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LEGO 8979 Malum is a Bionicle set valued at $109 for new and sealed sets, up 736% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in January 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 8.78% since. Used copies are valued between $23 and $30 depending on condition. Signals for it show little movement right now, with an average forecast, together with growth that keeps pace with similar sets.

Malum Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Malum since November 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.

New and sealed, Malum is worth about $109 today. It has averaged 8.8% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $126 next year and $178 in five. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $117 to $120. The set was available for 13 months, from December 2008 to January 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 2009 Lego Bionicle - Glatorian - Malum (8979) 100% Complete - New Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$110.00
(US) BIONICLE 8979 Malum MINT MISB Factory Sealed Glatorian Legends Rare $119.99
+10.5%
(US) BIONICLE Malum 8979 READ BRAND NEW $120.00
+10.5%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Bionicle Malum - 8979 - Pre Built - Complete - 2009
$20.00
-19.8%
(US) Used - BIONICLE 8979 Malum complete build no thornax no box no manual
$22.50
-9.8%
(US) Used - Bionicle Glatorian Melum 8979 Complete
$24.95
(US) Used - BIONICLE: Malum (8979): 100% Complete No Manual READ
$24.95
(US) Used - Bionicle Glatorian - MALUM ( 8979 ) Complete Build Except NO Thornax
$24.99
(US) Used - BIONICLE: Malum (8979) Used Condition. No box or instructions
$25.00

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8979 Malum.

Market Momentum

Neutral
More listings are appearing and this set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Bionicle
High demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Bionicle
Listings up 40% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+7% typical for Glatorian
+9% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:32% bearish·61% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Glatorian sets

#6 of 6
By growth since retail, +736%
+736%+1,363%
The weakest performer in the group.
$1.84 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.84
Typical
$2.65
About 30% below the group's typical value per piece.
#2 of 6
Used value as a share of new, 23%
12%24%
In the top quarter of the group.
#5 of 6 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Glatorian setsValueSince retail
8982 Strakk$190+1,363%
8983 Vorox$178+1,270%
8980 Gresh$149+1,049%
8978 Skrall$129+891%
8981 Tarix$114+781%
8979 Malum$109+736%

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 $114.42
Growth  +780.8%
Annual growth 10.1%

8980 Gresh

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
8980 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Gresh
Retail $12.99
Value $149.32
Growth  +1049.5%
Annual growth 8.6%

8983 Vorox

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 51
Availability Retired
8983 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Vorox
Retail $12.99
Value $178.00
Growth  +1270.3%
Annual growth 10.7%

8978 Skrall

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 50
Availability Retired
8978 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Skrall
Retail $12.99
Value $128.76
Growth  +891.2%
Annual growth 9.3%

8982 Strakk

Theme / Subtheme Bionicle / Glatorian
Year 2009
Pieces 46
Availability Retired
8982 LEGO Bionicle Glatorian Strakk
Retail $12.99
Value $190.00
Growth  +1362.7%
Annual growth 10.8%

Malum Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 8979 Malum?

Sealed in its box, Malum is currently valued at $109. Used copies are worth about $25.

Can you still buy LEGO 8979 Malum from LEGO?

No. LEGO retired Malum in January 2010 after 13 months on store shelves, about as long as the typical Glatorian set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 8979 Malum increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Malum has gained 736% on its original retail price of $12.99, about 8.8% a year. That is in line with the Glatorian average of 9.1% a year.

How much could LEGO 8979 Malum be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Malum at around $126 a year from now, about 16% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 8979 Malum?

Malum has 59 pieces, or $0.22 per piece at retail.

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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/sealed value of $190.
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 $109, while used sets sell around $25.
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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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