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
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Frequently 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.