Vraiment Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Lately I've been buying some Throwbots and Bionicle sets from eBay and increasing my collection, all this because of nostalgia and self-realization (I always wanted a Boxor for example). And now before I continue wasting money buying old sets I want to know if there is something I can do with all of them (besides MOCing or selling them) so is not just waste of money and its actually an investment of some kind. I have a fair large collection, specially from the early years. Ideas? Quote Came for the sets, stayed for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hide the collection for a few years. Next, make sure you have a child that you feel would be worthy enough to handle the awesome. When your spawn is old enough, introduce him (or her, depending on her interests) to your vast holdings. Your kid will be blown away. You'll bond over BIONICLE. That's what I plan to do with my collection, anyway. 4 Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 MOC with them! Make models and gain inspiration from looking at the MOCs of more experienced MOCers like DeeVee, Chro, and others. Then send them to conventions and inspire millions of people! Or just let them sit on your desk and look at them when you're feeling down. They'll cheer you up. Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oroki Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Maybe you could implement them in something that you do. For example, I would use them to make a nice frame and photoshop it around something, and use the ball joint in my music Ask the question "what could I use right now?" first, then wonder how you could use dem plastics. Oh and if you're into jewelry, run a string though a piece a hang it around your neck. Yeah, it'll look dorky, but hey, you made an investment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Make a personal (or public) museum, with the sets all on display in cool poses. Make some sort of cool brick-built wall to put your mask collection on and put up Bionicle posters all over the place. Or, if you don't have room, just keep the sets and save them for your children. You could also wait 10 years and then try and sell the sets. They'll be worth a lot more then. Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraiment Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hide the collection for a few years. Next, make sure you have a child that you feel would be worthy enough to handle the awesome. When your spawn is old enough, introduce him (or her, depending on her interests) to your vast holdings. Your kid will be blown away. You'll bond over BIONICLE. That's what I plan to do with my collection, anyway.That was also my plan, but is too long term you know? MOC with them! Make models and gain inspiration from looking at the MOCs of more experienced MOCers like DeeVee, Chro, and others. Then send them to conventions and inspire millions of people! Or just let them sit on your desk and look at them when you're feeling down. They'll cheer you up.That second though is a good one, I'll keep a set near my desk to cheer me up when I'm down Maybe you could implement them in something that you do. For example, I would use them to make a nice frame and photoshop it around something, and use the ball joint in my music Ask the question "what could I use right now?" first, then wonder how you could use dem plastics. Oh and if you're into jewelry, run a string though a piece a hang it around your neck. Yeah, it'll look dorky, but hey, you made an investment.I'm a programmer and I spend most of my time doin' code so no use of dem plastics on my daily job Make a personal (or public) museum, with the sets all on display in cool poses. Make some sort of cool brick-built wall to put your mask collection on and put up Bionicle posters all over the place. Or, if you don't have room, just keep the sets and save them for your children. You could also wait 10 years and then try and sell the sets. They'll be worth a lot more then. I also thought about doin' a museum, a public one would be cool but there is no space and besides, who the would care to see Bionicles in my city? Quote Came for the sets, stayed for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hide the collection for a few years. Next, make sure you have a child that you feel would be worthy enough to handle the awesome. When your spawn is old enough, introduce him (or her, depending on her interests) to your vast holdings. Your kid will be blown away. You'll bond over BIONICLE. That's what I plan to do with my collection, anyway.That was also my plan, but is too long term you know?I understand. It'll take dedication to follow through on such a plan too. I hope you find your solution! Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just looking at them is enjoyable, operating their various functions. Building combiners is good too. Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Give 'em to your kids someday. You're not just passing down plastic, but fun, and memories, bonding. Best investment there is. Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munty Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You're original post sounds like you got back into Bionicle the exact some way as I did! I started buying with a bunch of Ebay listings after pulling some of my old sets down from my mum's loft (attic) and I was once again re-hooked! I guess it depends on the purpose you had in mind when you started buying again though doesn't it? If you are a MOCcer then take them apart and MOC away, if you're a displayer then get them a shelf somewhere so you can see your favourite ones everysay. As for me, I'm a collector so most of my stuff is currently checked bagged and boxed away upstairs. This is sadly due mostly to space constraints however or I too would be a displayer Ultimately though, think back to what made you buy that first set, what were you thinking when you got your Boxor? It might be that your hit of nostalgia isn't enduring and you just wanted to spend a little time enjoying the sets you didn't have before. If that's the case and your buzz is now gone then why not pass them on to someone else? xmas is coming after all and I bet you know people who would like this stuff if you're struggling to find a reason to keep it! 1 Quote Check out my Bionicle store on Bricklink here!> > > Bionic Bricks < < < Let me know if you can help me find these last few collectibles!Also looking for WILD KRAATA and a VMKK Yo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Make a personal (or public) museum, with the sets all on display in cool poses. Make some sort of cool brick-built wall to put your mask collection on and put up Bionicle posters all over the place. Or, if you don't have room, just keep the sets and save them for your children. You could also wait 10 years and then try and sell the sets. They'll be worth a lot more then. I also thought about doin' a museum, a public one would be cool but there is no space and besides, who the ###### would care to see Bionicles in my city? I would! But since you have no space I guess you couldn't do that. Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Destroyer Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Sell other stuff you want less to fund your new bionicle collection. I sold a bunch of transformers so I could buy some old sets a couple of months ago... Quote Thank you to the Dark Beings Banner and Avatar Shop for the banner! Brickshelf Gallery BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You can sell them for some good prices online, especially now since people are getting their interest in the line re-sparked. Otherwise, keep em for display! A bunch of Bionicle sets together look super nice on shelves. -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraiment Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 I don't want to sell them right now, maybe in a couple of years if I am in need of money I would like to use the to decorate my cubicle at my job but I'm afraid I lose pieces or the sets completely Quote Came for the sets, stayed for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Don't MOC the rare ones. I destroyed my Boxor by MOCing back in 2002 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraiment Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Don't MOC the rare ones. I destroyed my Boxor by MOCing back in 2002 or so.and which would I classify as "non-rare"? Because from my point of view... ALL are rare Quote Came for the sets, stayed for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Don't MOC the rare ones. I destroyed my Boxor by MOCing back in 2002 or so.and which would I classify as "non-rare"? Because from my point of view... ALL are rare Like pre-2004 I suppose are the most coveted? The original Mata Nui chapters. Edited November 21, 2014 by bioniclepluslotr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraiment Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Don't MOC the rare ones. I destroyed my Boxor by MOCing back in 2002 or so.and which would I classify as "non-rare"? Because from my point of view... ALL are rare Like pre-2004 I suppose are the most coveted? The original Mata Nui chapters. Is the big bulk of my collection Quote Came for the sets, stayed for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Spread your collection out over a floor and walk over all of it in a grueling ordeal to demonstrate your mastery over pain, much like those who walk on hot coals. ~B~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraiment Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Spread your collection out over a floor and walk over all of it in a grueling ordeal to demonstrate your mastery over pain, much like those who walk on hot coals. ~B~You mean the pain of destroying it, don't you? Quote Came for the sets, stayed for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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