# LEGO 8978-1 — Skrall (2009)

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The LEGO Bionicle 8978-1 Skrall showcases a formidable Glatorian from the savage Rock Tribe of northern Bara Magna. Recognized as the toughest and most dangerous combatant, Skrall is engineered for intense battles within the Bionicle universe. This detailed figure stands over 17 cm tall, featuring fully articulated limbs achieved through Technic ball joints, allowing for dynamic posing during play or display. Skrall's specialized weaponry includes a spiky Thornax launcher and a rotating, saw blade shield, complemented by three additional blades bearing a distinct Skrall tribal design. The set integrates a Life Counter, enhancing engagement with the new BIONICLE battle game as Skrall confronts adversaries or allies like 8972 Atakus.

## Set facts

- Set number: 8978-1
- Name: Skrall
- Theme: Bionicle › Glatorian
- Released: 2009
- Pieces: 50
- Distinct part + colour lots: 25
- Build difficulty: beginner
- Repairability: 24.0% of this set's lots are hard to replace (6 of 25 part+colour combinations appear in three or fewer sets in the entire LEGO catalog).

## Complete parts list (25 lots, 50 pieces)

Prices are the official LEGO Pick a Brick price per individual part, where LEGO publishes one.

| Qty | Part | Colour | Part no. | LEGO element ID | LEGO price each |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9 | Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots | Black | 2780 | 278026 | — |
| 1 | Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° | Red | 32034 | 6351572 | €0,11 |
| 2 | Technic Axle 2 Notched | Red | 32062 | 4142865 | €0,07 |
| 1 | Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise | Tan | 3749 | 4666579 | €0,06 |
| 2 | Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise | Black | 43093 | 4206482 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Technic Axle 3 | Light Bluish Gray | 4519 | 4211815 | €0,05 |
| 4 | Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Metru) | Black | 47297 | 4218518 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear | Black | 47306 | 4218521 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) | Black | 49423 | 4223455 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Foot, Claws, Toa Inika | Black | 53542 | 4280266 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) | Black | 53545 | 4292590 | — |
| 1 | Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3 x 3 Bent with 4 Pins (Pin Ridges Across Part) | Light Bluish Gray | 55615 | 4296059 | — |
| 1 | Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small with Glatorian Game Print | Pearl Light Gray | 57520pr0001 | 4540126 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Weapon Claw Blade, Small | Black | 57528 | 4542386 | — |
| 3 | Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Closed Sides, Squared Ends | Red | 60176 | 4509902 | — |
| 4 | Technic Axle and Pin Connector 2 x 7 with Two Ball Joint Sockets [Squared Ends] | Red | 61054 | 4539216 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Hand, Fist with Axle Hole, 3 Fingers | Red | 64251 | 4541816 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Mask Skrall | Black | 64253 | 4541817 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Head Connector Block (Glatorian) | Trans-Neon Orange | 64262 | 4540702 | — |
| 3 | Large Figure Wing, Angled with Hose and Red Center (Skrall) | Black | 64263pat0003 | 4541600 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Weapon Saw Blade Shield with Red Geometric Print | Black | 64271pr0001 | 4543333 | — |
| 3 | Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour, Vorox | Black | 64272 | 4542509 | — |
| 2 | Launcher, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere Launcher, with Hole and Axle Hole | Pearl Light Gray | 64275 | 4546416 | — |
| 1 | Technic Beam 1 x 2 with Ball Joint Straight, Smooth Ball | Black | 64276 | 4537514 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Weapon Spiked Ball, Thornax Fruit with Black Band | Pearl Gold | 64277c01 | 4546585 | — |

## Notes

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