From the Ichiban Kuji Nightmare Feast prize line, this Maleficent figure captures the character’s iconic silhouette with a dynamic, commanding pose. Maleficent stands tall, her cape billowing behind her, the horns on her headdress sharply defined and extended, framing a stern, calculating gaze. The sculpt emphasizes angular features, with slender hands gripping a staff that hints at her sorcerous power. The paintwork focuses on deep, rich greens and blacks, with subtle shading to bring out the creases in the cape and the folds of her garments. Metallic accents highlight jewelry and the staff, while the base features motifs from the Nightmare Feast theme—dark thorns, ravens, or silhouettes that evoke a foreboding banquet. The figure’s 140 mm height is balanced by a sturdy display stand, making it a striking centerpiece for shelves. The overall finish blends anime-inspired stylization with the premium prize figure aesthetic, suitable for Disney Villains collectors and fans of Maleficent alike.

Maleficent is a centuries-old fairy of the moors, a master of dark magic whose power and presence command respect. In the classic Sleeping Beauty myth, she is both feared and admired, but her loneliness and sense of betrayal by humans drive much of her actions. After being slighted by King Stefan, she curses Princess Aurora on her christening day, proclaiming that Aurora will prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a deep sleep from which she will awaken only with true love’s kiss. Throughout the tale, Maleficent wields potent sorcery—shapeshifting, curses, protective wards—and uses her influence to shape events from the shadows. Though labeled a villain, many adaptations reveal a more nuanced character: a protector of the moors and a parent-figure to Aurora, whose alliance shifts as the truth about Stefan’s betrayal comes to light. In modern retellings, Maleficent’s backstory and motivations are explored in greater depth, presenting a character who seeks justice and redemption rather than mere cruelty, while still embodying the allure and danger of a powerful fairy who operates outside human laws.