LEGO® Mata Nui

Description

A familiar name in a small format

Within the Bionicle story, Mata Nui has been central since the early days, and the line used the name for several different figures. This 2009 set realises the character in a compact form: 52 pieces, no minifigures and a build that takes little time. If you know the story you will recognise the figure, and if you do not, you still get a poseable model that you can display and modify independently of the plot. Both approaches work well.

Black with orange and red signals

The four main colours are black, a bright light orange, pearl light grey and red. Black forms the base, orange and red add strong accents on armour and joints, and the pearl grey gives connectors and weapons a metallic tone. The mix looks lively and suits a character with a fiery or powerful feel. On a shelf it stands out clearly from the calmer blue and green figures in the line and brings some warmth to the row.

Twenty-five different parts to work with

Of the 52 pieces, 25 are different. There are plenty of duplicates, for example joints and connectors, plus a handful of special armour elements. That is practical for conversions: if you design your own robots or creatures you get several identical parts and a few one-offs. The parts list on this page shows numbers, colours and quantities. It helps when you want to check a second-hand copy for completeness or look for particular elements.

Combining with other figures

Parts from the Bionicle line are compatible with one another, so you can mix heads, arms and weapons from several sets. The “What can I build?” tool can work out which further models are possible with your stock once you add Mata Nui. The set came out in 2009 and is mostly traded second-hand today, often loose. Comparing against the parts list before buying is therefore especially worthwhile, because single joints or weapons go missing easily on figures of this size. It saves you awkward questions later.

FAQ

How many pieces does Mata Nui have?

The set has 52 pieces, 25 of which are different. There are no minifigures because the figure is the model itself.

When was it released?

It came out in 2009 as part of the Bionicle line by LEGO®. Today it is mostly offered second-hand.

Can I use the parts in my own models?

Yes, the joints and armour pieces fit other Bionicle figures and suit robots and creatures.