Darth Maul Legends in 3-Dimensions Half-Scale Bust

LightSword · Sep 29, 2019

Coming in spring 2020, it's the Legends in 3D Star Wars Darth Maul Half-Scale Bust! Based on his appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story!

Django · Sep 29, 2019

Always been a HUGE fan of the Legends in 3D busts from the late '90s. I still own the Boba Fett one in fact, and used to own the Emperor and Greedo as well.

So if we get some Troopers, the Vader they teased I can see me buying these. However they really need to get their QC down! Because if Diamond cannot get a mini bust right without a litany of issues, I hate to see how many things can wrong with a more detailed piece like this with much more weight to it.

LightSword · Oct 2, 2019

CORRECTION: I want to make a correction about the first post of this thread, which is not my fault but GG's instead. When they first posted that silhouette of Maul for the half scale bust they said it would be based on the SOLO movie, so I just copied and pasted their own words. Now they have come out and said it was an error on their part, and the bust won't be based on his Solo appearance, but actually on The Phantom Menace. Since the first post can no longer be edited, the Solo pics and writing above will have to stand incorrect. I just wanted to clear that out so there's no confusion.

SpecialOpsUnit · Oct 2, 2019

That is a shame, so much TPM Maul out there, one of the first Solo Maul collectibles would sell very well.

Is it possible he is under the cloth here?

LightSword · Oct 2, 2019

That's what I was thinking. At first glance it looked to me like the back of a hooded Maul, but upon increasing the size of the picture it does not look that way so much. Honestly, I can't make it out. I'm thrown off by the uncovered Maul silhouette of the half scale bust they showed us, and the lack of noticeable pointy forms on the covering fabric where the horns should be. Could it possibly be a different half scale bust they have not mentioned or another statue? What would that lump sticking out could be towards the lower part of the covered piece?

Edit: Giving it a second look ...Hmm, it does look again like it may be the half scale Maul bust turned sideways? That triangular lower stretched out area of the fabric looks like the pointy ends of the shoulders on an arm-less bust ... I'm thinking again it could be Maul

Sith74 · Oct 3, 2019

Oh, did i discover a Solo Maul Mini Bust (upper section second from right, beside old man Luke?) there?

Django · Oct 3, 2019

It appears to me the Legends in 3D bust is actually covered, hiding what is underneath.

Yoda · Oct 3, 2019

I hope its TPM version.

LightSword · Oct 3, 2019

It is. There is no other Maul version half scale bust announced.

SpecialOpsUnit · Oct 3, 2019

LightSword said:
That's what I was thinking. At first glance it looked to me like the back of a hooded Maul, but upon increasing the size of the picture it does not look that way so much. Honestly, I can't make it out. I'm thrown off by the uncovered Maul silhouette of the half scale bust they showed us, and the lack of noticeable pointy forms on the covering fabric where the horns should be. Could it possibly be a different half scale bust they have not mentioned or another statue? What would that lump sticking out could be towards the lower part of the covered piece?

Edit: Giving it a second look ...Hmm, it does look again like it may be the half scale Maul bust turned sideways? That triangular lower stretched out area of the fabric looks like the pointy ends of the shoulders on an arm-less bust ... I'm thinking again it could be Maul

GG confirmed on their instagram that is is Kylo Ren and not Maul underneath.

meh lol

LightSword · Oct 3, 2019

SpecialOpsUnit said:
GG confirmed on their instagram that is is Kylo Ren and not Maul underneath.

meh lol

Oh, brother! Thanks, man. Now I can stop rattling my brain. LOL

LightSword · Oct 4, 2019

Here he is in the flesh! I like how the base resembles his lightsaber

Outer_Rim · Oct 4, 2019

It looks good and I am glad it is TPM Maul. If you are kicking off a new line with Darth Maul, then releasing the most iconic version of the character makes total sense to me.

Django · Oct 4, 2019

It actually is a REALLY nice piece, one I would consider since I don't have any Darth Maul pieces in my collection. Add in I loved this line decades ago, and it would be cool to get into collecting these statues again with Sith or the Empire pieces.

However, how are they going to pack this? Is it going to be the same breakaway styrofoam? Because if so, considering the weight of this piece and especially all the brittle horns on Maul's head there will be a ton of returns. Once that concern is addressed I would be more onboard to support this line as I am sure others will be as well.

ATATDRIVER · Oct 4, 2019

Looks good ! New Kylo Ren looks decent too !

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Marvelito · Oct 4, 2019

This turned out great!

LB75Player · Oct 4, 2019

Looks pretty great. Has anyone caught what the price point is going to be for these 1/2 scale busts?

Outer_Rim · Oct 4, 2019

Both (Maul and Kylo) are priced at $150.

darthdroideka · Oct 5, 2019

GG did 2 great bust. If they do a great work on the Tie Pilot and Darth Vader bust, GG should have a great line.

PurpleLightsaber · Oct 5, 2019

I think this looks fantastic. And $150 feels cheap to me for a 1/2 scale item. I’m very tempted...

The_kessel_run · Oct 5, 2019

Looks good! Please put it in better packaging so it might survive the journey across the ocean.

Sith_Apprentice · Oct 6, 2019

From what I hear, this one will come packed in a padded envelope. So, no worries.

yugousc · Oct 7, 2019

From what I've seen so far, I am in on this line...

LightSword · Oct 7, 2019

yugousc said:
From what I've seen so far, I am in on this line...

I won't be buying these first two although they are nicely sculpted. Space is an issue, and I should stick to my focus. That said, I do see myself selectively buying a couple of half scale busts as the Line expands with characters that would fit my focus. I did have a change of heart about these, to be honest. I did not think much of the Line at first, but seeing how nice the Maul and Ren turned out, I'm looking forward to some OT characters to accent certain areas of my display. As long as the likeness and look are kept this good, I'm game.

Django · Oct 7, 2019

LightSword said:
I won't be buying these first two although they are nicely sculpted. Space is an issue, and I should stick to my focus. That said, I do see myself selectively buying a couple of half scale busts as the Line expends with characters that would fit my focus. I did have a change of heart about these, to be honest. I did not think much of the Line at first, but seeing how nice the Maul and Ren turned out, I'm looking forward to some OT characters to accent certain areas of my display. As long as the likeness and look are kept this good, I'm game.

I do agree that Maul isn't part of my OT focus either, but I have wanted a quality piece of his for some time now and might just bite on this one.

The_kessel_run · Oct 10, 2019

It's funny because it's true!

Sith_Apprentice said:
From what I hear, this one will come packed in a padded envelope. So, no worries.

rnbuda · Oct 15, 2019

I really like how the tattoos look like actual tattoos without the sculpt lines.

LB75Player · Nov 22, 2019

Has anyone seen any mention of what material these 1/2 scale busts are made of? Polystone or something else?

ATATDRIVER · Dec 20, 2019

Pretty sure they’re ploy-stone. The old ones are really heavy. Guessing DST will make these out of a similar material.

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ATATDRIVER · Dec 21, 2019

This guy looks great !

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Chris Wyman · Apr 17, 2020

Here's a fun video of Rocco Tartamella digitally sculpting this piece.

LightSword · Apr 18, 2020

Rocco is a master sculptor, and the likeness he gives to his designs is fantastic, hence why this Darth Maul bust looks so good. He also created the upcoming Gran Moff Tarkin mini bust, and despite some of us would have preferred the hand behind the back pose for that particular piece, the likeness is great. Here is some of his work I've gathered; other digital sculpts he's worked on before. The guy definitely does his job well:

DarthRican · Jun 19, 2020

Up for Pre-Order at GG and EE sites!

DarthWenger · Jun 19, 2020

Pre-ordered. Have the Kylo Ren & Mandalorian on pre-order already but this was the one I was waiting for.

ATATDRIVER · Jun 19, 2020

Just pre-ordered from EE. About $10. cheaper than GG.

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DarthRican · Jun 19, 2020

I pre ordered mine from BBTS. I’ve had my eye on this since it was revealed

hillbillyfett · Jun 20, 2020

I would like this, but the pics I've seen of Kylo and the awful paint jobs, Maul could be a disaster.

Mechleader · Jun 21, 2020

I really like this but need to see in-hand pics first

DarthRican · Jun 21, 2020

After seeing all the posts about painting flaws I took a closer look at my Kylo and discovered a few tiny flaws as well. However, when it comes to handmade or hand painted collectibles not only do I think it’s understandable to find some, but I also think it’s part of what makes them great since it makes each individual piece unique. With all that being said, I can understand if you notice major flaws that are easily noticeable the frustration shown by some.