Set Facts
- Gresh measures 7 inches (17 cm) tall and is equipped with a double-bladed shield, vine mask, and a functional Thornax launcher.
- He is a member of the Jungle Tribe and is allied with set #8974 Tarduk.
- The set includes a life counter for the BIONICLE battle game.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Gresh Reviews
BZPower
“Gresh is awesome, he really is. I'm not the biggest fan of the Inika build, I find that it fast became boring and stale, but Gresh tends to overcome this by being absolutly lovely, colourwise, aesthetic-wise, and he allows me to make up lots of words in reviews. He's really... More a nice looking figure, and the Thornax are the best launchers that I feel we've seen yet. His mask is awesome, and he just oozes personality and character, and that is, I think, the biggest plus of them all.”
Full review at www.bzpower.com
Eurobricks
“Well, Gresh is a pretty great set. He's not much different from sets of old, but he's a step in the right direction with a thicker torso and not extremely skinny. However, his legs are extremely skinny (I've already modded this, maybe pics later) and his arms are too long.”
Brickset
“Gresh was my first Glatorian and is my favorite Glatorian. He is a really fantastic set! First, you have the new(and cool) hands, and the iron man-like head. He really looks like a jungle warrior, with his spiky armor and different shades of green. His weapons are both cool,... More and can be combined to make a shield. His mask is another thing entirely; a sort of helmet, with a very tough look.”
Full review at brickset.com
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
13 mos (this set 13 mos)
Annual growth
+9.13% (this set +7.91%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Gresh currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Bionicle Glatorian.
About Bionicle Glatorian
Glatorian are the BIONICLE Toa-sized sets that consisted of powerful warriors that aid the Agori villagers and fight in arenas. The Element Lords are a special form of the Glatorian, gifted the power of the elements in such a way that they have become that element.
Glatorian was introduced in 2009 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today,
8982 Strakk is the most valuable Glatorian set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $201.
Summary
Bionicle Glatorian Gresh set 8980 was released on December 28, 2008, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $117, used ones can be found for $28.
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Master of the arena! An experienced Glatorian for the jungle tribe, Gresh combines incredible speed and agility with surprising strength. His favorite move is to back flip away from a blow and fire his spiked Thornax launcher in mid-air. A tough foe in any fight! Includes one Life Counter for the new BIONICLE battle game!
Fully articulated limbs allow you to pose your Glatorian Bionicle for work, battle or display!
Ready for attack or defense his vine mask, double bladed shield and functional Thornax launcher serve him well!
Member of the Jungle Tribe allied with #8974 Tarduk!
Includes life counter for action figure game!
Measures 7" (17cm) tall!
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