Books/Other Books
| Books/Other Books | |
 BIONICLE Collectors Sticker Book | |
| Book Series | |
| Number of books | N/A |
| Author | Various |
| Years released | 2003-2009, 2015 |
Many different Activity, Sticker, or Mini-Guide Books have been released, promoting different BIONICLE characters, locations and storyline.
Scholastic books
BIONICLE: Collector's Sticker Book
The BIONICLE: Collector's Sticker Book, published by Scholastic, is an activity book which contains stickers, information, checklists, and quizzes featuring BIONICLE characters from 2001 to mid-2003.
It includes information on the Toa Mata, Toa Nuva, Turaga, Matoran, Bohrok, Bohrok Va, Bohrok-Kal, Rahkshi, and Makuta Teridax. There is also a passage from Takua titled "Beware the Infected Kanohi".
The sticker book opens with the The Legend of Mata Nui. It then moves on to a brief description of the Toa Nuva which includes stickers of their Mata and Nuva forms, which are meant to be placed on black and white images of the Mata and Nuva forms. Toa Takanuva's character description is then shown; complete with a small trivia section on the Toa. The book moves on to the Turaga, and gives descriptions of them with stickers and trivia. There is also information, stickers, and trivia on the Matoran, the Rahi, the Bohrok and Bohrok Va, the Bohrok-Kal, Teridax, and the Rahkshi. Following that there is a twenty question quiz based on the information from the book. After that there is a Kanohi and krana Collectors Checklist which includes a picture, the name, the different colors, their powers, and their wearers. Then comes the "Beware the Infected Kanohi" section from The Chronicles of Takua, and finally a message that states the future (2004) would bring new heroes, new villains and a new story.
HarperCollins Children's Books
BIONICLE Annual
The BIONICLE Annual is a hardcover activity and storyline book. It includes multiple activities, such as board games, quizzes, maps, and activities, as well as a timeline featuring story info up to mid-2006. The book also features the complete Tale of the Toa. There is also a special Kanoka Club code featured. On the back of the book, a picture of the Toa Nuva can be found. BIONICLE Annual was published by HarperCollins Children's Books. The book was released on September 4, 2006.[1]
BIONICLE: Guard the Secret
BIONICLE: Guard the Secret is an activity book released in several countries by HarperCollins Children's Books. The book provides a brief synopsis and secrets of the Quest for the Mask of Life saga. On each page there are quizzes to test the reader's knowledge of Voya Nui. Throughout the book are other activities, including coloring, drawing, and tests. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Kanoka Club code. The book was released on January 1, 2006 and it included the first appearance of the Cord.[2] Zaktan's teeth on the cover glow in the dark.
BIONICLE: Island of Hope... Island of Doom
BIONICLE: Island of Hope... Island of Doom is a poster book released on August 7, 2006.[3] It contains posters of all Piraka, Toa Inika and Matoran sets released in 2006. It also contains coloring pages and an exclusive Kanoka Club code. The book was published by HarperCollins Children's Books. Reidak's teeth on the cover glow in the dark.
BIONICLE: Facts and Figures
BIONICLE: Facts and Figures is a sticker activity book released on August 7, 2006.[4] The book includes an exclusive Kanoka Club code. The Piraka's teeth on the cover glow in the dark.
Activities Included
- Two sheets of stickers that can be put into the book
- "Meet the Matoran"
- Matoran Alphabet with sentences to practice on
- True and False Quiz on Mata Nui and Teridax
- Toa Nuva spot the difference
- Kanoka Card Game, with stats
- Match the Turaga with their personalities
- Piraka Puzzle
- Maze
Resources
- Timeline
- Matoran Alphabet
- Kanohi Chart
- Kanoka Cards with stats
- Map of Metru Nui
- Map of Mata Nui
- Map of Voya Nui
- Glossary
BIONICLE Activity Booklet
BIONICLE Activity Booklet is an activity booklet released by HarperCollins Children's Books in 2006.[5]
Mahri Nui Sticker Scene Book
Mahri Nui Sticker Scene Book is an eight-page activity book published by HarperCollins Children's Books.[6] It was released on the 6th of August 2007.[7]
Beat the Barraki Activity Book
Beat the Barraki Activity Book is a twenty-four page activity book published by HarperCollins Children's Books.[8] It came out on the 6th of August 2007.
Adventures in The Pit Coloring Activity Book
Adventures in The Pit Coloring Activity Book is a thirty-two page activity book published by HarperCollins Children's Books.[9] It came out on the 6th of August 2007.
Mini-Guides
A series of four pocket-sized mini-guide books were released on December 4, 2006 and available in some European countries. Three more installments were released on August 6, 2007. These books were published by HarperCollins Children's Books. Each book also included an exclusive Kanoka club code.
- BIONICLE: Piraka - The first book in the series.[10] It contains statistics, information, and trivia relating to the Piraka.
- BIONICLE: Toa Inika - The second book in the series.[11] It contains sixty-four pages. The book essentially provides biographies of all the Toa Inika, including the origins of their skills, tactics and favorite sayings.
- BIONICLE: Matoran - The third book in the series.[12] The book was created as a pocket reference for the Matoran of Voya Nui. After a brief introduction, the book briefly summarizes Matoran life on Metru Nui and Mata Nui. Next is a Matoran alphabet, the history of Voya Nui, descriptions of life on Voya Nui, an explanation of the Piraka's arrival, and a page with pictures of members of the Matoran Resistance. After this are six-page descriptions of each member of the Matoran Resistance (excluding Axonn), including their weapons, characteristics, and a summary of their roles in Island of Doom. Lastly, there is a quiz and a silhouette/Matoran matching game, as well as a picture of the Resistance, with the caption "The Battle Continues...".
- BIONICLE: Voya Nui - The fourth and final book in the 2006 series.[13] The book contains information about Voya Nui and other locations.
- BIONICLE: Barraki - The fifth book, a continuation of the Mini-Guide series in 2007.[14][15] It came out on the 6th of August 2007.
- BIONICLE: Toa Mahri - The sixth book in the Mini-Guide series, continuing into 2007.[16][17] It came out on the 6th of August 2007.
- BIONICLE: Mahri Nui - The seventh book in the Mini-Guide series, continuing into 2007.[18] It came out on the 6th of August 2007.
AMEET Books
A series of activity books were released by AMEET and local publishers in between 2006 and 2009. These books were released in various European countries, including Poland, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, France, Hungary and United Kingdom (however, not necessarily all issues were released in each country). Some editions of these books were additionally numbered 1 through 16. The books contained games, posters, quizzes, and story material surrounding the year's products.
The four 2007 installments were translated and published in Hungary by M&C Kft. These publications had several additional titles on the front cover. Instead of a simple BIONICLE logo, the books are named BIONICLE Series. Titles Barraki I and II have additional extensions "The enemy of the Mahri". All four books have unique book names: Barraki I - "The League of Six Kingdoms", Barraki II - "Barraki Duel", Mahri I - The Toa Have Arrived", Mahri II - "The Mission of the Toa".
The four 2008 installments were published in the United Kingdom by Peter Haddock Publishing and included a fold out A2-sized poster, a pull out A3-sized poster, as well as a competition for various BIONICLE prizes.
Each of the 2009 installments featured background information on Bara Magna, a reprinted Glatorian comic, and a chapter of "The Crossing", an original prose story written for the series by Greg Farshtey. The first four installments were translated and published in Portugal by Edições ASA. The first two installments were translated and published in Hungary by Manó Könyvek.
- BIONICLE: Piraka - Book 1, released in 2006, included a Piraka poster and door tag.
- BIONICLE: Inika - Book 2, released in 2006, included a Toa Inika poster and bookmarks.
- BIONICLE: Barraki I - Book 3, released in 2007.
- BIONICLE: Barraki II - Book 4, released in 2007.
- BIONICLE: Mahri I - Book 5, released in 2007.
- BIONICLE: Mahri II - Book 6, released in 2007.
- BIONICLE: Phantoka Toa Nuva - Book 7, released in 2008.
- BIONICLE: Phantoka Makuta - Book 8, released in 2008. It contains games, character biographies, and other material, including cards and two posters.
- BIONICLE: Mistika Toa Nuva - Book 9, released in 2008 . A twenty-eight page book about the Mistika Toa Nuva. It provides a brief history of the Toa Nuva from the preparations for Mata Nui's awakening until the Karda Nui saga. The book includes bios of Tahu, Gali, Onua, Mazeka, and Takanuva. There is also information about Axalara T9 and Rockoh T3, and the histories of the Codrex, the Mask of Life and Takanuva. Some activities such as a crossword, a maze and a quiz are also included. The book also features cards of the Mistika Toa Nuva, Takanuva, Mazeka and Toa Ignika as well as two posters of the Mistika Toa Nuva.
- BIONICLE: Mistika Makuta - Book 10, released in 2008. A twenty-eight page book about the Mistika Makuta, published by AMEET. It provides a brief history of the Brotherhood of Makuta and bios of Krika, Gorast, Bitil, Icarax, and Mutran. The book also includes information about the Jetrax T6, Vican and Vultraz, and activities such as spot the difference, word maze and a quiz. Additionally, there are cards of the Mistika Makuta, Icarax, Mutran and Vican as well as a poster of the Mistika Makuta.
- BIONICLE: Glatorian I - Book 11, released in 2009.
- Includes part 1 of "Sands of Bara Magna" and chapter 1 of "The Crossing"
- BIONICLE: Glatorian II - Book 12, released in 2009.
- Includes part 2 of "Sands of Bara Magna" and chapter 2 of "The Crossing"
- BIONICLE: Glatorian III - Book 13, released in 2009.
- Includes part 1 of "The Fall of Atero" and chapter 3 of "The Crossing"
- BIONICLE: Glatorian IV - Book 14, released in 2009.
- Includes part 2 of "The Fall of Atero" and chapter 4 of "The Crossing"
- BIONICLE: Glatorian V - Book 15, released in 2009.
- Includes part 1 of "A Hero Reborn" and chapter 5 of "The Crossing"
- BIONICLE: Glatorian VI - Book 16, released in 2009.
- Includes part 2 of "A Hero Reborn" and chapter 6 of "The Crossing"
- BIONICLE: Voya Nui is an activity book released in Belgium and France by Hemma on January 31st 2008.[19] It combines books 1 and 2 by AMEET.
- BIONICLE: Mahri Nui is an activity book released in Belgium and France by Hemma on January 31st 2008.[20] It combines books 3 and 5 by AMEET.
- BIONICLE: In search of the Mask of Life (BIONICLE: Alla ricerca della maschera della vita) is an activity book released in Italy by Hobby & Work Publishing on January 1st, 2008.[21] It combines books 1, 2, 3 and 5 by AMEET.
- BIONICLE: Quest for the Masks of Power is an activity book featured in BIONICLE's second generation and contains a special bonus mask (Ekimu's Protector Mask). The book was written and published by AMEET in Polish, but was translated to other languages. These included two distinct English versions made for the United Kingdom and the United States/Canada respectively, translated and distributed by Scholastic; a French version translated and distributed by Comtel and Editions Carabas. It was released on November 24th, 2015; the French translation released on September 7th 2016.[22][23]
Miscellaneous Books
BIONICLE: Schoolbook
A BIONICLE-themed schoolbook released in 2002 in Germany. It contained 32 pages of square grid paper for writing. The front and back colored cover pages detailed the story until early 2002, had information on the Bohrok swarms and the krana, and advertised the new products. The booklet also contained a sheet of ink absorbent paper, a common feature of most european schoolbooks of the era.
BIONICLE: Island of Mata Nui
BIONICLE: Island of Mata Nui (BIONICLE: Остров Мата-Нуи) is an 8-page promotional booklet released in Russia during 2003. The booklet contains a summary for the first three years. It was available for free in stores.
BIONICLE: History
BIONICLE: History (BIONICLE: 故事情節 or BIONICLE: История) is a promotional booklet released in Hong Kong, as well as Russia. The booklet contains summaries of the BIONICLE storyline from 2001 to 2008 with additional information on the 2008 Phantoka sets and a special preview of the Mistika sets.
Unlike the promotional booklet given out in 2005 with the purchase of the Norik and Iruini sets, along with other promotional giveaways which contains information on the entire BIONICLE storyline in China and Hong Kong, BIONICLE: History is the only promotional booklet which features accurate information (but some information is either incorrect or left out) for the entire BIONICLE storyline to be released so far in Hong Kong and China.[citation needed]
The booklet could be obtained for free at the Causeway Bay SOGO and local Toys "R" Us stores in Hong Kong, and was available for free in stores in Russia.
BIONICLE: Glatorian
The BIONICLE: Glatorian is a fourteen page miniature book released in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Belgium for free. It contains information about Bara Magna and its inhabitants, a short description of the BIONICLE Action Figure Game, a maze in the shape of the Skrall's Seal, as well as an excerpt of Sands of Bara Magna. The last page advertises a contest to write an ending to the comic for a chance to win each of the Glatorian sets.
References
See also
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