Galidor - Nick Bluetooth
gal001 · Galidor
Defenders of the Outer Dimension · 2002
Figure ID
gal001
Theme
Galidor
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Molded flesh-tone head with molded green hair and painted blue eyes; non-standard LEGO minifigure connection.
Torso
Specialized large muscular molded torso piece in red with a yellow lightning bolt symbol and integrated flesh-tone arms with massive hands.
Legs
Specialized molded black pants with integrated yellow boots and a yellow belt piece, lacking standard LEGO anti-studs.
Accessories
None present in this image, though original sets included modular limbs and custom Galidor extension pieces.
Color Scheme
Red, black, yellow, and flesh-tone with green hair.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing for eyes and torso symbol; most color is molded plastic rather than detailed multi-color printing.
Variants
Nick Bluetooth appeared in a few set variations and promotional polybags during the short-lived Galidor run.
Condition Notes
Prone to plastic wear, scuffing on the painted boots and hair, and loosening of the specialized ball-and-socket limb joints.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 15.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Price (New)
Originally sold in sets ranging from 10.00 USD to 50.00 USD in 2002.
Compatible Sets
8310 Nick Bluetooth, 8320 The Commuter, 8314 Gale, 8325 Turku
Character Background
Nick Bluetooth is the main protagonist of the short-lived LEGO Galidor theme and accompanying television series, possessing the ability to transform his limbs using Galidor energy.
Design Notes
Represents LEGO's experimental period away from traditional system bricks, using specialized action-figure style molded parts with ball joints instead of standard minifigures.
Similar Minifigures
Other Galidor characters such as Gorm, Jep, and Senet.
Collectibility
Low to moderate demand primarily driven by nostalgia and completionist LEGO collectors seeking oddball themes.
History
Launched in 2002 alongside a TV show to compete with action figures like Bionicle, but was heavily criticized and canceled quickly.
Interesting Facts
Galidor is widely considered one of LEGO's biggest commercial failures and a stark departure from the traditional brick system.
Display Suggestions
Display on a flat surface or specialized stand as an action figure rather than a standard minifigure due to its incompatible scale and lack of standard studs.
Modification Potential
Very low modification potential due to specialized proprietary molding that does not integrate with standard LEGO bricks.
Overall Assessment
An interesting historical oddity from LEGO's past, valuable mostly as a nostalgic piece of 2000s trivia rather than a sought-after collector's item.