Toa (Bionicle)
| Bionicle character | |
| Tahu | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | Red |
| Element | Fire |
| Weapons |
Original: Fire Sword, Magma Blades, Rotating Fire Blades, Nynrah Ghostblaster (all formerly), Adaptive Fire Sword, Golden Armor Reboot: Fire Blades, Golden Blades (all formerly), Elemental Fire Blades |
| Kanohi |
Original: Hau, Great Mask of Shielding Reboot: Mask of Fire, Golden Mask of Fire, Unity Mask of Fire(all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Fire |
| Allies |
Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Order of Mata Nui, Mata Nui, Glatorian, Agori Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures |
| Enemies |
Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Skakdi, Skrall Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta |
| Voiced By |
Scott McNeil (Mask of Light) Nolan Balzer (The Journey to One) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Lewa | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | Green |
| Element | Air (original)/Jungle (reboot) |
| Weapons |
Original: Axe, Air Katanas (both formerly), Air Saber and Midak Skyblaster Reboot: Battle Axes (formerly), Razor Crystal Blades |
| Kanohi |
Original: Miru Nuva, Great Mask of Levitation Reboot: Mask of Jungle, Golden Mask of Jungle, Unity Mask of Jungle(all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Jungle |
| Allies |
Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures |
| Enemies |
Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta |
| Voiced By | Dale Wilson (Mask of Light) Geoff Hughes (The Journey to One) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Gali | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Color | Blue |
| Element | Water |
| Weapons |
Original: Hooks, Aqua Axes (both formerly), Nynrah Ghost Blaster (with sniper scope) Reboot: Elemental Trident, Power Harpoon, Shark Fins (all formerly), Elemental Water Spear |
| Kanohi |
Original: Kaukau Nuva, Great Mask of Water Breathing Reboot: Mask of Water, Golden Mask of Water, Unity Mask of Water(all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Water |
| Allies |
Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures |
| Enemies |
Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta |
| Voiced By |
Kathleen Barr (Mask of Light) Jacqui Fox (The Journey to One) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Kopaka | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | White |
| Element | Ice |
| Weapons |
Original: Ice Sword, Ice Shield (both formerly), Midak Skyblaster and Blizzard Blade (with laser sight) Reboot: Frost Shield, Ice Spear (all formerly), Elemental Ice Blade, Elemental Ice Blaster |
| Kanohi |
Original: Akaku Nuva, Great Mask of X-Ray Vision Reboot: Mask of Ice, Golden Mask of Ice, Unity Mask of Ice (all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Ice |
| Allies |
Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures |
| Enemies |
Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta |
| Voiced By |
Michael Dobson (Mask of Light) Corny Rempel (The Journey to One) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Pohatu | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | Brown (formerly), Orange |
| Element | Stone |
| Weapons |
Original: Climbing Claws, Feet Additions (both formerly), Twin Propellers, Midak Skyblaster Reboot: Stormerangs, dagger (all formerly), Crystal Flail |
| Kanohi |
Original: Kakama Nuva, Great Mask of Speed Reboot: Mask of Stone, Golden Mask of Stone, Unity Mask of Stone (all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Stone |
| Allies |
Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures |
| Enemies |
Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta |
| Voiced By |
Trevor Devall (Mask of Light) Paolo Bryant (The Journey to One) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Onua | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | Black |
| Element | Earth |
| Weapons |
Original: Claws, Quake Breakers (both formerly), Multi-Resistance Shield & Ghost Blaster (with laser sight) Reboot: Earthquake Hammer (formerly), Blazing Crystal Hammer |
| Kanohi |
Original: Pakari Nuva, the Mask of Strength Reboot: Mask of Earth, Golden Mask of Earth, Unity Mask of Earth (all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Earth |
| Allies |
Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures |
| Enemies |
Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta |
| Voiced By |
Scott McNeil (Mask of Light) William Jordan (The Journey to One) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Norik | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | Red |
| Weapons | Lava staff and Rhotuka Launching Shield |
| Kanohi | Pehkui, Great Mask of Diminishment (allows the user to shrink down to 6 inches) |
| Allies | Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu |
| Enemies | Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax |
| Voiced By | French Tickner (Web of Shadows) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Gaaki | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Color | Blue |
| Weapons | Tidal Spear and Rhotuka Launching Shield |
| Kanohi | Great Mask of Clairvoyance (allows the user to see into the future) |
| Allies | Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu |
| Enemies | Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax |
| Voiced By | Kathleen Barr (Web of Shadows) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Bomonga | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | Black |
| Weapons | Seismic Spear and Rhotuka Launching Shield |
| Kanohi | Great Mask of Growth (allows the user to grow to the size of 60 feet tall) |
| Allies | Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu |
| Enemies | Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax |
| Voiced By | Scott McNeil (Web of Shadows) |
| Bionicle character | |
| Kualus | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Color | White |
| Weapons | Sub-Zero Spear and Rhotuka Launching Shield |
| Kanohi | Great Mask of Rahi-Control (allows the user to control the actions of Rahi) |
| Allies | Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu |
| Enemies | Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax |
In the fictional Bionicle Universe certain Matoran (workers and villagers) are destined to become Toa: heroic warriors of great strength and power. The Toa's duty is to protect the Matoran and maintain peace in the universe. They usually work together in teams, with each member representing an element. Each Toa has near-complete control over their element, and can access the powers of the more powerful Great Kanohi Masks. As the Bionicle universe is based around a line of action figures, most Toa have appeared in their action figure.
There were once as many as 3,000 Toa in existence, but after many wars, assassinations and murders, their numbers have diminished to about 40.
The first Bionicle sets created and released were six Toa characters, later known as the Toa Mata. The warrior-like appearance of the toys was believed to be to restricting by some Lego "company traditionalists" because it went against Lego's values of "high-quality products that have an emphasis on free play and encouraging the imagination, and not modern warfare or violence."
Toa have been around for most of the Bionicle universe's existence, devised by the Great Beings to serve as heroes for the Matoran, and fulfill dangerous tasks that would ensure the workers could continue to fulfill their duties. These tasks could range from rescuing Matoran from Rahi attacks, to engaging in war to defend territories and prevent enslavement, and in some cases ensure the survival of the Great Spirit Mata Nui. The first Toa to come into existence was Helryx, a Toa of Water. She assisted with the construction of Metru Nui. Shortly before Mata Nui was brought to life, the Toa Mata were created, trained and placed in hibernation inside Karda Nui, ready to awaken the Great Spirit should he ever fall into a coma. After Mata Nui became active, destined Matoran were transformed into Toa through the use of Toa Stones. This was the process by which most Toa came into being, with the Toa Mata and Helryx soon becoming exceptions rather than the standard.
Over time, the number of Toa grew greatly, with some giving up their powers to become Turaga, allowing other Matoran to take their place. Most joined teams and fought against Dark Hunters and Rahi; death in such conflicts was a regular occurrence. Those who served with distinction were chosen as bodyguards for the Brotherhood of Makuta, taking the name Toa Hagah. When the team assigned to Makuta Teridax discovered his plan to depose Mata Nui and began a rebellion, they were mutated by his lieutenants and became outcasts, while the other teams were swiftly eliminated or corrupted. Following the Great Cataclysm in which the Brotherhood's evil became common knowledge, Toa became fugitives, and their numbers reduced drastically, with some elements like Iron and Magnetism suffering particularly heavy persecution due to the danger they posed to Makuta.
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