LEGO 40581 BIONICLE Tahu and Takua GWP recreates more than one set

Diving into nostalgia again, the next LEGO gift-with-purchase, 40581 BIONICLE Tahu & Taku recreates more than one set. 

Like previous retro GWPs, 40581 BIONICLE Tahu & Takua is a direct recreation of a specific LEGO BIONICLE model, similar to how 40580 Blacktron Cruiser is based on 6894 Invader and 40567 Forest Hideout is inspired by 6054 Forestmen’s Hideout. 

However, 40581 BIONICLE Taku and Takua doesn’t just recreate 8534 Tahu from 2001 as that set only included Tahu and not Takua. Takua has only ever been included in 8595 Takua and Pewku from 2003. 

While Pewku is not featured in the GWP, Takua’s inclusion makes sense as he is important to the narrative of the theme as the first Matoran to be created and eventually became the Toa of Light. His inclusion is another dose of nostalgia for BIONICLE enthusiasts, the likely target audience for 40581 BIONICLE Tahu & Takua. 

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The LEGO BIONICLE GWP will be available from January 27 through February 9 (or while stocks last), with orders above £90 / $100 / €100 but the exact themes included in the deal have yet to be confirmed. 

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