sw0138·Star Wars·2005
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#678 most valuable in Star Wars · #2,808 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw0138 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2005 |
| Average Price (Used) | $9.87 |
| Average Price (New) | $28.64 |
| Price Range | $5.74 to $25.00 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #678 of 1,579 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #2,808 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 2 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $9.87 | $28.64 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $9.87 | $28.64 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $9.87 | $28.64 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $9.87 | $28.64 |
The LEGO Darth Vader (Episode 3 without Cape) (sw0138) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $9.87 on average, released in 2005 and found in 2 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #678 of 1,579 Star Wars minifigures and #2,808 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Star Wars theme average is $22.17, making this figure below average for its theme.
Darth Vader (Episode 3 without Cape) (sw0138) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $9.87 on BrickLink. It comes from 2 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 Darth Vader (Episode 3 without Cape) (sw0138) is worth $9.87 used and $28.64 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $5.74 to $25.00 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.
Darth Vader (Episode 3 without Cape) appears in 2 sets: Darth Vader Transformation (7251-1, ~$74.85), Toy Fair 2005 Star Wars V.I.P. Gala Set (tf05-1).
Look for the BrickLink ID sw0138. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Darth Vader (Episode 3 without Cape) is made up of 4 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 sw0138. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $9.87, 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.
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