8596 Takanuva 8596 Takanuva is a BIONICLE Titans set released in 2003 , containing the character Takanuva , the Toa of Light , and his Ussanui , a vehicle that helped him travel to Mangaia , the lair of Makuta . It has 197 pieces . Description . Storywise , this was the first set to contain the famed Toa of Light , Toa Takanuva . This set is one of the three sets to ever feature Takanuva . The Kraata holders are both set - wise and storywise correctly six , each for every Rahkshi . It also features some Bohrok - Kal shields . In the storyline , the Ussanui is made of the defeated Rahkshi and Bohrok - Kal . This set was based of the character Takua or Toa Takanuva from the 2003 movie , . In the movie , the Matoran Takua and Jaller are tasked with finding the Toa of Light using the Mask of Light . After donning the mask himself , Takua transforms into the Toa of Light at the end of the movie , and sets out on his Ussanui to find and defeat Makuta , therefore completing the Turaga ' s prophecy . 8596 Takanuva can be combined with 8593 Makuta to create Takutanuva . Background . Takanuva was the Toa of Light . Originally a Matoran , he was friends with Jaller and would often go exploring with him . On one adventure , he found a mask ( the Kanohi Avohkki ) , bringing it back to the town . However , upon being questioned by the Turaga , he was scared and secretly passed the mask to Jaller . The mask was revealed to be a prophecized mask , with the prophets incorrectly believing that Jaller was the chosen one due to him having the mask . They then sent Jaller and Takanuva ( then Takua ) on a quest . At the end of the quest , Jaller sacrificed himself to save Takua , giving Takua the mask , who then proceeded to become Takanuva and defeated Makuta ' s Rakhshi . He then proceeded to Makuta ' s cavern , where he had a contest of Kohli with Makuta and won , defeating Makuta and merging with him to become more powerful . The Matoran , who had been gathered in the cavern , were now trapped inside and Takanuva was seemingly crushed while trying to hold the door open for all of the Matoran to escape ( he also revived Jaller ) . Later he was revived by the Mask of Light , which also revived Mata Nui . He could fire beams of light , banish darkness , create blinding flares and create holographic projections . He was briefly the Toa of Twilight after being attacked by a shadow leech and having his powers greatly weakened due the exposure . He was later cured of this by the healing sonic blast of a Klakk , however . Ancient Matoran legends speak of a mysterious Seventh Toa , who will free the island of Mata Nui from darkness . The signs of his coming are said to be the discovery of the Mask of Light and the appearance of a seventh star in the sky . Now both those events have taken place , and Takanuva walks the surface of Mata Nui at last ! LEGO . com Description . www . BIONICLE . com . The Toa of Light wears the Kanohi Avohkii , which can project powerful beams of light energy and banish the shadows . The Avohkii brings understanding , turning anger to peace and enemies into allies . His destiny is to challenge Makuta , master of shadows , and lead the Matoran out of the darkness and into the light . Takanuva carries the Kolhii Staff of Light , and rides the Ussanui , a sleek vehicle made from parts of Rahkshi and Bohrok - Kal . The Ussanui is powered by Kraata and can find its way to Makuta wherever he may be .