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The following is a list of toys in Lego Bionicle line. They are organized by North American release dates; major differences in international releases are noted, America and Europe being one of the first to receive them.

There are five main kinds of sets:

  • Collectibles are random assortments of pieces to be used as accessories for larger sets. New collectibles were originally released every six months, but were reduced to a yearly schedule as of 2004. Collectibles are no longer released as of 2007.
  • Box Sets are the smallest and cheapest independent sets. Though most sets are packaged in cardboard boxes, this article will use the term to describe these small sets. A group of six box sets were released yearly, though in 2007 there were only four. In 2008, 6 of these were released to correspond with the canister sets, though the boxes themselves were similar to canisters. Box sets contain from around 15 pieces to about 30.
  • Canister Sets are the main focus in the toyline and the storyline, and are packaged in plastic canisters. Groups of six canister sets are released every six months. Canister sets usually contain around 50 pieces.
  • Titans was a term first used for the 2005 large sets, and fans often use the label for similar large character sets. In this article, it will be used to describe any set larger than a canister set (besides playsets). Most Titans contain more than 100 pieces, though larger ones contain at least 200.

(Note: The 2007-2009 sets are labeled "Warriors" on Bionicle.com. For the time being, this article will continue to use the "Titan" label.)

  • Battle Vehicles are the newest types of sets. They feature canister-set-sized characters on a larger vehicle. They were introduced in 2008 and replaced Playsets. They can be classified as a type of Titan. A few Battle Vehicle sets are about the size and cost of normal titans, however these sets are considerably smaller in size and have Box Set size figures in place of the Canister-size figures.
  • Playsets were introduced in 2005 and are traditional Lego construction sets; including minifigures of canister set characters. In 2008 these have been replaced with super-sized Titan sets (see above).

There are also two kinds of other sets: This list also includes specific promotions; either items packaged with sets or special collectibles available separately. Promotional sets that are officially not part of the toyline are not included, unless they are acknowledged by the storyline. Promotional Bionicle sets are usually under ten pieces and are free.

Other models are not categorized in any of the above. Other models includes a few Bionicle pieces, and sometimes a CD or video. Their prices vary widely. Most other models were released in Europe or America.

Releases are grouped in this list into six-month periods, the beginnings of which are marked by when canister sets are released; usually around January for winter periods and July for summer periods (though due to retail schedules, European "winter" releases begin around March instead).

Some sets are labeled "store exclusive"; they are only available at that store and directly through Lego (both Lego outlet stores and the Lego Shop At Home website).

2001

Some of the following sets were distributed as early as Winter 2000 in Europe. All sets were released in January 2001 in the UK and July 2001 in the US

Summer 2001 - Toa

Collectible

  • 8525/8530 Kanohi Mask Pack
    • Consisted of two random Kanohi masks and a Toa head piece.

Box Sets: Turaga

  • 8540 Vakama
  • 8541 Matau
  • 8542 Onewa
  • 8543 Nokama
  • 8544 Nuju
  • 8545 Whenua
    • Included instructions to combine all six sets into a "Turaga Nui", which is not included in the canon storyline.

Canister Sets: Toa (later designated "Toa Mata")

  • 8531 Pohatu
  • 8532 Onua
  • 8533 Gali
  • 8534 Tahu
  • 8535 Lewa
  • 8536 Kopaka
    • Included instructions to combine sets into two Toa Kaita: Pohatu, Onua, and Tahu into Akamai; and Gali, Lewa, and Kopaka into Wairuha.
    • Early releases of Toa included mini CD-ROMs with content about the Toa.

Titans: Rahi

  • 8537 Nui-Rama
    • Included instructions to build a Nui-Kopen.
  • 8538 Muaka & Kane-Ra
    • Included instructions to build a Kuma-Nui.
  • 8539 Manas
    • Included instructions to build a Mana Ko.
  • 8548 Nui-Jaga
    • Included instructions to build a Kahu bird.
  • 8549 Tarakava
    • Included instructions to build a Tarakava Nui.

Other

  • 8546 Power Pack
    • Consisted of a three-track music CD, a chrome silver "Kanohi Rua" (shaped like a Kanohi Hau), and the Matoran, Hafu.

Promotions

  • "Tohunga" were distributed as part of a McDonald's Happy Meal promotion in Fall 2001. ("Tohunga" were later renamed "Matoran").
    • 1388 Huki (later renamed "Hewkii")
    • 1389 Onepu
    • 1390 Maku (later renamed "Macku")
    • 1391 Jala (later renamed "Jaller")
    • 1392 Kongu
    • 1393 Matoro
      • Included instructions to combine sets into two Tohunga Kaita: Huki, Onepu, and Jala into one; and Maku, Kongu, and Matoro into another, neither of which is included in the canon storyline.
      • Included instructions to combine all six sets into a "Tohunga Nui".
  • "Turaga Kabaya" were distributed along with Kabaya sweets packages in Japan during late 2001.
    • 1417 Vakama (Similar to Set 8540)
    • 1418 Matau (Similar to Set 8541)
    • 1419 Nokama (Similar to Set 8543)
    • 1420 Nuju (Similar to Set 8544)
      • Included instructions to combine all four sets into a "Turaga Kaita".
  • Visitors to Legoland could receive a free translucent green Kanohi Miru. Those at European Legolands could also buy copper-colored Noble Huna and Noble Komau.
  • Toys "R" Us had a promotion distributing copper-colored Noble Huna masks.

2002

Winter 2002 - Bohrok

Collectible

  • 8559/8569 Krana Pack
    • Consisted of three random Krana and two random gold- or silver-colored Kanohi Masks.

Box Sets: Bohrok Va

  • 8550 Gahlok Va
  • 8551 Kohrak Va
  • 8552 Lehvak Va
  • 8553 Pahrak Va
  • 8554 Tahnok Va
  • 8555 Nuhvok Va
    • Included instructions for two alternate models: one combining Gahlok Va, Kohrak Va, and Lehvak Va; the other combining Pahrak Va, Tahnok Va, and Nuhvok Va. Whether these "Bohrok Va Kaita" are canonical is unknown.

The Bohrok Va's headpiece can be used as a spare Bohrok weapon.

Canister Sets: Bohrok The Bohrok containers can connect to the Bohrok to hang it upside down.

  • 8560 Pahrak
  • 8561 Nuhvok
  • 8562 Gahlok
  • 8563 Tahnok
  • 8564 Lehvak
  • 8565 Kohrak
    • Included instructions for two Bohrok Kaita: one combining Pahrak, Nuhvok, and Tahnok; the other combining Gahlok, Lehvak, and Kohrak. Though neither have been seen in-story, both are considered canonical.

Titans

  • 8556 Boxor
    • Included the Matoran, Nuparu.
    • Included instructions for an alternate model, which is not included in storyline canon.
  • 8557 Exo-Toa
    • Included instructions for an alternate model (unofficially called "Exo Raptor"), which is not included in storyline canon.
  • 8558 Cahdok & Gahdok
    • Included instructions for an alternate model (unofficially called "Bahrag Spider"), which is not included in storyline canon.

Promotions

  • "Bohrok Va Kabaya" were distributed along with Kabaya sweets packages in Japan during 2002.
    • 1431 Tahnok Va (Similar to Set 8554)
    • 1432 Nuhvok Va (Similar to Set 8555)
    • 1433 Gahlok Va (Similar to Set 8550)
    • 1433 Lehvak Va (Similar to Set 8552)
      • Included instructions to combine all four sets into a "Bohrok Va Kaita".
  • Orange Kanohi Vahi became available in various places, including a mail-in Walgreen's promotion in June.

Summer 2002 - Toa Nuva

Collectible

  • 8598 Kanohi Nuva & Krana Pack
    • Consisted of two random Kanohi Nuva masks and three random Krana.
    • European release was item number 8597, "Krana Nuva".

Canister Sets: Toa Nuva

  • 8566 Onua Nuva
  • 8567 Lewa Nuva
  • 8568 Pohatu Nuva
  • 8570 Gali Nuva
  • 8571 Kopaka Nuva
  • 8572 Tahu Nuva
    • Included instructions to combine sets into two Toa Kaita Nuva: Onua, Pohatu, and Tahu into Akamai Nuva; and Lewa, Gali, and Kopaka into Wairuha Nuva.

Other

  • 10023 BIONICLE Master Builder Set
    • Consisted of instructions and parts for the following Rahi mode