Rare Kraata question

[ToaTImeLord]

I was wondering what set or collectible set the trans orange Kraata came from. I also wanted to know if there is a known number of how many there are in existence.

 

Image from this auction

http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/24615-a-lot-of-rare-and-cool-items-for-sale/?do=findComment&comment=1132082

Edited July 31, 2017 by Chief TimeLord of Tesara

[That Matoran with a Vahi]

It doesn't answer the whole of your question, but the Official Collectables topic does give this, which may help:
 

Trans-orange Kraata (TOK) - $30
These came attached to a pair of Rahkshi-themed Nike sneakers in 2003. They are quite difficult to come by. Unlike the Shadow Kraata, they had no storyline significance.

[ToaTImeLord]

Thank you for finding that information for me.

[Pohaturon]

I have these little buggers somewhere, but couldn't find them for years now. And as stated above, yeah, they come with Rahkshi shoes. 

 

Since the question has been answered, a bit of trivia: the sneakers were in a line of Bionicle shoes in 2003. One set was themed after the Toa, with a removable soft rubber section on the front which could be switched out to various Kanohi Nuva. If I'm not mistaken, the Hau Nuva was a guaranteed inclusion with another random set, and the others could be bought separately. Near the heel, there was a silvery armor-like section. I had the Kaukau Nuva additions too, but really wanted the Kakama (no surprise).

There was also a Takanuva version, where the armor section near the heel was gold and the removable mask was the Avohkii, and was compatible with the Toa Nuva shoes. Neither came which collectibles, as far as I remember.

 

The Rahkshi shoes were an outlier. They had removable sections in front and the rear. The front was the Rahkshi's head while the rear depicted their iconic spines. I had Guurahk, and funnily enough I don't think the other add-ons were ever created, even though these sections were removable. 

 

[Otos]

They were sold with some Bionicle shoes I think. I just know that currently they are over 55$ in Bricklink.

[squidmaster]

came with a pain of shoes in 2002 or 3 not like wmkk levels of rare but still pretty hard to find

[ToaTImeLord]

What is wmkk?

[TERIDAX941]

What is wmkk?

White Metal Krana-Kal. 

[Toa Imrukii]

 

What is wmkk?

 

White Metal Krana-Kal.

And White Metal for those who do not know is a type of metal alloy scrap, often used in jewlery making, or as handles to chinese to-go food containers, at least the material is used as such over here on the east coast. The material is rather cheap to make and is a bit stiffer than Aluminum, but is still relatively easily maluable in thin strands or sheets like Aluminum. Also another thing to note is that depending on the metals used to make the alloy it may or may not be toxic, materials used being Antimony (which is toxic), Lead (also toxic), Tin, and Zinc, give or take. Those used in conjuction with food are not toxic for example. Edited August 3, 2017 by Toa Imrukii

[Otos]

I'm glad I don't find collectibles quite interesting. Otherwise I'd be sad because I could not afford them (the trans-orange Kraata or the Silver Krana). Although I'm ok with some Kanohis like the pearl gold Kraahkan.

[Taria Pakari]

 

 

What is wmkk?

White Metal Krana-Kal.

And White Metal for those who do not know is a type of metal alloy scrap, often used in jewlery making, or as handles to chinese to-go food containers, at least the material is used as such over here on the east coast. The material is rather cheap to make and is a bit stiffer than Aluminum, but is still relatively easily maluable in thin strands or sheets like Aluminum. Also another thing to note is that depending on the metals used to make the alloy it may or may not be toxic, materials used being Antimony (which is toxic), Lead (also toxic), Tin, and Zinc, give or take. Those used in conjuction with food are not toxic for example.

 

 

So basically what you're saying is that I shouldn't eat a WMKK.

[Toa Imrukii]

 

 

 

What is wmkk?

 

White Metal Krana-Kal.

And White Metal for those who do not know is a type of metal alloy scrap, often used in jewlery making, or as handles to chinese to-go food containers, at least the material is used as such over here on the east coast. The material is rather cheap to make and is a bit stiffer than Aluminum, but is still relatively easily maluable in thin strands or sheets like Aluminum. Also another thing to note is that depending on the metals used to make the alloy it may or may not be toxic, materials used being Antimony (which is toxic), Lead (also toxic), Tin, and Zinc, give or take. Those used in conjuction with food are not toxic for example.

So basically what you're saying is that I shouldn't eat a WMKK.

Yeah kinda, but with the whole lead thing I do not think LEGO would have permitted that metal to have been used. However Antimony to the touch (at least to my knowledge) is safe, but even trace amounts ingested, such as particles of the metal say as a part of a cup, as was used a few times in the middle ages, will make you very sick. Causing one to vomit profusely, if not killing you especially in those times, now a-days it most probably will not kill you but you will still get very ill, that is of course counting if you have gone to seek medical attention. Also to note since the material made people sick it was thought in the middle ages that food related utensils and the like made of the metal was cursed.

 

I doubt LEGO would have allowed antimony to be used either, but I guess you could always test that. If you don't get profusely sick and or get emotionally aggitated and psychologically unstable to a degree, than it's safe to eat... But why would one want to eat a WMKK to begin with?

Edited August 4, 2017 by Toa Imrukii

[CorbenV]

If anyone here has an extra trans Orange kraata please let me know I’ve been trying to find one for quite some time it is the last part I would like for my collection that I want to purchase I would greatly appreciate anyones help!