Figure ID
bionle041
Theme
Bionicle
Year Released
2007
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An iconic, highly textured villain figure from the Bionicle line, offering great nostalgic value and unique organic-mechanical aesthetics despite fragile older ball-joints.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$5.00 - $12.00 depending on completeness and condition.
Original Retail
$9.99 original retail price as a canister set.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Bright blue squid-like head piece with yellow eyes and terrifying predatory features, integrated into the unique Bionicle sea-mutant design style.
Torso
Dark green and bright orange armored Barraki torso featuring organic ribbing and mechanical detailing specific to the Barraki warlords.
Legs
Molded dark green and bright orange specialized Barraki lower body elements with organic armor plating and asymmetrical limb design.
Accessories
Includes a squid launcher and a live sea squid (Squid ammunition), distinctive to the Barraki faction of 2007.
Printing Details
High-quality molded dual-color plastic elements with intricate organic textures rather than standard pad printing.
Color Scheme
Dark green, bright orange, and bright blue with black accents representing the deep-sea mutated Barraki warlord theme.
Known Variants
Standard retail version released in sets and promotional polybags.
Condition Notes
Prone to socket crack wear in older Bionicle pieces, dust accumulation in textured armor crevices, and possible fading of bright orange elements.
Found In Sets
8919 Kalmah
Character Background
Kalmah, known as the Warlord of the Deep, is one of the six Barraki warlords who mutated into sea-creature forms after being imprisoned in the Pit.
Design Notes
Utilizes specialized Bionicle system elements including unique head molds, rubbery squids, and click-hinge limbs characteristic of the 2007 wave.
History
Released during the height of the Bionicle storyline's underwater Mahri Nui arc in 2007.
Interesting Facts
Kalmah came packaged with a soft rubber squid that could actually be fired from a spring-loaded launcher mounted on his hand or torso.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors focusing on the 2006-2007 Bionicle golden era.
Similar Minifigures
Pridak, Ehlek, Matoro Mahri, Hahli Mahri
Display Suggestions
Best displayed upright on a custom stand alongside other Barraki warlords in an underwater or dark cavern themed MOC.
Modification Potential
Parts are fully compatible with other Bionicle and Hero Factory building systems for custom creature creations.