LEGO Bionicle: Red TOA Vakama (8601)

Awesome. I bought it for myself because Bionicle was a huge part of my childhood and this specific model is what I needed to add to my collection. It also arrived 3 days before the estimate. So 5 stars for the quick shipping and condition of the item

One of a kind collectible. I'm so glad my nephew loves it.

Received this in a ziploc bag and it was missing the disc.

My son loved this!

Nice toy!

I was 8 years old when my friend gave me LEGO Bionicle: Red Toa Vakama (8601) for my birthday. Before then I had owned all the Toa Nuva and even some of the Rahkshi--but never before had I expected something so different as Toa Vakama. With Toa Vakama came his own disc launcher, an easy-to-grip mask, and much better articulation than what we had ever seen with any of the previous Bionicles.While Toa Vakama is much different in design compared to the Toa Nuva, I will admit there are some downsides to the changes made. For one thing, one of my favorite things about the original toa--being able to move their arms with the turn of a gear--has been neutered. While you can still move his arms, Vakama's movements don't feel as fluid as with the previous toa.Because of Toa Vakama's lack of movement, I will admit this Bionicle isn't as fun to play with as the Toa Nuva. However, Vakama somewhat makes up for this by incorporating a disc launcher. This disc launcher, besides being very stylish in design, is very easy to use. Simply squeeze its sides and the red disc will go flying.To be completely honest, Toa Vakama Metru is a nice addition to the Bionicle toyline, but he'll never top the Toa Nuva. If you're looking for something articulate and manipulatable, buy Toa Vakama.

To start off I have liked Bionicle since the very beginning, so I know a thing or two about it.In a short summary of this toy, I think it is very cool. I just have one pet peeve, not making the toy any better or worse, but, doesn't it seem funny that as the Bionicle storyline goes back in time, the technology gets better? Oh well. But this is a very good product. The age range for this toy should be 5+ instead of 7+, since it was my 5 year old nephew who showed me the toys, and he built them flawlessly by himself. Vakama the fire Metru-Toa, is a very wise Toa. This toy is totally poseable, and very fun. Along with fun, Bionicle Toa Vakama is very durable. I couldn't begin to count the number of times I have dropped this, and it still holds together. Finally, the education value on this toy is good, because it shows you how to follow directions, build, and have fun. So if you are a bionicle fan, or are bored and have extra cash on hand, pick up this, or one of the other Toa-Metru.

My cousin and i really enjoy lego. It is educational cause u have to be paticant if u r young(like my cousin) and it teaches u to USE ur mind think of things to make up with them ( by them i mean legos) combine them to make 1 or more things. And the look on there face when the finish constructing them is PRICELESS. They r very very worth the money and efort to press the add to card button hehehe.