For information on individual members of the race, see List of Toa.

Toa are the heroes of the fictional Bionicle mythos, an ongoing storyline made by the Lego toy company. Each Toa has power over an element of nature, and they wear Kanohi Masks of Power that provide them with additional abilities. Like most of the other beings of the Bionicle universe, Toa are biomechanical in nature, having both organic and inorganic components. Toa can refer to: Toa, a fictional race of beings made by the Lego toy company A Polynesian word for warrior Ironwood clubs wielded by warriors To-a can mean east Asia Toa River, a river in south-western Cuba Cuchillas del Toa, a biosphere reserve in Cuba TOA acronym... The following is a list of Toa characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... Bionicle is a line of toys created by the Lego Group that is marketed towards those in the 7–17-year-old range. ... For other uses, see Lego (disambiguation). ... Several ancient Classical Element Greek version of these ideas persisted throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, deeply influencing European thought and culture. ... The Kanohi Kakama Kanohi Masks are objects from Lego Bionicle storyline, and the most common of the franchises collectibles. Many major characters wear these masks, specifically Toa, Turaga, and Matoran. ...

Besides physical attributes, each Toa has a specific destiny, a special purpose that they must try to fulfill. Most also hold to a moral code that upholds justice and keeps one from killing opponents; those who betray such codes are no longer considered "Toa".

Toa traditionally work in teams of six, with each member controlling a different element: so far the typical team contains Toa of Fire, Water, Air, Stone, Earth, and Ice. However, there are exceptions to both rules: some Toa have been known to work alone at times while others have banded together in groups as large as hundreds when needed; and Toa of other elements such as Light, Sonics and Magnetism have been known to exist.

In general, Toa are transformed members of the Matoran race (though some early Toa were created as such, never existing as a Matoran beforehand). After achieving his destiny, a Toa can be given the option to give up his power for some greater good. If he does so, he becomes a Turaga elder. This article is about a fictional race of beings. ... The Turaga of Mata Nui. ...

There were once as many as 3,000 Toa in existence, but as of the time of the Toa Inika their numbers are down to 50.^[1] The Toa Hagah have since returned to active service,^[2] raising this number to 56.

Powers and equipment

Toa are best known for their elemental powers, allowing them to have tremendous control over the element they represent. This includes creating the element out of nothing, absorbing it into themselves, and manipulating it in almost any shape or form. (See under Bionicle society for a list of all known elements.) However, this manipulation uses up elemental energy, and a fatigued Toa must wait for it to recharge before elemental powers can be used again. In the Lego Bionicle storyline, the Matoran people live in a culture that is in some ways like our own and in some ways very different. ...

Separate from elemental energy is Toa energy, which is not rechargeable. It is this energy that is given up when a Toa becomes a Turaga, though a Toa can use small amounts before then with no ill effects. The effects of Toa energy are vaguely defined, though it has been seen to unlock Toa powers in Matoran (via Toa stones), heal injury and poison, and awaken from a coma. The Turaga of Mata Nui. ... This is a list of objects unique to Lego Bionicle universe. ...

Each Toa is also equipped with a Great Kanohi Mask that grants them an additional power (though Toa are also able to master the Noble Kanohi Turaga wear). While a Toa can have multiple masks stored away in a Toa Suva (shrine) that they can switch at will for a variety of powers, most Toa only have one mask that they wear constantly. The Kanohi Kakama Kanohi Masks are objects from Lego Bionicle storyline, and the most common of the franchises collectibles. Many major characters wear these masks, specifically Toa, Turaga, and Matoran. ...

Toa are also equipped with personal tools, which are most often swords and other bladed weapons. Since the Toa stand against using these tools to kill living beings, they are most often used to focus elemental powers. Several tools can be used in alternate modes that help with transportation; for instance, a disk launcher can be used as a jetpack, and blades can be worn as ice skates. For the game, see Jetpack (computer game). ... Ice skates are boots with blades attached to the bottom, used to propel oneself across a sheet of ice. ...

According to series writer Greg Farshtey, when Matoran become Toa they subconsciously pattern their armor style after their idea of what Toa armor looks like (barring any outside influences on the transformation). This reasoning is meant to explain why Toa Takanuva takes after the Toa Nuva, and why the Toa Metru have similar armor to Toa Lhikan.^[3] (The Toa Inika would have had Nuva-style armor, but it was altered as one of several side effects of their unique transformation.) This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

A few teams, such as the Toa Nuva and Toa Hagah, wear metallic-colored armor in addition to that which is built into their bodies; in the Hagah's case, at least, this denotes an elite status.

Toa Kaita

Three Toa can merge into a single being called a "Toa Kaita". Toa Kaita have the combined elemental and mask powers of the individual Toa. However, Toa cannot stay merged for very long, because keeping three personalities in sync can be mentally taxing.

So far, only the Toa Mata have been seen to form Toa Kaita, and they retained this ability when they became Toa Nuva. No other team has been known to even attempt such a fusion.

Toa can also merge in groups greater or less than three. According to series writer Greg Farshtey, a six-Toa fusion would be called a "Toa Nui", and its power could rival the Great Spirit Mata Nui himself. However, in the Bionicle universe, the Toa Nui is only a legend.^[4] This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mata Nui, represented by a carved stone. ...

Major Toa teams

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The Toa Mata / Toa Nuva

The Toa Nuva

Main article: Toa Mata/Toa Nuva

Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Pohatu, Onua, and Kopaka are the six Toa whose destiny is to awaken the Great Spirit Mata Nui from his endless slumber. They were empowered over ninety thousand years ago, making them among the world's first Toa (however, there are Toa still in existence that are yet older than they). Image File history File links Toa_Nuva. ... Image File history File links Toa_Nuva. ... The Toa Nuva. ... Mata Nui, represented by a carved stone. ...

These six Toa were sent to the island of Mata Nui to confront the Master of Shadows, Makuta. As the only known heroes at the time, they were simply referred to as "the Toa"; fans later created the nicknames "Toa Olda" and "Toa Mata" for this incarnation, and Toa Mata has recently been made the official name^[5] (See "Notes" under main article for details on these names). Mata Nui Mata Nui is a fictional island from the LEGO Bionicle storyline, and is the setting of the first story arc, known as Bionicle Chronicles. ... Makuta, represented by a carved stone Makuta is a fictional character in Bionicle, a story and toy line created by Lego. ...

Arriving on the island of Mata Nui (named after the Great Spirit) with little memory, the local Turaga elders told them of their mission and of the evil Makuta that had enslaved many of the island's Rahi beasts. If Mata Nui was to be awakened, Makuta would need to be stopped first. Mata Nui Mata Nui is a fictional island from the LEGO Bionicle storyline, and is the setting of the first story arc, known as Bionicle Chronicles. ... The Turaga of Mata Nui. ... Makuta, represented by a carved stone Makuta is a fictional character in Bionicle, a story and toy line created by Lego. ... Rahi is the name given to the animals in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ...

The Toa collected the Kanohi Masks of Power scattered around the island and challenged Makuta, but he soon awakened swarms of creatures called Bohrok that threatened to destroy everything on the island. The Toa fought these swarms off and imprisoned their queens, Cahdok and Gahdok. Immediately afterward, they were immersed in energized protodermis, making them Toa Nuva with enhanced powers and equipment. The Kanohi Kakama Kanohi Masks are objects from Lego Bionicle storyline, and the most common of the franchises collectibles. Many major characters wear these masks, specifically Toa, Turaga, and Matoran. ... The symbol of the Bohrok Bohrok are mysterious insectoid creatures from Lego Bionicle storyline. ... The symbol of the Bohrok Bohrok are mysterious insectoid creatures from Lego Bionicle storyline. ... Protodermis is a mysterious fictional substance within Lego Bionicle franchise. ...

As Toa Nuva, they fought both the elite Bohrok called Bohrok-Kal and the "Sons of Makuta", the Rahkshi. In the weeks of peace after Makuta's apparent death in a battle with Takanuva, the Toa of Light, the Toa Nuva have been listening to the Turaga's tales of the Great Cataclysm and the Great Rescue that took place on Metru Nui a thousand years ago. The symbol of the Bohrok Bohrok are mysterious insectoid creatures from Lego Bionicle storyline. ... Rahkshi are suits of armor controlled by slug-like creatures called Kraata in the Lego Bionicle storyline. ... The Great Cataclysm a major event within the storyline of Lego Bionicle franchise. ...

The Toa Nuva have since travelled to the island of Voya Nui in search of a powerful Mask of Life that could save Mata Nui from death. However, they ran afoul of Piraka that were also looking for the mask and were captured. Once they were rescued by the local Matoran, they recognized that this mission rightfully belonged to the Toa Inika and gave them their blessing to go forward. They are now pursuing a new mission of preparing the world for Mata Nui's eventual awakening. This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... The Piraka are the main villains in the first third of the Legends arc of the fictional Lego Bionicle storyline. ...

The Toa Metru / Toa Hordika

Main article: Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

Vakama, Nokama, Matau, Onewa, Whenua, and Nuju were once Matoran a thousand years ago in the city of Metru Nui. The city's lone remaining protector, Toa Lhikan, gave Toa Stones to the six Matoran and sent them to the Great Temple, where they were transformed into Toa Metru. Their first task was to stop the Morbuzakh plant creature that was slowly taking over the city, but they then discovered that Makuta was scheming to put the Great Spirit Mata Nui to sleep and take his place as the Matorans' object of reverence. Though they were able to imprison Makuta, they could not stop Mata Nui from falling asleep and had to escape the crumbling city. The Toa Metru are heroes from LEGO Bionicle storyline, specifically the Adventures story arc. ... This article is about a fictional race of beings. ... Metru Nui In the Bionicle storyline, Metru Nui is a huge island city-state located far beneath the surface of the island of Mata Nui; its name literally means Great City in the Matoran language. ... The Morbuzakh is a fictional character of LEGOs Bionicle franchise. ... Makuta, represented by a carved stone Makuta is a fictional character in Bionicle, a story and toy line created by Lego. ... Mata Nui, represented by a carved stone. ...

In trying to rescue the Matoran from Metru Nui, the Toa Metru were captured by the Visorak hordes that had conquered the ruined city. The Visorak's venom mutated them into beastly Toa Hordika; these new forms had no mask powers, limited access to elemental powers, and if they were to stay as Toa Hordika for long enough they would remain as beasts forever. With help from strange creatures called Rahaga, the Toa fought to free the Matoran from the Visorak; and they looked for the mythical Keetongu, who could possibly cure them of their mutation. The Visorak are an army of spiderlike creatures from LEGO Bionicle storyline, specifically the latter half of the Adventures story arc. ... Toa are the heroes of the fictional Bionicle mythos, a storyline of adventure and evil made by the Lego toy company. ... Rahi is the name given to the animals in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ...

Once the Visorak were defeated and the Toa were cured, they relocated all the Matoran to the island of Mata Nui. There, they gave up their Toa power to wake the Matoran from their slumber, becoming Turaga. Mata Nui Mata Nui is a fictional island from the LEGO Bionicle storyline, and is the setting of the first story arc, known as Bionicle Chronicles. ... The Turaga of Mata Nui. ...

The Toa Inika / Toa Mahri

Main article: Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

Jaller, Hahli, Kongu, Hewkii, Nuparu, and Matoro are a new team of Toa, whose purpose is to save the life of the Great Spirit Mata Nui. The Toa Inika are Jaller, Hahli, Kongu, Hewkii, Nuparu, and Matoro; a team of Toa heroes from the Legends story arc of LEGO Bionicle storyline. ... Mata Nui, represented by a carved stone. ...

After finding out that Mata Nui is in danger of dying and that the Toa Nuva have been sent to save him, Jaller refused to wait helplessly. He gathered a small squad of Matoran to go and aid the Nuva in their quest to find the Ignika Mask of Life. Upon arriving on Voya Nui in canisters meant for Toa, the canisters were struck by lightning from the Red Star and their passengers were transformed into Toa Inika with special lightning-enhanced powers and other alterations, such as living masks. The Toa Inika quickly joined the island's few free Matoran and raced to claim the Mask of Life before a group of thugs calling themselves "Piraka" did. The Kanohi Kakama Kanohi Masks are objects from Lego Bionicle storyline, and the most common of the franchises collectibles. Many major characters wear these masks, specifically Toa, Turaga, and Matoran. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... This is a list of objects unique to Lego Bionicle universe. ... This is a list of objects unique to Lego Bionicle universe. ... The Piraka are the main villains in the first third of the Legends arc of the fictional Lego Bionicle storyline. ...

While the Piraka were defeated, the Mask of Life escaped the grasp of the Toa. It flew into the sea, finding itself in the domain of banished Barraki warlords. The Toa Inika gave chase, and the mask changed them into new forms capable of surviving the ocean depths. They have since discovered another Matoran community in the sunken city of Mahri Nui, who have bestowed them the title of Toa Mahri. The Barraki are the main villains of the 2007 Legends arc of the LEGO Bionicle storyline. ... Mahri Nui is a fictional sunken landmass from Legos Bionicle story and toy line. ...

False Toa

Shadow Toa

When the Toa Mata went to face Makuta in his lair, they were surprised to find that one set of his guardians was - themselves. Makuta had taken each Toa's inner darkness and given it physical form. These Shadow Toa had all the powers of the originals and were physically identical to them, save that their colors had been darkened until they were almost black. Each Toa faced off against their shadow counterpart, but the battles were too equally matched; the Toa Mata could only win by fighting as a team and switching opponents. According to the Bionicle Encyclopedia, the Toa defeated the Shadow Toa when they acknowledged that the darkness was a part of them and reabsorbed the shadows into their bodies. Makuta, represented by a carved stone Makuta is a fictional character in Bionicle, a story and toy line created by Lego. ...

"Prophesied" Toa Metru

When Lhikan was choosing the new Toa Metru, Makuta was looking to manipulate the choices to his advantage. Mata Nui was fully aware of this, and to make sure his choices would become Toa, he and his Order created false prophecies that said the six Matoran who found the Great Kanoka Disks would become the Toa Metru: Nuhrii, Vhisola, Orkahm, Ahkmou, Tehutti, and Ehrye. Makuta was convinced by the prophecies and influenced Lhikan to choose six other Matoran who were much more stubborn and hard-headed: Vakama, Nokama, Matau, Onewa, Whenua, and Nuju - the ones that Mata Nui had wanted to be Toa all along. Mata Nui, represented by a carved stone. ... In the LEGO Bionicle universe, Kanoka Disks are powered frisbee-like disks that are seen all over the city of Metru Nui, used in both sport and defense. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ... The following is a list of Matoran characters in the Lego Bionicle franchise. ...

Roodaka would later use these prophecies to demoralize the Toa, making them believe that their election as Toa had been a mistake.

While searching for the Kanohi Vahi, the Great Mask of Time, Vakama had almost become convinced that the Vahi had affected the past so that Lhikan actually had chosen Nuhrii, Vhisola, etc. to be the Toa Metru. In truth, it was just an elaborate illusion created by Makuta. In the illusion, the Toa Metru were encouraging and enforcing stricter laws, even banning experiments with energized protodermis in order to keep other Matoran from becoming Toa. The Kanohi Kakama Kanohi Masks are objects from Lego Bionicle storyline, and the most common of the franchises collectibles. Many major characters wear these masks, specifically Toa, Turaga, and Matoran. ...

Piraka

When arriving on Voya Nui, the Piraka claimed to be Toa in order to gain the help of the native Matoran. However, despite playing the part of heroes, they could not hide their sadistic and cruel natures. They dropped this act once they enslaved the Matoran using their antidermis virus. This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... The Piraka are the main villains in the first third of the Legends arc of the fictional Lego Bionicle storyline. ... This is a list of objects unique to Lego Bionicle universe. ...

Storyline Notes

• Though the toy figures of Toa are of varying heights, in storyline all Toa are 7 feet 4 inches, or 211 centimeters, tall.

References

External links

• Toa category page at BS01 Wiki

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