Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old) - Light Flesh, White Hair and Beard
sw0552 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 4/5/6 · 2014 - First released in the 'Mos Eisley Cantina' set (75052)
Figure ID
sw0552
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2014 - First released in the 'Mos Eisley Cantina' set (75052)
Rarity
Uncommon - This specific version was released in three sets between 2014 and 2019, making it widely available during its production run but now discontinued.
Head
Light Flesh with dual-sided printing: one side features a calm expression with white beard/eyebrows, the other features a worried or concentrated expression; hair piece (typically piece 15443) is missing in image.
Torso
Tan Jedi robes with dark brown undershirt and belt printing; back features continue robe and belt lines; tan arms with light flesh hands.
Legs
Tan legs (missing from the image); the matching legs for this figure are plain tan without printing.
Accessories
Includes a reddish-brown cloth cape (shown). The full figure usually comes with a trans-light blue lightsaber (with metallic silver hilt) and a tan hair piece.
Color Scheme
Tan and Light Flesh primary colors with a Reddish Brown cape and Dark Brown accents on the belt and undershirt.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head and torso. Includes fine lines for the beard and fabric creases in the robes. Note the 'V' neck opening with dark brown layer visible.
Variants
Standard 'Old Ben' variant with tan robes. Differs from sw0274 (which has different head printing) and sw1046 (which adds leg printing).
Condition Notes
The torso shows no visible cracking at the sides, which is a common failure point. The cape appears to be high-quality soft fabric but is slightly frayed at the edges. The figure is currently incomplete (missing hair/legs).
Estimated Value
Complete (with hair/legs): $10-$15 USD. As shown (Incomplete head/torso/cape): $4-$6 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in Set 75052 ($69.99), 75159 ($499.99), and 75246 ($29.99).
Compatible Sets
75052 Mos Eisley Cantina (2014), 75159 Death Star (2016), 75246 Death Star Cannon (2019).
Character Background
Obi-Wan Kenobi as seen in 'A New Hope,' living as a hermit on Tatooine (Ben Kenobi) before training Luke Skywalker and confronting Darth Vader.
Design Notes
This version introduced the more detailed Light Flesh head print with white facial hair, replacing the older, more cartoonish Clone Wars/classic styles.
Similar Minifigures
sw0274 (2010 version), sw1046 (2019 20th Anniversary version with back printing), sw0055 (2003 Classic Yellow version).
Collectibility
High demand as a core Star Wars character, though this specific ID is one of the more common modern versions. Stable value for collectors.
History
Follows the evolution from the 1999 yellow-skinned version to the transition to light-flesh tones in 2004, and finally to this modernized 2014 face print.
Interesting Facts
The torso print for this figure is often reused for other generic Jedi but is most iconically associated with Ben Kenobi's 'Tatooine gear.'
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with a Tan Hair piece (15443) and a Light Blue lightsaber. Pairs perfectly with early-era Luke Skywalker and Han Solo figures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for Jedi MOCs; the torso is a versatile base for any desert-dwelling Force user. Cape can be used for various Star Wars or Castle figures.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential Star Wars minifigure. While the current sample is incomplete, the torso and head are in good condition, making it a great candidate for restoration by adding tan legs and the correct hair piece.