Set Facts
- Vorox, a warrior from the Sand Tribe of Bara Magna, is armed with a stinger tail, sword, and functional Thornax launcher.
- The figure is almost 9 inches (22 cm) tall, features a scarab pincher mask, and includes a life counter for the BIONICLE battle game.
- Vorox regressed into a bestial state after the Shattering, forming packs and becoming a menace to other inhabitants of Bara Magna, often attacking with ferocity.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Vorox Reviews
Brickset
“Vorox is one of the best Bionicle's Lego have ever made in my opinion. He has heaps of new pieces and is really fun to play with. I'm gonna say that the shoulder and leg armour is Vorox's because it comes in Skrall but Vorox is better so he gets them. The stinger tail is... More great to and Lego have cleverly used the original Toa foot as a tail base. The mask is simply great ingenuity. It looks scary and scorpion-like, a combination which could be a serious threat to even Mata Nui.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The LEGO Bionicle Vorox (set 8983) from the Glatorian line is a standout figure that captures a desert scorpion aesthetic with its desert-camo coloring and a stinger tail that adds a fierce touch. Its articulation, including ball-jointed shoulders, elbows, and neck stalk, offers great poseability, while the detailed mask design and large sword with Technic customization options make it a dynamic addition to any collection.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
13 mos (this set 14 mos)
Annual growth
+9.08% (this set +10.79%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Vorox currently ranks #5 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 $202.
Summary
Bionicle Glatorian Vorox set 8983 was released on December 28, 2008, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $172, while used sets sell around $27.
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Savage menace of the desert!
A primitive warrior of the bestial earth tribe, Vorox ambushes his foes using his stinger tail, sword, and spiked Thornax launcher. His fury makes him a terrible foe of any Glatorian who dares cross the deserts of Bara Magna! 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!
This scorpion inspired warrior is powerfully equipped with scarab pincher mask, articulated tail shooter, injected armor and functional Thornax launcher!
Member of the Earth Tribe allied with #8977 Zesk!
Includes life counter for action figure game!
Measures almost 9" (22 cm) tall!
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