Set:8537

Nui-Rama
Large Set
Set number	8537
Subtheme	Rahi
Release date	August 2001 (IN) July 2001 (AM)
Pieces	150
MSRP	$14.99 (US)
Ages	8+/9+
Instructions

Set 8537 Nui-Rama is a large boxed set released in 2001, portraying the Nui-Rama.

Product Description

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Danger on the Wing! With buzzing wings and a razor-sharp beak, Nui-Rama are giant insect-like creatures. When wearing infected masks, they battle the Toa - but if the Toa are victorious, they can tame the Nui-Rama. Push levers on Nui-Rama's back, and his buzzing wings flip forward to dislodge an unsuspecting foes mask. Includes two Nui-Rama. Each measures 8" long and 6" wide.

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Giant mosquito-like creatures that battle the Toa. Push the levers and the buzzing wings flip forward to dislodge the mask of an enemy. Two Nui-Rama in each set. Build the two together and create an even bigger beast.

Set Information

The set packaging

The Nui-Rama set was released in 2001 as one of the five Rahi sets. The set consists of 150 pieces.

Two Nui-Rama are built from the set. One is orange and has a hook-like nose, while the other is lime green with a tooth-filled jaw.

Using instructions included in the orange model's manual, it could be rebuilt into an alternate model, depicting a Nui-Kopen.

Features

By pressing against a lever on either of the Nui-Rama's backs, their wings will snap forward in an attack used to knock off an opponent's mask.

Collectibles

The Nui-Rama each wear two transparent blue Noble Ruru over their eyes, bringing the total to four.

Reception

8537 Nui-Rama score on Brick Insights indicates average reviews.

Trivia

• During prototype stages, the two Nui-Rama were red and yellow, rather than orange and lime green.

See also

• Gallery:Prototypes § 2001