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8988 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Gelu
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8988 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Gelu
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Gelu since April 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8988 Gelu was a 52 piece Bionicle set released in 2009. It was retired in October 2010 with a lifespan of 16 months. Today's value for a new/sealed Gelu is estimated around $109 with a average yearly gain of 7% and is expected to level off closer to 6% soon. The current used prices for Gelu can be found in the range of $19 and $26 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $21 if it is in good overall condition.
It's been a few months since we have seen 8988 Gelu for sale in primary or secondary markets. The current value of this set might be slightly higher then what we have estimated. The last new Gelu seen was sold on ebay.com.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8988 Gelu.

Contained In Sets

66334 Costco Canada CoPack B

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Value Packs
Year 2009
Pieces 95
Availability Retired
66334 LEGO Bionicle Costco Canada CoPack B
Retail $25.99
Value $480.97
Growth  1750.6%
Annual growth 18.2%

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 $78.67
Growth  505.6%
Annual growth 9.0%

8985 Ackar

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
8985 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Ackar
Retail $12.99
Value $81.67
Growth  528.7%
Annual growth 10.0%

8986 Vastus

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 52
Availability Retired
8986 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Vastus
Retail $12.99
Value $63.86
Growth  391.6%
Annual growth 8.7%

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 $139.54
Growth  974.2%
Annual growth 11.0%

8987 Kiina

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian Legends
Year 2009
Pieces 43
Availability Retired
8987 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Legends Kiina
Retail $12.99
Value $63.65
Growth  390.0%
Annual growth 8.7%
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My Collection

Gelu Reviews

34 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“The design screams fast, powerful and cold; which is exactly what you would want in an set meant to depict a mechanized gladiator lifeform from the frozen north. I had no qualms purchasing it, and can't wait to test his mettle against the scientific hordes of Ice Planet... More 2002.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickset
“The double weapons are awesome. Even only one is cool! It's not as shiny as it is in the picture though. The arm armor doesn't look as cool so I put both of them together and got a shield. Regular armor looks cool on him and it's a good thing he has a gun. Price is good.”
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/factory sealed value of $140.
Summary
Bionicle Glatorian Legends Gelu set 8988 was released on June 28, 2009, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $109, used ones can be found for $21.
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Once a Glatorian of the ice tribe, Gelu now acts as an armed guard escorting Agori traders through the Dunes of Treason. Carrying an ice slicer and spiked Thornax launcher, he needs all his wits and skill to survive the dangers of the desert.
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