Hapori Tohu Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This one-of-a-kind mask was for sale earlier this year and now it looks like the Platinum Avohkii is up for grabs yet again. If you don't mind picking it up in Northern California and have an extra $17,500 to spare, go <a href='http://www.ebay.com/itm/281139276782' target='offsite'>check it out</a>! I think this is probably out of all of our readers' price range, but it's an interesting sighting, nonetheless.View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 No possibility of be actually getting ahold of this, but it's good to know of its whereabouts. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) It amazing seeing that mask again but it look fake to me because look at the paint (mostly on the back and the front eyes) plus think about it. it is just too good to be true. Edited August 8, 2013 by ShadowWolfHount Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Oh, I couldn't! It's the only one in existence, who knows what I'd end up doing with it? Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Of course it's up for grabs again. Noone in their sane mind would (or should) spend all that money on a small mask, platinum or not.The listing has pictures of the original letter. It states a total value for the entire prize, so if you detract all the original retail values of the other prize items, you could calculate LEGO's original value estimate for the Avohkii. Maybe if I'm bored I'll take the time to do it. -Gata Edited August 8, 2013 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaku Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The seller is stupid, why would you use a platinum Avhokii for your mocs? Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The seller is stupid, why would you use a platinum Avhokii for your mocs? Why wouldn't you? I, for one, think it is awesome. It's cool to make a MOC with a proto in it, this is the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) I'll make it my goal to buy this WHEN I'm a millionaire and have some spare change. Edited August 8, 2013 by Trydeltix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary TNT Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Well... at least it's at a discounted price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanakalackin Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) It amazing seeing that mask again but it look fake to me because look at the paint (mostly on the back and the front eyes) plus think about it. it is just too good to be true.Riaso, this is most definitely NOT fake. The small lines and ridges on the back and front are excess from when the metal was forged. Sometimes (mostly all of the time) when the metal comes out of a mold, it will leave behind some bumps/lines. The same thing goes for plastic. Anyways, I would definitely buy this if I had the cash. If it comes back into circulation when I have the money for it, I will definitely buy this. Edited August 8, 2013 by Wasp Quote I have an Instagram page where you can see these pictures and more like them! Just click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaptingChaos Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Oh my...I would not buy this even if I had the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Lord Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Yeah, I must agree with Wasp. If I had the money I would definitely buy this. Maybe if it comes back into circulation when I have enough money... Quote My BZPRPG Profiles If you interact with me, and I haven't responded after a while, feel free to PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ1998 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If I won the lottery this would be the first thing I'd buy (And some first class tickets to California)... But that will never happen. It is nice to know it's still out there and isn't in the hands of someone who would melt it down, lose it or something. Quote "Not luck. It's what you do that makes you a hero." -Toa Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If I had the money I would totally buy this. Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valendale Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 That price is actually pretty reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaku Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The seller is stupid, why would you use a platinum Avhokii for your mocs? Why wouldn't you? I, for one, think it is awesome. It's cool to make a MOC with a proto in it, this is the same thing. I think the most expensive bionicle prototype was worth less than 700$ and I am not aware of anyone using it on a moc. The platinum Avhokii is worth like 20 times more so I would not think anyone sane would have it for anything else than display. Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archivist_66 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Heh, enormous price again) Quote "You are a Toa -- prove yourself worthy of the name!" Onua, "Into the Nest" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turaga Norik Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The seller is stupid, why would you use a platinum Avhokii for your mocs? Why wouldn't you? I, for one, think it is awesome. It's cool to make a MOC with a proto in it, this is the same thing. I think the most expensive bionicle prototype was worth less than 700$ and I am not aware of anyone using it on a moc. The platinum Avhokii is worth like 20 times more so I would not think anyone sane would have it for anything else than display. Why can't it be displayed on a MOC? It's not like it's being abused or has any chance of getting ruined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Beat Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Wait, $17,500? That's even more than the total amount that was raised at GalaCon's charity auction last weekend. Quote ~Avatar's original image was made by the incomparable Egophiliac.~ ~Electronic Manic Supersonic Bionic Energy~~"If I am afraid of criticism, I won't be able to challenge anything new." - BoA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanohiCelt Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Good to see it again. One of only two masks that I don't own. BTW, anyone know the $ value of 3oz of platinum? Quote Kanohi Collectors Guild Secret Handshake Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brappy Hour Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Even if I had the money, even if I had the perfect opportunity. I wouldn't pay 17 grand, nor anywhere close too it. I can't believe it. That mask is almost 3 times as much as my car. Something that actually has a practical purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZCoolness Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Good to see it again. One of only two masks that I don't own. BTW, anyone know the $ value of 3oz of platinum? The average price for 1 oz. of platinum is a mere $1428.95. The mask itself is apparently worth $8,320.26 in 2003 dollars, or about $10,558.77 by today's standards. Pocket change, right? Back on topic here....Oh how I wish I had that sort of money. Like others have said, the mask would definitely be worth the money. Quote *Insert some sort of banner or photograph here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I actually could buy this if I wanted to, but I won't because I'm saving my money for other things. It could be cool to own this mask though. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary TNT Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I actually could buy this if I wanted to, but I won't because I'm saving my money for other things. It could be cool to own this mask though. Well, it's good to be you isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanakalackin Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I actually could buy this if I wanted to, but I won't because I'm saving my money for other things. It could be cool to own this mask though. Well, it's good to be you isn't it. TSM! Buy it! A BZP MEMBER MUST OWN THIS! Quote I have an Instagram page where you can see these pictures and more like them! Just click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Squid Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The seller is stupid, why would you use a platinum Avhokii for your mocs? Why wouldn't you? I, for one, think it is awesome. It's cool to make a MOC with a proto in it, this is the same thing. I think the most expensive bionicle prototype was worth less than 700$ and I am not aware of anyone using it on a moc. The platinum Avhokii is worth like 20 times more so I would not think anyone sane would have it for anything else than display. Wow, I didn't know that putting a rare mask on a moc either destroys the mask or devalues it in some way! Oh wait, it doesn't. There's no reason why you can't put this on a moc dude. Speaking of which, you guys all say that if you win the lottery, you would buy this. If I won the lottery, I'd buy this, AND commission some custom platinum armor to go with it on a takanuva moc, for all that extra swag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaku Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Of course using the mask will ruin it. Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Being Velika Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yay! That's a whole 12 grand cheaper! Now, I'll just have to donate a kidney, my gallbladder, and an arm! Quote I like BZP so much, I named my Minecraft account Dimensioneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Yay! That's a whole 12 grand cheaper! Now, I'll just have to donate a kidney, my gallbladder, and an arm!Nah, that's totally worth it. -Gata Edited August 10, 2013 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroxx Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Buy? Why not just do something Mission Impossiblish, break in and snatch it with some awesome background music on your mp3 while doing so? Could devolve into some fun car-chasing. Quote New pages are up! Click to see latest! \(°u°)/ Gallery & conceptart topic - Current: Pre-mut & pre-ev Makuta: Krika | Antroz | Vamprah | Miserix | Bitil | .. Older pics: Helryx's Fury | Makuta Sethuldur | Order's Call (no necro k? C8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary TNT Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Buy? Why not just do something Mission Impossiblish, break in and snatch it with some awesome background music on your mp3 while doing so? Could devolve into some fun car-chasing. Too bad it's illegal. Yay! That's a whole 12 grand cheaper! Now, I'll just have to donate a kidney, my gallbladder, and an arm!Nah, that's totally worth it. -Gata Ain't that the truth. It's times like this I wish I was born into a rich family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yay! That's a whole 12 grand cheaper! Now, I'll just have to donate a kidney, my gallbladder, and an arm!Nah, that's totally worth it. -Gata Ain't that the truth. No, I was being ironic.-Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Squid Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Of course using the mask will ruin it.._.It's metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaku Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 And metal can't get dirty or scratched? Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I doubt platinum would get all that scratched from being used on a couple of MOCs, especially in the hands of someone who's careful with it. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Squid Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 And metal can't get dirty or scratched?You're just putting the mask on a head. It's not like you're gouging it with axles on its face or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemony Lepid Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 it would look cool if you made a moc with it steve. Quote ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Squid Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 it would look cool if you made a moc with it steve.Yeah but then I'd want to have custom chrome armor to match. Then you have the nightmare of that color scheme, since you'd probably have to do chrome on top of black, and that's not what takanuva is I think it'd be better to get custom gold chrome parts for a takanuva But then again, the allure of having a multi-thousand-dollar moc.... :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just A Dot Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Good to see it again. One of only two masks that I don't own. BTW, anyone know the $ value of 3oz of platinum? The average price for 1 oz. of platinum is a mere $1428.95. The mask itself is apparently worth $8,320.26 in 2003 dollars, or about $10,558.77 by today's standards. Pocket change, right? Back on topic here....Oh how I wish I had that sort of money. Like others have said, the mask would definitely be worth the money. So, you could forge it for much cheaper? I'mma gonna do that once I find about $10,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Squid Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Good to see it again. One of only two masks that I don't own. BTW, anyone know the $ value of 3oz of platinum? The average price for 1 oz. of platinum is a mere $1428.95. The mask itself is apparently worth $8,320.26 in 2003 dollars, or about $10,558.77 by today's standards. Pocket change, right? Back on topic here....Oh how I wish I had that sort of money. Like others have said, the mask would definitely be worth the money. So, you could forge it for much cheaper? I'mma gonna do that once I find about $10,000. Well you'll also have to buy Lego's injection mold, which according to Aanchir costs Lego "between $15,000 and $250,000". Since a mold for an Avohkii would only need two halves, (no holes going in other directions) I'm guessing the mold wouldn't be as much as $250,000. But since Lego doesn't part with their molds either, you need to commission one, and I doubt you'll get as good a deal as Lego does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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