sw1249·Star Wars·2023
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#1,037 most valuable in Star Wars · #5,190 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw1249 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2023 |
| Average Price (Used) | $5.90 |
| Average Price (New) | $6.81 |
| Price Range | $3.37 to $12.00 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #1,037 of 1,579 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #5,190 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 6 |
| Found In | 4 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $5.90 | $6.81 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $5.90 | $6.81 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $5.90 | $6.81 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $5.90 | $6.81 |
The LEGO Darth Vader (sw1249) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $5.90 on average, released in 2023 and found in 4 sets. It has 6 individual parts. By value, it ranks #1,037 of 1,579 Star Wars minifigures and #5,190 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 - Printed Arms, Spongy Cape, White Head with Frown (sw1249) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $5.90 on BrickLink. It comes from 4 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 - Printed Arms, Spongy Cape, White Head with Frown (sw1249) is worth $5.90 used and $6.81 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $3.37 to $12.00 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 - Printed Arms, Spongy Cape, White Head with Frown appears in 4 sets: TIE Bomber (75347-1, ~$40.54), Emperor's Throne Room Diorama (75352-1, ~$89.35), Boarding the Tantive IV (75387-1, ~$44.90), and 1 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 sw1249. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Darth Vader - Printed Arms, Spongy Cape, White Head with Frown is made up of 6 parts including specialized accessories. 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 sw1249. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $5.90, 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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