A Guide to Collecting Sith Lords: Canon, Legends and Custom Minifigures

by Brick This Now October 15, 2026

A satisfying Sith collection starts with a clear theme: a favourite era, a master-and-apprentice relationship, or a small group of characters whose stories connect. Choose the characters first, then compare the costume, accessories and format of each collectible. A red lightsaber or a dark outfit alone does not tell you that a character is a Sith Lord.

This guide explains how to organise canon, Legends and alternate-story characters, with examples from Brick This Now’s independent custom minifigure line. BTN products are third-party customs, not official LEGO® products or officially licensed Star Wars merchandise.

Start with one collecting theme

You do not need every dark-side character to create a convincing display. A focused group is easier to budget for and gives each addition a reason to be there. Pick a favourite story or relationship before expanding into a second era.

Film and Clone Wars connections: Start with Count Dooku and characters linked to his training or schemes.
Old Republic Legends: Build around Revan, Malak and the legacy of the Jedi Civil War.
Later Legends: Explore Darth Caedus or the One Sith through Darth Talon.
Alternate adventures: Give Rebuild the Galaxy characters their own shelf or scene.

These are collecting themes, not claims that every character within a theme belongs to the same Sith order.

Sith Lord, dark-side user or fallen Jedi?

The Sith are a particular tradition within Star Wars. Other characters can use the dark side, serve a Sith master or oppose the Jedi without holding the same title.

Character	How to classify the story role	Useful collecting distinction
Count Dooku	Sith Lord, also called Darth Tyranus	Connects the prequels with the Clone Wars
Darth Revan and Darth Malak	Legends Sith Lords	Central figures in Knights of the Old Republic
Darth Nihilus	Legends Sith Lord	Associated with Knights of the Old Republic II
Asajj Ventress	Former Jedi Padawan, Dooku’s dark-side assassin and later an independent figure	Her role depends on the point in her story
Supreme Leader Snoke	Dark-side leader of the First Order	Not a Sith Lord
Darth Rey	Alternate dark-side interpretation	Not the permanent identity of the sequel trilogy’s heroine
Sig Greebling	Force-sensitive hero from Rebuild the Galaxy	Not a Sith despite appearing in a wider Force-user line
Darth Sion	Legends Sith Lord / Lord of Pain	Member of the Sith Triumvirate in Knights of the Old Republic II
Visas Marr	Miraluka Force user and former apprentice of Darth Nihilus	A companion of the Jedi Exile whose story includes a return to the light

Build an Old Republic display

Darth Revan custom minifigure with dark hood, striped mask, brown armour, red sash and red and purple lightsabers — Darth Revan’s dark hood and dual-colour blades give this Legends design a different appearance from Jedi Knight Revan. View this BTN custom minifigure.

Darth Revan and Darth Malak make a story-connected starting pair. Their relationship includes shared Jedi origins, a fall to the dark side and betrayal. That makes the pairing more meaningful than selecting two unrelated masked villains.

Add Darth Nihilus if you want to broaden the display into the aftermath explored by Knights of the Old Republic II. He belongs to a different conflict from Revan and Malak’s central game story, so an era label or a separate scene can help organise the collection.

Darth Sion: add the Lord of Pain

Darth Sion broadens a Darth Nihilus display into the Sith Triumvirate. Alongside Darth Traya, these Sith threaten the surviving Jedi in Knights of the Old Republic II. Sion sustains his damaged body through the dark side, pain and hatred. His cracked skin and exposed torso distinguish his design from Nihilus’s hood and mask.

Darth Sion custom minifigure with bald head, cracked skin markings, exposed scarred torso, black cape and red lightsaber. — Sion’s scarred appearance brings the Lord of Pain to an Old Republic Legends display. View this BTN custom minifigure.

Visas Marr: show the connection beyond the Sith

Visas Marr connects Nihilus’s story with the Jedi Exile. A Miraluka forced into Nihilus’s service after the destruction of her homeworld, she later turns against him. Her red lightsaber reflects that history; it should not be used to classify her simply as another Sith Lord. Display her alongside Nihilus to explore their connection, with a label identifying her as his former apprentice.

Visas Marr custom minifigure with dark-red hood and eye covering, patterned black robes, red sash and red lightsaber. — Visas Marr’s dark-red hood and patterned robes distinguish this former apprentice of Darth Nihilus. View this BTN custom minifigure.

A Jedi Knight Revan interpretation can show the light-side connection of the same character. Keep it as a distinct version rather than treating the two names as interchangeable product descriptions. Kao Cen Darach offers another Jedi from the wider Old Republic setting, specifically The Old Republic’s Return cinematic.

For a later Old Republic conflict, pair Darth Malgus with Kao Cen Darach, whose duel appears in The Old Republic’s Return cinematic. Malgus and Malak are separate characters despite their similar names.

Darth Malgus custom minifigure with pale head, respirator mask, black armour and red lightsaber — Darth Malgus adds a respirator-equipped, armoured Sith design from The Old Republic. View this BTN custom minifigure.

Follow the Clone Wars relationships

Count Dooku gives a collection a link between politics, Jedi history and Sith manipulation. Asajj Ventress and Savage Opress add the dangerous personal relationships surrounding his use of apprentices and agents.

For a more specific Maul scene, compare the mechanical-leg designs carefully. His survival on Lotho Minor involved a spider-like lower body, while later appearances use two mechanical legs. The current Maul custom listing should be judged from its actual photograph and construction before choosing it for a particular scene.

A Jedi counterpart such as Mace Windu or Plo Koon gives the display an opposing side. Choose a relationship or shared era you enjoy; there is no requirement to balance every Sith figure with one Jedi.

Asajj Ventress custom minifigure with pale marked face, blue-and-red robes and two red lightsabers — Ventress’s pale face, long robes and paired red blades create a different silhouette from the armoured Sith designs. View this BTN custom minifigure.

Darth Maul cosplayer with red-and-black facial makeup, small horns and dark robes — Costume reference: Maul’s recognisable face and dark clothing. This is a cosplay photograph, not a BTN product image or a film still. Photo: Scott Reuther / The Official Star Wars, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Reproduced without cropping.

Explore Legends beyond the film era

Darth Caedus is Jacen Solo’s Sith identity in Legends, while Jaina Solo is his twin sister and a Jedi. Their relationship provides a focused family-and-conflict pairing. Caedus is not Kylo Ren under another name.

Darth Talon belongs to Darth Krayt’s One Sith in the Legacy comics, well after the original trilogy. That order differs from the film-era Sith arrangement. Darth Desolous offers a different Legends connection through selected versions of The Force Unleashed and their Jedi Temple simulation.

A name appearing in a modern reference does not automatically make its entire older Legends biography part of current canon. When a listing describes a detailed Legends story, label it that way.

Darth Talon custom minifigure with red-and-black Twi’lek head markings, dark outfit and red lightsaber — Darth Talon represents the One Sith of the Legacy comics, a different era and order from the film villains. View this BTN custom minifigure.

Give alternate stories a clear place

Solitus, Sig Greebling and Darth Devastator come from the rearranged world of Rebuild the Galaxy and its follow-up. Their stories work well together, but they should not be presented as direct additions to the main films’ Sith family tree.

Darth Rey also needs an outfit check. A dark vision of Rey and a remixed animated interpretation are not automatically the same version. Compare the actual product image and listing description before selecting the design for a particular scene.

Solitus custom minifigure with green face, red eyes, black hood and cape, grey armour and two pale-purple lightsabers — Solitus belongs to Rebuild the Galaxy’s alternate setting. His hooded, dual-blade design should not be placed in the main films’ Sith lineage. View this BTN custom minifigure.

What to check before buying a custom minifigure

Character and version: Check the exact costume or transformation. “Maul” alone does not specify spider legs.
Actual product photograph: Compare printing, head pieces, capes and unusual body constructions.
Supplied parts: A story reference to a lightsaber is not a promise that a particular blade or effect comes with the figure.
Format: Select the Keychain or Without Keychain variant shown in the listing.
Price and delivery: Check the selected variant, destination and current delivery information before paying.
Product origin: Understand whether you are buying an independent custom collectible or an official branded product.

A smaller collection of clearly identified designs is often easier to display than a larger group bought without a plan. Expand when you find a character or outfit that adds something you want, rather than assuming every variation is essential.

Keychain or without keychain?

A keychain option suits collectors who want that format for carrying or gifting. A without-keychain option is usually the more direct starting point for a character shelf or scene. Check the listing for attachment and construction details: do not assume a keychain can be removed cleanly or converted without marks.

Frequently asked questions

Are all red-lightsaber characters Sith?

No. Sith membership, dark-side use and weapon colour are different things. Look at the character’s role and the specific story rather than classifying by blade colour alone.

Is Supreme Leader Snoke a Sith Lord?

No. Snoke is a powerful dark-side leader connected with the First Order and Darth Sidious’s plans, but he is not identified as a Sith Lord.

Is Visas Marr a Sith Lord?

Visas is better identified here as a Miraluka Force user and former apprentice of Darth Nihilus who later returns to the light. Her red blade alone does not establish a Sith Lord title. Compare the Visas Marr custom minifigure with Darth Sion, the Lord of Pain, for two distinct roles in the same Legends storyline.

Should I keep canon and Legends figures separate?

You can mix them in a personal collection. Separate labels, eras or scenes help if you want the display to explain the characters’ stories accurately.

Are BTN custom minifigures official LEGO products?

No. Brick This Now sells independent third-party custom minifigures. BTN is not affiliated with, sponsored, authorised or endorsed by the LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group.

Plan your next character pairing

Browse the Star Wars Universe Collection and compare the available listings by character, version and format. Start with the story you enjoy, then add the design that fits your display.