Luke Skywalker (Tatooine, Sand Blue Torso, Plain Light Gray Legs, White Hair)
sw0021 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 4/5/6 · 1999 - Released at the very dawn of the LEGO Star Wars line in the Landspeeder set.
Figure ID
sw0021
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999 - Released at the very dawn of the LEGO Star Wars line in the Landspeeder set.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the production numbers were high for the era, the specific white-haired variant from 1999 is increasingly difficult to find in mint condition.
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with 'Standard Grin' (two dots for eyes and a curved line for a mouth). It features a Tan or White 'Harry Potter' style swept-back hair piece.
Torso
Sand Blue torso featuring a simple print of a tunic with a V-neck and a belt with pouches. Arms and hands are yellow, matching the classic 1999 style.
Legs
Light Gray unprinted legs with a matching Light Gray hip piece. Note that modern versions moved to Tan legs.
Accessories
Typically comes with a Chrome Silver lightsaber hilt and a Trans-Light Blue blade. In its debut set, he also carried a pair of macrobinoculars.
Color Scheme
A unique mix of Sand Blue (torso), Light Gray (legs), and Yellow (skin). The use of Sand Blue was quite rare in the late 90s.
Printing Details
Minimalist pad printing on the front of the torso only. There is no back printing, leg printing, or arm printing, typical of the first-generation Star Wars figures.
Variants
The primary variant is the hair color; early 1999 versions had white hair (sw0021), whereas later runs transitioned to tan hair (sw0021a).
Condition Notes
Susceptible to 'yellowing' of the white hair piece and light gray legs. The chrome coating on the lightsaber hilt often flakes off with play.
Estimated Value
Used complete: $15 - $25 USD. New/Mint: $40 - $60+ USD. The value is driven purely by nostalgia for the 1999 launch.
Price (New)
Originally included in set 7110 (Landspeeder) which retailed for $6.00 USD in 1999.
Compatible Sets
7110 Landspeeder (1999), 7190 Millennium Falcon (2000).
Character Background
Represents Luke Skywalker as he appeared on Tatooine in 'A New Hope' (Episode IV), before he became a Jedi Knight.
Design Notes
This figure is a monumental piece of LEGO history as it represents one of the first licensed characters ever produced by the LEGO Group.
Similar Minifigures
sw0021a (Tan hair variant), sw0273 (Updated 2010 version with flesh tones), sw1147 (Modern 2021 version).
Collectibility
High. This is a must-have for Star Wars 'completionists' and those collecting the original 1999 'Yellow' wave.
History
Launched the Star Wars theme in 1999. It was replaced by flesh-toned versions starting in 2004 when LEGO moved away from yellow for licensed themes.
Interesting Facts
The 'Sand Blue' color of the torso was actually a point of contention for fans who felt Tan or White was more movie-accurate, yet the color has become iconic.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 1999 vintage lineup or alongside the original 7110 Landspeeder. UV protection is vital for the white hair and gray legs.
Modification Potential
Low for collectors, as the value is in its original state. Often used in 'Classic Style' MOCs of the Mos Eisley Cantina.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, historically significant minifigure that captured the imagination of a generation. A solid 'Buy' for any Star Wars fan.