Yobo57 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Does anyone know the origin/provenance of the dark Purple Kaukau. To my knowledge only two people have made custom trans-Purple Kaukaus, both of which were a different shade. Additionally I could only ever find one picture of it (on biomedia) bearing a specific watermark, mikedotbe, which is also found on numerous pictures of misprinted kanohi. This makes me think it's a misprint rather than a custom, however, it is often left off lists of misprinted or prototype kanohi. Any information about it would be greatly appreciated. http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/files/gfx/Collectibles/2001/Purple%20Kaukau.jpg Update: Flintsmith confirmed that it is most likely one of his customs Edited July 28, 2018 by Yobo57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrared Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 As far as I know all the purple Kaukaus are fanmade. Flintsmith is a BZP member known for making them. Quote Helryx BS01 / Flickr Makuta, Master of Nothing (The Legend Continues) / 3D Printed Nuva Cube / Okoto font! Zemahri, Toa of Sand / Dark Hunter Rampage (BBC 73) / Arkhevai / Keetongu, Venom Healer (BBC 69) / Voodude (BftGM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yobo57 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 As far as I know all the purple Kaukaus are fanmade. Flintsmith is a BZP member known for making them.Except the image is from 2005. If I remember correctly Flintsmith made his in around 2013 and user Omega12 also made one in 2014, long after this picture was taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distorted Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Flintsmith was making purple Kaukaus back then too, as can be seen in this archived topic from 2004: https://web.archive.org/web/20050125073621/http://www.bzpower.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=130868 Quote bonkle choons for your ears bonkle sets in great condition w/ instructions and canisters for your collection (ebay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yobo57 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Wow, can believe he started way back then! It must be one of his then, but I'll ask him to make sure. Edit: he isn't receiving messages, so I hope he sees this thread... Edited July 19, 2018 by Yobo57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaTImeLord Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) I think both are inactive members unfortunately. I've tried to dye masks myself but I've only had luck with shapeways masks. Edited July 19, 2018 by Davros (still TTL) Quote Hey I got a Flickr because I like making LEGO stuff. https://www.flickr.com/people/toatimelord/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 If I remember correctly the plastic dyeing only works with the original Ritz dye formula. Last I checked you could still order it on their website, but that was some years ago. Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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