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8532 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Onua
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LEGO 8532 Onua is a Bionicle set from 2001 valued at $236 for new and sealed sets, up 3279% from an original retail price of $6.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 10.32% since release. Used copies are valued between $19 and $27 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $188 and $267. Member interest falls, yet the set holds steady as it has outpaced similar retired sets over the past year.

Onua Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Onua since December 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8532 Onua is a Bionicle Toa Mata set released in 2001, containing 30 pieces. The build depicts Toa Onua with black armor, the Kanohi Pakari mask, and clawed hands driven by a gear mechanism for digging motions. Two versions were issued, with 8532-2 including a bonus mini CD-ROM. The set combines with 8531 Pohatu and 8534 Tahu to build the Toa Kaita Akamai, and with 8531 Pohatu to create a Fikou.

At around $236 for a sealed copy, Onua has averaged 10.3% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $321 within five years. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $231 to $260.
Collector and Investor Standing
Onua of 2001, Toa of Earth, one of the six canister heroes of Bionicle's first wave, the theme that became one of LEGO's biggest successes.
79/100
Collector
Wanted more than most
The Toa of Earth from 2001
78/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Many own or want it
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Bionicle 8532 Onua 2001 FACTORY SEALED Original Canister Vintage Toa
BrickEconomy Choice
$180.00
(US) BIONICLE 8532 - ONUA - NIB/Seals Intact - Great Condition $215.00
-9.0%
(US) Set 8532 BIONICLE TECHNIC ONUA NEW Sealed - Vintage and Rare $238.99
+1.2%
(US) SET 8532 BIONICLE TECHNIC ONUA FACTORY SEALED From 2001 Birthday Fathers $239.90
+1.6%
(US) SET 8532 BIONICLE VINTAGE TECHNIC ONUA FACTORY SEALED NEW 2001 CANISTER $250.00
+5.9%
(US) BIONICLE: Onua (8532) SEALED $250.00
+5.9%
(US) Set 8532 BIONICLE TECHNIC ONUA NEW Sealed - Vintage and Rare $250.00
+5.9%
(CA) BIONICLE: Onua (8532) BRAND NEW/SEALED $250.23
+6.0%
(US) SEALED Lego Bionicle Toa Mata Onua 8532 LOOK $279.00
+18.1%
(US) Hard to find Lego Bionicle Toa Mata Onua (8532) --new and sealed $299.00
+26.6%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8532 Onua.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8532 Onua.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Onua has grown faster than similar retired Bionicle Toa Mata releases over the past year. Member interest remains high but is trending down. The wheel on his back that moves his arms keeps this 2001 release distinct among its peers.
DemandTop 1% in Bionicle
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Bionicle
Listings down 11% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+56% typical for Toa Mata
+89% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:15% bearish·58% neutral·27% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Bionicle Onua sets

Why does Onua top the Bionicle Onua sets? It grew faster than similar sets over the past year and it launched at a fraction of the price of most sets below it.

#1 of 5
By growth since retail, +3,279%
+443%+3,279%
The best performer in the group.
$7.87 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$7.87
Typical
$2.09
About 4 times the group's typical value per piece.
#5 of 5
Used value as a share of new, 9%
9%62%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#4 of 5 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Bionicle Onua setsValueSince retail
8532 Onua$236+3,279%
70789 Onua Master of Earth$131+556%
8690 Toa Onua$129+895%
71309 Onua Uniter of Earth$109+443%
8566 Onua Nuva$100+1,151%

Bionicle Onua Sets

71309 Onua Uniter of Earth

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa
Year 2016
Pieces 143
Availability Retired
71309 LEGO Bionicle Toa Onua Uniter of Earth
Retail $19.99
Value $108.60
Growth  +443.3%
Annual growth 11.4%

70789 Onua Master of Earth

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa
Year 2015
Pieces 108
Availability Retired
70789 LEGO Bionicle Toa Onua Master of Earth
Retail $19.99
Value $131.12
Growth  +555.9%
Annual growth 12.0%

8690 Toa Onua

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Mistika
Year 2008
Pieces 62
Availability Retired
8690 LEGO Bionicle Mistika Toa Onua
Retail $12.99
Value $129.27
Growth  +895.2%
Annual growth 10.1%

8566 Onua Nuva

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Nuva
Year 2002
Pieces 41
Availability Retired
8566 LEGO Bionicle Toa Nuva Onua Nuva
Retail $7.99
Value $99.99
Growth  +1151.4%
Annual growth 9.1%

Sets in Bionicle / Toa Mata

8531 Pohatu

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 49
Availability Retired
8531 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Pohatu
Retail $6.99
Value $145.00
Growth  +1974.4%
Annual growth 9.4%

8535 Lewa

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 36
Availability Retired
8535 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Lewa
Retail $6.99
Value $259.33
Growth  +3610.0%
Annual growth 10.2%

8533 Gali

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 35
Availability Retired
8533 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Gali
Retail $6.99
Value $178.37
Growth  +2451.8%
Annual growth 9.6%

8534 Tahu

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
8534 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Tahu
Retail $6.99
Value $407.49
Growth  +5729.6%
Annual growth 11.3%

8536 Kopaka

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
8536 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Kopaka
Retail $6.99
Value $277.05
Growth  +3863.5%
Annual growth 10.8%

Onua Questions

How much is LEGO 8532 Onua worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Onua is worth about $236 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $188 and $267. Its value has eased 4% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $22.

Can you still buy LEGO 8532 Onua from LEGO?

No. Onua is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 8532 Onua worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Onua is now worth 3,279% more than its $6.99 retail price, about 10.3% a year. That is in line with the Toa Mata average of 9.9% a year.

Will LEGO 8532 Onua go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Our one-year forecast has Onua at around $252 a year from now, about 7% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces are in LEGO 8532 Onua?

The set contains 30 pieces, about $0.23 each at retail.

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Onua Reviews

44 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Brickset
“The canister is pretty cool in the bionicle story these are the canister's that the Toa arrived on Mata Nui in. On the canister it shows Onua in a cool pose and he is underground tunneling with his huge claws. On the top of the canister it has a face of a Toa wich if you... More want you could put the mask on top of it. So the canister is cool it's very accurate to the story.”
Full review at brickset.com
BIONICLEsector01
“Onua was released in 2001 as one of the original six Toa sets. Onua will swing his arms up and down when the gear on his back is turned. This function can be used to try to knock off the mask of another Toa or Rahi set.”
Full review at biosector01.com
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About Bionicle Toa Mata

The Toa Mata are the main heroes of LEGO BIONICLE and comprised of Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Pohatu, Onua, and Kopaka. They were the first Toa and where originally just known as Toa. When they were submersed in energized protodermis and came out with enhanced powers and abilities, Toa Tahu renamed them the Toa Nuva. Their powers included strong control over their element, personal tools used mainly for directing their elemental power, and a Kanohi Mask granting an additional ability. On Mata Nui the Toa each collected additional Kanohi Masks that allowed them to use the powers that their brother Toa have.

Toa Mata was introduced in 2001 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today, 8534 Tahu is the most valuable Toa Mata set with an estimated new/sealed value of $407.
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Mighty as the earth
Wise and powerful, Onua has huge, clawed hands to dig tunnels in the ground and infrared vision to allow him to see in the dark. Turn the wheel on his back to move his powerful arms!
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