Gahlok
other • 41 pcs
- Set number
- 8562-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 41
- Released
- 2002
- Theme
- Other
- Barcode
- 5702014152748
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Where it came from
Released in 2002, Gahlok 8562-1 was a core component of the second wave of the Bionicle theme, representing the Bohrok swarm. These biomechanical creatures were designed by the LEGO creative team to serve as the primary antagonists during the early years of the franchise, featuring a signature spherical 'pod' mode that allowed the figures to fold into a ball for storage and play.
The design of the Gahlok prioritized modularity and action-oriented play, incorporating a gear-driven head-striking function that became a hallmark of the early Bionicle sets. As part of a larger ensemble of six elemental Bohrok, the blue-themed Gahlok was instrumental in establishing the mysterious, insectoid aesthetic that defined the mid-2002 narrative arc and helped solidify the theme's initial commercial success.
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