Bits N’ Bricks Season 2 Episode 25 – Myth, Maori, and a Brain Tumor: The BIONICLE Saga

From Boneheads of Voodoo Island to a Star Wars-meets-Pokémon-inspired transmedia mega hit, the metamorphosis of LEGO BIONICLE contains multitudes of fascinating stories and challenges – including the tale of the franchise’s first retail video game and its failed sequel. A two-minute quick read feature and a written transcript of the entire episode is available at Bits N’ Bricks is a regular podcast that dives into the history of the LEGO Group’s decades-long work in digital play, unearthing wonderful stories, conversations with creators, and a wealth of valuable insight. We explore innovation at the LEGO Group through the lens of games and examine the past and the present to learn and better understand possible future scenarios for digital play. 00:00:00 - Prologue 00:00:39 - Bits N’ Bricks: Introduction 00:02:49 - Chapter 1: Christian Faber and the Birth of BIONICLE 00:16:44 - Chapter 2: Alastair Swinnterton and Other Writers Create the Story 00:23:52 - Chapter