KittehWubbins Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 This is more of a question topic, once it is answered I guess it can be moved/locked/deleted but... How do people get their hands on prototypes other than being a lego employee? Do they sell them out after they are done with them? Or do they throw them in with the rest of the finished product? Thanks Quote DON'T MESS WITH US! NOTHING GETS PAST US! UNLESS WE WISH IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torran Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) A lot of the prototype parts you see floating around have been given out as contest prizes (such as BBC Contests, similar to the one we just had) or rewards for sending MOCs to conventions. Prototype sets, on the other hand, are different, and I don't really know how people have come to acquire those. This topic has a large list of prototype parts and sets you can look through (though it's a little outdated now). Edited April 7, 2014 by Torran 2 Quote flickr - Brickshelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Aside from what Torran mentioned, some people have gotten parts from stores and factories (depending on region), though this is certainly much rarer.For example, Cezium got a full set of teal Rahkshi parts, a bunch of trans-black / trans-green sockets, and this stuff from... I don't recall exactly, but I think it was a store in Serbia.Plus there are mold tests that are relatively common, such as Mata green Nuva armor, that some people consider prototypes. Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittehWubbins Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 In that case, I must have a prototype because I have some green Nuva armour, and also some neon green Nuva armour where I have no idea where it came from. Quote DON'T MESS WITH US! NOTHING GETS PAST US! UNLESS WE WISH IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 In that case, I must have a prototype because I have some green Nuva armour, and also some neon green Nuva armour where I have no idea where it came from.Do you mean lime green? Because that's what LEGO used to send out as replacement Nuva armor 'cause they didn't have it in silver. Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittehWubbins Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 In that case, I must have a prototype because I have some green Nuva armour, and also some neon green Nuva armour where I have no idea where it came from.Do you mean lime green? Because that's what LEGO used to send out as replacement Nuva armor 'cause they didn't have it in silver. Yes, Lime green. I didn't know they sent them out as replacements, because I looked on bricklink and the only set that officially contains lime green nuva armor is an Exo-Force set. I was hoping it would be more rare... Quote DON'T MESS WITH US! NOTHING GETS PAST US! UNLESS WE WISH IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanakalackin Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 In that case, I must have a prototype because I have some green Nuva armour, and also some neon green Nuva armour where I have no idea where it came from.Do you mean lime green? Because that's what LEGO used to send out as replacement Nuva armor 'cause they didn't have it in silver. Yes, Lime green. I didn't know they sent them out as replacements, because I looked on bricklink and the only set that officially contains lime green nuva armor is an Exo-Force set. I was hoping it would be more rare... Lime green was not the color that Chro mentioned, he means plain green. Oh, and last year I got a prototype part that I used in a MOC. Quote I have an Instagram page where you can see these pictures and more like them! Just click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Lime green Nuva armor came with Karzahni, didn't it? Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Lime green Nuva armor came with Karzahni, didn't it?Nope. I got that set, and there wasn't any lime green Nuva armor. Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Lime green Nuva armor came with Karzahni, didn't it?It came on some of the Exo-Force sets, one of which was this. It's side-armour on the robot rover thing. Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittehWubbins Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 I would personally kill (wouldn't) for a prototype. They look so cool and amazing for MOCs. I love the Forgotten's mask, and the teal Rahkshi is mesmerizing (Teal is amazing on any lego piece.). I may have a prototype and not know it, I will scan my collection to spot anything. I know my friend who makes it his goal to get more obsessed in something than I am had an entirely silver Matau Turaga mask from one of the metrutoran. Misprint or something I am guessing. Quote DON'T MESS WITH US! NOTHING GETS PAST US! UNLESS WE WISH IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I couple of people have purchased prototypes on BrickLink, especially from more System-oriented fans who don't know the value or rarity of a collectible constraction item. I remember 55555 snagging a really unique Zamor off of BrickLink a while back. All my prototypes have their origins in convention appearances. After three BrickFairs and a day at Bricks Cascade, I've got four on my shelf. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I'll become a hired assassin and eradicate random strangers for even a single prototype piece as payment (jk). Even if it doesn't do well on MOCs, I don't give two flying flips about it. I just want one. Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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