Toa of Ice - 1987 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I also have a question: Has anybody else noticed that Whenua sold out faster than the other Turaga? I had all the other Turaga by early 2002, but I didn't get him until around 2005 on eBay. I think he was completely sold out by 2002, and no stores had him, not even LEGO Shop@Home. Was he popular or something? Whenua was extremely common along with most of the turaga sets here in Europe. But turaga Matau gave me the most trouble, i spent 2 very long months hunting him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesy Mac n Cheese Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Right now on eBay there's an in-restaurant display for the 2006 McDonalds toys for BIONICLE and The Little Mermaid. It's missing the plastic shell, but that's probably because the same cases were used for every promotion. I also have a question: Has anybody else noticed that Whenua sold out faster than the other Turaga? I had all the other Turaga by early 2002, but I didn't get him until around 2005 on eBay. I think he was completely sold out by 2002, and no stores had him, not even LEGO Shop@Home. Was he popular or something? Whenua was extremely common along with most of the turaga sets here in Europe. But turaga Matau gave me the most trouble, i spent 2 very long months hunting him down. That's interesting, because I had to order him from the Netherlands. Did he sell out fast in North America? Or were there just limited numbers? Strange. You don't think a black and gray set would pop out at people and make them want to buy it more than a red/orange, green, blue, or even brown/tan one. Quote My friend went to Po-Wahi and all I got was this lousy rock. Blue sea...a Ruki leaps...the sound of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Ice - 1987 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Right now on eBay there's an in-restaurant display for the 2006 McDonalds toys for BIONICLE and The Little Mermaid. It's missing the plastic shell, but that's probably because the same cases were used for every promotion. I also have a question: Has anybody else noticed that Whenua sold out faster than the other Turaga? I had all the other Turaga by early 2002, but I didn't get him until around 2005 on eBay. I think he was completely sold out by 2002, and no stores had him, not even LEGO Shop@Home. Was he popular or something? Whenua was extremely common along with most of the turaga sets here in Europe. But turaga Matau gave me the most trouble, i spent 2 very long months hunting him down. That's interesting, because I had to order him from the Netherlands. Did he sell out fast in North America? Or were there just limited numbers? Strange. You don't think a black and gray set would pop out at people and make them want to buy it more than a red/orange, green, blue, or even brown/tan one. I'm European, Iceland to be exact but turaga Matau was understocked compared to most sets in stores near me. So i'm not familiar with the north american sales. Still on the subject of strange finds, i did once find a tan noble huna and a tan krana su(strength) in my familys old apartment although they werent mine part of my collection to begin with and i don't know how those masks got there. But that huna mask was a great addition to my collection. Edited June 11, 2015 by ---Kopaka Nuva--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hordika Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I went into Half Price Books to look around, when something in the glass case near the Video Games caught my eye. I saw a familiar looking logo and box art, and lo and behold, a Boxed Roodaka from 2005! I stared at it for a while, completely stunned, considering I had been after this set for a while, but usually people want the set for the same price incomplete. Sadly, I couldn't buy the set. I hope to go back soon and see if they still have that awesome Titan I've wanted since my childhood Quote I'm currently in the process of rewriting G2. PM me if interested.Feel free to follow the blog! (https://spiritofokoto.tumblr.com/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I once found multiple packs of routchuka (how the heck is that supposed to spelled, are you kidding me?!) spinners at a creepy strip mall corner shop. I am honestly surprised that I survived. I also got a Keetohngu at a garage sale, boxed, for $2. She told me, much to my displeasure, that she had sold the original Toa and Bohrok the previous day. Even though I have them now, I can't help but feel disappointed. 1 Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.B.O.C Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I found a Nidhiki at a Walgreens in 2006, unopened. Not too weird, but nice all the same. Other than that, I think the only odd thing I've seen was all the Toa Iruni my local TRU had for a good 3-4 years, along with Visorak's Gate. I regret not buying the latter, although Iruni was pretty common. I think I have two of him? Not quite sure anymore. There was another time when I saw a guy selling things at Comic-con. Polybags, a sealed technic Jango Fett, and a sealed Axalara T9. I remember the price was far too much, but I have one so I didn't inquire further. There's also an arcade in a nearby mall that sells sealed Star Wars sets, mostly 1999 ones. Pretty high mark ups, though, if I remember. I remember finding parts to Onepu in a park once in 2001. I was young enough where I thought that like, that was a common thing and that if I went back to the park there'd be more. Needless to say I proved that wrong pretty quickly. Nothing like being a kid, eh? 4 Quote My Brickshelf, please don't copy!... ...Looking for shiny Regirock, Articuno, and Virizion!(Can trade most any legendary for them!)My 3DS friend list is full, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan McOwen Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) The strangest thing I've come across was this discount store in town having a shelf full of Thoks and Vesoks in 2011. Other than that, there was that silver Bohrok tooth I found on the floor in the wood the one time, but that was probably mine anyway. I remember finding parts to Onepu in a park once in 2001. I was young enough where I thought that like, that was a common thing and that if I went back to the park there'd be more. Needless to say I proved that wrong pretty quickly. Nothing like being a kid, eh?That's adorable. Edited July 21, 2015 by Logan McOwen 2 Quote I inadvertently predicted Vorox armour's use in G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I found a boxed Nuhrii at a 7/11 once. I would've gotten it, but I thought it was 'stealing' at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I distinctly recall finding many Toa Onua (the original, Mata version) in a Boscovs many years after the fact. I'm not sure of the exact year, but I think it was 2005.. Didn't buy one because I had already owned him for years, but still was really neat to see at the time. ~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroidwaveX50 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I once found a krana in a Jump Street parking lot. In 2010 (I think) . Quote Did you go to the 2002 'The Power Lies Beneath' tour?If yes, PM me. I'm looking for something that was only distributed during that tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I found a blue Piraka from 2010 in a TJ Max in 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus_ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I gotta say this HAS to be the weirdest find, anyway back in '04 I was walking outside checking the mail, when a car passes by. But while its passing by a Vahki Vorzakh flies out the window and into the street.... I still have that Vahki. Pretty weird huh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I was walking in my neighborhood and found the actual pieces in the Hero Pack on the sidewalk; free trans orange Mask of Fire and blue skull spider 5 Quote Other great bands: Iron Maiden Journey Mercenary The Unguided Trivium Boston Stratovarius Symphony X Epica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkle Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I was walking in my neighborhood and found the actual pieces in the Hero Pack on the sidewalk; free trans orange Mask of Fire and blue skull spider Do you live in Bizarro World? Everyone else: Awesome! New mask and extra Skull Spider! posters are meh..Person in your neighborhood: Awesome! New posters! Skull Spider and mask are meh... *tosses on street* 1 Quote I been away a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergrey: Toa of Music Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I was walking in my neighborhood and found the actual pieces in the Hero Pack on the sidewalk; free trans orange Mask of Fire and blue skull spider Do you live in Bizarro World? Everyone else: Awesome! New mask and extra Skull Spider! posters are meh..Person in your neighborhood: Awesome! New posters! Skull Spider and mask are meh... *tosses on street* I don't even know man! The pieces were wrapped in the internal packaging haha. I opened them a couple days later and now they sit on my shelves quite nicely. I was just out walking my dog and I saw something trans orange on the street and I was like "woah!!!" I looked around and made sure nobody was around, and then casually put the bag in my pocket and kept walking lol 4 Quote Other great bands: Iron Maiden Journey Mercenary The Unguided Trivium Boston Stratovarius Symphony X Epica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Turing Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I found a 2002 Pohatu Nuva in a Japanese thrift store a few months ago. I also got Nuhvok, part of Lewa Mata, stars Rahkshi, Tahu Mata, Tahu Stars, and Vorahk at assorted garage sales. Quote I really need a better signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I got Matoro and Kopeke as MoLtoran for a dollar each once. Quote Proud Graphics Artist.Current 2015 collection:I have them all green = all, blue = partial, black = noneOnly non-promotionals counted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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