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8979 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Malum
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LEGO 8979 Malum is a Bionicle set valued at $96 for new and sealed sets, up 637% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in January 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 8.66% since. Used copies are valued between $20 and $25 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Malum since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8979 Malum is a Bionicle Glatorian set released in 2009, containing 59 pieces. The build depicts the Fire Tribe warrior Malum with flame claws, a fire mask, shoulder armor, and fully articulated limbs. It includes a functional Thornax launcher and a Life Counter for the BIONICLE battle game. In the 2009 storyline, Malum is associated with the Fire Tribe on Bara Magna.

A new and sealed Malum is currently valued at around $96, with annual growth of approximately 6%, which is lower than other Glatorian sets. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $103 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $100 to $120. The set was available for 13 months, from December 2008 to January 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Bionicle Glatorian Malum 8979 Brand New Sealed 2009 Excellent
BrickEconomy Choice
$87.99
(US) Bionicle Glatorian Malum 8979 Factory Sealed $100.00
+4.5%
(US) Amazon listing for Malum $100.49
+5.0%
(US) Bionicle - Glatorian - Malum (8979) 100% Complete $115.00
+20.2%
(US) BIONICLE Malum 8979 READ BRAND NEW $120.00
+25.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - BIONICLE: Malum (8979) - Complete, Legs Cracked
$19.00
--7.2%
(MX) Used - BIONICLE: Malum (8979)
$22.00
(US) Used - BIONICLE: Malum 8979 Complete Build with Thornax No Canister No Manual
$24.99
(US) Used - 8979 Bionicle Glatorian : Malum (No Thornax) Near Complete
$25.00
(US) Used - BIONICLE: Malum (8979) retired 2009
$25.00
(US) Used - 2009 Lego Bionicle Glatorian Set 8979 Malum Complete, No Instructions.
$25.00

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8979 Malum.

Sets in Bionicle / Glatorian

8981 Tarix

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 57
Availability Retired
8981 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Tarix
Retail $12.99
Value $105.00
Growth  +708.3%
Annual growth 10.2%

8980 Gresh

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
8980 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Gresh
Retail $12.99
Value $131.34
Growth  +911.1%
Annual growth 8.3%

8983 Vorox

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 51
Availability Retired
8983 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Vorox
Retail $12.99
Value $171.92
Growth  +1223.5%
Annual growth 10.8%

8978 Skrall

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 50
Availability Retired
8978 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Skrall
Retail $12.99
Value $122.96
Growth  +846.6%
Annual growth 9.4%

8982 Strakk

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 46
Availability Retired
8982 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Strakk
Retail $12.99
Value $202.42
Growth  +1458.3%
Annual growth 11.2%

My Collection

Malum Reviews

27 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
BZPower
“When it boils down to it, I do like Malum. He looks great when you pose him right. His colors are nice, with the bley and silver being subtle enough to not really notice. He's also got the whole elemental flair that we've been missing for a while, another plus. But he is $13... More dollars and does reuse an old design (better than it originally was, though).”
Full review at www.bzpower.com
Eurobricks
“Overall I think Malum is an amazing set, and the pictures don't do him justice. Sure his shoulder plates get in the way every once in a while, but it's a lot less of a problem than you might think. The Thornax launcher is neat, and even the game counter has a use!”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About Bionicle Glatorian

Glatorian are the BIONICLE Toa-sized sets that consisted of powerful warriors that aid the Agori villagers and fight in arenas. The Element Lords are a special form of the Glatorian, gifted the power of the elements in such a way that they have become that element.

Glatorian was introduced in 2009 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today, 8982 Strakk is the most valuable Glatorian set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $202.
Summary
Bionicle Glatorian Malum set 8979 was released on December 28, 2008, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $96, while used sets sell around $20.
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Beware the exile!

Exiled from his fire tribe for crimes in the arena, Malum wanders the wastes, challenging other Glatorian for his own gain. Armed with flame claws and a spiked Thornax launcher, he is the last being a Glatorian wants to meet! Includes one Life Counter for the new BIONICLE battle game!

Fully articulated limbs allow you to pose your Glatorian BIONICLE for work, battle or display!
Battle fiercely with his flame-claws, fire mask, shoulder armor and functional Thornax launcher!
Member of the Fire Tribe allied with #8973 Raanu!
Includes life counter for action figure game!
Measures over 6" (15cm) tall!
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