How many pieces does Takanuva have?

The set has 199 pieces in 63 different part types. There are no minifigures.

Which colours are most common?

Dark grey and black dominate, with light grey and pearl light grey added.

How do I find ideas for other builds?

Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page. It shows models you can make with the parts in your collection.

Bionicle

LEGO® Takanuva

Takanuva is a 2003 Bionicle set with 199 pieces. Dark grey, black, light grey and pearl light grey make up the palette, and no minifigures are included.

Set number: 8596
Year: 2003
Pieces: 199
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Bionicle
Different parts: 68

What can I build with it?

Parts list 68

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (5)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

The Toa of Light

Takanuva is one of the best-known characters in the Bionicle story and appears in the film Bionicle: Mask of Light. The set turns him into a poseable figure you can place in all sorts of stances. Instead of a scene or a vehicle, you get one character with a clear role. For anyone who knows the film or the story behind it, this is a natural way into the theme, and even without that background the finished figure looks impressive on a shelf or desk.

Greys with a shimmer

The colour mix stands out. Dark grey and black form the base, while light grey and pearl light grey are added on top. The pearl pieces have a shimmering finish that sets them apart from the matt parts around them, which gives the figure a refined look even though the palette is deliberately restrained. Collectors will recognise metallic effects like this from the early Bionicle years. For your own designs, the grey parts make a neutral foundation that works with just about any other colour.

More variety than its sibling

At 199 pieces the set matches the 2003 Makuta set for size, but it holds 63 different part types and so offers a little more variety. That means more distinct shapes come together during the build and fewer elements repeat. Joints and connectors still provide the movement, supported by special shapes for armour and detail. The build stays easy to follow, and younger builders can manage it too, as long as they have some patience with the smaller elements.

Ideas for afterwards

Once built, the figure does not have to stay that way forever. The parts list on this page shows every element, and the “What can I build?” tool tells you which other models your collection allows. The shimmering pieces in particular are interesting for custom figures, robots or armour. You can also treat the set as a spare-parts box for other Bionicle models, whenever your collection is missing a certain joint or covering piece.

FAQ

How many pieces does Takanuva have?: The set has 199 pieces in 63 different part types. There are no minifigures.
Which colours are most common?: Dark grey and black dominate, with light grey and pearl light grey added.
How do I find ideas for other builds?: Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page. It shows models you can make with the parts in your collection.

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