Protector of Water

The Protector of Water, like all Protectors, features a removable Elemental Mask. Once pieced together, this figure stands at about five-inches tall and features multiple points of articulation in the arms and legs. Also included is the Protector of Water's Elemental Turpedo Blaster, which can be used to blast away enemies, such as the included Skull Spider. more less

I feel like the Protectors offer a great value by constraction standards. For ten dollars you get at least 66 pieces, including a fully armed figure and a Skull Spider for them to fight. The figures themselves are a substantial size in spite of their cutesy, slightly child-like proportions, boasting diverse physiques and even more diverse weapons. And the sets have no shortage of play value thanks to the pop-off masks and rapid-fire shooters. more less

This set feels like it belongs underwater. Sure, you can say a fire character is thematic because you slapped fire pieces onto him, or an ice character is icy because they have trans light blue on them, but this Protector looks like she just came out of a deep dive. Not only does her armoring reflect that, but her weapon seems like it belongs underwater too, and I absolutely love that. The build isn't anything out of this world, but if you enjoy the builds of Stone or Jungle, there's nothing not to love here. more less

This wouldn't be my first pick for a Protector. Though it works well with the Water element, as a build and a character it doesn't do much. Nonetheless, it can be fun to play with, and makes an awesome Power Up model. Plus, it means Bionicle is back. Can't say no to that. more less

Like the Protector of Stone, Kivoda is content with not being too standoffish. The poseability is certainly an asset, and he takes the right lessons from Gali in terms of clever accenting colors and motif, but he's also not the most exciting Protector to hit the shelves. However, ultimately, he does a lot more right than he does wrong, and it's a fun set to play with. more less