Qui-Gon Jinn
sw0027 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace · 1999. Released during the inaugural year of the LEGO Star Wars license, coinciding with the theatrical release of Episode I.
Figure ID
sw0027
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999. Released during the inaugural year of the LEGO Star Wars license, coinciding with the theatrical release of Episode I.
Rarity
Uncommon. While mass-produced for several years (1999-2002), the yellow-skin version remains a collector's staple as it was replaced by flesh-toned versions in 2005.
Head
Standard yellow LEGO head with 1990s-style 'simple' face: black dot eyes and a standard smile. Note: The hairpiece (Long Hair - Dark Brown) is missing from this photo.
Torso
Tan Jedi Tunic with brown belt and silver buckle printing. Dark Brown belt line. Back of torso is unprinted (common for this era). White arms with white hands.
Legs
Tan unprinted legs with tan hip piece. The legs in the image appear slightly more yellow/gold than the torso, which may be due to lighting or UV aging.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally included a dark brown long hairpiece (part 3626b) and a green lightsaber with a chrome silver hilt.
Color Scheme
Tan (Sand Yellow), Yellow, and Dark Brown accents. This reflects the early LEGO 'classic' aesthetic before realistic skin tones were introduced in 2004.
Printing Details
Pad printing on the front of the torso only. Print shows the characteristic 'V' neck of a Jedi robe and a simple utility belt. No leg or arm printing, typical of 1999 production.
Variants
Standard yellow skin (sw0027); Flesh-toned 2005 version (sw0134); 20th Anniversary Edition (sw1033); and a modern updated version (sw0810).
Condition Notes
The torso shows some minor 'scuffing' and fading on the belt print. Common issues include 'torso cracks' under the arms and fading of the chrome on the lightsaber hilt if present.
Estimated Value
Used (Missing hair/saber): $4–$7 USD. Used Complete: $12–$20 USD. New/Mint: $45+ USD depending on set origin.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $6.00 (Small Naboo Swamp) to $50.00 (Gungan Sub) in 1999.
Compatible Sets
7101 Lightsaber Duel, 7121 Naboo Swamp, 7161 Gungan Sub, and 7171 Mos Espa Podrace.
Character Background
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, mentor to Obi-Wan Kenobi, who discovered Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine. Portrayed by Liam Neeson.
Design Notes
Uses the 'standard' face common to all early licensed figures before LEGO began creating character-specific facial expressions for the Star Wars line.
Similar Minifigures
sw0024 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Yellow Skin), sw0011 Anakin Skywalker (Small), sw0015 Darth Maul (1999 version).
Collectibility
High. As one of the original 1999 figures, it holds significant nostalgic value for 'Classic Star Wars' collectors.
History
Represents the first-ever LEGO rendition of Qui-Gon Jinn. It helped pioneer the success of the LEGO Star Wars line.
Interesting Facts
The 1999 version used white arms instead of tan arms to simulate the inner sleeve of the Jedi tunic, a design choice changed in later iterations.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with its original brown hairpiece alongside the 1999 Darth Maul on a desert/Theed-style diorama.
Modification Potential
Parts are frequently used to create 'Purist' classic versions of other Jedi or for custom 1990s-style MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A foundational piece of LEGO Star Wars history. While this specific unit is missing its hair, the torso and head appear to be in good 'played-with' condition.