In 2008 and 2009, as part of the Bionicle storyline's progression, LEGO introduced Battle Vehicles. These Battle Vehicles were large, intricate sets that often combined traditional LEGO building techniques with the more specialized BIONICLE parts. These vehicles typically belonged to specific characters in the Bionicle universe and played roles in the narrative's events.
2008 LEGO Sets
In 2008, LEGO celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Minifigure. It was also the 50th Anniversary of the LEGO Brick. This year also marked the release of LEGO Cuusoo which eventually paved the way for the highly collectable LEGO Ideas theme. In 2008, LEGO and LucasFilm released the Indiana Jones theme, making it the second LucasFilm theme to be released along with Star Wars. Notable set's in 2008 LEGO released the now infamous Green Grocer (10185-1) which started the investments of other collectable modular building for decades to come.