How many pieces does the LEGO Malum (8979-1) have?

The LEGO Malum set (8979-1) contains 59 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO Bionicle theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Malum from?

The LEGO Malum (8979-1) belongs to the LEGO Bionicle theme. You can browse all Bionicle sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Malum

8979-1 Bionicle 2009 59 parts 20.8% repair risk Beginner

Malum, exiled from his fire tribe for arena crimes, roams the wastes, challenging other Glatorian for personal gain. This formidable figure, set 8979-1, is armed with impressive flame claws and a spiked Thornax launcher, making him the last being a Glatorian wants to encounter. With his fire mask and shoulder armor, Malum is ready for any confrontation. His fully articulated limbs allow you to pose him fiercely for battle, work, or display. Malum is a member of the Fire Tribe, allied with 8973 Raanu. Engage in the new BIONICLE battle game with the included Life Counter. Standing over 6" (15cm) tall, Malum is a dominant presence.

Parts Inventory

🧱 59 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	8×	Check price → View
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	3×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Black	7×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick 43857	Light Bluish Gray	1×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with Beam, 2 Ball Joints, and 7 Tooth Half Gear 47306	Dark Bluish Gray	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints, and 3 Holes (Vahki) 47328	Dark Red	4×	Check price → View
Large Figure Chest Cover (Toa Metru) 49423	Dark Red	1×	Check price → View
Large Figure Foot, with 3 Holes, Visorak 50858	Pearl Light Gray	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Foot, Toa Hordika 50919	Dark Red	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Limb Cover (Toa Inika) 53543	Dark Red	2×	Check price → View
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso, Upper, with 2 Ball Joints (Toa Inika) 53545	Bright Light Orange	1×	Check price → View
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small with Glatorian Game Print 57520pr0001	Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Malum if a piece goes missing?

20.8%High repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

5 of the 24 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

17.8%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Large Figure Foot, Toa Hordika · Dark Red · only this setLarge Figure Chest Cover, Barraki Carapa… · Dark Red · only this setLarge Figure Mask Malum · Dark Red · only this set

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