sw1297·Star Wars·2023
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026. · Added to seller inventories 4 times in the last 30 days.
#1,233 most valuable in Star Wars · #6,737 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sw1297 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2023 |
| Average Price (Used) | $4.60 |
| Average Price (New) | $5.64 |
| Price Range | $2.52 to $7.32 |
| Value Rank (Star Wars) | #1,233 of 1,579 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #6,737 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| 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 | $4.60 | $5.64 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $4.60 | $5.64 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $4.60 | $5.64 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $4.60 | $5.64 |
The LEGO Emperor Palpatine (sw1297) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $4.60 on average, released in 2023 and found in 1 set. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #1,233 of 1,579 Star Wars minifigures and #6,737 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Star Wars theme average is $22.17, making this figure below average for its theme.
Emperor Palpatine - Holiday Sweater (sw1297) is a common Star Wars minifigure, averaging $4.60 on BrickLink. 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 Emperor Palpatine - Holiday Sweater (sw1297) is worth $4.60 used and $5.64 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.52 to $7.32 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.
Emperor Palpatine - Holiday Sweater appears in 1 set: Advent Calendar 2023, Star Wars (Day 20) - Emperor Palpatine in Holiday Outfit (75366-21, ~$6.53). 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 sw1297. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Emperor Palpatine - Holiday Sweater 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.
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.
All 11 other Emperor Palpatine printings with market prices, ranked by BrickLink average.
