LEGO 8541 Matau is a Bionicle set from 2001 valued at $70 for new and sealed sets, up 2231% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.69% since release. On the used market, values range from $16 to $19 based on condition.
LEGO 8541 Matau is a Bionicle Turaga set released in 2001, containing 25 pieces. It depicts Turaga Matau, Turaga of the village of Air, and includes a Noble Kanohi Mahiki mask, a Kau Kau Staff, Matau’s Badge of Office, and a back lever that raises or lowers his saw. The set can be combined with Vakama, Nokama, Nuju, Whenua, and Onewa to form the Turaga-Nui. An identical promotional version, 1418 Matau, was released with Kabaya candy in Japan in 2001.
A sealed Matau is worth about $70. It has grown by roughly 8.7% a year since retiring, and our forecast adds another 10% or so next year. The average used price is $16 for those in good overall condition.