LEGO® Pohatu - With 15068p0pCD-ROM

Description

From the first Bionicle wave

Bionicle launched in 2001 and introduced action figures that looked very different from minifigures. Pohatu is one of the original heroes and the Toa of Stone. The set contains 50 pieces and goes together quickly, because the figure is made mostly of joints, armour pieces and tools rather than classic bricks. Anyone who remembers the early years of the theme will recognise that compact, mechanical way of building straight away. Even now it takes only a few minutes to assemble, and it can then be posed in several ways.

Earth tones for a stone hero

Black, tan, brown and light grey define the model and match the element of stone. The palette feels calm and natural, quite unlike the bright colours of many other themes. Of the 50 pieces, 25 are distinct part types, so plenty of elements appear twice, such as joints and connectors. That is typical for Bionicle, since arms and legs mirror each other and need the same components on both sides of the body. Anyone rebuilding the figure therefore ends up with many interchangeable parts that combine well with other Bionicle sets.

About the mini CD-ROM

The name points to the special feature: this entry is the variant that shipped with a mini CD-ROM, intended as a bonus with the toy at the time. As with many promotional extras from that period, such discs are rarely complete today, so for second-hand copies the condition of the packaging matters. The figure itself uses the same parts as the standard edition, and the parts list here covers the bricks only. Whether the disc survives therefore makes no difference to the build, though it matters for a complete collection.

Checking and reusing parts

If you are buying a used figure, compare the parts list on this page with what is actually in the bag, because movable joints and tiny connectors go missing easily. If you already own several Bionicle figures, the “What can I build?” tool can help you combine parts from different sets into new creatures, using what you already have. A single small figure can become the start of a larger project without any extra purchases, giving the pieces a second life.

FAQ

How many pieces does Pohatu have?

The figure has 50 pieces in 25 different part types. It does not include a minifigure.

What is the mini CD-ROM?

It is a disc that came with this variant in 2001 as a bonus. It belongs to 8531-2 rather than to the figure itself.

Which element does Pohatu represent?

Pohatu is the Toa of Stone, which is why the set uses earthy browns, tans and greys.