>>10650259Not to me. I was too young for Bionicle during 2001, 2002 and 2003. The first sets I ever saw in shelves were the last few Metru ones, and then a bunch of Hordika. Hordika Matau ad Tehutti were my first sets ever. My older brother had a Bohrok and Rahkshi, and some other older friends had Toa Nuva.
But I personally have no attachment to 2001-2003. I don't see the Toa Mata as very special or cool, that was always the Toa Metru for me.
Though I can understand why older Bonkle fans love the Mata, because they grew up with them.