Pong Krell
sw0430 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2012
Figure ID
sw0430
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Rare
Head
Custom molded unique oversized head piece in dark green with red eyes and Besalisk facial features, designed specifically to accommodate the four-armed torso build of Pong Krell.
Torso
Unique dark bluish gray torso featuring intricate Jedi General robes, a utility belt, and printing that accommodates a specialized neck bracket allowing for four arms.
Legs
Standard dark bluish gray unprinted legs, standard height, hidden partially by his cloth cape.
Accessories
Two double-bladed purple lightsabers with unique curved hilt designs, standard black fabric cape, and a specialized molded neck bracket/armor piece providing four arm sockets.
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray, black, dark green, and purple, reflecting the dark and imposing nature of the Besalisk Jedi General.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the unique head piece with detailed red eyes and facial markings, along with front and back torso printing representing Clone Wars era Jedi robes.
Variants
Only one official version of this minifigure was produced, released in a single set.
Condition Notes
Key wear points include potential stress marks on the specialized four-armed neck bracket and scratching on the unique dual-molded lightsaber hilts and purple blades.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from $40 to $70 USD, while new/complete figures can fetch over $90 USD depending on the platform and seller.
Price (New)
Originally available in a single set retailing for $39.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
75004 Z-95 Headhunter (2013)
Character Background
Pong Krell was a Besalisk Jedi Master and general during the Clone Wars, secretly fallen to the dark side and disillusioned with the Jedi Order, notoriously leading the 501st Legion at the Battle of Umbara.
Design Notes
Features several unique molds including the oversized head piece and the specialized four-arm neck attachment, making it one of the most uniquely engineered minifigures in LEGO Star Wars history.
Similar Minifigures
Dexter Jettster (also a Besalisk, though no official minifigure exists), other Clone Wars era Jedi generals like Katuunko or Luminara Unduli.
Collectibility
High collectibility due to appearing in only one relatively niche set, uniqueness of the mold elements, and popularity of the Umbara story arc from The Clone Wars TV show.
History
Released in the winter 2012 / early 2013 wave of LEGO Star Wars sets tied to the latter seasons of The Clone Wars animated series, remaining the sole representation of this character.
Interesting Facts
Pong Krell is one of the very few LEGO minifigures to natively feature four arms using a specialized neck bracket, mirroring his multi-limbed Besalisk alien biology from the show.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed holding both double-bladed lightsabers in an action pose on a dedicated Star Wars stand alongside Clone Troopers from the 501st Legion.
Modification Potential
Due to the rarity and high value of the unique molds (head and four-arm bracket), modifications are generally discouraged by collectors who prefer keeping the figure intact.
Overall Assessment
An exceptional, highly specialized minifigure with unique molds and high collector demand, receiving top marks for design ingenuity and character accuracy.