Darth Maul - Mechanical Legs (Custom Modified / Damaged)
sw0493 (Base ID) · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2013 (Original component release)
Figure ID
sw0493 (Base ID)
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013 (Original component release)
Rarity
Common base with unique damage; the head is a widely produced part, but the assembly is non-standard.
Head
Standard Darth Maul head (ID 28621) with black base and red facial tattoo printing, yellow eyes, and small silver teeth marks. This head piece is used in multiple 'Clone Wars' era Maul figures.
Torso
The torso appears to be a red blank or custom-painted piece with black marker or paint patterns applied by a user. It has a missing right arm and a black left hand. This is not an official LEGO print.
Legs
Mechanical legs consisting of grey droid-style arm pieces and claw feet (Part 48752b). These are official LEGO parts but are stylized to represent Maul's cybernetic transformation in 'The Clone Wars'.
Accessories
None present in image. Originally, this character configuration would include a double-bladed lightsaber or the Darksaber.
Color Scheme
Red and black primary character colors with dark grey mechanical lower limbs.
Printing Details
The head features standard high-quality pad printing (authentic LEGO). The torso and waist area show crude hand-drawn or hand-painted markings that are non-factory.
Variants
This is a 'battle-damaged' or custom variant of sw0493. Official variants include sw1158 (crimson dawn) and sw0003 (classic).
Condition Notes
Significant condition issues: Heavy paint/marker application on torso, missing right arm, physical wear on the hip joints, and likely permanent modification to the torso piece.
Estimated Value
$5 - $10 USD. While an official sw0493 is valued higher, the damage and custom paint on this specific unit significantly reduce collector value to the price of the individual 'clean' parts (head and feet).
Price (New)
Originally part of set 75022 (Mandalorian Speeder) which retailed for $24.99 in 2013.
Compatible Sets
75022 Mandalorian Speeder (2013).
Character Background
Darth Maul, after being cut in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi, survived through his hatred and was outfitted with several iterations of mechanical legs, notably appearing in this form during 'The Clone Wars' animated series.
Design Notes
The use of droid arms for legs was a creative way for LEGO to represent the 'chicken-leg' cybernetics Maul used initially after being found by Savage Opress.
Similar Minifigures
Savage Opress (sw0316), Pre Vizsla (sw0416), Darth Maul with shirt (sw0384).
Collectibility
Low in current state. Most collectors seek pristine official versions (sw0493). This figure is of interest primarily for parts or as a 'play-worn' childhood relic.
History
Maul's return in the 2010s sparked a renaissance for the character, leading to multiple unique molds and prints for his various cybernetic stages.
Interesting Facts
The mechanical legs shown here consist of parts usually used for General Grievous or Battle Droids, repurposed for this specific character design.
Display Suggestions
Best suited for a 'Clone Wars' diorama on a desert planet like Lotho Minor or Mandalore where his rough appearance fits the narrative.
Modification Potential
High. Since it is already modified, it could be stripped of paint to recover the base plastic or used for a 'wasteland' custom build.
Overall Assessment
This is an authentic LEGO head and mechanical leg assembly attached to a heavily modified/damaged torso. It serves as a nostalgic piece but lacks the high-end value of a mint-condition collectible.