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Set 8952 Mutran & Vican
Bionicle

LEGO® Mutran & Vican

Mutran & Vican 8952-1 belongs to the Bionicle theme and was released in 2008. The set has 90 pieces and no minifigures. Instead of classic bricks, poseable creatures take the lead.

Set number
8952
Year
2008
Pieces
90
Minifigures
0
Theme
Bionicle
Different parts
38
What can I build with it?

Parts list 38

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Spare parts (1)

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Description

Bionicle is built differently

Bionicle breaks with the familiar principle of stacking walls from bricks. The figures are made from joints, rods and ball sockets, which makes them poseable and animal-like. This set includes two creatures, as the name already says. At 90 pieces the scale is modest, yet each figure has arms, legs and its own weapons or outgrowths. If you do not know the range, this is a compact introduction to its unusual way of building.

Bright colours on a dark ground

Black forms the base, while pearl light grey and an eye-catching lime green add contrast, with blue on top. With these colours the figures look futuristic and slightly menacing, which suits the character of the range. The variety stands out: 38 different parts among the 90 point to plenty of special elements you will hardly find in standard sets. That is exactly why Bionicle parts are popular with builders who want to design creatures, robots or armour of their own.

Playing and modifying

The joints let you put the figures into different poses: fighting, crawling or lurking. That makes them better suited to play and photography than to simply standing on a shelf. You can swap parts between the two creatures and create new hybrids, which is part of the range's appeal. The build is more demanding than a plain vehicle because pieces often fit together in only one direction, so it pays to follow the instructions closely.

Who it is for and what it is good for

Collectors of the range get a quick overview of what the set contains from the parts list on this page. Anyone who takes the figures apart gains joint and rod parts that are useful for creations of their own. The “What can I build?” tool also checks which other sets your parts could make. For children from later primary-school age the build is manageable, especially with a little help on the first steps.

FAQ

How many pieces does Mutran & Vican 8952-1 have?
The set has 90 pieces, 38 of them different. There are no minifigures.
What is special about Bionicle?
The figures are built from joints and rods and can be posed, unlike classic minifigures.
Can I combine the parts with ordinary bricks?
Yes, many parts connect with other bricks, which allows mixed builds.

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