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Super Rare LEGO Bionicle Rahkshi TRANS-ORANGE Kraata Stage 1 and Krana 5 Pieces | eBay

Do they have photos of the back/inside of the mask?

I know right? I saw it 7 minutes after I got the notification and it was already gone. $99 Canadian bucks ain't bad

Someone ought to tell them to move their sale to the correct color. Otherwise the much more common copper color price is gonna go up the wazzoo (not that it isn't already insane)

Any lego part released in a retail set, no matter how limited, that is priced over $100, is stupid high

https://youtu.be/u2Y1f65GneY?t=1654 The one they sold, was it this same one?

That's very interesting! What's the story behind the gun-metal Hau?

Wonderful to hear about the design process, as well as the absolute love put into this gift! They really considered every aspect of the set, even down to the box and manual. If Nick & Niek, or anyone else who worked to get this out, are reading this: thank you! This will adorn my desk for a long time ❤️

MISSION BIONICLE QUEST FOR MASKS # 205 LEGO | eBay ah, nevermind, it's not first edition

I'm kinda hoping we get a few more of these vignettes. Imagine one with Gali and the Tarakava, Nuparu and Boxor, or Infected Lewa vs Onua. Not a big fan of the GWP FOMO tactics, but I will take it. I'm just so glad to see the classic Pakari detail again after 20 years!

March 2001 AU issue of LEGO World Club Magazine LEGO World Club Magazine (AU) – March 2001 : LEGO World Club : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive On pages 12-13 we get images and descriptions of the new Bionicle Toa, as well as some information on collectible masks. Notice the masks that are included here. Each of the Toa's respective masks are shown, as well as a ghostly Matatu and Ruru. It's strange that these specifically are included here, and not depictions of the other 4 noble masks. Both the Matatu and Ruru were found to have "misprint" colors in EU mask packs. They were the only noble masks to also have Toa colors, rather than just Turaga colors, in the mask packs. Was the magazine publisher aware of this, and is this the reason these 2 masks are included in the line-up? It's also important to note the information at the bottom of page 12. While there was some debate across multiple Bionicle media as to whether or not the Toa had to collect 6 noble masks, we know that they collected the 6 great masks. There were indeed 72 masks available in the mask packs: 36 great masks (six masks in six colors) and 36 noble masks (six other masks in six other colors). However, the writer then states there are 12 masks in 6 colors. This could be an oversight/typo, but it seems to imply that the 72 masks were initially both the noble and great masks in only 6 colors, presumably the Toa's colors. However, the last line: This could refer to a number of things. It could reference the ultra rare gold contest masks, the rare promo masks, the infected Hau (which, despite not being counted among the 72 masks in the mask packs, was indeed included), or the EU misprints (Matatu, Ruru, and possibly the Kaukau). What do you think?

I'm open to this translation. I think the only reason the two events seem tied together is because of the line "It is said ..." like it's a local hearsay. If they were not related, I feel like the author could have worded the two ideas differently.

This has confused me for years. In Huki's old bio it reads: So, I am aware of Maku and Huki's playful/romantic relationship. I'm also aware that Po-Matoran / Po-Koronan (this must have been before the word "Tohunga" was dropped for "Matoran") relate to their elemental theme of sinking like a rock. What I do not understand is the nature of Maku's prank on Huki, and how this led to his ability of crushing boulders with his feet and hands. Did soaking Huki's mask lead to his talent of strength? If so, how? Is there some cultural reference I am overlooking?

I agree, Makuta's dialog in MNOG is arguably the best. There's 2 lines from Mask of Light that carry a lot of weight, and bring a tear to my eye today: Jala: No, the duty was mine. You know who you are. You were always different... Hahli: It's time someone was YOUR chronicler!