I've been feeling the bonkle vibe a bit again. I've been REALLY wanting to draw some of the Phantoka/Mistika versions of the Toa Nuva (humanized of course ;) ), so I gave in and drew Kopaka here.
I was feeling a bit lazy and didn't draw his weapon ideas I have. I might do that another day because I am doing a slight revamp on their weapons. So my idea, instead of Kopaka having a gun, he's carrying this claymore type weapon in one hand while the other has a two in one Midak blaster/shield. I will say, Punishing Gray Raven's Bianca Abysstigma and Rosetta's weapons really inspired me with his weapons. As you guys know, weapons are kryptonite for me, so it might be a while before I feel up to the task.
Still!! You might notice a GLARING difference in this Kopaka design. HIS EYEPATCH IS GONE!! I've decided that since they greatly changed Kopaka's eyepiece in his Phantoka set, I figured this could mean Artahka decided to upgrade Kopaka's damaged eye. So the lad finally has his depth perception restored! It's almost weird not seeing him with his eyepatch to me, I've always drawn him with it, but it feels oh so satisfying to think about it character wise - he no longer hides himself, he's more open with his teammates, he trusts them. I EAT UP this kind of character development.
Another quick note, especially since his set has wings. I figured since it's adaptive armor he's wearing, his "wings" can turn into a cape in the back when they're not in use. But when they are in use, they stiffen up and become the airplane-like wings we know and... maybe love... on his back? (I don't know if people had a problem with the wings or not)
Either way, I hope you like this design, I know it's been a long wait and many probably want more Mahri than Mistika/Phantoka, but I would just rather relegate my humanized bionicle series into something that happens when I feel like doing it. Regardless, enjoy. :)
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