Takanuva The 7th Toa Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 The color of these parts, custom painted? custom cast? Photoshop? Or are they real?Here: http://www.brickshel.../Takanuva/2.jpg^see how they are a really light gold color.Here's the parts in the only gold color I know them in: http://www.brickshel.../Takanuva/1.jpgDid the 2003 Takanuva mask ever come in a light gold color? And if they did, what set did they come in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Titan Sparta Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I know the Metru thigh armor came in this shade of gold before (Brutaka, if I remember correctly), and the Nuva pauldrons came that way in the Stars sets. As for the Kanohi and chest, I'd say they were painted. Quote SUPPORT LEGO HUNGER GAMES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) There are prototype Avokhii masks in around that color, so given that the person whose Brickshelf it is also has a picture of a prototype Kraakhan, I'd be inclined to say the mask is real.Alternately, could just be image editing. I remember DeeVee posted an awesome image where by photography magic and editing he made Takanuva Stars look like he had a perfectly white mask.~B~ Edited October 12, 2012 by Ballom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 There are prototype Avokhii masks in around that color, so given that the person whose Brickshelf it is also has a picture of a prototype Kraakhan, I'd be inclined to say the mask is real.Alternately, could just be image editing. I remember DeeVee posted an awesome image where by photography magic and editing he made Takanuva Stars look like he had a perfectly white mask.~B~Not completely correct-- the prototype Avohkii (I have one) are not in fact 297 Warm Gold (the color used in Brutaka). 297 Warm Gold was not introduced until 2006 (with some appearances in late production runs of 2005 sets). The prototype Avohkii are in fact 189 Reddish Gold, a color used between 2003 and 2006. Knights' Kingdom fans will recognize this as the slightly more copperish gold color from several sets of that theme in 2004 and 2005. BIONICLE fans will be more likely to recognize it as the color of Nuhvok-Kal's Krana-Kal.In this picture I'd imagine it's either Photoshop or custom-molded parts. Generally you can't melt down LEGO pieces and expect to re-mold them in the same quality as official parts, but perhaps this type of plastic is more forgiving, at least visually, than ABS or polycarbonate. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuva The 7th Toa Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 If someone here knows the person whose Brickshelf that is, could they please ask them what's up with those parts? This has certainly grasped my curiosity. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Being Velika Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I know the light colored mask was a misprint. I don't know about the armor. Quote I like BZP so much, I named my Minecraft account Dimensioneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiccup_62 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Probaly a prototype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 There are prototype Avokhii masks in around that color, so given that the person whose Brickshelf it is also has a picture of a prototype Kraakhan, I'd be inclined to say the mask is real.Alternately, could just be image editing. I remember DeeVee posted an awesome image where by photography magic and editing he made Takanuva Stars look like he had a perfectly white mask.~B~Not completely correct-- the prototype Avohkii (I have one) are not in fact 297 Warm Gold (the color used in Brutaka). 297 Warm Gold was not introduced until 2006 (with some appearances in late production runs of 2005 sets). The prototype Avohkii are in fact 189 Reddish Gold, a color used between 2003 and 2006. Knights' Kingdom fans will recognize this as the slightly more copperish gold color from several sets of that theme in 2004 and 2005. BIONICLE fans will be more likely to recognize it as the color of Nuhvok-Kal's Krana-Kal.In this picture I'd imagine it's either Photoshop or custom-molded parts. Generally you can't melt down LEGO pieces and expect to re-mold them in the same quality as official parts, but perhaps this type of plastic is more forgiving, at least visually, than ABS or polycarbonate.Actually, I heard that some Avohkii were cast in the new color around 2006 to test the new gold plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) It's hard to tell, if that Avohkii is real, I would say he somehow obtained it, but there are a lot of other Photoshopped images in his account, and I do see a gold Arthron (but it could be painted, since he uses it twice), so I don't know. If he painted it, he's very good. Photoshopping colors takes a lot of skill (I tried it with my Gar MOC if anyone saw that, it took forever just to get it to look black), and he also has the prototype Kraahkan (which might be 3D printed, since I've never seen it before, and it would appear he has another "prototype" on there for HF that could also be 3D printed). To sum up, I have no idea, but I want to know.EDIT: Nevermind, I looked on his...er...video hosting site account...and he has a video showing him scratching the mask, proving a. It's not painted (unless he did a very good job), b. It's not Photoshopped (unless he's very good at Photoshop and did the whole video like that, which I might believe since he actually made that Takutanuva head on Photoshop, and he did a ton of other stuff in it), and c. It's most likely the actual prototype. Edited November 14, 2012 by Click Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devorath Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Spray Paint does exist. The guy on a certain video site with a name that begins with Ky spraypaints and it looks fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 But if he painted them, how did he get them the exact same hue? I can't see any difference in the color between the different pieces. Unless he painted them all........ 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...
mistergryphon Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The color of these parts, custom painted? custom cast? Photoshop? Or are they real?Here: http://www.brickshel.../Takanuva/2.jpg^see how they are a really light gold color.Here's the parts in the only gold color I know them in: http://www.brickshel.../Takanuva/1.jpgDid the 2003 Takanuva mask ever come in a light gold color? And if they did, what set did they come in? I have a set that looks very much like that. I'll have to get it out and tell you what it is. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takua: Tohunga of Light Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ...Hard to tell. It could be real, but you would need special lighting to make the gold look like the modern "pearly." It could also be custom pieces or molding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaman25 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 To me that looks like the real 2003 Avokhii and not a prototype. I may be wrong though. Quote Farewell, Bionicle.com You will always be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee.3x3 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 There are prototype Avokhii masks in around that color, so given that the person whose Brickshelf it is also has a picture of a prototype Kraakhan, I'd be inclined to say the mask is real.Alternately, could just be image editing. I remember DeeVee posted an awesome image where by photography magic and editing he made Takanuva Stars look like he had a perfectly white mask.~B~Not completely correct-- the prototype Avohkii (I have one) are not in fact 297 Warm Gold (the color used in Brutaka). 297 Warm Gold was not introduced until 2006 (with some appearances in late production runs of 2005 sets). The prototype Avohkii are in fact 189 Reddish Gold, a color used between 2003 and 2006. Knights' Kingdom fans will recognize this as the slightly more copperish gold color from several sets of that theme in 2004 and 2005. BIONICLE fans will be more likely to recognize it as the color of Nuhvok-Kal's Krana-Kal.In this picture I'd imagine it's either Photoshop or custom-molded parts. Generally you can't melt down LEGO pieces and expect to re-mold them in the same quality as official parts, but perhaps this type of plastic is more forgiving, at least visually, than ABS or polycarbonate. From what I recall the Pearl Gold/Warm Gold Avohkii was a prototype for the Stars Takanuva, and I have seen and heard of other Avohkiis in this color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manterax Prime Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Definitely photoshopped. I've used it enough to recognize the color-replacement tool effect anywhere. Quote Tired of broken BIONICLE sets? Support the Remolded Sockets Service Pack project by Kon1 on CUUSOO http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/17500Want more female characters to stand with you BIONICLE or HF collection? Support Bunyip's Constraction Line for Girls project on CUUSOO http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/6801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toa electro Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hmm I would love to own it if it I. Fact us a prototype part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well all of these pieces came in the prototype takanuva set, so I don't see any problem Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The chestpiece is photoshopped. It was very well done, however. I noticed a tiny discoloration in the top-left of the chest-plate compared to the rest of the armor pieces, and realized it wasn't a shadow. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The chestpiece is photoshopped. It was very well done, however. I noticed a tiny discoloration in the top-left of the chest-plate compared to the rest of the armor pieces, and realized it wasn't a shadow. True, I see it tue Ok guys, this is fake. Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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