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% repair risk 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

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Technic Axle Towball 2736	Light Bluish Gray	2×	€0,13 View at LEGO → View
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	8×	Check price → View
Technic Pin 3/4 32002	Dark Bluish Gray	2×	Check price → View
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	4×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Black	2×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Metru) 47297	Black	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear 47306	Bright Light Orange	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) 49423	Black	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Foot, Claws, Toa Inika 53542	Bright Light Orange	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) 53545	Black	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) 53548	Bright Light Orange	2×	Check price → View
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small with Glatorian Game Print 57520pr0001	Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Mata Nui if a piece goes missing?

38.5%Very high repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

10 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 Skeletal, Torso, Upper, · Bright Light Orange · only this setLarge Figure Leg Cover, Armor, Shin / An… · Bright Light Orange · only this setLarge Figure Mask Ignika (Mata Nui) · Bright Light Orange · only this set

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