sw1263·Star Wars·2023
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated September 2026. · Added to seller inventories 8 times in the last 30 days.
#866 most valuable in Star Wars · #3,960 of 18,342 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw1263 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2023 |
| Average Price (Used) | $7.90 |
| Average Price (New) | $8.92 |
| Price Range | $5.78 to $12.22 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #866 of 1,590 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #3,960 of 18,342 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Up $0.43 since July 13, 2026.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $7.47 | $8.75 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $7.90 | $8.92 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $7.90 | $8.92 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $7.90 | $8.92 |
The LEGO Emperor Palpatine (sw1263) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $7.90 on average, released in 2023 and found in 3 sets. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #866 of 1,590 Star Wars minifigures and #3,960 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 - Spongy Cape, Hood Basic, Yellow Eyes (sw1263) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $7.90 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 - Spongy Cape, Hood Basic, Yellow Eyes (sw1263) is worth $7.90 used and $8.92 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $5.78 to $12.22 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 - Spongy Cape, Hood Basic, Yellow Eyes appears in 3 sets: Emperor's Throne Room Diorama (75352-1, ~$92.36), Death Star - UCS (75419-1, ~$885.99), Emperor Palpatine paper bag (912402-1, ~$7.40).
Look for the BrickLink ID sw1263. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Emperor Palpatine - Spongy Cape, Hood Basic, Yellow 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 sw1263. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $7.90, 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.
All 11 other Emperor Palpatine printings with market prices, ranked by BrickLink average.
