Garindan (Imperial Spy)
sw1155 · Star Wars
A New Hope / Master Builder Series · 2020 (Released in the Mos Eisley Cantina set)
Figure ID
sw1155
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2020 (Released in the Mos Eisley Cantina set)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare; exclusively available in a high-priced Master Builder Series set, making it harder to obtain than standard play-set figures.
Head
Unique molded light bluish gray head piece depicting a Kubaz snout with silver and black goggles, paired with a black hood/headgear element.
Torso
Light bluish gray torso with black utility belt, tunic detailing, and simple line printing on both front and back; black arms and black hands.
Legs
Light bluish gray legs with no printing, maintaining the uniform color of the character's desert robes.
Accessories
Black short blaster (DH-17 style) and a black short-length fabric cape (starched or soft depending on production batch).
Color Scheme
Monochromatic palette consisting primarily of light bluish gray and black, accurate to the character's stealthy appearance in Episode IV.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso; the head is a specialized mold with precision silver paint for the goggles and detailed texture for the snout.
Variants
This is currently the only official version of Garindan produced by LEGO.
Condition Notes
Watch for fraying on the black cape edges and scratches on the distinctive snout mold. Ensure the hood piece fits snugly and hasn't developed stress marks.
Estimated Value
Used: $30.00 - $45.00 USD; New: $50.00+ USD. Prices fluctuate based on the secondary market for MBS exclusive figures.
Price (New)
Contained within set 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina, which retailed for $349.99 - $399.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75290-1: Mos Eisley Cantina (Master Builder Series)
Character Background
Garindan ezz Zavor is a Kubaz spy who worked for the Empire in Mos Eisley. He famously led Imperial Stormtroopers to Docking Bay 94 to find Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Design Notes
Features a brand-new, highly accurate head mold specifically for the Kubaz species, replacing the need for a printed face and representing a high point in Star Wars alien design.
Similar Minifigures
Ponda Baba (sw1158), Dr. Evazan (sw1159), and Momaw Nadon (sw1154) which appear in the same set.
Collectibility
High; as a named character from the original 1977 film that took over 20 years to be produced in LEGO form, he is a priority for completionists.
History
Debuted in 2020 as part of the most comprehensive LEGO Cantina set ever made, marking the first time this fan-favorite background character was realized officially.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a prominent character in Star Wars lore for his role in the escape from Tatooine, it took LEGO 21 years of the Star Wars license to create him.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Mos Eisley vignette or inside the 75290 Cantina next to the entrance or a communication droid.
Modification Potential
The head piece is excellent for custom Kubaz characters or MOCs involving underworld/spy themes in the Star Wars universe.
Overall Assessment
An excellent, highly accurate minifigure that successfully captures a unique alien silhouette. It is the standout exclusive character of its parent set.