Take Flight!
With the Axalara T9

Relive the Bionicle era with this 693-piece Battle Vehicle set from 2008. Includes a special-edition Lewa Nuva figure adapted for aerial combat!

🏛 Bionicle
Set #8943

Axalara T9

The Axalara T9 is a unique and memorable Bionicle vehicle.

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Who it's for
Intermediate build Perfect for Bionicle fans and Technic enthusiasts seeking a complex and rewarding build experience.
Build
693 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$79.99 list price · 11.5¢ per piece
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.2 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Axalara T9's unique design and intricate Technic build, but some find the color scheme less appealing than other Bionicle sets. The set is praised for its impressive size and display value, though the complexity may be overwhelming for younger builders.

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$79.99
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📝 Our Take

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The Axalara T9 is a unique and memorable Bionicle vehicle. Released in 2008, it represents a fascinating blend of Technic and Bionicle elements, creating a sleek and powerful flying machine that stands out even among other Bionicle sets.

This set is perfect for Bionicle enthusiasts and Technic builders looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. The build is intricate, involving a variety of Technic components, and the final model is impressive in size and design, making it a great display piece.

Skip this if you prefer simpler builds or are not a fan of the Bionicle aesthetic. The set's complex Technic construction might be daunting for beginners, and those unfamiliar with Bionicle may not appreciate its unique style. Consider other vehicle-based Technic sets if you prefer a more realistic look.

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🧱 Building Experience

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693
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Intricate Technic construction of the vehicle frame
  • Integration of Bionicle elements for aesthetics and functionality
  • Working landing gear and firing mechanisms
  • Large wingspan and impressive display presence

📈 Investment Analysis

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⏳ Retired
The Axalara T9, as a retired Bionicle set, holds moderate investment potential. Its age and the popularity of the Bionicle theme contribute to its value. The set's rising price trend indicates increasing demand among collectors. While not as iconic as some other LEGO themes, Bionicle has a dedicated fanbase that drives up the value of well-preserved sets. However, the investment potential is limited by the availability of the set on the secondary market and the overall condition of the set and box.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Axalara T9 is unique within the Bionicle theme due to its large size and intricate Technic construction. Compared to other Bionicle sets, it offers a more complex building experience and a more impressive display model. However, its price point is higher than most standard Bionicle sets. Collectors interested in similar large-scale Bionicle vehicles might also consider the Toa Terrain Crawler (8929-1).

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count
693
Parts cataloged in this inventory
88 unique parts, 693 pieces
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 6× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 73× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 5× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 2× Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32014 4× Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 12× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 3× Red
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 22× Red
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 10× Red
Technic Knob Wheel Technic Knob Wheel
Part #: 32072 10× Black
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 17× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Double with Axle Hole Technic Pin Doubl...
Part #: 32138 8× Black
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 7× Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 7× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32192 2× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32278 21× Black
Technic Link 1 x 9 Technic Link 1 x 9
Part #: 32293 3× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 6× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 4× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Bent (4 - 4) Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32348 6× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 5× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 8× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 2× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 10× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 2× Red
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 6× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 4× Red
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 14× Tan
Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Pin / Crank Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 33299a 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 24 Tooth Crown with Reinforcements [New Style] Technic Gear 24 T...
Part #: 3650c 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 10× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 13× Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 2× Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 6× Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 1× Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 30× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 3× Black
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 2× Tan
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c 3× White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 1× White
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 15× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41239 7× Red
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside] Technic Tooth 1 x...
Part #: 41669 6× Trans-Neon Green
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 8× Light Bluish Gray
Wheel 43.2 x 26 Technic Racing Small with 3 Pinholes Wheel 43.2 x 26 T...
Part #: 41896 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 11× Red
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 8× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 22× Blue
Large Figure Weapon Blade, Air Katana Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 44033 2× Pearl Light Gray
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 3× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam Rotor 3 Blade Thin Technic Beam Roto...
Part #: 44374 2× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Weapon Staff (Staff of Light Blade) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 44813 2× Pearl Light Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 24× Light Bluish Gray
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints, and 3 Holes (Rahkshi) Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 45749 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Foot, Toa Metru Large Figure Foot...
Part #: 47298 2× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 47306 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Head Connector Block (Toa Metru) Large Figure Head...
Part #: 47312 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Weapon Staff, Vahki Staff of Loyalty (Bordakh) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 47337 3× Pearl Light Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 48989 12× Light Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 8× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Limb Cover (Toa Inika) Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 53543 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 53545 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Torso Cover, Armour, Toa Inika (Type 1) Large Figure Tors...
Part #: 53546 1× Lime
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) Large Figure Skel...
Part #: 53548 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Projectile, Large Figure Weapon, Zamor Sphere / Ball Projectile, Large...
Part #: 54821 8× Pearl Light Gray
Wheel 18mm x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18mm x 14mm...
Part #: 55982 6× Light Bluish Gray
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...
Part #: 56145 5× Light Bluish Gray
Large Figure Weapon, Claw, Triple, with 2 Pin Holes Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 56160 2× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Weapon Blade, Double / Shield Half (Toa Mahri Nuparu) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 57529 4× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Head Connector Block Eye/Brain Stalk - Short Large Figure Head...
Part #: 57536 1× Trans-Neon Green
Large Figure Weapon Blade, Mahri Matoran Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 57563 3× Pearl Light Gray
Technic Panel Dome 7 x 7 x 5 with Pin Holes Technic Panel Dom...
Part #: 57587 2× Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 24× Red
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Closed Sides, Squared Ends Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 60176 5× Lime
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Engine / Jet Pack (Toa Lewa) Large Figure Engi...
Part #: 60930 2× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Wing Large Figure Wing
Part #: 60935 2× Pearl Light Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector 2 x 7 with Two Ball Joint Sockets [Squared Ends] Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 61054 4× Lime
Large Figure Wing, Small Large Figure Wing...
Part #: 61800 2× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Armor Panel / Shield Large Figure Armo...
Part #: 61805 3× Red
Large Figure Mask Heads-Up Display Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 61813 1× Trans-Medium Blue
Large Figure Mask Miru Nuva [(Adaptive Armour Style B) Large Figure Mask...
Part #: 61815 1× Lime
Launcher, Large Figure Weapon Cannon, Midak Skyblaster with Black Housing [Complete Assembly] Launcher, Large F...
Part #: 62233 2× Pearl Light Gray
Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface Technic Panel Cur...
Part #: 62531 12× Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 10× Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 58× Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 9× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6629 3× Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 2× Red
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 6× White
The set features a good quantity of Technic pins and axles, making it a valuable source for builders working on Technic projects. The inclusion of red curved panels also adds to its appeal for MOC building.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick (21x) $4.20
Red Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface (12x) $3.60
Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots (58x) $5.80
Light Bluish Gray Technic Axle 5 (17x) $2.55
Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots (73x) $7.30
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$23.45

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Alternate futuristic aircraft designs
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Charts Inventory Statistics

89
Unique Parts
693
Piece Count
693
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
16
Spare Parts
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