How many pieces are in the Akida Creature of Water?

Akida Creature of Water contains 120 pieces.

What age is the Akida Creature of Water recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6-12.

When was the Akida Creature of Water released?

Akida Creature of Water was released in 2016.

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🏛 Bionicle

Set #71302

Akida Creature of Water

Akida, Creature of Water, is a charming Bionicle set that captures the essence of its aquatic theme.

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Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Younger Bionicle fans or those new to Technic building.
Build: 120 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 8.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating

Fans appreciate the unique design and color scheme, especially the trans-dark blue elements. Some find the set to be a bit simplistic and lacking in complexity compared to other Bionicle sets.

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📝 Our Take

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Akida, Creature of Water, is a charming Bionicle set that captures the essence of its aquatic theme. With its sleek design and trans-dark blue elements, it's visually appealing and offers a unique building experience within the Bionicle universe.

This set is perfect for Bionicle fans, especially younger builders or those looking for a smaller, more affordable set. The build is relatively straightforward and offers a good introduction to Technic building techniques.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or challenging build, or if you're not a fan of the Bionicle theme. Consider other Bionicle sets with higher piece counts or explore different LEGO themes altogether.

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🧱 Building Experience

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120

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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6-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple and engaging build process
Incorporates Technic elements for articulation
Unique color scheme with trans-dark blue parts
Features a torpedo shooter for added playability

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Akida, Creature of Water, presents a mixed investment potential. As a retired Bionicle set, it benefits from the theme's dedicated fanbase and the rising prices of discontinued sets. However, its relatively low piece count and initial MSRP might limit significant appreciation. The set's unique parts and color scheme could attract part-out buyers, providing some return. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, it could offer moderate gains for patient collectors.

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📖 About This Set

Dart through oceans and rivers in an underwater adventure!

Fire the torpedo shooters at the shadow trap as it chases you through the water. In the mythical LEGO® BIONICLE® universe, the ancient beasts of raw elemental force must not fall prey to Umarak the Shadow Hunter and his army shadow traps! Find refuge and await the heroic Toa.

Akida Creature of Water features a torpedo shooter, unity piece to attach Toa, posable fin and a mask.
Also includes a shadow trap.
Sturdy design for intense action play!
Measures over 2” (7cm) tall and 8” (22cm) long.
Combine with 71307 Gali Uniter of Water in one click, using the unity piece.
Elemental creatures also unite with other Toa for new booster combinations!

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Akida, Creature of Water, is a smaller, more affordable entry point into the Bionicle theme compared to larger Toa sets. While it lacks the complexity and piece count of those sets, it offers a more accessible building experience and a unique aquatic aesthetic. Consider this set for its affordability and distinct design within the Bionicle universe.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 120
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 50 unique parts, 120 pieces

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

Insect Body Part,...

Part #: 15064 4× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 15100 2× Black

Technic Axle 5 wi...

Part #: 15462 3× Dark Tan

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 18395 2× Orange

Launcher Trigger,...

Part #: 18587 2× Light Bluish Gray

Launcher, Weapon ...

Part #: 18588 2× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 18651 2× Black

Large Figure Mask...

Part #: 24162pat0005 1× Flat Silver

Large Figure Acce...

Part #: 24188 2× Pearl Titanium

Large Figure Tors...

Part #: 24191 1× Flat Silver

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 3× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30552 3× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30553 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× Blue

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 1× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 2× Red

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32249 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 1× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 2× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 1× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 2× Orange

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 1× Light Bluish Gray

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 44375b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 2× Black

Technic Ball Join...

Part #: 53585 1× Black

Light Cover 1 x 1...

Part #: 58176 1× Trans-Red

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 3× Orange

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 6041 3× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 24× Trans-Dark Blue

Large Figure Wing...

Part #: 61800 5× Dark Azure

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 1× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 1× Orange

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 90605 1× Black

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 90611 2× Trans-Light Blue

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 4× Blue

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 98585 2× Trans-Light Blue

The set is a good source for Trans-Dark Blue round plates, useful for adding texture and detail to water-themed MOCs. The Dark Azure wings are also relatively uncommon and can be used for creating unique creatures or vehicles.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Dark Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (24x) $1.20

Dark Azure Large Figure Wing, Small (5x) $1.25

Orange Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] (3x) $0.45

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.90

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Aquatic creatures or underwater landscapes

🤖 Custom Bionicle figures or robotic sea life

🚗 Submersible or underwater vehicle designs

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers have a generally neutral sentiment toward Akida, Creature of Water (71302). William Furno Studios considers Akida "one of the better creatures," but overall opinions are mixed.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

LEGO YouTubers have a generally neutral sentiment toward Akida, Creature of Water (71302). William Furno Studios considers Akida "one of the better creatures," but overall opinions are mixed.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviews are descriptive, with Mind Over Mind simply presenting their review and asking viewers for their thoughts. Rob A encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more content.