Seize the Stronghold!
Epic Bionicle Battle Awaits!

Relive the 2006 clash between the Toa Inika and the evil Piraka. Includes 649 pieces and 12 minifigures for action-packed play and display.

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Set #8894

Piraka Stronghold

Piraka Stronghold is a Bionicle playset that captures the essence of the Piraka's menacing presence.

🏆 Best For: Bionicle fans and collectors who enjoy playsets with lots of minifigures ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 649 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the extensive minifigure collection and the playset's overall design, but some criticize the repetitive building steps and the somewhat limited functionality of the stronghold's features.

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📝 Our Take

Piraka Stronghold is a Bionicle playset that captures the essence of the Piraka's menacing presence. With its fortress design and a vast array of minifigures, this set allows fans to recreate epic battles between the Toa Inika and the villainous Piraka.

This set is perfect for Bionicle enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate a complete playset experience. The build offers a solid construction and the set provides a great opportunity for imaginative play and display, especially with the inclusion of all six Toa Inika and Piraka.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or a display piece with intricate detailing. While enjoyable, the building experience is relatively straightforward compared to more modern LEGO sets. Consider other Bionicle sets with unique mechanisms and designs.

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How does Piraka Stronghold compare to other Bionicle playsets in terms of playability and display value? What are the key features of the stronghold that make it a desirable set for Bionicle collectors? How does the inclusion of all six Toa Inika and Piraka minifigures affect the set's overall value? What are some creative ways to expand or modify the Piraka Stronghold for enhanced play or display?

🧱 Building Experience

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649
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Assembling the stronghold's defensive features like the gate and catapults
  • Incorporating Technic elements for structural integrity and action features
  • Building the modular sections of the stronghold for varied play scenarios
  • Creating dynamic poses for the Toa Inika and Piraka minifigures during battle scenes

📈 Investment Analysis

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Piraka Stronghold offers moderate investment potential. As a retired Bionicle set from 2006, it benefits from the theme's dedicated fanbase and the inclusion of a complete set of Toa Inika and Piraka minifigures. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand, but the set's playability focus may limit its appeal to serious investors. Keeping the set sealed will likely yield the best returns, but even used sets in good condition should hold their value. However, Bionicle's niche market means it may not see the same appreciation as Star Wars or other mainstream themes.

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Piraka Stronghold stands out due to its focus on playability and minifigure count compared to other Bionicle sets that often prioritize unique mechanisms or creature designs. While sets like the Toa Terrain Crawler (8926-1) offer more complex builds, Piraka Stronghold provides a complete playset experience with a good balance of construction and minifigure interaction. Collectors prioritizing minifigures and playset features will find this set more appealing.

12 Minifigures Included

This set includes all six Toa Inika and all six Piraka, making it a highly desirable set for minifigure collectors. The Toa Inika feature unique masks and weapons, while the Piraka have distinct designs and spine pieces.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 149 unique parts • 524 total pieces

Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 2339 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 Black
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454a 12× Dark Blue
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2476a Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Whip [aka Plant Vine] Equipment Whip [a...
Part #: 2488 Pearl Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar, 4 Top Bars, Palm Tree Top Bar, 4 Top Bars, ...
Part #: 2566 Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 16× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 10× Black
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 30055 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Bluish Gray
Chain 17L [21 Links] Chain 17L [21 Links]
Part #: 30104 Reddish Brown
Equipment Magnifying Glass with Thin Frame, Hollow Handle, Trans-Clear Lens Equipment Magnify...
Part #: 30152pat0001 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 5 x 7 1/2 Stockade Door 1 x 5 x 7 1/...
Part #: 30223 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237a Black
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Black
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Black
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Red
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Black
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Round Pin Holes Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30526 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30540 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30552 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 17× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064b 14× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Knob Wheel Technic Knob Wheel
Part #: 32072 Yellow
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123a Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Open Sides Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32174 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Open Sides Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32174 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Light Bluish Gray
Axle Hose, Soft 11L Axle Hose, Soft 11L
Part #: 32199 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b Dark Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Black
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Black
Wheel Wagon Huge (43mm D.) Wheel Wagon Huge ...
Part #: 33211 Pearl Light Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Dark Bluish Gray
Engine - Smooth, Small 1 x 2 Side Plate [With Axle Holders] Engine - Smooth, ...
Part #: 3475b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 3581 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Slope 75° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3684 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 Black
Brick 1 x 6 x 5 Brick 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 3754 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 Black
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Dark Bluish Gray
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 12× Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40378 Pearl Light Gray
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 Glow In Dark Trans
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 Dark Red
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 Pearl Light Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Dark Bluish Gray
Gate 1 x 4 x 9 Arched with Bars and Three Studs Gate 1 x 4 x 9 Ar...
Part #: 42448 Black
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 15× Blue
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Black
Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar Support Round 1 x...
Part #: 43888 Dark Blue
Large Figure Weapon Blade, Air Katana Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 44033 Pearl Light Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Black
Large Figure Weapon Staff, Rahkshi Staff of Disintegration (Guurahk) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 44817 Pearl Light Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Curved 16 x 4 Triple with Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 16 x...
Part #: 45301 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 45677 Dark Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 11× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector 2 x 5 with Two Ball Joint Sockets Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 47296 Dark Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Neon Green
Large Figure Weapon, Claw / Fang, 2 Pin Holes (Visorak Keelerak) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 50908 Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Weapon, Claw / Fang, 2 Pin Holes (Visorak Oohnorak) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 50915 Pearl Light Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 with Ball Joint Angled Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 50923 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Black
Weapon Staff, with Ball and Point Ends (Nuju) Weapon Staff, wit...
Part #: 51643 Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Staff (Whenua) Weapon Staff (Whe...
Part #: 51663 Pearl Light Gray
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Red
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere Holder Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 53550 Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Foot, Piraka Mechanical Large Figure Foot...
Part #: 53568 Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Mask Rode Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 53582 Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Mask Olmak Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 53583 Pearl Gold
Baseplate Raised 16 x 16 No Studs with Cross Opening and 4 Holes with Marbled Red, Light Bluish Gray, and Black Pattern Baseplate Raised ...
Part #: 53588pat0001 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Red
Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere Launcher Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 54271 Pearl Light Gray
Projectile, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere / Ball Projectile, Large...
Part #: 54821 Trans-Medium Blue
Projectile, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere / Ball with Marbled Trans-Bright Green Pattern Projectile, Large...
Part #: 54821pat0002 Bright Green
Light Brick 2 x 3 x 1 1/3 with Dark Bluish Gray Base [Red LED] Light Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 54869 Trans-Red
Weapon Blade (Toa Kongu) Weapon Blade (Toa...
Part #: 55237a Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Saw, Circular (Toa Matoro) Weapon Saw, Circu...
Part #: 55237b Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Axe (Toa Nuparu) Weapon Axe (Toa N...
Part #: 55237c Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Axe Head (Toa Hahli) Weapon Axe Head (...
Part #: 55237d Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Sword (Toa Jaller) Weapon Sword (Toa...
Part #: 55237e Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Claw (Toa Hewkii) Weapon Claw (Toa ...
Part #: 55237f Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Staff (Piraka Zaktan) Weapon Staff (Pir...
Part #: 55237g Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Blade (Piraka Avak) Weapon Blade (Pir...
Part #: 55237h Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Sword (Piraka Thok) Weapon Sword (Pir...
Part #: 55237i Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Hammer (Piraka Reidak) Weapon Hammer (Pi...
Part #: 55237j Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Blade, Double (Piraka Hakann) Weapon Blade, Dou...
Part #: 55237k Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Axe Head (Piraka Vezok) Weapon Axe Head (...
Part #: 55237l Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Mask Vezok (Piraka Vezok Style) Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 55238 Dark Blue
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
Part #: 59426 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 Black
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126a Trans-Neon Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 14× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Light Bluish Gray
Support 2 x 2 x 11 Solid Pillar Support 2 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 75347 Dark Blue
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 24L / 19.2cm Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...
Part #: 78c24 Pearl Light Gray
The set offers a variety of Technic pieces useful for MOC builders, along with a good selection of black and gray bricks for creating structures. The dark blue elements add a unique color accent to the parts inventory.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Brick 1 x 2 (16x) $0.80
Dark Bluish Gray Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] (14x) $1.40
Dark Blue Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges (12x) $1.80
Pearl Light Gray Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the stronghold into a larger fortress with additional defensive structures.
🌳 Create a volcanic landscape surrounding the stronghold for a more immersive display.
🤖 Rebuild the parts into a larger Bionicle robot or vehicle.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

149
Unique Parts
524
Total Pieces
12
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1