Tag: LEGO Bionicle

Here’s How You Can Get Your LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Set

Last week, the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set was revealed to be the next gift-with-purchase set. However, LEGO is still keeping this under wraps considering that we still have several promotional sets that are still active, particularly the LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575). If you’re looking to bag this one, you have until tomorrow, January 25, to avail of this set with qualifying purchases. But if you’ve set your sights on getting the latest Bionicle set, then read on because LEGO has released the details on how to get them.

In an email sent by the company to all LEGO affiliates, we now know when and how to avail of the  LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) gift-with-purchase set. There has been plenty of mixed reactions regarding this one, but still, it’s great to see LEGO offering this classic theme back to AFOLs who grew up with the Bionicle theme.

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From January 27 to February 9, 2023, you can have the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set for free for a minimum qualifying purchase of any LEGO City, Monkie Kid, Ninjago, Friends, DOTS, Creator 3-in-1, and Classic sets worth $95 above. As it seems, LEGO is giving its non-licensed themes a boost during the next few weeks.

Valued at $17, the said Bionicle promotional has a lower spending limit than previous ones. For example, the LEGO Houses of the World (40583) has a qualifying purchase of $250 or more for you to avail of it. The LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) also has a higher qualifying purchase of $190 and more when offered during the first two weeks of January.

The LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set promo is not yet live over at LEGO’s Offers and Promotions page, but we can expect this to be up in the next couple of days. Here’s another look at what we can expect from this classic throwback set.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)

219 pieces | $16.99 | Coming soon as a gift-with-purchase set

In 2001, The LEGO Group introduced a new theme that would become a sensation: BIONICLE®. This story of mighty heroes with elemental powers took the world by storm, inspiring comics, novels, and movies. Now two of the theme’s most popular characters return with this LEGO® Icons BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) set. The articulated action figures come with a fire sword and a disc-thrower accessory. The set also includes a lava display stand, so you can pay tribute to BIONICLE in your home or office.

  • Get reacquainted with heroes – Tahu and Takua are articulated action figures of iconic heroes from the LEGO® BIONICLE® theme, complete with a fire sword and a disc thrower.
  • Watch them surf on lava – The set includes a lava display stand, allowing the duo to surf on the rivers of molten lava that flow from the Mangai volcano.
  • Dimensions – This product measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high and 2 in. (6 cm) wide.

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LEGO Designers Share the Inspiration Behind the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Set

The LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP or gift-with-purchase set was revealed last week. And in case you missed it, it will be our next promotional set from January 27 to February 9 with a single-receipt qualifying purchase of LEGO products worth $100 and more.

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The next gift-with-purchase set will be the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581). 

Frankly, the reveal was welcomed with mixed reactions from LEGO adult fans of the classic theme. You just need to read some of the comments on our Facebook page to get a sense of the response.

To help long-time fans of the LEGO Bionicle theme understand the inspiration behind this latest promotional offering, LEGO designers and fellow Bionicle aficionados Nick Vás and George Gilliatt shared on Twitter their thoughts about their creation. They showcased the intricate details and visuals of the new designs, giving fans a better understanding of their work.

Considering both Nick and George saw the start of the theme as kids, no wonder, their creativity and shared passion for the original sets made it all possible. It looks like the team never stopped building Bionicle characters; each of the prototypes shared reveals different building techniques and elements introduced by LEGO in recent years.

And it seems their days of creating Bionicle figures are far from over. The sample models recently revealed by LEGO show the various building techniques and pieces other designers implemented to give this latest Bionicle a modern look. Here are some of the MOCs or prototypes other designers created over the years.

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Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.
LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)
Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.
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Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.

I have to say that this collection of masks will be an instant hit among LEGO Bionicle fans if they were made to become actual LEGO sets. It’s not a long shot to consider since LEGO already came up with a similar series in the likes of the LEGO Brick Sketches.

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Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.

In creating the final model for the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581), six initial designs were considered that highlight the original members of the Toa Mata. Eventually, the legendary Toa of Fire was considered to represent the theme to a whole new generation of LEGO fans.

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All original members of the Toa Mata rendered using some Technic parts. Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.
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The Toa of Fire gets the nod as the next LEGO GWP set. Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.

Another point to consider is their iconic masks. The masks of the Bionicle sets in 2001 were considered the most captivating aspect of the sets. And since production for these collectible parts is no longer available, Nick and George need to work their way around with available pieces. Nick also consulted the LEGO fan community on how people would like to see the theme again after more than 20 years. Here are some of the designs that they drew inspiration from.

You may love it or hate it, but certainly, the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set is a culmination of what fans and designers would like to somewhat see in the theme’s modern iteration. It may not be as close to the original sets we grew up with, considering that Nick and George are limited to certain parts since they need to develop a promotional set. But who knows? Maybe LEGO has something similar or a full-size Bionicle set in the works? I will not be surprised if LEGO decides to go this route considering the recent revival of classic sets targeted at adult fans of LEGO.

If we saw the comeback of the Castles, and Space themes in the form of the LEGO Icons  Lion Knights’ Castle (10305), and Galaxy Explorer (10497), then it’s not impossible to consider that another LEGO Bionicle set might be on the horizon.

So what do you think of this latest LEGO Bionicle promotional set? Do you think it truly captures the theme as we knew them decades ago? Let me know what you think in the comments below.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Set Revealed!

LEGO seems to be on a roll with its recent reveals of gift-with-purchase or GWP sets. And this time, LEGO has revealed another one that fans of the classic Bionicle theme will be glad to have. The LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) has been listed and officially revealed at LEGO.com and is said to be available as a promotional set from January 27 to February 9, 2023.

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Tagged as an 18+ set, this LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) promotional set intends to appeal to adult LEGO fans of the classic theme. Coming in at 219 pieces, the set is valued at $16.99 and features two of the theme’s iconic characters. LEGO is yet to announce the purchase price point for this promo. But if we compare this to another classic promotional released recently, like the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser, for example, we can assume that the upcoming Bionicle-inspired GWP will somewhat require a qualifying LEGO purchase between $100 or so.

For now, let’s take a look at what to expect from this promotional set. Check out its official images and product description below. I’ll update this post once more info comes in.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)

219 pieces | $16.99 | Coming soon as a gift-with-purchase set

In 2001, The LEGO Group introduced a new theme that would become a sensation: BIONICLE®. This story of mighty heroes with elemental powers took the world by storm, inspiring comics, novels, and movies. Now two of the theme’s most popular characters return with this LEGO® Icons BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) set. The articulated action figures come with a fire sword and a disc-thrower accessory. The set also includes a lava display stand, so you can pay tribute to BIONICLE in your home or office.

  • Get reacquainted with heroes – Tahu and Takua are articulated action figures of iconic heroes from the LEGO® BIONICLE® theme, complete with a fire sword and a disc thrower.
  • Watch them surf on lava – The set includes a lava display stand, allowing the duo to surf on the rivers of molten lava that flow from the Mangai volcano.
  • Dimensions – This product measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high and 2 in. (6 cm) wide.

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