Princess Leia - White Dress
sw0035 · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 1999
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0035
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
An absolute essential milestone piece for any serious LEGO Star Wars collector.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation5 to 15 USD depending on condition and presence of the original hood.
Original Retail
N/A - came bundled inside 1999 classic Star Wars sets.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow female head with simple black pupils, eyebrows, and a closed-mouth smile.
Torso
White torso with black lapel and robe lines, and flesh-toned neck/collar V-neck printing.
Legs
White plain hips and legs, as this early figure lacks leg printing.
Accessories
Typically paired with a white hooded cape piece.
Printing Details
Simple 1999-era pad printing with black outlines over a solid white torso piece.
Color Scheme
White, black outlines, and flesh-tone accent.
Known Variants
Appeared in original light greyish-white and updated flesh-toned variants in later years.
Condition Notes
Prone to fading, yellowing of the white plastic, and torso print scratching near the lapels.
Found In Sets
7190 Millennium Falcon, 10188 Death Star (later variant), 7150 TIE Advanced and Y-wing
Character Background
Princess Leia Organa is a leader of the Rebel Alliance, princess of Alderaan, and a foundational character in the Star Wars original trilogy.
Design Notes
One of the original 1999 LEGO Star Wars wave figures featuring the classic yellow skin tone before LEGO transitioned to licensed flesh tones in 2004.
History
Debuted in the very first wave of LEGO Star Wars sets in 1999, marking the beginning of LEGO's licensed theme era.
Interesting Facts
This figure is part of the historic 1999 launch that saved the LEGO Group from financial ruin.
Collectibility
High collectibility for vintage LEGO Star Wars completionists due to its 1999 vintage origin.
Similar Minifigures
Later versions of Princess Leia from the Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi waves.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a classic black LEGO display stand alongside other 1999 original trilogy figures.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern hairpieces or flesh-toned heads for purist custom displays.