How many pieces are in Makuta Icarax?

Set 8953 has 159 pieces in 51 different types. It does not include any minifigures.

When was it released?

It came out in 2008 as part of the Bionicle theme from LEGO®.

Which colours does it use?

Mainly black, dark red, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey. The parts list shows the exact quantity of each colour.

Bionicle

LEGO® Makuta Icarax

Makuta Icarax is a Bionicle figure from 2008 made of 159 pieces. It portrays one of the Makuta, the antagonists in the Bionicle storyline.

Set number: 8953
Year: 2008
Pieces: 159
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Bionicle
Different parts: 52

What can I build with it?

Parts list 52

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

A figure, not a diorama

Bionicle sets are built around articulated characters rather than minifigures, and this one follows that rule: it contains no minifigures at all. What you assemble is a poseable villain made from ball joints, armour plates and connecting pieces. That makes it a different kind of build from a typical brick model, closer to constructing an action figure. If you have never touched the Bionicle line, it is a fair introduction to how those characters are put together, and the steps are short enough to stay engaging.

Colours that suit a villain

Black and dark red form the core of the palette, backed by light bluish grey and dark bluish grey. The result looks dark and slightly metallic, exactly the tone you would expect from an enemy character. Red accents break up the black on the head and limbs, while the greys stop the figure from reading as one solid silhouette. Placed beside brighter Bionicle heroes, it gives a clear visual contrast and makes a small shelf scene easy to read.

Parts that come in pairs

With 159 pieces spread across 51 types, many elements appear more than once, often as left and right pairs for the arms and legs. That repetition makes the instructions easier to follow, since each limb repeats a pattern you have just learned. The specialised joints and armour pieces are typical of the theme and do not swap neatly with standard bricks, so the parts list on this page is useful when you check a second-hand copy for missing items.

Ideas beyond the instructions

Many builders enjoy Bionicle for custom creations, because ball joints make it simple to design new creatures. If you own several sets from the line, you can mix limbs, masks and torsos freely. Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page to compare the pieces with your own collection and see which other models come within reach once Icarax is added. It turns a single figure into a small parts pool.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Makuta Icarax?: Set 8953 has 159 pieces in 51 different types. It does not include any minifigures.
When was it released?: It came out in 2008 as part of the Bionicle theme from LEGO®.
Which colours does it use?: Mainly black, dark red, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey. The parts list shows the exact quantity of each colour.

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