How many pieces does the LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) have?

The LEGO Mata Nui set (8989-1) contains 52 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO Bionicle theme.

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Can I build the LEGO Mata Nui with parts I already have?

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What theme is the LEGO Mata Nui from?

The LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) belongs to the LEGO Bionicle theme. You can browse all Bionicle sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Mata Nui

8989-1 Bionicle 2009 52 parts 38.5% catalog rarity Beginner

The LEGO Bionicle 8989-1 Mata Nui set brings the legendary hero to life, exiled to the arid world of Bara Magna. Stripped of his powers, Mata Nui stands ready to unite the planet against a great evil, a significant moment in the Bionicle saga. This articulated figure, constructed with durable ball joints, measures over 20 cm (8 inches) tall, allowing for diverse poses. He is armed with a spiked Thornax launcher for projectile battles and a protective scarab shield for defense. The set includes his powerful Mask of Life, an essential element for his quest, along with a Life Counter for engaging in the LEGO BIONICLE battle game, making Mata Nui a force for freedom.

Parts Inventory

🧱 52 parts

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Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Light Bluish Gray	2×	€0,13 View at LEGO → View
Black	8×	Check price → View
Dark Bluish Gray	2×	Check price → View
Red	4×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Blue	2×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Black	2×	Check price → View
Bright Light Orange	1×	Check price → View
Black	2×	Check price → View
Bright Light Orange	2×	Check price → View
Black	1×	Check price → View
Bright Light Orange	2×	Check price → View
Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Catalog rarity

How common are the parts in Mata Nui?

38.5%Very high rarity

more commonless common

10 of 26 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.

Theme average

17.8%

All sets

6.7%

Least common in our catalog

Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, · Bright Light Orange · only this set in our catalogLarge Figure Leg Cover, Armor, Shin / An… · Bright Light Orange · only this set in our catalogLarge Figure Mask Ignika (Mata Nui) · Bright Light Orange · only this set in our catalog

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