Darth Vader Minifigure

Name: Darth Vader Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: sw0981
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (2 reviews)

The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader minifig was first introduced in 2018 in the set 75251 Darth Vader's Castle and is currently estimated to be valued around $45 and an annual growth of about 17.9%.

sw0981 Darth Vader in Bacta Tank outfit. This version of the Darth Vader minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Darth Vader's Castle set.

Darth Vader, also known as Anakin Skywalker, is a central character in the Star Wars franchise who becomes a Sith Lord and serves the Galactic Empire.

Minifig Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Darth Vader since 2018. High accuracy

For Sale (New/Loose)

	(US) LEGO Star Wars - Darth Vader (sw0123)	BrickEconomy Choice $27.42
	(HK) Never assembled.	$27.64 -38.7%
	(KR) BrickLink store Happy-son	$28.49 -36.8%
	(US) Lego Star Wars: Darth Vader Minifigure Sw0004 (Chrome Hilt)	$28.99 -35.7%
	(DE) Zusammengesetz im Zip Bag. Keine Gebhren.	$29.49 -34.6%
	(US) BrickLink store Joobert's Emporium	$29.81 -33.9%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars sw0004 Minifigure Darth Vader Light Gray Head Vintage from 1999	$29.99 -33.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Laugh it up fuzzball	$30.30 -32.8%
	(IE) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Darth Vader Bacta Tank Sw0981 NEW	$30.70 -31.9%
	(KR) BrickLink store Tall Tall shop	$31.51 -30.1%
	(HK) BrickLink store Seismic Brick Shop	$32.00 -29.0%
	(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs	$33.34 -26.1%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars sw0214 - Darth Vader Minifigure 6211 NEW	$33.59 -25.5%
	(US) New, never assembled	$33.95 -24.7%
	(US) BrickLink store Collectible Minifigs	$33.99 -24.6%
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	(US) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Darth Vader (75159) (Genuine)	$33.99 -24.6%
	(US) BrickLink store SD Brickz	$34.68 -23.1%
	(MX) Sin accesorio	$34.86 -22.7%
	(US) LEGO Brick STAR WARS 75251 DARTH VADER Minifigure w/ White Head +Cape 100% LEGO	$34.95 -22.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Supreme.Bricks	$34.99 -22.4%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Darth Vader (75291) With Light Saber	$34.99 -22.4%
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader (Bacta Tank), Rogue One, Kenobi, Vader's Castle	$34.99 -22.4%
	(US) - Minifig ref #sw0981	$35.19 -22.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store alsterbrick	$36.36 -19.4%
	(CA) BrickLink store DuncBricks	$37.03 -17.9%
	(US) Never assembled	$38.54 -14.5%
	(US) NEW	$38.82 -13.9%
	(US) 100% Complete, PREASSEMBLED. Minifig only, accessories sold separately.	$38.99 -13.5%
	(PT) BrickLink store Give Me A Brick	$39.55 -12.3%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Darth Vader (75291) (Genuine)	$39.99 -11.3%
	(HU) Never assembled	$40.50 -10.2%
	(US) P0001	$41.00 -9.1%
	(US) assembled	$41.96 -6.9%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure SW0586 New 2014	$42.00 -6.9%
	(US) BrickLink store The Plastic Mason	$43.40 -3.7%
	(DK) BrickLink store Brick_Due	$43.73 -3.0%
	(US) Brand new, assembled	$44.00 -2.4%
	(IT) BrickLink store Pianeta Mattoncino - SALE	$44.83 -0.6%
	(CA) BrickLink store rapidos2	$44.95 -0.3%
	(US) BrickLink store Figure it Out Bricks	$45.00 -0.2%
	(TH) Assembled in very good condition	$45.27 +0.4%
	(DK) BrickLink store Frankieivanhoe	$45.42 +0.7%
	(US) BrickLink store 401BRICKS	$46.00 +2.0%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Jedi Vader Minifigure (sw1363) PERFECT CONDITION	$47.50 +5.3%
	(US) BrickLink store Hoagie's House of Bricks	$48.00 +6.5%
	(DE) BrickLink store NoBrickNoFun	$48.07 +6.6%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure sw1363 Jedi Vader from 75389	$49.25 +9.2%
	(CH) BrickLink store Swiss Prime Bricks	$50.75 +12.6%
	(CZ) assembled	$54.02 +19.8%
	(US) NEW LEGO Jedi Vader Darth Vader Minifigure Star Wars from 75389 (sw1363)	$54.99 +22.0%
	(FR) BrickLink store Minifigurines.fr	$55.99 +24.2%
	(US) BrickLink store BBB Brick Store	$56.34 +25.0%
	(US) BrickLink store EmpireBricksNY	$56.48 +25.3%
	(US) BrickLink store Around the Clock Bricks	$57.60 +27.7%
	(FR) BrickLink store Sunshine	$58.20 +29.1%
	(AU) LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure Sith Lord Bacta Tank Outfit 75251 sw0981	$59.31 +31.5%
	(FR) BrickLink store BrickPlus	$65.18 +44.6%
	(US) \ pristine	$76.00 +68.6%
	(US) New, never assembled. Stored unassembled in a zip bag.	$109.31 +142.4%

For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Darth Vader Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	75251 Darth Vader's Castle Theme Star Wars Year 2018 Pieces / Minifigs 1,060 / 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	Retail $129.99 Value $213.63 Growth +64.3% Annual growth 10.7% I own this set I want this set

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

sw0981

Name

Darth Vader

Theme

Star Wars

Year

2018

Released

December 2018

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retired

Minifig Pricing

Value

$45.09

Growth

+875.97%

Annual growth

+17.89%

Rolling growth

+4.44% (Previous 12 months)

1-year growth

+11.44% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+2.31% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$27.42

Highest price

$59.99

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$27.64

Highest price

$109.31

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$46.13

5 year forecast

$50.08

$49

$52

The Darth Vader minifig is estimated to be worth between $49 - $52 within five years.

Prediction Insights

A bare-torso Bacta Tank variant, Darth Vader is a minifigure tied to a specific scene with unique head and torso prints, and its one-time set distribution created scarcity that supported past gains and now appears to be trading in a consolidation phase.

Minifig Facts

The Darth Vader in Bacta Tank outfit LEGO minifigure, identified as sw0981, represents Darth Vader in his Bacta Tank. This version is from the 2017 "Star Wars: Rogue One" series and includes a detailed mold of Darth Vader’s head under the tank helmet, showcasing his battle scars. The minifigure reflects the character's recovery process, notably seen in the film where Anakin Skywalker, now Darth Vader, heals in a Bacta tank. It is found in the set "Darth Vader's Castle" (75251), capturing an iconic scene from the Star Wars saga.

Common description: Darth Vader (Bacta Tank)

Darth Vader Reviews

2 reviews

4.9

Collectors

Investors

Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“With an annualized growth rate of about 11.4%, the Darth Vader minifig has proven to be a solid investment for LEGO enthusiasts. It also remains highly sought after by Star Wars collectors.”

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Community Stats

Darth Vader (sw0981) currently ranks #3 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

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About Star Wars

The LEGO Star Wars theme, introduced in 1999 and continuing to the present, features an extensive range of minifigures based on characters from the Star Wars franchise. Key minifigures include iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and numerous others from across the movies, TV shows, and expanded universe. Villains include figures like Emperor Palpatine, Kylo Ren, and various Sith Lords and bounty hunters. The theme also features a wide array of troopers, droids, and alien species. These minifigures are highly detailed, with specific molds, intricate printing, and accessories that reflect their unique roles and appearances in the Star Wars saga.

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