LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra 8538-1
LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra (8538-1) is worth about $238 on the secondary market today, against a $127 retail price. It has 633 pieces, belongs to the Bionicle theme and was released in 2001. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mar
- Set number
- 8538-1
- Theme
- Bionicle
- Subtheme
- Rahi
- Year
- 2001
- Pieces
- 633
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $127
- Market value
- $238
- Used value
- $164
- Released
- 2001
- Retirement
- Retired in 2002
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra (8538-1) worth?
LEGO Muaka & Kane-ra is worth approximately $238 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 $127 and now trades around $238, an increase of 87.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Muaka & Kane-ra?
At its $127 retail price across 633 pieces, Muaka & Kane-ra works out to about $0.201 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 87.2% above its $127 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.