Set:8593

Makuta
Large Set
Set number	8593
Subtheme	Makuta & Rahkshi
Release date	Late 2003
Pieces	199
MSRP	$19.99 (US)
Ages	9+
Instructions

Set 8593 Makuta is a large boxed set released in late 2003, portraying the Makuta Teridax, under the name "Makuta".

Product Description

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The master of shadows! Makuta is the powerful enemy of the Toa Nuva, who schemes to keep Mata Nui asleep forever. Using his power of darkness, he turns friends into enemies and tries to rob the Matoran of their three values: unity, duty and destiny. Use the gear on his back to make Makuta turn from side to side. Includes the all-new Kanohi Kraahkan, the Mask of Shadows. Combine with #8596 Takanuva to build the mighty Takutanuva!

Set Information

A side view of the set

The Makuta set contains 199 pieces, and was first released in the fourth quarter of 2003.

By combining pieces from Makuta with 8594 Jaller & Gukko and 8595 Takua & Pewku, one can build the Makuta Nui combiner model, which represents a monstrous form Teridax takes to inject fear into the hearts of enemies. Makuta could also be combined with 8596 Takanuva to build the Takutanuva model. The Makuta set was later included in the bundled set 3287 Takutanuva, as well as the special edition 10201 Takutanuva, the latter of which included a special Movie Edition Kraahkan.

Features

By spinning an axle on Makuta's back one can cause his entire upper torso to swing left or right.

The pincer-like parts on Makuta's ankles can move up and down.

Collectibles

Makuta wears a metallic black Kanohi Kraahkan. Two silver Kanohi Avohkii are included within the set, used as a part of Makuta's hands.

Due to production changes, some copies of the set feature a Kraahkan that had four holes instead of the original six.

Reception

8593 Makuta scored a total of 79 on Brick Insights, indicating generally positive reviews. The set received an overall positive review from BZPower's then-admin and co-owner Kelly McKiernan (later the webmaster for BIONICLE.com and HeroFactory.com). Kelly gave the set a 7/10, praising the imposing look created by the final product, but criticizing the build process as being inelegant, especially compared to other large 2003 sets.

See also

• 10202 Ultimate Dume - Teridax's winged titan form
• 8924 Maxilos & Spinax - features the guardian robot formerly possessed by Teridax