Emperor Palpatine Minifigure

Name: Emperor Palpatine Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: sw1405
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (2 reviews)

The LEGO Books Emperor Palpatine minifig was first introduced in 2025 in the set LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition and is currently estimated to be valued around $24 and an annual growth of about 4.7%.

sw1405 Emperor Palpatine wearing a black and red robe. This version of the Emperor Palpatine minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition set.

Emperor Palpatine is a character from the Star Wars film series, originally portrayed by actor Ian McDiarmid, who is the Sith Lord and ruler of the Galactic Empire in the movies.

Minifig Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Emperor Palpatine since 2025. High accuracy

For Sale (New/Loose)

	(US) LEGO EMPEROR PALPATINE MINIFIGURE STAR WARS SITH LORD	BrickEconomy Choice $14.99
	(US) LEGO Emperor Palpatine Minifigure 75419 Death Star sw1263 Star Wars W/ LIGHTNING	$14.99 -38.2%
	(US) Lego Starwars Minifigure/ Palpatine	$15.00 -38.2%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine Minifigure with Force Bolts (Figure 1.7 inches	$15.99 -34.1%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine Minifigure with Force Bolts (Figure 1.7 inches	$15.99 -34.1%
	(US) LEGO Emperor Palpatine Spongy Cape Minifigure Star Wars 75352 NEW Retired sw1263	$16.17 -33.4%
	(US) LEGO Minifig sw1263 - Emperor Palpatine - Spongy Cape Star Wars Minifigure NEW	$16.19 -33.3%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine minifigure sw0634 NEW SEALED FAST SHIPPING	$16.89 -30.4%
	(UK) BrickLink store Tontonton Store	$17.15 -29.3%
	(PL) Paypal only PLN	$17.55 -27.7%
	(US) LEGO Emperor Palpatine minifigure Star Wars 75093	$17.59 -27.5%
	(PL) BrickLink store Piernikowe Klocki	$17.65 -27.3%
	(DE) All prices displayed are with 19% German VAT - EU-B2B without VAT possible. Big stock...	$17.80 -26.7%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Emperor Palpatine - Spongy Cape (75159) (Genuine)	$17.99 -25.9%
	(US) LEGO Chancellor Palpatine Minifigure sw1306 Star Wars Sith Lord Emperor 75354	$17.99 -25.9%
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	(PL) Comes with lightning waves	$18.76 -22.7%
	(PL) Paypal only PLN	$19.15 -21.1%
	(US) BrickLink store EmpireBricksNY	$19.39 -20.1%
	(IE) LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Emperor Palpatine Sw1405 NEW	$19.50 -19.7%
	(US) Brand new - fresh from book from factory sealed case.	$19.58 -19.3%
	(AU) LEGO Minifig sw1405 - Emperor Palpatine - Black and Red Robe (b25sw01uk)	$19.73 -18.7%
	(US) New Lego Star Wars Chancellor Palpatine Minifigure 8039	$19.75 -18.6%
	(UK) BrickLink store Josh's bricks & pieces	$19.80 -18.4%
	(US) New, unassembled. Accessories included	$19.95 -17.8%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Black Red Robe sw1405 NEW	$19.99 -17.6%
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Darth Sidious Sith Lord 75419	$19.99 -17.6%
	(US) lego star wars minifigure Emperor Palpatine - b25sw01	$20.00 -17.6%
	(UK) Came assembled within the set	$20.11 -17.1%
	(LT) BrickLink store AP STORE	$20.22 -16.7%
	(PL) BrickLink store Yeti and Bricks Store	$20.36 -16.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store Kais Steinewelt	$20.41 -15.9%
	(PL) Excellent Condition	$20.64 -15.0%
	(UK) BrickLink store JP's SETS and MINIFIGURES	$21.12 -13.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store Antons Spielekiste	$21.31 -12.2%
	(PL) With Lighting Accesories	$21.49 -11.5%
	(PL) BrickLink store The Brick Tailor	$21.83 -10.1%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure (75093) sw0634 Death Star Duel	$21.89 -9.8%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Force Bolts + Bonus Tile (Polybag)	$21.96 -9.5%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Vintage 2015 Emperor Palpatine (sw0634) Rare/Retired New	$21.99 -9.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store Creovity Bricks	$22.08 -9.0%
	(SK) including lightnings	$22.22 -8.4%
	(NL) incl. energy beams	$22.56 -7.0%
	(CZ) assembled from the book, with two force lightnings	$22.64 -6.7%
	(US) NEW LEGO STAR WARS EMPEROR PALPATINE MINIFIGURE 10188 8096 minifig figure sith	$22.95 -5.4%
	(US) Never assembled \| Includes lightning \| 1 Day Processing \| Eco-Friendly Packaging	$22.99 -5.3%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Minifigure SW0066 Emperor Palpatine with lightsaber MINT	$22.99 -5.3%
	(US) BrickLink store Creative Blocks	$23.14 -4.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store Its_Ryan Bricks	$23.15 -4.6%
	(UK) MINT - STRAIGHT FROM BOOK - UNASSEMBLED	$23.50 -3.2%
	(PL) BrickLink store Power_Bricks	$23.56 -2.9%
	(UK) BrickLink store Bricks for the Memories	$23.63 -2.6%
	(US) LEGO Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker NEW	$23.75 -2.1%
	(UK) BrickLink store Bean Buddy Bricks	$23.76 -2.1%
	(UK) Comes with all original accessories including lightning parts	$23.81 -1.9%
	(DE) Inkl. Zubehr wie abgebildet. Incl. Extra Parts as shown in the picture	$23.94 -1.4%
	(CZ) BrickLink store Little Big Store	$23.99 -1.2%
	(IE) BrickLink store BriantheMayan	$24.01 -1.1%
	(NL) BrickLink store B8-Bricks	$24.01 -1.1%
	(US) BrickLink store Clock's Collectables	$24.12 -0.6%
	(PL) Figurka nowa tylko zoona	$24.17 -0.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store QuedlinBricks	$24.20 -0.3%
	(UK) BrickLink store 3DBrix	$24.70 +1.8%
	(US) BrickLink store Navy Brick Builder	$24.70 +1.8%
	(TH) Unassembled Brand new from sealed book including the 2 new lightning pieces	$24.76 +2.0%
	(CZ) Assembled from the book, with two force lightnings	$24.80 +2.2%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Spongy Cape sw0634a - 75185 75159	$24.95 +2.8%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Chancellor Palpatine - Large Eyes, Minifigure sw0243, Set 8039	$24.95 +2.8%
	(US) Loose parts in bag, never assembled. includes force lightning accessories from book	$24.99 +3.0%
	(US) Lego Emperor Palpatine Star Wars Minifigure Sw0595 With Sith Lightning	$24.99 +3.0%
	(US) Lego Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Star Wars Episode 9 Character Encyclopedia NEW	$24.99 +3.0%
	(AT) BrickLink store A brick per day...	$25.00 +3.0%
	(US) Is currently still packed inside of 2025 Lego Character Encyclopedia. Will be removed...	$25.00 +3.0%
	(US) LEGO Minifigure Star Wars Emperor Palpatine SW0041 - 7200 / 7166 / 3340	$25.00 +3.0%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars sw0634a 75093 Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Good Condition	$25.00 +3.0%
	(UK) BrickLink store Azure Bricks	$25.01 +3.0%
	(AU) BrickLink store Aussie Minifigures	$25.36 +4.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Blue Devil Bricks	$25.48 +5.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store 95 Steine	$25.73 +6.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store Chrisue`s Bricks	$25.74 +6.1%
	(PL) New, Never Assembled	$26.33 +8.5%
	(UK) Very good condition.	$26.40 +8.8%
	(BE) BrickLink store elando15 \| Up to 50% OFF	$26.52 +9.3%
	(NL) BrickLink store Mc-Royal Bricks	$26.60 +9.6%
	(NL) BrickLink store JV Bricks and more	$26.72 +10.1%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Black Red Robe, SW1405 Ships Fast	$26.97 +11.1%
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Black Red Robe sw1405 RARE	$26.99 +11.2%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Black and Red Robe sw1405 EXCLUSIVE	$27.99 +15.3%
	(US) BrickLink store Lil Bears Brick Boutique	$28.18 +16.1%
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Black Red Robe sw1405 RARE	$29.99 +23.6%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure (SW1405) - Never Assembled	$31.99 +31.8%
	(ES) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine sw1263 minifigure set 75352/912402	$32.10 +32.3%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure NEW Black Red Robe sw1405	$32.99 +35.9%
	(US) LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure NEW Black Red Robe sw1405 Skywalker	$32.99 +35.9%
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Minifigure (sw1405) with 25th Base RARE	$34.99 +44.2%
	(US) NEW LEGO STAR WARS EMPEROR PALPATINE MINIFIGURE 10188 8096 minifig figure sith	$34.99 +44.2%
	(US) LEGO STAR WARS Emperor Palpatine - Yellow Head, Black Hands sw0066	$35.00 +44.2%
	(US) NEW LEGO Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Star Wars sw1405 with free cape	$39.99 +64.8%
	(US) LEGO New Star Wars Emperor Palpatine black red robe minifigure	$39.99 +64.8%
	(US) Lego Star Wars Chancellor Palpatine Minifigure Set 75044	$39.99 +64.8%
	(US) LEGO Emperor Palpatine Minifigures	$44.00 +81.3%
	(US) Lego Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Palpatines Arrest Set	$75.00 +209.0%
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Chancellor Palpatine Minifigure Dual Lightsabers 9526	$85.00 +250.2%

For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Emperor Palpatine Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2025 Pieces / Minifigs 4 / 1 Availability Retail Buy this book at LEGO Amazon eBay	Retail $19.99 Available at retail I own this book I want this book

Emperor Palpatine Minifigures

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

sw1405

Name

Emperor Palpatine

Theme

Books

Subtheme

Dorling Kindersley

Year

2025

Released

April 2025

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retail

Minifig Pricing

Value

$24.27

Annual growth

+4.67%

2025 growth

+6.33%

Future growth

+5.91% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$14.99

Highest price

$85.00

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$17.15

Highest price

$28.18

LEGO Store

Buy

Buy in set LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$25.70

5 year forecast

$31.14

$30

$32

The Emperor Palpatine minifig is estimated to be worth between $30 - $32 within five years.

Prediction Insights

A book-pack variant with a black-and-red robe print and hooded head, Emperor Palpatine saw an early aftermarket surge but momentum has flattened; the minifigure draws baseline demand from its high-profile role, and frequent near-identical remakes raise replacement risk.

Minifig Facts

Emperor Palpatine, in the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition by Dorling Kindersley, is depicted as a minifigure wearing a black and red robe. This version of the minifigure represents Palpatine as the Sith Lord from the Star Wars films. The minifigure includes a hood piece and is often shown with yellow eyes and a stern expression. This variant is based on his appearance during the transformation into Darth Sidious, reflecting his role as the leader of the Galactic Empire.

Common description: Emperor Palpatine - Black and Red Robe (b25sw01uk)

Emperor Palpatine Reviews

2 reviews

4.8

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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“There are currently several Emperor Palpatine minifigs figures. This one (sw1405) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors.”

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Community Stats

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About Books Dorling Kindersley

LEGO Dorling Kindersley (DK) books are a series of publications produced by the publisher Dorling Kindersley in collaboration with LEGO. These books cover various LEGO themes and topics, ranging from visual dictionaries to character guides. Often rich in imagery, they provide information about specific LEGO sets, themes, and minifigures, and some editions come with exclusive LEGO pieces or figures.

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