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LEGO Bionicle 8943 Axalara T9

2008693 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8943 Axalara T9

Specifications

Set number8943
Release year2008
Piece count693
Minifigures0
ThemeBionicle
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8943 Axalara T9, released in 2008 as part of the Bionicle line, has 693 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 93 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 8943

The inventory of set 8943 lists 693 pieces, spare parts excluded: 93 different lots (one shape in one color) for 88 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8943

Main color: black, making up 28% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (26%) and red (18%).

ColorPartsShare
Black19328%
Light Bluish Gray18326%
Red12718%
Blue8012%
Pearl Light Gray446.3%
Dark Bluish Gray213%
Tan162.3%
Lime111.6%
White101.4%
Trans-Neon Green71%
Other colors (1)10.1%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins23233%
Technic Beams13119%
Technic Connectors9614%
Technic Axles8112%
Large Buildable Figures426.1%
Technic Bushes344.9%

Most common parts in set 8943

72 of the 88 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 8943

One part shape in set 8943 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Large Figure Mask Miru Nuva [(Adaptive Armour Style B) 61815Lime

Rebuilding set 8943 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8943 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8258 Crane Truck61%1,8772009
8070 Supercar59%1,2812011
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS55%2,7042016
45801 TRASH TREK Challenge Kit54%1,9902015
9395 Pick-Up Tow Truck54%9542012

Set 8258 Crane Truck supplies 61% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8943 within its line

With 693 pieces, set 8943 ranks #4 out of 209 Bionicle sets in our database, which have an average of 137 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #34. That is 5.1 times the average Bionicle set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8943 Axalara T9 have?

LEGO set 8943 Axalara T9 has 693 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Bionicle theme.

What year was LEGO set 8943 released?

Set 8943 Axalara T9 was released in 2008 and belongs to the Bionicle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8943?

LEGO set 8943 Axalara T9 does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8943?

The instructions for LEGO set 8943 Axalara T9 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8943.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8943?

Black, with 193 out of 693 pieces, or 28%. Next come light bluish gray (26%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 8943 contain?

Set 8943 has 93 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 88 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 73 copies.

Does LEGO set 8943 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Large Figure Mask Miru Nuva [(Adaptive Armour Style B).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8943?

Set 8258 Crane Truck, released in 2009: it supplies 61%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8943
Release year2008
ThemeBionicle
Piece count693
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30