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Set 8622 Nidhiki
Bionicle

LEGO® Nidhiki

Nidhiki is a Bionicle character from LEGO®, released in 2004. It consists of 170 pieces in 40 different types, and its dark colour choice gives it a deliberately menacing look.

Set number
8622
Year
2004
Pieces
170
Minifigures
0
Theme
Bionicle
Different parts
44
What can I build with it?

Parts list 44

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Spare parts (2)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A figure rather than a vehicle

Bionicle sets are not houses or vehicles but poseable characters made of joints, armour pieces and weapons. Nidhiki dates from 2004 and has 170 pieces. Building it means assembling a creature whose arms, legs and head stay movable. There is no classic minifigure in the box, since the character itself is the model. The experience therefore differs noticeably from ordinary brick building, which particularly appeals to fans of the line. The figure looks more complex than its piece count suggests and asks for a little patience during the build, which many fans enjoy.

A dark palette

Black, pearl light grey, dark green and dark bluish grey define the look. The metallic sheen of the pearl light grey picks out armour plates and blades against the darker body, while the dark green adds an eerie touch. On a shelf it comes across as more serious than many of its colourful Bionicle companions. In a display with several figures from the range, such a mix offers a good contrast to brighter models.

40 types, many specialist parts

Of the 170 pieces, 40 are different. In Bionicle that usually means ball joints, axles and armour elements that rarely appear in standard sets. The full parts list on this page gives colour and quantity. It helps if you want to check a second-hand figure for completeness or replace a few lost pieces, since small connecting parts easily go missing from figures that have been played with. Such parts are popular with collectors, so it pays to study the list closely before you decide on any particular offer.

Reusing the parts

The technical-style parts also work for your own creatures and robots. Add Nidhiki to your collection and use “What can I build?” to see which other sets your stock allows. That way the figure serves both as a display piece and as a parts donor for your own ideas, such as movable limbs or armour on other models. Even when posed or played with, much of it stays movable, which is what makes the figure so appealing to fans and keeps it interesting for a long time.

FAQ

How many pieces does Nidhiki have?
Set 8622-1 has 170 pieces in 40 different types. It does not include a minifigure.
Which theme is it from?
It belongs to the Bionicle line and was released in 2004.
Which colours does the figure use?
Mainly black, pearl light grey, dark green and dark bluish grey. Quantities are in the parts list.

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