Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old) - Yellow Skin, Light Gray Hair
sw0011 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode IV-VI (Original Trilogy) · 1999 (First release in 7110 Landspeeder)
Figure ID
sw0011
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999 (First release in 7110 Landspeeder)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the original set was relatively affordable, the yellow-skin era Star Wars figures are highly sought after by nostalgic collectors.
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with grey beard and mustache printing. Includes the early light gray hair piece (standard 'male' style). This specific print represents Alec Guinness's portrayal of the character.
Torso
Tan torso with brown Jedi robe printing (cross-over design). The printing is simple pad printing typical of the late 90s. Arms are tan with yellow hands to match the head color.
Legs
Plain tan hip and leg pieces without printing. This is consistent with early Lego Star Wars design philosophy focusing on torso detail.
Accessories
Usually paired with a chrome-silver lightsaber hilt and a light blue trans-clear blade. A brown cloth cape was also standard for this figure in its original set.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are Tan and Yellow, with accents of Light Gray (hair) and Brown (robes). This reflects the 'Yellow Skin' era of licensed Star Wars figures (1999-2004).
Printing Details
Basic single-sided torso printing and single-sided head printing. The line work is thicker than modern figures, typical of the era's pad printing technology.
Variants
Standard yellow-skin version (sw0011). A later version (sw0174) exists with flesh-toned skin released in 2007. There is also a 20th Anniversary version with a printed back released in 2019.
Condition Notes
Look for face print wear (fading) and torso cracks under the arms. Chrome lightsaber hilts from this era are prone to peeling. Yellow hands often suffer from stress marks.
Estimated Value
Used (Complete with cape/saber): $20 - $35; Used (figure only as shown): $10 - $15. Mint condition figures can exceed $50.
Price (New)
Originally released in set 7110 for approximately $6.00 USD in 1999.
Compatible Sets
7110 Landspeeder (1999) and 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina (original 2004 blue-box version).
Character Background
Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi as seen in A New Hope. A Jedi Master living in exile on Tatooine who guides Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force.
Design Notes
One of the original 1999 wave figures. It predates the introduction of movie-accurate flesh tones in 2004. The hair piece was a standard part reused from earlier themes like Town.
Similar Minifigures
1999 Luke Skywalker (sw0021), 1999 Qui-Gon Jinn (sw0027), and the 20th Anniversary Old Obi-Wan (sw1046).
Collectibility
High. This is a pillar of 'Classic Star Wars' collecting. Its value is tied heavily to the nostalgia of the 1999 launch of the Star Wars theme.
History
This was the first-ever LEGO version of Old Obi-Wan Kenobi. It marked the transition of LEGO into licensed IP sets, a move that saved the company from bankruptcy.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an 'Old' character, he uses the same hair piece as many 'Young' town figures of the era. The chrome lightsaber included in the original set is now a discontinued finish.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 1999 'Yellow' figures like the original Luke and Han Solo. UV protection is vital as yellow and tan plastic can discolor over time.
Modification Potential
Commonly used for 'Classic Style' MOCs. The torso is a popular base for creating other early-era custom Jedi.
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of LEGO history. While simple by today's standards, its status as a debut-year Star Wars figure makes it a must-have for completionists.