As with Hewkii, and three of the other "Kolhii Matoran", this is the second set release of Hafu, having first appeared in his "diminished" (in the story) form as part of the "Power Pack" set (8546) in 2001. This set marks the final "standard" appearance of the torso components hand sockets and Bohrok limbs in tan, even though these also came between three Bionicle "Parts tubs" (8711, 8713, and 6620) between 2004 and 2006 before being phased out. This goes for his black noble Kanohi Ruru as well, though the Tohunga style of feet were not seen again in black after this set. In conjunction, the Technic 90-degree "V-beams" would become the most common in black and continue to be used over twenty years later.