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Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder

Defend the Mask of Creation in an epic Bionicle battle! With 171 pieces, this set brings the ultimate showdown to life.

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Set #70795

Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder

Mask Maker vs.

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Who it's for
Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Bionicle fans, teens, and adults looking for a nostalgic building experience
Build
171 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$29.99 list price · 17.5¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating

Fans appreciate the dual-build aspect and the posability of the figures. Some find the gear functions a bit clunky, but overall it's a well-received set for Bionicle enthusiasts.

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📝 Our Take

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Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder is a solid Bionicle set that pits good against evil. Released in 2015, this set offers two distinct builds in one package, allowing for dynamic display and play scenarios. The contrasting color schemes and unique weapon designs make it visually appealing.

This set is perfect for Bionicle fans and those looking for a fun building experience. With a reasonable piece count, it's not overly challenging, making it accessible to a wide range of builders. The posability of the figures adds to the play value.

Skip this if you're not a fan of the Bionicle theme or prefer more complex builds. While the set has its merits, those seeking a more intricate LEGO experience might find it lacking. Consider other Bionicle sets with larger piece counts or Technic sets for a greater challenge.

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🧱 Building Experience

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171
Pieces
⏱
2h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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8-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Building two distinct figures provides varied construction techniques
  • The use of Technic elements allows for posability and articulation
  • Incorporating gear functions adds a dynamic element to play
  • The contrasting color schemes of the figures create visual interest

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder set has moderate investment potential. As a retired Bionicle set, it benefits from the theme's dedicated fan base. The set's reasonable piece count and unique character designs contribute to its collectibility. While not as iconic as some larger Bionicle sets, its affordability makes it an accessible option for collectors. However, the 2015 Bionicle reboot was not as popular as the original run so be careful with your investment. Its long-term value will depend on the continued interest in the Bionicle theme.

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📖 About This Set

Battle against evil for the mythical Mask of Creation!

Begin the ultimate battle between good and evil with LEGO® BIONICLE® Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder! Join forces with Ekimu, the wise Mask Maker, to prevent Skull Grinder from taking the powerful Mask of Creation. Activate the battle arm functions and let combat commence! Evade the Mask Stealer Staff as the evil Lord of the Skulls tries to knock off Mask Maker’s special Protector Mask. Defend with the rotating saw shield and attack with the Hammer of Power’s rapid shooter. You must use all of theMask Maker’s magical skills to triumph over this evil foe!

  • Skull Grinder features a Skull mask with mask pop-off trigger, shell with cool metallic-effect chest decoration, 2-arm battle function, Mask Stealer Staff with 3 axe blades, hook blade, silver-colored bones, translucent rib cage and posable joints
  • Mask Maker features a special Protector Mask with mask pop-off trigger, cool metallic-effect chest decoration, battle arm function, Hammer of Power with rapid shooter, rotating saw shield, silver-colored bones and posable joints
  • Also includes theMask of Creation
  • Activate the battle arm functions
  • Attack with Skull Grinder’s Mask Stealer Staff
  • Fire the Hammer of Power’s rapid shooter
  • Fight to protect the Mask of Creation
  • Durable design for intense action battles
  • Skull Grinder stands 8” (21cm) tall
  • Mask Maker stands 5” (14cm) tall
  • Combine with 70794 Skull Scorpio to create a powered-up Skull Grinder using building instructions available online at LEGO.com/BIONICLE/bi

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Bionicle sets from 2015, Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder offers a balanced combination of build complexity and play value. While larger sets like the individual Toa figures offer more intricate builds, this set provides two characters in one package, allowing for immediate play scenarios. It's a good alternative for those who want a complete battle scene without investing in multiple individual sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
171
Parts cataloged in this inventory
67 unique parts, 171 pieces
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 10197 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] Technic Gear 8 To...
Part #: 10928 7× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Foot, with Ball Socket 5 x 6 x 2 Large Figure Foot...
Part #: 15367 2× Black
Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armor, Elaborate, Curved Large Figure Shou...
Part #: 15369 2× Pearl Gold
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 3× Dark Tan
Ornate Carriage Wheel [43.2mm] Ornate Carriage W...
Part #: 15744 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Foot, with Ball Socket 3 x 5 x 2 Large Figure Foot...
Part #: 15976 2× Flat Silver
Wave / Flame Rounded Single with Pin Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 18395 2× Black
Launcher Trigger, Weapon Rapid Shooter, Flat Axle Hole Launcher Trigger,...
Part #: 18587 1× Light Bluish Gray
Launcher, Weapon Rapid Shooter Six Barrel, 3 Fingers Launcher, Weapon ...
Part #: 18588 1× Trans-Light Blue
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 2× Black
Large Figure Head Connector Block (Toa Okoto) Large Figure Head...
Part #: 19049 2× Flat Silver
Large Figure Head Connector Block Eye/Brain Stalk (Toa Okoto) Large Figure Head...
Part #: 19050 1× Trans-Neon Orange
Large Figure Head Connector Block Eye/Brain Stalk (Toa Okoto) Large Figure Head...
Part #: 19050 1× Trans-Neon Green
Technic Beam 5 x 5 x 2 Perpendicular Fork 3 Fingers Technic Beam 5 x ...
Part #: 19086 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Limb / Torso Cover, Armor (Toa Okoto) Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 19087 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Mask Protector with Marbled Trans-Light Blue Pattern (Protector Mask of Ice) Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 19149pat0002 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Torso Cover, Armour, Ribbed Large Figure Tors...
Part #: 20473 1× Trans-Neon Orange
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with Ball Joint and Ball Socket, Rounded Beam Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 20474 4× Flat Silver
Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour, Ridged Large Figure Shou...
Part #: 20475 4× Pearl Titanium
Large Figure Mask Skull Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 20476 1× Flat Silver
Large Figure Mask of Creation Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 20477 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Weapon Axe, Skull Warrior Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 20479 3× Flat Silver
Large Figure Weapon Sword, Skull Warrior Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 20480 1× Flat Silver
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 8× Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 1× Black
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 6× Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 5× Red
Technic Knob Wheel Technic Knob Wheel
Part #: 32072 2× Yellow
Technic Knob Wheel Technic Knob Wheel
Part #: 32072 5× Black
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 1× Black
Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Pin / Crank Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 33299a 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 3× Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 3× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 1× Black
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a 1× Trans-Clear
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 1× Trans-Light Blue
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside] Technic Tooth 1 x...
Part #: 41669 3× Trans-Neon Orange
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 2× Blue
Technic Ball Joint with Through Axle Hole Technic Ball Join...
Part #: 53585 4× Black
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120° Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 57585 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 1× Light Bluish Gray
Wheel 31 x 15 Technic, 7 Pin Holes Wheel 31 x 15 Tec...
Part #: 60208 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 1× Black
Technic Circular Saw Blade 9 x 9 with Pin Hole Technic Circular ...
Part #: 61403 1× Flat Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 12× Trans-Light Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 1× Black
Weapon Spike Flexible 3.5L Weapon Spike Flex...
Part #: 64727 1× Red
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 1× Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 2× Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 1× Dark Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 2× Black
Large Figure Skeletal, Joint Extender [High Friction] Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 74261 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with Ball Joint on Axle and Ball Socket Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90607 2× Black
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, 5L with Ball Joint on Axle and Ball Socket Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90609 4× Trans-Light Blue
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with Ball Joint and Ball Socket, Short Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90612 4× Trans-Light Blue
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with Ball Joint and Ball Socket, Short Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90612 1× Trans-Neon Orange
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with 2 Ball Joints, and Ball Socket Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90617 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with 7 Ball Joints, and 6 Holes, Small Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 90626 1× Flat Silver
Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 4, Armor with Ball Joint Socket Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 90640 2× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 4, Armor with Ball Joint Socket Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 90640 1× Trans-Light Blue
Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 4, Armor with Ball Joint Socket Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 90640 5× Trans-Neon Orange
Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 3, Armor with Ball Joint Socket Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 90641 2× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 3, Armor with Ball Joint Socket Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 90641 2× Trans-Light Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 92907 1× Black
Large Figure Hand, Fist with Axle Hole, 4 Fingers Large Figure Hand...
Part #: 93575 2× Flat Silver
Large Figure Hand, Fist with Axle Hole, 4 Fingers Large Figure Hand...
Part #: 93575 2× Trans-Neon Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 3 with Ball Joint in Middle Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 98577 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Weapon, Barrel with 2 Pin Holes and 3 Axle Holes Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 98585 2× Trans-Light Blue
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with 6 Ball Joints, and 4 Holes, Extra Small Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 98590 1× Black
Large Figure Chest Cover, Armour Small with Red Background, Chains and Gears Print Large Figure Ches...
Part #: 98603pr0016 1× Pearl Titanium
The set includes a good selection of Technic parts for articulation and play features. The trans-light blue and trans-neon orange elements are useful for creating elemental effects in MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (12x) $1.20
Trans-Neon Orange Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 4, Armor with Ball Joint Socket (5x) $1.50
Flat Silver Large Figure Weapon Axe, Skull Warrior (3x) $2.25
Trans-Light Blue Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, 5L with Ball Joint on Axle and Ball Socket (4x) $1.60
Pearl Titanium Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour, Ridged (4x) $1.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.55

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Combine parts to create larger, more imposing Bionicle creations
🌳 Build elemental creatures or terrains using the translucent blue and orange pieces
🏰 Incorporate the Bionicle elements into fantasy-themed castle builds

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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RolloutReviews appreciates Skull Grinder's Terminator-like mask and mask-stealing weapon, while also noting Ekimu's paladin design and rotating saw shield. BrickBros UK highlights the excellent color scheme of Mask Maker and Skull Grinder's menacing look, emphasizing the play features and weapons of both figures.

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

RolloutReviews appreciates Skull Grinder's Terminator-like mask and mask-stealing weapon, while also noting Ekimu's paladin design and rotating saw shield. BrickBros UK highlights the excellent color scheme of Mask Maker and Skull Grinder's menacing look, emphasizing the play features and weapons of both figures.

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

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Charts Inventory Statistics

67
Unique Parts
171
Official Piece Count
171
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
4
Spare Parts
Inventory Version: 1

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