sw0243·Star Wars·2009
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#339 most valuable in Star Wars · #1,136 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw0243 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2009 |
| Average Price (Used) | $19.55 |
| Average Price (New) | $23.88 |
| Price Range | $8.69 to $28.91 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #339 of 1,579 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #1,136 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 1 set |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $19.55 | $23.88 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $19.55 | $23.88 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $19.55 | $23.88 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $19.55 | $23.88 |
The LEGO Chancellor Palpatine (sw0243) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $19.55 on average, released in 2009 and found in 1 set. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #339 of 1,579 Star Wars minifigures and #1,136 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Star Wars theme average is $22.17, making this figure near average for its theme.
Chancellor Palpatine - Red Outfit, Dark Red Pauldrons, Large Eyes (sw0243) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $19.55 on BrickLink. It comes from 1 set, exclusively Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser. 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 Chancellor Palpatine - Red Outfit, Dark Red Pauldrons, Large Eyes (sw0243) is worth $19.55 used and $23.88 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $8.69 to $28.91 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Chancellor Palpatine - Red Outfit, Dark Red Pauldrons, Large Eyes appears in 1 set: Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039-1, ~$657.81). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere. That scarcity is reflected in the price.
Look for the BrickLink ID sw0243. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Chancellor Palpatine - Red Outfit, Dark Red Pauldrons, Large Eyes 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 sw0243. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $19.55, 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 3 other Chancellor Palpatine printings with market prices, ranked by BrickLink average.
