LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra 8538-1
LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra (8538-1) is estimated at about $387 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $70). Retired 2002 · 633 pieces · 2001 Bionicle.
- Set number
- 8538-1
- Theme
- Bionicle
- Subtheme
- Rahi
- Year
- 2001
- Pieces
- 633
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $70
- Market value
- $387 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $164
- Released
- 2001
- Retirement
- Retired in 2002
Muaka & Kane-ra value by year
From $106 in 2016 to $387 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +265%. Its highest year was 2026, at $383.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $387 | +33.1% |
| 2026 (so far) | $383 | +31.9% |
| 2025 | $290 | −1.0% |
| 2024 | $293 | −16.9% |
| 2023 | $353 | +62.3% |
| 2022 | $217 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $216 | +30.9% |
| 2020 | $165 | +34.4% |
| 2019 | $123 | +19.9% |
| 2018 | $102 | −3.4% |
| 2017 | $106 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | $106 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra (8538-1) worth?
LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra is worth approximately $387 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra retired?
Yes — Muaka & Kane-ra (8538-1) 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 Muaka & Kane-ra gone up in value?
Yes. Muaka & Kane-ra launched at $70 and now trades around $387, an increase of 452.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Muaka & Kane-ra?
At its $70 retail price across 633 pieces, Muaka & Kane-ra works out to about $0.111 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra a good investment?
Muaka & Kane-ra currently trades 452.3% above its $70 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 Muaka & Kane-ra so expensive?
Muaka & Kane-ra was released in 2001 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.