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LEGO 8985 Ackar is a Bionicle set valued at $166 for new and sealed sets, up 1177% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in December 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 11.23% since. Used copies are valued between $21 and $30 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $115 and $207. Signals for the set are mixed, with a thinner supply of listings set against a recent dip in value.

Ackar Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ackar since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8985 Ackar is a Bionicle Glatorian Legends set released in 2009, containing 55 pieces. It depicts the fire Glatorian Ackar equipped with a large flame sword and a spiked Thornax Launcher. The set includes a Life Counter for the BIONICLE battle game. In the 2009 storyline, Ackar is an ally of Mata Nui on Bara Magna.

At around $166 for a sealed copy, Ackar has averaged 11.2% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $238 within five years. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $144 to $196. The set was available for 18 months, from June 2009 to December 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) BIONICLE Glatorian Legends Ackar 8985 Canister Set 55 Pieces SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$119.99
(US) Ackar from BrickLink seller TrishT $142.50
-14.1%
(US) Bionicle Ackar Glatorian Legends 8985 - Lego 8985 $149.99
-9.6%
(GB) Ackar from BrickLink seller LowMangoes $165.69
-0.1%
(US) BIONICLE 8985 ACKAR GLATORIAN LEGENDS Building Toy Factory Sealed $174.95
+5.5%
(GB) Ackar from BrickLink seller Shimku $196.20
+18.3%
(DE) Ackar from BrickLink seller Akte_Bricks $199.45
+20.2%
(US) Bionicle 8985 Ackar NEW RARE Red Fire Flame Glatorian Legends Thornax $199.99
+20.6%
(DE) Bionicle 8985 Vastus Unopened New MISB Sealed Toy Seal $201.46
+21.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8985 Ackar.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8985 Ackar.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Listings are thinning out, but this set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Bionicle
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Bionicle
Listings down 40% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+3% typical for Glatorian Legends
+0% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:8% bearish·70% neutral·22% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Glatorian Legends sets

#2 of 6
By growth since retail, +1,177%
+644%+2,490%
In the top quarter of the group.
$3.02 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.02
Typical
$2.13
About 40% above the group's typical value per piece.
#5 of 6
Used value as a share of new, 15%
15%25%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
#5 of 6 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Glatorian Legends setsValueSince retail
8989 Mata Nui$336+2,490%
8985 Ackar$166+1,177%
8984 Stronius$106+713%
8986 Vastus$104+703%
8988 Gelu$102+686%
8987 Kiina$97+644%

Contained In Sets

66333 Costco Canada CoPack A

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Value Packs
Year 2009
Pieces 107
Availability Retired
66333 LEGO Bionicle Costco Canada CoPack A
Retail $25.99
Value $232.37
Growth  +794.1%
Annual growth 10.5%

Sets in Bionicle / Glatorian Legends

8984 Stronius

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
8984 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Stronius
Retail $12.99
Value $105.64
Growth  +713.2%
Annual growth 8.7%

8986 Vastus

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 52
Availability Retired
8986 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Vastus
Retail $12.99
Value $104.27
Growth  +702.7%
Annual growth 8.4%

8988 Gelu

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 52
Availability Retired
8988 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Gelu
Retail $12.99
Value $102.04
Growth  +685.5%
Annual growth 9.1%

8989 Mata Nui

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 52
Availability Retired
8989 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Mata Nui
Retail $12.99
Value $336.48
Growth  +2490.3%
Annual growth 13.4%

8987 Kiina

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 43
Availability Retired
8987 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Kiina
Retail $12.99
Value $96.66
Growth  +644.1%
Annual growth 9.3%

Ackar Questions

How much is the Ackar set worth?

Sealed in its box, Ackar is valued at $166, with most sales landing between $115 and $207. That is down 4% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $25.

When did LEGO 8985 Ackar retire?

LEGO retired Ackar in December 2010 after 18 months on store shelves, 3 months longer than the typical Glatorian Legends set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 8985 Ackar worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Ackar has gained 1,177% on its original retail price of $12.99, about 11.2% a year. That beats the Glatorian Legends average of 9% a year by a clear margin.

Will LEGO 8985 Ackar go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Next year's forecast for Ackar is $181, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price show no clear direction. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 8985 Ackar?

Ackar has 55 pieces, or $0.24 per piece at retail.

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Ackar Reviews

33 reviews
4.7
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BZPower
“There is good and bad to Ackar, but there are so many good things about him in comparison to the preceding few years of Bionicle that I find myself wanting to emphasize the pros over the cons. Lego is taking many steps in the right direction, and I want to be encouraging... More about that. Really, just stabilizing the shin armour (which is the only true design flaw in this set) and bolstering the torso would make me definitively pleased with this set”
Full review at www.bzpower.com
Brickset
“Ackar is just plain awesome! He is my favorite Glatorian over all the original and Legends. He is also my favorite Glatorian story-wise. When I watched "The Legend Reborn I brought out all the characters and vehicles that would be in the movie, along with Ackar, and added on... More the shield that he uses. The Flame Sword has that awesome flame piece that reminds me of Tahu's. The hilt is also very cool and good for MOCs. The Helmet is a recolored Berix helmet. The Ankle guards look Vahi-like and are also good for MOCs. The combination of orange and classic red are also very cool.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Bionicle Glatorian Legends

LEGO Glatorian Legends is a line of LEGO sets that was released as part of the BIONICLE line. The LEGO Glatorian Legends sets were released in 2010 and featured a new story arc set on the planet Bara Magna. The LEGO Glatorian Legends sets included a variety of different characters and vehicles, such as Glatorian warriors and Agori villagers.

Glatorian Legends was introduced in 2009 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today, 8989 Mata Nui is the most valuable Glatorian Legends set with an estimated new/sealed value of $336.
Summary
Bionicle Glatorian Legends Ackar set 8985 was released on June 28, 2009, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $166, while used sets sell around $25.
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Veteran warrior of the fire tribe!

Ackar has fought and won thousands of matches in the arena. Now he faces his greatest challenge: fighting alongside Mata Nui against the forces of the Skrall. His flame and spiked Thornax launcher will lead him on to victory!

Ackar is equipped with a huge flame and a spiked Thornax launcher!
Includes 1 Life Counter for the new BIONICLE battle game.
Measures over 8" (20 cm) tall.
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