How many pieces does the LEGO Gelu (8988-1) have?

The LEGO Gelu set (8988-1) contains 52 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO Bionicle theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 8988-1?

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

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What theme is the LEGO Gelu from?

The LEGO Gelu (8988-1) belongs to the LEGO Bionicle theme. You can browse all Bionicle sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Gelu

8988-1 Bionicle 2009 52 parts 27.3% repair risk Beginner

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.

Parts Inventory

🧱 52 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	11×	Check price → View
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	2×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Black	6×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Metru) 47297	White	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear 47306	Dark Blue	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints, and 3 Holes (Vahki) 47328	Dark Blue	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) 49423	Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Foot, Claws, Toa Inika 53542	White	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Limb Cover (Toa Inika) 53543	White	4×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) 53545	Dark Blue	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Torso Cover, Armour, Toa Inika (Type 2) [Plain] 53547	White	1×	Check price → View
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small with Glatorian Game Print 57520pr0001	Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Gelu if a piece goes missing?

27.3%Very high repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

6 of the 22 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 Torso Cover, Armour, Toa In… · White · only this setLarge Figure Weapon Shield, Ice, Half · Pearl Light Gray · only this setLarge Figure Mask Spiked Ice · White · only this set

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