Kotobukiya’s Definitive Darth Maul
With the exception of Darth Maul, I practically loathed the recent Star Wars films. They had their moments but between Jar Jar and Hayden Christensen, they left a lot to be desired. Maul, on the other hand, was mysterious, menacing, and the first on-screen character to wield a dual-bladed lightsaber. Sure he had his flaws, but as far as I’m concerned, this statue alone more than makes up for that lack of character development.
The statue itself features a unique pose similar to that of a samurai wielding a naginata, or spear, while scowling like an Japanese oni — not surprising given the similarities one could draw from his demonic looks. It’s pretty obvious that Kotobukiya had a heavy hand with the design, but that’s nothing to complain about. Keep an eye out for the statue when it hits online retailers next February.
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