Emperor Palpatine - Holiday Sweater (Death Star Motif)
sw1168 · Star Wars
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special · 2021
Figure ID
sw1168
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Pale yellow skin tone, dual-sided facial expression featuring angry/gritting teeth on one side and a wicked smile on the other, topped with a black hood piece
Torso
Bright red festive holiday sweater with a stitched pattern design featuring a Death Star central motif and lightning bolts on the sides, white hands
Legs
Plain black legs with simple dual-molded or printed grey robes/lines at the top
Accessories
Trans-light blue electricity/Force lightning piece and a red coffee mug
Color Scheme
Bright red, black, pale yellow, trans-light blue, white
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso with a knitted sweater texture effect; sharp facial expressions and eye details on the head piece
Variants
Unique to the 2021 Advent Calendar; part of a series of holiday-themed Star Wars figures wearing festive sweaters
Condition Notes
Prone to minor scratching on the torso printing if handled roughly; check for clutch power on the hood and cape or cloth pieces if added
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00 USD depending on completeness and whether accessories like the lightning and mug are included
Price (New)
Came inside a set retailing for approximately $39.99 to $44.99 USD
Compatible Sets
75307 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (2021)
Character Background
Emperor Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, is the ultimate dark lord of the Sith and primary antagonist of the Skywalker Saga, humorously depicted here in a festive holiday sweater
Design Notes
Part of the popular annual LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar tradition of featuring iconic characters in absurdly festive holiday sweaters
Similar Minifigures
Darth Vader in Holiday Sweater (sw1169), Chewbacca in Holiday Sweater, Poe Dameron in Holiday Sweater
Collectibility
Moderate to high demand among seasonal and completionist Star Wars LEGO collectors
History
Introduced in the 2021 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, following up on the success of the 2020 Holiday Special
Interesting Facts
Features a subtle nod to Palpatine's favorite weapon (Force lightning) and his ultimate creation (the Death Star) woven into an ugly Christmas sweater pattern
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other holiday-themed Star Wars minifigures from the annual advent calendars on a winter-themed MOC base
Modification Potential
Great for holiday dioramas or custom seasonal MOC builds, easily mixed with other festive parts
Overall Assessment
A fun, novelty variant that brings humor to a traditionally dark character, making it a delightful and affordable addition to any Star Wars collection