LEGO® Toa Tahu

Description

A figure rather than a vehicle

Bionicle is a line of its own that differs clearly from classic building sets: instead of houses or vehicles, you assemble poseable figures from ball joints, rods and armour pieces. Toa Tahu is one of the heroes of this world and stands for the element of fire. At 73 pieces the set is rather small, but the figure still feels substantial and can be placed in a variety of poses. Anyone who knows Bionicle will remember how different the building feels compared with brick models.

Colours and mix of parts

The main colours are pearl light grey, black, dark red and blue. The red suits the fire theme, while grey and black provide the metallic look. The mix of parts stands out: 73 pieces are made up of 31 different elements. Many are special pieces you will hardly find in ordinary sets, such as joints or moulded armour parts. That makes the figure interesting for collectors and gives tinkerers material for creatures of their own.

Collect, display, play

No minifigures come with it, because the figure is the model itself. It can be moved during play but also looks good standing on a shelf, especially beside other figures from the line. For fans of the story the set is a reminder of 2008, and for new builders an unusual but easily understood introduction. The name here is the original English one; there is no confirmed German title for this page.

Parts list and rebuilding

The complete parts list on this page shows all 73 pieces with colour and quantity. With Bionicle figures the many small special parts are easy to lose, so it helps when checking second-hand copies, especially for joints and armour parts. With “What can I build?” you can see which other models come out of these parts and your collection. Because Bionicle parts are shaped so distinctively, the results are often unusual creatures rather than ordinary models.

FAQ

How many pieces does Toa Tahu have?

The set has 73 pieces in 31 different elements. No minifigures are included.

Which theme does it belong to?

It belongs to the Bionicle line and was released in 2008.

Which colours are typical?

Pearl light grey, black, dark red and blue are the most common.