About Takanuva
Takanuva (8596-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set from 2003 valued at $85.02 on BrickLink. It contains 69 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $194.87 vs $85.02 used — a 129% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
- This is a vintage set (2003). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
Parts (69)
Technic, Axle 1L with Tow Ball
Light Gray
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Black×2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
Dark Gray×2
Technic, Pin 3/4
Dark Gray×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees
Black×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Dark Gray×3
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5 degrees
Dark Gray
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 5
Red
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees
Light Gray
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees
Black×2
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Dark Gray×4
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
Black×6
Technic, Gear Knob Cog Wheel with Axle Hole (+ Orientation)
Dark Gray×3
Technic, Axle 5L
Light Gray×6
Technic, Pin Double with Axle Hole
Black
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Open Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
White×6
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Open Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
Pearl Light Gray
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135 degrees
Black×2
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel
Light Gray
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Light Gray×2
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 15
Dark Gray×2
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
Dark Gray
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 4 - Axle Holes
Dark Gray×12
Technic Ball Joint
Black
Bionicle Foot with Ball Joint Socket 3 x 6 x 2 1/3, Rounded Tops
White×2
Bionicle Body Torso Trunk Gearbox
White
Bionicle Mask Hau
Dark Gray
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
Dark Gray
Bionicle Head Connector Block 3 x 4 x 1 2/3
White
Bionicle Head Connector Block 3 x 4 x 1 2/3
Dark Gray
Bionicle Head Connector Block Eye / Brain Stalk
Trans-Neon Yellow
Technic, Axle 4L
Black×3
Technic, Axle 6L
Black×2
Technic, Axle 8L
Black×3
Technic, Axle 12L
Black×2
Technic Bush
Light Gray×10
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Tan×3
Bionicle Weapon 5 x 5 Shield with 3 Top Fins
Pearl Light Gray
Bionicle Foot with Ball Joint Socket 2 x 3 x 5
Pearl Light Gray×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes
Red×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes
Pearl Light Gray×4
Rubber Band / Belt Holder 2 x 4 x 2 1/3
Dark Gray
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Dark Gray
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Black
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Light Gray×7
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
Blue×9
Bionicle Toa Nuva Leg Section
White×4
Bionicle Chest Armor, Toa Nuva
Flat Dark Gold
Bionicle Weapon Air Katana
Pearl Light Gray×3
Bionicle Toa Nuva Climbing Claw / Kodan Ball Half
Pearl Light Gray×2
Bionicle Rahkshi Chest Section
Dark Gray×6
Bionicle Rahkshi Kraata Holder
Dark Gray×6
Bionicle Rahkshi Back Cover with Groove
Pearl Light Gray×6
Bionicle Weapon Staff of Light Blade
Pearl Light Gray
Bionicle Mask Avohkii
Flat Dark Gold
Bionicle Mask Avohkii with Gold Glitter Coating Pattern
Trans-Clear
Bionicle Weapon 5 x 5 Shield with Gear Tips
Pearl Light Gray×2
Technic, Axle 3L
Light Gray×11
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Black×5
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with x Hole x Orientation)
Pearl Light Gray×4
Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Black×3
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Black×8
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
Dark Gray×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Pearl Light Gray×4
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm
Pearl Light Gray×2
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 11L / 8.8cm
Pearl Light Gray×2
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 16L / 12.8cm
Pearl Light Gray×2
Bionicle Shoulder Armor, Toa Nuva
Flat Dark Gold×2
Rubber Belt Small (Round Cross Section) - Approx. 2 x 2
White×2Common questions about Takanuva
How much is LEGO Takanuva (8596-1) worth?
Takanuva sells for an average of $85.02 used and $194.87 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
Is LEGO Takanuva (8596-1) retired?
Yes, Takanuva was released in 2003 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my Takanuva set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.