Kopaka (2001)

Kopaka is the Toa of Ice on the island of Mata Nui.

Origins
Not much is known about Kopaka's origins. He, along witht he other five Toa Mata, was created as a safeguard in case something happened to the Great Spirit, and was placed in a canister. When the Great Cataclysm fell, however, the Mata's pods crashed into the sea, left to drift for a thousand years.

Quest for the Masks
Kopaka drifted in the ocean for one thousand years, until Takua recovered the six Toa Stones and summoned the Toa to Mata Nui.

Soon after he was free of his Toa canister, Kopaka found Turaga Nuju dangling from an icy cliff. He rescued him, and Nuju told Kopaka of his need to find the Great Masks. Kopaka preferred to work alone while he searched for the masks. After he had collected all of his masks, he went to Kini Nui and joined the other Toa. He received a gold mask, and descended into the Makuta's lair. He joined with Lewa and Gali to become a Toa Kaita. They defeated Makuta, at least for a time, and returned victorious to Mata Nui's surface.