Darth Malak - 25th Anniversary Edition
sw1322 · Star Wars
Knights of the Old Republic / 25 Years of LEGO Star Wars · 2024 - Debuted in the R2-D2 set (75379) as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the LEGO Star Wars theme.
Figure ID
sw1322
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2024 - Debuted in the R2-D2 set (75379) as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the LEGO Star Wars theme.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the set is currently in production, Malak is an exclusive anniversary figure that is highly sought after by Old Republic fans and is only available in one mid-range priced set.
Head
White head with unique dark grey and red facial tattoos/markings. It features a specialized metallic silver neck-brace piece representing his prosthetic jaw, which is removable but distinctive to this character.
Torso
Dark Red base with intricate black and dark orange printing depicting his Sith robes. Includes back printing. Arms are dark red with white hands to represent his skin/gloves.
Legs
Dark Red with black printing that continues the design of the Sith robes down the front of the legs.
Accessories
A standard metallic silver lightsaber hilt with a trans-red blade. Includes a black fabric cape and a specialized 25th Anniversary printed display stand featuring R2-D2 and the '25 Years of LEGO Star Wars' logo.
Color Scheme
A striking contrast of Dark Red and Black, with a White head and Metallic Silver accents on the jaw piece and lightsaber.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with excellent alignment. Significant detail on the facial tattoos and the layered look of the torso armor/robes. Printing is limited to the front of the legs and front/back of the torso.
Variants
There are no official LEGO variants of Darth Malak, as this is his first appearance in LEGO history.
Condition Notes
The metallic silver jaw piece is a unique mold; check for scratches on the silver finish. The dark red plastic is sturdy, but the black cape should be checked for fraying at the neck hole.
Estimated Value
$25.00 - $35.00 USD (Used/Complete), $35.00 - $45.00 USD (New/Unassembled from set). Values fluctuate based on the secondary market for the 25th Anniversary sub-line.
Price (New)
Included in set 75379 (R2-D2) which retails for $99.99 USD. The figure represents roughly 30-40% of the set's aftermarket value.
Compatible Sets
75379 R2-D2 (2024)
Character Background
The primary antagonist of the 2003 video game 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic'. Formerly the apprentice to Darth Revan, Malak became the Dark Lord of the Sith after betraying his master. His jaw was severed by a lightsaber strike from Revan, requiring the metal prosthetic seen on the figure.
Design Notes
The inclusion of the neck-brace piece as a separate mold rather than head printing is a major design highlight, allowing for a more accurate 3D representation of the character's unique silhouette.
Similar Minifigures
Darth Revan (polybag 5002123), Darth Nihilus, and Darth Malgus (sw0413). These are all 'Old Republic' era Sith Lords.
Collectibility
Very High. Collectors of Star Wars 'Legends' content and anniversary-exclusive figures have made this a high-priority 'must-have' minifigure.
History
This marks Malak's first-ever official LEGO minifigure appearance after over 20 years of fan requests. It celebrates the 25-year milestone of the LEGO Star Wars license.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an Old Republic character, he was included in an R2-D2 set as part of a series of 'random' anniversary guest appearances across various 2024 sets.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on his included 25th Anniversary stand. Pair him with the rare Darth Revan polybag figure for a 'Master and Apprentice' display.
Modification Potential
The head and jaw piece are excellent for custom Sith MOCs. Some collectors replace the standard cape with a higher-quality wired custom cape for more dynamic posing.
Overall Assessment
A 10/10 figure for fans of the source material. The unique jaw mold and high-fidelity printing make it one of the standout minifigures of the 2024 release year.