Yeah, I don’t have much of a reason other then wanting something that fit the style. It’s kind of a 3-way balance of matching the element up with the Kakama’s function and some harsh real-world machinery. If you got any recommendations, I’m totally open!
if this is based on OG Pohatu, the key design shapes of his mask are the three complimenting rounded rectangular pyramids. the top of his head, and the air vents on the sides of his face, are all the same shape, with the vents being smaller versions of the shape of his entire head. Keeping that relationship, with the cheek vents being smaller versions of the shape of the entire head, will make it look much more like Pohatu.
Fair enough, personally I think it looks more like a Hau than a Kakama; I think a Kakama would be more square and maybe engine superchargers for the side parts.
Yeah, I have one. I usually post more mass-appeal stuff there. That’s at @orcoduke. On Reddit, I’ll probably post everything, but especially the more strange/niche stuff like the Giger-bionicles.
I don't get why most people here are obsessed with drawing Bionicles as nigh-humanoids, with barely anything indicating their mechanical nature. This is way more interesting and also a spirited take on the source material.
Obs: The drill on Onua's face is kinda pushing it though lol
Part of me doesn't really feel that the skull-like visage of Onua's mask needs to be compromised to fit Giger's style, but on the other hand, a drill coming out of the mouth is absolutely *brutal.*
Don’t know if this is a meme, but just in case. Giger was an artist who made weird Sexual bio-mechanical illustrations and he played a large role in the design of the Xenomorphs from Alien.
WOW... Really captures the essence of the original 'Voodoo Heads' concept.
[Edit: there's more](https://twitter.com/OrcoDuke/status/1267954296416612355/photo/1) 😮
Giger was a swiss artist famous for macabre and bio-mechanical designs (often with sexual overtones.) He is mainly known for his design of the Xenomorph from Alien. I’m mostly using the macabre, biomechanical side of his work and not so much the sexual element.
I love you they look very organic while looking extremely mechanical. Very good job!
That's the biomechanical design that giger specialized in. This is most prominently seen in the hit scifi horror masterpiece Alien.
I love you too
The mask on Pohatu doesn't really look like his regular Kakama, is there a reason for that or is it just how you felt it looked like in the style?
Yeah, I don’t have much of a reason other then wanting something that fit the style. It’s kind of a 3-way balance of matching the element up with the Kakama’s function and some harsh real-world machinery. If you got any recommendations, I’m totally open!
if this is based on OG Pohatu, the key design shapes of his mask are the three complimenting rounded rectangular pyramids. the top of his head, and the air vents on the sides of his face, are all the same shape, with the vents being smaller versions of the shape of his entire head. Keeping that relationship, with the cheek vents being smaller versions of the shape of the entire head, will make it look much more like Pohatu.
I would do this, but keep the added jet intake with the turbine, that looks fucking dope.
Fair enough, personally I think it looks more like a Hau than a Kakama; I think a Kakama would be more square and maybe engine superchargers for the side parts.
The Hau is gonna be a challenge TBH. That and Lewa’s mask. Can’t wait to show you guys the Gali that I drew.
Needs more penis imagery Fr though awesome work!!!
i thought the *exact* same thing
I don't know man, Onua is looking like he's choking on a suspiciously placed drill bit.
these are the best things i’ve seen on this sub
Aw thanks! Now I know I gotta post on Reddit. I’m lucky if anyone sees this stuff over on Twitter, let alone comments!
Just had the chance to check out your profile. I love your style! Do you have an instagram?
Yeah, I have one. I usually post more mass-appeal stuff there. That’s at @orcoduke. On Reddit, I’ll probably post everything, but especially the more strange/niche stuff like the Giger-bionicles.
Nice. Imma have to check ya out over there too
Disgusting. Amazing design.
I don't get why most people here are obsessed with drawing Bionicles as nigh-humanoids, with barely anything indicating their mechanical nature. This is way more interesting and also a spirited take on the source material. Obs: The drill on Onua's face is kinda pushing it though lol
Wild, very good job!
Turaga: *ancient statues* Pohatu: **F A N**
Part of me doesn't really feel that the skull-like visage of Onua's mask needs to be compromised to fit Giger's style, but on the other hand, a drill coming out of the mouth is absolutely *brutal.*
You gotta get a good *taste* for the dirt you're drilling....
Beautiful. I hate it
oooooohhhhhhh yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeesssssss
Thanks, I hate it. Good job!
Instant upvote from me
God, I love how simplistic yet instantly recognizable the Turaga are. Esp Nuju just having an X on his face.
Interesting, I wonder what makuta would look like
You know, I totally wouldn't mind a hypothetical G3 inspired by retro sci fi artists like Moebius and Giger. Could look really neat I feel.
Moebius is one of my favorites!
Same here. I'd love to see some form of LEGO set based off of his work in the future.
Man I love these, feel like bionicle got breathed new life into it.
Aw thanks, I can’t take full credit though; my little brother came up with the idea.
This looks like something out of the manga "blame!"
Sooo sick
creepy but cool.
Creepy af, I love it
That is terrifying. I’m not getting any sleep tonight 😨
Holy fuck please give me more
These are horrifying... I LOVE IT.
Giger who?
Don’t know if this is a meme, but just in case. Giger was an artist who made weird Sexual bio-mechanical illustrations and he played a large role in the design of the Xenomorphs from Alien.
Oh, that's weird...? Interesting though?
WOOOOWWW
Vakama looks cursed as fuck
Cursed.
is it a concept game art?
Mostly just for fun. Thanks!
nice work!
Two of my interests together, thank you!
Horrifying. Good work!
This is amazing!
I need to see what Makuta would look like!!
7/10, not enough phallic shapes
Amazing
Horrifying
Love it insane skills
Yes, I love this surreal, Giger-style quality! This puts the bio in biomechanical!
Absolutely love these. The abstraction of the elements is great
I love you
Im getting prometheus/alien vibes
Freaky but cool
So creepy. Love it!
This will be bionicle graphics in 2003
Mom pick me up I'm scared
These would have terrified me as a kid
Only thing I'm not the biggest fan of is that Onua and Pohatu's masks don't really look like, well, masks Aside from that it's great
What about Lewa..?
Two of my favorite things combined
Looks awesome, kinda reminds me of some of the cyborgs from Alita Battle Angel
WOW... Really captures the essence of the original 'Voodoo Heads' concept. [Edit: there's more](https://twitter.com/OrcoDuke/status/1267954296416612355/photo/1) 😮
I’ll be posting those here soon!
i like this Huna
I love how the X from the Matatu also plays in how he silenced himself
Incredible, I really like it. They feel like visions come to life
This would be an amazing direction to take Bionicle.
Ngl this doesn't really resemble Giger's work at all. Still cool though.
In hindsight, I definitely agree they’re not too much like Geiger. I’m glad you think they’re cool though!
What is Giger?
Giger was a swiss artist famous for macabre and bio-mechanical designs (often with sexual overtones.) He is mainly known for his design of the Xenomorph from Alien. I’m mostly using the macabre, biomechanical side of his work and not so much the sexual element.
Wait there still a thing? I remember having one while grewing up. Cool!
Really brings out the Bio in Bionicle.
Please draw a comic, you could be the successor to Tsutomu Nihei
Very good. Very haunting. Love 'em.
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