ScribeGT6817 wrote:
MamaJulz wrote:This, this is FANTASTIC!
Anyway, I have two questions. If your overloaded with questions right now, there's no need to give these any priority.
1. Will you continue The Yesterday's Quest and Powers That Be?
2. Where could they be continued?
1) I don't have plans to right now.
2) As far as I know, there is no place where they could be continued.
Thank you so much for answering my questions, Mr. Farshety. I actually have another one:
Are the physical appearances of the element lords, as shown in All Our Sins Remembered, canon?
As with before, there is no need to give this one priority; I can wait. 
*Tips swivel chair over*
GREG!
First off I'd like to give you wa warm welcome to the LMB community! It's great to finally see a designer/story guy here from LEGO. You're our first "staff" member here. *Looks* Well, one of the first. The first one I've seen, the second one that's posted. It's also great to be able to see you especially.
Ever since I really read the Bio comics and gone into Bio (I came in on the tail end, my first LEGO magazine was actually the issue right before Glatorian started, and I was young and not as interested then), I've become a fanatic. I won't bother getting into details any farther. Anyhow, this is deffinately my favorite theme, I mean, it's so deep-I don't even have any of the figures myself except my brother's old Tahu Nuva (which is proudly displayed on the mantle, position changing to my mood). It really was a universe, and Bionicle could be just as good without the toy-it's not really just a toy, but a story in itself. That's where it differs from all the other themes. It has depth, anda truly full fleged story. It was my suprise that Ninjago was so deep actually, as it's more aimed towards a younger audience. I really want another theme like Bionicle, but I don't thik anythinwould compare. It seems I should ask a few questions while you're here.
1) I've listened to the podcast "The Truth" from the Bionicle site before it was taken down, and came up with one question: Is Mata Nui and the endless ocean outside the Mata Nui Robot while Metru Nui is inside?
2) Why can't you just give us the info like the TSO's name? Or are you holding out hope Bio would be revived and can use it then?
3) I've read all the comics (and gotten many of the books from the library), but there is still apperantly a LOT I don't know. Where was all this info given? Was it all in the BIoniclestory.com serials, or somewhere else? Btw, you could finish on BZPower or the BioMedia Project.
Whos youe favorite bionicle and ninjago charecter?
legopanama wrote:Hello Greg! I am not to much of a fan of your books or Bionicle (The first time I opened a bioncle package I got into a super bad car crash. I mean, exactly as I opened it. Bad expiennce!), and I dont watch TV so I want able to see your series Ninjago, but I was able to catch some of the seasons on YouTube. I have to say, they were pretty good.
How did you come up with such good character traits? Any reason why you picked the name "Ninjago"? Did you have any idea what your plot would grow into?
Somee other questions: I am a big fan of Star Wars. Are you? I am writing a new book on a Verpine Jedi called Beyghor Sahdett. (The Verpine are a specis of insects that are interligent from SW). Any idea what I shoudl call the book?
Hi -- I didn't create Ninjago, I just write the graphic novels for it. I did so some Star Wars work back when I was in the game industry, but not a ton at LEGO. My staffer, Daniel Lipkowitz, is the big SW guy here.
WhiteAlligator wrote:Hi everyone -
Are you sitting down?
If not, grab a chair! We don't want anyone falling over when we tell you ...
The one, the only Greg Farshtey wants to chat with you!
That's right, the storytelling mind behind BIONICLE and Ninjago is here on the LMBs to answer your questions.
Please post your questions now! Greg will be visiting this topic to respond to you personally.
While participating in this topic please remember to ...
1. Stay on topic!
2. Be patient!
3. Have fun!
This is an awesome opportunity! Enjoy!!
I got one thing to say. Is BIONICLE going to come back I don't care if I am 18 or 20 if it comes back I am buying this so will it come back after Hero Factory?
diglett809 wrote:Hey Greg, know how long you will be doing this? Is it just for a few days, or will you be doing this for a while?
I am planning to stick with it for as long as I can. It's something I enjoy getting to do. Since BIONICLE ended, I don't really do much in the way of school/library appearances anymore, so this is a chance to hear what the audience is wondering about.
LEGONinjagoFanAndLEGOFan wrote:
LEGONinjagoFanAndLEGOFan wrote:
WhiteAlligator wrote:Hi everyone -
Are you sitting down?
The one, the only Greg Farshtey wants to chat with you!
That's right, the storytelling mind behind BIONICLE and Ninjago is here on the LMBs to answer your questions.
Please post your questions now! Greg will be visiting this topic to respond to you personally.
While participating in this topic please remember to ...
1. Stay on topic!
2. Be patient!
3. Have fun!
I've got questions for you Greg!
1. Which is your favourite LEGO Ninjago Character?
2. Which LEGO Ninjago villian is your Favourite?
3. Are you excited for LEGO Ninjago in 2014?
So....I hope you like my questions!
Erm Greg.....Are you answering my questions? because, they're good are they?
1) Probably Jay
2) Hmmmm ... actually, it would probably be the dream guy I invented for Book 7.
3) Yes
LEGONinjagoFanAndLEGOFan wrote:
ScribeGT6817 wrote:
SprinkleOtter wrote:
ScribeGT6817 wrote:
1) Yes, very well. 2) That was so long ago I don't remember. 3) It was basically overlaid, sort of like if you put one coat of paint over another coat of paint. The first coat is still there, you just can't see it.1) I met you shortly after that contest, because of that contest. My brother was one of the winners.
2) Ha ha! Okay.
3) Interesting...
Thanks!
And one more question... Who picked Matoro to be the one to save Mata Nui? You?
And why Matoro?
I did, yes. And I picked Matoro because he felt that he wasn't doing enough to be a hero ... he didn't really feel worthy of his power. So I thought it would be cool if he did the most heroic thing of all.
Hello Greg!
Have you played LEGO Universe?
No, my schedule didn't allow me the time to do that.
What is the best LEGO Fan-made costume you saw?
hydreigon1 wrote:Mr. Greg........................... I can't believe your really here, I loved the Bionicle comics, and I nearly cried when they ended, so my question for you is this, will it ever come back? (I know other people asked it) Oh, and I wanted to say another thing, YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!
I haven't heard anything about any plans to bring it back. But it was a great property and LEGO owns it, so I like to think someday, maybe ... But that's just me wishing, not based on anything.
clbgolden10 wrote:Since you made ninjago, does that also mean you made chima?
I didn't create either one. I have done graphic novels for Ninjago and short stories for Chima, but I have no involvement in the TV series or the overall story for the year.
Malurus2000 wrote:
Malurus2000 wrote:Today started out as any normal day... I had a wierd dream and slept in late. I then checked out the BIO forum as usual, only to make a shocking discovery: IT'S GREG FARSHTEY IN PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH!
I slapped myself multiple times to see if I was dreaming, but alas, THIS IS A MIRACLE!
I just wanted to tell you I am a dedicated fan of BIONICLE, and do love your works. The plot twists and character depths really inspire me as an author myself.
Anyways, question time!
1. When I write BIONICLE stories, it is hard to put Chuteseak/Treespeak in it. I know you never liked it, but any tips on what fits and what doesn't?
2. Were you dissapointed that BIONICLE was sceduled to end earlier?
3. You were said to be able to finish The Powers That Be, but now there's no more BIONICLEstory.com for you to post it on. If you were able to get it up, where would you put it?
That's all my baffled head can think of now...
I think I might've been answered, but never adressed...
1) Oh, I hated treespeak. I would try to help you but I have done my best to forget that part of the experience.
2) I am sure all fans were.
3) No idea.
tiggerjake9 wrote:Hi Greg!
It's great to meet you! I have all of the Ninjago graphic novels (always buy them the day they come out.
Also, is Zane going to be the main villain, or is it another group of Nindroids?
Thanks!
Two are on the schedule right now, but I can't discuss plot.
rusman20 wrote:*Throws up*
Since BIONICLE is no longer an active line, there are no plans for more comics.