randomreviewerbros Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have a question about the sand tarakava prototype set that is apparently very rare. Why were only five made and how were they ever acquired by collectors if it was just a prototype? I just wasn't entirely sure, thanks! Quote Go check out our Youtube channel! We review BIONICLE and other LEGO related items! https://www.youtube.com/user/RandomReviewerBros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Guurahk Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Why were only five made Because they were prototypes. =PI'm actually interested into why I usually always hear about 3-5 of a prototype existing. how were they ever acquired by collectors if it was just a prototype? They probably got them through Lego or a person who got them from Lego.EDIT: You saw no quote fails. =P Edited July 21, 2014 by RG Zehvor Quote -Rahkshi GuurahkGENERATION 3: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment.If I actually tried putting all the stuff I like on here, the sig would burst. (This banner is created by http://www.bzpower.com/board/user/59020-onaku/ ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Where those five sold in stores? Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomreviewerbros Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Ok thanks! I would really like to know who actually owns them that would be really cool! Quote Go check out our Youtube channel! We review BIONICLE and other LEGO related items! https://www.youtube.com/user/RandomReviewerBros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Where those five sold in stores? Why would you sell a prototype you determined wasn't going to market in stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Where those five sold in stores?Why would you sell a prototype you determined wasn't going to market in stores?Because I have heard of people who have claimed to buy them in stores Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Destroyer Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Where those five sold in stores?Why would you sell a prototype you determined wasn't going to market in stores?Because I have heard of people who have claimed to buy them in stores I seem to remember hearing that as well, although I don't think it is very likely. Quote Thank you to the Dark Beings Banner and Avatar Shop for the banner! Brickshelf Gallery BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Here's what Mark on the other BIONICLE fan site had to say about his Sand Tarakava. He is the only one confirmed to have owned one. First, here is some additional information about the Sand Tarakava. The Sand Tarakava in my possession is a prototype model, not a MOC. I did not build it. It will not be produced as a set, except in that the retail TARAKAVA were derived from it.I am not at liberty to discuss where or how I found the Sand Tarakava, other than to say it was through sheer luck while looking for a BIONICLE™ Mini-CD. No one from The LEGO® Group sent it to me.If you want to make your own Sand Tarakava, you can probably find all of the parts you need on BrickLink and in a retail TARAKAVA set. All except for the Prototype Yellow RURU, of course. For that you will need a RURU and some yellow paint. I may create a duplicate myself someday, and if I do, then I will post an article about it here on MoD.After doing more research on treads, I am beginning to believe that my Sand Tarakava's tread is also a prototype. It is the same design as the treads on MUAKA and KANE RA, but it is the same size as the treads on the TARAKAVA and MANAS (which are much thinner). I have been unable to find a retail set with such a tread. I recall reading that other copies were given out by a retailer that somehow got a hold of them, but I would take that info with a grain of salt. Quote believe victims. its actually not that hard, and youd look kind of bad if you were to, say, side with an abuser because theyre your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I never even knew Sand Tarakava existed a set of sorts. I thought they were just a thing in-story. 1 Quote http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uname-r Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I have instructions that I conjured for them, just go to my "Tracking a Sand Tarakava" thread here in the forums, go here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/u06cfez9o9fgalr/Sand_Tarakava_LDD.zip please be sure to cite me. Quote The M.R.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomreviewerbros Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 I have instructions that I conjured for them, just go to my "Tracking a Sand Tarakava" thread here in the forums, go here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/u06cfez9o9fgalr/Sand_Tarakava_LDD.zip please be sure to cite me.Very very awesome job on these instructions! Thanks for making them! Quote Go check out our Youtube channel! We review BIONICLE and other LEGO related items! https://www.youtube.com/user/RandomReviewerBros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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