Guest LemonDefiance Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I myself have NEVER found any Bionicles at thrift shops, But I always hear people getting great deals at thrift shops. What a shame for me, in fact I've never found any lego product at a thrift store. So, you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~garnira returns~ Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Never. However, I once found a lego city airplane at one! 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...
FrozenFlash Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Never. I often see some little kid toys and clothing but no Bionicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Never,but my friend got a Nuvhok at a thrift store. Then he sold it a few years later at his garage sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenebrae Invictus Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've found a Turahk, Nuurakh and the legs of a Vorzakh at a thrift store once. Bought the first two, but I've never seen any in town since then. Quote Up, down, turn around, please don't let me hit the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Since I haven't been to a thrift store in a long time, I can say I've never seen anything Bionicle related in such a store. 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...
Crunchyn Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I don't usually go to thrift stores for bionicles, but I always find at least one or two at the flea market. Quote "I could have been a Protector but then I took a stud to the feet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I don't go to thrift shops that often. But I recently went to Goodwill and noticed that they had a Lewa Nuva canister, and upon looking inside, I found that it contained not just Lewa Nuva, but also the original Lewa. I had lost many pieces of both sets (as well as other green parts) many years back when I tried to reverse-engineer Tahtorak from images alone. So it was a stroke of luck to find them both mostly complete that day. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShinyUmbreon Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Never seen one in a thrift shop before, yet I hear about it quite often. I can imagine that the deals there way exceed those of eBay haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Takua the Chronicler7 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Very rarely. But my mom goes to Value Village once in a while and I usually come with her. I sometimes see Lego stuff, like huge bags of Lego pieces, but Bionicle only once, when I saw a nearly complete Fero & Skirmix set(missing Thornax and eyes) and a bag with pieces from Toa Inika Matoro and some of those McDonald's Happy Meal Piraka. I got the Fero set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.B.O.C Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've never looked. but I'd want to, as there are 3 or so close to me. I wonder if they'd have anything... Quote My Brickshelf, please don't copy!... ...Looking for shiny Regirock, Articuno, and Virizion!(Can trade most any legendary for them!)My 3DS friend list is full, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeow Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've found a Lego set once, but never Bionicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShinyUmbreon Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Actually I just remembered, I didn't find it myself, but seven or so years ago my Mom found Toa Tahu Mata, Toa Lewa Mata, Turaga Vakama, and Turaga Onewa in a thrift shop. Ever since I have not seen any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicRage Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Every time I go to Rite-Aid I am lucky enough to find TWO sets; usually Mata Nuis and Phantoka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaptingChaos Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I found the Piraka Stronghold for 10 dollars 100% complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I bought most of a Nuparu Inika at a Good Will a couple of months ago. He came with an orange Bohrok arm, a yellow Throwbot arm, and a bent disc-throwing arm from Huki. Aside from him, the only set I have been lucky enough to find in thrift stores is Bordakh, the blue Vahki. I've seen him in no less than three different thrift stores. Why it's always him I will never know. The Nuparu Inika I found even came in a Bordakh canister! And then there are the McDonalds figures. My mom picked me up the Lewa and Gali ones for a couple of cents back in 2008, not sure if they were something I'd be interested in. I thanked her, and they now gather dust in a closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewnuva199 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Several a few years back, among other LEGO Finds. Got plenty of Bohrok and spare Toa out of them, a Stars Gresh, various Glatorian set parts, and even a complete Roodaka set that I just reassembled.Not too many finds as of late, though. Finding LEGO in bulk packs or even completed sets is a rarity these days. 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...
Zacian Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Never. I saw one but it was just a knockout toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Not often enough. : Come to think of it, I haven't found any sort of Lego at a thrift shop.. Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klanadack Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I've never found any myself, but my dad found a turahk, near complete, in the canister, at a thrift shop. The only things missing were the staff and the kraata. Thank goodness for spare parts! Quote Chuck Norik is no match for Bruce Lhikan! If you use correct grammar in your posts (or try hard to), place this in your signature. Join Myst's campaign for correct grammar usage on BZPower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I'd see them more often, I imagine, if I ever went to thrift stores. I did once see several '01 sets and a bunch of old Technic at a thrift store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Being Velika Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Me, never. My friend, Makuta Icarax at goodwill. Quote I like BZP so much, I named my Minecraft account Dimensioneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liopleurodon Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Never...the closest to ever seeing Lego at a thrift shop for me was a Lego Duplo box that was filled with baby toys.However, I have gotten some really good deals at garage sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipu1 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I've never got any, but my cousin seems to have got his entire collection in charity shops. Very jealous actually, getting Toa Iruini in 2008 just on the off chance. Quote - Taipu1.HighFly MatoranShowdownBZPRPG ProfilesHave you seen my Blog? I understand if you haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 If you're talking about books though, which you're probably not, that is a whole different story. Every time I go I manage to see at least 5 books. Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowVezon Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I saw a Lewa once, but that's it. Quote Banner by jed1ndy "Master of Shadows and Game-running Compliants, Ǝɹsɐʇz Ԁᴉɹɐʞɐ ᴉu qlɐɔʞ' No˙ 999, Vezon of the Twighlight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I found Lewa Nuva and Lewa Mata at Goodwill once. That's about it. 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...
Tahmira Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Nope I have never really gone to thrift stores I did pick up Takanuva and three rakshi and a couple bohrok at a garage sale though Quote BZPRPG Characters Tahmira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Almanax Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Extremely rarely. But if I see them, I buy them. That said, quick research on 'differences between charity shops and thrift stores' suggests that the latter are larger, so it could just be that in the UK we don't have as much room for second-hand products. Then again, what sense does that make - in my high street I can visit 5 different charity shops to find stuff.I think the last time I found something it was a Poison Rahkshi. Quote Current (still-living) BZRPG Characters: LITOZEN (Toa of Sonics) SANCHII (Toa of Air)THENTYLE (Toa of Earth) MALKAN (Ta-Matoran)CELITE (Turaga of Lightning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Among Us Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I don't think I've ever found a BIONICLE at a thrift shop, but I've seen Slizers, Roboriders, and even a Hero Factory once. ¿QQQQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underscore Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Never go to thrift shops. Too boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaN Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I rarely go to thrift shops. I have never seen a Bionicle set in a thrift shop, at least not that I can remember. Quote The BZPower Chat is alive! Join at: http://xat.com/thebzpc I am ToaN, from the N continuum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archivist_66 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) I've never found any original BIONICLE set at a thrift shop. But I saw a bad quality chinese Onua Nuva in the strange-looking canister. Edited April 28, 2013 by archivist_66 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...
Kanakalackin Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I found a Kalmah for $5! And I bought it! 1/2 off. Amazing. 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...
Lielac Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I got my first Bionicle set, Gali Nuva, at a second-hand store. My mom also saw a couple Bohrok-Kal canisters at Goodwill quite recently (May 2, 2013!!) and bought them for $5 each. While the Nuhvok-Kal set was woefully incomplete, Lehvak-Kal was in perfect condition and currently rests in ball-position on my knee as I'm typing this. Quote I write stories, on occasion. Finishing them... yeah, uh. That's another thing entirely. Avatar made with the Rayg Kit 2.5, and featuring Lilak, Toa of Lightning.She is totally, totally not a shameless self-insert. Y'know, except for the part where she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Matoran with a Vahi Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Assuming thrift shops are more or less the American equivalent of the 'charity shops' we have here in the UK, then yes; as a fairly frequent visitor of charity shops (in my experience, you can find all sorts of interesting things if you visit enough of them... ), I've seen a fair few. Didn't get any of my current Bionicle collection from one, save for a few spare '01 Kanohi; mostly, I only tend to stumble across sets I already have (often missing significant parts like masks or limbs), or that I have no interest in buying. I did, however, get most of Bionicle's precursor sets, the Slizers and Roboriders, this way; some of them, I was even fortunate enough to find unopened, which was a nice bonus. Edited May 5, 2013 by Darth Jaller Quote "New legends awake, but old lessons must be remembered. For that is the way of the BIONICLE." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector1 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I wish, but they'll most likely be used and missing pieces or broken. You guys might buy something like that, but I prefer them never opened and still in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinclair Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Do flea markets count? Because if they do, I always find one kid selling off his old sets. I grabbed the 2003 Makuta a few weeks ago. Quote hopelessly drifting, bathing in beautiful agony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heir of the Chronicler Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've never seen them in the local thrift shops, but I have a friend who makes a living from buying/selling/trading at flea markets, and he's brought me quite a few partial or complete Bionicle sets at exceedingly cheap prices. - Heir Quote Click the banner. You know you want to. Shia Lebouf would tell you to just do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madara: Mangekyou Master Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 They once had a sale of Vahki at the local Salvation army. Two for five dollars, if I remember correctly. Unfortunately, I didn't find them to be worth the money. Quote STAR WARS GALAXY AT WAR ... we have cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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