LEGO 8541 Matau is a Bionicle set from 2001 valued at $63 for new and sealed sets, up 2006% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.56% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $18 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 new and sealed Matau is currently valued at around $63, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $65 to $68. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $68 within the next year.