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Emperor Palpatine Minifigure - Emperor Palpatine with a light bluish gray head and hands - sw0124

Emperor Palpatine Minifigure

The LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine minifig was first introduced in 2005 in the set 7264 Imperial Inspection and is currently estimated to be valued around $140 and an annual growth of about 10.0%.
sw0124 Emperor Palpatine with a light bluish gray head and hands. This version of the Emperor Palpatine minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Imperial Inspection set.
Emperor Palpatine was a Sith Lord who rose to power as Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. He orchestrated the Clone Wars, transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire, and declared himself Emperor.

Emperor Palpatine Value (New/Loose)

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

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$85.00

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the last 3 months of new/loose LEGO Emperor Palpatine.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/loose LEGO Emperor Palpatine.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This minifigure is outpacing other minifigures in Episode VI, but member demand is cooling, so momentum is holding level.
DemandBottom 25% in Star Wars
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
Value trendDown 7% in 3 months
Up 22% over the year
12 months agoToday
Listings
Listings steady
12 months agoToday
Outlook:8% bearish·77% neutral·15% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Emperor Palpatine Appears in the Following LEGO Set

7264 Imperial Inspection

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode VI
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 367 / 10
Availability Retired
7264 LEGO Star Wars Imperial Inspection
Retail $49.99
Value $700.00
Growth  +1300.3%
Annual growth 8.8%

Compared with Other Emperor Palpatine Minifigures

Emperor Palpatine (sw0124) leads the Emperor Palpatine minifigures since fewer copies are for sale than of any figure below, the figures at the bottom of the group all came out between 2020 and 2023, and more members want this one than any less valuable figure.

#1 of 12
By value, $140
$6.37$140
The most valuable in the group.
#1 of 9
By growth since release, +2,707%
+71%+2,707%
The biggest gain in the group.
Most valuable Emperor Palpatine MinifiguresValue
1Emperor Palpatine sw0124$140
2Emperor Palpatine sw0066$32
3Emperor Palpatine sw0041$26
Most Valuable LEGO Emperor Palpatine Minifigures

Emperor Palpatine Questions

How much is the Emperor Palpatine minifigure (sw0124) worth?

Emperor Palpatine is worth about $140.33 new and loose. The value rose 4% in 2025.

Which set does Emperor Palpatine (sw0124) come in?

Only one set includes Emperor Palpatine: 7264 Imperial Inspection (2005).

Is Emperor Palpatine (sw0124) retired?

Yes. The only set with Emperor Palpatine, 7264 Imperial Inspection (2005), has retired.

How much has Emperor Palpatine (sw0124) grown in value?

Emperor Palpatine has grown 2,707% in value since release. On average that is 10% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for Emperor Palpatine (sw0124)?

The one-year forecast for Emperor Palpatine is $153.48, about 9% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of Emperor Palpatine (sw0124)?

Yes. Of all the Emperor Palpatine minifigures, Emperor Palpatine (sw0124) is worth the most.

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Emperor Palpatine Reviews

8 reviews
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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“With an annualized growth of around 8.0%, the Emperor Palpatine minifig offers steady returns for LEGO investors, and continues to hold value for Star Wars / Episode VI collectors.”
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Review for LEGO set 7264 Imperial Inspection from BrickWars-Sets
“Lego Star Wars 7264 Imperial Inspection from "Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" features the Imperial shuttle, otherwise known as a Lambda-class T-4a shuttle. It was a light utility craft in common use for transport of troops and high ranking officers. A pair of folding... More wings flanks the shuttle’s tri-wing design with a stationery wing.”
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Community Stats

Emperor Palpatine (sw0124) currently ranks #13 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.
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About Star Wars Episode VI

The Episode VI subtheme features minifigures like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Emperor Palpatine, and Ewoks. The storyline follows the events of "Return of the Jedi," highlighting the rescue of Han Solo, the final battle on Endor, and the ultimate defeat of the Emperor, bringing balance to the Force.
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