Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old Style Face)
sw0024 · Star Wars
Episode I / Episode II · 1999–2002; debuted in set 7141 'Naboo Fighter' (1999)
Figure ID
sw0024
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999–2002; debuted in set 7141 'Naboo Fighter' (1999)
Rarity
Uncommon; widely available in early Star Wars sets but becoming harder to find in mint condition
Head
Classic yellow skin, single-sided print featuring dots for eyes and a brown 'boxed' beard/mustache
Torso
Tan Jedi Robe with brown belt and buckle printing; back is unprinted; yellow hands and tan arms
Legs
Solid tan legs with tan hip piece; no printing on legs or feet
Accessories
Missing in image; typically includes a chrome-hilted lightsaber with a trans-light blue blade
Color Scheme
Tan, Brown, and Yellow; reflects the early transition from Classic Space color palettes to licensed themes
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on torso and head; lacks back-of-torso or leg printing typical of modern figures
Variants
sw0024a has a different head; sw0024 is the original 1999 version with the standard beard line
Condition Notes
Prone to fading on torso print, cracked heels, and torso side-cracks; yellowing is common on tan plastic
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00 used; $20.00+ new/mint (based on BrickLink/eBay averages)
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure); original sets ranged from $20.00 to $100.00 USD in late 90s/early 00s
Compatible Sets
7141 Naboo Fighter, 7143 Jedi Starfighter, 7161 Gungan Sub
Character Background
Jedi Master and mentor to Anakin and Luke Skywalker; this version depicts him during the Prequel era
Design Notes
Early licensed design utilizing the iconic 'yellow' skin before LEGO shifted to flesh tones in 2004
Similar Minifigures
sw0005 (Darth Maul), sw0011a (Qui-Gon Jinn), sw0081 (Obi-Wan Kenobi Flesh Tone)
Collectibility
High nostalgia value; essential for 'OG' Star Wars collectors and yellow-minifigure enthusiasts
History
One of the first Star Wars minifigures produced following the 1999 launch of the licensing partnership
Interesting Facts
The brown beard print is very similar to the 'Classic Castle' bearded face but with specific Jedi adjustments
Display Suggestions
Display alongside yellow-skin Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul to complete the Phantom Menace trio
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Yellow-era' MOCs or custom Episode I / II scenes in a retro style
Overall Assessment
A foundational piece of LEGO Star Wars history with great charm; lacks modern detail but holds high vintage appeal