sw0161a·Star Wars·2005
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#1,393 most valuable in Star Wars · #8,712 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw0161a |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2005 |
| Average Price (Used) | $3.42 |
| Average Price (New) | $4.76 |
| Price Range | $1.00 to $10.04 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #1,393 of 1,579 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #8,712 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 3 |
| Found In | 5 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.42 | $4.76 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.42 | $4.76 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $3.42 | $4.76 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $3.42 | $4.76 |
The LEGO C-3PO (sw0161a) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $3.42 on average, released in 2005 and found in 5 sets. It has 3 individual parts. By value, it ranks #1,393 of 1,579 Star Wars minifigures and #8,712 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Star Wars theme average is $22.17, making this figure below average for its theme.
C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Gold Hands (sw0161a) is a common Star Wars minifigure, averaging $3.42 on BrickLink. It appears in 5 different sets, which keeps supply high and prices low. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Star Wars figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Gold Hands (sw0161a) is worth $3.42 used and $4.76 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.00 to $10.04 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.
C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Gold Hands appears in 5 sets: Sandcrawler (10144-1, ~$476.32), Death Star - UCS (10188-1, ~$885.07), Tantive IV (10198-1, ~$306.09), and 2 more. Multiple set appearances mean there are plenty of these in circulation, which is why the price stays relatively accessible.
Look for the BrickLink ID sw0161a. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Gold Hands is made up of 3 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.
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Star Wars minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
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