LEGO Mata Nui 8989-1
LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) is worth about $400 on the secondary market today, against a $19 retail price. It has 52 pieces, belongs to the Bionicle theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. It c
- Set number
- 8989-1
- Theme
- Bionicle
- Subtheme
- Glatorian Legends
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 52
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $19
- Market value
- $400
- Used value
- $35
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Mata Nui (8989-1) worth?
LEGO Mata Nui is worth approximately $400 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Mata Nui retired?
Yes — Mata Nui (8989-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Mata Nui gone up in value?
Yes. Mata Nui launched at $19 and now trades around $400, an increase of 2005.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Mata Nui?
At its $19 retail price across 52 pieces, Mata Nui works out to about $0.365 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Mata Nui a good investment?
Mata Nui currently trades 2005.3% above its $19 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Mata Nui so expensive?
Mata Nui was released in 2009 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.