LEGO Bionicle 8563 Bohrak Tahnok
The Bohrok, a race consisting of six insectlike species that use  elemental powers, add to the mythological story of the Bionicles. The Tahnok are  the Fire Bohrok, who can melt anything they touch. This swarm is impulsive,  prefers to fight in groups, and strikes quickly and methodically. This 40-piece  Bionicle kit uses a system of ball-and-socket joints, pegs, gears, and  machinelike body parts for assembly. The illustrated instructions are easy to  follow, and the black, red, and orange pieces snap together without difficulty.  A lever just behind the back of the head can be pressed to make the top dome  lunge forward--a simple but incredibly cool effect. The completed Tahnok stands  solidly on its own, offers a variety of offensive or defensive poses, and can be  suspended in its container when not in battle.--Pam Lauer