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8534 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Tahu
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8534 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Tahu
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LEGO 8534 Tahu is a Bionicle set from 2001 valued at $408 for new and sealed sets, up 5742% from an original retail price of $6.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 11.31% since release. Used copies are valued between $27 and $35 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $395 and $473.

Tahu Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tahu since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8534 Tahu is a Bionicle Toa Mata set released in 2001, containing 33 pieces. The build depicts Toa Tahu with a flaming sword and a back-mounted gear mechanism that raises and lowers his sword arm. It includes the red Kanohi Hau, the Great Mask of Shielding, and represents Tahu, the leader of the Toa Mata in the early Bionicle storyline. The set was issued in two versions, with variant 8534-2 adding a mini CD-ROM.

A new and sealed Tahu is currently valued at around $408, with annual growth of about 11.3% that is expected to level off to around 8.5% in the coming year, making it a solid investment. The average used price is $29 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $440 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $446 to $502.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Lego Bionicle Mata Toa Tahu 8534 - Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$400.00
(ES) Tahu from BrickLink seller UteboNui $391.75
-4.1%
(US) BIONICLE: Tahu (8534) $450.00
+10.2%
(US) Tahu from BrickLink seller NebulaBricks $461.06
+12.9%
(CA) Tahu from BrickLink seller samsam2 $489.85
+19.9%
(US) Technic Bionicle Tahu 2001 8534 SEALED $529.99
+29.8%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Lego Bionicle Toa 8534 Tahu - Used Complete - No Instructions or Canister - 2001 Retired $29.99

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8534 Tahu.

Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Neutral
Since retirement, 8534 Tahu has held steady despite listings dropping by half. Member interest is rising for this Bionicle Toa Mata set, though it has grown slower than similar retired sets over the past year.
DemandTop 1% in Bionicle
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Bionicle
Listings down 20% this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+56% typical for Toa Mata
+41% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:15% bearish·45% neutral·40% bullish
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7116 Tahu

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8572 Tahu Nuva

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Year 2002
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Availability Retired
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Growth  +2739.3%
Annual growth 9.2%

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 $130.00
Growth  +1759.8%
Annual growth 9.2%

8535 Lewa

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 36
Availability Retired
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Retail $6.99
Value $243.67
Growth  +3386.0%
Annual growth 10.1%

8533 Gali

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 35
Availability Retired
8533 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Gali
Retail $6.99
Value $177.63
Growth  +2441.2%
Annual growth 9.6%

8536 Kopaka

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
8536 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Kopaka
Retail $6.99
Value $279.98
Growth  +3905.4%
Annual growth 10.8%

8532 Onua

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Mata
Year 2001
Pieces 30
Availability Retired
8532 LEGO Bionicle Toa Mata Onua
Retail $6.99
Value $239.66
Growth  +3328.6%
Annual growth 10.3%

My Collection

Tahu Reviews

46 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“Tahu was released in 2001. As a Toa Mata, Tahu carried a fire sword, and when a gear in his back was turned, his arm with the sword would move up and down. He wore a red Kanohi Hau, the Great Mask of Shielding. In the 2003 storyline, Tahu was released in his new form as a... More Toa Nuva in the set 8572 Tahu Nuva. An entirely new set based on the original Tahu figure was released in 2010 as part of the BIONICLE Stars subtheme, 7116 Tahu.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Eurobricks
“I feel that Tahu was a real Classic for his time. He set the mood right, and the set was a great change from the Slizers. A few problems though, included the lack of moveability.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
BIONICLEsector01
“Tahu's right arm can be swung by turning a gear in his back. This function can be used to try to knock off the mask of another Toa or Rahi set.”
Full review at biosector01.com

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/factory sealed value of $408.
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Tahu, the Toa of fire, is respected for his power and feared for his quick temper. He can surf on molten lava and cut through solid rock with his sword of flames! Use the wheel on his back to raise and lower his sword.
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