Luke Skywalker (Tatooine, Tan Tunic, White Girdle, Flesh Skin Tone)
sw0273 · Star Wars
Ultimate Collector Series / Episode IV: A New Hope · 2010. Debuted in the set 8092 Luke’s Landspeeder, arriving during a transition period where LEGO was updating Star Wars characters with flesh-toned skin and more detailed torso prints compared to the early 2000s versions.
Figure ID
sw0273
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2010. Debuted in the set 8092 Luke’s Landspeeder, arriving during a transition period where LEGO was updating Star Wars characters with flesh-toned skin and more detailed torso prints compared to the early 2000s versions.
Rarity
Uncommon. While the character is iconic, this specific variant with this exact torso print was only available in a few sets between 2010 and 2012, making it less common than modern versions but more available than vintage 1999 versions.
Head
Light flesh tone with black eyes, white pupil dots, and subtle cheek/chin lines for expression. Dual-sided printing is not present on this specific ID. It features the 'shaggy' hair piece in Tan (Cool Yellow).
Torso
White torso with tan/white tunic printing. Features a 'V' neck opening with light flesh skin showing and a brown belt (girdle) with silver/white buckle detail. Back is printed with tunic fold lines. Arms are white with light flesh hands.
Legs
Plain white unprinted legs with a white hip piece. This represents the simple trousers worn by Luke on Tatooine.
Accessories
Usually paired with a blue lightsaber (chrome or silver hilt) and sometimes macrobinoculars or a long rifle depending on the set, though none are shown in the image.
Color Scheme
Primary white and light flesh, accented by tan hair and a brown/silver belt. This replicates the 'Farmboy' look from the original 1977 film.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso front and back. The lines are thin and sharp, typical of the 2010-era quality increase. There is no printing on the arms or legs for this specific variant.
Variants
There are over 50 versions of Luke Skywalker. This differs from sw0021 (yellow skin) and sw0522 (similar but with detailed leg printing released later). This is the 'clean' mid-era version.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include 'arm cracks' (vertical cracks on the sides of the torso) and 'heel cracks' on the white legs. Yellowing is a major concern for white parts if exposed to UV light.
Estimated Value
Used: $5.00 - $8.00 USD; New: $12.00 - $18.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the condition of the white plastic and the tightness of the joints.
Price (New)
8092 Luke’s Landspeeder originally retailed for $24.99 USD in 2010, which included five other figures/droids, making this figure's individual retail value roughly $4.00 at launch.
Compatible Sets
8092 Luke's Landspeeder (2010), 10221 Super Star Destroyer (2011), 7965 Millennium Falcon (2011).
Character Background
Luke Skywalker, raised as a farmboy on Tatooine, who discovers his Jedi heritage after purchasing R2-D2 and C-3PO. This outfit represents his appearance in the first half of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Design Notes
This version was one of the first to provide a more 'film-accurate' tunic color (utilizing very light gray/tan lines) compared to the starker contrast of earlier figures. It uses the standard 'shaggy' hair mold 11091.
Similar Minifigures
sw0021 (Classic Yellow), sw0522 (Tatooine with leg printing), sw0732 (Tatooine with molded pouch belt).
Collectibility
High demand as a foundational character for any LEGO Star Wars collection, though financial investment potential is capped due to the high volume of similar Luke figures produced.
History
Luke was one of the original four minifigures released in 1999. This 2010 version marks the second major 'era' of the character's design, moving into'modern' realism.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an 'iconic' figure, this specific ID (sw0273) was included in the 10221 Super Star Destroyer set as a 'bonus' figure, even though the character never appeared in that outfit during that specific movie scene (Empire Strikes Back).
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Ben Kenobi (sw0274) and C-3PO in a Tatooine desert scene or on a dedicated Star Wars character stand. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the white plastic from turning yellow.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs. The white legs and torso are frequently used by customizers to create other rebel pilots in 'medical' or 'civilian' gear.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 'must-have' for entry-level collectors. It is an accurate, durable, and classic representation of cinema's most famous protagonist. Rating: 8/10 for iconic status.