sw0041·Star Wars·2000
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated September 2026. · Added to seller inventories 11 times in the last 30 days.
#609 most valuable in Star Wars · #2,563 of 18,342 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw0041 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2000 |
| Average Price (Used) | $11.42 |
| Average Price (New) | $17.06 |
| Price Range | $2.69 to $30.00 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #609 of 1,590 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #2,563 of 18,342 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Up $0.89 since July 13, 2026.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $10.53 | $17.64 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $11.42 | $17.06 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $11.42 | $17.06 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $11.42 | $17.06 |
The LEGO Emperor Palpatine (sw0041) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $11.42 on average, released in 2000 and found in 3 sets. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #609 of 1,590 Star Wars minifigures and #2,563 of 18,342 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Star Wars theme average is $23.58, making this figure below average for its theme.
Emperor Palpatine - Yellow Head, Yellow Hands (sw0041) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $11.42 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 Emperor Palpatine - Yellow Head, Yellow Hands (sw0041) is worth $11.42 used and $17.06 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.69 to $30.00 depending on condition. This is below the Star Wars average of $23.58, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Emperor Palpatine - Yellow Head, Yellow Hands appears in 3 sets: Star Wars #1 - Sith Minifigure Pack (3340-1, ~$178.57), Imperial Shuttle (7166-1, ~$143.11), Final Duel I (7200-1, ~$104.40).
Look for the BrickLink ID sw0041. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Emperor Palpatine - Yellow Head, Yellow 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 sw0041. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $11.42, 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 11 other Emperor Palpatine printings with market prices, ranked by BrickLink average.
