Darth Maul - Sith Lord, Black Torso and Legs
sw0003 · Star Wars
Episode I: The Phantom Menace · 1999
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0003
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A legendary piece of LEGO history representing the birth of the LEGO Star Wars theme. Essential for any vintage collector despite its simple printing compared to modern figures.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$5 to $15 USD depending on condition and presence of the lightsaber accessory.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets ranging from $10 to $100+ depending on the set size in 1999.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Black head with red face printing, black tattoos, yellow eyes, and white teeth. Features the classic 1999 horn piece integrated with the head mold, a hallmark of early Star Wars minifigures.
Torso
Plain black torso with simple grey tunic wrap printing across the front. No back printing, as was standard for LEGO minifigures in 1999.
Legs
Plain black legs with simple grey line printing near the top to continue the tunic design. No back or side printing.
Accessories
Originally came with a standard black lightsaber hilt and a red transparent blade, though none are pictured in the current view.
Printing Details
Very simple and sparse by modern standards. Single-sided face printing, basic torso and leg lines with no back printing, reflecting late-1990s LEGO production techniques.
Color Scheme
Predominantly black with red facial tattoos, grey tunic line accents, and yellow eyes.
Known Variants
There are multiple versions of Darth Maul, including later iterations with dual-molded legs, robotic legs from Clone Wars, and modern more detailed face printing.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fading of the red ink on the face, scratches on the horn tips, and torso rubbing. Check for bite marks on the horn piece.
Found In Sets
7101-1: Lightsaber Duel, 7151-1: Sith Infiltrator, 7131-1: Anakin's Podracer
Character Background
Darth Maul is a Zabrak Sith Lord trained by Darth Sidious, famous for his double-bladed red lightsaber and iconic acrobatic combat style in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Design Notes
Features the original specialized head mold with molded horns, which was a major departure from standard LEGO head pieces at the time of introduction in 1999.
History
Released in the inaugural 1999 LEGO Star Wars wave alongside the premiere of The Phantom Menace, marking one of the earliest licensed character designs in LEGO history.
Interesting Facts
The original 1999 Darth Maul head mold was unique because the horns were part of the solid plastic head rather than a separate removable headgear piece.
Collectibility
Moderately high collectibility as a nostalgic piece from the very first wave of LEGO Star Wars in 1999, highly sought after by vintage set and figure collectors.
Similar Minifigures
Other early Star Wars villains like Darth Vader (sw0004) and Battle Droids from the 1999 wave.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a simple black LEGO plate alongside other 1999 vintage Star Wars characters inside a dust-free glass cabinet.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded using purist customs with modern cloth capes or mixed with newer lightsaber parts, though purists prefer keeping the original 1999 components intact.