No. 8905

Bionicle

Thok

Thok represents the peak of mid-2000s Bionicle villain design with an unmistakable icy aesthetic.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Jan 2006 to Dec 2006

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for Bionicle fans and collectors reliving the mid-2000s era
Build
42 pieces · about 0.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Budget Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.4 community rating

Fans love the nostalgic villain design, glowing features, and distinct personality of the Piraka wave, though older electronic elements like the light-up eyes can be prone to battery degradation over time.

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📝 Our Take

Thok represents the peak of mid-2000s Bionicle villain design with an unmistakable icy aesthetic. As one of the notorious Piraka from the 2006 Voya Nui arc, this set delivers unmatched shelf presence with its iconic spine and glowing features.

This set is perfect for nostalgic Bionicle fans and action figure collectors looking for a blast from the past. With a quick, straightforward build featuring the classic Technic skeletal system, it provides an instant hit of childhood nostalgia and great posing potential.

Skip this if you are hoping for a modern, brick-built building experience or sealed-box affordability. Due to its age and retired status, prices have climbed significantly, making it more of a collector's piece than a casual impulse buy.

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🧱 Building Experience

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42
Pieces
⏱
0.5h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
7-16
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Classic Bionicle construction utilizing the versatile ball-and-socket skeletal system
  • Features a working Zamor sphere launcher for action play
  • Includes light-up eyes and glow-in-the-teeth features unique to the Piraka wave
  • Flexible rubbery spine element attached to the distinctive head mold

📈 Investment Analysis

↑ Trending up since release
A-
Investment Grade
Retired
As part of the beloved 2006 Piraka lineup, demand remains strong among millennial collectors hunting down the Bionicle sets they grew up with. Because original sets complete with functional light-up features and unblemished rubber spines are increasingly hard to find, sealed or complete-in-box specimens hold exceptionally high investment potential. While prices can fluctuate based on nostalgia trends, the limited supply of vintage Bionicle sets ensures a steady upward trajectory for well-preserved examples.

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📖 About This Set

Thok's plan is simple - convince all the other Piraka he is on their side, and then betray them all! He has the power to bring inanimate objects to life to serve him and spellbinder vision to disorient a foe. If those fail, he relies on his ice peg and ice gun to freeze enemies and his zamor spheres to make them slaves.

  • Includes zamor spheres and launcher!
  • Piraka eyes light up and teeth glow in the dark!

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Thok naturally compares to other members of the Piraka lineup like Avak (8904-1) and Reidak (8906-1). While they share the same basic skeletal build and gimmick set, Thok stands out for his unique white-and-blue color scheme, iconic face mold, and flexible spine.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
42
Parts cataloged in this inventory
25 unique parts, 42 pieces
The parts inventory is packed with specialized Bionicle elements, most notably Thok's exclusive head mask with its integrated flexible spine, the light-up eye stalk, and marbled Zamor spheres that are essential for Bionicle collectors and MOC builders.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Very Light Bluish Gray Large Figure Mask Piraka, with Flexible Spine and Arm Covers, Thok (1x)
Bright Green Projectile, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere / Ball with Marbled Trans-Bright Green Pattern (4x)
Trans-Neon Orange Large Figure Head Connector Block Eye/Brain Stalk (Piraka) - Light-Up (1x)
Pearl Light Gray Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere Launcher (1x)

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Custom biomechanical creatures and Dark Hunter MOCs using the signature skeletal and armor pieces
🌳 Ice-themed guardians and elemental monsters utilizing the trans-bright green and white color palette

From the community

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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 summary

YouTube reviews of LEGO Bionicle Thok (8905) are generally neutral, focusing on unboxing and showcasing the set. There's no strong consensus of either praise or criticism among the reviewed videos.

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive
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Mixed
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Critical
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BlockTalk analysis

YouTube reviews of LEGO Bionicle Thok (8905) are generally neutral, focusing on unboxing and showcasing the set. There's no strong consensus of either praise or criticism among the reviewed videos.

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk summary

Loosertribe provides an English review of the set, while Mecra Makuta shares an Amazon link for purchasing Thok. Other reviewers like CharlieKleinMusic and Duckysayhello offer reviews and unboxings, but the sentiment remains largely neutral and descriptive.

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

Building Instructions

2 booklets, as PDF

  1. 01 BUILDING INSTRUCTION 8905 IN Download PDF
  2. 02 BUILDING INSTRUCTION 8905 NA Download PDF

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Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

26 Unique Parts

42 Official Piece Count

42 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

0 Minifigures

1 Spare Parts

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