Set:8981

Tarix
Medium Set
Set number	8981
Subtheme	Glatorian
Release date	2009
Pieces	57
MSRP	$12.99 (US) 8.99 (UK) 17.99 (AUS)
Ages	8+
Set Designer	BZPower Member Torsti
Instructions

Set 8981 Tarix is a canister set released in 2009 portraying Tarix, the prime Glatorian of the Water Tribe.

Product Description

The following is a product description taken directly from LEGO. View the source here

Winner of a thousand battles! A brave fighter for the water tribe, Tarix wields twin water blades and a spiked Thornax launcher in the arena. He is one of the most experienced and respected Glatorian, and a fierce but fair foe in the arena. Includes one Life Counter for the new BIONICLE battle game! *Fully articulated limbs allow you to pose your Glatorian Bionicle for work, battle or display! *Victory is within reach for this hero equipped with water inspired mask, translucent water blades & golden elements and functional Thornax launcher! *Member of the Water Tribe allied with #8975 Berix! *Includes life counter for action figure game! *Measures 8" (20cm) tall!

The following is a product description taken directly from LEGO. View the source here

A brave fighter for the water tribe, Tarix wields twin water blades and his spiky Thornax launcher in the arena. He is one of the most experienced and respected Glatorian, winner of a thousand battles, and a fierce but fair foe in the arena! Includes one Life Counter.

Set Information

The set packaging

The set contains 57 pieces.

Features

The set features a Thornax Launcher.

Collectibles

This set includes a unique dark blue helmet.

Trivia

Tarix with the blades combined, as demonstrated by Torsti

• According to the Torsti, the set's designer, Tarix's blades were intended to be able to combine into a shield. For this reason, the "pommel" of the blades bend to one side, allowing them to overlap. However, in the final design this is not universally possible through the intended means due to some blades being mirrored as a result of miscommunication. This can also be seen on the prototype used for some previsual commercials.