LEGO Malum (8979-1)
The Malum (8979-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in January 2009 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 11 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 59 pieces and had a RRP of $12.99 (£8.79 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.22c (0.15p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 85.2% and now has a value of $24.05 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | $81.68 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | $83.46 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | $85.23 | 0 |
| Apr 22 | $85.23 | 1 |
| May 22 | $113.64 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $142.06 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $140.28 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $138.50 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $136.73 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $134.95 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $133.18 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $131.40 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $129.63 | 1 |
| Feb 23 | $124.30 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $113.64 | 0 |
| May 23 | $108.32 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $102.99 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $97.66 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $97.66 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | $102.99 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $108.32 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $113.64 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $124.30 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $113.64 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $108.32 | 1 |
| May 24 | $111.87 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $122.52 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | $120.75 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $117.20 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $113.64 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $111.87 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $110.09 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $108.32 | 1 |
| May 25 | $97.66 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $87.01 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $76.35 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $65.70 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $55.05 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $44.39 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $30.19 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | $33.74 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 0 minifigures.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 11 sales of the Malum set since Jan 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
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Set details
Name: Malum
Theme: Bionicle
Sub Theme: Glatorian
Set number: 8979-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 16 years, 4 months
Pieces: 59
Minifigures: 0
Jan 1, 2009
Jan 1, 2009
Jan 1, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Shelf life: 1 year,
$12.99
£8.79
-€
0.220c
0.149p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $24.05
Increase from RRP: 85.2%
Yearly ROI: 5.2%
Set colors
The Malum has 59 pieces and is ranked 9557 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray
The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Malum (8979-1) worth?
The LEGO Malum is currently worth $24.05 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $12.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Malum?
The LEGO Malum (8979-1) contains 59 pieces, making it the 9557th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Malum retired?
Yes, the LEGO Malum has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
When was the LEGO Malum released?
The LEGO Malum (8979-1) was released in January 2009 as part of the Bionicle theme.
Is the LEGO Malum a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Malum has increased in value by 85.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 5.2%.
Price data last updated: Dec 25
