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Set 8699 Takanuva
Bionicle

LEGO® Takanuva

Takanuva (8699) is a 2008 Bionicle figure made from 267 pieces. Built from joints and armour pieces rather than ordinary bricks, it is a different kind of set, and the parts list is below.

Set number
8699
Year
2008
Pieces
267
Minifigures
0
Theme
Bionicle
Different parts
54
What can I build with it?

Parts list 54

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Spare parts (2)

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

Description

A figure that moves

Bionicle sets are not houses or vehicles but poseable characters with ball joints, rods and armour plates. Takanuva is one of the larger figures in the range, with 267 pieces. Because the arms, legs and weapons move freely, you can arrange him in many poses. That makes the model equally suitable for display and for play, and the build feels more like assembling an action figure than stacking bricks, which is a welcome change of pace for experienced builders.

White and black in contrast

The main colours are white, black, light bluish grey and blue, producing a clean, cool look in which pale armour contrasts with dark joints. Among 267 pieces there are only 54 different types, so many parts appear several times. That is typical for Bionicle, where hands, feet and plates come in pairs. If you own several figures, you can mix their parts and design entirely new creatures that appear in no instruction booklet, which is a big part of the lasting appeal of this line.

No minifigures, plenty of character

The set contains no minifigures because the character himself is the star. In the Bionicle story Takanuva is told as a hero of light, and the set picks up that role. The build is more demanding than a simple vehicle, as the joints must sit in exactly the right places. In return the finished figure is sturdy enough for play. Collectors also value the line, which is regarded as one of the popular classics of the 2000s, and its figures are still traded and rebuilt today.

Counting and rebuilding

The parts list on this page shows each element with its colour and quantity, which is especially useful for second-hand figures that often lack weapons or joints. If you own more Bionicle sets, the What Can I Build tool can show which extra models are hiding in your combined stock. The many white and grey pieces in particular make a good foundation for creatures of your own design, which you can equip with weapons or extra parts as you like.

FAQ

How many pieces does Takanuva have?
The set has 267 pieces in 54 different types. All of them are listed below.
Are there minifigures?
No, there are no minifigures. The figure itself is the model.
Can I mix parts with other Bionicle sets?
Yes, the joints and armour pieces of the range fit together, which allows you to design your own figures.

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