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LEGO Imperial Royal Guard (sw0521b) Star Wars Minifigure
LEGO Imperial Royal Guard (sw0521b) — Star Wars Minifigure

Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape

sw0521b·Star Wars·2016

Used Avg
$6.40
New Avg
$9.25
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Imperial Royal Guard (sw0521b) Quick Facts

BrickLink IDsw0521b
ThemeStar Wars
Year Released2016
Average Price (Used)$6.40
Average Price (New)$9.25
Price Range$2.69 – $11.00
Parts5
Found In3 sets

About Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape

The LEGO Imperial Royal Guard (sw0521b) is a Star Wars minifigure worth $6.40 on average, released in 2016 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 - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape (sw0521b) is a mid-range Star Wars minifigure valued at $6.40 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 $9.25 vs $6.40 used — a 45% 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 - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape (5)

Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Spongy Stretchable Fabric - 3.9cm Height with Dark Red and Red Sides
Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Spongy Stretchable Fabric - 3.9cm Height with Dark Red and Red Sides
Color 0
Minifigure, Head (Plain)
Minifigure, Head (Plain)
Black
Hips  and Legs Plain
Hips and Legs Plain
Red
Torso Robe with Dark Red Folds and Creases Pattern / Dark Red Arms / Dark Red Hands
Torso Robe with Dark Red Folds and Creases Pattern / Dark Red Arms / Dark Red Hands
Red
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet SW Royal Guard
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet SW Royal Guard
Red

Sets containing Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape (3)

Death Star - UCS
Death Star - UCS
75159-1 · 2016$1024.79
Darth Vader's Castle
Darth Vader's Castle
75251-1 · 2019$186.14
Death Star Final Duel
Death Star Final Duel
75291-1 · 2020$120.94

Common questions about Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape

How much is LEGO sw0521b (Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape) worth in 2026?

The LEGO Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape (sw0521b) is worth $6.40 used and $9.25 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.69 to $11.00 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 - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape minifigure?

Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape appears in 3 sets: Death Star - UCS (75159-1, ~$1024.79), Darth Vader's Castle (75251-1, ~$186.14), Death Star Final Duel (75291-1, ~$120.94).

How do I identify Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape?

Look for the BrickLink ID sw0521b — it's the definitive identifier for this figure. Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape 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 - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape?

List it individually on BrickLink with the ID sw0521b — buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $6.40, 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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