Why was BIONICLE Cancelled?
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Why was BIONICLE Cancelled?
Discontinuation. On November 24, 2009, Lego announced that production on new Bionicle sets would cease after a final wave was released in 2010. The decision was made due to recent low sales and a lack of new interest in the theme, possibly brought on by its decade-long backstory and lore.
What is the order of the BIONICLE movies?
Bionicle: Mask of Light2003Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui2004Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows2005Bionicle: The Legend Reborn2009
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How many generations of BIONICLE are there?
six
They come in groups of six, although nowadays there is more than one set of six. In fact, there have been two series of canisters every year except 2001 and 2010, the first and last years of the original BIONICLE saga. They are priced $6.99 to $12.99 or £4.99 to £10.99.
Did BIONICLE have a TV show?
LEGO BIONICLE: The Journey to One is a Netflix exclusive animated television series, and the first BIONICLE television series to be produced.
What replaced bionicles?
LEGO Hero Factory
LEGO BIONICLE was discontinued in 2010, and was replaced by LEGO Hero Factory. With the new theme the entire Constraction System was also renewed, with improved ball-joints and a simplified selection of pieces. The playability and poseability of the characters much improved with the updated system.
Did Bionicle save Lego?
BIONICLE is one of the most successful and longest lasting LEGO brand series, having “saved” the company in the 1999 through 2001 financial crisis.
Where can I watch Bionicle Mask of Light?
Hoopla
Currently you are able to watch “Bionicle: Mask of Light” streaming on Hoopla.
Are bionicles worth anything?
Originally retailed for free as promotional sets, currently sell for around US $15 and up on eBay and Bricklink.
Will Bionicle return?
Bionicle won the fan vote for Lego’s 90th-anniversary contest last year, which means it’s in the running for a new set designed by the Lego Ideas team in 2022. A commemorative set sounds great, but if the Lego Group really isn’t planning on rebooting Bionicle, it’s making a huge mistake.
Will Lego ever bring back bionicles?
Will LEGO ever bring back BIONICLE?
Why did BIONICLE G2 end?
Naturally, we can surmise that Bionicle G2 ended for the same reasons all LEGO themes do—the theme was underperforming sales-wise. We can ballyhoo around exactly how badly G2 sold to warrant an early expulsion, but in my opinion the degree to which it failed to sell isn’t the important part.
How did Lego almost fail?
LEGO almost goes bankrupt Firstly, they started producing a lot more variety in the bricks which would have cost a lot to do because of all the new moulds they would have had to made for these new bricks. The other reason is that they opened three new theme parks from 1996-2002 in England, the US and Germany.
Are the Bionicle movies on Netflix?
Watch LEGO Bionicle: The Journey to One | Netflix Official Site.
What is the most expensive Bionicle?
Platinum Avohkii
In 2014 the mask’s current owner Andre O’Hurley a Utah based collector who operates The Bionicle Archives page on Facebook bought the mask from a Lego reseller for $15,000. Andre’s latest estimate for its value is near $29,000 as such the Platinum Avohkii is considered the single most expensive Lego piece in existence!