful oh man i want this set so bad

I just want to say that I have been looking forward to Ekimu, I've wanted to get him...and its the end of June, the sets have been out for a month, and not only do none of the stores in my city have the sets yet, some of them actually took Bionicle off the shelf completely. I just wanted to avoid buying them online! lol

Are you going to do reviews on Ekimu's falcon and the mini skull scorpio?

Personally,Umarak's mask is the thing that gives me a reason not to pass the set when buying the summer wave.I don't know if I'll get him,but if he had his gold mask of creation as an additional mask,then I would be more eager to buy him.

Ekimu was literally mata nui, artakha ans takanuva at the same time

I bought ekimu's prior form so I could mock him into an ekimu using generation 1 bionicle pieces to make him look like an original toa. But I kinda wish I waited to get this with all the gear functions and just get the gold mask of creation on brick link. Also can you do a little video of him with ekimu's falcon. I know the magazine isn't in the US but you can get all the pieces on brick link.

ima make a mix of powered up skull grinder and this guyu

Im gonna get the set for the new Umarak mask.

He's the summer 2016 set I want the most (aka at all)

I was really torn on getting this Ekimu or not, that trans blue really pulled me in but after seeing a lot of reviews and looking at it objectively, it is a pretty normal and just standard set. Oh well

I think this guy just looks fantastic. I'm definitely getting this one, since the other 6 Toa builds for this year didn't really interest me that much so I only got Umarak. And what you said about the legs.... I'm not sure how to explain it, but I've always loved the look of having the legs wider at the bottom and shorter on the top. I dunno, it just looks really cool to me. Legs that get shorter on the bottom just look super ugly. Ekimu's legs just make him look badass, almost as if he's wearing gold boots with the 2015 armour piece. The only problems I have with this set is that the top of the hammer looks a bit too technical, and the horrible squeakiness of the waist articulation piece. But when I got Umarak and he was squeaking, my mom put a little graphite powder in the waist to lubricate it a bit, and the squeaking went down DRAMATICALLY. Now he hardly even squeaks at all. By the way, you forgot one play function: The Mask popping off. :)

Hooray! The recent reviews have returned! ALL HAIL LORD ELJAY!

is the summer have going to be released on portugal??????

I prefer Ekimu's Protector mask variant.

Did we ever get word on that Mask of Shadows recolor's story purpose?

This guy is pretty solid build-wise, but I'm kinda disappointed at how few new pieces this guy has. I might get him just for those epic masks, though.

ah so warm so pretty eljay keep it soo :D its perfect with the sunny and warm light

like the description

I regret not getting this set, I’m not willing to pay $100 on eBay for it

Wait a minute. Umarak uses the mask of shadows, which in g1 was worn by terridax. Makuta Umarak confirmed

So could you technically call Umarak's mask a G2 Kraahkan?

expertly

I say its ok!

In the thumbnail he looks like a Waframe.

Every time I see Ekimu, it reminds of Artahka in g1... Both have a Mask of Creation, Booth have a hammer, both are kings.

Ekimu Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan!!!!!

isn't the saw blade shield in trans blue a new recolor?

Var, there's someone nicer than you. A person who COULD HAVE given Eljay these sets, but didn't. Why, Var? WHY?

I think he is good to have to fight umurak the destroyer

I kindly disagree. I think this set is a must have. It looks its best in person. :-)

where are the 2009 reviews you know bionicles last good year

lool

eljday 2009 recap rewiev

Am I the only one who doesn't like the hammer?

343 views, Dang I'm early. Anyway, as good as these sets look, something about the Bionicle gen 2 sets just seem off. I can point out anything, but something about them doesn't bode well with me.

I don't wanna be that guy but umarak's mask isn't the mask of shadows

I don't like this new Ekimu . . .

Best set in the wave and you give it a pass? Sigh

wait this isnt fortnite hack

I would say first but......oh wait...

Takanuva is better

01:22 NO YOU ARE NOT NICE AND I HAVE PROOF. 1. YOU CHAINSAWED SOLEK. 2. YOU RAN OVER (dont remember his name). 3. AND YOU BURNT GOOD GUY! YOU ARE NICE AT SOME POINTS,YES, BUT this is BIONICLE ABUSE! Sorry for bein too harsh.

oh god I'm early.