# LEGO 8988-1 — Gelu (2009)

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Once a Glatorian of the ice tribe, Gelu 8988-1 now serves as an armed guard, escorting Agori traders through the perilous Dunes of Treason. This formidable Bionicle figure is essential for survival in the desert, equipped with an ice slicer and a spiked Thornax launcher. Gelu relies on his wits and skill to navigate the dangers of the environment. The collectible figure stands 7" (18cm) tall and includes 1 Life Counter, perfect for enhancing the LEGO BIONICLE battle game.

## Set facts

- Set number: 8988-1
- Name: Gelu
- Theme: Bionicle › Glatorian Legends
- Released: 2009
- Pieces: 52
- Distinct part + colour lots: 22
- Build difficulty: beginner
- Repairability: 27.3% of this set's lots are hard to replace (6 of 22 part+colour combinations appear in three or fewer sets in the entire LEGO catalog).

## Complete parts list (22 lots, 52 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 |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots | Black | 2780 | 278026 | — |
| 2 | Technic Axle 2 Notched | Red | 32062 | 4142865 | €0,07 |
| 6 | Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise | Black | 43093 | 4206482 | €0,06 |
| 2 | Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Metru) | White | 47297 | 4217820 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear | Dark Blue | 47306 | 4218711 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints, and 3 Holes (Vahki) | Dark Blue | 47328 | 4227878 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) | Pearl Light Gray | 49423 | 4247224 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Foot, Claws, Toa Inika | White | 53542 | 4292599 | — |
| 4 | Large Figure Limb Cover (Toa Inika) | White | 53543 | 4281240 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) | Dark Blue | 53545 | 4297132 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Torso Cover, Armour, Toa Inika (Type 2) [Plain] | White | 53547 | 4292552 | — |
| 1 | Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small with Glatorian Game Print | Pearl Light Gray | 57520pr0001 | 4540126 | — |
| 2 | Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Closed Sides, Squared Ends | Dark Blue | 60176 | 4527059 | — |
| 4 | Technic Axle and Pin Connector 2 x 7 with Two Ball Joint Sockets [Squared Ends] | Dark Blue | 61054 | 4525998 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Hand, Fist with Axle Hole, 3 Fingers | White | 64251 | 4539157 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Head Connector Block (Glatorian) | Trans-Medium Blue | 64262 | 4537503 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Weapon Shield, Ice, Half with Marbled Trans-Light Blue Pattern | Pearl Light Gray | 64266pat0001 | 4537507 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 1 | Large Figure Mask Spiked Ice with Marbled Trans-Light Blue Pattern (Gelu) | White | 64303pat0001 | 4544660 | — |
| 2 | Large Figure Weapon Blade, Ice Slicer with Trans-Light Blue Blade | Pearl Light Gray | 64309pat0001 | 4544659 | — |

## Notes

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