Darth Nihilus
sw0252 · Star Wars
Knights of the Old Republic / Legends · 2004
Figure ID
sw0252
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2004
Rarity
Ultra-Rare / Prototype. Note: The image shows a high-quality custom or 'aftermarket' recreation of the unreleased prototype version. An official production version of Darth Nihilus does not exist in the LEGO catalog.
Head
Black head with white mask printing featuring the iconic eye holes and red vertical Sith markings inspired by Knights of the Old Republic II.
Torso
Black torso with grey/dark grey tunic lines in a wrap-around style and a dark red belt at the waist; black arms and white hands.
Legs
Standard black legs without printing (consistent with early 2000s Old Republic design iterations).
Accessories
Red lightsaber with a metallic silver (chrome-style) hilt and a black fabric cape/shroud with a black hood piece (Part 30381).
Color Scheme
Predominantly black and white with dark red accents on the mask and belt.
Printing Details
Pad-printed mask detail and torso lines. Simple but sharp contrasting colors typical of early 'Legends' character designs.
Variants
This specific design is based on unreleased LEGO concept art/prototypes; many fan-made 'purist' or custom UV-printed versions exist in the market.
Condition Notes
For custom versions, check for print chipping. For 'official' prototype claims, authenticity must be verified by mold markings inside the neck.
Estimated Value
$20 - $50 for high-quality customs; thousands if it were a verified authentic prototype (which are rarely on the open market).
Price (New)
N/A - This figure never appeared in a retail LEGO set.
Compatible Sets
None. It is often displayed with Set 7661 (Jedi Starfighter) or custom 'Invisible Hand' MOCs.
Character Background
Nihilus is a 'Wound in the Force' and one of the Sith Lords of the Triumvirate from the 2004 video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic hood piece which helped define the 'mysterious' Sith aesthetic of the mid-2000s LEGO Star Wars era.
Similar Minifigures
Darth Revan (sw0547), Darth Malak (sw1296), Darth Marr (Custom), and various Sith Acolytes.
Collectibility
High. Despite not being a retail figure, Nihilus is one of the most requested characters by the AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) community.
History
While Darth Revan was released as a polybag in 2014, Nihilus remains the biggest 'missing link' from the KOTOR era in the official LEGO lineup.
Interesting Facts
The mask of Darth Nihilus is actually an in-universe bone-white mask that contains his spirit, as his physical body was consumed by his hunger for the Force.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Darth Revan and Darth Malak in a 'Sith Lords' themed shadow box with red LED backlighting.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs using the head from certain Ninjago or Batman figures, though the specific mask print shown here is a dedicated design.
Overall Assessment
A holy grail character for Legends fans. While the figure in the image is a custom recreation, its design perfectly captures the 2005-era aesthetic collectors crave.