LEGO® Nocturn

Description

An articulated figure to build

Bionicle sets differ from classic town or castle models. Instead of buildings or vehicles you build poseable figures and creatures with joints, and Nocturn is one of them, made from ball joints, rods and armour pieces. The build feels different from a brick model, since you assemble limbs and a body and end up with a figure that can strike poses. That makes it appealing both to collectors and to older children who like a more technical, character-driven kind of building.

Black, lime and glow

The main colours are black, lime, light bluish grey and glow-in-the-dark translucent. That gives a strong contrast: a dark core, vivid green accents and elements that keep shining after the lights go out. The palette suits a creature whose name points to the night. With 36 different part types the set is surprisingly varied for 116 pieces, because Bionicle uses many dedicated shapes that you simply do not find in ordinary sets from other lines.

Not a set for minifigures

There are no minifigures, which fits the range. Bionicle figures stand alone and are meant for display, posing and collecting rather than for scenes with cars and houses. Many parts from this line also end up in custom creatures and robots later on. If you are collecting sets from 2007, Nocturn is a representative piece whose parts are worth comparing with other figures from the same range, since several of the joints and armour shapes recur across the line.

Parts list and custom creatures

The full parts list on this page helps when reordering single joints or armour pieces and when checking a second-hand copy. With the “What can I build?” tool you can see which other models are possible from these 116 pieces and the rest of your collection, such as a creature of your own design or a small robot. Anyone missing just a few joints can order them directly instead of buying a whole new set, and collectors can keep track of how complete their figures are.

FAQ

Does Nocturn come with minifigures?

No. It has 116 pieces and no minifigures, since it is a poseable Bionicle figure.

What is special about the colours?

Besides black and lime it includes glow-in-the-dark parts, which suit its name.

How many different parts are there?

36 different part types, including many shapes specific to the Bionicle range.