Who is Darth Maul

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Darth Maul - Sith Lord

Darth Maul simply looks evil. It's not as if he's not menacing enough with the black and red Sith tattoos all over his face, or the fact that his eyes are yellow, but all those horns sticking out of his head leave no doubt that this is not a particularly nice guy.

It also didn't help that he was taken from his home planet as a child and trained in the ways of the Dark Side of the Force by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious.

Most of us are familiar with Darth Maul from his brief appearance in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, but he also appears in Star Wars expanded universe of novels and comics. These books chronicle his early life and exploits before we meet him in Phantom Menace at the Invasion of Naboo.

Darth Maul at a glance

Darth Maul is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe and a main villain in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He was portrayed by Ray Park and voiced by Peter Serafinowicz. He was the first (known) apprentice of the Sith Lord Darth Sidious and was killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Darth Maul was designed by concept artist Iain McCaig.

George Lucas had described Darth Maul as "a figure from your worst nightmare". Designer Iain McCaig thus offered Lucas a design based on a nightmare of his...

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Darth Maul in the Star Wars Expanded Universe

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The Early life of Darth Maul

Darth Maul (real name unknown) is of the Zabrak species, born on the planet Iridonia in the year 54BBY.

He was taken from his family at an early age by Darth Sidious and indoctrinated in the ways of the dark side of the force. Throughout his Sith training, Maul was taught various combat and killing techniques. Since the Zabrak were a self assured race with a single minded determination to accomplish any task he became fanatically devoted to the dark side. By the time he was an adolescent, he was a weapon of pure hatred, and soon to be the personal assassin of Darth Sidious.

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Darth Maul - Jedi Master?

In both the Prequel movies and the Star Wars Expanded universe, many Zabrak are not only Jedi Masters, but also Members of the Jedi High Council.

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Darth Maul's Fighting Abilities

During the light saber duel with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul does a 360 degree horizontal spin with dual lightsaber in hand, and still lands on his feet. I love watching that scene, and wish that Maul was actually a Jedi so we could see more of his awesome abilities (brought to the screen by martial arts specialist Ray Park) in the following movies. Unfortuantely, being a Sith Lord of the Dark Side means you tend to die in the Star Wars universe.

During his Sith Training, Darth Maul was trained in the following fighting arts:

Lightsaber - Niman combat training and Juyo style which prefers physical victory drawing on the volatile emotions of the dark side.

Jar'Kai Dual saber technique - The second lightsaber blade turns the standard lightsaber into a dual bladed weapon similar to the zhaboka (a weapon familiar to the Zabrak.

Force Abilities - Force grip, Force choke, and telekinesis

Darth Maul Demonstrates His Lightsaber Training

(at least this battery operated action figure does)

I love this action figure. Not only is it highly animated, but it also includes Darth Maul quotes from The Phantom Menace, and the appropriately dark music. Watch how the one end of the lightsaber appears about 10 seconds into the video.
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Darth Maul 12-inch RAH Figure
This figure is highly authentic and film accurate, and ready to take life on your shelf in any dynamic pose that you desire. Medicom Toy's RAH body is one of the most articulated 12-inch figure bodies available, capable of nearly any pose that the human body can achieve.Each Darth Maul figure includes interchangeable hands and a display base, a removable hooded cloak, and comes packaged in a beautiful window display box.

Darth Maul Ultimate 1/4 Scale Action Figure
Beginning a new era in StarWars collecting, Diamond Select Toys' premiere release in the all-new Ultimate 1/4-Scale line is none other than the deadliest Sith Apprentice this side of the Battle of Yavin, Darth Maul!Featuring voice and sound effects from the Star Wars films,each figure also includes multi-layered cloth costumes,hyper-realistic sculpts and over 25 points of articulation.Showcase your figure with the included display stand and prepare for the rest of this legendary line!Figure stands approximately 19-inches tall.

Darth Maul Force FX Lightsaber
Showcase your passion for the dark side with this official replica of Darth Maul's lightsaber from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Ignite the glowing, bright red blade with realistic power-up and power-down light effects and four authentic lightsaber sound effects that have been digitally recorded from the movie -- including power-up, idle hum, clash and power-down. A durable metal hilt looks and feels like a real lightsaber, along with a sturdy, permanently attached blade. When not in your grasp, proudly show off your galactic weapon in the specially designed base.Lightsaber comes with an adapter - combine it with a second Darth Maul Battle Damaged Force FX Lightsaber (sold separately) to create a Darth Maul double-bladed Force FX Lightsaber! Requires 3 "AAA" batteries (not included).

Darth Maul duels with Jedi Qui-Gon and Obi Wan

When these individual action figures are attached, they are programmed to duel with each other. Throw in some Star Wars quotes, music and lightsaber sound effects, and this is a really cool set.
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BBY - Before the Battle of Yavin

What BBY means in the Star Wars Universe

Darth Maul was born in the Year 54 BBY

After the fall of the Galactic Empire, the new Galactic Republic Historical Council was called to set a new calendar. Some had already started using the fall of Emperor Palpatine as the new year 0. However, due to the significance of the destruction of the Death Star, and its leading to the eventual overthrow of the Empire, the council set the Battle of Yavin as the new Year 0, establishing the BBY/ABY calendar.

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Darth Maul isn't so tough, he actually looks quite small

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Star Wars Mighty Muggs - Darth Maul
Welcome to the trendy side of the Force! This evil-eyed Sith warrior never looked so good! Whether for play or display, this hip version of the popular character from the Star Wars epic is sure to bring a smile to the faces of collectors and fans alike! With a large character head and chunky body, this fun figure is armed with his double-"bladed" lightsaber and is ready to destroy his enemies -- and to take his rightful place as a must-have for your collection!Darth Maul figure comes with a double-"bladed" lightsaber.

Evolutions: The Sith Figure 3-Pack
After thousands of years, the Sith reveal themselves to the Jedi. Witness their evolution with these three ominous action figures! Darth Maul attacks the Jedi, revealing that the Sith are still a threat to the galaxy. Then Count Dooku, a former Jedi, comes out of hiding as a Sith lord to attack the Republic. Finally, the emperor, who was thought to be fighting on behalf of the Republic, is revealed as the most powerful and menacing Sith of all! Reenact the battles between the forces of good and evil with this set of amazing Star Wars action figures. Collectible Star Wars action figures three-pack of the evil trio that overshadows the Jedi. Set includes Count Dooku, Emperor Palpatine and Darth Maul action figures and accessories.

Evolutions: The Sith Legacy
The history of the Sith spans millennia, and a new Evolutions action figure 3-pack includes three of its most noteworthy disciples. There is the sinister Darth Nihilus (Knights of the Old Republic), Darth Bane (The Old Republic), and Darth Maul (Episode I). Stunning packaging artwork depicts Darth Maul and Sith iconography.

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"At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge." - Darth Maul

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  • Immature_Entrepreneur Feb 24, 2011 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Great lens on an awesome Star Wars character. I was so disappointed to see him die. Darth Maul was one of the coolest, most interesting characters to be introduced to the Star Wars universe in a long time.
  • Grumpy-Fett Sep 14, 2010 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Great lens on one of the most underused characters in the SW Universe! Perhaps a complete rundown of all Maul figures would be cool.
  • JustAls Aug 16, 2009 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    He scares me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • JMariaRD Aug 13, 2009 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Great lens on this Sith Lord- well done!
  • a_willow Aug 5, 2009 @ 8:54 am | delete
    Great use of red&black color theme! Love it!
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Much of the information and a few images, in this lens are from Star Wars: Epsiode I The Phantom Menace and the Wookieepedia (The Star Wars Wiki), neither of which would be possible without the imagination of George Lucas.

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