Set:8548

Nui-Jaga
Large Set
Set number	8548
Subtheme	Rahi
Release date	August 2001 (IN) July 2001 (AM)
Pieces	218
MSRP	$34.99 (US)
Ages	8+/9+
Instructions

Set 8548 Nui-Jaga is a large boxed set released in 2001, portraying the Nui-Jaga.

Product Description

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Beware the scorpions sting The Nui-Jaga resemble giant scorpions, and have fierce claws and stingers. When wearing infected masks, they are fierce foes of the Toa - but if the Toa are victorious, these beasts can be tamed. Make this massive scorpion's tail strike out to tear off an enemy's mask. Includes two Nui-Jaga. Each measures 7½" tall and 7" wide.

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Some of Makuta's most feared servants. Scorpion-like creatures with a powerful stinger. Pull the trigger and the tail strikes out to tear off an enemy's mask. Two Nui-Jaga in each set. Build the two together and create an even bigger beast.

Set Information

The set packaging

The Nui-Jaga set was released in 2001 as one of the five Rahi sets. The set consists of 218 pieces.

Two Nui-Jaga are built from the set. One is medium blue, and the other is purple.

An alternate model for the set also exists, depicting a Kahu. Instructions for the model were included in the manual for the purple Nui-Jaga.

Features

Each Nui-Jaga has a trigger on their underside. Pulling this trigger causes their stinger tails to snap forward.

The set includes four unused rubber bands.

Collectibles

The Nui-Jaga each wear two Pakari on their claws. The light blue Nui-Jaga has two light blue Pakari, and the purple Nui-Jaga has two purple Pakari.

Reception

8548 Nui-Jaga's score on Brick Insights indicates average reviews.

See also

• Gallery:Prototypes § 2001