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How to Build Toa Mata of Bionicle

Mata Nui was once the Great Spirit of the universe, according to his biographical information on the Bionicle website. Having had his power stolen, Mata Nui has become trapped on the Bionicle world and has built himself a new body. For Bionicle collectors, Toa Mata Nui is the "titan" version of this Bionicle warrior. There are over 170 steps to put together Toa Mata Nui in the instructions included with the toy set. The assembly process is easier if you focus on working by sections.

Things You'll Need

Torso
2 feet
2 legs
2 arms
Shield
Spiky thornax launcher
Sword
Golden Mask of Life
2 shoulder blades

Instructions

- 1
  Compare your parts to the parts list included with the Toa Mata Nui kit to make sure you have everything before starting assembly.
- 2
  Assemble the torso of Toa Mata Nui. Be sure to include the chest and abdomen shields.
- 3
  Attach the head to the top of the torso. Put the Mask of Life on Toa Mata Nui's head.
- 4
  Construct the feet, including the clawed toes and the hydraulic achilles tendon.
- 5
  Build the legs and attach the feet. Connect the achilles tendon hydraulic units to the backs of Toa Mata Nui's knees. Attach the upper legs to the hip portion of the torso so that the Bionicle can stand.
- 6
  Build the right arm and attach it to Toa Mata Nui's right shoulder. Place the sword in his hand.
- 7
  Build the left arm and attach it to the left shoulder.
- 8
  Assemble the shield and attach the spiky thornax launcher. Attach the combined unit to Toa Mata Nui's left hand and load the launcher.
- 9
  Attach a shoulder blade to each shoulder.

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