Hapori Tohu Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Though the Buy It Now price on the Ebay listing is equal to that of quite a nice car, the long desired object at last has an owner who is interested in selling. Some hope should be gleaned from the purposefully included "Make Offer" button. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, and as always with such a valuable item; buyer beware.http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=5947]View the full article[/url] Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 29,000 bucks for a Lego piece. I can't think of a better way to waste money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Let's see... college, or LEGO. I choose college, sorry. Interesting to see if somebody does buy it though. 2 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...
Casperger Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Yeah, okay. Let me just go sell a kidney, my spleens, my right knee, and one and a half of my lungs. I'll be sure to buy it right after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Most expensive Lego piece ever. For real. I'll have to watch this. It looks like the price is a bit more than most of the fans who would really appriciate is could offer, plus you have to meet him in California. It's still nice to see it available, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) As awesome as it must be to own it, you have to be crazy to spend that amount on a mask. And with all due respect, but demanding that high of a price is quite impertinent in my opinion.-Gata Edited February 6, 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...
Kumata Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It doesn't even look that nice. I prefer my nice smooth plastic surface to a rough metal one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 THE CONTEST WAS TO PROMOTE THE NEWLY RELEASED MOVIE "PLATINUM MASK OF LIGHT". MOVIE "PLATINUM MASK OF LIGHT". "PLATINUM MASK OF LIGHT" lulwhut? 1 Quote Signature Guidelines: Avatar and signature total file size may not exceed 250 KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Beat Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ah, USA only it seems. ...Not that I have that kind of money to start with, nor would I spend it on a LEGO piece. 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...
Mare Tranquillitatis Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Dear lord... There goes my faith in humanity...Seriously, how would someone want to throw away 29,000 dollars for some rare piece? It's unconcievable, IMO. It may just be me, though.I think this is an offense to those who struggle evry day to get food to their houses. Incredible. Just incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohaku Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Seeing as there was only one made I would expect there to be some sort of certificate of authenticity. This seems really fishy to me. tl;dr SEEMS PERFECTLY LEGIT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeko Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Oh man, I'm so glad I have 29,000 dollers lying on my desk over there.I'll get right on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Even with the price of this mask being so high, I bet someone will still buy it. Just watch. It won't be me of course, because I don't have a spare $29,000 lying around. But someone will probably buy it. 1 Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakuaNova Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Just if I had the money, then again, probably better ways to use it. I'm pretty sure someone will buy it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaku Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I think 29000$ for that mask is too CHEAP, to me it is worth much more than that. Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 All I can say is Want 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...
Protodite Karzahni Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 There's way too much negativity in this thread. Were the seller able to ship it to the UK, I've no doubt I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But then, I am absolutely hopeless with money so who am I to talk? But no, seriously. That's just silly. I love how they even added "Museum quality", as though that was enough to entice me. I mean, come on, what museum's going to display a hyped up bit of toy jewellery? Quote I wrote stories once. They were okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Looking back at old BZPower posts, found one from the owner of this mask:And to all those interested, I am considering selling it some time soon. To be honest, $29000 may seem a bit high, but I went through the trouble to find the price of platinum. As I post this, platinum is worth 1732.00 USD/oz. Assuming the piece weighs ~11oz (just an estimate), the price on this is quite good—only a tad bit overpriced (around 30% inflated), but it is a collector's item. Edited February 6, 2013 by Meiko 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 February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 He said himself the weight is 3 troy ounces, so converted to grams is 93 grams then multiply with 58 to know the full price for the platinum in USD wich is: 5394 $ So the super high price won't solely rely on the platinum itself. Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Von Nebula Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Man, that's... a lot. If no one buys it, the seller is crazy, if someone does, he's a great businessman Quote Read my comedy, about the Hero Factory villains watching a television channel produced by our Spherus Magnan friends!The Bionicle Channel "I expect that when I write my next entry in this chronicle, I will be writing as uncontested ruler of the Brotherhood."-Certainty, my Memoirs of the Dead entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Luroka Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Matrix, There is also the cost of manufacturing it, maintaining it, the original owner could've marked it up for profit, and the current seller could also have marked it up for profit. Material in the final product is not the only factor in determining its cost. Also, I agree with automaton that there is too much argument about the high price of the mask. The topic is that the mask is for sale, rather than its price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Takua the Chronicler7 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) How soon depends on some of the offers I'm still waiting on. I know it's a lot, but I wanted at least 4k for it. Got from this article. I mean, $4000 and $29,000 is a big difference, he should of said "I wanted at least 25k for it"(just kidding).I don't even have $29,000, even if I wanted it a lot.I just can't believe this is on sale, though. I mean, if I won something VERY rare, I would keep it. Edited February 7, 2013 by Takua the Chronicler7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantera Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) O.K. guys, believe it or not, I have actually placed that latest bid on it. I agree it's quite the astounding price, but... it's a... Platinum... Avohkii. To dedicated Bionicle fans like us, this is like the Ark of the Covenant, or the Crystal Skulls, or... ya get it. ----Now that I have your attention, I was joking about my bid on the Avohkii. It would seem ridiculous for a person to bid the price of a car for this (and ridiculous for me to have the money XD). Edited February 6, 2013 by Pantera Quote Led Zeppelin? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewnuva199 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm surprised the original winner was even willing to sell it. And yeah, the price is a bit much. The original commercial the guy even linked to said it was only worth $7,000. Quote Your Honor, I Plead the Fifth. I really need to handle my signature problems better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TD- Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 If I had that much money, it would be way more well spent on a nice sportscar of some sort. That's just my opinion though, because it is a piece of Bionicle history after all! Quote - TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sinewav Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Never thought I'd see the day that a Bionicle mask would ever have that as an asking price. Don't get me wrong this is a very very cool find if true, just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 He said himself the weight is 3 troy ounces, so converted to grams is 93 grams then multiply with 58 to know the full price for the platinum in USD wich is: 5394 $ So the super high price won't solely rely on the platinum itself.Keep in mind its a one-of-a-kind mold in platinum, therefore being a collector's item. It's pretty much the same story as this—the car only would have cost around $25000-$35000 to make—yet it sold for 4.6 million dollars. 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...
Baron Von Nebula Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 He said himself the weight is 3 troy ounces, so converted to grams is 93 grams then multiply with 58 to know the full price for the platinum in USD wich is: 5394 $ So the super high price won't solely rely on the platinum itself.Keep in mind its a one-of-a-kind mold in platinum, therefore being a collector's item. It's pretty much the same story as this—the car only would have cost around $25000-$35000 to make—yet it sold for 4.6 million dollars.Granted, not many besides fans of Bionicle would recognize the Avohkii, and I'm not sure how many of us have that much money laying around. Quote Read my comedy, about the Hero Factory villains watching a television channel produced by our Spherus Magnan friends!The Bionicle Channel "I expect that when I write my next entry in this chronicle, I will be writing as uncontested ruler of the Brotherhood."-Certainty, my Memoirs of the Dead entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 He said himself the weight is 3 troy ounces, so converted to grams is 93 grams then multiply with 58 to know the full price for the platinum in USD wich is: 5394 $ So the super high price won't solely rely on the platinum itself.Keep in mind its a one-of-a-kind mold in platinum, therefore being a collector's item. It's pretty much the same story as this—the car only would have cost around $25000-$35000 to make—yet it sold for 4.6 million dollars.Granted, not many besides fans of Bionicle would recognize the Avohkii, and I'm not sure how many of us have that much money laying around. I'm fairly certain we'll see people going for that. The biggest thing about only one in existence is that the person who has it can ask however much money they want, so there is always the strong chance of profit, since the person who buys it for $29000 will be able to sell it for $30000 if they want, then somebody will be able to buy it and sell it for $31000. Sure, as the price gets higher less people will be able to afford it, but there is almost always a person who will have both interest and money. Even people who aren't Bionicle fans who do some research (like most people involved in collecting things of value) will be the people to buy and resell at higher prices, because this kind of thing is what makes big bucks. Collectibles are good that way, especially when rare. 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...
Obsessionist Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Just so long as we know where it is and it doesn't get melted down for the platinum, I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Silly Fives, The Avohkii isn't a Legendary Kanohi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Luroka Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 You forget... this is the platinum avohkii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~garnira returns~ Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 So... Does anyone have an extra 29,000 laying around, I might want to borrow it. Quote "Copy and paste me into your sig! The shadows command you!" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)#tumaislove,tumaislife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~M Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Guys, $29000 is the Buy it Now price. The actual amount this ends up (or doesn't end up) selling for will probably be much less. Most eBay BIN prices are grossly overinflated, and part of this is to encourage bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Takava Nirhii~ Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is crazy. I'd rather buy a nice car with that kind of money than blow it on an expensive collectible that I'd probably lose anyway, be it standard misplacing, massive house fire, freak teleportation accident, etc. But seriously, I hope that whoever buys it is a big Bionicle fan with enough money to be able to afford it...if such a fan exists... Quote 3DS Friend Code (Pokemon X): 4098 - 4028 - 0743(Please tell me if you added me so I can add you back!)My BrickshelfI can feel the pressure getting steeper with every life lost.You hope that I won't see the light of day in time to come.With no conviction founded just, judgement contorted based on lust,Give me strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is crazy. I'd rather buy a nice car with that kind of money than blow it on an expensive collectible that I'd probably lose anyway, be it standard misplacing, massive house fire, freak teleportation accident, etc. But seriously, I hope that whoever buys it is a big Bionicle fan with enough money to be able to afford it...if such a fan exists...You know, something of this sort is probably not that difficult to insure. Of course, that requires an additional investment on top of buying the thing in the first place, but if someone were to buy it with the intent of keeping it then that's par for the course. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumata Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 What would bug me if I owned this piece is that there are no other platinum Bionicle parts. So no matter what kind of MOC I made to wear it, it'd stick out. =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is crazy. I'd rather buy a nice car with that kind of money than blow it on an expensive collectible that I'd probably lose anyway, be it standard misplacing, massive house fire, freak teleportation accident, etc. But seriously, I hope that whoever buys it is a big Bionicle fan with enough money to be able to afford it...if such a fan exists...If you put it in a safe place like other collectibles should go, then you shouldn't have to worry about losing it. As for a house fire, unless the house is being burned in oil, I don't think there is a risk of the mask melting. Platinum's melting point is 3,215°F (1,768°C). And teleportation hopefully isn't a concern. Plus, like Aanchir said, it can be insured. 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...
Tomaku Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 What would bug me if I owned this piece is that there are no other platinum Bionicle parts. So no matter what kind of MOC I made to wear it, it'd stick out. =(So you are saying that if you owned this platinum piece you would try to use it in a MOC? Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumata Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 What would bug me if I owned this piece is that there are no other platinum Bionicle parts. So no matter what kind of MOC I made to wear it, it'd stick out. =(So you are saying that if you owned this platinum piece you would try to use it in a MOC?Well yeah and I'd try to play with said MOC too. It's a construction toy right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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