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8540 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Vakama
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8540 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Vakama
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LEGO 8540 Vakama is a Bionicle set from 2001 valued at $50 for new and sealed sets, up 1586% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.32% since release. Used copies are valued between $15 and $19 depending on condition. Momentum is balanced for now, as growth that outpaces similar sets offsets cooling member interest.

Vakama Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Vakama since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8540 Vakama is a Bionicle Turaga set released in 2001, containing 28 pieces. The build depicts Turaga Vakama in red and orange, wearing a Noble Kanohi Huna and carrying a staff, with a rear lever that actuates an arm-swinging function. An identical promotional version, 1417 Vakama, was distributed with Kabaya candy in Japan in 2001. The same build was also issued in different packaging as a Woolworths polybag in the United Kingdom in 2003.

At around $50 for a sealed copy, Vakama has averaged 7.3% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $82 within five years. The average used price is $16 for those in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) Bionicle Vakama Turaga Sealed 8540 Mata Nui Huna Kanohi Mask $69.10
+37.0%
(SK) Vakama from BrickLink seller Freya_Ent $51.14
+1.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Bionicle Turaga 8540: Vakama
$13.99
-12.6%
(US) Used - 2001 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Elder Vakama of Fire - No Rubber Band #8540 4" h
$15.99
-0.1%
(US) Used - Bionicle Turaga Vakama 8540 Figure Vintage 2001 Orange Huna Mask Staff
$16.00
(US) Used - Bionicle Turaga Vakama 8540 Complete Vintage 2001 Mata Nui Fire Elder
$17.99
(FR) Used - 8540 Bionicle Mata Nui Turaga Vakama Robot Complete 2001 -C45
$18.33
(US) Used - Bionicle Turaga 8540 Vakama Complete (No Instructions or Box) Year 2001
$19.95

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8540 Vakama.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set is outpacing its theme, but member demand is cooling, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Bionicle
High demand but falling
12 months agoToday
Supply
Listings steady
New copies listed online, this week
Typical for Bionicle
Growth vs peers-7% typical for Turaga
+1% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:8% bearish·80% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Bionicle Vakama sets

#3 of 4
By growth since retail, +1,586%
+1,508%+2,955%
In the bottom half of the group.
$1.80 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.80
Typical
$3.02
About 40% below the group's typical value per piece.
#1 of 3
Used value as a share of new, 32%
9%32%
Used copies keep the most of their new value in the group.
#3 of 5 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Bionicle Vakama setsValueSince retail
8601-2 San Diego Comic-Con 2004 Toa Vakama$349+1,646%
8601 Vakama$244+2,955%
8736 Toa Hordika Vakama$145+1,508%
4228383 Vakama$85-
8540 Vakama$50+1,586%

Related Sets

1417 Vakama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
1417 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Vakama
promotional
Value $109.65
Annual growth 8.5%

Bionicle Vakama Sets

8736 Toa Hordika Vakama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Hordika
Year 2005
Pieces 48
Availability Retired
8736 LEGO Bionicle Toa Hordika Vakama
Retail $8.99
Value $144.58
Growth  +1508.2%
Annual growth 8.9%

8601-2 San Diego Comic-Con 2004 Toa Vakama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Metru
Year 2004
Pieces 48
Availability Retired
8601-2 LEGO Bionicle Toa Metru San Diego Comic-Con 2004 Toa Vakama
Retail $19.99
Value $348.93
Growth  +1645.5%
Annual growth 13.7%

8601 Vakama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Toa Metru
Year 2004
Pieces 48
Availability Retired
8601 LEGO Bionicle Toa Metru Vakama
Retail $7.99
Value $244.13
Growth  +2955.4%
Annual growth 10.0%

4228383 Vakama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2003
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
4228383 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Vakama
promotional
Value $84.57
Annual growth 5.4%

Sets in Bionicle / Turaga

1420 Nuju

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 29
Availability Retired
1420 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Nuju
promotional
Value $122.33
Annual growth 8.1%

8542 Onewa

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 29
Availability Retired
8542 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Onewa
Retail $2.99
Value $54.97
Growth  +1738.5%
Annual growth 8.2%

8544 Nuju

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 29
Availability Retired
8544 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Nuju
Retail $2.99
Value $39.97
Growth  +1236.8%
Annual growth 7.6%

8545 Whenua

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
8545 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Whenua
Retail $2.99
Value $29.93
Growth  +901.0%
Annual growth 6.9%

1419 Nokama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 27
Availability Retired
1419 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Nokama
promotional
Value $129.91
Annual growth 10.2%

8543 Nokama

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 27
Availability Retired
8543 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Nokama
Retail $2.99
Value $19.60
Growth  +555.5%
Annual growth 5.5%

1418 Matau

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 25
Availability Retired
1418 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Matau
promotional
Value $43.51
Annual growth 3.4%

8541 Matau

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Turaga
Year 2001
Pieces 25
Availability Retired
8541 LEGO Bionicle Turaga Matau
Retail $2.99
Value $69.69
Growth  +2230.8%
Annual growth 8.7%

Vakama Questions

What does LEGO 8540 Vakama sell for now?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Vakama is $50. On the used market, expect to pay around $16.

Can you still buy LEGO 8540 Vakama from LEGO?

No. Vakama has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 8540 Vakama worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $2.99 in shops, Vakama has risen 1,586% in value, about 7.3% a year. That is in line with the Turaga average of 7.1% a year.

Will LEGO 8540 Vakama go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. By this time next year, the forecast has Vakama near $58, about 16% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What is the piece count of LEGO 8540 Vakama?

Vakama is built from 28 pieces, about $0.11 each at retail.

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Vakama Reviews

17 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“8540 Vakama resembles a small figure, with two arms, two legs, and a head. One arm is holding a staff. A mask is placed in his face area, like all other BIONICLE figures. Vakama wears a Noble Kanohi Huna, a mask shared with several other sets but in different colors. Vakama... More can be combined with Matau, Whenua, Onewa, Nuju, and Nokama to make a Turaga-Nui.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
“Vakama has some cool features and his body is in orange,black,and red.On his back there is a little mechanism to make his left arm move up and down.I really enjoyed this set because it was very easy to build.I mostly like his mask.Pros:Orange mask,Mechanism to move arm,I... More like the staff of fire, Unique colors, Vakama is taller than Nokama.”
Full review at brickset.com
BIONICLEsector01
“Vakama wears an orange Noble Huna. A lever is present on Vakama's back, connected to his right arm, so lowering it causes him to lift his Firestaff. The arm is automatically lowered due to a rubber band connecting the lever to his neck.”
Full review at biosector01.com

About Bionicle Turaga

Turaga BIONICLE is what a Toa warrior becomes when they give away all of their powers. Turaga are wise and venerable and rule Matoran villages. Turaga will also assist Toa on their journeys.

Turaga consists of 11 sets that ran from 2001 to 2003. As of today, 1419 Nokama is the most valuable Turaga set with an estimated new/sealed value of $130.
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Famous for his quick temper and great courage, Vakama is the protector of the legend of Tahu and is Turaga of the village of fire.
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