Lando Calrissian - Cloud City Outfit
sw0105 · Star Wars
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back · 2003 - Released within the legendary 10123 Cloud City set.
Figure ID
sw0105
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2003 - Released within the legendary 10123 Cloud City set.
Rarity
Ultra-Rare. This is one of the most sought-after and expensive production minifigures in LEGO history due to the set's low production numbers and the figure's exclusivity.
Head
Brown head with a classic LEGO mustache and smiling expression. This was the first ever 'flesh' colored head released for the Star Wars line, establishing the 2003 Cloud City set as a pivot point for LEGO design.
Torso
Medium Blue torso with unique collar and belt printing specific to the 2003 Cloud City Bespin design. It features brown hands to match the skin tone.
Legs
Dark Blue/Black unprinted legs. While the legs themselves are simple, they are the specific component for this identifier.
Accessories
Includes a unique two-tone cloth cape: Medium Blue on the outside and yellow on the inside. In the photo, the cape appears to have some fraying or wear.
Color Scheme
Medium blue, yellow (cape interior), and brown. The use of brown for skin tones was a major departure from the standard yellow used in 1999-2002.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the torso. No back printing was standard for this era. Head printing is a single-sided classic mustache face.
Variants
This is the original smooth-hair version (though hair is missing in the photo). Later versions (2017+) feature significantly more detailed printing and molded hair.
Condition Notes
The figure in the photo is missing its hair piece and the cape shows significant fraying. Common wear points include torso cracks and 'mustache rub' where the print fades.
Estimated Value
$400 - $600 USD used (with hair). In the pictured condition (missing hair, worn cape), value is likely $250 - $350 USD. Mint condition examples can exceed $1,000.
Price (New)
Only available in set 10123, which retailed for $99.99 in 2003.
Compatible Sets
10123 Cloud City (2003)
Character Background
Lando Calrissian, the Baron Administrator of Cloud City and former owner of the Millennium Falcon, as seen during the betrayal of Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back.
Design Notes
Historically significant as one of the first figures to break the 'Yellow' skin tone rule for licensed themes, moving toward the flesh tones we see today.
Similar Minifigures
Boba Fett (sw0107) and Greedo (sw0110) from the same era/set are also high-value targets for collectors.
Collectibility
Extreme. Collectors often view 'Hollister Lando' and his Cloud City companions as the 'Holy Grail' of Star Wars LEGO collecting.
History
Launched as part of the first master-builder scale Cloud City. It was a commercial flop at the time but became a secondary market legend.
Interesting Facts
The cape's inner yellow lining is specifically designed to mimic Lando's flamboyant 1980s wardrobe accurately.
Display Suggestions
Should be kept in a UV-protected acrylic case. To restore the figure in the photo, a vintage brown male hair piece (part 3901) is required.
Modification Potential
Poor. Due to the high value, any modification (painting/gluing) would drastically reduce the collector value of the part.
Overall Assessment
9/10 for historical importance. This is a top-tier collector's item, though the example in the image requires a replacement hair piece and shows signs of play wear.