How many pieces are in the CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK?

CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK contains 83 pieces.

What age is the CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-14.

When was the CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK released?

CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK was released in 2014.

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🏛 Hero Factory

Set #44026

CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK

CRYSTAL Beast vs.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger LEGO fans and those new to constraction figures who enjoy building poseable action models.
Build: 83 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $14.99 list price · 18.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 42 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique Crystal Beast design and the posability of the figures, but some find the set overpriced for the piece count and geared more towards younger builders.

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📝 Our Take

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CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK is a unique entry in the Hero Factory line. This set offers a distinctive build experience focused on poseability and action features, making it stand out from other constraction sets.

This set is perfect for Hero Factory fans and collectors of constraction figures. The build is straightforward, providing a quick and engaging experience, and the set offers decent playability with its posable limbs and weapon features.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or a large piece count. For a more intricate build, consider sets from the LEGO Technic or Star Wars constraction figure lines.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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7-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward construction
Focus on building a posable action figure
Incorporation of Technic elements for joint articulation
Unique design of the Crystal Beast

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B-

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK has shown a rising price trend since its retirement, indicating increasing collector interest. As a Hero Factory set, its investment potential is tied to the overall popularity and nostalgia for the theme. The relatively low piece count may limit its potential compared to larger sets, but its unique design and the presence of the Bulk minifigure contribute to its collectibility. However, the higher current price means the returns may be limited compared to buying at MSRP.

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📖 About This Set

Grab BULK with the awesome CRYSTAL Beast!

Watch out, BULK! A dangerous new breed of creature is stalking the underworld – the fearsome CRYSTAL Beast. Put on your jet boots to venture beneath the city streets and save the captured heroes. Evade the poison crystal spikes and grabbing claws of the beast. Take your best shot with the click shooter before the beast can snatch you with its giant crystal grab staff and place you in a cocoon. Includes BULK mini robot with a weapon and accessory.

Includes BULK mini robot with a weapon and accessory
Features movable mouth, grabbing claws, poison crystal spikes, crystal grab staff, posable joints and translucent elements
Includes a click shooter and jet boots for BULK
Also includes a cocoon
Power up BULK’s jet boots and zoom down into the underworld
Attack with the CRYSTAL Beast’s grabbing claws
Fire the click shooter
Seize BULK with the crystal grab staff and cocoon the hero!
Combine with 44024 TUNNELER Beast and 44029 QUEEN Beast for an even scarier beast model using building instructions available at LEGO.com/herofactory
Stands over 9” (23cm) tall

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Compared to other Hero Factory sets, CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK offers a smaller, more focused build experience. Sets like 'Rocka Stealth Machine' (44028-1) provide a larger piece count and a vehicle build. This set is a good entry point into the Hero Factory theme due to its lower complexity, but collectors seeking more intricate models may prefer larger sets.

1 Minifigure Included

Bulk in Pearl Dark Gray Armor

9 parts

The Bulk minifigure in Pearl Dark Gray Armor is unique to this set, adding to its collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 83
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 33 unique parts, 74 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 9 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 10288 1× Dark Brown

Large Figure Head...

Part #: 15357 1× Black

Large Figure Crea...

Part #: 15358pat0001 3× Trans-Bright Green

Large Figure Head...

Part #: 15359pr0003 1× Trans-Light Blue

Large Figure Limb...

Part #: 15362 1× Black

Large Figure Foot...

Part #: 15367 2× Black

Launcher, Weapon ...

Part #: 15391 1× Black

Launcher Trigger,...

Part #: 15392 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 2× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Red

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 41678 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 2× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 4× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 4× Lime

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 1× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Trans-Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Neon Green

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 90609 1× Black

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 90611 5× Trans-Light Blue

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 90617 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 90626 1× Black

Large Figure Limb...

Part #: 90641 6× Trans-Light Blue

Large Figure Tors...

Part #: 90652 1× Black

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 92220 4× Trans-Light Blue

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 92235pat0003 4× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 93571 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 98577 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Large Figure Ches...

Part #: 98603pr0011 1× Black

Pneumatic Hose Co...

Part #: 99021 2× Dark Bluish Gray

The set features a variety of Trans-Light Blue elements, useful for creating energy effects and ice-themed MOCs. The flexible weapon blades with marbled lime patterns are also notable.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 3, Armor with Ball Joint Socket (6x) $1.50

Trans-Light Blue Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, 4L with Ball Joint on Axle and Ball Socket (5x) $1.25

Black Large Figure Weapon Blade / Claw / Spike, Flexible with Marbled Lime Pattern (4x) $2.00

Trans-Light Blue Large Figure Weapon Claw, with Clip (4x) $1.00

Trans-Bright Green Large Figure Creature Cocoon Petal with Black Base Pattern (3x) $2.25

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$8.00

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Combine with other Hero Factory sets to create larger, more complex robots and creatures

🌳 Use the parts to build alien creatures or mutated organisms

🚗 Create armored vehicles or mechs for minifigures

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Hero Factory CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK (44026) set receives mixed reactions from the YouTube LEGO community. While there aren't strong negative opinions, the overall sentiment leans neutral, with one positive review noted by robaki, and William Furno Studios giving it a low score of 2/5.

Constructor Distra - Обзор LEGO Фабрика героев 44026 Crystal Beast vs Bulk

Distrmaster • 168.1K views Comparison

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AL123 Productions • 89.5K views Review

LEGO Hero Factory Invasion From Below Rocka Crawler 44023 Review

just2good • 48.7K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 6 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviews cover a range of Hero Factory sets from the same line, including those by Constructor Distra and AL123 Productions, but specific detailed opinions on the CRYSTAL Beast vs. BULK set are limited in the provided summaries. The general focus seems to be on showcasing the set and its features rather than providing in-depth critical analysis.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

6 videos

Constructor Distra - Обзор LEGO Фабрика героев 44026 Crystal Beast vs Bulk

Distrmaster

168.1K views Comparison

Lego Hero Factory Breez Flea Machine Review! 44027

AL123 Productions

89.5K views Review

LEGO Hero Factory Invasion From Below Rocka Crawler 44023 Review

just2good

48.7K views Review

LEGO Hero Factory 2014 Review: CRYSTAL BEAST VS. Bulk 44026!

William Furno Studios

23.5K views Review

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 3

44026_X_44024 + 44026 + 44029

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

Official Piece Count

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 9 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 1

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