Pong Krell (Incorrect Parts) / Besalisk - Dogma Head / Custom Creature Build
sw0435 (Head Part Only) · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2013 (Head part origin)
Figure ID
sw0435 (Head Part Only)
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013 (Head part origin)
Rarity
The head piece is Rare; the body is from a non-LEGO or off-brand building toy.
Head
The head represents a Besalisk (specifically Pong Krell) in Olive Green with reddish brown hair and white tusks. It is a unique mold introduced for the Star Wars Clone Wars sets.
Torso
Non-LEGO. This is a large figure (Bigfig) style torso from a generic or competing building block brand, featuring reddish-brown bracers and skin-tone musculature.
Legs
Non-LEGO. Short, thick build integrated into the custom body sculpt in Olive Green/Tan.
Accessories
None shown. The original LEGO figure (sw0435) famously carried two dual-bladed lightsabers (green and blue).
Color Scheme
Olive Green, Reddish Brown, and Black.
Printing Details
Head features black eye printing and white tusk highlights. The body has minimal paint application and appears to be molded in colored plastic.
Variants
The genuine LEGO version of this character uses a specialized double-torso mold to accommodate four arms; this variant is a custom/bootleg hybrid using the official head.
Condition Notes
Head print shows slight wear on the tusk area. The neck connection to a non-LEGO body may cause stretching or stress of the head's inner tube.
Estimated Value
Head Part: $15-$25 USD. Full Genuine Figure (sw0435): $180-$230 USD. This hybrid: $20 USD.
Price (New)
The original set (75004) retailed for $49.99 in 2013.
Compatible Sets
75004 Z-95 Headhunter (Source of the head piece).
Character Background
Pong Krell was a Besalisk Jedi Master who famously betrayed the Galactic Republic during the Battle of Umbara in the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
The head is one of LEGO's most distinct alien molds. Note the lack of 'LEGO' branding on the body studs, confirming the torso/legs are third-party.
Similar Minifigures
Dexter Jettster, generic Besalisks, and other Clone Wars era Jedi.
Collectibility
The head is highly desirable for collectors looking to complete a genuine sw0435 or create MOC (My Own Creation) Jedi. The body has no collector value.
History
Pong Krell was only released in a single LEGO set in 2013, making his parts some of the most sought-after Star Wars minifigure components.
Interesting Facts
Pong Krell is one of the few Jedi characters to have two sets of arms, which LEGO achieved using a unique 'sandwich' torso piece unlike the one shown here.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for an Umbara-themed diorama, though it is recommended to source a genuine LEGO body for display purity.
Modification Potential
High; the head can be placed on various 'Bigfig' bodies for different custom alien creations.
Overall Assessment
This is a 'Frankenstein' figure featuring a genuine, valuable LEGO Star Wars head on a non-LEGO body. It is a 4/10 as a collectible but a 9/10 for the rare head part alone.