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Set 8998 Toa Mata Nui
Bionicle

LEGO® Toa Mata Nui

Toa Mata Nui (8998) is a 2009 Bionicle set with 366 pieces and no minifigures. Instead of a scene, you build one large poseable figure.

Set number
8998
Year
2009
Pieces
366
Minifigures
0
Theme
Bionicle
Different parts
74
What can I build with it?

Parts list 74

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Description

A figure, not a scene

Bionicle sets work differently from classic brick sets: you build an action figure with joints that is posed and moved afterwards. At 366 pieces Toa Mata Nui is a decent size, with arms, legs and armour built separately and brought together at the end. That keeps the build varied, because you keep switching between joints, armour plates and weapons. There are no minifigures here; the figure stands on its own. That appeals more to action-figure fans than to people who prefer classic town scenes.

Black, grey, yellow and blue

Black, light bluish grey, yellow and blue shape the colour scheme. The dark tones form the framework, while yellow and blue act as signal colours that highlight the armour and details. With only 69 different parts among 366 pieces, many elements repeat, which is typical for figures with several limbs. That keeps the parts list tidy and makes the pieces handy for your own robots or creatures. If you already own several Bionicle sets, you will have a large stock of joints anyway.

For display and movement

The figure suits a shelf as well as play, since its joints allow many different poses. Because the set dates from 2009, it is mainly of interest to fans of the line who want to complete a collection. If you buy a second-hand copy, comparing it with the parts list on this page is worthwhile, because jointed figures often lose small connectors and pins along the way. The quantities listed there show you at once what is missing from your box.

Parts for your own creatures

The "What can I build?" tool shows which other models you can put together from your bricks. The joints, ball heads and armour pieces are especially useful for robots, monsters or mechs that have nothing to do with classic brick buildings. If you take the set apart, plenty of material remains for your own figures. The parts list shows which elements you have in larger numbers for conversions like these. That makes planning your own constructions considerably easier.

FAQ

Are there minifigures in the set?
No, the set has no minifigures. It consists of 366 pieces for one large Bionicle figure.
How many different parts are there?
There are 69 different parts. Many of them appear several times, as is usual for jointed figures.
Can I use the parts for other figures?
Yes, the joints and armour pieces suit robots and creatures well. The "What can I build?" tool offers inspiration.

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