How many pieces does the LEGO Tarix (8981-1) have?

The LEGO Tarix set (8981-1) contains 57 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO Bionicle theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Tarix from?

The LEGO Tarix (8981-1) belongs to the LEGO Bionicle theme. You can browse all Bionicle sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Tarix

8981-1 Bionicle 2009 57 parts 23.1% repair risk Beginner

Command the arena with Tarix, a brave fighter for the water tribe and one of the most experienced Glatorian. This fierce but fair foe wields twin water blades and a spiked Thornax launcher, ready for any challenge. Tarix features a water-inspired mask, translucent water blades, and golden elements, making him a striking presence. His fully articulated limbs allow you to pose this Glatorian Bionicle for work, battle, or display. The functional Thornax launcher adds to the action. Join Tarix, allied with #8975 Berix, in the new BIONICLE battle game using the included Life Counter. This formidable hero, set 8981-1, measures 8" (20cm) tall, ensuring victory is within reach.

Parts Inventory

🧱 57 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	5×	Check price → View
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054	Black	2×	Check price → View
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	2×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section 40379	Pearl Light Gray	4×	Check price → View
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Black	4×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle 3 4519	Light Bluish Gray	2×	€0,05 View at LEGO → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Metru) 47297	Dark Blue	4×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear 47306	Dark Blue	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) 49423	Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Limb Cover (Toa Inika) 53543	Pearl Gold	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Limb Cover / Torso Cover (Toa Inika) 53544	Pearl Gold	3×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) 53545	Dark Blue	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Tarix if a piece goes missing?

23.1%Very high repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

6 of the 26 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

17.8%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Large Figure Limb Cover / Torso Cover (T… · Pearl Gold · only this setLarge Figure Foot, Toa Inika Elliptical · Black · only this setLarge Figure Mask Tarix · Dark Blue · only this set

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