Imperial Royal Guard (sw0040) Quick Facts
| BrickLink ID | sw0040 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Year Released | 2001 |
| Average Price (Used) | $6.81 |
| Average Price (New) | $10.61 |
| Price Range | $2.00 – $22.11 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
About Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands
The LEGO Imperial Royal Guard (sw0040) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $6.81 on average, released in 2001 and found in 3 sets. It has 5 individual parts. The Star Wars theme average is $22.01, making this figure below average for its theme.
Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands (sw0040) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $6.81 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.
Seller notes
- New/sealed copies sell for $10.61 vs $6.81 used — a 56% premium. If you have this figure still sealed or in excellent condition with all accessories, price it closer to the new average.
Parts in Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands (5)
Sets containing Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands (3)
Common questions about Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands
How much is LEGO sw0040 (Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands) worth in 2026?
The LEGO Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands (sw0040) is worth $6.81 used and $10.61 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.00 to $22.11 depending on condition. This is below the Star Wars average of $22.01, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
What sets include the Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands minifigure?
Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands appears in 3 sets: Imperial Star Destroyer (6211-1, ~$434.49), Imperial Shuttle (7166-1, ~$164.41), Imperial Inspection (7264-1, ~$341.10).
How do I identify Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands?
Look for the BrickLink ID sw0040 — it's the definitive identifier for this figure. Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands 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.
What's the best way to sell Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands?
List it individually on BrickLink with the ID sw0040 — buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $6.81, 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.