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LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1)

The Mata Nui (8989-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in July 2009 and retired in July 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year 30 days.

This LEGO set has 52 pieces and had a RRP of $12.99 (£8.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.25c (0.17p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 2,395.6% and now has a value of $324.17 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $145.31 1
Feb 22 $162.82 0
Mar 22 $180.33 0
Apr 22 $197.84 0
May 22 $215.34 0
Jun 22 $236.35 1
Jul 22 $224.10 0
Aug 22 $211.84 0
Sep 22 $201.34 1
Oct 22 $201.34 0
Nov 22 $201.34 0
Dec 22 $201.34 0
Jan 23 $201.34 0
Feb 23 $197.84 2
Mar 23 $194.33 0
Apr 23 $190.83 0
May 23 $187.33 0
Jun 23 $183.83 0
Jul 23 $180.33 0
Aug 23 $176.83 0
Sep 23 $173.33 0
Oct 23 $169.82 0
Nov 23 $166.32 0
Dec 23 $162.82 0
Jan 24 $159.32 0
Feb 24 $155.82 0
Mar 24 $152.32 0
Apr 24 $148.81 0
May 24 $145.31 0
Jun 24 $141.81 0
Jul 24 $138.31 0
Aug 24 $148.81 1
Sep 24 $180.33 0
Oct 24 $211.84 0
Nov 24 $243.36 0
Dec 24 $274.87 0
Jan 25 $306.38 0
Feb 25 $337.90 0
Mar 25 $369.41 0
Apr 25 $400.92 0
May 25 $428.94 2

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 8 sales of the Mata Nui set since Jan 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: Mata Nui

Theme: Bionicle

Sub Theme: Glatorian Legends

Set number: 8989-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 10 months

Pieces: 52

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jul 1, 2009
UK Flag Jul 1, 2009
EU Flag Jul 1, 2009
Retired:
US Flag Jul 31, 2010
UK Flag Jul 31, 2010
EU Flag Jul 31, 2010

Shelf life: 1 year, 1 month

RRP:
US Flag $12.99
GB Flag £8.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.250c
GB Flag 0.173p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $324.17

Increase from RRP: 2,395.6%

Yearly ROI: 151.3%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Mata Nui has 52 pieces and is ranked 10003 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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10003rd biggest LEGO set ever made
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51st biggest LEGO Bionicle set
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3120th most valuable LEGO set
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21st most valuable LEGO Bionicle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) worth?

The LEGO Mata Nui is currently worth $324.17 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $12.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Mata Nui?

The LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) contains 52 pieces, making it the 10003rd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Mata Nui retired?

Yes, the LEGO Mata Nui has been retired. It was retired in July 2010 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 Mata Nui released?

The LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) was released in July 2009 as part of the Bionicle theme.

Is the LEGO Mata Nui a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Mata Nui has increased in value by 2,395.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 151.3%.

Price data last updated: May 25

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