Jawa - Ragged Cape/Hood
sw0560 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope / Ultimate Collector Series · 2014, making its debut in the massive UCS Sandcrawler set (75059). This era marked a significant jump in detailing for Star Wars minifigures.
Figure ID
sw0560
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2014, making its debut in the massive UCS Sandcrawler set (75059). This era marked a significant jump in detailing for Star Wars minifigures.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the character is iconic, this specific version was originally exclusive to the expensive Ultimate Collector Series Sandcrawler and a few later sets like the 2018 Sandcrawler, making it harder to find than generic City figures.
Head
Black head piece with small, round, bright yellow glowing eyes. This perfectly mimics the shadowed faces of Jawas seen in the films.
Torso
Reddish Brown torso with highly detailed printing of cross-body bandoliers, pouches, and draped fabric textures. Back printing continues the strap and robe details.
Legs
Short Reddish Brown legs, representing the shorter stature of the Jawa species. They are unprinted.
Accessories
Typically paired with a stud-shooter or a trans-orange tipped Ion Blaster (not shown in image). The figure in the image is wearing the unique Reddish Brown tattered hood piece (part 15425).
Color Scheme
Primarily Reddish Brown and Black, with Yellow accents for the eyes and Dark Brown/Dark Blue-Grey details for the bandoliers.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso. The detail on the buckles and the shading of the fabric folds was a major upgrade over the early 2005-era Jawas.
Variants
This figure (sw0560) has the tattered hood. Variant sw0591 features a different torso print, and sw0896 includes more metallic detailing for the 2018 Sandcrawler update.
Condition Notes
Check for fraying on the hood edges (though it is molded plastic, it can be bitten/scratched) and torso side cracks. The black head often shows scuff marks from the hood being removed.
Estimated Value
Used: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. New/Mint: $15.00+ USD. Factors include the condition of the torso print and hood piece.
Price (New)
Originally released in set 75059 retail priced at $299.99. It later appeared in smaller sets like 75198 Tatooine Battle Pack ($14.99).
Compatible Sets
75059 (UCS Sandcrawler), 75136 (Droid Escape Pod), 75198 (Tatooine Battle Pack), 75220 (Sandcrawler).
Character Background
Jawas are meter-tall scavengers from Tatooine known for scouring the desert for droids and scrap to resell. They are most famous for capturing R2-D2 and C-3PO.
Design Notes
This version introduced the new hood mold which captures the 'ragged' look better than the standard pointed hood used on earlier versions or Forestmen.
Similar Minifigures
sw0141 (original 2005 Jawa), sw0896 (Jawa with straps), and sw1085 (The Mandalorian version with slightly different printing).
Collectibility
High demand for army building. Collectors often seek 10-20 of these for Sandcrawler displays, keeping value stable despite multiple set appearances.
History
LEGO Jawas evolved from simple caped figures in 2005 to this highly textured poly-molded hood version in 2014, reflecting LEGO's move toward specialized molds.
Interesting Facts
The yellow eyes on the black head are one of the few instances where LEGO perfectly captures a character's 'void' face without using a translucent piece.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside R2-D2 or a Sandcrawler. Use warm lighting to simulate the Tatooine suns and highlight the texture of the bandolier printing.
Modification Potential
Excellent for Tatooine dioramas. The head is commonly used for 'Shadow' or 'Ghost' customs in other themes.
Overall Assessment
A definitive version of a classic character. The sw0560 remains the gold standard for Jawa minifigure design due to the excellent hood mold and torso detail.