Retired 2008
#8946
Photok
from43,98 zł
● In stock
Production years: 2001-2010, 2015-2016
LEGO Bionicle: theme history and prices today
How many LEGO Bionicle sets were made?
LEGO produced Bionicle from 2001 to 2010 and then revived the theme for 2015-2016. The number of Bionicle sets in the KlockoRadar catalogue is 323, and every one of them is retired. The number with a live offer in the stores we track today is 60; the rest are secondary-market only.
Bionicle is one of the most important themes in LEGO history, produced from 2001 to 2010 and briefly revived in 2015-2016. The biomechanical Toa warriors, the island of Mata Nui and the dark Makuta built a universe that helped the company climb out of the biggest crisis in its history. Below is the theme's history and today's market prices.
323sets in the catalog
323marked as retired
60with live offers today
The history of Bionicle (2001-2010 and 2015-2016)
Bionicle debuted in 2001, when LEGO was in serious financial trouble, and quickly became one of the pillars that pulled the company out of the crisis. Instead of classic bricks the theme offered buildable action figures: six Toa warriors with Kanohi masks of power defended the island of Mata Nui against the dark Makuta. The story unfolded through comics, novels, games and films, creating LEGO's first fully-fledged universe years before Ninjago. Successive generations of Toa, Bohrok and Piraka carried the theme for a decade until it ended in 2010. In 2015 LEGO revived Bionicle in a refreshed form, but the reboot was closed after two years.
Why Bionicle is a legend today
For the generation born in the 90s, Bionicle is synonymous with childhood, and its fan community remains one of the most active in the LEGO world despite the years since production ended. Canisters from the first waves, rare Kanohi masks and limited editions reach collector prices today, and sealed sets from 2001-2003 are among the most hunted items on the secondary market. Fan petitions for the theme's return regularly gather tens of thousands of signatures, which only drives up the nostalgic value of the originals.
Most valuable LEGO Bionicle sets today
Retail price (RRP) versus today's best offer in tracked stores. Ranked by today's price relative to RRP.
| Set | Year | RRP | Price today | Change | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71315 Quake BeastRetired | 2016 | 59,99 zł | 699,00 zł | +1065% | Allegro |
| 4868 Rahaga GaakiRetired | 2005 | 30,99 zł | 349,00 zł | +1026% | Allegro |
| 71301 Ketar Creature of StoneRetired | 2016 | 39,99 zł | 399,00 zł | +898% | Allegro |
| 71304 Terak Creature of EarthRetired | 2016 | 39,99 zł | 329,00 zł | +723% | Allegro |
| 71309 Onua Uniter of EarthRetired | 2016 | 89,99 zł | 699,00 zł | +677% | Allegro |
| 70789 Onua - Master of EarthRetired | 2015 | 89,99 zł | 695,97 zł | +673% | Allegro |
| 71310 Umarak the HunterRetired | 2016 | 89,99 zł | 649,00 zł | +621% | Allegro |
| 71316 Umarak the DestroyerRetired | 2016 | 99,99 zł | 659,99 zł | +560% | Empik |
| 71313 Lava BeastRetired | 2016 | 59,99 zł | 379,99 zł | +533% | Empik |
| 8591 VorahkRetired | 2003 | 73,63 zł | 450,00 zł | +511% | Allegro |
| 71303 Ikir Creature of FireRetired | 2016 | 39,99 zł | 229,99 zł | +475% | Empik |
| 8603 Toa WhenuaRetired | 2004 | 78,23 zł | 439,00 zł | +461% | Allegro |
Prices come from tracked stores and refresh multiple times a day.
Retired Bionicle sets you can still buy
Sets with retired status that still have current offers. While stock lasts.
All LEGO Bionicle sets: prices and availability
259 sets in this catalogue view
Retired 2016
#71315
Quake Beast
from699,00 zł
● In stock
Retired 2016
#71311
Kopaka and Melum - Unity set
from499,99 zł
● In stock
Retired 2016
#71309
Onua Uniter of Earth
from699,00 zł
● In stock
Retired 2016
#71303
Ikir Creature of Fire
from229,99 zł
with pickup
● In stock
Retired 2016
#71301
Ketar Creature of Stone
from399,00 zł
● In stock
Retired 07.2016
#70792
Skull Slicer
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 2015
#70788
Kopaka - Master of Ice
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 2015
#70780
Protector of Water
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 2009
#8998
Toa Mata Nui
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8996
Skopio XV-1
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8995
Thornatus V9
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8994
Baranus V7
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8993
Kaxium V3
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8992
Cendox V1
from269,99 zł
● In stock
Retired 2009
#8991
Tuma
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 2009
#8990
Fero and Skirmix
from499,99 zł
● In stock
Retired 07.2010
#8989
Mata Nui
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8988
Gelu
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8987
Kiina
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8986
Vastus
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8985
Ackar
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 07.2010
#8984
Stronius
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 2009
#8983
Vorox
No offers available
○ Unavailable
Retired 2009
#8982
Strakk
No offers available
○ UnavailableFrequently asked questions: LEGO Bionicle
Will LEGO bring back Bionicle?
LEGO has closed Bionicle twice: the original theme in 2010 and the reboot in 2016. Despite enormous fan engagement, the company has not announced a third run; only small nods have appeared, such as elements in anniversary sets. Collectors are left with the secondary market, where Bionicle is among the most actively traded retro themes.
How much are LEGO Bionicle sets worth today?
The range is huge: popular canisters from later years are relatively cheap, but rare masks, limited sets and sealed boxes from the first waves reach prices in the thousands of złoty. Value hinges on box condition, completeness and mask rarity. Current offers from tracked stores, if any exist, are in the price section above.
Where should you start collecting LEGO Bionicle?
The most common starting point is the six Toa Mata from 2001, the first generation of heroes, or your favourite childhood wave. Completing Kanohi masks and canisters from a single wave is markedly cheaper than hunting sealed copies. It's also worth following the value-growth ranking on our LEGO investment page.