Darth Vader Minifigure

Name: Darth Vader Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: sw1228
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader minifig was first introduced in 2022 in the set 75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader and is currently estimated to be valued around $10 and an annual growth of about 9.5%.

sw1228 Darth Vader with a light nougat head and printed arms. This version of the Darth Vader minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader set.

Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars franchise, a Sith Lord and former Jedi Knight known as Anakin Skywalker before turning to the dark side.

Darth Vader Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Darth Vader since 2022. High accuracy

Collector and Investor Standing

Darth Vader is the Sith Lord who used to be Anakin Skywalker, and his following gives collectors plenty of reason to notice this version. The light nougat head and printed arms came in Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader, while steady interest and frequent trades keep his investor standing more measured.

87/100

Collector

Among the most wanted

Vader's following and single set appearance

56/100

Investor

In the middle of the pack

Frequent trades and broad member interest

For Sale (New/Loose)

	Best US listing for Darth Vader	BrickEconomy Choice $9.97
	(US) Good overall Condition. Pictures available upon request	$6.65 -34.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store Steinhelm	$6.73 -33.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store bricknite	$6.85 -32.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store SB-Toys	$7.35 -27.8%
	(AU) BrickLink store Cleaned and Checked	$7.55 -25.8%
	(PT) BrickLink store JfsaStore	$7.61 -25.2%
	(AU) Brand new from set, includes Lightsaber	$7.64 -25.0%
	(US) - brand new, never assembled Cape in box	$7.67 -24.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store Brick Reloved	$7.74 -24.0%
	(BE) BrickLink store Urban Loot	$7.96 -21.8%
	(DE) Brand NEW - Unassembled.	$7.97 -21.7%
	(US) BrickLink store SussexBrix	$7.99 -21.5%
	(US) Assembled once, excellent no cracks or wear - cape pristine	$8.00 -21.4%
	(US) Brand new never assembled, cape still in box includes saber.	$8.00 -21.4%
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	(DE) BrickLink store BrickFreunde.de	$8.09 -20.5%
	(UK) BrickLink store Mr.M	$8.14 -20.0%
	(NL) BrickLink store JipsBricks	$8.16 -19.8%
	(US) Never assembled	$8.19 -19.5%
	(AT) New, never assembled - Neu, nie zusammengebaut	$8.26 -18.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store MAX Construction	$8.29 -18.6%
	(DE) BrickLink store Pinnebrick	$8.30 -18.5%
	(ES) BrickLink store CostaBricks	$8.34 -18.1%
	(NL) BrickLink store BlockoMotives	$8.37 -17.8%
	(DE) BrickLink store FrankenFoto	$8.38 -17.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store AHA-Bricks	$8.42 -17.3%
	(CA) BrickLink store Bens Pieces	$8.45 -17.0%
	(US) BrickLink store Clock's Collectables	$8.47 -16.8%
	(US) BrickLink store Hannibal's Workshop	$8.47 -16.8%
	(US) BrickLink store Starrbrick Center	$8.49 -16.6%
	(US) BrickLink store Bricks Brick Redux	$8.50 -16.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Bradley's Brick Bank	$8.50 -16.5%
	(NL) BrickLink store BobbyBricks Almere	$8.55 -16.0%
	(NZ) WITH LIGHT SABER	$8.55 -16.0%
	(CA) BrickLink store Blue House Bricks	$8.62 -15.3%
	(NL) Includes lightsaber, cape still in sealed box	$8.69 -14.6%
	(DE) BrickLink store NebulaBricks	$8.69 -14.6%
	(DE) BrickLink store Galaxy4Bricks	$8.69 -14.6%
	(DE) new, never assembled	$8.70 -14.5%
	(DE) BrickLink store Mic.Brick	$8.70 -14.5%
	(AU) BrickLink store The Bricksons	$8.73 -14.2%
	(US) BrickLink store Royal Brickz	$8.73 -14.2%
	(DE) BrickLink store Andy's Brickshop	$8.80 -13.6%
	(US) BrickLink store Richary Bricks	$8.81 -13.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Tanks Toys	$8.86 -13.0%
	(US) cape still in box.	$9.00 -11.6%
	(US) Cape is still in original cardboard sleeve.	$9.00 -11.6%
	(CA) BrickLink store The Rock Brick Store	$9.12 -10.4%
	(CA) BrickLink store LegTek	$9.15 -10.1%
	(CA) BrickLink store East Imperial	$9.87 -3.0%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure Printed Arms 75419 75457 75427 75421 NEW	$9.97 -2.1%
	(US) BrickLink store The Luminous Brick	$10.00 -1.8%
	(US) Star Wars LEGO Darth Vader Minifigure Sith Lord 75334 sw1228 New	$10.00 -1.8%
	(US) Lego Star Wars: DARTH VADER (sw1273) Minifigure with Printed Arms Set 75394	$11.50 +13.0%
	(US) Lego Star Wars - Darth Vader Light Nougat Head Printed Arms 75334 - New sw1228	$11.69 +14.8%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars sw1273 Darth Vader	$11.79 +15.8%
	(US) LEGO Minifig sw1502 - Darth Vader - SMART Play	$11.99 +17.8%
	(US) Lego Darth Vader Minifigure Star Wars New SW1273 75368 75394 Sith w/printed arms	$14.99 +47.2%
	(SG) LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure	$15.50 +52.3%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Darth Vader - Printed Arms (Genuine)	$16.99 +66.9%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure 75334 Arm Printing	$17.68 +73.7%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure SW1228 75334	$17.95 +76.3%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars DARTH VADER PRINTED ARMS Minifigure sw1228 NEW 75334 w/Lightsaber	$17.98 +76.6%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Darth Vader (Light Nougat Head, Printed Arms) Minifigure SW1228	$17.99 +76.7%
	(US) NEW LEGO Darth Vader minifigure with lightsaber from 75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi series	$17.99 +76.7%
	(AU) Lego Star Wars Minifigure Darth Vader sw1228 75334 Brand New	$18.90 +85.7%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Darth Vader From Set 75334	$19.99 +96.4%
	(AU) LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure Obi-Wan Kenobi Sith Lord 75334 sw1228	$21.00 +106.3%
	(ES) LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader sw1228 minifigure set 75334 complete	$23.50 +130.8%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Minifigures Set 75334 Darth Vader Obi-Wan NED-B Tala Durith	$30.59 +200.5%
	(US) Lego 75334 Star Wars Obi-wan Kenobi Vs Darth Vader (Minifigures Only)	$41.95 +312.1%
	(US) LEGO Gingerbread Darth Vader (sw1483) LEGO MINIFIGURE	$44.99 +341.9%

For Sale Ranges

This chart shows the sales listing trends of Darth Vader.

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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

Sale Trends

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

Market Momentum

Neutral

The value, sales and member demand are all holding steady.

BearishBullish

Value trendFlat over 3 months

Up 8% over the year

12 months agoToday

Listings

Listings steady

12 months agoToday

SalesSold prices steady

Selling slower

MaySep

Outlook:7% bearish·83% neutral·10% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Darth Vader Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Obi-Wan Kenobi Year 2022 Pieces / Minifigs 408 / 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay BrickLink	Retail $49.99 Value $44.96 I own this set I want this set

Compared with Other Darth Vader Minifigures

Two things count against Darth Vader (sw1228) in this group. More copies are for sale than of any figure above and the figures at the top of the group came out years earlier.

#27 of 30

By value, $10

$7.45$1,091

In the bottom quarter of the group.

#25 of 26

By growth since release, +104%

+103%+21,717%

In the bottom quarter of the group.

Most valuable Darth Vader Minifigures		Value
1	Chrome Black Darth Vader sw0218	$1,091
2	Darth Vader sw0117	$163
3	Darth Vader sw0004	$58
27	Darth Vader sw1228	$10

Most Valuable LEGO Darth Vader Minifigures

Darth Vader Minifigures

sw0218

Chrome Black Darth Vader

Darth Vader Battle Damaged

Gingerbread Darth Vader

Exclusive

Value $40.71

sw0138

Darth Vader Episode 3

Darth Vader (Celebration)

Exclusive

Value $31.40

sw1121

Darth Vader Red Christmas Sweater

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*Values are based on loose minifigs in like new condition.

Darth Vader Questions

How much is the Darth Vader minifigure (sw1228) worth?

A new, loose Darth Vader minifigure is valued at $10.18 today. The value rose 4% over the last 12 months.

Which LEGO set has the Darth Vader minifigure (sw1228)?

Darth Vader appears in one set, 75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader (2022), and in no other.

Is Darth Vader (sw1228) retired?

Yes. The only set with Darth Vader, 75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader (2022), has retired.

Has Darth Vader (sw1228) gone up in value?

Yes. Darth Vader is worth 104% more than when released. On average that is 9.5% a year.

How much could Darth Vader (sw1228) be worth in a year?

The one-year forecast for Darth Vader is $10.93, about 7% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of Darth Vader (sw1228)?

Yes, LEGO has made several Darth Vader minifigures. The most valuable is Chrome Black Darth Vader (sw0218) at $1,090.87.

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My Collection

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

sw1228

Name

Darth Vader

Theme

Star Wars

Subtheme

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Year

2022

Released

August 2022

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retired

Minifig Pricing

New/Loose

Value

$10.18

Growth

+104.01%

Annual growth

+9.53%

Rolling growth

+4.15% (Previous 12 months)

1-year growth

+7.41% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+8.46% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$9.97

Highest price

$44.99

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$6.65

Highest price

$10.00

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$10.93

5 year forecast

$15.13

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts the Darth Vader minifigure at about $15.13 in five years. The outlook sits close to the typical minifigure.

Prediction Insights

Members own this minifigure widely, and many new listings make copies easy to find. Its value is only about usual for others in its theme, and interest in Darth Vader is spread across many other versions of the character.

Minifig Facts

The LEGO minifigure of Darth Vader featuring a light nougat head and printed arms represents the character from Star Wars films. The figure includes detailed printing on the arms to depict Vader's armored suit and mechanical limbs. The light nougat head element is designed to show the character without his helmet, highlighting his human features. This version of Darth Vader is often included in sets related to scenes from "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi."

Common description: Darth Vader (light nougat head, printed arms)

Darth Vader Reviews

5 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“There are currently several Darth Vader minifigs figures. This one (sw1228) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors. Additionally, it’s not as widely owned as other Darth Vader versions.”

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Community Stats

Darth Vader (sw1228) currently ranks #12 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

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About Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi

The Obi-Wan Kenobi subtheme features minifigures such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Reva (Third Sister). The storyline follows Obi-Wan's journey post-Order 66, as he watches over young Luke Skywalker and confronts past enemies, leading to a climactic duel with Darth Vader.

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