Mazeka

"I want to learn how to fight. I want to learn how to win clean … and win dirty. When I’m done, I want to be a master with a blade, with my fists, with any kind of weapon – and then I want you to get out of my way."

- Mazeka speaking to Jerbraz

Mazeka was a Ko-Matoran who rides Helryx's Swamp Strider. Trained by the Order of Mata Nui as an elite spy, Mazeka stars in the summer serial "Brothers in Arms" in his feud against Vultraz.

History
For a time, Mazeka resided on the Tren Krom Peninsula as a scholar, until his teacher was killed, and some tablets were stolen by Vultraz. Mazeka battled him, knocking him down a cliff seemingly to his death. Gorast, disguised as a blue warrior with a chain mace and shield, told Mazeka to spread the word of Vultraz' death. Although many congratulated him for this deed, he did not feel as happy. Later, sitting in his hut, he met the invisible Jerbraz, who told him to help him find a De-Matoran named Krakua. Mazeka and Jerbraz came to the De-Matoran village, where they saw a Ta-Matoran use a sonic weapon to knock out all the De-Matoran in the village, except Krakua, who's audio receptors had been covered by Mazeka's hands. The Ta-Matoran then attacked Mazeka, knocking his mask off, at which point Mazeka realized the Ta-Matoran was Vultraz. He was later trained by the Order of Mata Nui as an elite spy. He was on Destral with Tobduk when he killed Makuta Tridax. After that, he went to Karda Nui. Mazeka began looking for Vultraz but Vultraz found him first. Suddenly, both Matoran were in a portal and Mazeka then found himself by a massive tree banded with golden metal. He found Vultraz clinging to a tree, his vehicle having plummeted towards a giant creature in a lake and was destroyed. Mazeka then spotted a Ga-Matoran resembling a Toa and a Toa of Water resembling a Matoran coming out of the surrounding woods, and questioned them of his location. The Matoran-like being responded by telling him that she was Toa Macku, that he was on Spherus Magna, and that she was "happy to meet another hero of the Melding." He and Vultraz were then met by the white clad makuta Teridax. Mazeka was shocked at how Teridax was in fact a...good guy (Vultraz of course was disgusted by their behavior). He brought them to the great beings through a twisting corridor, and they told him that because Vultraz was so dark and flawed that they would take him and let Mazeka leave with someone of this universe. Mazeka tried to convince them that Vultraz was his responsibility but they said that Vultraz was not leaving so Mazeka decided fairly quickly that Teridax would come with him.

Set Information

 * Mazeka has 301 pieces, and set number is 8954.
 * Mazeka was released in July.
 * According to Bionicle.com, Mazeka's turret swivels 360 degrees so Mazeka can fire in any direction.
 * It can only be bought at Wal-Mart or Lego Shop at Home in North America. Mazeka can only be bought in Target stores in Australia. Some countries also stock him in Toys R us.