Does Darth Maul 10018 include any minifigures?

No, the set is a bust and includes no minifigures.

Which film is Darth Maul from?

He is the Sith villain of The Phantom Menace, the first episode of the prequel trilogy.

Should I worry about faded parts on a used copy?

It is worth checking, as red bricks can fade after years in sunlight. Compare the colours across the model before you buy.

Ultimate Collector Series

Darth Maul

One of the earliest Ultimate Collector Series releases was not a ship at all but a sculpture. Set 10018 from 2001 builds a large bust of Darth Maul from 1,868 pieces.

Set number: 10018
Year: 2001
Pieces: 1,868
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Different parts: 109

What can I build with it?

Parts list 109

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (3)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Sculpting rather than assembling

A bust is built very differently from a vehicle. Much of the work happens inside, where a sturdy core has to support the outer layers before the face takes shape. With just 109 unique parts across 1,868 pieces, most of the build is layer upon layer of similar bricks, gradually forming contours. It feels closer to sculpture than to model making. If you like seeing a recognisable face emerge from what looks at first like a random stack, this is a satisfying project.

The villain of Episode I

Darth Maul is the Sith apprentice who confronts the Jedi in The Phantom Menace. His horned head, red and black facial markings and double-bladed lightsaber made him an instant fan favourite, despite limited screen time. The duel with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi remains one of the most memorable fights of the prequel trilogy. The bust focuses on his face, which is what people remember most, and leaves the lightsaber and the rest of the figure to the imagination. It is a bold choice of subject for a display piece.

Colour and condition

Black and red dominate, matching his markings, with tan and brown completing the palette. Because this is an older set, second-hand copies may have spent many years on display. Red elements in particular can fade in sunlight, so check colour consistency when buying. There are no minifigures in the set; the model itself is the character. The parts list below shows exact quantities per colour, which helps with a thorough inventory check.

Reusing a sculpture

Not everyone wants a Sith Lord glaring at them from the shelf indefinitely. A large stock of black and red bricks is handy for your own sculptures, mosaics or strongly contrasting builds. The What can I build? feature on this page shows which other sets draw on a similar inventory, and the mosaic tool lets you test how far a limited palette like this can go before you would need to add more colours or buy extra parts.

FAQ

Does Darth Maul 10018 include any minifigures?: No, the set is a bust and includes no minifigures.
Which film is Darth Maul from?: He is the Sith villain of The Phantom Menace, the first episode of the prequel trilogy.
Should I worry about faded parts on a used copy?: It is worth checking, as red bricks can fade after years in sunlight. Compare the colours across the model before you buy.

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