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8917 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Kalmah
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8917 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Kalmah
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LEGO 8917 Kalmah is a Bionicle set valued at $200 for new and sealed sets, up 1902% from an original retail price of $9.99. The set retired in December 2007 with annual appreciation averaging 11.00% since. Used copies are valued between $29 and $36 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $170 and $205. With value climbing over the last three months, the market for the set leans up.

Kalmah Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Kalmah since December 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8917 Kalmah is a Bionicle Barraki set released in 2007, containing 53 pieces. It builds the Barraki character Kalmah with a squid-like head and articulated limbs. Features include a sea squid launcher with rubber squid ammunition, a tentacle weapon, and additional head tentacles. Sold in a canister, it was part of the 2007 Barraki wave of underwater-themed sets.

A new Kalmah sells for around $200 today, after averaging 11.0% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $299. The average used price is $30 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $150 to $193.
Collector and Investor Standing
Kalmah brings a tentacle and sea squid launcher to the Barraki line, with plenty of menace to match. Collectors who put together complete Bionicle waves have good reason to seek him out, while broad interest among members and the theme's steady record give investors reason to take him seriously.
69/100
Collector
Wanted more than most
Barraki wave collectors seek him out
91/100
Investor
Among the strongest
Broad interest and Bionicle's steady record
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Bionicle Barraki Kalmah 8917 New Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$140.00
(US) BIONICLE: Kalmah (8917) New Factory Sealed NIB Mint Condition $149.99
-25.0%
(US) BIONICLE Barraki 8917 Kalmah Set 53 pcs Factory Sealed $150.00
-25.0%
(US) Bionicle Barraki Kalmah 8917 New Sealed $159.99
-20.0%
(US) Bionicle Barraki Kalmah 8917 New Sealed $160.00
-20.0%
(US) Bionicle 8917 Barraki Kalmah - Retired 2007, New Sealed, Rare $199.99
(US) BIONICLE: Kalmah (8917) And Carapar New Factory Sealed NIB Mint Condition $259.99
+30.0%
(NL) Kalmah from BrickLink seller Arnoman $278.13
+39.1%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8917 Kalmah.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8917 Kalmah.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Since retirement, Kalmah's value has climbed over the last three months. The set ranks fourth among retired Barraki peers in growth, trailing only 8919 Mantax.
DemandTop 25% in Bionicle
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Bionicle
Listings up 40% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+40% typical for Barraki
+34% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:13% bearish·35% neutral·52% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Barraki sets

#1 of 6
By growth since retail, +1,902%
+854%+1,902%
The best performer in the group.
$3.77 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.77
Typical
$3.05
About 25% above the group's typical value per piece.
#6 of 6
Used value as a share of new, 15%
15%31%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#3 of 6 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Barraki setsValueSince retail
8917 Kalmah$200+1,902%
8920 Ehlek$187+1,770%
8919 Mantax$177+1,676%
8916 Takadox$166+1,558%
8921 Pridak$143+1,328%
8918 Carapar$95+854%

Sets in Bionicle / Barraki

8916 Takadox

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Barraki
Year 2007
Pieces 62
Availability Retired
8916 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Takadox
Retail $9.99
Value $165.61
Growth  +1557.8%
Annual growth 9.6%

8919 Mantax

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Barraki
Year 2007
Pieces 58
Availability Retired
8919 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Mantax
Retail $9.99
Value $177.43
Growth  +1676.1%
Annual growth 7.5%

8920 Ehlek

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Barraki
Year 2007
Pieces 54
Availability Retired
8920 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Ehlek
Retail $9.99
Value $186.86
Growth  +1770.5%
Annual growth 10.6%

8918 Carapar

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Barraki
Year 2007
Pieces 50
Availability Retired
8918 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Carapar
Retail $9.99
Value $95.30
Growth  +854.0%
Annual growth 8.0%

8921 Pridak

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Barraki
Year 2007
Pieces 47
Availability Retired
8921 LEGO Bionicle Barraki Pridak
Retail $9.99
Value $142.67
Growth  +1328.1%
Annual growth 10.0%

Kalmah Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 8917 Kalmah?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Kalmah is $200. Sealed copies typically change hands for $170 to $205. That is up 27% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $30.

Can you still buy LEGO 8917 Kalmah from LEGO?

No. LEGO retired Kalmah in December 2007 after 2 months on store shelves. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 8917 Kalmah increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $9.99 in shops, Kalmah has risen 1,902% in value, about 11% a year. That edges past the Barraki average of 8.9% a year.

How much could LEGO 8917 Kalmah be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Kalmah at around $221 a year from now, about 10% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 8917 Kalmah?

Kalmah has 53 pieces ($0.19 a piece at its retail price).

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Kalmah Reviews

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4.8
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Brickipedia
“Kalmah is one of the six Barraki. He is red in colour and has three blue eyes. He has two tentacles attached to one hand and a Squid Launcher in the other. The set also comes with two Sea Squids that can be attached to two holders on his back, despite the box showing them at... More the top of his arm, but below the shoulders. In the BIONICLE universe, he lost his third eye to Pridak. He also discovered the vampire Squid. Some images of him have dark red Hordika feet, although he has upgraded versions instead.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“Kalmah is a visually striking set with a balanced dark red and black color scheme, accented by vibrant orange tentacles. The squid motif is well-executed with unique pieces like the squid launcher and flexible tentacles, adding playability and detail. While the set introduces some fantastic new molds, including the squid, pincers, and armor pieces, the simple Piraka-style build feels a bit dated, and the bright orange tentacles clash slightly with the overall design.”
 
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About Bionicle Barraki

The Barraki are an alliance of warlords, comprised of Pridak, Kalmah, Mantax, Carapar, Takadox and Ehlek. After being trapped there for a while, they later escaped and sought to claim the Mask of Life, which had inadvertantly wound up in Mahri Nui. After a lengthy ordeal with the Toa Mahri, the Mask of Life was used to revive Mata Nui, with the Barraki failing to fulfill their mission.

Barraki was introduced in 2007 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today, 8917 Kalmah is the most valuable Barraki set with an estimated new/sealed value of $200.
Summary
Bionicle Barraki Kalmah set 8917 was released on October 24, 2007, retailing for $10, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $200, while used sets sell around $30.
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Cunning and brutal, Kalmah strikes fear into the hearts of the fiercest sea beasts. His tentacle can crush his foes, or he can use his sea squid launcher to drain their life force. The tentacles on the back of his head help him to sense surprise attacks before they happen. Commanding an army of giant squid, Kalmah may be impossible to stop!
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