LEGO Gelu (8988-1)
The Gelu (8988-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in July 2009 and retired in July 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year 30 days.
This LEGO set has 52 pieces and had a RRP of $12.99 (£8.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.25c (0.17p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 751.4% and now has a value of $110.60 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 | $115.42 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $115.42 | 0 |
| May 23 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $106.54 | 2 |
| Jul 23 | $110.09 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $113.64 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | $110.09 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $106.54 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $104.77 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | $106.54 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $108.32 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $110.09 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $110.09 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | $124.30 | 1 |
| May 24 | $122.52 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $120.75 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $118.97 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | $147.38 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 0 minifigures.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 9 sales of the Gelu set since Jun 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
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Set details
Name: Gelu
Theme: Bionicle
Sub Theme: Glatorian Legends
Set number: 8988-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 15 years, 9 months
Pieces: 52
Minifigures: 0
Jul 1, 2009
Jul 1, 2009
Jul 1, 2009
Jul 31, 2010
Jul 31, 2010
Jul 31, 2010
Shelf life: 1 year, 1 month
$12.99
£8.99
-€
0.250c
0.173p
-
Set value
Confidence: Low
Current value: $110.60
Increase from RRP: 751.4%
Yearly ROI: 47.7%
Set colors
The Gelu has 52 pieces and is ranked 10002 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Black
The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Gelu (8988-1) worth?
The LEGO Gelu is currently worth $110.60 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $12.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Gelu?
The LEGO Gelu (8988-1) contains 52 pieces, making it the 10002nd biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Gelu retired?
Yes, the LEGO Gelu has been retired. It was retired in July 2010 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
When was the LEGO Gelu released?
The LEGO Gelu (8988-1) was released in July 2009 as part of the Bionicle theme.
Is the LEGO Gelu a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Gelu has increased in value by 751.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 47.7%.
Price data last updated: Sep 24
