sw0040·Star Wars·2001
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026. · Added to seller inventories 5 times in the last 30 days.
#931 most valuable in Star Wars · #4,419 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw0040 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2001 |
| Average Price (Used) | $6.81 |
| Average Price (New) | $10.61 |
| Price Range | $2.00 to $22.11 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #931 of 1,579 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #4,419 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $6.81 | $10.61 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $6.81 | $10.61 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $6.81 | $10.61 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $6.81 | $10.61 |
The LEGO Imperial Royal Guard (sw0040) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $6.81 on average, released in 2001 and found in 3 sets. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #931 of 1,579 Star Wars minifigures and #4,419 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Star Wars theme average is $22.17, making this figure below average for its theme.
Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands (sw0040) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $6.81 on BrickLink. It comes from 3 sets. Not a headline piece, but it adds up. Sellers processing bulk lots should know this figure is worth pulling and listing individually rather than bundling it into a random minifig lot.
The LEGO Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands (sw0040) is worth $6.81 used and $10.61 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.00 to $22.11 depending on condition. This is below the Star Wars average of $22.17, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands appears in 3 sets: Imperial Star Destroyer (6211-1, ~$434.49), Imperial Shuttle (7166-1, ~$164.41), Imperial Inspection (7264-1, ~$341.10).
Look for the BrickLink ID sw0040. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands is made up of 5 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
List it individually on BrickLink with the ID sw0040. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $6.81, it's worth the time to list separately rather than bundling. If you have several Star Wars figures, listing them all at once saves on the per-item effort.
All 5 other Imperial Royal Guard printings with market prices, ranked by BrickLink average.
