General Rieekan
sw0461 · Star Wars
Ultimate Collector Series / Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back · 2013 - Released in the Lego Star Wars Hoth Echo Base (75014)
Figure ID
sw0461
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013 - Released in the Lego Star Wars Hoth Echo Base (75014)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. Only appeared in one LEGO set (75014), which makes him highly desirable for Star Wars completionists.
Head
Light flesh tone with a unique facial print featuring a grey goatee, determined brow, and a black headset/microcom piece on the right cheek.
Torso
Sand Blue Base with dark bluish grey arms and black hands. Torso printing includes an Imperial-style rank badge (2 red, 2 blue), armor plating detail, and a utility belt.
Legs
Dark bluish grey plain legs with no printing, standard hip piece.
Accessories
Includes black binoculars and a Sand Blue 'Hoth' style helmet with molded goggle detail and ear flaps.
Color Scheme
A palette consisting of Sand Blue, Dark Bluish Grey, and Light Flesh, accurately representing the Hoth Rebel command uniform.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. No printing on the arms or legs, which was standard for the 2013 era.
Variants
None. This is the only version of General Rieekan produced by LEGO in this specific uniform.
Condition Notes
Watch for loose torso/hip joints. Sand blue plastic can occasionally show micro-cracks on the side of the torso over time.
Estimated Value
$25 - $40 USD used; $50+ USD in mint/new condition.
Price (New)
The original set (75014) retailed for $24.99 USD in 2013, meaning the figure now exceeds the value of its original set.
Compatible Sets
LEGO Star Wars 75014 Battle of Hoth (2013).
Character Background
General Carlist Rieekan was the commander of Alliance forces at Echo Base during the Battle of Hoth in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
Design Notes
The use of the Sand Blue torso was a design choice to distinguish command officers from standard Hoth troopers.
Similar Minifigures
General Madine (sw0245), Admiral Ackbar (sw0247), Hoth Rebel Troopers.
Collectibility
High. As a named character from the original trilogy with only one release, he is a primary target for Star Wars collectors.
History
Part of the 2013 'blue box' wave of LEGO Star Wars, representing a shift toward more accurate facial hair and accessory details for named characters.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an essential character in the Hoth sequence, it took LEGO 14 years after the launch of the Star Wars line to release him.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Echo Base Rebel Troopers or inside a LEGO Hoth MOC. Pairs perfectly with the UCS AT-AT (75313).
Modification Potential
The headpiece is often used for custom military or space-themed MOCs due to the detailed headset printing.
Overall Assessment
An excellent, highly accurate figure that remains the definitive LEGO version of this iconic Rebel leader.