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Darth Vader Minifigure - Darth Vader with light-Up Lightsaber - sw0117

Darth Vader Minifigure

The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader minifig was first introduced in 2005 in the set 7263 TIE Fighter and is currently estimated to be valued around $163 and an annual growth of about 10.2%. This minifigure has made appearances in two sets.
sw0117 Darth Vader with light-Up Lightsaber.
This version of Darth Vader incorporates a built-in light feature within the lightsaber, illuminating it with the press of a button.

Darth Vader Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Darth Vader since 2005. High accuracy
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For Sale (New/Loose)

 Best US listing for Darth Vader
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$753.09
(FR) BrickLink store Au royaume de la brique $127.09
-21.9%
(TH) Lightsaber works/lights up. No fraying of the cape. Battery has been removed so that ... $129.28
-20.6%
(DE) excellent condition, battery empty assembled & in zip bag ask for pictures $138.64
-14.8%
(CA) New. Batterie works $142.81
-12.3%
(DE) Light does not work, but still in the trans-clear plastic case $143.89
-11.6%
(CA) New from the set, working lightsaber. $148.25
-8.9%
(SE) Light works but battery is low. $155.63
-4.4%
(FR) BrickLink store Au royaume de la brique $178.09
+9.4%
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For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Bearish
This minifigure's value is slipping and member demand is cooling.
DemandUpper half in Star Wars
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
Value trendDown 9% in 3 months
Up 109% since May
MayToday
Listings
Listings steady
12 months agoToday
Outlook:27% bearish·63% neutral·10% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Darth Vader Appears in the Following LEGO Sets

7263 TIE Fighter

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 159 / 2
Availability Retired
7263 LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter
Retail $19.99
Value $239.96
Growth  +1100.4%
Annual growth 6.7%

Toy Fair 2005 Darth Vader

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Promotional
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 2 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Star Wars Toy Fair 2005 Darth Vader
Value $1,283.88
Annual growth 19.0%

Compared with Other Darth Vader Minifigures

Two things count for Darth Vader (sw0117) in this group. Sellers list fewer copies of this one than of most of the less valuable figures and the figures at the bottom of the group came out years later.

#2 of 30
By value, $163
$7.45$1,091
In the top quarter of the group.
#2 of 26
By growth since release, +5,692%
+103%+21,717%
In the top quarter of the group.
Most valuable Darth Vader MinifiguresValue
1Chrome Black Darth Vader sw0218$1,091
2Darth Vader sw0117$163
3Darth Vader sw0004$58
Most Valuable LEGO Darth Vader Minifigures

Darth Vader Questions

What is LEGO Darth Vader (sw0117) worth?

Darth Vader is worth about $162.76 new and loose. That is up 3% in 2025.

Which LEGO sets is Darth Vader (sw0117) in?

You can find Darth Vader in two sets: 7263 TIE Fighter (2005) and SW117PROMO Toy Fair 2005 Darth Vader (2005).

Can you still buy Darth Vader (sw0117) at retail?

No. Both sets that include Darth Vader are retired.

How much has Darth Vader (sw0117) grown in value?

Darth Vader has grown 5,692% in value since release. That is about 10.2% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for Darth Vader (sw0117)?

In a year, Darth Vader is forecast at $176.35, up about 8% on today. A forecast is an estimate, not a promise.

Which is the most valuable of the Darth Vader minifigures?

Of all the Darth Vader minifigures, Chrome Black Darth Vader (sw0218) is worth the most, at $1,090.87.

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Darth Vader Reviews

7 reviews
5.0
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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“With an annualized growth of around 7.8%, the Darth Vader minifig offers steady returns for LEGO investors, and continues to hold value for Star Wars / Episode IV collectors.”
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Review for LEGO set 7263 TIE Fighter from Brickset
“Overall: this set is one of the empire classics and is recommended to people who like small, old or empire sets. Lego did not introduce any new parts. The pod's wind screen/window is not to hard to find now although it is an interesting piece.”
Full review at brickset.com

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About Star Wars Episode IV

The Episode IV subtheme features minifigures like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. The storyline follows the classic events of "A New Hope," where Luke joins the Rebel Alliance, rescues Princess Leia, and destroys the Death Star, igniting the Galactic Civil War.
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