How many pieces does the LEGO Skrall (8978-1) have?

The LEGO Skrall set (8978-1) contains 50 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO Bionicle theme.

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Can I build the LEGO Skrall with parts I already have?

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What theme is the LEGO Skrall from?

The LEGO Skrall (8978-1) belongs to the LEGO Bionicle theme. You can browse all Bionicle sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Skrall

8978-1 Bionicle 2009 50 parts 24% repair risk Beginner

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.

Parts Inventory

🧱 50 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	9×	Check price → View
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° 32034	Red	1×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	2×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749	Tan	1×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Black	2×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle 3 4519	Light Bluish Gray	1×	€0,05 View at LEGO → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Metru) 47297	Black	4×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear 47306	Black	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) 49423	Black	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Foot, Claws, Toa Inika 53542	Black	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) 53545	Black	1×	Check price → View
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3 x 3 Bent with 4 Pins (Pin Ridges Across Part) 55615	Light Bluish Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Skrall if a piece goes missing?

24%Very high repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

6 of the 25 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

17.8%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Large Figure Wing, Angled · Black · only this setLarge Figure Weapon Saw Blade Shield · Black · only this setLarge Figure Weapon Claw Blade, Small · Black · 2 sets ever

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