Why is BIONICLE discontinued?
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.
Is Hero Factory and BIONICLE connected?
Hero Factory was a LEGO toy-line produced from 2010 to 2014 and considered the “successor” of BIONICLE. While it was made by the same designers as BIONICLE, it possessed no connection to the BIONICLE story.
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 is the difference between hero factory and BIONICLE?
Hero Factory is designed to appeal to a more flexible audience than BIONICLE; while BIONICLE was more focused on story and much darker, appealing to the age group of 9- to 16-year-olds, Hero Factory is much lighter and more humorous, intended to appeal to a far wider age demographic.
Is Lego done with BIONICLE?
In fact there were so many unique pieces in the LEGO BIONICLE line, at some point it just didn’t make sense to maintain them. Also, because the pieces were quite detailed they were prone to breaking, and the joint pieces were also finicky. LEGO BIONICLE was discontinued in 2010, and was replaced by LEGO Hero Factory.
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.
What is the most expensive 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!
Who is the leader of Hero Factory?
Akiyama Makuro
Akiyama Makuro is the founder and chairman of Hero Factory and Makuro Industries.
Where can I watch LEGO Hero Factory?
Watch LEGO Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies | Prime Video.
How big is Mata Nui?
Mata Nui’s original body was 40 million feet high, or 12,000 km high (7,575.56 miles high). His Toa-like body, however, was about 7 feet tall. In the movie BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn, Mata Nui was voiced by Michael Dorn. Michael Dorn also voiced Mata Nui in the Mata Nui Saga.