Galen Erso - Imperial Disguise
sw0816 · Star Wars
Rogue One · 2017 - Released as part of the Rogue One wave following the movie's premiere.
Figure ID
sw0816
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017 - Released as part of the Rogue One wave following the movie's premiere.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. Only appeared in a single, high-price-point set.
Head
Light flesh tone, dual-sided with determined and concerned expressions. Features a brown beard stubble print. The hairpiece (Short Swept Back with Sideburns) is missing from this photo.
Torso
Black Imperial ground crew/technician uniform. Features high-detail grey and white printing of Rank cylinders and a utility vest. Arms are black with silver/grey line printing to represent sleeve seams.
Legs
Plain black legs and hips. No printing was included on the legs for this specific character variant.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally came with a black blasters and a specialized Imperial ground crew helmet with translucent orange visor.
Color Scheme
Dominant black with light flesh accents for skin and metallic grey/silver for uniform details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Note the crispness of the grey lines on the black torso, which was a standard of the 2017 Star Wars line.
Variants
This is the only LEGO variant of Galen Erso produced by LEGO to date. There are no other official versions of the character.
Condition Notes
The torso shows minor dust and potential surface scratches. Common wear for this figure includes 'neck cracks' from the torso being joined too tightly to the legs or head, and fading of the silver sleeve prints.
Estimated Value
Used (Complete): $25-$35 USD. Used (Incomplete as pictured): $15-$20 USD. New/Mint: $40+ USD.
Price (New)
Included in set 75171 (Battle on Scarif) which retailed for $49.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75171: Battle on Scarif (2017).
Character Background
Galen Erso is a polymath scientist and the father of Jyn Erso. He was forced to work on the Death Star but purposefully designed a critical weakness into its thermal exhaust port.
Design Notes
The torso is actually shared with the Imperial Ground Crew (sw0785), but the head is unique to Galen, making it the most valuable part of the figure.
Similar Minifigures
Imperial Ground Crew (sw0785), Director Krennic (sw0781), Cassian Andor (sw0813).
Collectibility
High. Since Galen has only appeared once and is a pivotal character in the Star Wars anthology, he is a 'must-have' for completionist collectors.
History
Launched in the second wave of Rogue One sets. It represented LEGO's shift toward including more specific character variants in mid-range sets.
Interesting Facts
Despite being the genius behind the Death Star, Galen is depicted here in the lowest-ranking Ground Crew disguise to facilitate his daughter's escape with the plans.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor in a Scarif base diorama or an Imperial corridor vignette.
Modification Potential
Excellent for Imperial MOCs. The head is very versatile for creating other bearded male characters in any modern theme.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate figure. While the body is reused from generic rank-and-file troops, the exclusive head print makes it a valuable addition to ANY Star Wars collection.