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LEGO Pohatu (8531-1)

The Pohatu (8531-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in February 2001 and retired in June 2002 with a shelf life of 1 year and 4 months 29 days.

This LEGO set has 49 pieces and had a RRP of $7.99 (£4.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.16c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 1,201.9% and now has a value of $104.02 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jun 22 $163.69 2
Jul 22 $153.02 1
Aug 22 $151.24 0
Sep 22 $149.46 0
Oct 22 $147.68 0
Nov 22 $145.90 0
Dec 22 $144.12 0
Jan 23 $145.90 1
Feb 23 $147.68 0
Mar 23 $149.46 0
Apr 23 $153.02 2
May 23 $156.58 1
Jun 23 $188.60 0
Jul 23 $220.63 1
Aug 23 $167.25 1
Sep 23 $169.03 1
Oct 23 $158.36 2
Nov 23 $16.01 1
Dec 23 $154.80 1
Jan 24 $160.14 1
Feb 24 $160.14 0
Mar 24 $160.14 0
Apr 24 $160.14 0
May 24 $160.14 0
Jun 24 $160.14 0
Jul 24 $156.58 1
Aug 24 $137.01 0
Sep 24 $117.43 0
Oct 24 $97.86 0
Nov 24 $78.29 0
Dec 24 $58.72 0
Jan 25 $35.59 1
Feb 25 $76.51 0
Mar 25 $117.43 0
Apr 25 $158.36 0
May 25 $199.28 0
Jun 25 $236.65 1
Jul 25 $186.83 0
Aug 25 $137.01 0
Sep 25 $85.41 1
Oct 25 $167.25 1
Nov 25 $137.01 1
Dec 25 $151.24 2

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 23 sales of the Pohatu set since Jun 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

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Set details

Name: Pohatu

Theme: Bionicle

Sub Theme: Toa

Set number: 8531-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 23 years, 10 months

Pieces: 49

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Feb 1, 2001
UK Flag Feb 1, 2001
EU Flag Feb 1, 2001
Retired:
US Flag Jun 30, 2002
UK Flag Jun 30, 2002
EU Flag Jun 30, 2002

Shelf life: 1 year, 5 months

RRP:
US Flag $7.99
GB Flag £4.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.163c
GB Flag 0.102p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $104.02

Increase from RRP: 1,201.9%

Yearly ROI: 50.4%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Pohatu has 49 pieces and is ranked 10340 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Technic, Axle 3L

Stats

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10340th biggest LEGO set ever made
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48th biggest LEGO Bionicle set
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3067th most valuable LEGO set
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25th most valuable LEGO Bionicle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Pohatu (8531-1) worth?

The LEGO Pohatu is currently worth $104.02 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $7.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Pohatu?

The LEGO Pohatu (8531-1) contains 49 pieces, making it the 10340th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Pohatu retired?

Yes, the LEGO Pohatu has been retired. It was retired in June 2002 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

When was the LEGO Pohatu released?

The LEGO Pohatu (8531-1) was released in February 2001 as part of the Bionicle theme.

Is the LEGO Pohatu a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Pohatu has increased in value by 1,201.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 50.4%.

Price data last updated: Dec 25

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