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% catalog rarity 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

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Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Black	8×	Check price → View
Red	3×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Blue	7×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Light Bluish Gray	1×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Dark Bluish Gray	1×	Check price → View
Dark Red	4×	Check price → View
Dark Red	1×	Check price → View
Pearl Light Gray	2×	Check price → View
Dark Red	2×	Check price → View
Dark Red	2×	Check price → View
Bright Light Orange	1×	Check price → View
Pearl Light Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Catalog rarity

How common are the parts in Malum?

20.8%High rarity

more commonless common

5 of 24 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.

Theme average

17.8%

All sets

6.7%

Least common in our catalog

Large Figure Foot, Toa Hordika · Dark Red · only this set in our catalogLarge Figure Chest Cover, Barraki Carapa… · Dark Red · only this set in our catalogLarge Figure Mask Malum · Dark Red · only this set in our catalog

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