Set:8534
| Tahu | |
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| Medium Set | |
| Set number | 8534 |
| Subtheme | Toa[1] |
| Release date | February 2001 (IN)[2][3] July 2001 (AM)[4] |
| Pieces | 33 |
| MSRP | $7.99 (US) |
| Ages | 7+ |
| Set Designer | Christoffer Raundahl[5][6] |
| Instructions | |
Set 8534 Tahu is a canister set released in 2001 portraying Toa Mata Tahu.
Product Description
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| Fierce as fire Tahu, the Toa of fire, is respected for his power and feared for his quick temper. He can surf on molten lava and cut through solid rock with his sword of flames! Use the wheel on his back to raise and lower his sword. |
Set Information
The Tahu set was released in 2001 as one of the six Toa sets. The set consists of 33 pieces, as well as a poster. Addtionally, some Tahu sets contain a Toa Mata Mini Promo CD.
By combining pieces from Tahu with 8531 Pohatu and 8532 Onua, one can build Akamai using instructions provided at the end of the manuals for the three sets.
In addition to the instruction manual, the set includes a poster of Tahu. The back of the poster featured advertisments for other LEGO products. Additionally, some copies of the set also contain a Toa Mata Mini Promo CD, indicated on the packaging.
Some copies of the set came with a gold lid, matching the color used for 8531 Pohatu, rather than the usual copper color.
The set was included in 65024 The Complete Toa Collection, 65129 "Toa 3-Pack 1", K8525 Ultimate Bionicle Collectors Set, K8531 Ultimate Toa and Turaga Collectors Kit, K8533 Find the Power Kit, K8532 Ultimate Toa Collection Kit, and K8534 Toa Kaita Akamai.
Features
Tahu's right arm can be swung by turning a gear in his back. This function can be used to try to knock off the mask of another Toa or Rahi set.
The set's canister represents a Toa Canister in the story. Using heads and technic axles included 8525 BIONICLE Masks, the canister lid could be used for displaying masks, and as a representation of a Suva.
Collectibles
Tahu wears a red Hau.
Reception
8534 Tahu's score on Brick Insights indicates average reviews. The red/orange color scheme was considered a highlight, while the overall parts ratio was criticized.
References
See also
| BIONICLE Sets of 2001 | ||
| Small | 8540 Vakama | 8541 Matau | 8542 Onewa | 8543 Nokama | 8544 Nuju | 8545 Whenua | | |
| Medium | 8531 Pohatu | 8532 Onua | 8533 Gali | 8534 Tahu | 8535 Lewa | 8536 Kopaka | |
| Large | 8537 Nui-Rama | 8538 Muaka & Kane-ra | 8539 Manas | 8548 Nui-Jaga | 8549 Tarakava | |
| Collectible | 8525 BIONICLE Masks | |
| Special | 8546 PowerPack | |
| Promotional | 1388 Huki | 1389 Onepu | 1390 Maku | 1391 Jala | 1392 Kongu | 1393 Matoro | |
| see full list | ||
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