Princess Leia (White Dress, Small Eyes, Stiff Skirt)
sw0175a · Star Wars
Episode IV: A New Hope · 2007 (featured in set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft)
Figure ID
sw0175a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2007 (featured in set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft)
Rarity
Uncommon. While widely produced, this specific version with the white sloped dress brick is sought after for its classic aesthetic compared to modern fabric cape versions.
Head
Light flesh tone with small black eyes, thin eyebrows, and pink lipstick. Includes the iconic 'cinnamon bun' dark brown hair piece (part 45455).
Torso
White torso with light gray printing detail representing the folds of the dress and the silver rectangular belt buckle. Back printing is minimal or absent depending on the production run.
Legs
White 2x2x2 sloped brick used to represent a long dress/skirt. It features vertical line printing to simulate fabric folds, continuing from the torso design.
Accessories
Small black blaster (blaster pistol). The weapon is a standard LEGO Star Wars accessory introduced to replace the megaphone-style blasters of the early 2000s.
Color Scheme
Primary white with dark brown hair and light flesh skin. Accents in silver/light gray for the belt and fold details.
Printing Details
Pad printed. The alignment between the torso and the sloped brick legs is a common quality metric for collectors. High contrast between the white plastic and gray lines.
Variants
sw0175 (2007) had smooth hair; this sw0175a variant features improved hair mold. Other versions include sw1037 (2019) with printed legs instead of a slope brick.
Condition Notes
Prone to 'yellowing' if exposed to sunlight due to white plastic. Check for torso cracks under the arms and fading on the silver belt printing.
Estimated Value
Used: $12 - $18 USD. New/Mint: $25 - $35 USD. Prices vary based on the tightness of her arm joints and clarity of the face print.
Price (New)
N/A (Derived from set 7659 which retailed for approximately $50.00 USD in 2007).
Compatible Sets
7659 Imperial Landing Craft (2007), 10198 Tantive IV (2009 - similar variant), and the 2008 LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary.
Character Background
Princess Leia Organa as seen in the opening scenes of A New Hope aboard the Tantive IV. She is a leader of the Rebel Alliance and a former senator of Alderaan.
Design Notes
The use of the 2x2x2 slope brick was the standard way LEGO represented dresses before the introduction of curved dress slopes or fabric components for this character.
Similar Minifigures
sw0004 (2000 Classic Leia), sw1037 (20th Anniversary Leia), and sw0504 (Endor Leia).
Collectibility
High. This is a core 'legacy' version of the character that bridges the gap between the classic yellow-skin era and modern highly-detailed figures.
History
First released in 1999 with yellow skin; this 2007 flesh-toned update reflected LEGO's transition to realistic skin tones for licensed IPs which began in 2004.
Interesting Facts
The 'cinnamon bun' hair piece is one of the most recognizable LEGO hair molds and has been reused for characters in the Castle and City themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a Tantive IV corridor MOC or alongside R2-D2 and C-3PO to recreate the beginning of the original trilogy.
Modification Potential
The sloped brick can be replaced with standard white legs for a more 'mobile' Leia, or the head can be used for custom Rebel senator figures.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential Star Wars minifigure. While newer versions have better leg articulation, this 'slope-dress' version is preferred by many for its clean, iconic silhouette.