When was the Toa Kopaka released?

Toa Kopaka was released in 2008.

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🏛 Bionicle

Set #8685

Toa Kopaka

Toa Kopaka is a defining example of late-2000s Bionicle action figure design, featuring the iconic adaptive armor aesthetic.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for Bionicle fans and collectors looking for a quick, nostalgic constraction build
Build: 54 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $12.99 list price · 24.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating

Fans appreciate the sleek ice-themed aesthetic and the fun projectile-firing weapon, though some critique the bulky proportions typical of the late Bionicle era.

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📝 Our Take

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Toa Kopaka is a defining example of late-2000s Bionicle action figure design, featuring the iconic adaptive armor aesthetic. Released in 2008, this iteration of the Master of Ice blends classic constraction building with unique aerial elements like high-tech wings and the functional Midak Skyblaster.

This set is perfect for nostalgic Bionicle fans and collectors seeking mid-era biomechanical sets. The compact 53-piece build offers a quick, satisfying assembly that showcases the specialized Inika-style building system and distinct white-and-gray color palette.

Skip this if you are looking for modern LEGO system building or complex brick-based construction. As a specialized action figure, its parts are heavily customized for the Bionicle theme rather than general MOC building.

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🧱 Building Experience

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0.25h

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Assembly of the unique adaptive armor components and Inika-style skeletal limbs
Integration of the high-tech wings for aerial combat poses
Building and testing the spring-loaded Midak Skyblaster with ice bayonet
Attaching the classic Mask of X-Ray Vision in its updated adaptive design

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⏳ Retired

Toa Kopaka (8685-1) benefits heavily from strong nostalgic demand for the Bionicle theme, particularly the 2008 Mistika storyline. With a current market price sitting significantly above its original $12.99 MSRP, the set has shown a steady rising price trend over the years as complete sets with original canisters and instructions become harder to find. While Bionicle sets generally appeal to a specific collector base rather than mainstream LEGO investors, iconic characters like Kopaka retain solid liquidity. Potential investors should note that completeness—especially regarding the rare white mask, wings, and functional Midak Skyblaster—is critical for retaining value, and condition of the specialized plastic parts heavily dictates the secondary market price.

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📖 About This Set

Strong and agile, Kopaka soars through the sky on his high-tech wings. Armed with his Midak Skyblaster tipped with an ice bayonet and Mask of X-Ray Vision, he is ready for serious combat in the air. Combine with 8945 Solek for more power in battle! Midak Skyblaster really fires! Toa Kopaka has 4" (10 cm) wings and stands 8" (20 cm) tall!

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to standard LEGO System sets of a similar price point from 2008, Toa Kopaka offers a specialized action figure experience rather than traditional brick building. Fans looking for similar Bionicle action figures from the same era will want to check out companion sets like Solek or other Mistika Toa.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 54
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 25 unique parts, 53 pieces

LEGO counts 54 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 53; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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 Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 4× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Trans-Red

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 2× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 5× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 1× Blue

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 47306 1× White

Large Figure Head...

Part #: 47312 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48989 1× Light Bluish Gray

Large Figure Limb...

Part #: 53543 4× White

Large Figure Limb...

Part #: 53544 1× Pearl Light Gray

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 53545 1× White

Large Figure Tors...

Part #: 53547 1× Pearl Dark Gray

Large Figure Foot...

Part #: 53549 2× White

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 53574 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Projectile, Large...

Part #: 54821 4× Pearl Light Gray

Large Figure Head...

Part #: 57536 1× Trans-Neon Green

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 60176 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Large Figure Mask...

Part #: 60912 1× White

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 60924 1× Pearl Light Gray

Large Figure Wing

Part #: 60935 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 61054 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Launcher, Large F...

Part #: 62233 1× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 2× Blue

The inventory consists entirely of specialized Bionicle constraction elements, including ball-joint limbs, armor covers, and launcher components. It serves as a great parts pack for fans of the Inika build system, though less useful for traditional System MOC builders.