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LEGO Emperor Palpatine (sw0210) Star Wars Minifigure
LEGO Emperor Palpatine (sw0210) — Star Wars Minifigure

Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands

sw0210·Star Wars·2008

Used Avg
$11.26
New Avg
$17.45
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Emperor Palpatine (sw0210) Quick Facts

BrickLink IDsw0210
ThemeStar Wars
Year Released2008
Average Price (Used)$11.26
Average Price (New)$17.45
Price Range$5.45 – $23.04
Parts5
Found In2 sets

About Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands

The LEGO Emperor Palpatine (sw0210) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $11.26 on average, released in 2008 and found in 2 sets. It has 5 individual parts. The Star Wars theme average is $22.01, making this figure below average for its theme.

Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands (sw0210) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $11.26 on BrickLink. It comes from 2 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 $17.45 vs $11.26 used — a 55% premium. If you have this figure still sealed or in excellent condition with all accessories, price it closer to the new average.
  • Appears in 2 sets including Death Star - UCS and Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle. If you're parting out any of these sets, pull this figure first — it's one of the more valuable minifigs you'll find inside.

Parts in Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands (5)

Minifigure, Headgear Hood
Minifigure, Headgear Hood
Black
Minifigure, Head Yellow Eyes, Dark Bluish Gray Eye Shadow, Jowl Lines, Chin Dimple and Wrinkles, Furrowed Brow, Stern Pattern
Minifigure, Head Yellow Eyes, Dark Bluish Gray Eye Shadow, Jowl Lines, Chin Dimple and Wrinkles, Furrowed Brow, Stern Pattern
Light Bluish Gray
Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Traditional Starched Fabric - 4.0cm Height
Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Traditional Starched Fabric - 4.0cm Height
Black
Hips  and Legs Plain
Hips and Legs Plain
Black
Torso SW Layered Shirt, Robe Tie, Silver Neck Clasp Pattern / Black Arms / Black Hands
Torso SW Layered Shirt, Robe Tie, Silver Neck Clasp Pattern / Black Arms / Black Hands
Black

Sets containing Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands (2)

Death Star - UCS
Death Star - UCS
10188-1 · 2008$885.07
Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle
Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle
8096-1 · 2010$181.17

Common questions about Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands

How much is LEGO sw0210 (Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands) worth in 2026?

The LEGO Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands (sw0210) is worth $11.26 used and $17.45 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $5.45 to $23.04 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.

What sets include the Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands minifigure?

Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands appears in 2 sets: Death Star - UCS (10188-1, ~$885.07), Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096-1, ~$181.17).

How do I identify Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands?

Look for the BrickLink ID sw0210 — it's the definitive identifier for this figure. Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black 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 Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands?

List it individually on BrickLink with the ID sw0210 — buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $11.26, 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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