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LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra (8538-1)

The Muaka and Kane-ra (8538-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in August 2001 and retired in June 2002 with a shelf life of 10 months 29 days.

This LEGO set has 633 pieces and had a RRP of $69.99 (£44.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.07p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 304.7% and now has a value of $283.24 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $294.13 1
Mar 22 $364.16 1
Apr 22 $292.38 1
May 22 $311.64 0
Jun 22 $330.89 0
Jul 22 $350.15 0
Aug 22 $367.66 1
Sep 22 $378.16 0
Oct 22 $388.67 0
Nov 22 $399.17 0
Dec 22 $409.68 0
Jan 23 $420.18 0
Feb 23 $430.69 1
Mar 23 $395.67 0
Apr 23 $360.66 0
May 23 $325.64 1
Jun 23 $346.65 0
Jul 23 $367.66 0
Aug 23 $388.67 0
Sep 23 $409.68 0
Oct 23 $430.69 0
Nov 23 $453.45 1
Dec 23 $477.96 0
Jan 24 $502.47 0
Feb 24 $528.73 1
Mar 24 $491.96 0
Apr 24 $455.20 0
May 24 $418.43 1
Jun 24 $385.17 0
Jul 24 $351.90 0
Aug 24 $318.64 0
Sep 24 $285.37 0
Oct 24 $252.11 2
Nov 24 $266.12 0
Dec 24 $280.12 0
Jan 25 $294.13 0
Feb 25 $308.13 0
Mar 25 $322.14 0
Apr 25 $336.15 0
May 25 $350.15 0
Jun 25 $362.41 1
Jul 25 $344.90 1
Aug 25 $402.67 2
Sep 25 $416.68 0
Oct 25 $430.69 0
Nov 25 $442.94 1
Dec 25 $341.40 2

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 18 sales of the Muaka and Kane-ra set since Feb 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: Muaka and Kane-ra

Theme: Bionicle

Sub Theme: Rahi

Set number: 8538-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 23 years, 11 months

Pieces: 633

Minifigures: 0

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

Shelf life: 11 months

RRP:
US Flag $69.99
GB Flag £44.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.111c
GB Flag 0.071p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $283.24

Increase from RRP: 304.7%

Yearly ROI: 12.7%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Muaka and Kane-ra has 633 pieces and is ranked 1791 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, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

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1791st biggest LEGO set ever made
Gold medal
1st biggest LEGO Bionicle set
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1145th most valuable LEGO set
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5th most valuable LEGO Bionicle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra (8538-1) worth?

The LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra is currently worth $283.24 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $69.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra?

The LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra (8538-1) contains 633 pieces, making it the 1791st biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra retired?

Yes, the LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra 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 Muaka and Kane-ra released?

The LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra (8538-1) was released in August 2001 as part of the Bionicle theme.

Is the LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Muaka and Kane-ra has increased in value by 304.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 12.7%.

Price data last updated: Dec 25

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