Princess Leia - Slave Outfit
sw0085a · Star Wars
Episode VI - Return of the Jedi · 2006 (First released in its current flesh-tone form)
Figure ID
sw0085a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2006 (First released in its current flesh-tone form)
Rarity
Rare. This specific flesh-toned variant was only available in set 6210, Jabba's Sail Barge.
Head
Flesh tone (Light Nougat) with brown eyelashes, red lipstick, and a single-sided print. It features the common 2000s-era female face print also used on Princess Leia in other sets from that period.
Torso
Light Nougat torso with brown and gold bikini-style printing mimicking the outfit from Return of the Jedi. Includes cleavage lines and subtle red/orange shading on the sides. Back is also printed.
Legs
Light Nougat legs with Dark Red hips. The printing features a dark red loincloth/skirt design with ornate gold metal belt details.
Accessories
Commonly came with a gray neck bracket (choke collar) and a thin black string (chain), though these are missing in the provided image. The hair piece is a standard brown braided hairstyle (part 4530).
Color Scheme
Dominant Light Nougat (Flesh) with Dark Red, Dark Tan, and Metallic Gold accents.
Printing Details
Moderate detail levels consistent with mid-2000s prints. Features pad printing on the front of the torso, back of the torso, and front of the hips/legs. There is no arm or side-leg printing.
Variants
sw0085 (Yellow skin version from 2003); sw0337 (2011 version with larger hairpiece); sw0485 (2013 version with highly detailed prints and dual-molded hair).
Condition Notes
Subject to 'torso cracking' under the arms; light nougat plastic from this era shows stress marks easily. Hairpiece can lose clutch power. The gold metallic ink on the torso and hips can rub off with excessive handling.
Estimated Value
$45 - $65 USD (Used/Complete); $80+ USD (New/Mint condition). As shown (incomplete, potentially scratched case), value is closer to $35-$45.
Price (New)
Original set 6210 Jabba's Sail Barge retailed for $74.99 USD in 2006 (approx. $9.37 per minifigure).
Compatible Sets
6210 - Jabba's Sail Barge (2006).
Character Background
Princess Leia Organa in the iconic 'Slave' outfit forced upon her by Jabba the Hutt after her capture during the rescue of Han Solo in Return of the Jedi.
Design Notes
This 2006 version was a transitional design between the classic yellow-skin era and the highly detailed modern era. It was noted for using the 'Light Nougat' flesh tone to increase movie accuracy.
Similar Minifigures
sw0085 (Yellow Skin), sw0485 (2013 Jabba's Sail Barge Leia), sw1069 (20th Anniversary Leia).
Collectibility
High. This is a nostalgic figure for many collectors. While later versions are more detailed, the 2006 version is sought after for its specific aesthetic and connection to a classic Star Wars set.
History
Follows the 2003 original yellow version. LEGO has largely moved away from this character design in recent years, making the older versions more historically significant within the Star Wars line.
Interesting Facts
LEGO has semi-retired the terminology of this outfit in recent years (referring to it as 'Huttslayer' or 'Barge Leia') due to modern branding sensitivities. This figure was one of the first female Star Wars figures to use the new flesh tones.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for display in a Jabba’s Palace or Sail Barge MOC. Best displayed with the included neck bracket and chain piece. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent flesh-toned plastic from yellowing.
Modification Potential
Commonly modified with the hairpiece from newer Leia figures (sw0485) to improve accuracy, or swapped onto more modern torso prints.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, mid-tier collectible for Star Wars fans. Rated 7/10 for design and 8/10 for historical significance. It is a 'buy' for completionists of the original Trilogy sets.