Are bionicles owned by LEGO?
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Are bionicles owned by LEGO?
Bionicle (stylized BIONICLE) is a line of toys by the LEGO Group marketed primarily for 5- to 16-year-olds. The line was launched on December 30, 2000 in Europe and June/July 2001 in Canada and the United States.
Who invented BIONICLE?
BIONICLE was a line of toys and a storyline made by the LEGO Group that is marketed towards those in the 7-16 year-old range. The line was launched in January 2001 in Europe and June/July 2001 in the United States.
Why is BIONICLE called BIONICLE?
BIONICLE is one of the most successful and longest lasting LEGO brand series, having “saved” the company in the 1999 through 2001 financial crisis. The name “BIONICLE” is short for BIOlogical ChroNICLE. A common misconception is that it stands for Biomechanical Chronicle, or from Bionic with a -le suffix.
What are old bionicles worth?
Originally retailed for US $59.99, currently sells for US $180 and up on eBay and Bricklink. Rare pieces include part #43093, which the set has 22 of in white. It appears in hundreds of sets in blue, and this is one of three LEGO sets to feature it in white.
Are any bionicles worth money?
366 pieces, limited edition set, contains titan Mata Nui. Originally retailed for US $49.99, currently sells for around US $350 and up. Rare pieces include the pearl gold Kanohi Ignika, considered one of the rarest and most sought after masks, as well as the four yellow panels (part #61805) used on the figure’s legs.
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.
What is the most valuable BIONICLE?
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!
Are old bionicles worth money?
Originally retailed for free as promotional sets, currently sell for around US $15 and up on eBay and Bricklink.
