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8981 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Tarix
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8981 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Tarix
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LEGO 8981 Tarix is a Bionicle set valued at $105 for new and sealed sets, up 708% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in February 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 10.21% since. Used copies are valued between $24 and $29 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tarix since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8981 Tarix is a Bionicle Glatorian set released in January 2009, containing 57 pieces. The build depicts the Glatorian warrior Tarix and includes twin water blades, a spiked Thornax launcher, and a translucent water-inspired mask. It features fully articulated limbs and a Life Counter for the BIONICLE battle game. As part of the 2009 Glatorian lineup, it supports figure-based combat with Thornax ammunition.

A new and sealed Tarix is currently valued at around $105, with annual growth of 6.8% that is expected to level off to around 6.0% in the coming year. The average used price is $24 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $108 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $105 to $176. The set was available for 14 months, from December 2008 to February 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 8981: BIONICLE Tarix NIB/Factory Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$104.99
(US) Bionicle Glatorian Tarix 8981 Complete Set 57 Pieces Ages 7-16 Canister $105.00
(US) 8981: BIONICLE Tarix NIB/Factory Sealed $110.00
+4.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Tarix $110.25
+5.0%
(US) Bionicle Glatorian Tarix 8981 $134.99
+28.6%
(US) Bionicle 8981 Tarix NEW RARE Blue Water Glatorian Gold Blades Thornax $169.99
+61.9%
(AU) Bionicle Glatorian Tarix #8981 New Factory Sealed 2009 $176.18
+67.8%
(IT) 8981 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Tarix $182.77
+74.1%
(US) New LEGO BIONICLE GLATORIAN TARIX 8981 & 8978 SKRALL Lot $225.00
+114.3%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8981 Tarix.

Sets in Bionicle / Glatorian

8979 Malum

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 59
Availability Retired
8979 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Malum
Retail $12.99
Value $95.70
Growth  +636.7%
Annual growth 8.7%

8980 Gresh

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
8980 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Gresh
Retail $12.99
Value $131.34
Growth  +911.1%
Annual growth 8.3%

8983 Vorox

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 51
Availability Retired
8983 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Vorox
Retail $12.99
Value $171.92
Growth  +1223.5%
Annual growth 10.8%

8978 Skrall

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 50
Availability Retired
8978 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Skrall
Retail $12.99
Value $122.96
Growth  +846.6%
Annual growth 9.4%

8982 Strakk

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 46
Availability Retired
8982 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Strakk
Retail $12.99
Value $202.42
Growth  +1458.3%
Annual growth 11.2%

My Collection

Tarix Reviews

29 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Brickset
“People are saying that Tarix is one of the worst Glatorian. Not true! He is almost better than Vorox or Gresh in my opinion. His water blades are very cool with those gold bases and translucent blue blades. These also make him look cool when you pose him, so it looks like he... More is paring them. The thornax launcher, as always, if you squeeze it in the right place, it fires far.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“Tarduk’s review showcases a solid yet unremarkable addition to the 2009 Bionicle Glatorian series. While the set features appealing recolors, including gold and navy blue elements, and introduces a few new pieces, the Anika build lacks innovation, leading to a sense of familiarity. Despite minor drawbacks like fragile joints and awkward hand designs, the striking helmet design and weapon aesthetics make Tarduk a decent choice.”
 

About Bionicle Glatorian

Glatorian are the BIONICLE Toa-sized sets that consisted of powerful warriors that aid the Agori villagers and fight in arenas. The Element Lords are a special form of the Glatorian, gifted the power of the elements in such a way that they have become that element.

Glatorian was introduced in 2009 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today, 8982 Strakk is the most valuable Glatorian set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $202.
Summary
Bionicle Glatorian Tarix set 8981 was released on December 28, 2008, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $105, while used sets sell around $24.
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Winner of a thousand battles! A brave fighter for the water tribe, Tarix wields twin water blades and a spiked Thornax launcher in the arena. He is one of the most experienced and respected Glatorian, and a fierce but fair foe in the arena. Includes one Life Counter for the new BIONICLE battle game!

Fully articulated limbs allow you to pose your Glatorian Bionicle for work, battle or display!

Victory is within reach for this hero equipped with water inspired mask, translucent water blades & golden elements and functional Thornax launcher!

Member of the Water Tribe allied with #8975 Berix!

Includes life counter for action figure game!

Measures 8" (20cm) tall!
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